Adventurous, Curious & Fun After 50

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July 5, 2024

212. Stepping Back to Move Forward

Summer Break: A Pause, Not a Goodbye In this heartfelt episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa discuss the challenges of balancing their beloved podcast with their busy lives. As they reflect on their journey and shared passion …

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June 21, 2024

211. Women Over 50 UGC

The Power of User-Generated Content in Boosting Brand Popularity In this episode, we explore user-generated content. Is it a good money maker for women over 50? We’ve got lots of questions and very few answers! 00:00 Introduction to...

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June 7, 2024

210. Micro Vacations and Writing Your Own Obituary

Terri and Melissa discuss the importance of micro vacations, and share their recent getaway experiences. We talk about memorable discussions from our last guest, Jean Blasberg, and the overarching philosophy of 'using your life as a laboratory.' ...

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May 31, 2024

209 Reinvention in Midlife Through Fiction and Farming with Author Je…

Today we’re sitting down with award-winning author Jeanne Blasberg to discuss Jeanne's journey from writing successful novels like 'The Nine' and 'Eden’, to embracing a new life as a regenerative farmer in Wisconsin. Jeanne talks about the...

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May 24, 2024

208. Midlife Pop Culture Catch Up

Ready for a pop culture deep dive with a midlife twist? This week on Mixing Up Midlife, Terri and Melissa are back with a fun-filled episode, catching you up on all things midlife pop culture and sharing some personal adventures …

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May 10, 2024

207. Horses as Healers Exploring Equine Gestalt Coaching with Allison…

Equine Gestalt Coaching: Ever wonder how horses can help you heal? This week on Mixing Up Midlife, Terri and Melissa chat with Allison Goldfarb, a certified Equine Gestalt Coach who uses the magic of horses to unlock emotional transformation. Allison...

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May 3, 2024

206. Invest in Yourself in Midlife

Melissa becomes the guest today as she & Terri talk about the value of stepping out of your comfort zone and investing in yourself, particularly in midlife. The discussion pivots around Melissa's recent experience of being on the other side …

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April 19, 2024

205. Small Steps to Sustainability

Small Steps to Sustainable Living We’re talking about the small, eco-friendly steps we’ve taken over the past year and revisiting our interview with Trace Zero Waste owner, Mala Persaud. Learn about simple swaps like bamboo washcloths...

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April 12, 2024

204. More Glimmers, Less Triggers

Are you experiencing glimmers or triggers? In the he aftermath of a lost recording, Terri & Melissa share their experiences with technology mishaps, and introduce the concept of 'Glimmers'—positive experiences that contrast with triggers, often...

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April 5, 2024

203.Transforming Midlife Through Weightlifting

Transforming Midlife Through Weightlifting: Kim Rahir’s Journey from MS to Master Athlete In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the power of physical strength and mental resilience with their guest, Kim...

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March 29, 2024

202. TikTok Helped Me Find A New Hobby

TikTok has made it easier than ever to find new hobbies to try. Melissa doesn’t want more stuff, but Terri went down a paperback to hardcover book binding rabbit hole and is now obsessed. We have 4 News Items that …

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March 22, 2024

201. Calm Within Adult Swim: Overcoming Hurdles and Embracing Tiny Ad…

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 …

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March 15, 2024

200.From Books to Bingo: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Adventure with M…

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...

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March 8, 2024

199. Climbing Kilimanjaro A Midlife Adventure with Joann Meginley

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 …

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March 1, 2024

198. Marking A Milestone Celebrating Turning 60

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 …

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Feb. 23, 2024

197. Midlife Fantasy Fun: Dungeons and Dragons in the Empty Nest

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 …

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Feb. 16, 2024

196. Finding Your Perfect Retirement Location with Margaret Vandergri…

Have you been searching for the perfect retirement location, but aren't quite sure where that is or how to find it? Today's guest, Margaret Vandergriff, founder of Your Place Finder is here to help! Drawing on 30+ years of prospect …

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Feb. 9, 2024

195. Romantasy Isn’t New, BookTok is

Terri and Melissa are transported into the world of Romantasy on today’s episode. Terri shares her long-time love for the genre, highlighting its role in offering complete escapism and its evolution from conventional romance narratives. Terri...

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Feb. 2, 2024

194. The Empty Nest or the Endless Nest and 3 Fun Facts

Join hosts Terri and Melissa as they candidly discuss life in their fifties and beyond, particularly focusing on the 'empty nest' stage of life. They mull over questions like 'When do we stop parenting our adult children?' and 'How to …

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Jan. 19, 2024

192. Finding Your Purpose with Astrology, the North Node and Intuitio…

Can astrology help women over 50 find their purpose? In this episode of the 'Mixing Up Midlife' podcast, hosts Terri and Melissa interview intuitive tarot reader and astrologer, Mary Jo Cranmore aka MJ. MJ shares her journey from a television …

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Jan. 12, 2024

191. Bingo Card Goal Setting, New Adventures, and Puppies in the Empt…

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 …

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Jan. 5, 2024

190. Living A Bodacious Life: Seasonal Work For Women over 50 with Da…

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...

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Dec. 22, 2023

189. Ending the Year on A NOTE

It's the last episode of 2023 and we went off the rails a bit...Today's episode is a bit of everthing...A squirell story, a COVID Christmas, A new arrival and a Try it or Buy it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE'LL SEE …

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