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Sept. 27, 2023

177.From Empty Nesting to Empowering Others- Redefining Midlife with …

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. …

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Sept. 22, 2023

176. Discovering the Secrets of a Good Story: Igniting Imagination in…

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...

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Sept. 8, 2023

175. Is Aging Gracefully Gracelessly Ageist?

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...

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Sept. 1, 2023

174. It's Empty Nest Season

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 …

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Aug. 25, 2023

173 Skincare Beyond the Surface: Nurturing Self-Intimacy and Creating…

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 …

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Aug. 18, 2023

172. Adventures in Close Quarters: Discovering the True Strength of …

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 …

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Aug. 4, 2023

171. Aging Powerfully with Midlife Coach Holly Boxenhorn

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 …

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July 28, 2023

170. From Surprise Proposals to Camping Mishaps: Tales from a Midlife…

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 …

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June 30, 2023

169. Quiz Time! Discover Your House Guest Persona

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 …

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June 16, 2023

167. The Ladies of the 80's: The Soundtrack of Our Lives

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 …

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June 9, 2023

166. Podcast Updates, Natalie Merchant On Tour, Season Finales & More

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 …

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June 2, 2023

165. Summer Bliss: Tips and Listener Favorites to Make Your Summer L…

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 …

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May 26, 2023

164. Financial Empowerment for Women Over 50: Navigating Widowhood, D…

Not a finance nerd? Neither were we, until we had the pleasure of speaking Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™, President & CEO of Francis Financial and the visionary behind Savvy Ladies, a charity dedicated to empowering women through no cost...

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May 12, 2023

163. The Benefits of Working with a Travel Advisor for Expedition Tra…

In this episode, we sit down with Pat Ogle Collins, a travel advisor with extensive experience in expedition travel. Pat shares her insights on the role of travel advisors and how they can enhance your travel experiences. She also discusses …

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May 5, 2023

162. When Friendships Fade: Dealing with Ghosting in Midlife

On this episode of Mixing Up Midlife, we explore a topic that many people may have experienced but few talk about: the painful experience of being ghosted by a friend. We received an email from a listener who wanted to …

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April 28, 2023

161. Summer Is Coming- Women Over 50 Can Travel Solo with Sister Stay.

Spring is when Terri & Melissa start thinking of travel and begin planning summer trips. It's also when work and family committments ramp up. This week, we're resharing our episode with Sue-Anne Mayne, the founder of SisterStay, a friendly homestay...

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April 21, 2023

160. From TV Producer to Zero Waste Entrepreneur: Insights on Sustain…

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mala Persaud, owner of Trace the Zero Waste Store and former TV producer turned sustainability advocate. Mala shares her journey from covering TV Producer to running her own eco-friendly business, and offers...

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April 14, 2023

159. The Invisible Woman Speaks: Listener Feedback on Feelings of Inv…

The one thing women over 50 have in common: An opinion! We’re continuing the conversation on feeling invisible after 50 that we started on thanks to our listeners! Listen to what these women had to say about feeling invisible. There's …

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April 7, 2023

158.Invisible Woman Syndrome: Overcoming Feelings of Invisibility Aft…

What does it mean when women over 50 start saying that they feel invisible? Invisible Woman Syndrome is a common experience for many women over the age of 50. This term describes the feeling of being overlooked or disregarded in …

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March 31, 2023

157. Chemistry, Zoom and Surprising Turnouts_ Lessons Learned from ou…

Join Mixing Up Midlife hosts Melissa and Terri as they share their first-time experience hosting a Zoom book club to discuss Bonnie Garmus' debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry. Discover how their listeners made the event a success and left them …

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March 24, 2023

156. 100 Acts of Love with Kim Hamer

In this heartwarming episode of Mixing Up Midlife,Terri and Melissa welcome long time friend Kim Hamer, a widow and mother of three, to share her inspiring story of love, loss, and hope. Kim opens up about her personal experience of …

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March 17, 2023

155. Color Me Fabulous: Finding Your Signature Color Palette After 50

Color Me Fabulous: Finding Your Signature Color Palette After 50 How did a website & logo rebrand for Melissa Maillett Photography turn into a full online color analysis experiment? Melissa talks about her experience with , what she’s discovered...

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March 10, 2023

154. Traveling Solo with Katherine Leamy, The 5 Kilo Traveller

Pack your bags and buckle up because on today's episode, we're joined by the inspiring Katherine Leamy, also known as the 5 Kilo Traveller. Get ready to be transported as Katherine takes us on a journey through her life-changing solo …

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