Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife Podcast

Today’s guest, Adrian Mamikonian, is the epitome of grace, grit, and growth—and she’s walking proof that midlife reinvention is not only possible, it’s powerful. Adrian is a 46-year-old mom of four (yes, four kids in four different school transitions!), a military wife living in Spain, and an integrative health practitioner who has completely transformed her life—from speech pathology to strength...

Episode 35: Your 31-Day Belief & Gratitude Walk Challenge Hey friend, and welcome back to The Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife — a space where we do real life together. Today’s episode is a solo one with just me, Cathy, and I’m inviting you into something simple but powerful: a 31-day Belief & Gratitude Walk Challenge. This idea was sparked by a conversation with my girlfriend Britney, who sh...

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I sit down with the inspiring Katie Sevenants, a 62-years-young serial entrepreneur, proud mom and Gigi to three, and the woman behind The Midlife Makeover. We talk about confidence, reinvention, and the beauty of embracing midlife with purpose and passion. Katie shares her journey from the cruise ship industry to direct sales to becoming a coach a...

✨ In this heartfelt Dear Cathy episode, Cathy welcomes back her dear friend Ravyn Robinson-Barco for a powerful follow-up to Episode 32. After sharing her story of surviving a car accident and stepping into her calling as a healer and founder of Conscious Colorado Collective, Ravyn returns to answer listener-submitted questions about spirituality, faith, and healing in midlife.   Together, Cathy...

What if a near-fatal car accident was the divine interruption you didn’t know you needed? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Cathy sits down with healer, mom of 3, and former military finance professional Ravyn Robinson-Barco to explore what it really means to reinvent yourself in midlife. From traumatic brain injury to discovering the world of Reiki, Ravyn’s story is one of grit, grace,...

Hey friend — this week’s episode is a soul-stirrer. I’m joined by one of my best friends, Kristin Jaramillo, and let me tell you, this conversation is rich with wisdom, perspective, and real-life resilience. From raising two kids 13 years apart to navigating lupus and facing a near-death diagnosis with her husband, Kristin’s story is a masterclass in showing up through life’s wildest turns. We div...

Hey friend, This week’s episode hits deep. I sit down with my dear friend, powerhouse creative, and solo mom of three,  Juli Forde to talk about what it really looks like to start over. From navigating a military marriage and parenting solo during deployments to rediscovering her identity post-divorce, Juli shares the raw, beautiful truth behind what it means to bet on yourself.   We talk about:...

This week’s episode is extra special—because I’ve finally convinced my husband, Marcus, to sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation on the podcast (yes, whiskey was involved 😆).   Together, we dive deep into: 💬 What midlife looks like for men vs. women ❤️ Navigating marriage through hormones, mood swings, and big transitions 👨‍👩‍👦 Raising two boys and learning to parent with grace, flexib...

This week, I sat down in person with one of my best friends, Stephanie Richard, for a super fun, totally real, and refreshingly unfiltered edition of our Dear Cathy series. And this time? We filmed it in the studio! Stephanie isn’t a beauty influencer—she’s a girlfriend you want in your corner. Together, we tackled your questions around aging, skincare, fashion confidence, and navigating the ups a...

In today’s powerful episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I sit down with my dear friend Angie Liddle—pediatric physical therapist, adoptive mama, and fierce cycle-breaker—to share a story that is raw, resilient, and real. From surviving childhood trauma and addiction in her family to building a life full of purpose, Angie opens up about what it really means to rewrite your story. We talk abou...

This episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast is a reupload of an incredible interview with my dear friend, Tara Renze. She is someone who’s been such a big part of my journey and her message is so powerful I wanted to share it with you again on the show or for the first time if you have not yet listened to episode 2.  Tara and I go way back — we first met over a decade ago in the world of...

This one’s just you and me, heart-to-heart. 😊 With school winding down and summer activity schedules already filling up the calendar for so many, I know how chaotic this season can feel. In today’s solo episode I’m sharing real-life stories and simple strategies that remind you to hold onto the sweet stuff (and sanity) while juggling work, kids, and everything in between. Here’s what we chat abou...

