Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast

EP #380: Encore: Your Choice to Avoid Regrets in Midlife Oct 31, 2024

Today’s encore episode is all about your choice to avoid regrets in midlife. Notice the word “choice.”

It’s common in midlife to start to worry about having regrets. When you get close to turning 50 or you’re in your 50s or older, many women in the middle start to be more concerned that they may regret what they haven’t done, having tried, haven’t said or haven’t prioritized.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-380-encore-your-choice-to-avoid-regrets-in-midlife/

EP# 379: Becoming YOUR OWN Professional Planner for Midlife & Beyond! Oct 24, 2024

Today’s episode is all about becoming a professional planner for your midlife and beyond.

As an older and wiser midlife woman, your knowledge and experience will support YOUR intentional decision making on the path to a meaningful, fulfilling, and exciting next chapter. The result will be your ability to truly inspire yourself as you intentionally create your personal roadmap to happiness.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-379-becoming-your-own-professional-planner-for-midlife-beyond/

EP# 378: Infidelity in Midlife Relationships with Dr. Lauren Napolitano Oct 17, 2024

Today’s episode is all about infidelity in midlife relationships with Dr. Lauren Napolitano.

Surprisingly, one of the hardest parts of working through infidelity can be that you feel alone and without support; that’s because shame and stigma may keep you from telling your loved ones about the infidelity.

My guest today is Dr. Lauren Napolitano, a clinical psychologist in Philadelphia. She has 25 years of experience treating individuals and couples. She specializes in helping couples who are dealing with infidelity, sexual difficulties, and communication issues.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-378-infidelity-in-midlife-relationships-with-dr-lauren-napolitano/

EP# 377: 5 Steps to Create a Comeback for Your Midlife Health with Holly Bertone Oct 10, 2024

Today’s episode is all about 5 Steps to Create a Comeback for Your Midlife Health with Holly Bertone.

Holly Bertone is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Motivational Speaker, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and Host of Your Comeback Story Podcast.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-377-5-steps-to-create-a-comeback-for-your-midlife-health-with-holly-bertone/

EP# 376: Gratitude for Life With Your Dog in Midlife Oct 03, 2024

Today’s episode is all about gratitude for your dog in midlife. There is a lot of evidence-based research to support the importance of regular gratitude practices in your life. There’s also a lot of research to support the wide variety of health and wellbeing benefits from relationships with dogs and companionship with animals overall.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-376-gratitude-for-life-with-your-dog-in-midlife/

EP# 375: Why Labeling Yourself Keeps You Stuck in Midlife Sep 26, 2024

Today’s episode is all about why labeling yourself in a negative way can keep you stuck.

Using labels to describe yourself and your weaknesses can really hold you back and keep you stuck. Labels can feel real, like truths, but they aren’t. A personal label is just an expectation of yourself, which is an optional thought.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-375-why-labeling-yourself-keeps-you-stuck-in-midlife/

Ep #374: When You Feel Old In Midlife Sep 19, 2024

Today’s episode is all about when you start to feel old or older in midlife.

It’s interesting to think about the first time thoughts about aging made you feel old. It’s different for everyone, but important to understand and be aware of. You’ll hear a variety of personal examples about feeling old and the thoughts and feelings associated with the situations.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-374-when-you-feel-old-in-midlife/

Episode #373: Don't Let Hormones Ruin Midlife with Kathy Fritz Sep 12, 2024

Today’s episode is all about not letting hormones ruin your midlife with Kathy Fritz.

Like so many of us, Kathy discovered her true passion as a result of her own personal experience, and in this case, that was with her hormones!

My guest today is Kathy Fritz.

Kathy is a board-certified master hormone coach who coaches women in perimenopause and menopause to get rid of weight gain, hot flashes, and sleep & hormonal issues so they can feel like themselves again, regain their energy, and lead a longer, healthier life.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/episode-373-dont-let-hormones-ruin-midlife-with-kathy-fritz/

EP #372: Reimagining Life and Career as a Cattle Rancher after Empty Nest in Montana with Meredith McKinney Sep 05, 2024

Today’s episode is about reimagining your life and career as a cattle rancher after empty nest in Montana.

My guest today is Meredith McKinney. I interviewed Meredith originally on my sister podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today, I’m sharing this interview here on the Women in the Middle® Show.

Meredith worked with her husband for about 3 decades as a cattle rancher. She decided to change things up after her kids graduated and she and her husband were faced with an empty nest.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-372-reimagining-life-and-career-as-a-cattle-rancher-after-empty-nest-in-montana-with-meredith-mckinney/

EP #371: How to Get the Sleep You Need for Your Best Life in Midlife and Beyond with Terry Cralle Aug 29, 2024

Today’s episode is all about how to get the sleep you need for your best life in midlife and beyond with Terry Cralle.

Terry Cralle is a spokesperson and representative of the Better Sleep Council, a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Clinical Sleep Educator who specializes in sleep health and wellness. A national speaker, educator, and author on sleep, Terry is the co-founder of a four-bed sleep disorders clinic and has served as a consultant to a variety of industries and organizations on the topic of sleep health.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-371-how-to-get-the-sleep-you-need-for-your-best-life-in-midlife-and-beyond-with-terry-cralle/

Episode #370: Waiting VS Creating Midlife Aug 22, 2024

Today’s episode is all about waiting vs. creating in midlife and what effect it has on you and your happiness.

As a midlife woman, you may be surprised that even if you know what you want and what your priorities are, you still may not be moving in that direction. In fact, you may find yourself waiting rather than creating your life.

Leran more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/episode-370-waiting-vs-creating-midlife/

Encore: Episode #369: Midlife Vacation Mindset Power Aug 15, 2024

Today’s encore episode is all about your mindset power when you’re on your midlife vacation. It’s easy to feel excited and confident when your vacation starts that everything’s going to go great! Unfortunately, this isn’t always true. I experienced this firsthand on a recent sailing trip in Antigua.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/encore-episode-369-midlife-vacation-mindset-power/

Encore: Episode #368: Busting Through Fear About What You Really Want in Midlife Aug 08, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about busting through fear about what you really want in midlife. Even though it may seem counterintuitive that feeling fear might lead to you getting in your own way of happiness, it turns out that you just might be playing a huge role.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/encore-episode-368-busting-through-fear-about-what-you-really-want-in-midlife/

EP #367: From Accountant to Author of Midlife Stories for Women with Kimberly Diede Aug 01, 2024

This week’s episode is about how to create a midlife career change and go from being an accountant to an author of midlife stories for women.

My guest today is Kimberly Diede. I interviewed Kimberly originally on my sister podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today, I’m sharing this interview here on the Women in the Middle® Show.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-367-from-accountant-to-author-of-midlife-stories-for-women-with-kimberly-diede/

EP #366: 3 Ways To Be Delighted in Midlife Jul 25, 2024

This week’s episode is about 3 ways to be delighted in midlife. Being delighted more often is a worthy pursuit! Especially when you’re a woman over 50.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-366-3-ways-to-be-delighted-in-midlife/

EP #365: Life as a Baby Boomer Can Be Full of Opportunity with Wendy Green Jul 18, 2024

This week’s episode is about how life as a baby boomer can still be full of opportunity.

My guest today is Wendy Green. Wendy is now the host of the inspiring live show & podcast.

“Hey, Boomer!” which is FULL OF REAL TALK ABOUT AGING WELL. Wendy’s serves an important inspirational role for people 55 to 75, who are looking for ways to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Her goal is to help people see that they are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-365-life-as-a-baby-boomer-can-be-full-of-opportunity-with-wendy-green/

EP #364: ENCORE: Getting Unstuck in Midlife: Insights from Women in the Middle Jul 11, 2024

This week’s encore episode is about getting unstuck in midlife and features insights from the Women in the Middle Academy. The original episode was published in December 2021.

Getting unstuck in midlife is a goal for many amazing women over 50. When you’re feeling stuck, it’s hard to imagine how to get super clear about what you want and make the changes necessary to move toward it.

That’s why today’s interview panel will be so impactful. Today’s guests have all been stuck and confused about what they wanted in their next chapter and now they’re on the other side of it, happy and more fulfilled. They didn’t figure it all out on their own; they got coaching. They joined the coaching group, the Women in the Middle Academy. They did the hard work of digging deep, self-reflection, and self-exploration. They reimagined what was possible for their lives.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-364-encore-getting-unstuck-in-midlife-insights-from-women-in-the-middle/

EP #363: The Art of Chilling Out for Women in Midlife with Angela D. Coleman. Jul 04, 2024

This week’s episode is about learning the Art of Chilling Out in midlife with special guest, Angela D. Coleman.

Do you feel anxious? Maybe you’re overworked or burned out? If this sounds like you, you are not alone. In a world where women are more worn out than ever before, this stress can lead to serious mental and physical consequences.

My guest, Angela D. Coleman, is the author of the book, The Art of Chilling Out For Women, is a holistic health expert who founded the global nonprofit Sisterhood Agenda in 1994 and later the for-profit business, Sisterhood Agenda Enterprises, LLC.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-363-the-art-of-chilling-out-for-women-in-midlife-with-angela-d-coleman/

EP #362: 3 Ways that Time is On Your Side in Midlife Jun 27, 2024

This week’s episode is about 3 ways that your mindset around the passage of time can support you by being on your side in midlife.

It’s common to think quite negatively about the passage of time and aging in midlife. It’s easy to focus on time running out and flying by. This episode helps you appreciate three ways that your concept of time can help you and be more “on your side” by being useful on your path to happiness.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-362-3-ways-that-time-is-on-your-side-in-midlife/

EP #361: How to Sleep Better in Midlife with Morgan Adams Jun 20, 2024

This week’s episode is about how to sleep better in midlife with special guest, Morgan Adams.

Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting a good night's sleep consistently.

Her goal is to help women feel better and live better, and the key to both begins with a good night's sleep. Sleep can be a huge problem for midlife women and can have surprising negative health effects.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-361-how-to-sleep-better-in-midlife-with-morgan-adams/

EP #360: Understanding Wants & Needs in Midlife So You Don’t Have Regrets Jun 13, 2024

This week’s episode of the Women in the Middle® Podcast is all about Understanding Wants & Needs in Midlife So You Don’t Have Regrets.

In midlife, it’s common to feel disconnected from your desires because you’ve likely been putting others first for decades. Increasing your awareness of what you actually want can feel challenging and indulgent.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-360-understanding-wants-needs-in-midlife-so-you-dont-have-regrets/

EP #359: Encore: A Candid & Humorous Look at Aging with Joan Lunden Jun 06, 2024

This week’s encore episode of the Women in the Middle® Podcast features special guest, Joan Lunden. Joan stops by the podcast today to talk about her new book, Why Did I Come Into This Room? What followed was an incredibly candid and hilarious conversation about aging.

Note: The original podcast episode was published as Episode 178 in late 2020/early 2021.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-359-encore-a-candid-humorous-look-at-aging-with-joan-lunden/

EP #358: 5 Ways to Bring Summer Camp Vibes Back in Midlife May 30, 2024

Today’s episode is all about five ways to bring summer camp vibes back in midlife. As a kid, thinking about summer camp can feel like magical anticipation. It can be one of the most memorable, wonderfully rich times of your life.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-358-5-ways-to-bring-summer-camp-vibes-back-in-midlife/

EP #357: Encore: 8 Steps to Improve How Accountable You Are in Midlife May 23, 2024

Today’s encore episode is all about 8 simple steps to improve your accountability to yourself in midlife.

Learning how to be more accountable to yourself in midlife and why you might want to think about it isn’t always obvious. Accountability is so important to focus on how you want to show up in life, how to get what you want, and how to know how to rely on yourself…but there’s more.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-357-encore-8-steps-to-improve-how-accountable-you-are-in-midlife

EP #356: Your Changing Empty Nest in Midlife May 16, 2024

Today’s episode is all about managing the experience of your changing empty nest.

Wherever you are in your changing empty nest experience, it can be full of both challenges and excitement! There’s a lot to this transition.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-356-your-changing-empty-nest-in-midlife/

EP #355: When Passion for Brain Health Helps You Overcome Fear in Midlife with Berniece Hunt May 09, 2024

Today’s episode is all about When Passion for Brain Health Helps You Overcome Fear in Midlife.

My guest on today’s show is Berniece Hunt.

When Berniece’s husband Oliver contracted sepsis, which went into his brain, she experienced a short glimpse of life with someone whose brain was "broken".

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-355-when-passion-for-brain-health-helps-you-overcome-fear-in-midlife-with-berniece-hunt/

EP #354: Worrying About Random Aches and Pains in Midlife May 02, 2024

Today’s show is about worrying about aches and pains in midlife. What we’re really talking about is when you freak yourself out and worry about your health, regardless of whether or not you have a diagnosis.

Worry can really take hold when you’re over 50. Sometimes aches and pains seem to come out of nowhere. It can get to the point where your emotions can feel out of control.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-354-worrying-about-random-aches-and-pains-in-midlife/

EP #353: Encore: Busting Your Own Negative Thoughts About Aging Apr 25, 2024

Today’s encore episode is all about busting and becoming aware of negative thoughts about aging, especially when you don’t think you have any! This discovery can be incredibly surprising for you because your thoughts may not be in alignment with what Join the conversation today and become more aware of what you might think about aging.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-353-encore-busting-your-own-negative-thoughts-about-aging/

EP #352: 4 Steps to Solve Your Midlife Happiness Mystery Apr 18, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about 4 steps to solve your midlife happiness mystery. The road to happiness can be confusing in midlife!

Feeling stuck in midlife is common. But the way so many of us think about our ability to get unstuck is fascinating; it’s not something that many of us are confident about.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-352-4-steps-to-solve-your-midlife-happiness-mystery/

EP #351: Cultivating Relationships in Life and Business to Enrich Midlife with Caterina Rando Apr 11, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about cultivating relationships in life and business to enrich midlife.

My guest this week is Caterina Rando.

Caterina empowers women to embrace their true selves, follow their dreams, and build thriving businesses. She believes in the power of women entrepreneurs, teaching them to confidently express their unique value and achieve unprecedented success.

Leran more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-351-cultivating-relationships-in-life-and-business-to-enrich-midlife-with-caterina-rando/

EP #350: A Passionate Career Pivot to Help Midlife Women Lose Weight in Midlife with Heather Awad, MD Apr 04, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about how a passionate career pivot led to helping midlife women lose weight.

My guest today is Heather Awad, MD. Heather is a family doctor in Minnesota who helps professional women over age 50 lose weight for the last time.

She’s also the host of the Vibrant-MD podcast where she discusses weight loss and women’s health.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-350-a-passionate-career-pivot-to-help-midlife-women-lose-weight-in-midlife-with-heather-awad-md/

EP #349: Take a Midlife Career Break and Build a Richer Life with Katrina McGee Mar 28, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about how you can take a midlife career break and build a richer life…now…as part of your happiness plan.

My guest today is Katrina McGhee. Katrina is a Career Break and Sabbatical Expert and the author of the best-seller, Taking a Career Break for Dummies (2024.)

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-349-take-a-midlife-career-break-and-build-a-richer-life-with-katrina-mcgee/

EP #348: 4 Things I Wish I knew When I Turned 50 Mar 21, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about what I wish I knew about turning 50.

Now that I’m 60 and 10 years have flown by since I turned 50, I can appreciate what life lessons are really important to understand if you want to be more intentional in your next chapter.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-348-4-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-turned-50/

EP #347: Infertility & Becoming Free to Conceive in Midlife with Dawn Williams Mar 14, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about infertility & becoming free to conceive in midlife with Dawn Williams.

Dawn is a mom, author, and fertility guide who is passionate about helping women who are longing to conceive.

Also known as Your Fertility Angel, Dawn will help you find inner peace on your path to motherhood. She knows the pains, sorrows, and challenges of the conception journey first-hand.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-347-infertility-becoming-free-to-conceive-in-midlife-with-dawn-williams/

EP #346: New Podcast for Midlife Women: Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs Mar 07, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about the launch of a new midlife podcast, the Women in the Middle Entrepreneurs, which focuses on the reality of running a business after 50.

The Women in the Middle Entrepreneurs show launches on March 7th, 2024.

Learn more: https://www.suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-346-new-podcast-for-midlife-women-women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs/

EP #345: The Power of Strategic Authenticity in your Midlife Career with Erin Hatzikostas Feb 29, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about The Power of Strategic Authenticity in your Midlife Career with Erin Hatzikostas.

Erin Hatzikostas is a former Corporate CEO turned Professional Pot-Stirrer. Recently called “An up-and-coming Mel Robbins” by the Founder of The Keynote Shop, Erin Hatzikostas is an internationally recognized leader in the impact of authenticity in the workplace.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-345-the-power-of-strategic-authenticity-in-your-midlife-career-with-erin-hatzikostas/

EP#344: Making Waves after 50 with Former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo Feb 22, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about making waves after 50 by taking chances and risks and learning to embrace and enjoy the ride with Lisa Lutofff-Perlo.

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is the Former CEO of Celebrity Cruises and Vice Chairman of External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep344-making-waves-after-50-with-former-ceo-of-celebrity-cruises-lisa-lutoff-perlo/

EP #343: Encore: Finding Midlife Purpose & Passion From Your Childhood Claim to Fame Feb 15, 2024

Today’s encore episode is all about finding clues to midlife passion and purpose from your childhood claim to fame, that is, what you were really good at or known for when you were young.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-343-encore-finding-midlife-purpose-passion-from-your-childhood-claim-to-fame/

EP #342: 3 Simple Steps to Help You Navigate Your Pre-Retirement Phase Feb 08, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about 3 simple steps to help you navigate your pre-retirement phase. This phase can go on for years as you’re starting to think about your pending transition into retirement.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-342-3-simple-steps-to-help-you-navigate-your-pre-retirement-phase/

EP #341: Who Are You Going to Be in your Next Chapter in Midlife? Feb 01, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about thinking about who are going to be in your next chapter in midlife.

When you’re over 50, it’s easy to have been living your life guided by your belief in “limiting beliefs” and personal labels for yourself for decades.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-341-who-are-you-going-to-be-in-your-next-chapter-in-midlife/

EP #340: Organize Your Home, Life, and Mind in Midlife with Shira Gill Jan 25, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about how to organize your home, life, and mind with special guest and author, Shira Gill.

Shira Gill is a globally recognized home-organizing expert, bestselling author, and speaker. She has inspired thousands of people to clear clutter from their homes and lives, and developed a process and toolkit that applies to anyone, regardless of budget, space, or lifestyle.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-340-organize-your-home-life-and-mind-in-midlife-with-shira-gill/

EP #339: Emotions & Flowdreaming as a Method for Manifesting in Midlife with Summer McStravick Jan 18, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about using your emotions & Flowdreaming as a method for manifesting what you want in midlife.

Today's interview is with Summer McStravick. Summer is with someone who's rebuilt her life not just once, but many times over… so much so that she wrote a book about this process of successfully navigating the act of inner reinvention.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-339-emotions-flowdreaming-as-a-method-for-manifesting-in-midlife-with-summer-mcstravick/

EP #338: 4 Easy Steps to Make a Fun Commitment in Midlife Jan 11, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about 4 easy steps to make a fun commitment in midlife. Interestingly, it’s common to want more fun in your life but not have it.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-338-4-easy-steps-to-make-a-fun-commitment-in-midlife/

Ep #337: Reflections: 10 Years in Life Coaching & Business with TaVona Boggs Jan 04, 2024

Today’s podcast episode is about celebrating the 10th anniversary of becoming a certified life coach, and I’m doing so with a fun and honest conversation with fellow classmate, TaVona Boggs

Way back in 2024, TaVona and I trained to become a life coach. It was the first step in a second career for both of us.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-337-reflections-10-years-in-life-coaching-business-with-tavona-boggs/

EP #336: The Top 10 Days of the Year - A Fun Midlife New Year’s Celebration Dec 28, 2023

Today’s encore episode is all about how to make a “Top 10 Days of the Year” list for your New Year celebration in midlife…or at any age.

Hear all about an idea from podcast guest, Bob Schneeweiss (originally from Episode 78, Why You Should Celebrate Family Traditions in Midlife) that’s a fun idea for a new tradition for New Year’s.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-336-the-top-10-days-of-the-year-a-fun-midlife-new-years-celebration/

EP #335: Curiosity and Insight from Forks in the Road in Midlife Dec 21, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about how and why curiosity related to your decision making around past “forks in the road” in your life can be particularly insightful for you to be more intentional about your life going forward.

Being more curious about why you do what you do is always a good thing. When it comes to making important choices in your life, you can learn a lot from how you processed your options and finally made big decisions.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podacst/ep-335-curiosity-and-insight-from-forks-in-the-road-in-midlife/

EP #334: Cool Down with Breathable Sleepwear for Night Sweats in Menopause with Cathy Rust Dec 14, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about how to cool down with breathable sleepwear for night sweats in menopause and the entrepreneurial journey to figure it all out.

My guest today is Cathy Rust.

In 2020, Cathy launched her business, CoolYourSweats, a sleepwear line dedicated to helping women who suffer from chronic night sweats get their sleep back.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/uncategorized/ep-334-cool-down-with-breathable-sleepwear-for-night-sweats-in-menopause-with-cathy-rust/

EP #333: Goodbye to Chronic Dieting & Hello to Listening to your Body with Lisa Salisbury Dec 07, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about saying goodbye to chronic dieting & hello to listening to your body with Lisa Salisbury. This is a topic that so many women in the middle can relate to.

My guest today is Lisa Salisbury.

Lisa’s a life coach for health and weight loss. She's also a former chronic dieter who went from counting and calculating all the food to listening to her body and maintaining a natural healthy weight.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-333-goodbye-to-chronic-dieting-hello-to-listening-to-your-body-with-lisa-salisbury/

EP #332: DNA Discoveries & Surprises in Midlife with Judy Ben-Asher and Connie Nov 30, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about the effect of a DNA surprise and discovery in midlife.

