Midlife Mixtape

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Ep 75 Poi Dog Pondering Frontman Frank Orrall May 26, 2020

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“Hardcore reinvention”: Poi Dog Pondering founder and bandleader Frank Orrall talks about learning to trust his instincts in the music business, his musical and culinary side gigs, and the challenges facing artists due to COVID-19. Nancy’s spotlight wedding dance I dare you to stay in your chair Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here! * PoiDogPondering.com * Host a Frank Orrall acoustic guitar party with your friends – more info here!

Ep 74 Educator and Author Jessica Lahey May 12, 2020

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“Stick with the things that really feed you”: NY Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure Jessica Lahey on pandemic lessons in resilience and self-efficacy, her zig zag career path, and backstage cartwheels at Billy Joel concerts. * Jessica Lahey’s website * #AmWriting podcast Behold the Venn diagram between yoga and hip hop – MC Yogi Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!

Ep 73 Pop Star Goddesses Author Jennifer Armstrong Apr 28, 2020

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“Just pretend you’re Beyoncé right now”: Pop culture history writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong talks about her new book Pop Star Goddesses and how channeling both the power and flaws of our favorite female artists can help us navigate uncertain times. * Pop Star Goddesses * Jennifer K. Armstrong’s website * Flaming Idols – altar candles featuring inspiring figures of the LGBTQ community. CARLA BRUNI WHAT? I didn’t know what to expect and I am now going to go down the rabbit hole. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!

Ep 72 Being Black at School Founder Kelly Hurst Apr 14, 2020

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“Notice that people have been left out”: Kelly Wickham Hurst of Being Black at School talks about tackling systemic racism, the midlife freedom that comes from saying “I don’t know,” and Wham! in that minute when they were still Wham!UK. * Being Black at School website * @mochamomma on Twitter * East Oakland Collective * PrepareToLaunchU.com * MaskUpForAmerica.org I’m not sure 14-year-old Kelly would agree, but for me this song represents Peak George Michael Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 71 Listeners’ Youthful Shenanigans Mar 24, 2020

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“I must have been insane. No, just a teenager”: Designed to distract you momentarily from your current worries, this listener-contributed episode shares youthful tales of awkwardness, getting in over our heads, and debauchery our kids and parents would NEVER believe. * Badminton phenom Rochelle’s blog, The Late Arrival * The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time – order or download Nancy’s new book! Thank you, Matthew, for suggesting Burning Sensations’ “Belly of the Whale”! Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 70 Beauty and Style Editor Kim France Feb 18, 2020

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“You can always make a change”: founding editor of Lucky Magazine Kim France on why we shouldn’t beat ourselves up for caring about appearance as we age, using invisibility as a superpower, and memories of SP4 on Texas summer days.

Ep 69 “Why We Can’t Sleep” Author Ada Calhoun Jan 14, 2020

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“Not just you”: Ada Calhoun, author of “Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis”, unpacks reasons for GenX’s specific midlife challenges and offers ways to cope, from joining clubs to embracing the magic power of low expectations. * Ada Calhoun’s website * Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis * Midlife Mixtape Ep 19 “Maxed Out” author Katrina Alcorn * Midlife Mixtape Ep 37 Journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty * Midlife Mixtape Ep 46 “Happiness Curve” author Jonathan Rauch * Baroness von Sketch Show: Perimenopause (FB video) I dare you to look me in the eye when I’m experiencing perimeno-rage

Ep 68 Author/Podcaster Nancy Davis Kho Dec 03, 2019

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“It gets easier to find things to be grateful for”: The tables are turned as “A Word on Words” host and author Mary Laura Philpott interviews Midlife Mixtape Podcast host and author Nancy Davis Kho about her new book, The Thank-You Project. * Buy Nancy’s book, The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time * Nancy’s upcoming events and appearances * Mary Laura Philpott’s website and her book, I Miss You When I Blink * Episode 52 Author Mary Laura Philpott Lyrics Born uses the same audio recording studio as me, what what? If you ever have a chance to see him perform live, DO IT – funkiest show ever. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 67 Listeners’ Thank-You Stories Nov 19, 2019

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“Everything that held our family together”: In this special Thanksgiving episode, Midlife Mixtape listeners share thanks for the people who made them who they are today, from grandparents to spouses to best friends to a singing teenage TV detective. * Sibling Revelry Project * My Celebrity Crush Story Rocked white satin pants, solved crimes. You got a problem with that? Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here!

Ep 66 Long Term Care Expert Lisa Cini Nov 05, 2019

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“From fear to freedom”: Leading Alzheimer’s and long-term care design expert Lisa Cini on navigating senior living decision-making, leveraging our teens for difficult conversations with our parents, and GenX’s own encouraging elder care future. * Lisa’s website * BOOM: The Baby Boomers Guide to Leveraging Technology, so that you can Preserve Your Independent Lifestyle & Thrive * The Future is Here: Senior Living Reimagined * Hive: The Simple Guide to Multigenerational Living * Organizations supporting NorCal fire relief efforts Preorder Nancy’s book, The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time! Coming from Running Press Dec 3… Me and you and a dog named Boo, traveling on cruise ships and home swaps through our Golden Years

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