We talk to our young girls about puberty, but no one prepares us for what happens next. The hormonal shifts of perimenopause, the identity shifts of midlife, and the life transitions that come with it—these are conversations we should be having much sooner.
In this episode, I sit down with Kerri Devine, writer, storyteller, and founder of Hot in Charleston, a community helping women feel seen and supported as they navigate life’s transitions. Kerri is also the creator of Midlife Monologues, a powerful stage production that brings women’s real stories to life. We discuss why midlife is about more than just menopause, why this conversation needs to include women of all ages, and how sharing our stories can help us move through life’s changes with more awareness, support, and authenticity.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- The inspiration behind Midlife Monologues and how it became a sold-out show
- Why perimenopause and midlife transitions often take women by surprise
- The importance of intergenerational conversations and changing the narrative around aging
- How storytelling builds empathy, connection, and community
- Practical ways to navigate identity shifts and step into the next season of life with confidence
Important Links & Resources:
🎟 Get Tickets for Midlife Monologues (March 12, 2025 – Charleston Music Hall) or Livestream Access: https://www.midlife-monologues.com/
📲 Follow Kerri Devine & Stay Connected:
Hot in Charleston on Instagram: @hotincharleston
📩 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, Hello Friday:
Get personal stories, insights, and encouragement to help you create a life that feels like home. Sign up here: https://www.angiemizzell.com
📢 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
If this episode resonated with you, screenshot it, share it on Instagram, and tag me @angiemizzell. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
🎧 Never Miss an Episode!
Follow More Like You on your favorite podcast app and leave a review if you enjoyed this conversation. Your support helps more women find these important stories.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.