Each of my two guests found out in midlife that the father who raised them was not their biological father. As you can imagine, this is the type of discovery that is life-changing.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-332-dna-discoveries-surprises-in-midlife-with-judy-ben-asher-and-connie/

EP #331: Why a Happiness & Gratitude Jar in Midlife is a Great Idea Nov 23, 2023

Listen to hear why creating a Happiness & Gratitude Jar in midlife is a great idea! You might actually be surprised about how useful and fun this little project can be.

The idea for a Happiness and Gratitude Jar is to purposefully create and gather happiness and gratitude reminders and put them in a dedicated place, like a jar, so you can access these emotions at any given time.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-331-why-a-happiness-gratitude-jar-in-midlife-is-a-great-idea/

EP #330: Becoming a Professional Collage Artist in Midlife with Catherine Rains Nov 16, 2023

On today’s episode, you’ll hear a story about becoming a professional collage artist in midlife with guest, Catherine Rains.

I’m sure you’re familiar with the concept of following your heart to happiness. So many things can get in the way of following this path though. Bumps, twists, and turns are along the way. Not to mention your emotions and the need for certainty.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-330-becoming-a-professional-collage-artist-in-midlife-with-catherine-rains/

EP #329: How Your Empty Nest Can Lead to Your Next Adventure with Torie Henderson Nov 09, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about how your empty nest can lead to your next adventure with Torie Henderson.

In midlife, it’s not uncommon to feel envious when someone you know is having more fun than you are. When the people you’re envious of are your kids, you have an interesting opportunity to be curious about your feelings.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-329-how-your-empty-nest-can-lead-to-your-next-adventure-with-torie-henderson/

EP #328: Top 10 Ways to Use Your Midlife Crisis for Good Nov 02, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about the top 10 ways to use your midlife crisis for good.

It’s common to wonder if you’re having a midlife crisis sometime in midlife. You might call it a midlife funk or slump, but however you interpret it, there are similar aspects to a time in middle age between approximately 40 years and 60 years old when you may start to feel like you need to check in with who you are and who you want to be.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-328-top-10-ways-to-use-your-midlife-crisis-for-good/

EP #327: How to Re-Envision your Bucket List in Midlife Oct 26, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about how to re-envision your bucket list in midlife.

Your bucket list refers to a number of experiences or goals for achievements that you hope to have or accomplish in your lifetime…that is before you die. It’s called a bucket list because the idea is to have these experiences before you “kick the bucket.”

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-327-how-to-re-envision-your-bucket-list-in-midlife/

EP #326: Busting Through Fear About What You Really Want In Midlife Oct 19, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is busting through fear about what you really want in midlife. Even though it may seem counterintuitive that you might be getting in your own way of happiness, it turns out that you just might have a huge role.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-326-busting-through-fear-about-what-you-really-want-in-midlife/

EP #325: Live Free and Hike: Rebuild and Reinvent in Midlife with Linda Magoon Oct 12, 2023

SPECIAL NOTE: Trigger Warning for this Episode:

A PORTION OF THIS PODCAST CONCERNS REFERENCES TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. If you’re a listener who may be particularly sensitive to this content, please take note. This episode may or may not be what you want to choose to listen to right now.

This week’s guest is Linda Magoon, author of "Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits." A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Atop New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

Newly liberated after ending her 25-year toxic marriage to a controlling husband, Linda Magoon gradually regained her independence and rediscovered her love of hiking in the White Mountains.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-325-live-free-and-hike-rebuild-and-reinvent-in-midlife-with-linda-magoon/

EP #324: The Minimum Baseline Strategy for Procrastination & Overwhelm in Midlife Oct 05, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about a simple strategy to end procrastination and overwhelm in midlife called “minimum baseline.”

When you find yourself full of procrastination and overwhelm, you may also notice how bad you feel, how much time you waste and how hard it is to feel good about small amounts of action. It can feel like you’re going nowhere fast.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-324-the-minimum-baseline-strategy-for-procrastination-overwhelm-in-midlife/

EP #323: How to Trade Corporate For Consulting in Midlife With Amy Rasdal Sep 28, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about how to trade corporate for consulting in midlife. Can you relate to wanting to leave your corporate career? Wondering what other options you might have at this age?

You may be surprised to learn how transferable your skills are for becoming a consultant.

My guest this week is Amy Rasdal. As the founder of Billable By the Beach®, Amy has helped hundreds of people start their own successful consulting businesses through speaking, workshops and informative programs over the past 10 years.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-323-how-to-trade-corporate-for-consulting-in-midlife-with-amy-rasdal/

EP #322: The “Good Enough” Challenge as a Perfectionist in Midlife Sep 21, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about being a perfectionist and/or overachiever and why you should take the “good enough” challenge

If you’re a perfectionist and/or overachiever, you have likely known this about yourself for decades. You probably label yourself as such. You have probably also seen some positive outcomes from your tendency to approach life this way.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-322-the-good-enough-challenge-as-a-perfectionist-in-midlife/

EP #321: Client Success: From Stuck to Joyful Work-Life Balance as a Midlife Nutrition Coach with Amy Wilson Sep 14, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about how to go from stuck to joyful, work-life balance as a midlife nutrition coach, pharmacist, and entrepreneur.

My guest this week is Amy Wilson, Amy Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach, who is disrupting the diet industry and helping her clients take their health back.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podacst/ep-321-client-success-from-stuck-to-joyful-work-life-balance-as-a-midlife-nutrition-coach-with-amy-wilson/

EP #320: Midlife Expectations and You Sep 07, 2023

Today’s podcast episode is about midlife expectations and the positive and negative ways they affect you.

Expectations are quite interesting. They can mean different things at different times for different people.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-320-midlife-expectations-and-you/

EP #319: Encore: Fun on the Daily in Midlife in 4 Easy Steps Aug 31, 2023

Today’s encore episode will help you have fun on the daily in midlife in 4 easy steps. Just think…you can be more intentional about making your life more fun and enjoyable on purpose. And, this can be part of your strategy for regret-proofing your life.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-319-encore-fun-on-the-daily-in-midlife-in-4-easy-steps

EP #318: Making Decisions About Parents’ Belongings After They’ve Passed with Karen Hecker Aug 24, 2023

Today’s interview is with someone who has been making a lot of decisions about what to do with her parents’ belongings after they passed.

Karen is a married mother of three grown sons, mother-in-law to one, and Bubby to one little girl.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/uncategorized/ep-318-making-decisions-about-parents-belongings-after-theyve-passed-with-karen-hecker/

EP #317: Becoming Your Midlife Possibility Girl Aug 17, 2023

Today is all about becoming your Midlife Possibility Girl. It’s really the core of my work with women in the middle.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-317-from-becoming-your-midlife-possibility-girl/

EP #316: From Healing to Reinvention in Midlife with Jayne Dearborn Aug 10, 2023

My guest this week is a successful entrepreneur who has reinvented herself many times and comes from a place of surviving to thriving.

Jayne Dearborn shares her journey of healing and rediscovering herself mid-life in hopes of giving support and encouragement.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-316-from-healing-to-reinvention-in-midlife-with-jayne-dearborn/

Ep #315: Client Success: Stop Waiting to Have Fun in Midlife with Dr. Perri Gallagher Aug 03, 2023

This week you’ll meet a client who had success by making midlife changes that brought incredible happiness into her life.

There are many powerful insights to learn from and apply to your life in this episode.

My guest this week is Dr. Perri Gallagher, who’s a professor of English at Ohlone Community College in the San Francisco Bay Area. She started her academic career in her twenties after having studied at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School on scholarship from the time she was sixteen.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-315-client-success-stop-waiting-to-have-fun-in-midlife-with-dr-perri-gallagher/

EP #314: 6 Surprising Life Lessons from a Midlife Coach Turning 60 Jul 27, 2023

This week I’m sharing 6 surprising life lessons from a midlife coach turning 60, and that midlife coach is ME! Also, you’ll hear about two big announcements as well.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-314-6-surprising-life-lessons-from-a-midlife-coaching-turning-60/

EP #313: Talking with My High School Friends Turning 60 This Year Jul 20, 2023

This week I’m reminiscing with some high school friends who are also 60 this year, in 2023. When I started thinking about all the fun ways I wanted to celebrate turning 60, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how much fun it would be to have a conversation like this with old friends with shared experiences.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-313-talking-with-my-high-school-friends-turning-60-this-year/

EP #312: Good Grief! Starting a Registered Charity with Eileen Jadd & Justine Silver Jul 13, 2023

This week we’re talking about grief and creating a registered charity in midlife. My guests are Justine Silver and Eileen Jadd, founders of Good Grief: Bereavement Healing Services in Toronto, ON Canada.

Justine and Eileen are sisters who were both looking for a way to make an impact and give back in some meaningful way when they were in their 40s. When Justine’s husband passed away unexpectedly at only 44 years old, they became extremely aware of how difficult it was to navigate the system for help when grieving. Together, they decided to do something to improve the situation and created a registered charity that promotes health for grieving adults by providing referrals to essential healing support services, including healthcare professionals, educational programming, and community resources.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-312-good-grief-starting-a-registered-charity-with-eileen-jadd-justine-silver/

EP #311: Advice from America to Find the Meaning of Life with Imran Nuri Jul 06, 2023

My guest this week is the creator of the new book ADVICE FROM AMERICA: Life Advice and Photos of 1,000 Strangers from 48 States.

His name is Imran Nuri and he’s a 25-year-old fine art photographer and storyteller. Essentially, he embarked on a huge project to discover and share the meaning of life.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-311-advice-from-america-to-find-the-meaning-of-life-with-imran-nuri/

EP #310: Frustrating Travel in Midlife Jun 29, 2023

This week we’re talking about frustrating travel in midlife. It turns out mindfulness can vastly improve your emotional experience, even a stressful one.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-310-frustrating-travel-in-midlife/

EP #309: The Magic of Surrender, Courage and Truth with Kute Blackson Jun 22, 2023

This week we’re talking about the magic of surrender, courage, and truth with Kute Blackson.

Kute is someone who believes that it takes true courage to tell yourself the truth. And if you think about your own life, I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to this.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-309-the-magic-of-surrender-courage-and-truth-with-kute-blackson/

EP #308: Creating Your Passion-Filled Future with Jessie Mahoney Jun 15, 2023

This week we’re talking about creating your passion-filled future with Dr. Jessie Mahoney.

In midlife, it’s not that uncommon to feel a vague, nagging sense that something’s off or just doesn’t feel right. And sometimes, this has to do with your career. Unlike other times in your life, it’s also not uncommon to struggle with fixing the problem, even though you may have been pretty good at this kind of problem-solving in the past.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-308-creating-your-passion-filled-future-with-jessie-mahoney/

EP #307: A Candid Chat with Empty Nest Moms in Midlife Jun 08, 2023

This week’s episode is about your empty nest as a woman in the middle. Join Suzanne, Diane, Kathy, and Laura, empty nest moms from Canada and the USA, in an authentic conversation about what it’s really like when the kids move out.

We’re also talking about the empty nest transition or phase when your nest is emptying but not completely empty yet. And also, when you’re just getting used to the quiet and independence in your nest when they come home again.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-307-a-candid-chat-with-empty-nest-moms-in-midlife/

EP #306: Underwear, Self-Care & You in Midlife: An Encore Episode Jun 01, 2023

This popular encore episode of Women in the Middle is about the way that your underwear serves as a representation of your self-care mindset and actions, why it may be a problem for you, and what you can do about it. We dig into the reasons why you should finally get rid of your bad panties and how taking this action will help you in several important ways, including creating a physical reminder to you that you’re worth it.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-306-underwear-self-care-you-in-midlife-an-encore-episode/

EP #305: Why You Need a New Midlife Operating System in Midlife May 25, 2023

Today’s episode is all about why you need a new Midlife Operating System™ in midlife. As you become a woman in the middle, you may realize that your mindset is heavily influenced by an old way of thinking, one that may not serve you in the best way possible today, at your age and stage.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-305-why-you-need-a-new-midlife-operating-system-in-midlife/

EP #304: The Trials and Tribulations of Long-Term Relationships with Dr. Liz Jenkins May 18, 2023

Today’s episode is all about the trials and tribulations of long-term relationships with Dr. Liz Jenkins. In the 50+ community, some of us have been with the same spouse or partner for several decades and, that may be hard for you to believe! Most people would agree that there are plenty of ups and downs.

My guest today is Dr. Liz Jenkins. She comes to us with over 30 years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She got her Ph.D. in Psychology from Alliant/US International University in San Diego. She has extensive experience and expertise in working with individuals and couples on a wide range of issues and offers marriage counseling, couples therapy, marriage success coaching, affair prevention and recovery, individual counseling, and more.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-304-the-trials-and-tribulations-of-long-term-relationships-with-dr-liz-jenkins/

EP #303: Busting Your Own Negative Thoughts About Aging May 11, 2023

Today’s episode is all about busting and becoming aware of your OWN negative thoughts about aging, especially when you don’t think you have any! Join the conversation today and become more aware of what you might think about aging.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-303-busting-your-own-negative-thoughts-about-aging/

EP #302: Midlife career pivots and Being on the right path with Johanna Ginsberg May 04, 2023

Today’s episode is all about midlife pivots and being on the right path with Johanna Ginsberg.

Johanna Ginsberg is a journalist and attorney who believes everyone has a story to tell and that our narratives connect us to what really matters. And, she had a couple of big career pivots along the way. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-302-midlife-career-pivots-and-being-on-the-right-path-with-johanna-ginsberg/

EP #301: How You Can Design the Long Life You Love with Ayse Birsel Apr 27, 2023

Today’s episode is all about designing a long life you love with Ayse Birsel.

When you are older, you tend to be more open to actually exploring what YOU expect of life. Finally. You’re at least open to the idea that it’s time to put yourself first.

My guest today is Ayse Birsel. She’s one of the world’s leading industrial designers; her work can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). She has helped thousands of people across the globe transform their lives by teaching them how to solve life’s problems using design, which has earned her the nickname Design Evangelista.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-301-how-you-can-design-the-long-life-you-love-with-ayse-birsel/

EP #300: Taking Care of You: Women’s Guide to Better Health with Dr. Mary O’Connor Apr 20, 2023

Today’s episode is all about how to empower women to take better care of themselves with an amazing new book called Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health, by Mary I. O’Connor, M.D. & Canwal L Haq, M.S.

My guest today is Dr. Mary O’Connor, one of the co-authors of Taking Care of You.

Mary I. O’Connor, MD is a nationally recognized leader in health equity and innovations in the delivery of musculoskeletal care. She is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health, a physician-led virtual musculoskeletal company on a mission to empower all humanity to better health. She is chair of the board of directors of Movement is Life, a nonprofit multi-stakeholder coalition committed to addressing musculoskeletal health disparities.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-300-taking-care-of-you-womens-guide-to-better-health-with-dr-mary-oconnor/

EP #299: Welcoming More Gratitude Into Your Life with Lori Saitz Apr 13, 2023

Today’s episode is all about why welcoming more gratitude into your life is a great idea with special guest, Lori Seitz.

You’ll also hear the story of a midlife woman wrestling with the idea that her life can be better than fine if she makes some changes. However, changes aren’t always so easy or obvious.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-299-welcoming-more-gratitude-into-your-life-with-lori-saitz/

EP #298: Infuse your Life with Joy with Martha Bourlakas Apr 06, 2023

Today’s episode is all about the importance of infusing your life with joy with special guest, Martha Bourlakas.

Martha Bourlakas is the founder of Storied Goods, a celebration business that creates infused Sugar Cubes for cocktails, coffee, and tea.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-298-infuse-your-life-with-joy-with-martha-bourlakas/

EP #297: Farting After 50: Gut Health & Midlife with Bonnie Wisener Mar 30, 2023

Today’s episode is all about farting and all things gut health because it’s something that has a lot of stigma around it and it needs to be better understood.

My guest today is Bonnie Wisener; she’s a nutritionist and well-known digestive health expert. She has helped hundreds of people all over the world get to the bottom of their chronic digestive issues so that they can live their lives without the discomfort, embarrassment, and inconvenience of persistent symptoms like chronic constipation, gas, bloating, and heartburn.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-297-farting-after-50-gut-health-midlife-with-bonnie-wisener/

EP #296: Positive Psychology, Life Coaching, and Transformation with Dr. Sasha Heinz Mar 23, 2023

Today’s episode is all about positive psychology, life coaching, and transformation. We’re going to talk about how to make sustainable changes in your life.

My guest is Dr. Sasha Heinz, a developmental psychology and mindset coach who’s an expert in positive psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-296-positive-psychology-life-coaching-and-transformation-with-dr-sasha-heinz/

EP #295: Making Magic in Midlife: Hanging Out With Gray Whales Mar 16, 2023

Today’s episode is about creating magic in midlife and in this case while hanging out with the gray whales in Mexico. I’ve got a real treat for you.

Join us for a “behind the scenes” look at the incredibly special and unique whale-watching experience that I planned in honor of my 60th birthday this year. If you’re a regular listener of the Women in the Middle Podcast, you may know that this is the same trip that I took 30 years ago; I’ve been dreaming about going back since then. For sure, it was the most spiritual experience of my life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-295-making-magic-in-midlife-hanging-out-with-gray-whales/

EP #294: How Poker Led to Helping Adult Children with Challenges with Barbara Decker Mar 09, 2023

When you’re a serial entrepreneur, you think about all kinds of things that you’re good at, including what’s going on at home. That’s what it was like for my guest today, who did lots of different jobs, and eventually ended up working to help parents develop skills to help their adult children with challenges.

Meet my guest today, Barbara Decker, an incredibly interesting seasoned entrepreneur who pivoted her way to her passion and an incredibly rewarding career path.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-294-how-poker-led-to-helping-adult-children-with-challenges-with-barbara-decker/

EP#293: Having the Courage to Find your Dream Job in Midlife with Lilly Scheetz Mar 02, 2023

Do you wish you had your dream job in midlife? If you did, what would it look like? And more importantly, why don’t you have your dream job?

Meet my guest today, photographer Lilly Scheetz. Lilly didn’t start her career as a photographer. But photography became her dream job and led to her dream lifestyle.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep293-having-the-courage-to-find-your-dream-job-in-midlife-with-lilly-scheetz/

EP #292: Learning the Skill of Finding Balance with Molly Claire. Feb 23, 2023

Are you wondering about finding more balance in your life? If so, you’re not alone. And my guest today has some amazing insights on this topic!

In today’s episode, you’ll meet my guest Molly Claire. Molly is a 7-figure business builder with a blended family of 10, and the author of the best-selling book, The Happy Mom Mindset. She hosts the Masterful Coach Podcast and has been featured on podcasts and stages across the U.S. for interviews and speaking engagements.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-292-learning-the-skill-of-finding-balance-with-molly-claire/

EP #291: Encore – Two Year Anniversary: A Book About Celebrating More! Feb 16, 2023

Do you focus on celebrating more in your life now, especially after 50? Many don’t, but this can be your new mantra! It’s the two-year anniversary of my book, 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets and Live your Best Life; it can give you an amazing perspective about why more celebration in your life is a good thing.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-291-encore-two-year-anniversary-a-book-about-celebrating-more/

Ep#290: Going from Feeling Overwhelmed & Overworked to Balanced & Excited with Christine Strak Feb 09, 2023

Today’s episode is a client success story about going from overwhelmed & overworked to balanced & excited in midlife with some fun surprises along the way.

My guest is Christine Strak, MA, CMP. Christine is an entrepreneur and association manager who has led the growth of AdminBrandingBox Management from a small startup to an established firm with headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep290-going-from-feeling-overwhelmed-overworked-to-balanced-excited-with-christine-strak/

EP #289: The Courage to Pursue Happiness with Vet Coach Nadina Cojucaru, DVM Feb 02, 2023

Today’s episode is about having the courage to pursue happiness with Vet Coach Dr. Nadina Cojocaru, DVM.

Nadina is a Small Animal Veterinarian and a Certified Life & Weight Coach.

Growing up in communist Romania, she went from not knowing where the next meal would

come from, to an abundance of food in the early ‘90s, when communism fell. This kick-started

her career as a professional dieter, all while trying to find her place in a then male-dominated

profession.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-289-the-courage-to-pursue-happiness-with-vet-coach-nadina-cojucaru-dvm/

EP #288: Trusting Your Journey as an Entrepreneur with Jillian Leslie Jan 26, 2023

Today’s episode is about trusting your journey as an entrepreneur with Jillian Leslie. The journey is typically a long and winding one, full of pivots, mistakes, and excitement.

My guest today is Jillian Leslie and she has a proven track record of living and breathing business.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-288-trusting-your-journey-as-an-entrepreneur-with-jillian-leslie/

EP 287: Ageism in the Workplace in Midlife with Patti Temple Rocks Jan 19, 2023

Today’s episode is about ageism in the workplace in midlife. Most of us believe ageism exists and our conversation will really help you appreciate a greater perspective on the whole issue.

My guest today is ageism expert and author Patti Temple Rocks.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-287-ageism-in-the-workplace-in-midlife-with-patti-temple-rocks/

EP #286: A Midlife Widow’s Search To Find Herself Again with Debbie Weiss Jan 12, 2023

Today’s episode is about a midlife widow’s search to find herself again with special guest, Debbie Weiss.

Debbie is a former attorney who earned her Master of Fine Arts in creative non-fiction writing from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2020.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-286-a-midlife-widows-search-to-find-herself-again-with-debbie-weiss/

EP 285: New Podcast for Midlife Women Entrepreneurs Jan 05, 2023

Today’s episode is all about a new sister podcast to the Women in the Middle®; it’s called the REAL Women in the Middle®!

