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Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
by Suzy Rosenstein
Women in the Middle® is a podcast for midlife women who are ready to hear some good news about being over 50! Suzy Rosenstein, MA and Master Certified Life Coach shares the good, bad, ugly, and sometimes downright hysterical about growing older and making the changes you want to make so you don't have regrets in your second chapter. As a midlife coach for women, Suzy shares an upbeat perspective along with coaching & guidance about self-care, career boredom, career change, entrepreneur lifestyle, happiness, relationships, mindset, empty nest, aging, and life transitions with a mix of guests, humor and no-nonsense. If you feel stuck in your midlife moment, get unstuck and clear about what you want at https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast-bundle/
Episodes
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EP #476: What Kind of Daughter Do You Want to Be in Midlife?
Being intentional about the kind of daughter you want to be with your aging parents is important. While we're busy noticing our own aging, our parents are aging too, and that realization tends to sneak up on us. This episode moves past the logistics of caregiving (appointments, prescriptions,...
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EP #475: Creativity and Living a Curious Life with Fredrik Härén
In this episode, you'll learn from Fredrik Härén, "The Creativity Explorer," a Swedish creativity expert who has spent 25 years traveling to 75 countries interviewing people to learn as much as he can about human creativity. Fredrik is the author of ten books, including "The Idea Book," which was...
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EP #474: Are You Really Older & Wiser? The Reality of Wisdom
Are you really older and wiser? Research suggests that wisdom doesn't automatically increase just because we get older. Age gives us experience, but experience and wisdom aren't the same thing. Wisdom grows when we pay attention to our experiences, reflect on what they're showing us, and allow…
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EP #473: Alcohol Moderation, Midlife Reinvention & Resilience with Michele D. Perron, PhD
Today we're talking to a guest who helps professionals with personal alcohol concerns create a new relationship with alcohol withalcohol moderation coaching as an alternative to abstinence-only treatment. My guest today is Michele D. Perron. Michelle was originally a guest on Ep 134 of my sister...
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EP #472: Creative or Not Creative in Midlife
For decades, I told myself I was creative. But not really creative. I could do lettering and calligraphy. But I couldn't draw or paint. So being creative became something I did on the side of my life instead of something I let myself really own. In this episode, I'm tracing that belief all the…
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EP #471: Heal From Within in Midlife with Medical Intuition with Katie Beecher
My guest, Katie Beecher, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Medical and Emotional Intuitive with over thirty-five years of experience. She blends clinical training with intuitive readings to help clients get to the root of what's really going on in their lives, physically,...
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EP #470: 9 Year Anniversary of Women in the Middle Podcast: What Endurance, Discipline, and Letting Myself Be Real Actually Taught Me
Nine years ago, Suzy hit record on the very first episode of Women in the Middle. She began the show sitting in a cold cedar closet surrounded by clothes from the 90s and had no idea what she was actually starting. You'll hear a real, behind the scenes look back that includes what it takes to...
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EP #469: Calming the Cancer Chaos: A Conversation with Dr. Tiffany Troso
If you or someone you love has ever faced a cancer diagnosis, you know how overwhelming it can feel to try to understand your options, organize your care, and advocate for yourself while everything in your life is upended. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, an oncologist...
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EP #468: Joy on the Journey: Joy in the Green Months in Midlife
Someone booked a Next Chapter Direction Session recently, and told me, like so many women do, that she just needed clarity to finally feel better. I sent her a voice note before we even talked, because I wanted her to hear something first: What if you're right on track? And what if this, before…
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EP #467: A Birthday Reflection: The Gifts of Getting Older Nobody Talks About
It's my birthday month and I'm turning 63. And instead of dreading it, I'm genuinely grateful for it. In this episode, I'm sharing three gifts of getting older that don't get talked about enough. I don't mean the greeting card version; I'm talking about the real ones. The kind you can only notice...
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EP #466: The Day I Realized Animal Rescue Wasn't My Whole Midlife Story with Amy Castro
Today's episode is about midlife shifts and ultimately saying goodbye an animal rescue in midlife. My guest is Amy Castro. Amy is a professional speaker, communication expert, and proud U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Gulf War. For more than 25 years, she's helped people communicate...
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EP #465: Wanting Something Just Because: You Don't Need a Reason to Want What You Want
You don't need a reason to want what you want. You don't need to earn it, justify it, or prove that it solves a problem or serves someone else. You are allowed to want something just because it makes you happy, just because it brings you joy, just because it's yours. That sounds simple. But after...