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with the inspiring and multifaceted Mandy Mashaney, and let me tell you—this conversation is a ride through resilience, reinvention, and real-deal self-discovery. Mandy shares her story from a tough childhood to becoming the grounded, authentic woman she is today at 37. We talk about the twists and turns of her career—from...

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m joined by the powerhouse Krystal Stearns—a single mom of four, one of the top female loan officers in the country, and a total wealth-building boss. We’re talking all things money, mindset, and making smart moves in midlife. Krystal opens up about how she built her success in the mortgage and real estate world, how she manages ten (yes,...

In this episode of Girlfriend's Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with my amazing guest, Lindsay Aho—a 41-year-old single mom of two, entrepreneur, and the author of Redefining Grace. Lindsay shares her powerful story of navigating deep personal loss after the tragic passing of her husband to PTSD and alcoholism. She opens up about the raw realities of grieving while raising young kids, r...

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Andrea from Colorado Springs—someone I deeply admire for her honesty, strength, and willingness to share the real stuff most people keep quiet. Andrea opens up about her journey through emotional trauma, relationship struggles, career transitions, and the hormonal rollercoaster that is perimenopause. She...

In this episode of Girlfriend's Guide to Midlife podcast, I’m chatting with the amazing Ashley Malik—a midlife mom from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, who has completely transformed her life (and body!) after 50. Ashley’s story is one so many of us will relate to—feeling stuck, frustrated, and unsure where to even begin. But after years of trial, error, and research, she not only lost the weight, but...

In this special solo episode, I’m pressing pause to catch up—just you and me, girlfriend. 💛 We’ve had some amazing conversations over the past three months, and I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what’s been shared, what’s resonated, and what life’s looked like behind the mic lately. I’m sharing: ✨ My favorite moments and takeaways from recent guest interviews 🏡 What life feels like as an...

In this episode, Cathy sits down with the incredible Laura Taylor, a breast cancer survivor from Orlando who was diagnosed at just 37 years old. Laura shares what those early days were like—how she navigated the emotional rollercoaster, leaned on her family for support, and found her way through some really tough moments. But Laura’s journey didn’t stop at surviving cancer. She opens up about how...

Let’s be real… perimenopause can feel like a wild ride no one warned us about. 🙃 In this episode, I’m opening up about my own struggles with perimenopause—insomnia, brain fog, crushing exhaustion—you name it. And if you’re in it too, I want you to know: you’re not going crazy, and you’re definitely not alone. I brought on the amazing Suzanne Greiner, a board-certified nurse coach who gets it beca...

Ever feel like the odds are stacked against you? This episode is proof that anything is possible when you bet on yourself. I’m sitting down with Araceli Jackson, a woman whose story is all about courage, resilience, and the power of persistence. She went from growing up in poverty in Mexico to moving to the U.S. in 2019, learning a new language, and teaching herself the mortgage business—all while...

Let’s talk about midlife weight loss—because, let’s be honest, it’s a whole different ball game than it was in our 20s and 30s. In this first-ever Dear Cathy episode, I’m sitting down with nurse practitioner Katie Sorensen from Weight Loss NP in Golden, Colorado to answer your biggest questions about weight loss, GLP-1 medications, and everything that comes with navigating this season of life. We’...

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Kari Andrews to have a real, honest conversation about her lifelong journey with weight—something so many of us can relate to. As we celebrate her 50th birthday, Kari opens up about the ups and downs she’s faced, from trying countless diets to undergoing lap band surgery, and now finding success with GLP-1 medic...

On this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I’m sharing something special—a conversation where I got to open up about my journey and career transitions. I was honored to be a guest on Living in Sync with Joelle Suess, my podcast producer, and we had a heartfelt discussion about the twists and turns of changing careers, rediscovering purpose, and realizing that our worth isn’t defined by what...

In this episode of Girlfriend’s Guide to Midlife, I sit down with Stacey Franklin, a woman whose journey is a testament to resilience, healing, and embracing life’s unexpected twists. At 50, as a single mom and educator, Stacey shares the pride of buying her first home—a milestone that symbolizes her strength and perseverance. She opens up about navigating divorce after her husband came out as gay...