Discover how and why the new podcast came to be and what the focus will be. You’ll learn how it’s similar and different to the current Women in the Middle show.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-285-new-podcast-for-midlife-women-entrepreneurs/

EP284: 14 Free Resources to Help You Get Unstuck in Midlife Dec 29, 2022

Today’s episode is all about 14 free resources for you if you’re over 50 and feeling stuck.

Of course, using a free resource is a very different experience than working with me directly. However, it’s a great place to start.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep284-14-free-resources-to-help-you-get-unstuck-in-midlife/

EP 283: Make a Top 10 Days List for your New Year Celebration in Midlife Dec 22, 2022

Today’s episode is all about how to make a “Top 10 Days of the Year” list for your new year celebration in midlife…or at any age.

Hear all about a New Year’s tradition from podcast guest, Bob Schneeweiss (from Episode 78, Why You Should Celebrate Family Traditions in Midlife) that you might want to try yourself.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-283-make-a-top-10-days-list-for-your-new-year-celebration-in-midlife/

EP #282: How to Love the Skin You’re In with Angela Jia Kim of Savor Beauty Dec 15, 2022

Today’s episode is all about how to learn to love the skin you’re in and totally reimagine yourself in midlife by creating a successful skincare business.

My guest this week is Angelia Jia Kim, who is the author of Radical Radiance: 12 Weeks of Self-Love Rituals to Manifest Abundance, Beauty, and Joy (St. Martin’s Press) . She’s the founder of Savor Beauty, a natural skincare and facial spa brand inspired by Korean beauty self-love rituals; she’s also a former international classical concert pianist.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-282-how-to-love-the-skin-youre-in-with-angela-jia-kim-of-savor-beauty/

EP 281: How to Make Big Midlife Changes with Podcast Listener Dawn Tolbert Dec 08, 2022

Today’s episode is all about how to make big midlife changes with special guest and podcast listener, Dawn Tolbert. In fact, she reached out to me to thank me for producing the Women in the Middle podcast because it helped her make some pretty significant midlife changes.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-281-how-to-make-big-midlife-changes-with-podcast-listener-dawn-tolbert/

EP 280: Midlife Vacation Mindset Power Dec 01, 2022

Today’s episode is all about your mindset power when you’re on your midlife vacation. It’s easy to feel safe once your vacation starts. Unfortunately, this isn’t always true. I experienced this firsthand on a recent sailing trip in Antigua.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-280-midlife-vacation-mindset-power/

EP #279: The Art of Saying Thank You To Yourself on Thanksgiving and Beyond Nov 24, 2022

Today’s episode is all about the art of saying thank you to you during Thanksgiving and beyond. Listen to discover why it’s not that common at all to show yourself some appreciation and actually be grateful for yourself and what you do and have done.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-279-the-art-of-saying-thank-you-to-yourself-on-thanksgiving-and-beyond/

EP #278: How to Get Unstuck & Find your Dreams in Midlife Nov 17, 2022

Today’s episode is all about how to get unstuck and find your dreams in midlife. At first, you may not appreciate why it can be difficult to identify what it is that you actually want more of in your life. But, in midlife, you can feel quite disconnected from your new priorities going forward into midlife.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-278-how-to-get-unstuck-find-your-dreams-in-midlife/

EP 277: How to Get Unstuck & Pivot in Corporate with Lia Garvin Nov 10, 2022

Today’s episode is all about how to get unstuck and pivot in and out of corporate life with special guest, Lia Garvin. Lia’s got a great “get unstuck story” and you know how much I love a story like that.

When you’re stuck, you’re searching for inspiration on how to stop the spin, get some clarity, and move forward already. That’s why I know you’re going to love meeting her and hearing our conversation.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-277-how-to-get-unstuck-pivot-in-corporate-with-lia-garvin/

EP 276: How to Celebrate & Honor Yourself for your 60th Birthday Nov 03, 2022

Today’s episode is about honoring and celebrating an important milestone, your 60th birthday. Even though you may have mixed emotions about this landmark birthday, it’s still an opportunity to celebrate you and the gift of aging.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-276-how-to-celebrate-honor-yourself-for-your-60th-birthday

EP 275: Midlife Empty Nesting with Somewhat Independent Kids Oct 27, 2022

Today’s episode is about Midlife Empty Nesting with Somewhat Independent Kids; you’re invited to look closely at the transition you might be going through as your kids grow toward great independence.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstien.com/ep-275-midlife-empty-nesting-with-somewhat-independent-kids/

EP 274: Fun, Fear, Creativity & Midlife Change with Comedian Katie Goodman Oct 20, 2022

Today’s episode is all about fun, fear, creativity, and midlife change with special guest, Comedian, Katie Goodman.

Katie Goodman is an award-winning comedian, an executive life coach, and an author. Katie's work in comedy has amassed over 3 million online views. She can be seen on Showtime, TruTV, and, more often than she would admit, in line getting a mocha latte with extra, extra whipped cream.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-274-fun-fear-creativity-midlife-change-with-comedian-katie-goodman/

EP 273: How to Find Joy Again after Drastic Changes in Midlife with Michele Wirth Oct 13, 2022

Today’s episode is all about learning how to find joy again after drastic changes in midlife. Michele Wirth lost her travel business during the pandemic. As you can imagine, this was exceptionally stressful and was a lot to cope with.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-273-how-to-find-joy-again-after-drastic-changes-in-midlife-with-michele-wirth/

EP 272: Finding Midlife Purpose & Passion From Your Childhood Claim to Fame Oct 06, 2022

Today’s episode is all about finding clues to midlife passion and purpose from your childhood claim to fame.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-272-finding-midlife-purpose-passion-from-your-childhood-claim-to-fame/

EP 271: When You Play the Waiting Game in Midlife Sep 29, 2022

Today’s episode is all about knowing when you are playing the waiting game in midlife and why you need to understand what you’re doing.

It’s common for many midlife women to struggle with putting themselves first. When this happens, it’s also common to find yourself playing a waiting game related to you going after what you want in life…your priorities.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-271-when-you-play-the-waiting-game-in-midlife/

EP 270: 8 Steps to Improve How Accountable You Are in Midlife Sep 22, 2022

Today’s episode is all about 8 simple steps to improve your accountability to yourself in midlife.

Learning how to be more accountable to yourself in midlife and why you might want to think about it isn’t always obvious. Accountability is so important to focus on how you want to show up in life, how to get what you want and how to know how to rely on yourself…but there’s more. It’s also important to know how to understand yourself when you aren’t successful in following through on your goals so you can make changes and improve.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-270-8-steps-to-improve-how-accountable-you-are-in-midlife/

Ep 269: Strength and Fitness in Midlife with Alicia Jones Sep 15, 2022

Today’s episode is all about strength and fitness in midlife with my special guest, Alicia Jones.

It’s no surprise that when strength and fitness are a priority in your life, you set yourself up for a healthier and happier next chapter. Yet, for so many of us, there’s a disconnect between what you want to do…and what you’re actually doing to achieve your fitness and well-being goals. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-269-strength-and-fitness-in-midlife-with-alicia-jones/

Ep 268: Encore! 4 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife Sep 08, 2022

If you’re feeling stuck in midlife, you probably know you are going to have to make a change and reinvent yourself to be happy going forward. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/episode-268-encore-4-ways-to-reinvent-yourself-in-midlife/

Ep 267: A Bracelet, Kindness & a 70 year Journey: A Shocking Midlife Surprise Sep 01, 2022

Today’s episode is about a personal story about a bracelet, kindness & a 70 year journey that was so surprising it’s hard to believe that it’s true. This is a personal story that happened to me in June 2022. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-267-a-bracelet-kindness-a-70-year-journey-a-shocking-midlife-surprise/

Ep 266: Creative Expression in Midlife: Finding your Passion for Alcohol Ink with Faigie Kobre Aug 25, 2022

Today’s episode is about why creative expression in midlife is especially important to midlife women. My guest is Faigie Kobre, someone who shifted gears after 50 and combined her love of education and alcohol inks to create an exciting next chapter career! Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-266-creative-expression-in-midlife-finding-your-passion-for-alcohol-ink-with-faigie-kobre/

Ep 265: Encore! 3 Reasons Why You Should Act Your Shoe Size instead of your Age in Midlife. Aug 18, 2022

Today’s encore episode is about why you should act your shoe size instead of your age in midlife. Specifically, this episode is about the compelling reasons why you should consider acting more like you did when you were much younger, like your shoe size equivalent in age. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-265-encore-3-reasons-why-you-should-act-your-shoe-size-instead-of-your-age-in-midlife/

Ep 264: The Power of Shocking Surprises in Midlife Aug 11, 2022

Today’s episode is about the power of shocking surprises in midlife. The way you think about what you expect in life is totally related to what might surprise you. It turns out that big surprises can be powerful and beneficial. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-264-the-power-of-shocking-surprises-in-midlife/

Ep 263: Encore! Why You Need to Get Over Feeling Stuck in Midlife Aug 04, 2022

Today’s encore episode is about why you need to get over feeling stuck in midlife. The interesting thing about feeling this way is that it is confusing. Many of us have never been stuck like this before. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-263-encore-why-you-need-to-get-over-feeling-stuck-in-midlife/

Ep 262: Being a Short Girl & Shrinking with Age in Midlife Jul 28, 2022

Today’s episode is about being a short girl and shrinking with age in midlife. Being short can be something that affects you in surprising ways. The way you think about your height may surprise you. This episode also celebrates the 5th Anniversary of the Women in the Middle Podcast! Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-262-being-a-short-girl-shrinking-with-age-in-midlife/

Ep 261: 4 Essential Steps to Listen to Your Body Better in Midlife Jul 21, 2022

Today’s episode 4 essential steps to listen to your body better in midlife. It turns out that your body has a lot to say if you’re open to listening. That’s the key. You have to be connected to the sensations in your body and in midlife, a lot can get in the way (especially the way you think) and make this more difficult. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-261-4-essential-steps-to-listen-to-your-body-better-in-midlife/

Ep 260: The Gift of Turning 50 & 60: Celebrating Your Milestone Birthday Jul 14, 2022

Today’s episode is about thinking of celebrating your milestone birthday of turning 50 & 60 as a gift of self care. It will get you thinking about what a milestone birthday like this means to you and if you like your current concept. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-260-the-gift-of-turning-50-60-celebrating-your-milestone-birthday/

Ep 259: Making Music Matter More in Midlife with Adriana Barton Jul 07, 2022

Are you interested in making music matter more in midlife? My guest is Adriana Barton, a mid-career journalist, a former staff reporter at Canada’s National Newspaper, the Globe and Mail, and the author of a new book (coming in October 2022): Wired for Music: A Search for Health and Joy Through the Science of Sound. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-259-making-music-matter-more-in-midlife-with-adriana-barton/

Ep 258: Fun on the Daily in Midlife in 4 Easy Steps Jun 30, 2022

Today’s episode will help you have fun on the daily in midlife in 4 easy steps. Just think…you can be more intentional about this part of your life too, and regret-proof your life! Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-258-fun-on-the-daily-in-midlife-in-4-easy-steps/

Ep 257: Stress, a Mini-Stroke and Creating Inner Peace on Purpose with C. René Washington Jun 23, 2022

My guest today shares her experience with stress and a mini-stroke, and how she finally created inner peace on purpose. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-257-stress-a-mini-stroke-and-creating-inner-peace-on-purpose-with-c-rene-washington/

Ep 256: How to Get Unstuck in Midlife with 5 Simple Strategies Jun 16, 2022

Today’s episode will help you get unstuck in midlife, especially after 50. If you’re stuck, you are highly likely to know that you need to get unstuck if you want to live your best life. Learn more: https://suzyrosensteing.com/ep-256-how-to-get-unstuck-in-midlife-with-5-simple-strategies/

Ep 255: Encore! When You’re Too Busy in Midlife Jun 09, 2022

Today’s encore episode is about being too busy in midlife. An encore episode is one that I’m bringing back and highlighting again for you because it’s popular and important. This episode originally came out in the first year of Women in the Middle and continues to be one that really makes you think. Learn more: https://suzyrosensteing.com/ep-255-encore-when-youre-too-busy-in-midlife/

Ep 254: Walking More in Midlife with Joyce Shulman Jun 02, 2022

Walking more in midlife is an exceptionally beneficial thing to do. Our guest today, Joyce Shulman of 99 Walks. She explains why walking can be great for your mind, mood and body. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-254-walking-more-in-midlife-with-joyce-shulman/

Ep 253: Women in the Middle and Midlife Transition May 26, 2022

Women in the middle are women who have a lot in common. Being a woman in the middle can be a challenging time with midlife transition. Learning how to navigate this phase better and have more fun are ways to change everything. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-253-women-in-the-middle-and-midlife-transition/

Ep 252: Celebrating 1 Million Downloads! The Women in the Middle Podcast May 19, 2022

Join us today to celebrate 1 million downloads of the Women in the Middle Podcast! Thank you to you, the listener, for your support, interest, and commitment to grow forward. If you weren’t interested in having the best next chapter ever, you wouldn’t be part of the Women in the Middle community. I’m so very grateful. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-252-celebrating-1-million-downloads-the-women-in-the-middle-podcast/

Ep 251: What You Can Learn When Someone Says “You’re Not Dead Yet” in Midlife May 12, 2022

Join us today to consider the impact of a powerful and weird little expression commonly used in midlife, “You’re Not Dead Yet.” It seems so obvious and blunt; however, it’s often the perfect expression to give you a bit of a wake-up call to appreciate how you’re showing up in the world. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-251-what-you-can-learn-when-someone-says-youre-not-dead-yet-in-midlife/

Ep 250: Self Care and Productivity are Better Together in Midlife May 05, 2022

Join us today to consider an important mindset shift around self-care and production. It’s common for many midlife women to think about self-care as separate from productivity, but does that mindset serve you the best? Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-250-self-care-and-productivity-are-better-together-in-midlife/

Ep 249: Your Surprising Realization about What’s Not Yet Done Yet in Midlife Apr 28, 2022

You may have a surprising realization about what’s not done yet in your life in midlife. So many things related to the passage of time pop up at this age and stage, and this topic is one of them. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-249-your-surprising-realization-about-whats-not-yet-done-yet-in-midlife/

Ep 248: 5 Easy Steps to Amplify your Passion in Midlife Apr 21, 2022

Learning how to amplify your passion in midlife is a skill you won’t regret. The funny thing about focusing on your passion is that even though you want to, it’s not always that easy to accomplish. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-248-5-easy-steps-to-amplify-your-passion-in-midlife/

Ep247: 12 Obvious Signs that You’re Ready for an Exciting Change Apr 14, 2022

Learn the 12 obvious signs that you’re ready to make an exciting change in midlife. It’s funny how obvious the signs are, but also how easy it is to ignore them. Learn more: https://suzyrosensteing.com/ep247-12-obvious-signs-that-youre-ready-for-an-exciting-change/

Ep246: The Decision to go Vegan in Midlife with Michele Olender Apr 07, 2022

The decision to go vegan in midlife can seem difficult. It turns out that the way you think about decisions like this becomes a huge part of the decision-making experience with all kinds of decisions and goals, not just going vegan or making dietary changes. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep246-the-decision-to-go-vegan-in-midlife-with-michele-olender/

Ep245: From Confusion to Clarity around Making a Hard Decision in Midlife Mar 31, 2022

Going from confusion to clarity about making hard decisions in midlife can seem elusive. When you’re trying to make a decision, it’s pretty common to find yourself spinning and exceptionally unclear about what you want. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep245-from-confusion-to-clarity-around-making-a-hard-decision-in-midlife/

EP #244: When Your Unhelpful Thoughts Aren’t Obvious in Midlife Mar 24, 2022

Unhelpful thoughts and thought patterns aren’t always obvious in midlife. This is surprising to many because you like to think that you know how to help yourself accomplish your goals. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-244-when-your-unhelpful-thoughts-arent-obvious-in-midlife/

EP #243: Mind Drama & Senior Discounts in Midlife Mar 17, 2022

It’s common to have some mind drama about the first time you’re offered a senior discount in midlife. It can surprise you and throw you for a loop. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-243-mind-drama-senior-discounts-in-midlife/

EP #242: How to Make New Friends after 50 Mar 10, 2022

It’s common to want to know how to make new friends after 50. This episode is about why you might be in this situation of not having the friendships you used to have and what to do about it. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-242-how-to-make-new-friends-after-50/

EP #241: Living on Autopilot in Midlife Mar 03, 2022

Living on autopilot in midlife is a common experience for midlife women. This episode is about how to plan your way through autopilot thinking so you can be more intentional and decrease the likelihood of having regrets. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-241-living-on-autopilot-in-midlife/

EP #240: The Decision to Create your Life & Tell Your Story in Midlife with Michèle Dawson Haber Feb 24, 2022

In midlife, one of the most important things you can do is create your life on purpose and tell your story, including to yourself. This isn’t always as easy or simple as it might seem. My guest today is Michèle Dawson Haber. Michèle works full-time as a labour relations professional but didn’t let that stop her from pursuing her dream to become a writer and getting published for the first time at age 55. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-240-the-decision-to-create-your-life-tell-your-story-in-midlife-with-michele-dawson-haber

EP #239: The Choice to Leave Corporate in Midlife with Cheryl Dawson Feb 17, 2022

The choice to leave your corporate job in midlife can be a stressful one, but also quite common. After you’ve had a career for 20+ years, you may want to continue learning and growing in a way that doesn’t seem possible anymore with your current job. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-239-the-choice-to-leave-corporate-in-midlife-with-cheryl-dawson/

EP #238a: Take the Midlife Panty Power Challenge! Feb 10, 2022

This mini-episode is to invite you to an exciting and fun new midlife challenge. If you’re feeling stuck about self-care and have a plethora of pathetic panties, it’s perfect for you. It’s called the Midlife Panty Power Challenge and it starts February 14, 2022. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-238a-take-the-midlife-panty-power-challenge/

EP #238: Time Warp in Midlife Feb 03, 2022

It’s common for the passage of time to feel different and faster in midlife. This can freak you out sometimes because it can be hard to understand how it’s affecting you. You can feel like you’re in a time warp. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-238-time-warp-in-midlife/

EP #237: The Choice to Celebrate your Life after 50: 1 Year Book Anniversary Jan 27, 2022

It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since my midlife book, 50 Ways to Celebrate Life after 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets and Live your Best Life, was published!

EP #236: The Choice to Challenge or Believe your Thoughts in Midlife Jan 20, 2022

What thoughts you believe automatically and what thoughts you challenge can dramatically change your life. Learn morehttps://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-236-the-choice-to-challenge-or-believe-your-thoughts-in-midlife/

EP #235: New Year Blues & Blahs in the Pandemic Jan 12, 2022

Experiencing the New Year in the Pandemic can surprise you because of blues and blahs. What that means is that you might feel off, a little down, or just not interested in setting the kinds of goals you might normally set or focus on. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com//ep-235-new-year-blues-blahs-in-the-pandemic/

EP #234: Part-Time Gig to Full-Time Gig in Midlife with Catherine Lazure Jan 06, 2022

A part-time career gig can be the perfect way to get clarity around a full-time career gig that you’re passionate about. My guest this week is Catherine Lazure. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-234-part-time-gig-to-full-time-gig-in-midlife-with-catherine-lazure/

EP #233: 4 Steps for a New Year’s Resolution about Feelings Dec 30, 2021

Here are 4 steps for a New Year’s resolution that’s about your feelings rather than simply what you will do or not do in the coming year. What’s so interesting is that this idea creates less resistance and is fun to explore. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-233-4-steps-for-a-new-years-resolution-about-feelings/

EP #232: Why Compare and Despair Doesn’t Serve You in Midlife Dec 23, 2021

“Compare and despair” doesn’t typically serve you in midlife. Comparing yourself to others can lead to a variety of negative emotions and can affect your confidence. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein./ep-232-why-compare-and-despair-doesnt-serve-you-in-midlife/

EP #231: How to Get Unstuck with a Vision Board in Midlife Dec 16, 2021

Using a vision board as a tool to get unstuck in midlife is highly effective. It’s not just assembling the vision board that’s important; it’s also the preparation and the follow-up. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-231-how-to-get-unstuck-with-a-vision-board-in-midlife/

EP #230: Getting Unstuck in Midlife: Insights from Women in the Middle Dec 08, 2021

Getting unstuck in midlife is a goal for many amazing women over 50. When you’re feeling stuck, it’s hard to imagine how to get clarity and move through it. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-230-getting-unstuck-in-midlife-insights-from-women-in-the-middle/

EP #229: How to Survive and Thrive after a Midlife Divorce with Debbie Goin. Dec 02, 2021

A midlife divorce is one of those life transitions that can be really jarring, especially when you’ve been married for 20+ years. Many don’t think it’s possible to survive and thrive. My guest today is Debbie Goin. Debbie is a certified life coach and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-229-how-to-survive-and-thrive-after-a-midlife-divorce-with-debbie-goin/

EP #228: Old Year Resolutions: End-of-the-Year Goals that Work Nov 25, 2021

In today’s episode, we take a look at your “old year resolutions” and how to turn them into end-of-the-year goals that work. Learn more: https://suzyrosentein.com/ep-228-old-year-resolutions-end-of-the-year-goals-that-work/

EP #227: 3 Steps to a Calm Thanksgiving in Midlife Nov 18, 2021

In today’s episode, we take a look at three steps to a calm Thanksgiving in midlife and why it’s important to appreciate that this is even an option. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-227-3-steps-to-a-calm-thanksgiving-in-midlife/

EP #226: 3 Simple Tips to Be Positive on Purpose in Midlife Nov 11, 2021

In today’s episode, we take a look at 3 simple ways to be positive on purpose in midlife and why this matters. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-226-3-simple-tips-to-be-positive-on-purpose-in-midlife/