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EP #464: Forks in the Road: When Fear Has Been Making Your Decisions
Most of us know what a fork in the road feels like. You've got a heavy decision to make. There are at least two possible paths. And when you're at the fork, you know it's time to choose which way to go and that you will have to live with your choice. What can be so surprising is how often fear…
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EP #463: Envy for Good: The Unexpected Tool for Figuring Out What You Really Want
Did you know you can use envy for good? Envy is one of those emotions most of us were taught to push down, feel ashamed of, and definitely not admit to out loud. But what if envy is actually one of the most useful tools you have access to right now, especially in your 50s and 60s, especially when...
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EP #462: Empty Nest Joyride After Family Crisis with Linda Hanstra
This episode is about how a family crisis can lead to an "empty nest joyride" and insights into your passion to be a writer. Sometimes you can be surprised by the amount of insight gained from a difficult period in your life. Your empty nest phase can be surprisingly mighty. My guest today is…
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EP #461: Queen of your Brain Domain - The Midlife Upgrade
Over five years ago, I introduced a concept that has been at the heart of the Women in the Middle show ever since: being the Queen of Your Brain Domain. For women over 50 who want to stop living on autopilot and start living with more intention, that original episode was about learning to watch...
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EP #460: How Your Past Can Inspire Your Customized Retirement with Suzanne Albanese
Are you ready to discover how you can use your past to inspire your customized retirement? The pre-retirement phase of your life often takes years. Join us today to be a fly on the wall for a conversation about starting to think about what you want your retired life to look like. My guest is...
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EP #459: When You Feel Stuck in Midlife (Even When Your Life Looks Fine)
This episode is about when you feel stuck in midlife even though everything looks fine. If you've been feeling stuck, unclear, or just slightly off lately…today's show will help you understand why. Feeling this way at this time in your life is common. But, what many women don't realize…
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EP #458: Midlife Transitions After 50: What's Really Happening (and What to Do Next)
Midlife transitions can be challenging. Have you ever felt like your life looks fine… but something feels off? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, we're talking about what a midlife transition after 50 really is and why it often shows up in subtle, confusing ways. For many women, this stage...
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EP #457: Rewriting the Story: A Novelist's Midlife Reinvention with Jennifer Oko
Today you'll discover insight into how writing a book can instigate insight into your own reinvention, especially when it's about midlife women. My guest today is Jennifer Oko. Jennifer Oko is the author of four books of fiction and nonfiction. Her memoir Lying Together: My Russian Affair was…
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EP #456: Am I Too Old to Get Out of a Kayak in Midlife?
Am I too old to get out of a kayak? This was the question I asked when getting out of a kayak suddenly became difficult; it sparked an unexpected realization about aging, mindset, and decision-making. Ask yourself, what happens for you when something you always loved suddenly gets harder? Do you...
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EP #455: Walking and Talking with My 100+ Year Old Friend: Intergenerational Friendships in Midlife with Merilyn Simonds
Today you'll discover an intergenerational friendship between two women 76 and 105 years old, that got better with age. Walking and talking with your 100+ year old friend is not something you might think was even possible. But it's their reality and my guest wrote a book about it. My guest is...
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EP #454: How to Balance Your Hormones in Menopause and Beyond with Sarah Haas
What you'll learn in this episode about how to balance your hormones in menopause and beyond. Today the show's focus is on how to balance hormones in menopause and beyond with Sarah Haas. It's probably no surprise that we're also diving into weight loss, sleep, balance, stress and more. Menopause...
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EP #453: When Your Life Looks Fine… But Feels Slightly Off after 50
What if nothing is technically wrong in midlife … but something still feels off? In this episode, we explore a common but often hard-to-explain midlife experience: when your life looks good on paper, yet feels slightly out of alignment. You're capable, responsible, and productive. Everything…
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EP #452: When It Finally Makes Sense: Adult ADHD in Midlife with Robynne Pendaries
ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder) in midlife is becoming more common. A diagnosis as an adult can feel like a relief. My guest today is ADHD Coach and Professional Organizer, Robynne Pendariès. Robynne received her degree in Child Psychology from Tufts University in Boston, and then...
