Midlife Plot Twists with Lucy Baber

In every season of life, we're face with letting go and moving on from certain things. In today's final episode of Midlife Plot Twists, we're talking about exactly that. My dear friend Elaina Wright joins me to discuss the major midlife plot twists that have happened over the last few years, how they've impacted our lives and what it has looked like to move on from them. I've enjoyed the beautiful...

By the time we reach midlife, many of us are aware of what we want for ourselves and those around us. Fellow photographer, Raquita Henderson lives a life that allows her to feel complete. Through this process, she's gone through her own personal growth journey that has allowed her to be a woman she (and the people around her) can be proud of. Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship oppo...

Did you love our conversation last year about midlife plot twists in the movies? We're back with part 2, where we're diving into the final 5 movies that feature a midlife plot twist! Scott Zielinski joins me again to share his knowledge on all things horror and discuss some of his favorite plot twists with me! Spoiler alert... we do share a few spoilers throughout this episode! Listen to part 1 of...

As we get older, so do our parents, which sometimes means that we become their caretakers. Arianna Neromiliotis knows the intricacies of being a caretaker in midlife very well, as she ultimately had the opportunity to be an advocate and caretaker for her mother for the last few years of her life. Arianna's mother, Aurora, began showing signs of Dementia beginning in 2017, but in 2019, she ultimate...

Are you putting yourself out there in the dating realm? Whether it feels like you're finding success or you're struggling through bad dates, Tracy Ready believes the first step is through soul work. In today's episode, Tracy joins us to share about her program, The Soul Detox, and how you build a healthy relationship with dating (or with a partner) through that soul work. Today's episode is brough...

Have you waited to have children? Maybe you're just curious about your hormones in midlife! Today's guest, Sharon Fisher joins me to discuss midlife fertility, motherhood, and hormones in today's episode! Listen in as we discuss how our bodies change, what to expect with menopause and perimenopause, and resources for treatment! Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship opportunities, wher...

Investing in real estate can feel intimidating, yet the opportunities are valuable once you grasp how they work. Real estate investor, Jhanel Wilson joins us to share how she has built her $12 million real estate empire over the last 19 years. Listen in as she shares how she got started with her first investment, what new investors need to know, and how to build a team that supports your investmen...

Have you had tarot cards pulled for you before? In today's episode, Jenna Matlin joins us to talk about her experience as an intuitive reader, along with the history of tarot. Listen in as she explains the dynamics between tarot and psychology, why people typically turn to tarot for the first time, and what impacts tarot can have on you in mid-life! Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorsh...

It's not often that I share my own midlife plot twists here on the podcast, but today, I'm introducing you to two of them, my newfound love for horror movies and my partner, Scott Zielinski. In this episode, Scott and I begin our two-part series on 10 horror movies that feature a midlife plot twist! If you're a fan of horror films and plot twists, this episode was made for you! Spoiler alert... we...

As we get older, we hope things get easier, yet many of us face some of our worst fears during midlife. In today's episode, Kirsten Lewis Bethmann joins us to talk about growing from midlife pain and experiences. Listen in as she shares how her life has shifted in the last two years, what experiences she's had to overcome, and the growing process. Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship...

Have you financially prepared your loved ones for when you're gone? It's not something we like to think about or even consider until later in life. The truth is, it's never to early to get life insurance! In today's episode, Ashley Adams joins us to share about how her mother's passing impacted her family, both emotionally and financially. The experience she had through her mother's death led to a...

Getting diagnosed with ADHD brings a lot of clarification and answers to a long-time struggle, but that diagnosiss doesn't come lightly. In today's episode, Emily Zilber joins us to share what it looked like to get diagnosed with ADHD in her 30's. Through finding a community to getting access to resources, listen in as she shares her story. Today's episode is brought to you by my mentorship opport...

Our desires shift as our bodies change, which can cause problems with partners if we aren't sure how to communicate with them. Latoya Dixon Smith of Greenville Boudoir joins us to share about her work not only as a boudoir photographer, but a sex doula. Listen in as Latoya explains what her role is as a sex doula and how she helps her clients, along with the approaches she takes and tools she uses...

