Positively Midlife Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week we focus on breast cancer awareness and it's start in 1985 by former First Lady Betty Ford when she launched a call for action for women across the country by making October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  And her leadership and legacy for women's health still continues today 37 years later.  We have a very special guest, Cancer Survivor, Cancer Warrior and Men...

Send us Fan Mail This week Ellen and Tish dive into an in-depth conversation with guest Susan Joy on the 'whys' and 'hows' that midlife women can change their relationship with alcohol.   Susan shares her story and how it led to her opening a practice as an alcohol-free and sober-curious coach for women in midlife.  She brings her background in counseling, an alcohol-tracking l...

Send us Fan Mail This week Tish and Ellen talk about the importance of women in midlife being mentors for the next generation of women. They believe that taking an active role to bridge the gap for women in the workplace and mentoring is one of the top strategies to help close the gender gap.  Tish and Ellen have been mentoring women for years across companies and roles - and they share their top...

Send us Fan Mail This week in episode 20 of the podcast Tish and Ellen take it back to why they started the Midsters Podcast and they revisit the first episode when they introduced the concept of a butterfly moment.   Tish shares how she is doing now that she is a two-month empty nester after 30+ years of mothering - and she walks us through a new piece of the Butterfly Moment with the ten steps s...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome Colette Durst to the podcast this week.  Hear Colette's story of domestic abuse and she shares her journey from being a young mother and wife and working through law school to living in an escalating environment of domestic abuse all while claiming the corporate ladder.  After 9/11 Colette's spouse was activated as a reservist and went over to Iraq and she fel...

Send us Fan Mail This week co-host Ellen shares her four book  picks to cozy up with this fall!  From a series with 21 books to two picks from her book group!  There’s something for everyone. You can support the podcast and get all the Midsters Fall reads  books from this episode by clicking below: Harlem Shuffle - Colson Whitehead The Joy and Light Bus Company - Alexander McCall Smith Hotel Nantu...

Send us Fan Mail This week we welcome our guest Danielle Blumenberg to the show. Danielle is a certified life coach and a divorce coach.  She shares the three aspects of divorce; the legal, the financial, and the emotional.  And we find out about how working with a divorce coach can help women get through the most difficult aspects - the emotional divorce - and negotiate for what they want now and...

Send us Fan Mail Have you noticed that midlife women have become totally obsessed with their dogs? The three of us, and most of our friends, seem to be trading in raising kids for raising dogs.  We'll discuss the top 5 reasons why! And to celebrate National Dog Day, Tish, Ellen, and Felicia talk about their dogs and what they mean to them in midlife. This week's obsessions: Tish's o...

Send us Fan Mail Fall is a special season! This week we're talking about things that give us fall vibes and fall traditions that we love. We'll take a look at fall fashion favs, adventures, fall decorating, and fall food and drinks! It’s the nostalgia of wanting to pick out new school supplies and a lunch box.... it’s the Midsters fall back-to-school episode.    This week's obsessio...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered running your own Airbnb? This week we have Kristin Baker an Airbnb super host shares her story of creating a successful passive income business in Burlington, VT and our own Midster co-host Ellen shares her California Airbnb story.   Listen to these two success stories to get inspired.  Become part of the 54% of global Airbnb hosts that are women or market...

Send us Fan Mail This week Tish, Ellen, and Felicia share lots of laughs and stories about moments when they've felt old and how they've managed to face their 50s head-on.  This is a topic that everyone can relate to and laugh along with.  Obsessions Tish: Bautista  coconut dry shampoo Ellen:  Tony's Chocoloney is ethically sourced chocolate Felicia: a diet trick - hummus  and celer...

Send us Fan Mail This week Ellen, Felicia, and Tish talk about the things they learned from their moms and how those things have stayed with them. Whether you are close to your mom growing up or not, there are things we learned. Sharing stories of their moms made everyone feel so much closer to them and honored their memories. The hosts encourage our listeners to share what they learned from their...