EP #225: Having Fun with Thoughts About Aging & Your Aging Body with Dr. Heather Bartos Nov 04, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll squirm and learn all about how to have fun thoughts about aging and your aging body. My guest today is Dr. Heather Bartos. She’s a leading voice in the field of women’s health and wellness. She’s also the creator of The Me Spot™ Podcast and totally believes that women are badasses. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-225-having-fun-with-thoughts-about-aging-your-aging-body-with-dr-heather-bartos/

EP #224: The Challenge of Being a Home Cook in Midlife with Christine Pittman. Oct 28, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about how to rethink cooking at home so that you actually like it more than you might expect. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-224-what-you-will-learn-about-the-challenge-of-being-a-home-cook-in-midlife-with-christine-pittman/

EP #223: 8 Strategies for More Gratitude in Midlife Oct 21, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about how to learn to practice gratitude on purpose to create more happiness. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-223-8-strategies-for-more-gratitude-in-midlife/

EP #222: Welcome to the Women in the Middle Academy! Oct 14, 2021

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about a brand new coaching program for midlife women, the Women in the Middle Academy. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-222-welcome-t…e-middle-academy/

EP #221: Authenticity in Midlife Oct 07, 2021

Do you have more authenticity in midlife than you did when you were younger? Many women our age don’t. This week’s episode on Women in the Middle, we take a look at why it’s a good idea to embrace being more authentic, especially in midlife. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-221-authenticity-in-midlife/

EP #220: Top 10 Questions to Reimagine Your Life After 50 Sep 30, 2021

It’s totally possible to ask yourself great questions and reimagine your life after 50. In fact, reimagining your life in your 50s is a great idea. Thinking about turning 50 and what your life will be like after 50 can throw you for a loop, so why not think about all kinds of options? Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-220-top-10-questions-to-reimagine-your-life-after-50

EP #219a: Take the Midlife Panty Power Challenge! Sep 25, 2021

This mini-episode is to invite you to an exciting and fun new midlife challenge. If you’re feeling stuck about self-care and have a plethora of pathetic panties, it’s perfect for you. It’s called the Midlife Panty Power Challenge and it starts October 4, 2021. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-219a-take-the-midlife-panty-power-challenge

EP #219: Midlife Memories of Funny Little Lies from Childhood Sep 23, 2021

Did your parents tell you funny little lies when you were a kid? Today’s episode is about taking a playful romp down memory lane to explore a variety of these little lies or, as some might say, pieces of advice based on questionable facts. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-219-midlife-memories-of-funny-little-lies-from-childhood

EP #218: Exploring Online Community Building & Connections with Marilen Crump Sep 16, 2021

Exploring online community building & connections is more important than ever before. Before the pandemic, who knew that something called “ZOOM” would wind up being a critical app for connection in so many of our lives! The online space, both professionally and personally, is creating so many interesting opportunities for connection. My guest today is Marilen Crump. Marilen has a ton of experience with community building. Learn more: https://suzyrosentein.com/ep-218-exploring-online-community-building-connections-with-marilen-crump

EP #217: The Experience of Forgetting Stuff in Midlife Sep 09, 2021

Are you forgetting more stuff now in midlife? It’s common to notice times that you forget something and wonder whether or not it’s normal. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-217-the-experience-of-forgetting-stuff-in-midlife

EP #216: Finally Get Organized in Midlife with Tracy Hoth Sep 02, 2021

You can finally become more organized in midlife. But you have to believe it!

My guest this week is Tracy Hoth. She’s been a professional organizer for 13 years and helped hundreds of women get organized in their homes and offices. She loves witnessing the magic as she helps her clients combine practical organizing strategies with transformational mindset tools to create the organized life (and home!) they've always wanted. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-216-finally-get-organized-in-midlife-with-tracy-hoth

EP #215: Food, Alcohol & Your Decision to Drink Less in Midlife Angela Mascenik. Aug 26, 2021

It’s so important to learn how to drink less and understand your relationship with food and alcohol in midlife. Over-drinking is common. There’s so much shame and stigma too. Fun times! What’s not common is allowing yourself to think about what you really want in midlife and make decisions from there.

My guest today is Angela Mascenik, the founder of the Stop Over-drinking and Start Living Podcast as well as numerous stop over-drinking coaching programs for women. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-215-food-alcohol-your-decision-to-drink-less-in-midlife-angela-mascenik

EP #214: Write your First Book in Midlife with Lindsey Smith Aug 19, 2021

Have you been thinking about writing a book? You might be stuck because you don’t understand how to think about the decision to write your first book in midlife. My guest today is Lindsey Smith. She’s the Founder of One Idea Press and the Co-Founder of Get It Done Productions, a company specializing in writing, communication, marketing and publishing services. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-214-write-your-first-book-in-midlife-with-lindsey-smith

EP #213: How to Reimagine Coffee and Connection in Midlife with Sharlene Wilder Aug 12, 2021

Who knew that coffee could be reimagined to be an amazing way for more connection in midlife, even during the Pandemic? Today you’ll meet someone who did just that and it turned into the most delicious unexpected adventure! My guest today is Sharlene Wilder, someone who’s career as a professional event planner basically disappeared during the pandemic. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-213-how-to-reimagine-coffee-and-connection-in-midlife-with-sharlene-wilder

EP #212: How to Move from Passion to Purpose with Amy McLaren Aug 05, 2021

Are you longing to be clear about your passion and purpose in the world? This is a common struggle in midlife. My guest today is Amy McLaren, author of the new book, Passion to Purpose: A Seven-Step Journey to Shed Self-Doubt , Find Inspiration, and Change Your Life (and the World) for the Better. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-212-how-to-move-from-passion-to-purpose-with-amy-mclaren

EP #211: Why Self-Care Matters in Midlife Jul 29, 2021

Do you know why self-care matters midlife? If you’re like so many amazing women in the middle, you probably know that you should be prioritizing self-care, but you’re also procrastinating putting yourself first. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-211-why-self-…tters-in-midlife/

EP #210: Getting Unstuck about Midlife Weight Loss with Corinne Crabtree Jul 22, 2021

Do you believe you can get unstuck about midlife weight loss? My guest today, Corinne Crabtree, is a Master Certified Life Coach with a mission to help every woman lose weight and live the exact life they want. Learn more: ep-210-getting-unstuck-about-midlife-weight-loss-with-corinne-crabtree

EP #209: Using Intuition to Make Better Decisions in Midlife with Lisa K Jul 15, 2021

My guest this week is intuition expert, Lisa K. Lisa helps people trust their intuition to make better decisions. She does this by teaching others how to use the power of intuition in their decisions, so they no longer doubt themselves and feel confident moving forward. Learn more: ep-209-using-intuition-to-make-better-decisions-in-midlife-with-lisa-k

EP #208: Career Pivots & Digital Marketing Success with Kim Garst Jul 08, 2021

Being open to career pivots is more important than you might think. Today you’ll meet someone who started out going in one direction, but for a variety of reasons, ended up making a huge pivot that brought her tremendous success. My guest today is Kim Garst, CEO of KG Enterprises and one of the world’s most retweeted people among digital marketers. Learn more: ep-208-career-pivots-digital-marketing-success-with-kim-garst

EP #207: Lessons My Dog Taught Me about Aging Jul 01, 2021

Your dog can teach you many life lessons, especially in midlife. I always knew the relationship with my dogs over the years were significant, but I didn’t really understand the whole extent.

Through loving my dog, I realized several significant insights. Unconditional love is one of the most intense and life changing emotional experiences you can share with your dog. But there’s more; you can also learn to understand the way you’re more compassionate with body parts and age related changes when it’s about your dog. Interestingly, when the same change is about you, you typically don’t feel as compassionate. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-207-lessons-my-dog-taught-me-about-aging/

EP #206: Mermaids & Midlife: Living your Best Life after Loss with Carmen Mantione Jun 24, 2021

Who knew that mermaids could play an important role in learning how to dream again? It’s important to believe that the best might just be yet to come! My guest today is Carmen Mantione.

Carmen suffered a huge loss in her early 40's when her husband died after suffering with an aggressive cancer. She was a widow at 42 and was at a loss as to what to do after his death. She ended up taking a vacation to Mexico that changed her life and created the space she needed to process and grieve. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-206-mermaids-…-carmen-mantione/

EP #205: Genealogy and Your Family Legacy in Midlife with Laurie Hermance-Moore Jun 17, 2021

Genealogy can help you with defining your family legacy and is perfect to explore in midlife. My guest today is Laurie Hermance-Moore and her passion is finding information.

As a genealogist accredited by the International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGenSM), Laurie Hermance-Moore helps clients craft their family’s legacy. With thirty years of research experience, she reveals the forgotten families of her clients, ensuring that their stories are uncovered and captured for future generations. When she’s not working with her clients or serving as a leader in state and national genealogical organizations. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-205-genealogy-and-your-family-legacy-in-midlife-with-laurie-hermance-moore/

EP #204: Empty Nest & Career Re-Imagination in Midlife with Kelly Christian Jun 10, 2021

Turning 50 and dealing with your new empty nest can be a wake-up call that turns your life upside down. That’s what happened to my guest this week, Kelly Christian.

Kelly’s a woman who has owned her own private dyslexia tutoring practice for close to a decade but felt like life was turning upside down as she headed into her 50's. She knew she needed to make some changes but didn’t know where to start. Learn more https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-204-empty-nest-career-re-imagination-in-midlife-with-kelly-christian/

EP #203: Re-Evaluating your Life after Grief in Midlife with Krista St-Germain Jun 03, 2021

Grief is a pretty common emotion in midlife. Experiencing loss is part of the human experience.

My guest today is Krista St-Germain; she’s a Master Certified Life Coach, grief expert, widow, mom and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-203-re-evaluating-your-life-after-grief-in-midlife-with-krista-st-germain/

EP #202: Looking for Personal Happiness Clues in Midlife May 27, 2021

Finding and acknowledging what makes you happy can be a critical skill in midlife. Looking for personal happiness clues in your life can really help you be happier long-term.

One of the best sources of personal happiness clues may be your childhood. You will likely find clues to your happiness in obvious places as well as non-obvious places. Once you know what has made you happy before, you have a head start regarding making yourself happier now. Learn more here!

EP #201: Skin Cancer in Midlife May 20, 2021

Skin cancer in midlife can be extremely scary. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and I’m so pleased to be able to share important information.

My guest this month is someone who knows all too well how important it is to increase your awareness about skin cancer because she’s a survivor of melanoma. She’s also my sister. Learn more here!

EP #200: Celebrating Friendships in Midlife May 13, 2021

Long-term friendships in midlife are a beautiful thing. To help me celebrate the 200th podcast milestone on the Women in the Middle, I’ve invited some of my personal long-term friends to the podcast this week. Learn more.

EP #199a: Stop Waiting & Get Your Midlife Career Unstuck: New Career Clarity Program May 08, 2021

This is a mini-episode to let you know about an exciting new coaching opportunity for you if you’re feeling stuck about your midlife career. It’s called Clear on Career and it starts May 12, 2021.

If you’re in a midlife career funk, you don’t have to feel so alone. It can be extremely frustrating to waste so much time feeling stuck like this. Learn more.

EP #199: Home Sharing as an Empty Nester with Dorothy Mazeau May 06, 2021

Curious about planning ahead for pre-retirement, retirement or just midlife in general? You might just be sitting in and on a gold mine. My guest today is Dorothy Mazeau, Founder of Golden HomeSharing Connections and its online database, Golden Girls Canada. If you’re like me, you probably remember the TV show the Golden Girls. What a fun idea it was to live with your cool girlfriends. Well, it turns out that home sharing is a viable, affordable and do-able option, especially as an empty nester in midlife and beyond. Learn more.

EP #198: How to Make Problem-Solving Effortless in Midlife Apr 29, 2021

Do you struggle with problem-solving in midlife? It’s not uncommon for some of us to get stuck and have more difficulty with decision-making and moving forward. This can get in your way and prevent you from accomplishing your goals.

When problem-solving isn’t effortless, it can create a lot of stress and regret about not accomplishing your goals. You can be really hard on yourself and end up making matters worse. It can also be difficult to see how you’re getting in your own way. By using the example of learning to ride a unicycle, you will see the power of believing in what’s possible. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-198-how-to-make-problem-solving-effortless-in-midlife/

EP #197: Fill Your Career with Joy and Become a Digital Nomad in Midlife Apr 22, 2021

Do you love what you’re doing and what your career is doing for you in midlife? It seems like an obvious question, but really think about it. You might not be as intentional now in midlife as you could be.

My guest today is Mindset Coach and Business Advisor for Coaches, Jennifer Trask. She’s all about filling her life with joy in her career and being a digital nomad. Learn more here.

EP #196: 12 Amazing Reasons to Hire a Midlife Coach to Get Unstuck Apr 15, 2021

Have you felt really stuck about something in midlife? Once you’re stuck for awhile, the next thought could be, who can help me? That’s when you just might wonder if it would be worth it to you to hire a midlife coach. Does this sound familiar?

If you want to save time and apply the coaching concepts you’re learning here on the Women in the Middle Podcast, getting help with understanding your thinking more than you currently do will really help you the rest of your life. You will learn how your thoughts can be used on purpose to create the results that you are committed to in your life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-196-12-amazing-reasons-to-hire-a-midlife-coach-to-get-unstuck/

EP #195: What Do You Crave in Midlife? Apr 08, 2021

Do you know what you crave in midlife? It’s common to be more disconnected from this kind of feeling as adults. However, you were likely an expert at craving what you wanted as a kid.

As midlife women, it can be difficult to understand what you really want; this confusion about your desire can lead to feeling stuck in midlife. Join us today as we look at some basic questions to help you access what you really want and also how to be on the look out for the way you think about your ability to have desire and actually crave something. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-195-what-do-you-crave-in-midlife/

EP #194: Thinking about Food in Midlife Apr 01, 2021

Right now you might be thinking about food a lot more than usual. With all of the pandemic related stress, you might want comfort and to be comfortable.

Food is one of those topics in life that comes with a lot of emotion attached to it. It’s critical to understand how you think about food so that you can empower yourself to be intentional about eating. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-194-thinking-about-food-in-midlife/

EP #193. Midlife in the Pandemic: One Year Retrospective Mar 25, 2021

It’s hard to believe one midlife year has gone by in the pandemic. It would have been impossible to predict how the experience was going to go.

This episode is a retrospective. The midlife experience was both similar and different; everyone’s experience around the world was also similar and different. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-193-midlife-in-the-pandemic-one-year-retrospective/

EP #192: The Fear of Dying Too Soon in Midlife Mar 18, 2021

Are you afraid of dying too soon in midlife? It’s a common fear but one that is often a little more difficult to talk about.

When you think thoughts about running out of time, which are also common, they’re usually related to fear of dying too soon. Understanding this connection is really useful. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-192-the-fear-of-dying-too-soon-in-midlife/

EP #191: Following your Passion as an Educator in Midlife with Gail Baker Mar 11, 2021

Midlife career transitions can be challenging and exciting. This week’s guest shares her story of new beginnings and career transitions as someone who is passionate about education. Gail Baker is a Co-Founder and past Head of School of The Toronto Heschel School and Co-Creator of The Intergenerational Classroom. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-191-following-your-passion-as-an-educator-in-midlife-with-gail-baker/

EP #190: Who Do You Think You Are in Midlife? Mar 04, 2021

Who do you think you are in midlife? It’s a great question to ask yourself now more than ever. This week’s episode is all about how thoughts that label yourself can have negative effects that you’re not even aware of.

Midlife women get used to responding to other people’s opinions and limiting beliefs about them. You can learn a skill to help raise your awareness to your habitual pattern and learn how to stop being at the effect of these beliefs. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-190-who-do-you-think-you-are-in-midlife/

EP #189: How Coaching Can Help You Make a Career Change in Midlife with Carolyn Gillespie Feb 25, 2021

Making a career change in midlife can be scary and confusing. My guest today is Carolyn Gillespie and she was feeling stuck in her career. As you can imagine, this is super common with women our age.

Carolyn felt stuck and wanted a new job. But she knew she needed to get more clear about what she actually wanted and to get over the hump of being stuck. She also knew she needed to gain confidence and get to the point where she even understood what her options were.

Carolyn reached out for coaching. She was so ready to do the work. What that means is that she was ready to dig...to ask herself tough questions and to be vulnerable.

Ultimately, Carolyn figured out how to combine her past experiences and education together to find fulfillment. She set out to find a new job in 2020, and though it didn't happen anywhere close to how she expected it to, she was able to do it and is super excited about what opportunity she created for herself.

I know you’re going to enjoy this interview!

Learn more: HERE

EP #188: How Yoga Helped Me Discover My True Self in Midlife with Stephannie Weikert Feb 18, 2021

Numbing your inner experience leads to more stress rather than less. It’s a quick fix but it rarely helps you find what you’re looking for. This week’s guest, yoga expert Stephannie Weikert, shares her personal story of self-discovery and self-acceptance in midlife. Stephannie is someone who went from stressed and full of self-doubt to calm and confident. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-188-how-yoga-helped-me-discover-my-true-self-in-midlife-with-stephannie-weikert/

EP #187: Taking Action on your Vision Board and Dreams in Midlife Feb 11, 2021

Vision boards and dream awareness activities are great first steps when it comes to thinking about what you want for your future. It’s common not to take the time that’s necessary to even think about your future and how to avoid regrets.

When you do finally make some plans, it’s still important to set priorities and drill down to specifics. Many times, a vision board alone won’t help you do that. Learn more HERE!

EP #186: What Makes you Squirm in Midlife Feb 04, 2021

What makes you uncomfortable can change in midlife. I like to call this kind of discomfort “squirm worthy.” This is when you don’t know whether to laugh or cry, but you know you’re uncomfortable even if you don’t know why. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-186-what-makes-you-squirm-in-midlife/

EP #185: Creating a Career on the Road in Midlife: Who We Are Now with Michelle Fishburne Jan 29, 2021

Sometimes your most creative problem-solving happens when you least expect it. Today’s interview is with Michelle Fishburne, someone who was laid off during the early part of pandemic and turned it into an opportunity to make a contribution.

Michelle was a single, empty-nester 57-year-old without a job and without a home. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-185-creating-a-career-on-the-road-in-midlife-who-we-are-now-with-michelle-fishburne/

EP #184: Are You on the Right Path in Midlife? Jan 22, 2021

When you’re stuck, it’s easy to think you’re no longer on the right path. What this means to you is subjective; there are so many reasons to think it.

It can be extremely frustrating though. Being stuck is difficult enough, but to start to question whether or not you’re on the right path…that’s different. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-184-are-you-on-the-right-path-in-midlife/

EP #183: New Midlife Book: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50 Jan 14, 2021

You can celebrate life more in midlife, especially after 50; this can be your new mantra! My new book, 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets and Live your Best Life can give you amazing perspective about why more celebration in your life is a good thing. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-183-new-midlife-book-50-ways-to-celebrate-life-after-50/

EP #182: Why Pets are Good for your Health in Midlife and Beyond with Dr. Margit Muller Jan 08, 2021

Pets can have a powerful impact on your mental and physical health. Today’s guest, veterinarian Dr. Margit Muller, sheds light on the scientific evidence to support why it’s mutually beneficial and fun to have relationships with your pets (which often include dogs, cats, birds, horses and more!). Learn more: CLICK HERE.

EP #181: Top 3 Reasons Why a Vision Board is a GREAT Idea in 2021 Dec 31, 2020

Doing a vision board in 2021 is a great idea. For sure, vision boards, or dream boards, are a popular thing to do when you want to be more intentional about your life.

But now, during the pandemic, you have an opportunity to be a little more intentional than you might think possible. The reason is that you might want to give yourself a chance to think about how you really want to experience the pandemic. As crazy as the overall pandemic experience might be, it’s still possible to think about how you want to feel during the experience. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-181-top-3-reasons-why-a-vision-board-is-a-great-idea-in-2021/

EP #180: Covid 19 and Extra Family Stress with Sara Dimerman Dec 25, 2020

COVID-19 related family stress is alive and well in families everywhere. There are so many details to think about, understand and apply that it’s no wonder it’s difficult to feel calm and on top of your regular routine.

My guest today, psychologist Sara Dimmerman, helps shed light on what’s going on with COVID-19 related stress and what you can do about it. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-180-covid-19-and-extra-family-stress-with-sara-dimerman/

EP #179: Finding My Passion to Teach Creativity in Midlife with Eileen McKenna Dec 17, 2020

If not now, when? Do you ever notice yourself thinking this? If so, you have a lot in common with my guest this week, Eileen McKenna.

Eileen didn’t have the confidence to pursue art back in college. She became a graphic designer instead. As she approached 40, however, she tried to figure out what was still holding her back. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-179-finding-my-passion-to-teach-creativity-in-midlife-with-eileen-mckenna/

EP #178: A Candid & Humorous Look at Aging with Joan Lunden Dec 11, 2020

Joan Lunden stops by the podcast today to talk about her new book, Why Did I Come Into This Room? What followed was an incredibly candid and hilarious conversation about aging.

Joan’s has such an interesting life. An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, and women’s health & wellness advocate, she has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 30 years. Women in the Middle like us pretty much grew up feeling connected in some way to Joan Lunden.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-178-a-candid-humorous-look-at-aging-with-joan-lunden/

EP #177: 5 Top Midlife Lessons Learned from the 1st Year in the Finally First Club Dec 03, 2020

Get insight from the top five midlife lessons learned from the first year in the Finally First midlife membership. Join us today to explore consistent feedback about the transformation women are experiencing as they get the clarity, courage and connection they’ve been looking for by being a member of the Finally First Club. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-177-5-top-midlife-lessons-learned-from-the-1st-year-in-the-finally-first-club/

EP #176: How to Explore & Soar when you’re Stuck in Midlife with Paula Rosecky Nov 27, 2020

Learning how to explore when you’re stuck in midlife is not always easy or comfortable. My guest today learned that first-hand but it was well worth it because she successfully got unstuck and is soaring now!

