Mixing Up Midlife

What scares you and keeps you up at night? On today's show we talk to a listener and fellow podcaster, Anna Garrison, who isn't scared when she meets "spirited" friends. Join us as Anna tells us her experiences photographing homes where some of the past residents still reside. Melissa is afraid of the top two most common things that scare people, but clowns, which are not on the top 5 list, freak...

Why does reading, something that gives us so much joy, seem so difficult? Does listening to an audiobook count as reading? Today, Terri & Melissa talk about their difficulties with reading as they age. Melissa comes in with the science of why it may be harder to read as we age. Look below for great lists of how to make reading a habit again, what the Washington Times suggests you read at what age...

How do you feel about your hair? Does it give you confidence or is it something you barely think about? SPOILER ALERT & TRIGGER WARNING! We are talking about Bad Sisters today, the Apple TV+ dark comedy about 5 sisters in Ireland, who conspire to kill their misogynistic, emotionally abusive   brother-in-law to save their sister. Hot Flash: Alex Jones to pay 1 Billion in damages to Sandy Hook Famil...

What do curiosity, a panic attack, whale watching and Taylor Swift all have in common? A wild ride of an episode! Terri & Melissa talk about a failed festival, root canal, whale watching, Taylor Swift & Emily Dickinson. We've got a hot flash, your weekend watch, more than one TikTok Talk and if you're really lucky, you'll get to see the poetic lyrics of the band that never was- Turned On 21. You'l...

How is your curiosity manifesting? Cultural Strategist and Quantitative Futurist, Sarah Davanzo is back, talking about the four modalities of curiosity: Think, Feel, See & Do. It's a wild ride of a conversation, and we loved every minute of it. Sarah DaVanzo is a Cultural Strategist and Quantitative Futurist with >70% accuracy (a.k.a. "superforecaster") who has helped over one hundred businesses f...

For the second time in almost 3 years, Terri and Melissa are podcasting in the same room and it's....awkward. Despite the strange feeling of podcasting in person, the hangout was so fun. There was coffee, cocktails, walks, Pickleball and lots of laughs! We're trying out new segments- let us know what you think! TikTokTalk: Butter Board Magnesium Body Butter Soften Hard Butter Hack Hot Flash: Seren...

We're joined today by Sarah DaVanzo, a Cultural Strategist and Quantitative Futurist, who at the age of 57 took a leap with her own future and pivoted to follow her calling for a purpose driven life. Sarah is a super forecaster  who has helped over one hundred businesses future-proof. After living/working internationally and cross-culturally for two decades in 22 countries, today  Sarah leads the...

How do you decide on a new place to live? We take a quiz to see if Fort Collins, Colorado is Melissa's perfect place match. Melissa talks about her experiences trying out a new town and gives some good advice for those who might be thinking of trying out a new city to retire or empty nest in and Terri finally has a cocktail. Quiz: Where Should I Live In Colorado? Cocktail: Backsliding Presbyterian...

And, We're Back!  When we value been busy over self-reflection, we miss out on gaining insight into who we are, what's important and how we want to show up in the world. Melissa & Terri took 6 weeks off this summer and learned a lot about themselves. Subscribe, rate and leave us a review if you enjoyed the podcast. As always, thanks for listening to Mixing Up Midlife, a podcast for women over 50 w...

Terri & Melissa have got you covered. On today's episode, Melissa began her summer adventure- she & her husband are trying out living and working in a new state to see if it's a place they might want to retire in. They've already hit the ground running with hiking and biking, but getting into the work from home routine has been a bit tougher. Terri's summer adventures have included balancing a soc...

We continue our conversation with Susan Niebergall, an online strength coach. Today, we focus on the importance and beneficial effects of strength training for women over 50. We discuss how the act of becoming strong in our bodies, affects our mindset and our confidence. Susan even credits the feeling of power in her body with making her feel strong enough to start a business after the age of 50....

Susan Niebergall,   an online strength coach, podcaster & author joins us to talk about her journey into becoming a strength coach in her 50's after years of yo-yo dieting. She educates us on the importance of protein, how we begin to lose muscle mass in our 30's, but it's not hopeless! We can begin building it back through strength training at any age and we don't have to be genetically gifted! T...

Terri & Melissa have set forth their summer challenge: Start a YouTube channel! Can they do it without making too much work for themselves and should they do it at all? If you identify as a woman in her 50s or older and want to learn along with us as we begin our Youtube journey, get in touch and we'll create some community co-working sessions. Weekend Watch : Stranger Things Love on the Spectrum...

