The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning

What happens when you put a CNN anchor in the hot seat and turn the tables on the woman who's usually asking the tough questions? This week on The Iconic Midlife , CNN anchor and chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown is back for a little fun with Roxy Manning in a brand-new game called "On the Record or Off?" Pamela spends her days interviewing powerful people, investigating major stories...

Why are women still fighting to be heard when it comes to their own health? CNN anchor and chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown joins Roxy Manning on The Iconic Midlife for a candid conversation about the gaps in women's healthcare, medical gaslighting, perimenopause, motherhood, and the deeply personal experiences that inspired her to investigate the stories women have been told to keep...

Gwyneth’s candle. Mariah’s shade. Tom Cruise’s couch jump. Hollywood supplies the headlines—and Allen Salkin fills in the blanks. Investigative journalist Allen Salkin joins Roxy Manning for “Name Names — The Game” on The Iconic Midlife. The rules are simple: finish the sentence. Names are encouraged. From Gwyneth Paltrow’s provocative approach to celebrity branding to Mariah Carey’s immortal “I d...

Six years of investigating. Decades of gossip. And a Hollywood story people still repeat without asking: Where’s the evidence? Investigative journalist Allen Salkin joins Roxy Manning on The Iconic Midlife to explore the unsubstantiated Richard Gere gerbil rumor—and the bigger story behind its staying power. How does an urban legend become something “everybody knows”? Why do we trust a story becau...

Prime or Pass? Beauty icon Laura Geller is back on The Iconic Midlife , and this time, we're putting her beauty instincts to the test! From makeup trends and beauty rules to the things women are told they should (and shouldn't!) do as they age, Laura is weighing in on what's worth embracing and what's ready to be retired. With decades of experience in the beauty industry, the legendary makeup arti...

What happens when the beauty industry tells women they're past their prime, but one of its most recognizable beauty entrepreneurs refuses to buy into it? This week on The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning sits down with legendary makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Laura Geller , founder of Laura Geller Beauty, for a conversation about aging, confidence, beauty standards, and why women over 40 deser...

Would you date someone your dog doesn't like? And is sharing custody of a pet with an ex a relationship red flag? PETA's Ashley Byrne is back on The Iconic Midlife with host Roxy Manning for a hilarious round of Dealbreaker or I'll Allow It? —a dating game where love, relationships, and our four-legged companions collide. After tackling some of the most pressing animal-welfare issues in her full i...

What's really happening to animals on Skid Row in Los Angeles—and who's protecting them? From reports of animal abuse and illegal breeding on the streets of Los Angeles to the controversy surrounding New York City's carriage horses and overcrowded animal shelters nationwide, the fight for animal welfare has never felt more urgent. This week on The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning sits down with Ashle...

What counts as financially smart—and what’s just plain cheap? In this bonus game episode, financial expert Pattie Ehsaei is putting her money philosophy to the test with Rich Move or Broke Move? I give Pattie a series of deliberately tricky money, dating and lifestyle scenarios where the “right” answer isn’t always obvious. From living with your parents at 45 to refusing first class, insisting on...

What does it really mean to be financially independent—and how much control are women giving up without even realizing it? Financial expert, attorney, former banking executive and Never Date a Broke Dude author Pattie Ehsaei joins me for a sharp, funny and unapologetic conversation about money, marriage, power and the financial decisions that can shape a woman’s future. We get into the difference...

Juliet Mayhew is back — and this time, we’re getting a little cheeky. The Real Housewives of London star returns to The Iconic Midlife for a very British game of “Posh or Tosh?” — where Roxy gives Juliet a series of questionable social behaviors, friendship dilemmas and Housewives-worthy situations, and Juliet has to decide: perfectly posh… or absolute tosh? We’re talking frenemies, keeping receip...

What happens when you’ve spent years being a wife, a mother, and everything everyone else needed you to be — and suddenly decide it’s your turn? This week, Roxy sits down with Juliet Mayhew , star of The Real Housewives of London , for a conversation that goes far beyond reality TV. At 49, Juliet is stepping into one of her most public chapters yet. She opens up about rediscovering herself as her...

What’s your parenting hill to die on—and what are you willing to let go? Dr. Siggie Cohen is back for a game of “Parenting Hill to Die On,” where Roxy throws her a series of everyday parenting dilemmas and Dr. Siggie has to decide: is this a battle worth fighting, or one parents should simply let go? From kids refusing to wear a coat and quitting activities to bad grades, swear words, smartphones,...

Has gentle parenting gone too far? Dr. Siggie Cohen thinks somewhere along the way, gentle parenting started getting confused with permissive parenting—and in our effort to raise emotionally aware kids, some parents have become afraid to actually parent . In this episode of The Iconic Midlife , Roxy sits down with renowned child development specialist and parenting expert Dr. Siggie Cohen for a ca...

Michael Allio: The Answers He Didn’t Have Time to Overthink What happens when Michael Allio doesn’t get time to overthink the answer? In this bonus episode of The Iconic Midlife , Michael plays our Fill in the Blank game—and the answers get personal fast. We talk about grief, fatherhood, healing, vulnerability, love, legacy, and the next chapter he’s stepping into now. Michael finishes sentences l...

Michael Allio: He Thought His Love Story Was Over Michael Allio has lived through the kind of loss that changes everything. After losing his wife to cancer, the former Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star suddenly found himself navigating grief, single fatherhood, and the impossible task of helping his young son process emotions he was still trying to understand himself. What came next was a...

Jennifer Shaffer Plays Spirit Speed Round What if you could ask an intuitive medium all the questions you've secretly wondered about... and get the very first answer that comes to mind? In this special game episode of The Iconic Midlife , intuitive Jennifer Shaffer takes on Spirit Speed Round —a rapid-fire challenge where she finishes thought-provoking sentences about intuition, signs from loved o...

Have your loved ones been trying to send you signs... and you've been missing them? From repeating numbers and vivid dreams to unexplained coincidences and messages that seem too specific to ignore, millions of people have wondered whether those moments are random—or something more. In this thought-provoking episode of The Iconic Midlife , I sit down with intuitive medium Jennifer Shaffer to explo...

What happens when a legendary fashion designer weighs in on today's biggest style debates? In this bonus game episode of The Iconic Midlife , fashion icon Cynthia Rowley plays Runway or Run Away? —sharing her unfiltered takes on fashion trends, style "rules," and the looks she'd happily embrace...or leave behind. From sequins before noon to visible bra straps, flats vs. heels, and the idea of "dre...

What if the secret to timeless style has nothing to do with following trends? This week on The Iconic Midlife , I'm joined by legendary fashion designer Cynthia Rowley , whose career has spanned more than four decades and over 100 runway shows . But this conversation goes far beyond fashion. We dive into why women over 40 should stop dressing for trends, how confidence evolves with age, the power...

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...