Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast

What you'll learn in this episode about how to balance your hormones in menopause and beyond. Today the show's focus is on how to balance hormones in menopause and beyond with Sarah Haas. It's probably no surprise that we're also diving into weight loss, sleep, balance, stress  and more. Menopause can be a confusing time. My guest, Sarah Haas, is a Women's Weight Release & Body Love Coach, Integra...

What if nothing is technically wrong in midlife … but something still feels off? In this episode, we explore a common but often hard-to-explain midlife experience: when your life looks good on paper, yet feels slightly out of alignment. You're capable, responsible, and productive. Everything works. And yet… something doesn't quite feel right. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-453-w...

ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder) in midlife is becoming more common. A diagnosis as an adult can feel like a relief. My guest today is ADHD Coach and Professional Organizer, Robynne Pendariès. Robynne received her degree in Child Psychology from Tufts University in Boston, and then moved to Paris in 1989. She worked for 10 years as a fashion buyer in Paris, and subsequently raised h...

Wildlife rehabilitation is the focus for this special Podcasthon episode. Podcasthon is when hosts around the world feature charities simultaneously during the same week. Born and raised in Argyle, Nova Scotia, Hope Swinimer spent most of her time outdoors as a child enjoying everything the natural world had to offer. She knew that she wanted to work with animals in some capacity, and after missin...

Are you ready to stop running on default? Ask yourself, what does "living on autopilot" really mean in midlife? If you're in midlife and feeling slightly unsettled, even though your life looks fine on the outside, this episode is for you. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-450-living-on-autopilot-in-midlife-what-i-see-differently-now/

Discover how an art journal became a sneak attack on autopilot. In this episode, I share how something I once dismissed as "a waste of time" (art journaling) became a quiet but profound practice in staying present. Ask yourself…What if the most powerful shift in midlife didn't require a big decision… but a simple pen? Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-449-the-sneak-attack-on-autopi...

Overcoming fear in midlife can be challenging. My guest, Louisa Swaden, is living proof that the second half of life can be the start of something extraordinary.  After turning 50, Louisa began saying yes to things that once felt impossible — setting land speed records on sand, racing at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats, and riding across Namibia as part of a conservation effort with Rally for...

Discover why downsizing with purpose, learning how to keep what matters, and letting go of the rest is a useful direction in midlife. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-447-downsizing-with-purpose-how-to-keep-what-matters-and-let-go-of-the-rest/

In this episode, Suzy reflects on what a recent Costa Rica retreat revealed about slowing down, presence, and the importance of awe and wonder in midlife. Many midlife women are highly capable, productive, and constantly managing full lives, yet feel restless, rushed, and disconnected. This conversation explores why awe doesn't arrive through effort or productivity, but through attention and notic...

In today's episode, I'm introducing something new I've created called the Midlife Doodle-Think Club . It's a gentle, low-pressure Zentangle®-based practice space designed to help midlife women slow down, be present, and create space to think. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-445-midlife-doodle-think-club-slow-down-create-a-space-to-think-with-the-zentangle-method-mindful-doodling/

Today's episode is about becoming an accidental Olympics journalist in midlife with Alison Brown. Alison Brown is the co-host and co-producer of Keep the Flame Alive, the smart and fun podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics. The podcast has been accredited by the USOPC for Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, and Milano-Cortina 2026. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-444-becoming-an...

Today's episode is about managing fear of change and a midlife career transition from finance to interior design with Darlene Malaney. I originally interviewed Darlene on my sister's podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today I'm sharing this episode here on the Women in the Middle® Show because Darlene was also a client in the Women in the Middle Academy; she also shares her midlife caree...

Shame can silently shape how you see the world. My guest today is Michelle Dovey, who is an artist, bestselling author, and creator of The Naked Man Project and The Naked Man Oracle .  After dismantling her own shame through the radical act of drawing 100 naked men, she now helps women – and organizations – reclaim aliveness, creativity, and authentic power. Her talks blend art, humor, and psychol...

What if your bucket list isn't a list at all? What if it's a voice—your future self—quietly trying to get your attention? In this episode of Women in the Middle , we take the pressure off the idea of a bucket list and explore it in a completely different way. Instead of treating it like a to-do list or a set of goals, we imagine what your bucket list might say to you if it could talk—about the dre...

A New Year's resolution can feel especially frustrating in midlife. Instead of excitement, they often trigger resistance, self-doubt, and the familiar thought: "Why bother?" In this episode, I offer a different approach to goal-setting after 50; it's one that's compassionate, realistic, and surprisingly motivating. Rather than focusing on what you should do, you'll learn how to make one decision y...

Today's encore episode is all about how to make a fun and special connection with a "Top 10 Days of the Year" list for your new year celebration in midlife…or at any age. It's a special encore episode that is perfect to hear again at this time of year. You'll discover an idea from podcast guest Bob Schneeweiss (originally from Episode 78, Why You Should Celebrate Family Traditions in Midlife) that...

Today's episode is all about your 7-step guide to regret-proofing your holidays in midlife. Discover 7 specific tips to help you manage your mind, your feelings, and your enjoyment when you're with your family over the holidays. This leads to minimizing the likelihood you'll have regrets. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-438-your-7-step-guide-to-regret-proof-your-holidays-in-midli...

Today's episode is about the importance of leading and leadership for wellness and creating a corporate culture where everyone thrives. Patricia Grabarek, PhD, is the author of " Leading for Wellness" : How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives , the co-founder of Workr Beeing, and a seasoned Industrial/Organizational Psychologist specializing in workplace wellness, organizational cultur...

Today's episode is all about why you should give yourself a midlife permission slip and even make a ceremony to celebrate! Specifically, we're talking about giving yourself permission to make yourself happy in midlife. It might seem strange that this is even necessary. Unfortunately, it's quite common to hold yourself back when it comes to your dreams. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcas...

Today's podcast interview is about thriving after grieving a job you love. My guest today is Laverne McKinnon. Laverne is an executive and leadership coach specializing in career transitions—whether recovering from a setback, embracing a pivot, or stepping into a leadership role with confidence. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-435-grieving-the-job-you-loved-or-hated-and-moving-fo...

Today's podcast interview is about learning to swim, but as an adult in midlife.  My guest today is Cori Myka. Cori has spent over 25 years transforming the way adults learn to swim. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-434-overcoming-the-fear-of-learning-to-swim-as-a-midlife-adult/

Today's podcast episode is about helping midlife women support and heal the life-altering and personal issues of pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse. We're talking about peeing your pants and more. Women in midlife are finally at a point in their journeys where they have children who are gaining more independence. This can also mean more stability in their careers and more ability to turn energy...

Today's podcast episode is about going from a career in higher education to being a podcaster who helps other women over 40 share their stories with the world through podcasting. You'll also hear about my guest's midlife journey to get there, which included lots of challenges, health issues, stress, and of course, courage. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-432-how-podcasting-your-s...

Today's episode is about the idea that midlife isn't a crisis but rather a recalibration opportunity in your life.  Midlife doesn't have to be about "breaking down." Getting the insight you need about what you actually want next can be about realigning yourself with your priorities now, not from 30 years ago. Things have changed; you have changed. The trick is to actually hear what your future sel...

Today's episode is about how to get out of debt, save & invest without a strict budget in midlife with Germaine Foley. We're exploring midlife money mindset and how to create the financial future that feels right to you. My guest is Germaine Foley.  Germaine is a Certified Life and Money Coach for women who make good money but aren't building wealth. She helps them take control of their finances a...