Why would anyone want to "gate-keep" the genius that is Kate Bush? Stranger Things featured the 1985 classic in the Season 4 episode Dear Billy and then TikTok took over, with younger creators claiming they "own" Kate Bush and are gatekeeping the song. What does the term mean anyway? TikTok creator, PotterybyDanielle has a great response with suggestions of other iconic 80's musicians including Pe...

Coastal Grandmother may be a newly coined term, but the aesthetic has been around for ages. Terri & Melissa are back together (virtually), after Melissa's real and true vacation on Cape Cod. What is Coastal Grandmother and why has the term gained popularity since being coined by TikTok influencer Lex Nicoleta? Terri has her theories.  Our Women of the Week: Kelly McGillis Quote   The Wander Women...

We've got author, blogger and friend, Mary V back on the show! We talk about her focus on sharing stories of women over 50 who are living large in their own contentedness. We talk about social media, visibility and a slew of other things. Weekend Watch: The Honorable Woman Julia Cocktail of the Week: Bev- zero sugar, sparkling wine in a CAN Check out Mary's website & blog and get ready to be inspi...

Show Description: Would you wear a bikini? Terri & Melissa get ready to dive into summer with a discussion prompted by an article in the Washington Post, by novelist ….While Terri feels like her daily swim "bikini" is fine for her eyes and her pool, she's not likely to invite the neighbors for a pool party wearing it. Where is the close-to-60, ex-super model who got hit hard with the menopause mid...

When does parenting stop? Will you be the same kind of grandparent that your parents were? It seems like the answer is no, even when your kids buy their own homes and start their own lives, which made us think about our own moms and the kind of grandparents they were. We Tok about Women Over 50 making life interesting on TikTok and starting a YouTube channel (it's a funny moment). TikTokTalk / Wom...

Melissa was *this close* to being a juror on the Johnny Depp trial. Not really, but she's still salty that Fairfax County ruthlessly cut her from jury duty. Terri is serving end of May. Would you want to be on a high profile case? We talk parallel lives, then we circle back on the Ultimatum & our predictions. We celebrate our Woman of the Week, do a quick TikTok Talk, Weekend Watch and make a COCK...

How do you decide where to live, when you can live almost anywhere? Melissa is in the planning stages of a one month test drive of a new city.  Terri rethinks the High School reunion question of take it or leave it. Maybe the challenge IS to go. Weekend Watch: The Ultimatum-Netflix Resources & Sources: Livability    Terri on Instagram   Melissa on Instagram   Join the Mixing Up Midlife Discussion...

What if we dared ourselves to do things to make our obituaries more interesting? It's not a sad or as morbid as you might think. We share our thought on a Colorado woman who did just that and tried out for the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders. Diane Reitz and the Bronco's   21 Most Popular 80's Fashion Trends to Dress In 2022       Weekend Watch Slow Horses Severance     Severance: A Post Show Recap   T...

Terri & Melissa talk about the slap heard 'round the world, Bridgerton, CSAs, plant propagation and so much more on today's episode. Terri is a fan of TIkTok for learning and has felt the shame of scrolling for a bit too long.   Will Smith & Chris Rock Jada Pinkett Smith Alopecia Weekend Watch Quest Love Summer of Soul Coda Bridgerton Bad Vegan We Crashed Single Drunk Female The Last Days of Ptole...

Even if you loved high school, do you still show up for your 40th reunion or is memory lane a dead end? We talk reunions, friend groups and more- like what exactly are we learning about on TikTok. Of course, we dive into our Weekend Watch and ear worm or two. Tik Tok Talk Moringa Pills   Sign Language Kyle Adams Love is Blind   Weekend Watch For the Reunion goer: Romy & Michele's High School Reuni...

Terri & Melissa do a toe dip into the Enneagram and wonder about it's usefulness, but if you're an expert and want to help us figure it out, we're here for it. Can anyone help Melissa with her OCD Wordle & all the derivatives addiction and is it normal to feel rejected when you get dismissed from jury duty? Robert Palmer Addicted to Love Paula Abdul Forever Your Girl   Robin Thicke Blurred Lines F...

Can You Be Ageist Against Yourself? In today's show, Melissa & Terri catch up and talk about an encounter Terri had with an acquaintance. When someone asks you how you are, should you tell them the truth in that moment, or do you respond with a standard civility? We get in to the Love is Blind reunion, share a cocktail & a coffee and ask if posting on social media is necessary. Love Is Blind The U...