Meet Paula Rosecky. She considers herself a “Human Insights Investigator” and is an independent customer insights (market research) professional, facilitator, and leadership coach with a particular focus on decision making and journeys. As a first-born to immigrant parents from the Czech Republic, she is fascinated by immigrant stories and international travel. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-176-how-to-explore-soar-when-youre-stuck-in-midlife-with-paula-rosecky/

EP #175: How Designing Jewelry Got My Career Unstuck in Midlife with Nancy Marland Nov 19, 2020

Jewelry Design as a second career in midlife sounds fun, right. Today’s episode is about How Designing Jewelry Got My Career Unstuck in Midlife with Nancy Marland.

It’s funny about career change in midlife. It seems like you SHOULD know what you want once you decide you need to move on from your current job. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-175-how-designing-jewelry-got-my-career-unstuck-in-midlife-with-nancy-marland/

EP #174: Best Midlife Career Changes We All Wish We Made in Our 30s Nov 12, 2020

Today we’re talking about the Best Midlife Career Changes We All Wish We Made in Our 30s.

It’s funny about career change in midlife. Some women are more open to it than others. Personally, the emotion of fear had way more of an effect in my life on this topic than I ever expected. I was surprised by it. Fear isn’t the only thing that gets in the way.

I also wasn’t even clear on what I wanted when it came to my career. As it turns out, it’s not just “what” you want to do. It’s also about what else makes you happy and gives you joy that surrounds your job, or are softer aspects of your work experience, like commuting and the way in which you work with people...or not, for example.

Join us today to explore eight common reasons midlife women want to make career changes; quite honestly, they are also reasons that we often wish we had made decades ago. You will get lots of inspiration for what you want and why so get ready!

Enjoy this episode!

More here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-174-best-midlife-career-changes-we-all-wish-we-made-in-our-30s/

EP #173: Reimagine your Career to Get Unstuck in Midlife with Laura Blaisdell, MD/MPH Nov 06, 2020

Today we’re talking about how to reimagine your career to get unstuck in midlife. My guest is Laura Blaisdell, MD, a doctor who took her love of medicine, public health and people and turned it into a successful consulting business.

I’m thrilled to bring you this interview with Laura actually because as a past client, she shares the process of her self-discovery and transformation so well and in a way that you’ll really be able to relate too.

Laura had a “stuck story” much like so many of us. She did know what she wanted to do. And she didn’t know how to figure it out. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-173-reimagine-your-career-to-get-unstuck-in-midlife-with-laura-blaisdell-md-mph/

EP #172: Midlife Stories on Purpose. Oct 29, 2020

Today we’re talking about how to live less on autopilot and tell stories on purpose in midlife. It can be a real problem when you’re not aware of how you speak and recap things that happen in your life.

The problem is that much of what you say and think is not intentional. It’s also not common to be really connected to the feelings you’re creating. Once you understand the relationship, you can make it work for you.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-172-midlife-stories-on-purpose/

EP #171: 4 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife. Oct 22, 2020

If you’re feeling stuck in midlife, you probably know you are going to have to make a change and reinvent yourself to be happy going forward.

You may not know what you want yet or how to get unstuck, or even what you have to do, but you have started to become more clear that you’re no longer content and that it’s time to be more intentional with your life. You know you don’t want regrets. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-171-4-ways-to-reinvent-yourself-in-midlife/

EP #170: Why It’s Important to Learn More about Money in Midlife with Chika Obih, CPA Oct 15, 2020

Are you afraid of money and tax issues in midlife? You’re not alone.

It’s common for midlife women to have some fear around money. My guest Chika Obih, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who’s owned her own firm for over 10 years now.

Chika teaches women entrepreneurs how to get smarter about their taxes so they can make money-generating business decisions with confidence and boost their bottom line.

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-170-why-its-important-to-learn-more-about-money-in-midlife-with-chika-obih-cpa/

EP #169: Naked, Afraid and Vulnerable in Midlife Oct 08, 2020

Are you comfortable feeling vulnerable in midlife? Probably not. Discomfort is what’s common but most of us don’t realize why it’s so important to embrace vulnerability, even when you’re naked and afraid sometimes.

Today’s episode is a funny one, but also drives an important point home about the importance of vulnerability to living a meaningful, purposeful life without regrets. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-169-naked-afraid-and-vulnerable-in-midlife/

EP #168: How I Finally Put Myself First & Got Excited about My Life Again with Lisa Russell Oct 01, 2020

It’s not fun to realize you’re not as happy as want to be in midlife. You might not know what the actual problem is either. But you have a sense that you want more or need to change something.

Meet our guest today, Lisa Russell, a woman in the middle who was stuck. She realized the every day started to feel the same. Lisa was dealing with empty nest related changes and felt herself searching for something. She discovered mindfulness practice and applied her new skills to midlife weight loss. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-168-how-i-finally-put-myself-first-got-excited-about-my-life-again-with-lisa-russell/

EP #167: 9 Mind Hacks When You’re Feeling Troubled by Uncertainty Sep 24, 2020

Uncertainty in life is handled differently by each of us. Interestingly, the experience of midlife and the pandemic each bring their fair of surprising uncertainty and many of us find it a bit overwhelming at times.

It’s common to think that there is more in life that is certain than not. It’s kind of like you lull yourself into a false sense of security by believing that what you have planned, like vacations, kids’ programs, educational experiences, menopause, empty nest, etc., will go off without a hitch. However, this simply isn’t true. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-167-9-mind-hacks-when-youre-feeling-troubled-by-uncertainty/

EP #166: Are You Worried about Looking your Age? You’re Not Alone! Sep 17, 2020

Are you worried about looking your age? You’re not alone.

When most midlife women think about getting older, they also think about looking their age and it brings up a lot of negative emotion, including worry. Sometimes you don’t even know you have thoughts like this that wouldn’t be supportive of self-love and pro-aging. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-166-are-you-worried-about-looking-your-age-youre-not-alone/

EP #165: The Urge to Compare and Despair in Midlife Sep 10, 2020

Do you “compare and despair?” It can become quite a habit in midlife that doesn’t feel good yet it can feel like quite an urge.

The tendency to engage in comparing yourself to others and then experiencing negative emotion, like despair, envy, insecurity, anger, sadness, etc. can become an unintentional habit.

Like other habits, increased awareness of your thinking can help to break the pattern. However, there’s much to be learned from the experience. For example, your feelings of envy can be quite instructional in terms of your true desires. Likewise, understanding who you’re comparing yourself to and why can also provide insights into what is going on in your mind.

In the end, most would agree that shifting your energy more toward appreciation and gratitude for your improved thought awareness skills and commitment to mindfulness practice with get you farther ahead on the road to becoming the woman you want to be, living midlife on purpose!

Enjoy this episode!

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-165-the-urge-to-compare-and-despair-in-midlife/

EP #164: Why You Need to Get to Know your Midlife Sexual Self with Dr. Sonia Wright Sep 03, 2020

Sex seems to be a hot topic no matter your age. This is especially true in midlife for many reasons. Things like empty nest and menopause add even more layers to understanding this topic for sure.

Our guest today is Dr. Sonia Wright, who’s on a mission to help women embrace their sexuality as well as end the emotional pain and isolation associated with sexual difficulties. She believes wholeheartedly that all women deserve to experience pleasurable sexual intimacy. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-164-why-you-need-to-get-to-know-your-midlife-sexual-self-with-dr-sonia-wright/

EP #163: Why You Need to Get Over Feeling Stuck in Midlife Aug 27, 2020

Feeling stuck in midlife can be overwhelming. The interesting thing about feeling this way is that it is confusing. Many of us have never been stuck like this before.

It’s easy and common to look outside of yourself for the answers. It can even feel like your stuckness is out of control.

But like everything in life, your feelings are created by your thoughts. Being stuck and feeling stuck is actually a choice, even though it doesn’t really feel that way.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-163-why-you-need-to-get-over-feeling-stuck-in-midlife/

EP #162: 5 Amazing Midlife Questions to Live your Best Life Aug 20, 2020

The questions you ask yourself can both help and hurt you when you’re trying to live your best life in midlife. They can be useful and not useful. This is why it’s a great idea to understand what’s going on up there in your mind.

It’s so common, especially for midlife women, to ask questions that result in some kind of an answer that doesn’t make you feel good about yourself. It’s also common to ask yourself a lot of questions out of habit. You may not even realize how often you do this. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-162-5-amazing-midlife-questions-to-live-your-best-life/

EP #161: 4 Midlife Myths Women Need to Put Aside NOW for Their Own Wellbeing Aug 13, 2020

Midlife myths can create a lot of negative emotion. You may not even be aware of how committed you are to having certain negative beliefs about aging and midlife in general.

In today’s episode, we explore 4 midlife myths women need to put aside now for their own wellbeing. The definition of a myth is simply that it’s a widely held belief or idea. Learn more here:

https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-161-4-midlife-myths-women-need-to-put-aside-now-for-their-own-wellbeing/

EP #160: When the Pandemic Tries to Ruin your 50th Birthday with Diane Shephard Aug 06, 2020

So many 50th birthday celebrations are being cancelled this year due to the pandemic. Today we’re talking to a woman who planned a beautifully fulfilling and varied milestone celebration but Covid 19 ensured everything got cancelled.

My guest today is Diane Shephard. Diane was very excited about what she had planned this year. When things unravelled, she eventually realized she no longer had anything in her calendar at all! Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-160-when-the-pandemic-tries-to-ruin-your-50th-birthday-with-diane-shephard/

EP #159: Stories that Keep You Stuck in Midlife Jul 30, 2020

Today we’re talking about the way that the stories that you tell yourself can keep you stuck. Stories are part of who we are. We interpret our lives through stories and use them to help us understand life.

The problem is when your stories are on autopilot and don’t end up helping you get the results you want. You just keep believing your interpretation without question. Nothing changes. You accept your results. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-159-stories-that-keep-you-stuck-in-midlife/

EP #158: Finding Peace as a Midlife Woman with Jennifer Forster Jul 16, 2020

Today we’re talking about the importance of finding the courage to make a shift in your life. The thing is, this path forward may not be clear. Instead, you may notice a constant nudge or pull toward making a big change in midlife. Even when you’re a serial entrepreneur. Even when you’re in corporate. Even when you don’t have a plan.

My guest today is Jennifer Forster and she has quite a story to tell. She’s the author of the Power of a Peaceful Woman: 49 Ways to drop the armour and defuse the drama. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-158-finding-peace-as-a-midlife-woman-with-jennifer-forster/

EP #157: Learning How to Network in Midlife with Nefateria Fonda Jul 09, 2020

Today we’re talking about the importance of learning how to network in midlife with Nefateria Fonda.

Nefateria Fonda is Certified Business and Sales Coach and PRESIDENT of Go Get It, Inc. She’s also an Author and Speaker specializing in helping new parallel-preneurs. Parallel-preneurs are professionals who are building a service-based business while they are working. Nef helps them get clear on who they serve and how they serve them. She also helps them build confidence in their sales skills so that they can get cash into their business. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-157-learning-how-to-network-in-midlife-with-nefateria-fonda/

EP #156: Finding Joy in the Present Moment with Tom Sterner, Author of The Practicing Mind Jul 02, 2020

Today we’re talking about the importance of developing more thought awareness, especially in midlife.

Our guest today is Thomas M. Sterner, author of the amazing book, The Practicing Mind: Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life -- Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process. He’s also the founder and CEO of The Practicing Mind Institute and is an expert in Present Moment Functioning.

Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-156-finding-joy-in-the-present-moment-with-tom-sterner-author-of-the-practicing-mind/

EP #155: How to Make your Midlife Marriage Better with Maggie Reyes Jun 25, 2020

Today we’re talking about midlife marriage and how to make it better with guest marriage expert, Maggie Reyes.

Maggie is a Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious women create the marriages of their dreams. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-155how-to-make-your-midlife-marriage-better/

EP #154: Midlife Make Up and More with Elise Marquam Jahns Jun 18, 2020

Today we’re talking about midlife make up and more with guest midlife beauty expert, Elise Marquam Jahns.

It’s no surprise that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when shopping for beauty products. It’s hard to find information about what’s best to use when you’re over 50. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-154-midlife-make-up-and-more-with-elise-marquam-jahns/

EP #153: Be the Queen of your Brain Domain in Midlife Jun 11, 2020

Being the “Queen of your Brain Domain” is something that you hear at the end of every Women in the Middle Podcast episode. Today we’re talking about what this phrase means and why it’s an amazing way to be in midlife.

It feels way better to understand your emotions and feel like your life is under control. However, when you don’t have the skills to understand your thinking and how it affects your emotions, it’s common to feel like more things are uncertain and just respond to life willy nilly. It’s a much more “out of control” experience. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-153-be-the-queen-of-your-brain-domain-in-midlife/

EP #152: Why your Midlife Hair is Happy on Holiday May 28, 2020

Hair is a common bonding topic during the pandemic. Today’s episode is all about why you and your midlife hair are enjoying a holiday from constant coloring, trimming, shaving and more.

Many women and men are experiencing hair angst during this strange period of time. Gray hair, armpit hair, leg hair, long hair, beards and moustaches are getting a lot of attention these days. They’re also opening the door to a lot of thinking and self-reflection. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-152-why-your-midlife-hair-is-happy-on-holiday/

EP #151: Seven Ways to Bring Excitement Back to your Future May 21, 2020

Today’s episode is all about setting yourself up for the exciting future you want and specifically, seven ways to bring excitement back to your future.

When you think back to your childhood and younger years, it’s usually not too difficult to remember a time or two that you were really excited about your future. Perhaps even tingling with excitement. But now that you’re older, that same level of excitement about your next chapter isn’t the same at all. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-151-seven-ways-to-bring-excitement-back-to-your-future/

EP #150: Why Thinking about What you SHOULD Do in Midlife Keeps you Stuck May 14, 2020

Today’s episode is all about why thinking about what you SHOULD do in midlife keeps you stuck, why it’s a problem and what you can do about it.

It can be surprising to realize how often you think about what you should be doing instead of what you are doing. The way “should thinking” plays out in your mind is that it creates incredibly negative emotions that aren’t typically that motivating and actually serve to keep you stuck.

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-150-why-thinking-about-what-you-should-do-in-midlife-keeps-you-stuck/

EP #149: Top 5 Reasons to Write Letters Again in Midlife May 07, 2020

Today’s episode is all about the importance of writing letters again and the top five reasons you should consider bringing this meaningful activity back into your life, especially now, in midlife.

If you’re like most women in the middle, you probably haven’t written too many letters lately. However, you probably did quite a bit of letter writing as a kid; it was a popular thing to do back then. It was also a popular way to stay in touch with people you cared about. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-149-top-5-reasons-to-write-letters-again-in-midlife/

EP #148: 5 Togetherness Tips when your Empty Nest Fills Up Again Apr 30, 2020

Today’s episode is all about the bumpy transition of adult kids moving back home, or, what it’s like when your empty nest fills up again.

It’s common for this to happen on occasion after your kids leave the first time; however, the pandemic situation has created a bit of a different situation in that many grown kids have moved back home without much warning or emotional preparation for anyone. Pre-pandemic, graduates would move back home when they were looking for work, or perhaps your grown kid lost his or her job and needed to move home because of financial reasons. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-148-5-togetherness-tips-when-your-empty-nest-fills-up-again/

EP #147: The Beauty and Curse of Midlife Boredom Apr 23, 2020

Today’s episode is all about the beauty and curse of midlife boredom.

Being bored is common for women in the middle. Boredom might have been coming up for you on the regular, even without the pandemic, but the situation with COVID-19 is definitely shining a big spotlight on it for many women our age. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-147-the-beauty-and-curse-of-midlife-boredom/

EP #146: 4 Things to Consider When You Need More Midlife Space Apr 16, 2020

Today’s episode is all about the importance of having more space in midlife. You’ll learn four specific things to consider when you really want to change your personal, physical and/or emotional space in your home.

For sure, you probably feel stuck at home during the restrictions and orders to stay at home during COVID-19. It’s important to notice how you feel when you think about anything, especially this during such a trying time. There’s a big difference when you compare these two thoughts: being stuck at home vs. being safe at home. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-146-4-things-to-consider-when-you-need-more-midlife-space/

EP #145: 7 Calming Life Hacks for Uncertain Midlife Times Apr 09, 2020

Today’s episode is all about actual suggestions to create more calm in your life. You’ll learn seven calming life hacks for uncertain midlife times.

For sure, COVID-19 has turned the world upside down. There’s a lot going on and we’re all in this together. This kind of collective feeling has ever happened before in our lifetime. It’s an unprecedented time in our history. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-145-7-calming-life-hacks-for-uncertain-midlife-times/

EP #144: The Joy of Coaching with Like-Minded Women Apr 02, 2020

Today’s episode is all about the beauty of coaching with like-minded midlife women and why joining the Finally First Midlife Membership may be what you were looking for but didn’t really understand why.

But first, we talked about urge management; in particular, the urge to touch your face was discussed because it’s an important public health message right now with COVID-19. It turns out, most people touch their face way more than they know. NOT touching your face is an important skill to develop. Mindfulness strategies can help.

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-144-the-joy-of-coaching-with-like-minded-women/

EP #143: How to Put Yourself First without Midlife Guilt Mar 26, 2020

Today’s episode is all about how to put yourself first in midlife without the guilt. Unfortunately, feeling guilty is a common part of self care with women in the middle. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

There are several common reasons why it’s so common to feel guilty while focusing on self care at our age and stage. You may have recognized feeling indulgent or generally uncomfortable when trying to follow through on doing things specifically because you decided it’s important for you. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-143-how-to-put-yourself-first-without-midlife-guilt/

EP #142: 4 Things You Need to Know to Make a Midlife Career Change Mar 19, 2020

Today’s episode is all about the four things you need to know when you want to make a midlife career change.

For me, feeling stuck and confused for five years, from 45 to 50 years old, taught me a lot about what this is like for so many women in the middle. Feelings of boredom, being stagnant and unfulfilled are super common. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-142-4-things-you-need-to-know-to-make-a-midlife-career-change/

EP #141: Why your Midlife Crisis is Not the One your Momma Had Mar 12, 2020

Today’s episode is all about what a midlife crisis is and how it’s likely not the same as what your mom experienced.

When thinking about what a “midlife crisis” is, it’s important to understand a little bit about how the use of the phrase has evolved and changed for men and women. It used to be more common to only think of men having trouble with this tradition in an effort to reclaim their youth, whereas women struggled and coped with menopause. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-141-why-your-midlife-crisis-is-not-the-one-your-momma-had/

EP #140: The Cost of Staying Stuck & Playing the Waiting Game in Midlife Mar 05, 2020

Today’s episode is all about staying stuck and playing the waiting game in midlife. We’re going to put a different spin on the way you usually think about it too.

It’s common to think of being stuck as having no control and wanting something external to actually fix the problem or get you unstuck. You sometimes catch yourself waiting for something to happen so that you can have a change. Being stuck might go on for years. It’s not fun. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-140-the-cost-of-staying-stuck-playing-the-waiting-game-in-midlife/

EP #139: 5 Ways to Use Envy for Good in Midlife Feb 27, 2020

Today’s episode will help you understand how to use envy for positive change in your life. Envy is one of those common negative emotions that can make you uncomfortable. But, when you understand what envy is helping you see about yourself, you can use envy for good, especially in midlife. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-139-5-ways-to-use-envy-for-good-in-midlife/

EP #138: Following your Passion to Create, Recycle & Educate with Joanne Jones Feb 20, 2020

Today’s episode is all about the road to following your passion. Specifically, my guest today is Joanne Jones, Textile Artist, Designer and owner of Mined reCreations in Ontario.

Mined reCreations is where fashion is meaningful and style has a cause. Joanne makes one-of-a-kind handbags and satchels made from recycled clothing. As if this wasn’t cool enough, Joanne’s story gets even better. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-138-following-your-passion-to-create-recycle-educate-with-joanne-jones/

EP #137: 6 Steps to Make your Midlife Plans More Fun Feb 13, 2020

Knowing how you can make midlife plans and planning more fun can bring a lot more joy and pleasure into your life. Today’s show is all about why you should consider doing this on a regular basis.

In midlife, it’s common to feel like you’ve been spit out at the other end of a chaotic swirling vortex, only to find yourself older and more confused. There are many reasons for this and most of them have to do with the transition into a new and very different stage of life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-137-6-steps-to-make-your-midlife-plans-more-fun/

EP #136: Mahjong as a Mother & Daughter Tradition with Cheryl Zeldin & Ruth Zimelman Feb 06, 2020

Today’s episode is all about the game of Mahjong as a Mother and Daughter Tradition. My guests today are a mother daughter team who love the game of Mahj. The thing is that Mahjong turns out to be an amazing way to meet new people, spend time with your family and create an important family tradition. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-136-mahjong-as-a-mother-daughter-tradition-with-cheryl-zeldin-ruth-zimelman/

EP #135: Weight Loss & Wake Up Calls in Midlife with Cookie Rosenblum, MA. Jan 30, 2020

Today’s episode is about weight loss and wake up calls in midlife. My guest today is Weight Loss Coach and Entrepreneur, Cookie Rosenblum, MA. It turns out that she’s the perfect person to talk to about this unique combination of topics today.

For over 25 years, Cookie’s expertise has helped thousands of women change their bodies and their lives from the inside out. She’s a master level life coach, an author and host of a highly acclaimed podcast on itunes. She shares some amazingly helpful weight loss perspective and tips for women in the middle.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-135-weight-loss-wake-up-calls-in-midlife-with-cookie-rosenblum-ma/

EP #134: Do you Feel Old in Midlife? Jan 23, 2020

Today’s episode is about feeling old in midlife. It’s important to talk about feeling old because it takes up so much emotional and intellectual real estate at this age and stage of life.