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EP #451: Reconnecting People with their Natural World Through Wildlife Rehabilitation with Hope Swinimer
Wildlife rehabilitation is the focus for this special Podcasthon episode. Podcasthon is when hosts around the world feature charities simultaneously during the same week. Born and raised in Argyle, Nova Scotia, Hope Swinimer spent most of her time outdoors as a child enjoying everything the…
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EP #450: Living on Autopilot in Midlife: What I See Differently Now
Are you ready to stop running on default? Ask yourself, what does "living on autopilot" really mean in midlife? If you're in midlife and feeling slightly unsettled, even though your life looks fine on the outside, this episode is for you. Learn more:...
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EP #449: The Sneak Attack on Autopilot: How My Art Journal Helped Me Stay Present in Midlife
Discover how an art journal became a sneak attack on autopilot. In this episode, I share how something I once dismissed as "a waste of time" (art journaling) became a quiet but profound practice in staying present. Ask yourself…What if the most powerful shift in midlife didn't require a big...
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EP #448: Overcoming Fear and Living a Braver Life after 50 with Louisa Swaden
Overcoming fear in midlife can be challenging. My guest, Louisa Swaden, is living proof that the second half of life can be the start of something extraordinary. After turning 50, Louisa began saying yes to things that once felt impossible — setting land speed records on sand, racing at the...
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EP# 447: Downsizing with Purpose - How to Keep What Matters and Let Go of the Rest
Discover why downsizing with purpose, learning how to keep what matters, and letting go of the rest is a useful direction in midlife. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-447-downsizing-with-purpose-how-to-keep-what-matters-and-let-go-of-the-rest/
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EP #446: Awe, Wonder and the Joy of Life in the Slow Lane in Midlife
In this episode, Suzy reflects on what a recent Costa Rica retreat revealed about slowing down, presence, and the importance of awe and wonder in midlife. Many midlife women are highly capable, productive, and constantly managing full lives, yet feel restless, rushed, and disconnected. This...
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EP #445: Midlife Doodle-Think™ Club: Slow Down & Create a Space to Think with the Zentangle® Method & Mindful Doodling
In today's episode, I'm introducing something new I've created called the Midlife Doodle-Think Club. It's a gentle, low-pressure Zentangle®-based practice space designed to help midlife women slow down, be present, and create space to think. Learn more:...
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EP #444: Becoming an Accidental Olympics Journalist in Midlife with Alison Brown
Today's episode is about becoming an accidental Olympics journalist in midlife with Alison Brown. Alison Brown is the co-host and co-producer of Keep the Flame Alive, the smart and fun podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics. The podcast has been accredited by the USOPC for Beijing 2022,...
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EP #443: Midlife Career Transition from Finance to Interior Design with Darlene Malaney
Today's episode is about managing fear of change and a midlife career transition from finance to interior design with Darlene Malaney. I originally interviewed Darlene on my sister's podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today I'm sharing this episode here on the Women in the Middle® Show...
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EP #442: A Surprising Art Form That Led To Finding Purpose: The Naked Man Project with Michelle Dovey
Shame can silently shape how you see the world. My guest today is Michelle Dovey, who is an artist, bestselling author, and creator of The Naked Man Project and The Naked Man Oracle. After dismantling her own shame through the radical act of drawing 100 naked men, she now helps women – and...
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EP #441: What Your Bucket List Wants You to Know (Before You Do Anything About It)
What if your bucket list isn't a list at all? What if it's a voice—your future self—quietly trying to get your attention? In this episode of Women in the Middle, we take the pressure off the idea of a bucket list and explore it in a completely different way. Instead of treating it like a to-do…
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EP #440: The Best Midlife Resolution: One Decision Your Future Self Will Thank You For
A New Year's resolution can feel especially frustrating in midlife. Instead of excitement, they often trigger resistance, self-doubt, and the familiar thought: "Why bother?" In this episode, I offer a different approach to goal-setting after 50; it's one that's compassionate, realistic, and...
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EP #439: Encore: Pick Your Top 10 Days of the Year: Celebrate Midlife with Connection
Today's encore episode is all about how to make a fun and special connection with a "Top 10 Days of the Year" list for your new year celebration in midlife…or at any age. It's a special encore episode that is perfect to hear again at this time of year. You'll discover an idea from podcast guest…
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EP #438: Your 7-Step Guide to Regret-Proof Your Holidays in Midlife
Today's episode is all about your 7-step guide to regret-proofing your holidays in midlife. Discover 7 specific tips to help you manage your mind, your feelings, and your enjoyment when you're with your family over the holidays. This leads to minimizing the likelihood you'll have regrets. Learn...
