Episodes

It's the annual holiday episode! Today we're sharing what makes our holidays special and we're sharing some of our past podcast episodes, especially the ones that could help you with your holiday shopping! From books and skincare products to...

For the first time in the show's history, we've got  a twenty something on as our guest! We're joined by Melissa's Gen Z daughter, Alison, who gives us her thoughts on The Golden Bachelor, explains what "Porch Era"is  and talks about what...

In this episode, hosts Melissa and Terri sit down with Marilee Bramhall, the passionate founder of Iola Wines. Marilee takes us on a sensory journey, sharing her adventures in the wine business and her dedication to elevating the work of women in the...

Not a Golden Bachelor fan? Don't despair! While we do discuss the most recent TGB episode (The Fantasy Suites), we dive into some of the bigger themes that struck us: Does sex equal intimacy, would you choose adventure vs. safety and the importance of...

Get ready for the holidays! Melissa gives posing tips for the camera shy, which include holding a 6 inch sub and getting comfortable with yourself in front of a mirror....we do a not recap of the Golden Bachelor Women Tell All and we get ready for...

Inspired by an interview with The Golden Bachelor contestant, Nancy Hulkower, we talk about what it would take to kickstart your life and make yourself a little uncomfortable so you can reap the benefits and grow. We do a pretty quick recap of the...

It's another recap: Gerry is having the time of his life, but are the women? 3 women go home in this episode, 3 move onto hometown visits. Weekend Watch: s an absolute must see on Apple TV + Get ready for Thnanksgiving now by making this insanely good...

Terri is back from Paris, the City of Love. She walked, ate and drank her way through most of the city's arrondissements. Speaking of love, we're back breaking down episode 4 of The Golden Bachelor. TLDR: Kathy & Theresa are having a disagreement...

Third time’s a charm.  We’re back and recapping episode 3 of The Golden Bachelor. This week’s group date is a talent show, the winner of which will be awarded a prized one on one date with Gerry. The ladies were so creative with their...

We’re back breaking down Episode 2 of the Golden Bachelor. We got a voicemail from our favorite listener Carrie weighing in on why she won’t be watching the Golden Bachelor and how being energetic is a mindset and not at all about age. Go Tigger!...

We swear, we had notes for this show! But here we go again... Melissa & Terri watch ABC/Hulu's The Golden Bachelor and have thoughts and HOPES on how these women are portrayed. We were invited to a watch party with Golden Bachelor contestant,...

A lot has happened since we first had Erica Schulte King on . When we last spoke almost a year ago, Erica was just about to host her first meet-up of women in Minnesota who were interested in creating connections. Since then, Erica has hosted an...

In this episode of Mixing Up Midlife,  Terri and Melissa delve into the power of storytelling in reigniting imagination during midlife. They explore the intricacies of storytelling, drawing inspiration from John Truby's book "The Anatomy of a...

Is the term “Aging Gracefully” gracelessly ageist? Melissa and Terri discuss the term and question why do supposedly “pro-age” accounts and influencers use a term that seems to be based in submissive, passive and powerless language. We prefer...

It’s that time of year again, Back to School. For many, this will be the first taste of an empty nest and while tears might be shed, Terri & Melissa, who have been empty nesters-then not empty nesters for a few years now (hello, adult children...

n today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with the inspiring Amy Wall. Amy is a skincare expert and beauty coach who is here to share her incredible knowledge and insights with us.  Amy dives deep into her three pillars of beauty:...

Welcome back. Summer adventures are coming to a close and Melissa & Terri are back together! In today's episode, we dive into the question: Can you spend six weeks with one person? Melissa takes us on a journey through her recent experiences,...

Are you ready to embrace the transformative power of midlife? Join us on the latest episode of Mixing Up Midlife as we dive deep into the world of empowered aging with midlife coach Holly Boxenhorn.In this episode, Holly shares her expertise in...

It’s been 4 weeks since we last spoke and boy do we have a lot to catch up on. From picturesque towns and adventurous hikes to surprise engagements and house hunting, we'll dive into the highs and lows that have been shaping our lives recently. Hold...

Terri and Melissa dive into the summer season with a fun BuzzFeed-style quiz created on ChatGPT to determine what type of house guest (or host) you might be. The quiz wasn’t the best, but the conversation surrounding it was! We’re both off...

Has there been something that affected you so profoundly that it changed the course of your life? An encounter with the music of Joni Mitchell’s music made Annie Lenox change her life. On today’s episode we’re talking about the ladies of the...

MUM 166. Podcast Updates, Natalie Merchant On Tour, Season FInales & More While there are literally millions of podcasts, that shouldn’t stop you from creating your own. As “women of a certain age”, there are a ton of reasons why you should...

We're talking about ways to make summer last longer on today's episode. This episode is short & sweet with listener ideas and our own thoughts on ways to stretch the good vibes of summer. Melissa's summer started 2 weeks ago with a chilly, but...