How do you find out what’s happening where you live? From arts and culture news to the latest dispatches from local government, in this episode Meagan and Sarah talk about why paying attention to hyperlocal news can feel like an antidote to the anxiety machine of national news and give you a manageable way to become more involved in civic life.

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In the active parenting years, volunteering tends to center around our kids. Midlife gives us the opportunity to broaden our gaze a bit, and ask ourselves "how do I actually want to give back?" In this episode Meagan and Sarah discuss the ways volunteering has shifted over the years, and the various opportunities they've discovered for making a difference - from pitching in here and there, to heading up projects, to civic engagement and everything in between.

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Tending houseplants may be the ultimate midlife hobby, but it doesn’t always come naturally. In this episode Sarah shares how her indoor garden has grown from a few decorative potted plants into a more ambitious and seriously joyful pastime, while Meagan confesses that her own houseplants have become more like "wallpaper" - hanging around, often forgotten - and hopes for inspiration to create a more intentional approach.

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Over the past few years, both Meagan and Sarah have become more serious about that quintessential midlife lady leisure pursuit, gardening: but each with her own specific approach. From containers on the deck for Meagan to raised beds for Sarah, fruit trees for both, and a perennial garden that Meagan hopes will eventually develop into a wild garden straight out of a storybook, in this episode the ladies share what they’re growing, how they’re growing it, and how their approach to gardening continues to evolve. 

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One of the nicest surprises of being a midlife lady: eventually, you get to step away from the production-line approach to meal-planning and cooking and start cooking for yourself - JUST yourself again. From happily repetitive meal-planning to dishes we put a lot of thought and time into once and then enjoy for days, to charcuterie-for-dinner and more, this episode is all about the way we feed ourselves, when we’re the only ones we have to feed. 

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Meagan recently returned from a two-week road trip across French Canada with 17-year-old Clara, where the two explored the places their ancestors once called home.

In this episode, Sarah asks all the questions: What does an ancestry road trip actually look like? How do you prepare? What would you do differently next time? What moments felt surprisingly emotional, and what unexpected discoveries happened along the way?

From scheduling genealogy tours to striking out at graveyards to walking the actual block where their great-great-great+ grandmothers lived, you’ll hear about Meagan and Clara’s trip…and maybe be inspired to plan your own!

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Grab your popcorn and join us for a journey back to the 90s, which we're re-living through a very special lens: the movies we watched and loved during this formative decade! In this episode, Meagan and Sarah revisit the 1990s one year at a time, looking at the top-grossing movies from each year of the decade. Along the way, we share our favorite films, memorable movie-going experiences, and all the little details that transport us back to the era of blockbuster hits, hometown theaters, and VHS rentals. Whether you were there for every opening weekend or just love a good dose of '90s nostalgia, this episode is packed with memories from one of the most iconic decades in cinema.

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From solving song lyrics we’ve mis-sung for decades (Beauty School Dropout, anyone?) to amazing business ideas to wildly improbable disaster scenarios, midlife minds have a way of serving up the most…interesting thoughts at the least convenient time. In this episode, Sarah and Meagan are talking about the amusing, frustrating, occasionally profound and mostly-random “night thoughts” that keep us staring at the ceiling in the 3 AM hour. 

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Buying clothes is one thing - but actually putting together an outfit for whatever the day brings? Not always so straightforward! In this episode Sarah shares her struggle in opting out of “living the sloppy life” as a style default, while Meagan shares the challenge of dressing for the many different facets of her life (does a girl really need 15 different versions of her chicken-chores outfit?) Plus: evolving silhouettes, dressing bodies that don’t feel the same as they did five years ago, the search for the perfect layering piece, and why pockets have officially become non-negotiable.Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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“I have a crazy idea.” Sarah has gotten used to hearing this particular phrase from her co-host over the years. In this episode the two use the brand-new book festival Meagan recently created from scratch to dissect what it looks like to bring a big idea to life, and how all the experience, skills, connections and confidence gained in early adulthood make midlife the perfect time to try something brand-new. If you’re mulling over an idea that you’re afraid to move on, or just wondering how to make more space in your life for big-idea energy, this episode will inspire you! 

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