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Midlife Mixtape
By Nancy Davis Kho: Gen X humor writer and '80s song lyrics over-quoterSociety & CultureEducationSelf-Improvement
Midlife Mixtape episodes
- Ep 31 Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp“Trust my feet:” Nature hacktivist Rue Mapp on her non-profit’s work to reconnect and strengthen the relationship between nature and communities of color, the healing qualities of outdoor time at midlife, and trail (music) mixes.36 min
- Ep 30 Democracy Defenders Isabel Kallman and Jeannine Harvey“That next first step:” FeedOurDemocracy.com co-founders Isabel Kallman and Jeannine Harvey on the need for civic and civil engagement, the power of scale, and how all those years of therapy finally pay off at midlife.34 min
- Ep 29 Humorist Wendi Aarons“My time to call them out:” Award winning humorist Wendi Aarons on the power of protest humor, her admiration for the next generation’s ability to speak up, and her nascent career as a Barry Manilow fanfic writer.35 min
- Ep 28 Feminist Writer Peggy Orenstein“I really stand by my work:” Bestselling author and journalist Peggy Orenstein on three decades of covering issues affecting girls and women, the persistence of the assault on women’s rights, and her curious predilection for offbeat adventure travel.* Peggy’s website* Peggy’s latest book Don’t Call Me Princess: Essays on Girls, Women, Sex, and Life* Peggy will be in conversation with cartooning icon Aline Kominksy-Crumb at the Bay Area Book Festival on Sunday, April 29 – details here* Peggy’s AFAR Magazine cover story for the March/April 2018 issue: Escape from the modern world on a pilgrim’s path through Japan* Sixteen Candles gets a rewrite in Fifty Candles, by Wendi Aarons (tune in to hear more from her in Episode 29!)Billie Eilish – Joni Mitchell for a new generation?Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!38 min
- Ep 27 Empathy Expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe“Trusting my special sauce:” Grief and empathy specialist Dr. Kelsey Crowe on concrete ways to convert compassion to action, seeking joy in midlife grief, and outgrowing her own fear of making mistakes when loved ones undergo difficult times.33 min
- Ep 26 Resistance Genealogist Jennifer Mendelsohn“My voice is worth hearing:” Journalist Jennifer Mendelsohn on turning her genealogy hobby into a powerful means of combating disinformation, her midlife confidence, and that time she was Mariah Carey’s backup singer at summer camp.* Follow Jennifer on Twitter at @CleverTitleTK* Dive into the #ResistanceGenealogy hashtag for dispatches from the Genealogy Army. They’re armed with curiosity, excellent research skills, and tenacity – consider yourself warned…Today’s musical accompaniment: “The Ancestor” by Darlingside. I don’t think it needs any setup, but it probably does need a Kleenex.Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape podcast – check him out here!34 min
- Ep 25 Hip Hop Choreographer Corey Action“It’s ok to say no:” Bay Area hip hop legend Corey Action on the power of putting your wishes into the Universe, working with the next generation of hip hop activists, and freestyling through unexpected midlife transitions.34 min
- Ep 24 Chainstitch Wrangler Kathie Sever“This weird zig-zagging mishmash:” Custom embroidery designer Kathie Sever on being grateful for her circuitous life path, the sustainability trade off between customization and efficiency, and how craft keeps the humanity in a digital world.32 min
- Ep 23 Musician Kathy Valentine“I really like to be scared:” The Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine on the band’s legacy and upcoming “Head Over Heels” musical, her thirst for lifelong learning, and the magic that comes from following those interests that tug at your heart.43 min
- Ep 22 Decluttering Expert Dana White“Turn that creativity wheel:” Decluttering expert Dana White unpacks why less stuff means more creativity, how GenXers can help downsizing parents and kids leaving home, and the challenges and payoffs of living in the now.33 min
About Midlife Mixtape
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A podcast to celebrate GenXers at midlife, with humor, heart, and a really good beat. In each episode, writer Nancy Davis Kho of MidlifeMixtape.com interviews fellow GenXers about how they're thriving…
in the years between being hip and breaking one. From discussing the first concert each guest ever saw, to what’s easier and harder than they expected at midlife, to what piece of advice they'd give their younger selves, the conversations will inspire, entertain, and maybe even make you feel stoked to be caught in the middle.
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