Do you remember when you first felt old? It’s funny but feeling old isn’t intrinsically positive or negative. In fact, often, when you’re young, you probably enjoyed when you felt old. But it’s a different story in midlife. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-134-do-you-feel-old-in-midlife/

EP #133: Honoring your Introversion in Midlife, Interview with Caroline Wood Jan 16, 2020

Today’s episode takes a look at what it’s like to be an introvert in business in midlife.

It turns out that introversion is a thing in midlife. My guest today is Caroline Wood;

Caroline is an introvert supporting other introverts to build a successful businesses that honours their introversion, rather than feeling like they have to pretend to be an extravert to get ahead.

Caroline teaches that you can be a successful business owner as an introvert without having to pretend to be an extravert. She believes that you’re probably going to be more successful being authentic to your introversion rather than exhausting yourself as an extravert. Such good news, right?

Caroline teaches specific strategies and the mindset shift necessary to be open to the wide variety of opportunities available now to build a business that works with your personality, even as an introvert.

That’s what I call midlife on purpose. Enjoy the interview!

Lear More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-133-honoring-your-introversion-in-midlife-interview-with-caroline-wood/

EP #132: Top Three Vision Board Mistakes to Avoid in 2020 Jan 09, 2020

The year 2020 is the perfect time of year to create a vision board. This episode is about how to avoid the top three common mistakes that get in the way when it comes to making a vision board that really works.

Vision boards can be exceptionally helpful and fun tools to increase clarity about what you want to create in the future. However, it’s easy for many people to make mistakes that will make it more difficult to move their vision and dreams about the future forward into action. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-132-top-three-vision-board-mistakes-to-avoid-in-2020/

EP #131: Make your 2020 New Year’s Resolution the BEST One Ever! Jan 02, 2020

Today’s episode takes a bit of a different twist on New Year’s Resolutions. Not everyone embraces the idea of a New Year’s Resolution.

Resolutions can throw you for a loop and bring up all kinds of negative thoughts and feelings. So many of us have had a disappointing experience with them. Like everything else, however, the way you think ABOUT resolutions is directly related to their success. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-131-make-your-2020-new-years-resolution-the-best-one-ever/

EP #130: Three Steps to Regret-proof Your Holidays in Midlife Dec 26, 2019

Holiday time with family in midlife can be a blast but can also be quite stressful. Thinking about self-care is probably the last thing on your giant list.

This week’s episode is all about three simple steps to help you put YOU back on your list. When you learn to invite mindfulness into your life, you also take a giant step toward taking care of yourself. In midlife, this can mean being more intentional about your life.

How you define “intentional” is up to you, but you may not naturally think about feeling on purpose. When it comes to your emotional state, you may be more prone to closing your eyes and hoping for the best.

It turns out that there’s more you can do. Tune in to learn three simple steps to increase your awareness and increase the likelihood that you won’t have regrets over the holidays. You have more control than you think when it comes to regret-proofing your life!

Don’t miss this episode!

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-130-three-steps-to-regret-proof-your-holidays-in-midlife/

EP #129: When your Parent has Alzheimer’s or Dementia, Interview with Heather Negin Dec 19, 2019

My guest today has a unique approach for Alzheimer’s and Dementia treatment. As a Speech Language Pathologist, Heather Negin unknowingly had a special set of skills and insights to bring to her personal situation with her parents. This insight has shaped her career and she’s never looked back.

As you know, we’re inundated with negative messages about adult onset cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and caregiving responsibilities. And, it’s totally a midlife thing. As daughters, it’s super common to be dealing with this with our parents and others we love at this age and stage of life.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-129-when-your-parent-has-alzheimers-or-dementia-interview-with-heather-negin/

EP #128: Midlife Resistance or Midlife Regret Dec 12, 2019

Today we’re taking a look at midlife resistance and midlife regret and asking which is worse. Each one causes pain but in a different way.

There are three common areas where resistance will show up in midlife: career, relationships and self-care. You may not know how much you’re resisting a goal until you’re really honest with yourself about the results you’re creating. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-128-midlife-resistance-or-midlife-regret/

EP #127: The Secret To Finding your Midlife Passion Project Dec 05, 2019

Today we’re talking about the secret to finding your midlife passion project, as well a new midlife coaching program, the Finally First Midlife Membership.

Many think that hobbies and passion projects are the same. However, there are subtle differences. Passion projects feel “bigger” than hobbies. You might actually feel compelled to do your passion project where you might simply choose your hobby as a relaxation outlet. The energy is different. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-127-the-secret-to-finding-your-midlife-passion-project/

EP #126: 10 Reasons to be Grateful for Midlife Nov 28, 2019

Today we’re talking about my top 10 reasons for feeling grateful for midlife. Notice the word “for.” We’re taking a look at feeling gratitude for midlife itself rather than feeling more grateful while you’re in midlife. This is a subtle but important nuance in today’s episode.

Gratitude is really about feeling thankful. You can express gratitude and you can notice that you feel grateful. Either way, studies show more and more that there can be a relationship between gratitude and many positive health and lifestyle effects. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-126-10-reasons-to-be-grateful-for-midlife/

EP #125: Why You Need to Create Community in Midlife? Nov 22, 2019

Today we’re talking about why you need to actually create community in midlife. That may come as a bit of a surprise to you. But, just like everything else in midlife, it’s important to be intentionally as you do midlife on purpose.

Community is, by its most basic definition, a group of people who are connected in some way. There’s a feeling of fellowship. There are shared commonalities. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-125-why-you-need-to-create-community-in-midlife/

EP #124: What Triggers Your Resistance in Midlife? Nov 14, 2019

Today we’re getting to the bottom of what triggers your resistance. Even resistance for things you really want.

This can be super frustrating and confusing. You think you know what you want. Perhaps it’s a change; maybe it’s going after a goal. But you’re not seeing the results that are in alignment with what you want. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-124-what-triggers-your-resistance-in-midlife/

EP #123: How to Avoid an Accidental Midlife Nov 07, 2019

Without careful attention, your midlife might not be what you had hoped. Today we’re talking about how to avoid what I’m calling an accidental midlife.

Why should you avoid having an accidental midlife, you might be wondering? So you can do midlife on purpose instead of just winging it and responding to life.

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-123-how-to-avoid-and-accidental-midlife/

EP #122: From Soldier to Strategist for Women Entrepreneurs with Kalvina Shelton Oct 31, 2019

A midlife funk might find you ahead of schedule. Being in the military can have an interesting effect on your life. My guest today explains how her military experience and her midlife funk led her to create a fulfilling career that incorporates all of her gifts and interests.

Kalvina ‘Kali’ Shelton is a Business Strategist & Launch Coach partnering with multi-passionate, service-based women entrepreneurs that are transitioning from corporate back into full-time BOWSE Bawse CEOs. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-122-from-soldier-to-strategist-for-women-entrepreneurs-with-kalvina-shelton/

EP #121: Retrain your Brain to Think on Purpose in Midlife Oct 24, 2019

Learning to think on purpose can change your life, both now and in the future. It’s a skill that you can learn how to do, but it will take practice to maximize your effort.

Thinking on purpose will retrain your brain. Your brain isn’t used to thinking this way. Most of us think on autopilot; this means that the thoughts we think are habitual, unplanned and unsupervised. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-121-retrain-your-brain-to-think-on-purpose-in-midlife/

EP #120: Angry in Midlife: How Writing Changed My Life with Valerie Runyan Oct 18, 2019

Being angry in midlife can feel overwhelming and confusing. It can seem like there’s no way out, and if you’re not careful, you can set yourself up for regrets.

Today you’re going to meet Valerie Runyan. Valerie’s a writer and photographer who struggled with a lot of physical pain over the years. Her job didn’t help. She was definitely in a midlife funk. As she describes, she went from being enraged with her husband, her job, her house and her city to actually loving her life.

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-120-angry-in-midlife-how-writing-changed-my-life-with-valerie-runyan/

EP #119: Thinking about Time in Midlife Oct 10, 2019

Thinking about time and running out of time can be a big deal in midlife. In fact, it can create a lot of stress and sadness.

It’s pretty common to find yourself stressed about the passage of time, think that time’s flying, feel like time’s going so fast or even spin about the idea that you’re running out of time. Thinking this way can happen even if you’re typically pro-aging.

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-119-thinking-about-time-in-midlife/

EP #118: Catching Autopilot Thinking in Midlife Oct 03, 2019

Thinking and doing things on autopilot is super common in midlife. You might even notice yourself sounding like your mother or other family members on occasion, saying things and thinking the way that they did. It only becomes a problem when you notice that the results of this type of thinking aren’t what you want. You might be confused about it too, because you may not understand that it’s actually your thinking causing the problem. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-118-catching-autopilot-thinking-in-midlife/

EP #117: How Astrology can Help You & your Brand in Midlife with Leslie Tagorda Sep 27, 2019

Today is about how you can use astrology to gain important insights that could help you and your brand in midlife.

My guest today is Leslie Tagorda, who calls herself a “brand navigator.” She guides brands and people from unknown to unmatched by illuminating their star-charted treasure maps (astrological natal charts). Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-117-how-astrology-can-help-you-your-brand-in-midlife-with-leslie-tagorda/

EP #116: 49 and Fabulous with Wiona Porath Sep 19, 2019

Today we’re taking a look at how you can celebrate turning 49 as a beautiful way to prepare and set the stage for celebrating your 50th birthday.

My guest today is Wiona Porath, an amazing woman in the middle who is turning 50 in the near future. Wiona is rocking her 49th year ON PURPOSE.

Wiona’s friend told her about her personal experience when she turned 49; that is, her friend decided to take back her life. This idea inspired Wiona. She decided to focus on the mantra “49 and fabulous.” Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-116-49-and-fabulous-with-wiona-porath/

EP #115: Creating a Digital Midlife Magazine with NextTribe’s CoFounder, Jeannie Ralston Sep 12, 2019

Today we’re taking a look at what it’s like to use your past experience to do something new like start a digital magazine for midlife women.

My guest today is Jeannie Ralston of NextTribe Digital Magazine. Like most midlife women who make a big career pivot, Jeannie’s path to entrepreneurship was an interesting one. It even included some serious life on a lavender farm.

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-115-creating-a-digital-midlife-magazine-with-nexttribes-cofounder-jeannie-ralston/

EP #114: Childfree by Choice with Therese Shechter Sep 05, 2019

Not all women make the choice to have children. This week, we’re using a midlife lens and talking about what it’s like to be childfree by choice.

My guest today is Therese Shechter. She’s a 57 year old documentary filmmaker and writer in New York City. She’s been making documentaries about ideas about womanhood that are sacred and exploring aspects of women’s lives that are rarely questioned, like motherhood. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-114-childfree-by-choice-with-therese-shechter/

EP #113: Finally First in Midlife Aug 29, 2019

Midlife women often struggle with putting themselves first. It tends to become more of an issue at this stage of life; putting yourself last becomes more and more obvious and exhausting and the need to improve the situation becomes glaringly obvious.

Learn what four reasons are for this to continue in many women’s lives for so long and how the Thought Model Framework can help to understand the whole dynamic. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-113-finally-first-in-midlife/

EP #112: How to Find a New Job in Midlife with Danielle Bradley Aug 22, 2019

There are a lot of misconceptions about what’s possible career-wise for midlife women. Fortunately, times have changed and we have an opportunity to leverage this right now to our advantage and get the type of work and career we want. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-112-how-to-find-a-new-job-in-midlife-with-danielle-bradley/

EP #111: What do you Stand For in Midlife? Aug 16, 2019

It’s important to figure out what you stand for, especially in midlife. It turns out that it’s relevant in all parts of your life, personally and professionally. It’s part of regret-proofing your life.

When you really think about it, there are actually two parts to this equation. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-111-what-do-you-stand-for-in-midlife/

EP #110: Turning 50 with Cindy Lopez Aug 08, 2019

Turning 50 is a different experience for everyone. Talking about it is fascinating and inspirational for this reason.

My guest today is Cindy Lopez, an amazing woman in the middle who shares her experience of turning 50, what she enjoyed about planning her milestone and what her plans are now that she’s on the better side. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-110-turning-50-with-cindy-lopez/

EP #109: Midlife Underwear Reboot; 2nd Anniversary Edition Aug 01, 2019

Today we’re talking about anniversaries and underwear! What a fun topic!

This week marks an important milestone in the Women in the Middle Podcast’s history. It’s time to celebrate the 2nd Anniversary! And what a ride it’s been! Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-109-midlife-underwear-reboot-2nd-anniversary-edition/

EP #108: Guaranteed Success in Midlife Jul 25, 2019

Today we’re talking about the interesting concept guaranteed success.

This idea of guaranteed success comes up a lot when you’re stuck. Like it’s the magical missing piece of desired decision making.

It’s fascinating to ask yourself what you would do if you were positive you would be successful. For most people, you know exactly how to answer this question. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-108-guaranteed-success-in-midlife/

EP #107: How to have More Fun with Midlife Birthdays Jul 18, 2019

Midlife birthdays can be a cause for celebration, but not always. Like so many other parts of midlife, if you’re not mindful, birthdays can become less fun, more stressful and even a bit of a downer. Overall, less joyful.

This doesn’t have to be the way it is. In honour of MY birthday this month, we’re going to take a deep dive into the whole topic and teach you how to take back control and have more fun with your birthday, no matter your age. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-107-how-to-have-more-fun-with-midlife-birthdays/

EP #106: Demystifying Midlife Personal Parts with Dr. Heather Bartos Jul 11, 2019

Menopause is more confusing than so many midlife women expect. Today we’re talking about demystifying midlife personal parts and related issues in midlife. Specifically, this episode’s all about your vagina, menopause and more.

There are body changes galore as a woman in the middle. A doctor is with us today to share some well needed clarification and perspective. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-106-demystifying-midlife-personal-parts-with-dr-heather-bartos/

EP #105: Do you Want to be an Entrepreneur in Midlife? Jul 04, 2019

Do you wonder if you could be an entrepreneur? Is it something you’ve been thinking about most of your life? Episode 105 is all about tuning into yourself and your entrepreneurial aspirations…or not. It’s also about realizing that it’s never too late to start your next career which may actually be an entrepreneurial adventure. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-105-do-you-want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-in-midlife/

EP #104: Massive Action after Massive Adversity with Shontelle Dubois Jun 27, 2019

What would you do if you knew that giving up wasn’t an option? Today we’re talking about what it looks like to actually take massive action to change your life in the face of massive adversity.

My guest today is Shontelle Dubois, a woman who doesn’t allow the challenges and obstacles that life has thrown at her keep her down. When you hear her story, you can’t help but be blown away by her resilience, weight loss, drive, creativity and overall amazingness. In fact, you won’t be alone because her story was featured in a Goal Cast video and has millions of views. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-104-massive-action-after-massive-adversity-with-shontelle-dubois/

EP #103: FOMO in Midlife: 4 Tips to Reduce Fear of Missing Out Jun 21, 2019

When you feel FOMO, you know it. Fear of missing out isn’t fun. Episode 103 of the Women in the Middle Podcast explores what it’s like to feel FOMO, why it’s such a common part of midlife and four easy tips to reduce it so you can enjoy your life.

Midlife FOMO can sometimes feel a bit different than regular ol’ FOMO. It’s common to think about the past in a way that makes you think you’ve missed out; it’s also common to think about the future and be concerned that it’s too late and you’ve missed out; and then of course, it’s also common to feel FOMO about what you’re missing in the present moment.

This episode explores 4 tips to reduce FOMO. Specifically, you’ll learn how you can 1) decide how you want to feel on purpose; 2) reconsider what FOMO means in your life; 3) practice handling disappointment and 4) examine your use of social media. These tips will help you get back to the emotional life you want.

Don’t miss this episode!

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-103-fomo-in-midlife-4-tips-to-reduce-fear-of-missing-out/

EP #102: The Secret to Midlife Balance Jun 13, 2019

When you don’t have work/life balance, you can really feel that something’s wrong. Episode 102 of the Women in the Middle Podcast explores the secret to midlife balance, why it’s elusive, the secret to finding it and how it can improve your life.

There are several reasons why it’s common for work/life balance to be “off” for women, especially in midlife. As much as your life and/or career can feel stagnant at this time of your life, there can also be a lot of unpredictability, change and transition that can throw a wrench into things, as you knew them. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-102-the-secret-to-midlife-balance/

EP #101: Older & Wiser or Older & Worse: Midlife Signs that Make You Think Jun 06, 2019

Thinking you’re “older and wiser” is an option when it comes to midlife aging. The problem is that so many midlife women choose to think that they’re “older and worse” instead. Episode 101 of the Women in the Middle Podcast explores this tendency.

Things that happen in the world are actually neutral. It’s super common though, to see “things” as “signs” and use them to interpret as something negative as well, especially about aging. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-101-older-wiser-or-older-worse-midlife-signs-that-make-you-think/

EP #100: Midlife Reflections on Commitment & 100 Episodes May 30, 2019

Time to celebrate 100 episodes of Women in the Middle! Reaching this milestone is worthy of some reflection. It takes a lot of planning and commitment to create 100 podcast episodes, every week for almost two years.

Today, we’re talking specifically about what I’ve learned about keeping this commitment to both myself and to you. Of course, it’s also about what you can learn too. You don’t need to be creating a podcast to learn something about commitment and habits. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-100-midlife-reflections-on-commitment-100-episodes/

EP #99: Empty Nest Remix: 6 Steps to Help You when they Move Back Home May 23, 2019

This episode is about how you can become better prepared when your kids move back home. Adjusting to your empty nest filling up again is what I call “empty nest remix.” Everything is different now since your kid left a few years ago and it can be a big transition for everyone.

Kids moving back home after college can be a big adjustment for all involved that’s both exciting and challenging. While graduation is a cause for celebration and future focus, moving “back home” often doesn’t feel that way to your kid or to you. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-99-empty-nest-remix-6-steps-to-help-you-when-they-move-back-home/

EP #98: Inner Circle Relationships in Midlife May 16, 2019

Today, we’re talking specifically your relationship with the people in your inner circle. More importantly, relationships like these are a critical part of regret-proofing your life. We’ll also talk about what you want those relationships to be so that you don’t have regrets.

It’s easy to understand why so many well-intentioned, loving women in the middle aren’t as intentional as they sense they should be about the most important relationships in their lives. When you’re busy, it’s easy to lose focus on people and things in your life that don’t demand the most attention. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-98-inner-circle-relationships-in-midlife/

EP #97: Setting the Stage for Midlife Weight Loss May 09, 2019

Today we’re talking about how to set the stage for weight loss in midlife. By the time you’re an amazing older and wiser woman, you’ve probably tried more than a diet or two over the years. If you’re thinking about wanting to lose weight now, chances are you have yet to be successful and still don’t weigh your ideal weight. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-97-setting-the-stage-for-midlife-weight-loss/

EP #96: 6 Confusion Hacks for Important Midlife Decisions May 02, 2019

Today we’re talking about how to stop being confused in midlife. Sometimes you stay stuck spinning around being confused, without making a decision, for quite some time. It’s not fun. It isn’t pretty. And you can do something about it.

So many midlife women end up confused because this age and stage of life is full of transitions, potential for big change and actual changes. Making a change doesn’t come easily for many. The thing is, it often feels like being confused is out of your control, when in fact, it’s more in your control than you might imagine. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-96-6-confusion-hacks-for-important-midlife-decisions/

EP #95: 8 Top Tips for More Midlife Travel Apr 25, 2019

Want to travel more? This week is about eight top tips for more midlife travel. The thing is that with travel, you may say you want to do it, but allow so many things to get in the way. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-95-8-top-tips-for-more-midlife-travel/

EP #94: Big Midlife Mistakes & 4 Secrets to Avoid Them Apr 18, 2019

This week is about the big midlife mistakes that are so easy to make and four secrets to avoid them. Or, more specifically, we’re taking a close look at how you can get in your own way when it comes to being happier in this middle phase of life.

The thing is...you’re doing it to yourself. Making mistakes, that is. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-94-big-midlife-mistakes-4-secrets-to-avoid-them/

EP #93: My Unique Midlife Perspective from Losing my Parents as a Kid Apr 11, 2019

This week our host, Suzy Rosenstein, shares her personal story about experiencing early parental death. The topic is about what it’s been like for her as a midlife woman, to outlive her parents and the perspectives and lessons she’s learned as a result.

When both of your parents die so young, you know your situation is a little unusual. Suzy explains that she never had friends who went through anything similar. As a kid, you’re don’t want to be different for any reason. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-93-my-unique-midlife-perspective-from-losing-my-parents-as-a-kid/

EP #92: 3 Reasons Why You Should Act your Shoe Size instead of your Age in Midlife Apr 03, 2019

This week we’re exploring why you should act your shoe size instead of your age in midlife.

Specifically, this episode is about the compelling reasons why you should consider acting more like you did when you were much younger, like your shoe size equivalent in age.

My shoe size is seven, for example. We take a look at how acting seven is dramatically different than acting 50 and what that can mean in your life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-92-3-reasons-why-you-should-act-your-shoe-size-instead-of-your-age-in-midlife/

EP #91: The Choice to Avoid Regrets in Midlife. Mar 29, 2019

This week we’re exploring how to make a choice to avoid regrets in midlife. One thing’s for sure, everyone regrets having regrets. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-91-how-to-avoid-common-regrets-in-midlife/

Ep #90: 9 Secrets to Get Unstuck in Midlife Mar 21, 2019

This week we’re taking a look into how to get unstuck in midlife, especially in your 50s.

So many midlife women think that they are stuck being stuck. What I mean is that when you feel stuck, it can feel like the answer for how to move forward is beyond your reach, that you can’t do anything about it yourself. Thinking about being stuck like this actually works to keep you stuck.

