The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast

In this episode of The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast , I’m joined by Samantha Pearl—owner of MyHandyma’am Home Repairs and Renovations and co-host of the How to Handyma’am podcast. With a background in business, an MBA, and her license as a residential builder in Michigan, Samantha is not only incredibly skilled—she’s on a mission to empower women to feel confident taking care of their own homes. S...

This week on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast I’m speaking with Ashley Bass. Ashley, a mom of two who recently stepped into her 40s, shares her powerful journey through some of life’s biggest transitions. After walking through both a divorce and a career change, she found herself facing deep uncertainty about what came next.  In this episode, Ashley opens up about the moment she realized she could...

Over the last several episodes on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast , we’ve been exploring the Enneagram and how it shapes the way we show up with the people in our lives. We’ve been talking about something that touches every single part of our lives… relationships . And we’ve been looking at them through the lens of the Enneagram. And today, we’re wrapping up this series on Enneagram and Relations...

This week we’re continuing our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type Nine - The Peacemaker. If you’re a Type Nine or if you love someone who is, this type is often described as warm, accepting, and deeply relational.  They have an incredible ability to create calm and make others feel at ease. And yet, because their strength is quiet, their needs and inner world are often misunders...

This week we’re continuing our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type Eight — The Challenger. This type is often described as strong, decisive, intense,  and commanding.  They are natural leaders and fierce advocates.  Because of their intensity, Eights are often mischaracterized as intimidating, aggressive, or unfeeling. Underneath this armor of protections, Type Eights are some of...

This week we’re continuing our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type Seven — The Enthusiast or The Adventurer. If you’re a Seven or if you love someone who is, this type is often described as fun-loving, adventurous, optimistic, and spontaneous.  And while all that can be true, it’s only part of the story.  Sevens are often labeled as flaky, avoidant, or unable to commit - but what...

This week we’re continuing our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type Six — The Loyal Guardian. If you’re a Six or if you love someone who is, this type is one of the most dependable people you will ever know.  They show up, they care deeply,  and they take relationships seriously.  And yet, they are often misunderstood as anxious, pessimistic, or difficult - when in reality, they a...

This week we’re continuing our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type Five — The Investigator or the Observer. If you’re a Five or if you love someone who is, this type is thoughtful, insightful, and deeply perceptive.  They see the world through analysis, curiosity, and understanding. Because they live so much in their inner world, their relational needs are often overlooked - or m...

This week we’re continuing our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type Four — The Romantic or The Individualist If you’re a Four or if you love someone who is, this type is emotionally attuned, introspective, and expressive. They often feel different than others, they notice what is beautiful, what’s broken, and what is uniquely theirs. In this week’s episode we learn more about Type...

This week we’re beginning our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type Three — The Achiever or Performer. If you’re a Three, or if you love someone who is, this type is a natural achiever. They know how to read a room, rise to expectations, and get things done. They are often admired for their confidence, productivity, and leadership—and many Threes have been praised for their accompl...

This week we’re beginning our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type Two — The Helper, or sometimes called The Giver. If you’re a Two, or if you love someone who is, this type has an incredible ability to sense what others need—sometimes before those people even know it themselves. They lead with their hearts, value connection, and often find meaning through being helpful, supportiv...

This week we’re beginning our Enneagram in Relationships series with a look at Type One — The Reformer, or sometimes called The Perfectionist. If you’re a One, or if you love someone who is, this type has a deep internal drive to make things right — to improve, correct, and align with what’s good and true. Core Desire: To be good, ethical, and right. Core Fear: Being bad, corrupt, or defective. Co...

What if understanding yourself—and the people you love and work with—could change the way you relate, communicate, and connect?  This season, we’re diving into the Enneagram and the powerful role it plays in our relationships—both personal and professional. In each episode, we’ll explore one Enneagram type at a time—unpacking what motivates them, what they need most, how they show up in relationsh...

In this episode I reflect on the past year of  The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast.  As I look back on this year - and two incredible years of podcasting - I'm filled with gratitude. Midlife is not a crisis - it's a calling. We're wiser, stronger, and more grounded than ever. Thank you for walking this journey with me and for making The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast part of your world.  Thank you for...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I’m joined by Megan Knatz. Megan is a busy mom, wife, business owner and animal lover, and she also happens to be my sister. In this episode we talk about the holiday season with young adult and older child...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I’m joined by Kim Damon. Kim is the Founder of Worthy Moms, Midlife Discoveries and a certified Life and Enneagram Coach who helps empty-nest moms build stronger, more connected relationships with their adu...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I’m joined by Sheri Zevenbergen. Sheri is a coach and consultant who, after more than 20 years as a corporate leader, founded The DASH Mindset to help people shift from autopilot to alignment through small,...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I’m joined by Dawn Sparling. Dawn is Living in Full Color in the middle of life! After taking an adult gap year from her Human Resources career to reflect and live more intentionally, she’s now helping wome...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I’m joined by Lisa Lopez. Lisa is a Certified Happiness Coach and owner of Live Happy Coaching . She helps women over 30 who’ve checked all the boxes on what they thought would make them happy—but still fee...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I’m joined by Teresa Jensen. Teresa is a proud mom of two adult children and grandmother to two little ones—roles she considers the most meaningful part of her life. With over 32 years in banking and a rece...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I’m joined by Erica Bergfeld-Reed. Erica is married to her husband Brad and is a mama to her beloved fur baby Theo. When not volunteering or traveling, you'll likely find her rocking a great pair of ear...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I’m joined by Dr. Madelyn Pilcher. Dr. Pilcher serves as the Clinical Director of Innovative Aesthetics Medical Spa, blending her academic achievements—two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in biology, one i...

This season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. This week I'm joined by Ann Roushar. Ann is a vibrant and dedicated REALTOR® with deep roots in Cedar Rapids. A true community connector, Ann is passionate about helping others find their perfect home.  She recen...

🎙️✨ Welcome to Season Ten of The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast! ✨🎙️ I’m Nicole Studt, your host, and this season is all about Powerful Perspectives —real stories and fresh insights from incredible women who are thriving, growing, and redefining what it means to live fully in midlife. You’ll hear from a fellow podcaster about finding your voice, a skincare expert on vitality and confidence, a brea...

Hi there! It’s Nicole Studt, host of The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast. 🎙️✨ Season Nine of The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast has been one for the books! ✨🎙️ In this special season, I partnered with the incredible team at The Restoration Project to explore Be the Mountain: Living and Leading with Radical Courage. Together, we walked through the steps of cultivating awareness, embracing acceptance,...