The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning

What can a fire never take away? In this special game segment from The Iconic Midlife , Tonya Meisenbach plays "The Fire Couldn't Take..." —a powerful fill-in-the-blank game that reveals the strength, hope, and resilience that carried her through life's darkest chapter. With every answer, Tonya reminds us that while tragedy can change our lives, it doesn't have to define who we become. This isn't...

What happens when the life you knew disappears in an instant? In 2018, Tonya Meisenbach survived an unimaginable act of domestic violence that left her with life-threatening burns and forever changed the way she looked. But what followed wasn't just a story of survival—it became a story of resilience, reinvention, and discovering a confidence she never knew she had. In this deeply moving conversat...

How do you know if something is truly aligned with the life you're meant to live? In this special Game episode, PlateFit founder Rachael Blumberg joins Roxy for a rapid-fire round of Is it Aligned or Out of Alignment? that goes beyond fitness and dives into intuition, boundaries, relationships, purpose, and personal growth. Through a series of thought-provoking scenarios, Rachael reveals how she d...

What happens when you've built a successful business—but realize you're still searching for something deeper? This week, Roxy sits down with PlateFit founder Rachael Blumberg for an honest conversation about reinvention, identity, and the unexpected paths that can transform your life. Rachael shares how creating one of Los Angeles' most recognizable boutique fitness brands was only part of her jou...

What deserves your energy in midlife—and what are women wasting far too much time worrying about? In this bonus game episode of The Iconic Midlife , Helen Christoni joins Roxy Manning for a rapid-fire round of Worth It or Waste of Energy? From hustle culture and people-pleasing to wellness trends, guilt, boundaries, and reinvention, Helen shares her candid opinions on the habits, pressures, and ex...

What happens when life changes in an instant—and you have to find a way to keep moving forward? In this deeply personal episode of The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning sits down with entrepreneur, wellness executive, and Make Time Wellness co-founder Helen Christoni for a powerful conversation about grief, resilience, caregiving, women's brain health, and rebuilding a meaningful life after unimaginab...

Joanna Krupa is back—but this time we're putting her to the test. In this bonus game episode of The Iconic Midlife , Joanna plays Hot or Unhinged? , where she weighs in on dating, relationships, red flags, modern romance, animal rescue, and some seriously questionable life choices. No overthinking. No filter. Just instant reactions and plenty of laughs. In this episode: • Dating younger: Hot or Un...

What happens when the world knows your face—but not your story? For years, Joanna Krupa has been recognized as a model, television personality, entrepreneur, and passionate animal advocate. But behind the glamour is a woman who has navigated love, heartbreak, public scrutiny, motherhood, reinvention, and the pressure of living so much of her life in the spotlight. In this candid Season 2 premiere...

Skin Truth or Myth? Dr. Jessica Weiser Debunks Midlife Beauty Myths Can you actually damage your skin barrier without realizing it? Do women in menopause need a completely different skincare strategy? And are we all overdoing skincare in the pursuit of looking younger? In this rapid-fire “Skin Truth or Myth?” episode, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jessica Weiser joins Roxy Manning to separate...

At a certain point in midlife, many women start noticing something frustrating: the skincare routine that used to work suddenly… doesn’t. You buy better products. Add more steps. Spend more money. Maybe even consider lasers or injectables. And yet your skin still feels duller, thinner, drier, more reactive, or somehow just not like you anymore. So what’s actually happening? In this episode of The...

We’ve all met her. The woman who says she’s “fine”… while running on anxiety, overwhelm, exhaustion, caffeine, adrenaline, and maybe a nightly glass of wine she swears she “deserves.” In this revealing game episode of The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning and clinical forensic psychologist Dr. Mandy Diamond unpack the midlife behaviors women have quietly normalized — and ask the question: What’s reall...

What happens when the woman everyone thinks has it together… secretly feels overwhelmed, overstimulated, anxious, scattered, and exhausted? In this episode of The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning sits down with clinical forensic psychologist Dr. Mandy Diamond for a smart, honest, and deeply relatable conversation about the patterns many high-functioning women quietly struggle with in midlife. From an...

