Mixing Up Midlife

TikTok has made it easier than ever to find new hobbies to try. Melissa doesn't want more stuff, but Terri went down a paperback to hardcover book binding rabbit hole and is now obsessed. We have 4 News Items that women over 50 might be interested in and the Weekend Watch.

1. Executive Order on Women's Midlife Health
2. Older Models at Paris Fashion Week
3. Anne Hathaway The Idea of You
4. Earlybirds Club Would you go to an event that starts at 6 and ends at 10Pm?

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Huge in France

3 Body Problem

The Gentleman

Constellation

00:00 Kicking Off with Casual Banter and News Discussion

12:06 Exploring the World of Bookbinding

16:15 Exploring New Hobbies and the Joy of Crafting

22:00 Weekend Watch: Diving into Weekend Watch

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Bookbinding:

Hollanders

Amazon

Cutting Mat

Rulers

Bone Folder

Silicone Brush

PVA Glue

End Papers/ Decorative Card stock

Headbands

Mull/Super Cloth

Chipboard

Book Press

Book cloth

Cricut Maker 3

In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa welcome Cori Myka, the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and the creator of the Foundations of Change Learning Method. Cori shares her insights on the transformative power of learning to swim as an adult, addressing common fears and obstacles. The discussion explores Cori's approach to teaching swimming, which emphasizes a mindset-first methodology and breaking down learning into small, manageable steps. Cori also discusses the importance of understanding individual differences in buoyancy and responses to water. The episode delves into the offerings of Cori's program, including online modules and retreats designed to help adults feel comfortable and confident in water. Despite a technical glitch that cuts Cori's participation short, Terri and Melissa wrap up by summarizing Cori's key points and sharing how listeners can find more information about Cori's courses and retreats.

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0:00 Calm Within Adult Swim: Overcoming Hurdles and Embracing Tiny Adventures with Cori Myka

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00:05 Welcome to Mixing Up Midlife: Diving into Adult Swimming

00:15 Meet Cori: The Adult Swim Guru

01:03 The Journey of Learning to Swim as an Adult

01:16 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Tiny Adventures

02:56 The Unique Challenges of Adult Learners

05:44 Cori's Innovative Approach to Teaching Swimming

05:49 Cori's Approach: Mindset Over Skills

10:17 Breathing: The First Step to Conquering Swimming Fears

10:53 Exploring the Online Swimming Lessons Frontier

11:59 Personalizing the Swimming Experience

12:24 Understanding Buoyancy and Body Mechanics

12:39 Understanding Buoyancy and Body Mechanics in Swimming

14:25 The Science of Buoyancy in Swimming

15:08 The Future of Swimming: Online Learning and Beyond

15:21 The Evolution of Learning to Swim

16:05 Breaking Down the Online Swim Program

18:06 Overcoming Fear with the Learn to Swim Program

18:41 Personal Experiences and the Importance of Calm

19:54 Wrapping Up and Exploring Cori's Programs

22:52 Mixing Up Midlife: Challenges, Bingo, and More

We're celebrating our beloved 'Mixing Up Midlife' since we just hit a HUGE milestone- our 200th episode! It's been a wild ride filled with adventures, curiosity, and, well, some unexpected steamy book moments. Fourth Wing had us blushing a bit! If you haven't read it, it's like 'Hunger Games' but with dragons, a touch of magic, and a whole lot of steaminess. Melissa and Terri have finally launched the Ageless Adventure Bingo Card- it's all about making goal-setting fun and gamified - think of it as a nudge to try new stuff in a playful way. We share some past episodes that stayed with us, our latest TikTok obsessions, a few weekend watches and some puppy antics

Here's to 200 episodes - and who knows, maybe we'll even hit 400!

In this episode of 'Mixing a Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the adventure of a lifetime with their special guest, Joanne McGinley, who shares her experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at the age of 55. Joanne, a former stay-at-home mom who later built a fitness community and survived the challenges of COVID-19 with her studio, embarked on this journey as part of fulfilling her bucket list. The conversation touches on Joanne's motivations, preparations, and the physical and mental challenges she faced during the climb. It also delves into the importance of strength and mobility training for such an endeavor, alongside the value of embarking on adventures that push one's limits. The episode touches upon the logistics of the climb, and underscores the deep personal growth and confidence gained from stepping outside one's comfort zone, especially in midlife. Joanne's narrative about climbing Kilimanjaro underlines the transformative power of adventure and the importance of pursuing one's desires regardless of age.

00:48 Joanne's Journey: From Fitness Instructor to Adventurer

02:02 Joanne's Decision to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

04:44 The Journey to Kilimanjaro Begins

10:09 The Preparation and Training for the Climb

16:50 Reflecting on the Journey and the Summit

20:26 The Importance of Mobility and Strength

26:38 The Freedom of Being Off the Grid

27:19 The Future Adventures and Bucket List

32:43 The Importance of Taking the Leap

34:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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Terri is turning 60 and we're celebrating! In this emergency podcast episode, Terri & Melissa talk about marking this milestone, the significance of turning 60 and some of the challenges. Terri calls BS on herself and is determined to live more adventurously by doing more of the things she and Melissa encourage others to do. The episode includes a fun Turning 60 trivia quiz, a TikTok that's a masterclass in story telling and a new weekend watch.

