Mixing Up Midlife

On this episode of Mixing Up Midlife, we explore a topic that many people may have experienced but few talk about: the painful experience of being ghosted by a friend. We received an email from a listener who wanted to remain anonymous but asked if we could discuss this topic on the show. As friends who have known each other for 40 years, we understand the ebbs and flows of friendship. Terri shares her own experience with ghosting/loss of a midlife friendship. If you've ever experienced the pain of losing a close friend or being ghosted, this episode is for you. Tune in as we discuss the complex emotions that come with navigating the ups and downs of friendships in midlife.

Weekend Watch & Hot Flash Hero:

Pretty Baby Brooke Shields

NYT article on ghosting

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Spring is when Terri & Melissa start thinking of travel and begin planning summer trips. It's also when work and family committments ramp up. This week, we're resharing our episode with Sue-Anne Mayne, the founder of SisterStay, a friendly homestay community of personally verified 50+ women who open their doors to one another & make solo travel more accessible and less intimidating.

We hope you enjoy this episode, We're obsessed with the possibilities!

Sue-Anne joins us for a Weekend Watch and gives us not only a cocktail, but a cordial made from foraged elderflowers.

Sister Stay Info:

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Cocktail of the Week:

Elderflower Collins:

1.5 parts Vodka

1 part Lemon Juice

.5 part Elderflower Cordial

5 Parts Soda Water

2 Wheels of Lemon for Garnish

Add all ingredients except forShake in a cocktail shaker filled with ice, strain into a tall Collins glass filled with ice & Betty's your Aunt.

Elderflower cordial recipe:

Weekend Watch

Gentleman Jack available on the BBC or HBO

Do you know of a woman over 50 who is doing incredible, inspiring or interesting things? Send us her name!

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mala Persaud, owner of Trace the Zero Waste Store and former TV producer turned sustainability advocate. Mala shares her journey from covering TV Producer to running her own eco-friendly business, and offers practical tips for reducing waste in your daily life. Learn how to cut back on trash, recycle effectively, and make small changes that have a big impact on the planet.

Where can you make cuts in your life so you're not generating trash in the first place?

1. Look at what your behaviors are.
2. Look at what you're throwing away
3. Learn how to recycle right

Visit Mala Persaud & Trace the Zero Waste Store:

Retail Location 140 Church St NW Vienna, VA

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Resources & Sources (some may be affiliate links)

You Are A Bad Ass Jen Sincero

Cotswolds Zero Waste Store

Florida Teen's Zero Waste Store

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The one thing women over 50 have in common: An opinion! We're continuing the conversation on feeling invisible after 50 that we started on last week's episode, thanks to our listeners! Listen to what these women had to say about feeling invisible. There's a wide variety of responses that we got when we asked on social media "DO YOU FEEL INVISIBLE" Thanks to Kim, Carrie, Jennifer, Anna and Erica for your contributions. If you have a topic you'd like us to discuss, or have something you'd like to say, Leave Us A Voicemail

Weekend Watch

Unstable

The Night Agent

Hot Flash Hero:

Ellen Latham Orange Theory Fitness

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COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK:

Pimms Cup

Pimms Mocktail

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What does it mean when women over 50 start saying that they feel invisible? Invisible Woman Syndrome is a common experience for many women over the age of 50. This term describes the feeling of being overlooked or disregarded in society, particularly in media and advertising. Celebrities like Paulina Porizkova and Justine Bateman have spoken out about their own experiences with this phenomenon, bringing attention to the issue.

Recently, Melissa and Terri discussed the topic of Invisible Woman Syndrome, prompted by a polarizing video featuring Porizkova and Bateman. While both women expressed frustration with the lack of representation for women their age in mainstream media, Terri struggled to connect with Paulina's specific experiences and as always, Melissa is the voice of reason.

During the conversation, they decided to try an old school experiment: affirmations. They wondered if positive affirmations could change the way they carried themselves and in turn, change the way others viewed them. It's an approach that's worth trying because it focuses on personal growth and fulfillment, rather than external validation, which is probably what Terri was trying to get at all along.

Give the episode a listen and leave us a voicemail with your thoughts on feeling invisible after 50.

Weekend Watch

Perry Mason HBO

Ted Lasso Apple TV

Manalorian Disney +

French Kiss

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60 Minutes with Paulina Porizkova and Justine Bateman

Wild Women On Top

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Join Mixing Up Midlife hosts Melissa and Terri as they share their first-time experience hosting a Zoom book club to discuss Bonnie Garmus' debut novel, Lessons in Chemistry. Discover how their listeners made the event a success and left them feeling more connected. Join the Facebook group for updates on future book club events featuring female authors over 50 or those with women over 50 as main characters.

Weekend Watch

Shrinking Apple TV

Freaks and Geeks

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Bonnie Garmus clip

A Cool Interview with Bonnie Garmus

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In this heartwarming episode of Mixing Up Midlife,Terri and Melissa welcome long time friend Kim Hamer, a widow and mother of three, to share her inspiring story of love, loss, and hope. Kim opens up about her personal experience of caring for her husband Art during his cancer diagnosis and eventual passing, and how some friends were there to support her while others struggled to know how to help. Her journey inspired her to write "100 Acts of Love," a book that offers practical guidance on how to support loved ones during difficult times. Kim provides valuable insights on how to approach and help friends and family members going through serious health issues or loss, and shares heartwarming stories of how acts of love from both friends and strangers helped her through her own journey. This moving conversation will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered to go beyond the simple phrase of "If there's anything you need..." and truly support your loved ones in need.

Find Out More About Kim

100 Acts of Love Website

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100 Acts of Love on LinkedIn

100 Acts of Love BOOK on Amazon

Find out more about Camp WIndow

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1. Color Me Fabulous: Finding Your Signature Color Palette After 50

How did a website & logo rebrand for Melissa Maillett Photography turn into a full online color analysis experiment? Melissa talks about her experience with Created Colorful, what she's discovered about herself and how she hopes to use this knowledge to help her rebranding effort and to help her clients feel more confident in their branding photo shoots. Not to be left in the dust, Terri finds a free online quiz, which only leads to more questions about skin-tone and color theory. We talk about the Vanderpump Rules cheating scandal, which had just broken when we recorded and then became national news (?).

Weekend Watch

Vanderpump Rules

TikTok Talk

Color Filter/Analysis

Clown Core

Hot Flash Heroes

Sandy Hazelip and Ellie Hamby

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Created Colorful

Episode 26

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Tired of feeling like you're stuck in a rut with no new skills or hobbies to explore? Look no further than the world of online learning! Join us as we delve into the vast array of possibilities available, from mastering a new language to improving your mental fitness. Today, we're sharing our insights on what makes an online course successful and how to get the most out of your learning experience.

Today's episode is brought to you by the very first Mixing up Midlife Book Club Get Together.

Join us live on Zoom to discuss Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus. Our very first Book Club book!

To join the live discussion, Shoot us an email at [email protected] with your email address and tell us what date works best for you…Either March 20, 21 or 22 at 7PM EST

You can also leave us a voicemail with your email address and your choice of dates (March 20, 21 or 22) on our website. Once we pull the date with the most responses, we'll shoot you a Zoom link. While we won't be using the Book Club Get Together as a live episode, we will be using some of the talking points that come up in a later episode. We are so excited to start this book club and we can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Weekend Watch

The Last of Us HBO

The Law According to Lidia Poët Netflix

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Duolingo

Duolingo Podcast

Amy Poehler, Melissa McCarthy, Martha Plimpton, Edie Falco, Tina Fey, Laura Linney Support each other at the 2011 Primetime Emmy Awards

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