It may seem counterintuitive to believe this. Understanding your thinking and then changing your thinking can be one of the keys to forward movement. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-90-9-secrets-to-get-unstuck-in-midlife/

EP #89: How to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife with Frankie Allen Mar 15, 2019

This week we’re taking a look into why learning how to reinvent yourself in midlife is an important skill.

So many midlife women think that what they started 20 or 30 years ago professionally “should” make them happy forever. However, this isn’t always the case. The problem compounds when you get a sense that you need to make a change, but don’t because of fear and a variety of thinking patterns that keep you stuck and confused. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-89-how-to-reinvent-yourself-in-midlife-with-frankie-allen/

EP #88: How to Find your Midlife Fashion Mar 07, 2019

Your personal style can be easily overlooked in midlife. Fashion isn’t something that everyone values or prioritizes. But, being intentional about how you look and dress can be more meaningful than you think.

As a women in the middle, you know first hand how quickly time flies. Before you know it, a couple of decades have gone by but you might still be wearing the same clothes. Your priorities don’t always include staying current with the latest fashion trends. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-88-how-to-find-your-midlife-fashion/

EP #87: Midlife Memories, Memorabilia & Things Turning 50 Feb 28, 2019

Midlife memories can mean so much to you as you age. Some memories fade; others get stronger. All memories can really make you think. As a women in the middle, you’ve been around for more than a few decades and have built up lots of meaningful memories. Sometimes there are visual reminders of your past that you actually have in your home. You may have memorabilia of some sort from your childhood that you’ve decided to keep for one reason or another. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-87-midlife-memories-memorabilia-things-turning-50/

EP #86: How to Prioritize Downtime in Midlife Feb 21, 2019

So many midlife women think that downtime is important but don’t prioritize it in their lives. In fact, there’s a lot of resistance toward downtime as a concept.

Downtime is one of those topics where there’s a big disconnect between what is generally accepted intellectually as something that’s desirable AND what actually happens in reality. There are several reasons for this. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-86-how-to-prioritize-downtime-in-midlife/

EP #85: Online Dating in Midlife Feb 14, 2019

Many single midlife women feel overwhelmed with online dating and Apps. It’s no wonder. The whole dating landscape has changed dramatically since we were in our 20s.

My guest this week is Renee Suzanne, who’s a coach for smart, successful women who want to find love. She helps women go from heartbroken to happily-married. Renee believes that true love is possible for anyone who’s willing to create the conditions in her life for it to flourish.

The emphasis is on being willing. Read More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-85-online-dating-in-midlife/

EP #84: Dealing with Cancer in Midlife Feb 07, 2019

Cancer can be quite a wake up call and change your life in so many ways.

Our guest this week is a Ceca Mijatovic, a bad ass life coach who focuses on helping women who know this all too well. She works with women who’ve been diagnosed with cancer.

Ceca has had her own battle with the “Big C” and it became a catalyst for positive change in her life. Now she wants to help other women use their diagnosis as an opportunity to transform their lives for the better. She’s also the host of the Truth & Dare Cancer Podcast. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-84-dealing-with-cancer-in-midlife/

EP #83: Asking Powerful Questions in Midlife Jan 31, 2019

Powerful questions can help you think better and deeper. When you practice asking yourself better questions in midlife especially, you help yourself increase awareness of your actual thoughts. This is because a question isn’t the same as a thought, but asking questions sets up your brain to look for answers immediately. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-83-asking-powerful-questions-in-midlife/

EP #82: Midlife Reflections on Adoption & Assisted Reproduction with Dr. Michael Grand Jan 24, 2019

Today we’re talking about adoption and assisted reproduction from a midlife perspective.

We’ll be taking a look at a variety of issues related to the adoption constellation, including the areas of adoptees' sense of identity, attitudes in adoption, policy and legislation, openness, search and reunion, and step adoption, all from a midlife lens. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-82-midlife-reflections-on-adoption-assisted-reproduction-with-dr-michael-grand/

EP #81: Understanding How to Commit to Change in Midlife Jan 17, 2019

This week is all about what it’s like to think you’re committed to making a change, but then understanding that you’re really not. It’s about learning to tell the subtle difference in feeling 80% committed and 100% committed and why this is important when it comes to following through on your goals. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-81-understanding-how-to-commit-to-change-in-midlife/

EP #80: How to Lose Weight & Become Fit in Midlife with Amanda Mueller Jan 10, 2019

My guest today is the amazing Amanda Mueller. She went from being, in her words, “the fat woman in the room” who regularly hid in her own skin, to someone who lost over 100 lbs and became a marathon runner.

She successful lost 140 lbs, to be specific. She also fell in love with Minnie Mouse and shares an interesting story about how this helped her start running marathons.

Her story is super inspirational, especially this time of year, when you’re probably thinking about your own personal goals, including weight loss and exercise. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-80-how-to-lose-weight-become-fit-in-midlife-with-amanda-mueller/

EP #79: Believing What’s Possible in Midlife Jan 03, 2019

This week is all about becoming aware of your beliefs about what’s possible for you. We explore what your beliefs are about how you can become the person you want to be.

The reason it’s so important is because so many of us well-meaning humans find it easy to practice thinking that we have less control about who we become than we think.

Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-79-believing-whats-possible-in-midlife/

EP #78: Why you should Celebrate Traditions in Midlife with Bob Schneeweiss Dec 27, 2018

Family traditions are really important to think about in midlife; you may be surprised when you are the one who’s in charge of creating them and making them happen for your family to experience.

The week’s episode introduces you to Robert Schneeweiss (Uncle Bob), a talented and creative retiree who has decades of experience and specific expertise in the creation and celebration of life through fun and meaningful traditions. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-78-why-you-should-celebrate-traditions-in-midlife-with-bob-schneeweiss/

EP #77: A Feminist Look at Midlife and Body Image with Kara Loewentheil Dec 20, 2018

A woman aging in today’s society has many thoughts about her own beauty and self image that are due to societal messaging.

Cursing and Language Warning: More than a few “F bombs” are dropped on today’s episode. You may NOT want to listen to this episode with others, or you may choose to skip this episode if you find cursing offensive. If you don’t care, then you’re in the right place. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-77-a-feminist-look-at-midlife-and-body-image-with-kara-loewentheil/

EP #76: Fear-based Decision Making in Midlife Dec 13, 2018

This week is all about understanding fear-based decision making in midlife. We’re talking about how common it is in midlife to feel stuck because you’re confused, but realize that it’s probably based on fear instead.

When you catch yourself making fear-based decisions, you may never be satisfied with your reasons for doing what you’re doing. You may not like the reasons. You may not be proud of them either. That’s why it’s so important to get to the bottom of it. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-76-fear-based-decision-making-in-midlife/

EP #75: Why It’s Important to have a Whale of a Passion Dec 06, 2018

This week we’re taking a deep dive into why it’s important to connect with your thoughts about what you really want in your life and strategies for how to find the time to make it happen.

For some reason, it’s common for many midlife women to have difficulty connecting with their “passion.” Without this awareness, they are left feeling like something’s missing and feel compelled to look for it. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-75-why-its-important-to-have-a-whale-of-a-passion/

EP #74: How to have Fun with Blogging in Midlife with Hope Hanson Nov 29, 2018

Blogging is something that many women in the middle say they want to do. Today’s episode features another interview in the Weekly Wow with Women in the Middle Series with someone who can totally help you finally get your blog off your to-do list.

The Weekly WOW episodes introduce you to someone who’s got some pretty useful info for women in the middle. My guest this week is Hope Hanson who’s an expert in blogging. I’m pretty excited for you meet her because so many women in the middle are wannabe writers. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-74-how-to-have-fun-with-blogging-in-midlife-with-hope-hanson/

EP #73: Turning 50 with Gratitude, Interview with Andrea Pines Nov 22, 2018

Turning 50 is a common milestone we Women in the Middle experience, but we don’t all experience it the same way. Today’s episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series. I will be interviewing women in the middle who are across the board in terms of views about this important milestone.

Today’s guest is someone who celebrated her 50th birthday in style this summer surrounded by family and friends. Her name is Andrea Pines and she’s a neighbor and close friend of mine. I’m excited for you to meet her and hear her views on aging gracefully and experiencing this milestone. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-73-turning-50-with-gratitude-interview-with-andrea-pines/

EP #72: Life after an Unexpected Divorce with Lynne Ellen Nov 15, 2018

Being blindsided by an unexpected divorce can turn your world upside down. This week my guest experienced this first-hand. Today’s episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series.

I’m thrilled to welcome Lynne Ellen to the podcast. Lynne went from being a happily married midlife woman in Pennsylvania who was beginning to plan her pre-retirement move to Florida with her husband to becoming a divorced woman enjoying her single life near the beaches of Rhode Island. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-72-life-after-an-unexpected-divorce-with-lynne-ellen/

EP #71: How to take a Seemingly Impossible Career Break with Katrina McGhee Nov 08, 2018

Deciding to take a career break can be incredibly stressful. Today’s episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series.

My guest this week is Katrina McGhee and this is her story. Taking a break was nothing she ever imagined or planned, but the more she thought about it, the more it became obvious that it was the right path to take. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-71-how-to-take-a-seemingly-impossible-career-break-with-katrina-mcghee

EP #70: Reinventing the Family Farm for Midlife Happiness with Andrea McFadden Nov 01, 2018

Going back to your family roots can be surprisingly rewarding. This week my guest did this quite literally. Today’s episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series.

I’m thrilled to welcome Andrea McFadden to the podcast. Andrea went from being a teach of special education to running a vertically integrated herb farm specializing in lavender.

Basically, she reinvented her family farm. Her family had a long history of farming in the Kelowna, British Columbia area, which is called the Okanagan region. It’s known for its rich history of fruit packing and growing. You may have enjoyed some delicious wine from this area of Canada.

Andrea grew up on her family’s apple orchard. She pursued a career in teaching, specifically, Special Education. However, after she took at 10 year break to raise her young family, she decided to make a big change. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-70-reinventing-the-family-farm-for-midlife-happiness-with-andrea-mcfadden/

EP #69: Be a Mentor, Have a Mentor & Change Your Life, Interview with Tyson Sharpe Oct 25, 2018

Mentorship can totally change your life. And, there are many similarities between being in transition after college and in in midlife. This week’s episode features another interview in the Midlife Mentorship Mini-Series, but this week you meet an amazing younger-than-normal guest who shares some insight with you about transitions.

In fact, we’re switching things up a bit. My guest is not a Women in the Middle.

In fact, he’s not a woman. And he’s not in the middle. He’s a 28 year old guy who I’ve had the pleasure of coaching and mentoring this past year.

My guest this week is Tyson Sharpe. It’s been so incredibly fulfilling for me to coach Tyson as he was at the brink of making some really significant changes to grow his coaching business. I’m a firm believer in the importance of not only HAVING a mentor in midlife, but also BEING a mentor in midlife. What an opportunity it is to give back to someone who is ready to learn. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-69-be-a-mentor-have-a-mentor-change-your-life-interview-with-tyson-sharpe/

EP #68: Designing your Home after your Empty Nest, Interview with Tobi Fairley Oct 18, 2018

Your home and the way you feel in it is so important. Empty nest can shake things up in your life, especially the way you relate to your home. This week’s episode features another interview in the Weekly Wow Series, where you meet an amazing guest who shares some cool information with you!

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Tobi Fairley to the podcast. She’s a woman in the middle who’s a successful designer and coach. Her award-winning interior design, product design and ideas have been featured on television and in publications worldwide, including House Beautiful, Veranda, Traditional Home, Huffington Post, HGTV and more! Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-68-designing-your-home-after-your-empty-nest-interview-with-tobi-fairley/

EP #67: 50 Unplugged Mastermind: Fall in Love with your 50s and Regret-Proof your Life! Oct 11, 2018

This week we’re talking about how common it is in midlife to think about what you CAN’T do instead of what you CAN do. You’ll also hear about the 50 Unplugged Mastermind, an amazing new coaching program to help you fall in love with your 50s and regret-proof your life!

Maybe you’re almost 50, maybe you’re in your 50s. Whatever your age, you’re probably thinking about how old you are in some way or another. You may have even noticed that you’re quite aware of your age and what it means for you…and it’s not all positive. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-67-50-unplugged-mastermind-fall-in-love-with-your-50s-and-regret-proof-your-life/

EP #66: The Awesome Power of Midlife Mentorship, Interview with Susan Hyatt Oct 04, 2018

Mentorship in Midlife is a super important topic. This week’s episode is the forth interview in the Midlife Mentorship Series on the Women in the Middle Podcast and features an interview with Susan Hyatt. Susan is a Master Certified Life and Business Coach based in Evansville, Indiana. She specializes in helping women get more of whatever they want—whether it’s more money, more media recognition, more pleasure, more passion, or more time to pursue meaningful goals. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-66-the-awesome-power-of-midlife-mentorship-interview-with-susan-hyatt/

EP #65: How to Relocate with Confidence, Interview with Margaret Vandergriff Sep 28, 2018

Empty Nest Relocation! This week’s Getting Real with Women in the Middle interview features Margaret Vandergriff, someone who turned her disastrous relocation experience into a business that helps people relocate with confidence and ease. Basically, she works with them to make sure they feel confident that they’ll thrive in the new community of their dreams.

When Margaret’s found herself deep into an empty nest, she made a decision to move and shake things up. She had great intentions. But it didn’t turn out the way she hoped. Read more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-65-how-to-relocate-with-confidence-interview-with-margaret-vandergriff/

EP #64: How I Finally Became a Full-time Artist, Interview with Elaine Hoffman Sep 21, 2018

This week’s Getting Real with Women in the Middle interview features Elaine Hoffman, someone who left a full-time institutional art environment to pursue making her own art full-time. It took several years to make the decision, but now that she’s on the other side of it, she’s thrilled she took the leap.

Elaine had a pretty traditional life. She had a job and raised her family. In order to do all of this, she sacrificed some things that were important to her too, which is no surprise to women in the middle! One of those things was making her own art. She was an artist, of course, but during those years, it wasn’t anything she spent a lot of time on. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-64-how-i-finally-became-a-full-time-artist-interview-with-elaine-hoffman/

EP #63: Empty Nest after Triplets: How to Find Your Career Path Again, Interview with Carol Molko Sep 13, 2018

This week’s Getting Real with Women in the Middle interview features Carol Molko, a talented, busy mom who discovered her career path again when she had an empty nest. Her nest emptied out in a drastic way too because she had four children really close in age; in fact, three of them were triplets.

Back in the day, Carol went to university and got a job related to her degree. Everything changed quickly, however, after she had triplets. With four children under two years old, she made the decision to stay home and be a full time mom. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-63-empty-nest-after-triplets-how-to-find-your-career-path-again-interview-with-carol-molko/

EP #62: How Midlife Envy can Lead to Moving Abroad, Interview with Leslie Ender Sep 06, 2018

This week’s Getting Real with Women in the Woman interview features Leslie Ender, someone who moved to Austria in midlife and started a small group travel business. She did what many of us fantasize about - she moved to a foreign country and did something cool!

Moving abroad wasn’t on her radar. She was quite busy dealing with her life. As her kids grew up, things became more difficult for her in several ways. Dealing with menopause was challenging; dealing with her empty nest wasn’t smooth either. Leslie noticed she actually felt jealous when making college plans with her kids. Read more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-62-how-midlife-envy-can-lead-to-moving-abroad-interview-with-leslie-ender/

EP #61: How to Find Joy when you Quit your Job without a Plan, Interview with Rose Schmidt Aug 30, 2018

This week’s Getting Real with Women in the Woman interview features Rose Schmidt, someone who quit her job without a solid plan for how to make a living. She totally did something scary and is here to tell you all about how she did it and what she learned.

Rose lives in Ontario, Canada. She had a pretty big wake up call after some pretty significant loss. As a result, she knew she just couldn’t stay in career she had for 25 years. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-61-how-to-find-joy-when-you-quit-your-job-without-a-plan-interview-with-rose-schmidt/

EP #60: How to Think and Grow Young: Being Young at Heart Aug 24, 2018

This week, we’ll be talking about our efforts to stay young at heart. Specifically, we’re taking a deep dive into what it’s like to be young at heart, why it’s a good idea to work on your thoughts and feelings about aging, and some solid ideas that can fit into your life when you want to be young at heart. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-60-how-to-think-and-grow-young-being-young-at-heart/

EP #59: Why a Midlife Mentor is a Priority, Interview with Jenny Shih Aug 16, 2018

This episode features another one of my mentors, Jenny Shih! It’s the third interview in my mini-series about the importance of mentors in midlife. Jenny is a business coach and just loves helping women be more successful in business!

Specifically, Jenny’s the creator of one of the most effective online business coaching programs around, Make It Work Online™. MIWO is a three-month coaching intensive that gives you a proven, step-by-step plan and the high touch, personalized support you need to a grow a business that supports your life. I took this course, and several others that Jenny offers and am so grateful to have learned so much and to be able to call her a mentor. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-59-why-a-midlife-mentor-is-a-priority-interview-with-jenny-shih/

EP #58: How to Use Words to Change your Life, Interview with Mary Shores Aug 10, 2018

Today’s guest episode is going to give you insight into how words can help you change your life. Our Women in the Middle Weekly WOW guest is Mary Shores, the author of the book, Conscious Communications.

Mary’s someone who has a lot to share when it comes to empowering yourself and taking your natural skills and talents and applying them. She spends her career as an author, speaker, and entrepreneur, generating positive and pragmatic solutions for people who are freaking out. She blends personal experience with her extensive knowledge of neuroscience and human behavior to guide businesses and individuals to defeat the freak out and create their ideal life. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-58-how-to-use-words-to-change-your-life-interview-with-mary-shores/

EP #57: Starting a Scary, New Thing like Running, Interview with Jill Angie Aug 03, 2018

This episode gives you an inside look into what resistance to starting something new looks like. In my case, it’s running, but really, it could be anything, which is why I know you’ll identify with it too. And…, it’s a different spin on an interview because I’m the one who’s going to be sharing what’s going on in my mind that’s been getting in my way.

What you’ll hear is a pretty candid interview between Jill Angie, Life Coach and Running Coach at Not Your Average Runner (who you met in Episode 30, and ME, Suzy Rosenstein, a midlife gal who has been thinking about running for decades but is too afraid to get started. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-57-starting-a-scary-new-thing-like-running-interview-with-jill-angie/

EP #56: When you Realize you’re a Grown Ass Woman Jul 26, 2018

Welcome to the one-year birthday episode of The Women in the Middle Podcast! To celebrate this growth, we’re taking a deep dive into how it actually feels to be a grown ass woman!

First, thank you so much for connecting with and listening to the Women in the Middle! This podcast wouldn’t be a “thing” without you and your support. Please continue to send me email and connect with me about more topics you want to hear and explore. I love your feedback and can’t wait to celebrate the next milestone with you as well!

Today’s episode is all about that subtle realization that you’re a grown ass woman and are more capable than you thought. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-56-when-you-realize-youre-a-grown-ass-woman/

EP #55: Why you Need a Midlife Mentor, Interview with Kendrick Shope Jul 20, 2018

This episode features another one of my mentors, Kendrick Shope! It’s the second interview in my mini-series about the importance of mentors in midlife. Kendrick is a sales expert and just loves helping women be more successful in business!

Specifically, Kendrick’s the creator of the leading sales training for women entrepreneurs, Sales School. She also developed the Authentic Selling® process, which has created millions of dollars in revenue and new business for her clients. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-55-why-you-need-a-midlife-mentor-interview-with-kendrick-shope/

EP #54: When your Relationship with your Mom is Difficult, Interview with Karen C.L. Anderson. Jul 13, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview with Karen C.L. Anderson, someone who is an expert at creating inspiration and advice for difficult mother/daughter relationships.

It’s another interview in my series called Weekly Wow. Weekly Wow introduces you to amazing women who have something relevant to share with women in the middle.

Specifically, today’s episode introduces you to Karen C.L. Anderson, who is a Master Certified Life Coach (certified at The Life Coach School) and also the author of the book, The Peaceful Daughter’s Guide to Separating from a Difficult Mother, which, by the way, is an international bestseller, and has sold over 130,000 copies (no longer available). Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-54-when-your-relationship-with-your-mom-is-difficult-interview-with-karen-c-l-anderson/

EP #53: How Music has Healing Power for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Interview with CNN Hero, Carol Rosenstein Jul 05, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview with Carol Rosenstein, Co-Founder of Music Mends Minds and 2018 CNN Heroes Award Nominee. Carol is one of these women. She’s an unbelievably talented woman and has been recognized for her work creating musical support group bands for seniors with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and Veterans with PTSD. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-53-how-music-has-healing-power-for-neurodegenerative-diseases-interview-with-cnn-hero-carol-rosenstein/

EP #52: Is It Time for an Empty Nest Dog? Jun 29, 2018

This week’s episode is all about the wonderful option of getting an “empty nest dog” to help fill the void when your kids leave home. We’re going to be taking a close look at why this is an awesome idea for many people and also why it’s important for you to become aware of your thoughts about your desired lifestyle before you make this decision.

Making the transition from life with kids at home to life once they’re all moved out can sometimes be a bit of a bumpy ride. There can be some sadness and loneliness thrown in here and there as well. It’s definitely a phase that can be difficult for many. Learn More here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-52-is-it-time-for-an-empty-nest-dog/

EP #51: Drinking More than You Want in Midlife, Interview with Rachel Hart Jun 22, 2018

Today’s interview about drinking more than you want in midlife. Meet Master Certified Life Coach, Rachel Hart, who’s the author of the new book Why Can’t I drink like Everyone Else: A Step by Step Guide to understanding why you drink and how to take a break. Rachel knows first-hand that in order to change your drinking, you have to change your thinking. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-51-drinking-more-than-you-want-in-midlife-interview-with-rachel-hart/

EP #50: The Unbelievable Value of a Mentor in Midlife, Interview with Brooke Castillo Jun 15, 2018

Welcome to the 50th episode of Women in the Middle Podcast!