Welcome to the most unhinged beauty conversation we’ve had yet. In this bonus game episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy is joined again by Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari of LA Beauty Connect for a rapid-fire round of: Snatched or Sketchy? 👀 From facelifts and fillers to surgery recovery culture, TikTok beauty trends, “preventative” procedures, influencer transparency, and Beverly Hills beauty standa...

Facelifts are having a moment. Recovery videos are flooding TikTok, women are talking more openly about cosmetic procedures than ever before, and somewhere between “aging gracefully” and “doing too much,” a whole new beauty culture has emerged. In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy sits down with Julie Obst and Alana Ungvari, founders of LA Beauty Connect — luxury recovery specialists and se...

No Perfect Answers with Caroline Stanbury What happens when you stop choosing the “right” answer… and start choosing the honest one? In this bonus game episode of The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning puts reality tv star Caroline Stanbury in the hot seat for a rapid-fire round of impossible trade-offs, power plays, social dynamics, ambition, relationships, image, control, and the real cost of living...

In this bold, unfiltered episode of The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning sits down with the reality star, entrepreneur, podcast host, and former Ladies of London and Real Housewives of Dubai star for a conversation about reinvention, beauty, power, relationships, ambition, and what it really takes to build a life entirely on your own terms. From rebuilding after divorce in her 40s to marrying a young...

What do you keep—and what do you let go of? In this game segment, The Fondle Project founder Gina Lamanna is put on the spot with a series of unexpected choices—forcing her to reveal how she really thinks about relationships, identity, control, and what actually matters now. Some answers are instant. Others… not so much. We’re switching things up. In this game of “You Can Only Keep One,” Gina Lama...

She was told everything was fine. But something didn’t feel right—and she couldn’t ignore it. In this episode, Gina Lamanna shares what happened when she chose to trust herself and keep pushing for answers, even when she was being reassured that everything was okay. What followed wasn’t just a turning point in her health—it was a complete shift in how she sees her body, her relationships, and her...

Is that daily glass of red wine actually helping your heart… or hurting it? In this quick-fire game, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum puts common “heart health” habits to the test—separating what actually supports your body from what’s just hype. From menopause myths to everyday wellness habits, we’re calling it out: heart health… or heart nope? In This Episode: The truth about red wine and heart health Comm...

Heart disease is the #1 health threat to women—and yet it’s still the one most overlooked. In this episode of The Iconic Midlife , I sit down with leading cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum to unpack the connection between menopause, hormones, and cardiovascular health—and why so many women are missing the warning signs. We talk about what hot flashes may actually signal, how hormonal shifts impac...

Not every relationship is meant to last forever. But not every relationship needs to end either. Sometimes the real question isn’t stay or go — it’s something more nuanced. In this game episode, Dr. Darcy Sterling joins me for Cut, Keep or Redefine — where we break down real-life relationship scenarios and decide what’s actually worth holding onto… and what isn’t. From friendship breakups to datin...

Relationships don’t just end in midlife — they evolve, fracture, and sometimes quietly fall away. Friendships that once felt effortless can start to feel misaligned. Long-term relationships shift in ways you didn’t expect. And if you find yourself dating again after a divorce or breakup, it’s often with a completely different perspective — and a completely different set of questions. In this episo...

Trust your doctor's guidance or trust your own instincts—it's a dilemma that many of us face, and honestly, it can feel like choosing between a rock and a hard place. In this episode, we dive deep into that very question, weighing the merits of medical advice against our gut feelings, especially when something feels off. With a captivating blend of personal anecdotes and thoughtful insights, we ex...

She did everything right. Healthy. Active. A mother of four. A non-smoker. And still—she had lung cancer. In this episode of The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning sits down with investor, healthcare policy advocate, and lung cancer survivor Shira Boehler to unpack a diagnosis that wasn’t supposed to happen—and what it reveals about the gaps in modern healthcare. At 43, Shira went in for a preventative...

Are your symptoms being missed… or misunderstood? In this bonus episode of The Iconic Midlife , I’m joined again by Dr. Eboni Cornish for a rapid-fire game we’re calling “Missed or Misunderstood?” I throw out real symptoms and scenarios that so many women experience in midlife—and she breaks down what might actually be going on beneath the surface. From brain fog and fatigue to anxiety, hormone sh...