Wrong Side of 40
Getting older sucks, but midlife doesn’t have to. Wrong Side of 40 with Caroline Fardig and Jean Knight Pace is a lively podcast aimed at the middle children of society, Gen-Xers. Caroline and Jean bring in experts and fellow Gen-Xers with amazing stories to tell to cover topics from wellness to wistful childhood nostalgia to the weird and wild things aging does to us. Listen in for useful tips and new ideas to help you navigate midlife like it’s 1999. Welcome to the Wrong Side of 40.
Episodes
Generosity is second nature around the holidays, but our good intentions often fizzle once we return to the busyness of life. Caroline and Jean offer up some tips to make it easier to keep that generous spirit alive and well all year long. Laura Andrade, Jean's friend and co-author of FOUR SECONDS, joins in to talk about her struggle with addiction and how she was able to turn her life around--thanks to the practice of generosity s...
Tired of feeling the pressure to reinvent yourself at the beginning of every year? Sick of beating yourself up when you inevitably break your New Year's resolutions? Come hang with us on the Wrong Side of 40 and find out about a kinder way to treat yourself while you're on your lifelong journey to become your best self. We've got former life coach Carla Webb on the podcast to talk about shifting careers at midlife, empty nesting, a...
Happy Holidays from the Wrong Side of 40! In this episode, Jean and Caroline share their favorite Christmas traditions from their childhood as well as the new traditions they've made with their own families. Don't forget to check our show notes at carolinefardig.com/wrongsideof40 for the recipes from this episode. Grab your favorite treats and celebrate the season with us on the Wrong Side of 40!
Want to sail through the holidays this year with ease? We've got tips and strategies to keep you feeling great inside and out during the most hectic season of the year. Get yourself ready with our "Self-Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself" checklist, and keep your cool with our "Holiday Sanity" guide. And since we didn't think we'd told you how we came to be podcast co-hosts and friends, we tell the story of how we met. Check ...
Get a jump on your holiday shopping with our gift ideas. We have our friend Lanea Stagg reading an excerpt from her cookbook, Recipe Records, plus an interview with Caroline's childhood friend, Sarah Capehart, founder, owner, and CEO of Alegria Jewelry, who started her company in midlife to follow her heart and purpose. And then Caroline and Jean duke it out over hot chocolate vs. coffee. Hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!
We're back! After a (long!) break, Wrong Side of 40 is back and better than ever with a new co-host, Jean Knight Pace. On this episode, we have some Halloween treats for you as well as an interview with Caroline's college buddy, Jeremy Seger, about midlife fitness. Hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!
What's an empty nester to do with all her newfound free time? Hunt ghosts, of course! Join Caroline's friend Jody Hess as she takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at paranormal investigation. Jean and Caroline cook up some healthy Halloween treats for grown-ups. Kerrie Olzak is back to tell us about some dark and disturbing streaming shows that will give new meaning to Netflix and chill, and Caroline's son Will is here to talk abou...
Our multi-hyphenate friend Lanea Stagg is back on the pod, talking about her experience in podcasting that dates back to way before it was cool. Caroline travels to Bluestocking Social to hear about printmaking from owner Matt Fitzpatrick. And our pal Jennifer Vinson returns with more not-so-basic beauty tips to get our hair and nails ready for summer. Come hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!
What's stopping you from writing the Great American Novel, taking the perfect photo, finding your new favorite binge series, and giving the perfect gift? Nothing, after listening to this podcast! Author Nichole Christoff will talk you through your writer's block. Photographer Jennifer Vinson will give you the inside scoop on making even your phone photos look like a pro took them. Kerrie Olzak has you covered on feel-good TV. And B...
We're all about books today on the Wrong Side of 40! In this episode, Caroline takes a trip to our local bookshop to interview owners Annie and Matt Fitzpatrick of Bluestocking Social about notable reads, opening a store during the pandemic, and their infamous "mystery reads." Speaking of mystery, Caroline treats you to a dramatic reading of an excerpt from her mystery novel, DEAD SPRINT. After listening, in case you're left wonder...
An unusual day on the Wrong Side of 40...Kayla Yeh pulls a switcheroo and interviews Caroline, Kerrie Olzak shares some of her "stupid" (her words, not ours) hobbies and total craft fails, and Carolyn Aspenson comes on to dish about whether or not the Forenza sweaters and mom jeans that were the staples of our teenage wardrobes could still be considered rad in today's fashion world. Oh, and the "explicit" warning label for this epi...
Jean and Caroline discuss self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. Jennifer Vinson comes on to share how she's had to tweak her lifestyle to stay fit on the wrong side of 40. Gym owner Lanea Stagg and Caroline sit around and drink sports drinks, and Kerrie Olzak and Caroline reminisce about our old pal Strawberry Shortcake. Come hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40.
Realtor extraordinaire Kayla Yeh and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson are on the podcast today talking about their no-limits careers. We'll also have some fun segments, including emoji usage with Will, reading recommendations with Nichole, and Beauty NOT-So-Basics with Jennifer. Come hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40.
Welcome back to the Wrong Side of 40! Today we're interviewing two authors doing non-authory stuff like broadcasting and competitive weightlifting. We've also got returning guests talking 80s, 90s, and 2000s nostalgia and picks for your next bingewatching session. And as a bonus, we're doing an on-air sampling of some surprisingly tasty herbal teas--a great drink for those of us who can no longer handle caffeine after 5 o'clock and...
Welcome to the Wrong Side of 40! We're talking about what Gen Xers are doing these days, like playing pickleball, being sore from playing pickleball, waxing nostalgic about video games, watching movies, keeping up with Gen Z, and yoga/stretching to keep our bodies as young as we think we are. Come hang out with us!
Welcome to the Wrong Side of 40! Join us as we battle our way through midlife together and talk about all things Gen-X.
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