Send us Fan Mail Ellen and Tish welcome Kevin Cross to the show to talk about midlife dating from his point of view.  He's a friend and a big supporter of the Positively Midlife Podcast and he is currently single.  Kevin shares his dating philosophy called equally yoked and we ask him questions sent in by our listeners! Tish's obsession: Smile Direct LED teeth whitening kit and refill pa...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Tish talks about the new hobby she started doing with her adult daughter, Meme.  Tish and her daughter took up beekeeping last year.  And this year Tish and another friend started their own hive.  Tish tells us about some amazing  Bee facts you may have never heard before.  And how many times do you think Tish has gotten stung? We talk about why in mid...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Tish shares her pickleball obsession with Ellen.  She'll tell us why this easy-to-learn and inexpensive sport is a great way for you to get or stay active and meet new people. By the end of this episode, you'll know why the sport is called pickleball too.  This week's obsessions: Tish: Movie Parties with friends Ellen:  Aperol Spritz - t...

Send us Fan Mail When is the right time to go gray?  It's a very personal decision and one that so many women are thinking about in midlife.    Like many Midsters,  Ellen has been coloring her hair since her 20s and now colors it every three to four weeks to keep the gray covered.  She shares why she's kept up this schedule and discusses with Tish if there is a way to gracefully go gray...

Send us Fan Mail Adventures are having experiences that are fun, challenging, that make you happy and keep you young at heart.  Adventures are exhilarating and take you outside of your comfort zone and make you feel like you accomplish a dream or a goal. Adventures bring much more long-term happiness Become a Tourist in your Hometown. Making the effort to enjoy all the things happening in your nec...

Send us Fan Mail This week  Tish and Ellen talk about Tish's weight loss journey and how she got healthy during the pandemic.  She's struggled with her weight for years and she shares her six steps to putting yourself first and making long-lasting changes to benefit your health!  Tish's six keys to lasting weight loss: Create a Big Enough Why  Clear your Head Space    Get Selfish  F...

Send us Fan Mail Kick back Midsters, put your feet in the sand, and check out Ellen's five great summer reads!    This week our Midster bibliophile and co-host Ellen shares, why she loves book groups and why checking one out, is an excellent idea for every  Midster.    And, Ellen shares with us 5 books by some of her favorite authors for Midsters to check out this summer. This week's obs...

Send us Fan Mail How many of us dream of becoming an artist? Can it be now...at midlife?  In this episode,  we interview Ellen Howard (@ellenhowardart) a California-based studio and Plein Air artist about her journey to becoming an artist and what her advice is to anyone wanting to become an artist. Check out Ellen's art and sign up for her newsletter at: ellenhowardart.com Ellen is represent...

Send us Fan Mail What's a side hustle and how do you choose one?  If you ever need to make some quick cash to bring into your household, side hustles are a great option.  From eBay to Facebook Marketplace to selling books and Instacart - there are so many options!  Felicia shares her Midster go-to side hustles with Tish in this episode.  This week's obsessions: Felicia:  Watermelon Glow...

Send us Fan Mail You might feel 16 again when you start dating,  but it's a whole new world of online dating as a Midster. Tish shares her 5 tips for any Midster who is new to the world of online dating in 2022 with Bumble, Match, The League, and more options.  And, Tish and Ellen both share some hilariously funny dating stories too. This week's obsessions: Tish - Community gardens Ellen...

Send us Fan Mail What is a butterfly moment and when do women face one?  The Midster time in our lives is filled with significant changes - kids moving on, parents needing help, reflecting on career choices, and changes in relationships with partners and friends  - just to name a few of the midlife changes.   In midlife, we now finally have time, resources, and perhaps money to follow our dreams. ...

Send us Fan Mail This is a podcast about women celebrating midlife and looking at the endless possibilities to shape our future.  We're college friends now in our 50s - join us to explore ideas, friendship,  experiences, stories, adventures, books, sex, health, wellness, and BIG dreams.   Meet the podcast co-hosts Tish and Ellen!  Support the show Website: www.thepositivelymidlifepodcast.com...