Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast

Shame can silently shape how you see the world. My guest today is Michelle Dovey, who is an artist, bestselling author, and creator of The Naked Man Project and The Naked Man Oracle. 

After dismantling her own shame through the radical act of drawing 100 naked men, she now helps women – and organizations – reclaim aliveness, creativity, and authentic power. Her talks blend art, humor, and psychology to spark conversations that brea...

What if your bucket list isn't a list at all?

What if it's a voice—your future self—quietly trying to get your attention?

In this episode of Women in the Middle, we take the pressure off the idea of a bucket list and explore it in a completely different way. Instead of treating it like a to-do list or a set of goals, we imagine what your bucket list might say to you if it could talk—about the dreams you've postponed, the ways you'v...

A New Year's resolution can feel especially frustrating in midlife. Instead of excitement, they often trigger resistance, self-doubt, and the familiar thought: "Why bother?"

In this episode, I offer a different approach to goal-setting after 50; it's one that's compassionate, realistic, and surprisingly motivating. Rather than focusing on what you should do, you'll learn how to make one decision your future self will thank you for.

Today's encore episode is all about how to make a fun and special connection with a "Top 10 Days of the Year" list for your new year celebration in midlife…or at any age.

It's a special encore episode that is perfect to hear again at this time of year. You'll discover an idea from podcast guest Bob Schneeweiss (originally from Episode 78, Why You Should Celebrate Family Traditions in Midlife) that's a powerful idea for a new tradit...

Today's episode is about the importance of leading and leadership for wellness and creating a corporate culture where everyone thrives.

Patricia Grabarek, PhD, is the author of "Leading for Wellness": How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, the co-founder of Workr Beeing, and a seasoned Industrial/Organizational Psychologist specializing in workplace wellness, organizational culture, employee engagement, diversity and ...

Today's episode is all about why you should give yourself a midlife permission slip and even make a ceremony to celebrate!

Specifically, we're talking about giving yourself permission to make yourself happy in midlife. It might seem strange that this is even necessary. Unfortunately, it's quite common to hold yourself back when it comes to your dreams.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-436-your-permission-slip-cere...

Today's podcast interview is about thriving after grieving a job you love.

My guest today is Laverne McKinnon.

Laverne is an executive and leadership coach specializing in career transitions—whether recovering from a setback, embracing a pivot, or stepping into a leadership role with confidence.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-435-grieving-the-job-you-loved-or-hated-and-moving-forward-in-midlife-with-laverne-mcki...

Today's podcast episode is about helping midlife women support and heal the life-altering and personal issues of pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse. We're talking about peeing your pants and more.

Women in midlife are finally at a point in their journeys where they have children who are gaining more independence. This can also mean more stability in their careers and more ability to turn energy towards taking care of themselves ...

Today's podcast episode is about going from a career in higher education to being a podcaster who helps other women over 40 share their stories with the world through podcasting.

You'll also hear about my guest's midlife journey to get there, which included lots of challenges, health issues, stress, and of course, courage.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-432-how-podcasting-your-story-created-a-new-world-for-me-in...

Today's episode is about the idea that midlife isn't a crisis but rather a recalibration opportunity in your life. 

Midlife doesn't have to be about "breaking down." Getting the insight you need about what you actually want next can be about realigning yourself with your priorities now, not from 30 years ago. Things have changed; you have changed. The trick is to actually hear what your future self is trying to tell you or how she'...

Today's episode is about how to get out of debt, save & invest without a strict budget in midlife with Germaine Foley. We're exploring midlife money mindset and how to create the financial future that feels right to you.

My guest is Germaine Foley.  Germaine is a Certified Life and Money Coach for women who make good money but aren't building wealth. She helps them take control of their finances and build wealth without losing the ...

Today's "next chapter toolkit" episode for women 60+ is inspired by the topic of reinvention…starting something new…allowing yourself to be happy and regret proof your life. And we're going to look at this through the lens of life after 60.  Don't worry, you'll be able to apply this podcast to your life if you're in your 50s, too.

You'll discover why mindfulness tools, practical tools, network tools, and purpose tools are important...

Today's episode is about what it's like when tech feels tricky in midlife and why digital overwhelm isn't about age

When it comes to technology in midlife, it's easy to believe that you're too old and it's just too late to be able to use tech without stress. It can seem impossible to believe that tech doesn't have to be hard and problematic for you in life and business.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-428-when-te...

Today's episode is about the science of happiness after 50; research can reveal important information about your next chapter that can make it better!

You may be interested to learn that there are decades of happiness research that can teach you about living a fuller, more joyful life after 50. This may surprise you because it's easy to believe that the best is over, and once you're over 50, it can be a downhill slide to the finish...

Today's encore episode shares a simple strategy to end procrastination and overwhelm in midlife called "minimum baseline."  It was originally published as Episode 324 on October 5, 2023.

When you find yourself full of procrastination and overwhelm, you may also notice how bad you feel, how much time you waste, and how hard it is to feel good about small amounts of action. It can feel like you're going nowhere fast.

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Today's episode is all about someone who went from designing experiments in a nuclear physics laboratory to writing historical fiction novels and danced with her dogs along the way.

My guest is Joyce A. Miller, a writer living in Richmond, VA. Before Joyce started writing, she worked for over thirty years as a mechanical designer at a nuclear physics laboratory. She created a fun and interesting journey to her retirement experience...

Today's episode is all about navigating perimenopause and menopause, starting with nutrition and lifestyle (and perhaps foundational supplements).

The perimenopause and menopause phase of life can be an incredibly strange one. Lack of easy-to-access information from reliable sources can be challenging. As an older and wiser woman, it's surprising how difficult it can be to navigate all the confusion!  This show will help.

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