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It's another recap: Gerry is having the time of his life, but are the women? 3 women go home in this episode, 3 move onto hometown visits.

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Terri is back from Paris, the City of Love. She walked, ate and drank her way through most of the city's arrondissements. Speaking of love, we're back breaking down episode 4 of The Golden Bachelor.

TLDR:

Kathy & Theresa are having a disagreement and Gerry feels the negativity.

Sweet & Spicy Sandra plays a mean game of Pickleball on 2 artificial knees, while missing her daughter's wedding. Then gets sick while playing a game of Never Have I Ever with ice cream (she's lactose intolerant)

Ellen and Kathy win the pickleball competition and get a kiss from Gerry and a cover of Pickleball Magazine..Is it enough to keep Kathy safe during the rose ceremony?

Susan gets a rose quartz from Gerry because it symbolizes empathy and strength- 2 things Gerry's late wife Toni possessed. It also brings in LOVE (did Gerry know that-is this foreshadowing?)

Faith isn't into vying for Gerry's attention. Is she a "pick me" girl?

Leslie gets the one on one date. After ATV driving, the hot tub gets steamy

Nancy isn't feeling it from Gerry and opts out.

April is an absolute glamourous treasure and is made for greater things and gets sent home

Kathy gets sent home and Theresa is the last rose....

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Third time's a charm. We're back and recapping episode 3 of The Golden Bachelor. This week's group date is a talent show, the winner of which will be awarded a prized one on one date with Gerry. The ladies were so creative with their talents and we wonder:

If you had an hour to prep for a talent show, what would your talent be?

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Joan mentions feeling invisible- this seems to be common with women our age- listen to this episode to hear more. 158.Invisible Woman Syndrome: Overcoming Feelings of Invisibility After 50

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We're back breaking down Episode 2 of the Golden Bachelor.

We got a voicemail from our favorite listener Carrie weighing in on why she won't be watching the Golden Bachelor and how being energetic is a mindset and not at all about age. Go Tigger!

So far, we are absolutely loving how the ladies are representing the over 50 crowd, but we're a bit concerned with their hearts. So many of the women have been through enough heartache, and while we know they're strong enough for anything that TGB producers throw at them, we can't help but wonder if it's worth it.

Life Update: Melissa talks truck rigs for overllanding & Terri freaks about the bedbug situation in Paris and wonders what besides her "Roomba" needs to be air tagged.

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We swear, we had notes for this show! But here we go again... Melissa & Terri watch ABC/Hulu's The Golden Bachelor and have thoughts and HOPES on how these women are portrayed.

We were invited to a watch party with Golden Bachelor contestant, Natascha, who we met a few years ago on Clubhouse. It was a fascinating opportunity.

We have concerns of course- will this forward the pro-aging conversation that seems to be happening in the media, or will the media try to put these funny, smart, mature and established women into a made for TV box?

We'd love to hear your thoughts!

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A lot has happened since we first had Erica Schulte King on episode 140. When we last spoke almost a year ago, Erica was just about to host her first meet-up of women in Minnesota who were interested in creating connections. Since then, Erica has hosted an exchange student, quit her job of 10+ years, took the summer off to figure out what she really wanted to do in this new phase of life , found a new job that aligns with her passion and under her company Kookaburra Meets, has hosted over 25 events and has served close to 1,000 women- all in the name of making new friends.

We know you'll love hearing Erica's updates as much as we have. She's one that keeps on inspiring!

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In this episode of Mixing Up Midlife, Terri and Melissa delve into the power of storytelling in reigniting imagination during midlife. They explore the intricacies of storytelling, drawing inspiration from John Truby's book "The Anatomy of a Story". They also discuss the evolution of storytelling in music, with artists like Bruce Springsteen and Chrissie Hynde embracing the themes of aging and introspection. From Weekend Watches to the changing perceptions of menopause, Terri and Melissa explore diverse narratives that challenge societal norms. Join them on their storytelling journey as they discuss the importance of storytelling in writing, the fusion of fantasy and reality, and the joy of engaging with meaningful stories.

Episodes Mentioned

Pasha Marlowe episode 57

Skintesssa Episode 173.

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Chrissie Hyde and The Pretender's new album Relentless

NYT Menopausal retreats

Wise Women Retreat at Canyon Ranch

Anatomy of a story John Truby

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Is the term "Aging Gracefully" gracelessly ageist? Melissa and Terri discuss the term and question why do supposedly "pro-age" accounts and influencers use a term that seems to be based in submissive, passive and powerless language.

We prefer to use a term that previous guest, Holly Boxenhorn suggests: "Aging Powerfully".

We're going to be recapping The Golden Bachelor on our soon to be released Patreon channel and we'd love you to join in on the discussion- more details coming up!

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Welcome to Wrexham S2 premieres September 12

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It's that time of year again, Back to School. For many, this will be the first taste of an empty nest and while tears might be shed, Terri & Melissa, who have been empty nesters-then not empty nesters for a few years now (hello, adult children between jobs), have some thoughts on how to empty nest happily.

Some episodes mentioned and worth a re-listen:

Episode 154. Katherine Leamy The 5 Kilo Traveler

Episode 119 SisterStay

Episode 105. Wander Women

Episode 73. Fly Fishing with Jen Ripple

Episode 140. Erica Schulte King

Episode 126 & 127. Susan Nierbergall Building Muscle

Episode 157. Lessons in Chemistry Book Group Bonnie Garmus

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