00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebrations

00:46 Self-Reflection and Future Plans

06:48 Fun Trivia and Quiz Time

13:33 The 60-Year-Old Fact Master Quiz

14:21 Dreams, Podcasts, and TikTok Stories

21:15 The Art of Storytelling and Future Plans

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Step into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with Terri and Melissa on the latest episode of the 'Mixing Up Midlife' podcast! Join them for a dose of midlife fantasy fun as they delve into this beloved role-playing game from the cozy confines of their Empty Nest. Listen in as Terri and Melissa share their initial confusion and subsequent fascination with D&D, discussing how they believe playing this game could expand their creativity and imagination.

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Listen to Your Mom and Dad

Watch Your Mom and Dad

Play Dungeons and Dragons

Libby Library

Fourth Wing

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OPI nailpolish tiktok

OPI infinite shine

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Fargo

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme

01:19 Exploring the Intrigue of Dungeons and Dragons

02:29 The Connection Between Fantasy and Creativity

03:36 Personal Experiences and Perceptions of Dungeons and Dragons

06:04 The Appeal of Role-Playing Games

06:33 The Challenge of Imagination and Storytelling

06:48 Exploring the Possibility of Playing Dungeons and Dragons

10:27 The Potential of Dungeons and Dragons in Popular Culture

13:10 Invitation to Listeners and Conclusion

14:33 Discussing Dark Comedies

15:09 Exploring Sci-Fi and Fantasy

16:05 Diving into Audiobooks

17:20 The Romance of Reading

20:00 Exploring TikTok Trends

21:01 Try It or Buy It: Nail Polish Edition

21:39 Life Updates and Future Plans

23:52 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey

Have you been searching for the perfect retirement location, but aren't quite sure where that is or how to find it? Today's guest, Margaret Vandergriff, founder of Your Place Finder is here to help! Drawing on 30+ years of prospect research, strategic planning, and consulting/coaching experience, Margaret created the Spark System to guide retirees and almost retirees from deciding to move (or not), to finding their perfect retirement location, to smoothly navigating their move and transition to life in their new location.

0:00 Where to Retire with Margaret Vandergriff

00:03 Introduction and Guest Presentation

01:01 Margaret's Personal Journey and the Birth of 'Your Place Finder'

06:43 The Spark System: A Methodical Approach to Finding the Perfect Place

18:00 Understanding the Assessment Process

18:48 Exploring Potential Locations

25:16 Finalizing the Move and Post-Move Reflection

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Terri and Melissa are transported into the world of Romantasy on today's episode. Terri shares her long-time love for the genre, highlighting its role in offering complete escapism and its evolution from conventional romance narratives. Terri and Melissa consider how the genre has grown thanks to social media and the popularity of BookTok and have some starter romantasy book recs . They chat about other facets of pop culture like Taylor Swift's Grammy win and the Super Bowl.

00:00 Introduction to Romantasy: A New Genre?

00:24 Romantasy Isn't New

03:38 Exploring the World of Romantasy: From Twilight to Sarah J Mass

14:54 Book Club and Reading Habits

16:52 Super Bowl and Pop Culture

Weekend Watch:

Quarterback on Netflix

Dance Life on Amazon Prime

Books:

Fourth Wing

Twilight

A Court of Thorns and Roses

House of Night Series

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Join hosts Terri and Melissa as they candidly discuss life in their fifties and beyond, particularly focusing on the 'empty nest' stage of life. They mull over questions like 'When do we stop parenting our adult children?' and 'How to balance personal interests and a career while making space for enjoyment in retirement?' The discussion also includes their personal fun facts and an invitation to listeners to share their own. They touch upon reality TV shows like 'Love on the Spectrum' and 'Bachelor', mention a few others they have been enjoying plan a potential book club,. They end the podcast with their 'badass woman of the week' segment, and invite listeners to leave voicemails with their own fun facts about themselves.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:32 Meet the Hosts: Terry and Melissa

01:39 New Year Reflections and Resolutions

02:07 Parenting Adult Children: When Does It End?

02:26 Personal Stories: Kids, Cars, and Responsibilities

08:12 The Endless Nest: A New Perspective

11:51 Balancing Work and Personal Life in the Empty Nest

14:12 Balancing Work and Leisure

15:01 The Love for Podcasting

15:29 Exploring New Revenue Streams

16:00 The Coffee Connection

17:15 Reality TV Insights

20:40 Fun Facts About Ourselves

22:34 The Challenge of Self-Promotion

24:13 TV Show Recommendations

25:52 Badass Women of the Week

26:27 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead