Mixing Up Midlife

In this episode, Terri & Melissa talk about what happened when they started putting into practice the guidance that Tina Conroy of The Intuitive Woman Podcast gave them in episode 37. Is developing intuition a take it or leave it for Terri & Melissa? There is woo for days with some fun synchronicities, signs and intuitive hits. There's also some doubts and questions. Follow Terri on Instagram Join...

Terri and Melissa are joined by Tina Conroy, A  Psychic Medium  and Reiki Master and the Director of Energy Healing at the Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine in New York.  She is the Producer of the The Intuitive Woman Podcast, and a sought out Speaker on the topic of Intuition and Spirit Communication. You can find out more about Tina on her website , make sure to listen to her podcast...

In part 1 of this three part series, Melissa joins Terri on a journey to develop intuition. Why should we, as women in our 50's, listen to our intuition more now then ever and is it possible to become more intuitive? Terri is pretty woo about the whole thing, while Melissa is more skeptical, but they're both open to seeing what happens! Today's Cocktail, the Garden Cherry Bourbon Smash is based on...

Isaias rolled through and caused some serious melting and meltdowns. Today's cocktail is a Sergeant Tom's Pepper, made with strawberries, gin and pink peppercorns. The crowded Library was all outside, btw. We revisit Emeril Lagasse's Real & Rustic Cookbook which made an appearance in Episode 5 Who uses cookbooks any more? Mark Bittman's How To Cook Everything to the rescue and gray eggs yolks are...

Health Coach & podcaster Carolyn Cohen of the Wellness While Walking podcast joins Terri to discuss all things intermittent fasting and how it can be beneficial to women in midlife. Listen to Carolyn's own episode on IF with Emily Prokop HERE   Be sure to follow Carolyn & Wellness While Walking on Instagram and Facebook     Find out more on Dr Vater Longo and Dr Jason Fung     Give us a Call (636)...

Terri is joined by her sometimes co-host, Melissa. They share their insights into taking a Tai Chi  toe-dip during the COVID era of video instruction and social distancing. Today's Drink is The Farmer's Market Special 1 oz. Simple matcha ( 1tsp of Ceremonial grade matcha, mixed with water to make 1 ounce) 1 oz. Lime juice 1/2 oz pok-pok vinegar 2oz. Water or Spirit (Shochu, gin, vodka or tequila)...

Melissa is back as a co-host and is bringing Tai Chi into our lives. Sort of. What are the benefits, why do we see older (yup, that's us now) people practicing it and why is it so confusing to Terri? The Fundamentals of Tai Chi Tai Chi Looks Effortless, but... Master Li & Shen Zheng  All the ways to keep in touch & join the Facebook group if you want to give this challenge a go with us! We'll be f...

Where does creativity come from, how do we encourage it and where does it live? What happens when creativity gets interrupted by family, animals and life? Elizabeth Gilbert wrote in BIG MAGIC that creativity is a living thing and an idea will leave if its not paid proper attentions to- which is a totally cool idea. Drop your thoughts on creativity with an email to MixingupMidlife@gmail.com Follow...

Personal Hygiene, privacy in bathrooms , getting skunked are all related in this episode. Thank goodness for the Watermelon Rescue, which has been on hand almost every weekend of the summer. Watermelon Rescue Ingredients:   2oz gin, tequila, vodka maybe rum.   1/2 oz. Jalapeño simple syrup   4 oz. watermelon juice 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice 5-6 Basil leaves (Makes 1 drink)     To make simple...

In this episode, Terri freestyles a bit with some easy Instagram tips and explains what a podcast show note is (you're reading it right now!) Make your Fourth of July cocktails in Red, White and Blue.  RED: A simple Negroni with equal parts gin, Campari and Antica Carpano WHITE: Tequila and Soda, Vodka Soda, or a nice dry Martini BLUE:  4 Parts Gin 1 Part Blue Curacao a dash of Dolin Dry Vermouth...

When a word pops up over and over and over again, it's time to decipher its meaning. In this episode, Terri learns about flow from a Ted Talk by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (pronounced Mehigh Chicksentmehigh- Thanks Carolyn - Wellness While Walking Get into the Flow with a Lava Flow Cocktail, which is a bit like a Pina Colada: 4 oz coconut rum 4 oz White rum 10 oz frozen strawberries   8 oz Pineapple...

Melissa and Terri wrap up their month-long challenge of defining style in midlife with some takeaways on what they've learned about themselves and online shopping. Thanks again to Allison Hamilton-Rohe of the Daily Outfit Allison gave us wonderful guidance and some actionable tips in Episode 26. Give it a listen HERE to get started with your own style challenge. See the Leith Dress that Melissa wa...

Terri and Melissa are still style challenged, but they've recruited a style expert to help them break out of their color ruts (Melissa) and fit fits (Terri). Can they follow the homework assignments she gives them?   Allison Hamilton-Rohe  is a Personal Style Coach, Founder and CEO of DailyOutfit.   She created a unique, trademarked formula to teach you to translate what makes you amazing into a...

Terri welcomes Melissa back to the show. They discuss personal style and the challenges they both face finding great clothing pieces that fit and look great. Today's drink is a lilac 75. head over to the Facebook Group  Mixing Up Midlife Discussion for the recipe. If you've got your own challenges with what to wear, expresing your personal style and wearing color, we'd love to hear from you! Email...

Thanks to Punam Saxena at The Edu-me podcast for including me in her wonderful Mother's Day episode. Give Punam a listen here . The Pain Killer is just what the Doctor ordered. find the recipe on Instagram or The Mixing Up Midlife Discussion Facebook Group

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Dr. Jennifer Wider to the show! Dr. Wider is a Radio and TV personality who covers topics in women's health, sexual and mental health and well-being. She's the author of 4 books and can be heard on Sirius XM's Just Jenny , Loveline with Dr. Chris and the Taylor Strecker Show as well as on her own podcast, Open Wider with Kenny Z . Today we talk about what wom...

In this episode, Terri gives 3 ways to just get started, even if it is messy. The Kentucky Derby may be postponed until Sept. 5th, but that doesn't mean a virtual Derby party can't be had Classic Mint Julep: 3oz of Good Kentucky Bourbon like Woodford  1oz mint simple syrup Add crushed Ice into a mint julep cup that's been in the freezer for 20 mins add bourbon and simple syrup and gently stir garn...

How do you host a fun Zoom happy hour and should you? What are some other fun ways to use Zoom to stay connected? All that and a cocktail coming up on this week's episode. Elder Fashioned, by Phil Ward Death & Company, New York City Ingredients: 2 ounces Plymouth Gin .5 ounce St. Germain 2 dashes house orange bitters (page 284) Garnish: 1 grapefruit twist Directions: Stir all the ingredients over...

Are Virtual meet ups leaving something to be desired, can you McGuyver   a cocktail classic with what's in your fridge ( 2 old limes, some really old mint and 4 day old prosecco) and What's on your Weekend Watch List Today's Cocktail: The Virtual Isolation: You'll need: 2oz. of Dark Rum 3/4 oz of Fresh Lime Juice   3/4 oz. Simple Syrup 2oz. of prosecco or champagne   Fill a shaker with ice, and ad...

These are trying times and we're all just doing what we can to make our days ok. Try a Dalgona Coffee (recipe on my Instagram) Rick Steves Croatia  Links: Give us a Call (636) 649-4839 thats (636) Mix-itFX Follow Terri on Instagram Mixing Up Midlife Facebook Page Join the Mixing Up Midlife Discussion Facebook Group Email Terri : MixingupMidlife@gmail.com Visit the Mixing Up Midlife website  

This episode is a day late, but its not tech's fault. The Lucious Lockdown: 2 oz Gin Mare Gin 2oz. Cocchi Americano Bianco .50 oz Drillaud Grapefruit   2 dashes orange bitters pour into a bar glass filled with ice and stir till chilled. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with an orange peel Some of the Tech mentioned : Slack , Netflix Party , Loom Some of the Podcasters mentioned: Elaine from A...

Want to meet online? Why not, right? We all need to be social in these crazy quarantine days, so why not reach out on Instagram, do a live video or join a Zoom meetup, book group or exercise class? Email me here if you'd like to do a virtual meetup or DM me on Instagram . Ladies or those who identify as female only, please! Head over to our private FB Group, Mixing up Midlife Discussion and tell u...

Corona VIrus is ripping across the country and all over the globe. How do we stay sane and decrease the stress we may be feeling during this pandemic? Drink a Coronarita. Rocks Version: 1 1/2 oz. Tequila 1/2 oz. Triple Sec 1 oz. Lime Juice Bottle of Corona In a shaker filled with ice, combine   the tequila, triple sec and lime juice and shake it up. pour it into a large pint glass that's been rimm...

In this episode, we talk about Imposter Syndrome and how to battle it. Today's drink is the Imposter from Azuñia Tequila The Dirty Martini from episode 11 makes an appearance. Go to our Facebook Group for the recipe or check out the show notes from episode 11 Get in touch with Terri here: Give us a Call (636) 649-4839 thats (636) Mix-itFX Follow Mixing Up Midlife on Instagram Email Terri : Mixingu...

What does going gray mean to you? In this episode, Terri explores the idea of going au naturel and celebrating birthdays as we get older. Today's drink is an Aviation a strong drink with a gray tint to it. Check out Mixing Up Midlife on IG for the recipe Go to the Facebook Group  to join the discussion on Gray hair and birthday celebrations Shoot an email to mixingupmidlife@gmail.com with your tho...