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EP #437: Leading for Wellness AND THRIVING AT WORK in Midlife with Dr. Patricia Grabarek
Today's episode is about the importance of leading and leadership for wellness and creating a corporate culture where everyone thrives. Patricia Grabarek, PhD, is the author of "Leading for Wellness": How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, the co-founder of Workr Beeing, and a...
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EP #436: Your Permission Slip Ceremony in Midlife
Today's episode is all about why you should give yourself a midlife permission slip and even make a ceremony to celebrate! Specifically, we're talking about giving yourself permission to make yourself happy in midlife. It might seem strange that this is even necessary. Unfortunately, it's quite...
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EP #435: Grieving the Job You Loved (or Hated) and Moving Forward in Midlife with Laverne McKinnon
Today's podcast interview is about thriving after grieving a job you love. My guest today is Laverne McKinnon. Laverne is an executive and leadership coach specializing in career transitions—whether recovering from a setback, embracing a pivot, or stepping into a leadership role with confidence....
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EP #434: Overcoming the Fear of Learning to Swim as a Midlife Adult
Today's podcast interview is about learning to swim, but as an adult in midlife. My guest today is Cori Myka. Cori has spent over 25 years transforming the way adults learn to swim. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-434-overcoming-the-fear-of-learning-to-swim-as-a-midlife-adult/
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EP #433: Stop Peeing Your Pants - Why Now's The Time To Heal Your Pelvic Floor
Today's podcast episode is about helping midlife women support and heal the life-altering and personal issues of pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse. We're talking about peeing your pants and more. Women in midlife are finally at a point in their journeys where they have children who are…
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EP #432: How Podcasting Your Story Created a New World For Me In Midlife with Julie Marty-Pearson
Today's podcast episode is about going from a career in higher education to being a podcaster who helps other women over 40 share their stories with the world through podcasting. You'll also hear about my guest's midlife journey to get there, which included lots of challenges, health issues,...
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EP #431: Midlife isn't a Crisis - It's a Recalibration! Take the Get Unstuck Quiz
Today's episode is about the idea that midlife isn't a crisis but rather a recalibration opportunity in your life. Midlife doesn't have to be about "breaking down." Getting the insight you need about what you actually want next can be about realigning yourself with your priorities now, not from…
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EP #430: How to Get Out of Debt, Save & Invest without a Strict Budget in Midlife
Today's episode is about how to get out of debt, save & invest without a strict budget in midlife with Germaine Foley. We're exploring midlife money mindset and how to create the financial future that feels right to you. My guest is Germaine Foley. Germaine is a Certified Life and Money Coach for...
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EP #429: Your Next Chapter Toolkit: Starting Something New After 60 (Without Starting Over)
Today's "next chapter toolkit" episode for women 60+ is inspired by the topic of reinvention…starting something new…allowing yourself to be happy and regret proof your life. And we're going to look at this through the lens of life after 60. Don't worry, you'll be able to apply this podcast to…
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EP# 428: When Tech Feels Tricky in Midlife: Why Digital Overwhelm Isn't About Age
Today's episode is about what it's like when tech feels tricky in midlife and why digital overwhelm isn't about age When it comes to technology in midlife, it's easy to believe that you're too old and it's just too late to be able to use tech without stress. It can seem impossible to believe that...
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EP #427: The Science of Happiness After 50: What Research Reveals About Your Next Chapter
Today's episode is about the science of happiness after 50; research can reveal important information about your next chapter that can make it better! You may be interested to learn that there are decades of happiness research that can teach you about living a fuller, more joyful life after 50....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Women in the Middle® is a podcast for midlife women who are ready to hear some good news about being over 50! Suzy Rosenstein, MA and Master Certified Life Coach shares the good, bad, ugly, and sometimes downright hysterical about growing older and making the changes you want to make so you don't have regrets in your second chapter. As a midlife coach for women, Suzy shares an upbeat perspective along with coaching & guidance about self-care, career boredom, career change, entrepreneur lifestyle, happiness, relationships, mindset, empty nest, aging, and life transitions with a mix of guests, humor and no-nonsense. If you feel stuck in your midlife moment, get unstuck and clear about what you want at https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast-bundle/
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