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Exploring Romantasy and Escapism in Midlife In this episode of 'Mixing up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa delve into the genre of romantasy, discussing its rise in popularity, especially among mid-life readers, sparked in part by social media platforms like BookTok. Terri shares her long-time love for the genre, highlighting…

Step into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with Terri and Melissa on the latest episode of the 'Mixing Up Midlife' podcast! Join them for a dose of midlife fantasy fun as they delve into this beloved role-playing game from the cozy confines of their Empty Nest. Listen in as…

Terri is turning 60 and we’re celebrating! In this emergency podcast episode, Terri & Melissa talk about marking this milestone, the significance of turning 60 and some of the challenges. Terri calls BS on herself and is determined to live more adventurously by doing more of the things she and…

In this episode of 'Mixing a Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the adventure of a lifetime with their special guest, Joanne McGinley, who shares her experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at the age of 55. Joanne, a former stay-at-home mom who later built a fitness community and survived the challenges…

We’re celebrating our beloved 'Mixing Up Midlife' since we just hit a HUGE milestone- our 200th episode! It's been a wild ride filled with adventures, curiosity, and, well, some unexpected steamy book moments. Fourth Wing had us blushing a bit! If you haven’t read it, it's like 'Hunger Games' but…

In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa welcome Cori Myka, the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and the creator of the Foundations of Change Learning Method. Cori shares her insights on the transformative power of learning to swim as an adult, addressing common fears and…

In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife', hosts Terri and Melissa pick the brains of Mary Jo Cranmore, a professional intuitive tarot reader and astrologer and founder of @SoulfulRevolution Mary Jo reveals her intriguing journey from being a television news producer to divining insights from the stars and cards. With…

We're back together for the first time since December and we've got updates! Melissa went to Colorado, hiked Garden of the Gods and came home with her new fur baby. We ask if it's crazy that we both got puppies as empty nesters. Our answers may suprise you. We're going…

Living A Bodacious Life: Seasonal Work For Women over 50 with Dawna Jarvis In this episode, Terri and Melissa of 'Mixing up Midlife' podcast speak with Dawna Jarvis in an enlightening conversation about pursuing an adventurous life post-age 50. Dawna shares her journey of taking a divergent route in her…

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 wine industry. From virtual wine tastings to…

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 eco-friendly stocking stuffers and unique travel experiences, there's something for everyone!…

In this week's episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa delve into their annual holiday episode. They discuss their four-year podcast journey, their holiday traditions, and their current favorite holiday movies. Their conversation also includes gift suggestions based on the guests they had on the podcast this year:…

Join Terri and Melissa in the latest episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife' as they dive deep into a recap of the Golden Bachelor finale. Hear their vibrant and insightful conversation, filled with differing perspectives on love, reality TV, and the portrayal of older people dating. They are joined by a…

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 she liked about the show. Mix It Up…

This is a video about Women in Wine: Pour, Sip and Learn with Iola Wines Marilee Bramhall 0:00 Women in Wine: Pour, Sip and Learn with Iola Wines Marilee Bramhall 04:39 Organic and Biodynamic Wine 09:35 Working with Producers Who Practice Sustainable Viticulture 14:17 Practicing Wine Tasting 18:25 Training Your…

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 pillow talk. We also laugh about…

Camera Shy? Posing Tips for the Holidays, Women Tell All and Try It or Buy It 0:00 184. Camera Shy? Posing Tips for the Holidays, Women Tell All and Try It or Buy It 01:57 Posing Tips for Photos 13:19 The Not a Golden Bachelor Recap recap 17:27 Or Are…

What lessons can be learned from The Golden Bachelor? We explore the impact of vulnerability, the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone, and the evolving dynamics of love in midlife. Join us as we recap the latest developments in the show and discuss how these lessons can inspire…

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: Drops of God is an absolute must see on Apple TV + Get ready for Thnanksgiving now by making this insanely…

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 and Theresa are having a disagreement and Gerry feels the negativity. Sweet and…

We’re back and recapping episode 3 of The Golden Bachelor. Again, we enjoyed the spark of the midlife women who are putting themselves out there and looking for love at an older age. This week’s group date is a talent show, the winner of which will be awarded a prized…

We talk about the Golden Bachelor, Empty Nesting and Energetic Living 00:00 The Golden Bachelor 00:00 Welcome 00:57 Lost Dogs 10:36 The Empty Nest Really Begins 13:09 Compound Living 15:42 Overland Expo 17:25 Visiting Paris 18:32 The Golden Bachelor Ep.1 39:25 Why does society value youth?

A lot has happened since we first had Erica Schulte King on our podcast episode 140. 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 exchange…

As one of our ways of mixing it up, we took a hike up Old Rag Mountain in the Shenandoah National Park. It was an adventure!