Today’s episode of Women in the Middle kicks off a miniseries developed in honour of the one year anniversary of the podcast about why mentors rock in midlife.

Specifically, we’ll be talking about the unbelievable value of a midlife mentor, why you NEED a mentor in midlife and also why it’s amazing to BE a mentor in midlife.

I couldn’t think of a better person to help launch this mini-series than one of the most significant mentors in my life, Brooke Castillo. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-50-the-unbelievable-value-of-a-mentor-in-midlife-interview-with-brooke-castillo/

EP #49: My Decision to let my Hair Go Gray in Midlife, Interview with Perri Bender Jun 08, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview with someone who thought about letting her hair go gray naturally for years and finally did it. The interview’s part of the mini-series, Getting Real with Women in the Middle, where you’re introduced to an amazing woman in the middle who made a big scary decision so that she would be happier in midlife. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-49-my-decision-to-let-my-hair-go-gray-in-midlife-interview-with-perri-bender/

EP #48: Gray Divorce in Midlife, Interview with Eva Sachs May 31, 2018

Today's guest episode is going to help us understand a common life circumstance for women in the middle, midlife divorce. Our Women in the Middle Weekly WOW guest is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and founder of Divorce Financial Consulting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She's also the co-author of the book, When Harry Left Sally, Finding Your Way Through Grey Divorce. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-48-gray-divorce-in-midlife-interview-with-eva-sachs/

EP #47: Are you playing small? May 24, 2018

This week’s episode is about staying and playing small. It’s when you make a decision not to show up the way you know you could. We’re also talking about why you might be making this decision and what baby steps you can take to stop playing so small so that you can finally step into your zone of genius and shine. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-47-are-you-playing-small/

EP #46: Why I Left Teaching & Moved Home after my Husband Died, Interview with Jen Mowrer May 18, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview with someone who made a huge change in her life after her husband died at only 38 years old; she quit her job as a classroom teacher to move back to her hometown after 30 years away. The interview is part of the mini-series, Getting Real with Women in the Middle, where you’re introduced to an amazing woman in the middle who made a big scary decision so that she would be happier in midlife.

Jennifer Mowrer is a woman in the middle. She had a lot to handle after her husband died of cancer at such a young age, on 38 years old. She was only 40 at the time. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-46-why-i-left-teaching-moved-home-after-my-husband-died-interview-with-jen-mowrer/

EP #45: Why I Said Goodbye to my Medical Practice, Interview with Katrina Ubell, MD May 10, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview with someone who said goodbye to a career she worked extremely hard to excel in, her pediatric medical practice. The interview’s part of the mini-series, Getting Real with Women in the Middle, where you’re introduced to an amazing woman in the middle who made a big scary decision so that she would be happier in midlife.

Katrina Ubell found herself questioning how happy she was as she transitioned into midlife. As a busy pediatrician, she loved helping people and working with children, but found the lack of flexibility in her job a real problem. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-45-why-i-said-goodbye-to-my-medical-practice-interview-with-katrina-ubell-md/

EP #44: When You’re Too Busy May 03, 2018

This week’s episode is all about another common occurrence in midlife – feeling too busy.

More specifically, we’re going to be talking about what happens when you feel too busy on a regular basis, how feeling this way can create unnecessary stress and what you can actually do about it to make sure you’re out of autopilot and living intentionally, even when you have a lot to do. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-44-when-youre-too-busy/

EP #43: Empty Nest from the Inside Out, Interview with a Kid who Flew Away Apr 26, 2018

Join us today for some unique insight about the whole empty nest thing from the inside out. This week’s episode features an interview with a twist because it’s with a 21 year old GUY! It’s part of the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Mini-Series, but this week we’re going deep inside the mind of someone who knows what it’s like to be a kid who left the nest and has some insights to share with us all. Women in the middle will definitely appreciate hearing things from his point of view! Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-43-empty-nest-from-the-inside-out-interview-with-a-kid-who-flew-away/

EP #42: When you Get a Midlife Wake Up Call Apr 20, 2018

This week’s episode is all about a common occurrence in midlife – getting a wake-up call. We’re going to be talking about what a wake-up call looks like, what a wake-up call feels like, why it’s important to listen to your wake-up call, and how to take the important next steps when a wake-up call has your name on it. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-42-when-you-get-a-midlife-wake-up-call/

EP #41: How to Build an Adventurous Attitude, Interview with Stacey Newman Weldon Apr 12, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Mini-series that introduces you to a real life woman who has has made a big change and figured out how to love her midlife.

Stacey Newman Weldon went from being an award-winning corporate sales director at major magazine brands to being an entrepreneur who focuses on helping women be more adventurous. Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-41-how-to-build-an-adventurous-attitude-interview-with-stacey-newman-weldon/

EP #40: How Selling my Business Helped Me Discover Myself Again, Interview with Sara Petroff Apr 06, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview that’s part of the Getting Real with Women in the Middle mini series.

Getting Real introduces you to real life women in the middle who have made a big change and figured out how to love their midlife.

Join us as we meet Sara Petroff, an creative entrepreneur who made an incredibly difficult decision to sell a successful art gallery business after 20 years. It was a hard road back, but she eventually rediscovered herself and her core gifts and talents as an interior designer. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-40-how-selling-my-business-helped-me-discover-myself-again-interview-with-sara-petroff/

EP #39: Why What You Loved as a Kid is Important in Midlife Mar 30, 2018

This week’s episode is all about taking a close look at what you really loved as a kid and why it’s important for you now, in midlife. More specifically, this episode looks how you get a handle on what used to bring you joy, explores why it used to bring you joy and shows you how important it is to be open to finding clues from your past to have a richer and more fulfilling life going forward. Learn More here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-39-why-what-you-loved-as-a-kid-is-important-in-midlife/

EP #38: How Yoga Pants Help You Hide Mar 23, 2018

This week’s episode is all about YOGA PANTS. More specifically, we’re going to be talking about your relationship with them, what you make them mean, and how they can help you completely disconnect from the truth. In a way, yoga pants give you freedom and also take freedom away.

Most Women in the Middle have discovered the extreme comfort of wearing yoga pants. You’re probably wearing them right now. You certainly don’t have to DO yoga to WEAR the pants. And many of us subscribe to that behavior. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-38-how-yoga-pants-help-you-hide/

EP #37: Interview with Jennifer Thornton, Clifton Strengths Coach - The Importance of Knowing Your Strengths Mar 16, 2018

This week’s episode is all about the importance of identifying your strengths in midlife. Essentially, what makes you tick and how to identify what you’re great at. I bet that’s something you might want to know more about! Today we’re talking about all of it.

This is another episode in the Weekly Wow with Women in the Middle Series, which introduces you to real life women in the middle who have some pretty cool and highly useful information to share with you. That’s how I feel about this strengths work.

My goal for Weekly Wow is to bring you topics that will literally make you say, WOW! I’m glad we’re talking about this!

This week, meet Jennifer Thornton, a Certified Clifton Strengths Coach, who first discovered strengths work in her own career, and then saw such powerful results, she decided to help other people the same way. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-37-interview-with-jennifer-thornton-clifton-strengths-coach-the-importance-of-knowing-your-strengths/

EP #36: Why Multitasking is Bad for Your Health Mar 08, 2018

This week’s episode is all about something that you can easily relate to. It’s extremely common because you probably think it’s a really good thing and strive to do it better. But...it’s not. It’s MULTI-TASKING. More specifically, we’re going to be talking about the myth of multitasking, why multitasking feels efficient but really isn’t and how multitasking may really be a bad thing, for your brain and your health. Read more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-36-why-multitasking-is-bad-for-your-health/

EP #35: Midlife, Mindfulness and Sex with Jessa Zimmerman Mar 01, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview that’s part of the mini series, WEEKLY WOW with Women in the Middle. WEEKLY WOW introduces you to amazing people who have really useful information to share with you, so much so that at the end, you’ll be thinking, “WOW, I’m so glad we’re talking this!”

Today’s interview is all about better sex in midlife, even with menopause and everything else related to aging. Jessa Zimmerman a certified sex therapist, addresses some of the challenges and opportunities that midlife presents you with when it comes to your sex life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-35-midlife-mindfulness-and-sex-with-jessa-zimmerman/

EP #34: Expect the Unexpected when You Have an Empty Nest, Lizards and All Feb 22, 2018

This week, I want to talk to you about a common midlife experience, the adjustments that you have to continue to have to make as you deal with the whole empty nest thing. This episode is all about really pushing yourself to communicate and manage your emotions better so you are a happier and less aggravated midlife mom. Read more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-34-expect-the-unexpected-when-you-have-an-empty-nest-lizards-and-all/

EP #33: How to Start Regret-Proofing Your Life - BONUS Minisode Feb 15, 2018

This week, I want to talk to you about a concept I’ve been working with called “regret-proofing your life.” One thing’s for sure. Nobody wants to have regrets; and you will absolutely regret having regrets, so it’s critically important to do something about it. This is not about regrets you may already have. For more visit: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-33-how-to-start-regret-proofing-your-life-bonus-minisode/

EP #32: How to be More Accountable Feb 15, 2018

This week, I want to talk to you about something that many of you are working on, especially in midlife – how to be more accountable to yourself. Specifically, we’ll be talking about taking a deep dive into understanding what accountability really feels like and guiding you to notice this feeling in other areas of your life; you’ll also learn some strategies to make it easier to practice becoming more accountable to yourself. Visit: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-32-how-to-be-more-accountable/

EP #31: Orthopedic Surgeon by Day, Musician by Night - Interview with Dr. Jackie Auguste. Feb 08, 2018

This week, I introduce you to Jackie Auguste, successful Orthopedic Surgeon and musician, songwriter and singer with the Canadian Band, Across the Board. Jackie is a woman in the middle who knew that being a doctor wasn’t enough; she really needed to follow a musical path in a serious way to feel creatively challenged and fulfilled. She knew nothing about running her own music business, and yes, she was busy. But she understood that her life wouldn’t be as meaningful as it could be without more music. More here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-31-orthopedic-surgeon-by-day-musician-by-night/

EP #30: How I Quit My Corporate Job to help midlife, plus-size women RUN! Feb 02, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview that’s part of the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series. Getting Real introduces you to real life women in the middle who have made a big change and figured out how to love their midlife.

This week, I introduce you to Jill Angie, Life Coach and Running Coach at Not Your Average Runner. Jill is a woman in the middle who took a big risk and left a great job in “Corporate America” to follow her dream. She knew nothing about running her own business. But she understood that needed to make a change. For more visit: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/episode-30-how-i-quit-my-corporate-job-to-help-midlife-plus-size-women-run/

Ep #29: How I Decided to Go Back to School at 55 Jan 25, 2018

This week’s episode features an interview that’s part of the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series. Getting Real introduces you to real life women in the middle who have made a big change and figured out how to love their midlife.

This week, I want to introduce you to Patty Shore, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at Heritage Farmstead Museum in Plano, Texas. Patty is a woman in the middle who has done just that; she worked hard to figure out what she wanted to do when she grew up, after the kids moved out of the house. For her, this included going back to school at 55 years old.

Patty shares what it was like for her in midlife when her kids started to graduate, how she figured out what she wanted to do, how she decided to go back to school, and what it’s like to finally find a career that you love, even at this age.

Like so many of the episodes in this podcast, Patty shows us how you can really do what you want if you focus and keep working hard to accomplish your goal. Sometimes the clarity about what you want to do isn’t so obvious, but through trial and error, you can figure it out and find a job that you love.

Learn more here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-29-how-i-decided-to-go-back-to-school-at-55/

Ep #28: When It’s Time To Grow Jan 19, 2018

This week, I want to talk to you about a common midlife experience, that sense that you have that it’s time to grow. More specifically, we’ll be talking about deciding when it’s time to grow. And when stuck just isn’t cutting it anymore. This episode is all about really pushing yourself forward, even though it’s hard.

We’ll be talking about feeling resistant too. And of course, we’ll dive into what to do when you know it’s time for you to do something scary, and how actually embracing how uncomfortable it can be will help move you forward to making the change you really want to make. Finally, you’ll learn three amazing reasons why you should really push yourself to grow. How great is that? Don’t miss this episode!

For more please visit: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-28-when-its-time-to-grow/

Ep #27: How to Worry Less Jan 12, 2018

This week, I want to talk to you about a common emotion that most of us deal with, and that is WORRY.

So many of you spend way too much time on worry. It’s a huge time suck and it’s quite draining to boot. So that’s what we’re going to dive into today. What’s up with worry? We’ll define worry and take close look at this emotion in greater context.

We’ll also talk about how you have more control than you think when it comes to your emotions, why you choose to think thoughts that create worry and review and four easy steps to help you supervise your mind so you can actually worry less. How great is that? Don’t miss this episode!

Full Episode Notes: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-27-how-to-worry-less/

Ep #26: How to have more confidence Jan 05, 2018

Join me on this episode as we talk about what confidence is, why many of us aren’t confident at all, and what you can actually do to create more confidence. Get full episode notes here: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-26-how-to-have-more-confidence/

Ep #25: How to Be Less Grouchy in the Winter Dec 28, 2017

Join me on this episode as we talk about the gloomy mood that cold weather may bring, how to be less grouchy in the winter, and what you can do about it. Listen in for my 4 solid steps to help you be less grouchy about anything and enjoy yourself this winter.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/25

Ep #24: New Year’s Resolutions Dec 21, 2017

For many of us, the process of making resolutions is often cringe-worthy; and according to the statistics, less than half of people in the U.S. even go through with it, not to mention sticking with those resolutions for the long haul.

In this episode, we get into why you should consider making resolutions, what prevents you from making them, and, most importantly, what gets in the way of sticking with them.

Get full show notes here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/24

Ep #23: How to Bring Your Vision Board to Life Dec 14, 2017

On this episode of Women in the Middle, we’re talking all about what you need to think and feel in order to ensure that you’re using your vision board to keep your life moving in the direction that you want it to go. We explore how your relationship with failure can get in the way of your goals and how simply being busy is NOT enough to create the results that you want.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/23

Ep #22: Why You Need a Vision Board and the Secret to Making One that Really Works Dec 07, 2017

In this episode of Women in the Middle, I will explain why you should seriously consider creating a Vision board, especially at your stage in life. Join me as I explain how to prepare to make a Vision Board, how to make sure you regret-proof the vision of what you’re trying to create, and how to move your Vision Board into action after it’s finished.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/22

Ep #21: Turning 50 this Year? Here’s the One Thing You MUST Do Nov 30, 2017

In this week’s episode of the Women in the Middle podcast, we’re talking about the lead up to turning 50 and why it’s the perfect time to think about how you want to leave your 40s. We also cover the process for opening yourself up to the opportunities that come with being 50, as well as the one important thing you absolutely MUST do before you reach that milestone.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/21a

Ep #20: How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Gaining Weight Nov 23, 2017

This week, I want to talk to you about what you are doing right now that’s setting you up for failure during this holiday season and what simple changes you can make to ensure that you don’t have regrets about what you put into your mouth. Join me as I share my top 7 strategies to help you turn the “tides of destiny” and master the skill of avoiding overeating whenever and wherever you want.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/20

Ep #19: How to Have the Best Thanksgiving Ever Nov 16, 2017

This week, I share three actionable strategies that you can use to enjoy your time with your family during holidays without the stress and drama that you may have experienced before.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/19

Ep #18: Chin Hair, Tweezers and You Nov 09, 2017

In this session, I want to talk to you about a “touchy” subject for many of you – the increasing population of black whiskers on your face and your love for your tweezers.

Listen in to find out what you can do to handle an issue like chin whiskers and move toward your goals instead of stalling and indulging in confusion.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/18

Ep #17: How to Conquer Procrastination Nov 02, 2017

This week, we delve into why you choose to procrastinate and explore the most common thoughts that lead to postponing your intentional goals. Then, I share 3 powerful strategies to help you conquer procrastination, get those things that are important to you accomplished and feel better about yourself in the process.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/17

Ep #16: Surprising Lessons from Leaving a Long-Term Job with Wendy Goodridge Oct 26, 2017

In this episode, Wendy shares her experience dealing with being unexpectedly restructured out and how she was able to find her way again. Wendy also shares her journey and the thought work she had to do to find a new full-time permanent job and create more job satisfaction as a result.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the surprising lessons from leaving a long-term job, especially if it wasn’t your choice to leave.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/16

Ep #15: When You Need More Women in Your Life Oct 18, 2017

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the topics of the importance of having girlfriends in midlife, nurturing your relationships with them, and what to do if you need more women in your life.

I talk about my experience going to New York City to visit my hand-made work at the exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art and how that once-in-a-lifetime experience was enriched by bringing my two best girlfriends along. I also share my tips for creating amazing memories with midlife friends and how to meet new girlfriends if you’re lacking in that department.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://womeninthemiddlepodcast.com/15

Ep #14: How to Stop Failing Ahead of Time Oct 12, 2017

Join me in this session of Women in the Middle to find out how I was able to guide my mind to prepare for success rather than failure and how you can do the same in your life. Discover how you too can learn to take action and grow in spite of what your brain is telling you.

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Ep #13: Do What You Love – Why You Need a Passion Project Oct 05, 2017

In this episode of the Women in the Middle podcast, I’m thrilled to talk to all of you about the importance of having “passion projects” in your life and doing what you love. Join me as I talk about what happens when you ignore an important part of yourself and the crazy goodness that can happen as a result of living in alignment with who you are at your core.

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Ep #12: How Your Expectations of Others Are Making You Suffer Sep 28, 2017

On this episode, I explain why having expectations for people is a huge source of pain and suffering in your life without your knowledge. It often feels like frustration, but it can be much more than that. I also talk about the reasons why it’s so difficult to let go of these expectations and share some effective tips to help you rewrite your “manuals” in the way that serves you and allow you to move forward to happiness, freedom, and acceptance.

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Ep #11: How to Find More Awe and Wonder in Your Life Sep 21, 2017

On this episode, I want to talk to you about why it is so important to see and experience life through the lens of curiosity and wonder. I explain how practicing living with more radical amazement can result in a deeper ability to be grateful and live your life to the fullest.

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Ep #10: How to Adjust to the New "Normal" After Your Kids Leave for University Sep 14, 2017

On this episode, we talk all about whether the glass is empty or half full when your kids leave the nest and how your perspective on this next milestone can really affect how you adjust to the new normal. I explain how being more mindful of your thoughts around your current situation can help you make this new phase fun and exciting. Plus, I show you how you can take the first steps to creating a life you love.

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Ep #9: How to Stop Waiting and Start Living Now Sep 07, 2017

On this episode of Women in the Middle, we’re talking about getting a handle on what you’re waiting to do in your life, why you’re waiting to do it, and, more importantly, how to stop waiting and start living now. Tune in as we take a good look at how your thinking is holding you back and what you can start doing today to begin living your life to the fullest.

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Ep #8: Why You’re Miserable at Work and How to Change It Aug 31, 2017

This week, we’re talking about why you’re not happy at work and how you have more control over your feelings than you may think. I explain how you can use one of our trusty coaching tools to dissect what exactly is going on in your head when you’re feeling those negative feelings. Discover how you can begin managing your mind to actually enjoy your time at work rather than feeling anxious, or perhaps even desperate.

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Ep #7: Making Big Decisions Aug 24, 2017

This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the topic of making big decisions: Why some people seem to have no problem with it at all, and why others feel so stuck and overwhelmed.

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Ep #6: A Look at Your Underwear Drawer & the Importance of Self-Care Aug 17, 2017

On this episode of Women in the Middle, we take a good look at the importance of self-care, why it may be a problem for you, and what you can do about it. We dig into the reasons why you should get rid of your bad panties and how it will help you create a physical reminder to you that you’re worth it.

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Ep #5: Feeling Like You’re in a Midlife Funk, and Why It’s the Best News Ever! Aug 10, 2017

In this episode, I will explain exactly why being in a midlife funk is not necessarily a bad thing and how you can use this great opportunity to grow.

Don’t miss this episode’s tips, tools, and strategies that you will need for coaching yourself through midlife funk and embracing a new and exciting stage of your life!

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Download the Free Worksheet to help you get started with de-funkifying your midlife mood.

Ep #4: Empty Nest and When It's Finally Time for Your Baby to Go to College Aug 03, 2017

Tune in for my tips on how you can lessen the overwhelm of your baby going off on their own with a little preparation, a “Life Lessons from Mom” list, and intentionally managing your thoughts. Join me as I share where your feelings are coming from and how to create a happier transition into this next phase of your life.

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Ep #3: Do You Feel Your Age? – Tips for Good Mental Hygiene Jul 27, 2017

In this episode, we’re talking all about our age: what we make that number mean and how that affects our lives on the large scale.

Listen in to discover a step-by-step process that will help you define your age in a way that serves you and allows you to live the life you love.

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Ep #2: The Model – Your Mindfulness Framework Jul 27, 2017

In this episode, I walk you through a framework that will help you get perspective on your thinking, help you get out of the negative spin cycle of your thoughts, and help you manage your thoughts intentionally so you can feel the way you want and create the results you want. Listen in to discover five sure ways to become more mindful and how understanding the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and actions can help you create the life that you’ve always dreamt of living.

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Ep #1: Welcome to The Women in the Middle Podcast! Jul 12, 2017

Welcome to the very first episode of Women in the Middle podcast.

Join me on this inaugural episode as I share my personal woman-in-the-middle story and tell you all about what you can expect from this show.

Life in your 50s doesn’t have to be about watching your life pass you by. And you don’t have to feel stagnant or be fearful of regrets. Make sure to tune in every week to discover how you can change your perspective to embrace your power to create the life that you love!

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