While most of our conversations happen with those who are either approaching midlife or currently living in it, today's guest isn't quite there yet. Korie Mitchell joins us for today's conversation to share how finding a mentor in her late twenties has impacted her personally and professionally. Now 30, Korie is able to reflect back on the power of mentorships in her life, how to approach finding...

Season two of Midlife Plot Twists is here! If you wondered where I've been, what's been happening since our last episode aired, and what's coming, this episode was made for you. This is my first episode since turning forty, so I'm getting a little personal about life, my business, and this podcast—along with the mindset shifts that have happened for me over the last few years! Hosted on Acast. See...

Have you held yourself back from exploring your creativity to its fullest? Rachel Mayer, a Philadelphia based piano teacher, realized as she was approaching midlife that she's never really taken chances or stepped outside of her comfort zone when she came to creativity—despite having an identity in creative arts. Listen in as she shares how she decided to redirect the story she'd been telling hers...

It's not often that you hear of faith-based sex positivity being discussed by a well respected Reverend. Today, our special guest is Reverend Dr. Beverly Dale, aka Dale, who is the founder of The Incarnation Institute of Sex & Faith, joins us to discuss sexual healing, sex positivity, and faith! In this liberating conversation, she peels away the barriers that many of us put up from a sex nega...

Over the course of our lives, we've been molded into the people we are today. What happens when the things that have defined us for so long leave our lives? In today's episode, Paige Lewis joins us to discuss what it means to reinvent yourself, a challenge she's faced a few times in her life. From leaving a religious cult as a teen to changing professions in midlife due to health concerns, Paige's...

As women age, we begin to face new experiences in our health for which we have not had a chance to really prepare. Examples include menopause, and the less commonly discussed, perimenopause. Thankfully, Julie Cristol so graciously agreed to join me for this special episode where we discuss the questions that most women are nervous to ask about menopause, advocacy, healthcare, and even sex! Meet Ju...

Paury Flowers joins us to share how she's found herself pivoting her career in midlife to combine her passion for health and wellness, cannabis, and emergent strategy. Listen in as she discusses the cannabis industry, the war on drugs, and legislation on cannabis. Get to Know Paury (1:28) Creative Consulting (18:09) What Paury’s Excited By (22:55) The War on Drugs (28:08) Regulation and Legislatio...

We talk about major life changes and plot twists that happen in midlife on this podcast, but today we're tackling the tough conversation of preparing for end of life. At just 39-years-old (just 2 years ago), Rachel Moore was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer. Listen in as she joins us to discuss how this plot twist has impacted her everyday life, her husband, her three beautiful children, and e...

Do you ever feel a desire to do something that's so outside of your comfort zone, with no real understanding as to why? Jeannine Cook calls that intuition. In episode 6 of Midlife Plot Twists, Jeannine shares about her journey to opening Harriett’s Bookshop a few weeks before COVID happened, along with the good, the bad, and the ugly that came with it. Listen in as she shares about some of her fav...

My dear friend, photographer, and educator, Dr. Tomayia Colvin, recently joined me for a candid conversation about life after 40. In this episode, we talk about the impactful community she's built for black photographers, what dating looks like in her 40's, and the advice she'd share with her younger self. Tomayia, I'm so proud to call you friend. About Tomayia (1:43) The Photo Cookout (4:02) Crea...

I recently had the chance to sit down with my dear brother-in-law, Charlie Baber to discuss what being his authentic self looked like as he approached 40. Authenticity is a word we toss around on social media, but what if we dug a little deeper into it's true meaning. In being his authentic self, after 38 years of life, Charlie realized that he was gay. In today's episode, Charlie describes what i...

Recovery—it's not a conversation we often hear about, but being a show all about midlife plot twists, it's a conversation I'm very open to discussing. Today my dear friend and neighbor, Anne, is joining me for a truly eye-opening conversation around her struggle with alcoholism. In this conversation, we're tackling here long-time battle with alcohol, her decision to enter rehab in her 40's, what t...