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As we head into the holidays, Ellen and Tish reflect on the importance of giving back. In midlife, we may have more time or the ability to give more to causes we are passionate about and to sprinkle a little science in, research has found that at midlife and beyond when you are purposeful around giving back you experience more joy and happiness. Whether it's volunteering, philanthropy, or mentorship - we can all give back.
 
We welcome Lisa May to this episode to share her charitable journey -  from annual checks to charities around the holidays to her decision to be more hands-on resulting in wide-ranging and innovative programs to help women and children in Malawi.   Lisa shares the three pillars that drive the work that she and her husband Nigel do with the May Foundation and how amounts as small as $25, $100, or $400 dollars can have BIG impacts and life-changing results.   And Tish, Ellen, and Lisa talk about how to make giving a family purpose when children are young and carry it into adulthood.

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Things we talked about in this episode: Renaissance Fairs, game nights with friends, Mexican Train,  Centerpoint, Hives Save Lives Africa, Every Child, Find Your Feet, Water Aid

Obsessions:
Tish: Renaissance Fairs - Tish encourages everyone to check out a Renaissance Faire! See the photos on our Facebook page. 
Ellen: Mexican Train Dominos This game is so much fun.  Why not plan a holiday game night with friends or with family? 

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Tish and Ellen dive into midlife friendships on this week's episode.  Friendships are so important at every stage of life.   And for midlife women, friendship can boost health, mood, and well-being, and they provide honesty and feedback.  And female friendship can even extend your longevity!  Research shows for midlife women they can be as significant or more significant than family. 

Some of the topics  Tish and Ellen cover this week: Is midlife can be the time to double down on friendships?   Why are old friendships important?  Why making new friends in midlife pays big rewards.  How do you make sure you have the kind of friends you need in midlife?  And Ellen and Tish share a few ideas on how to keep friendships alive!

Things we talk about in this episode:  Lean on Me by Club Nouveau, Lean on Me by Mike Withers, Brene Brown, dry brushing, Mexican train dominos.

This week's obsessions:
Tish: Zen Me Dry Brush for your Face
Ellen: Ellen's ciabatta stuffing, it's not just for Thanksgiving! 

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This week Tish & Ellen talk about the Thanksgiving holiday and how to embrace new holiday traditions in midlife.  Maybe you find yourself with a small gathering of friends rather than a big family at your table or you're joining someone else's Thanksgiving celebration for the first time in years.  These changes can be both scary and liberating as a midster.  Ellen and Tish share the 7 ways they've reimagined the holiday to embrace change and fill it with joy.

This week's obsessions:
Tish: Eco-friendly paper lanterns
Ellen:  going to your local museum like the San Francisco Legion of Honor.

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It's a celebration....of the 25th episode of the podcast!   

Today’s episode is a celebration of hitting the 25th episode milestone and we’re sharing our journey to starting the podcast, the most popular weekly obsessions with our listeners, and what Tish and Ellen just can stop obsessing about!  They discuss the two most popular episodes with listeners and Tish and Ellen each select the episode that means the most to them.  We learn what's next for the podcast and the things that have surprised Ellen & Tish the most about hosting a podcast.

Most popular obsessions:
Tish's  White Cowboy Boots
Ellen:  a Panda planner - a different way to start your day
An Aperol Spritz
NeoraGlow  Illuminating Body Oil

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This week's episode is all about challenging yourself in midlife.  Bucket Lists are a great way to do this - they help us identify goals, experiences, and milestones.  But a lot of us have bucket lists that we are going to get to that elusive future 'someday'.    Tish and Ellen challenge each other to take one thing off their bucket list today - and just do it.  They each share why they picked it, what it means to them, and how they are going to accomplish it. 

This week's obsessions:
Tish - Tik Toc Buffalo video run to the clouds!
Ellen - Clinique's best-selling lip gloss since 1971 - Black Honey!
The book Ellen mentions on surfing: Rockaway, Surfing Headlong Into A New Life

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This week we focus on breast cancer awareness and it's start in 1985 by former First Lady Betty Ford when she launched a call for action for women across the country by making October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  And her leadership and legacy for women's health still continues today 37 years later. 

We have a very special guest, Cancer Survivor, Cancer Warrior and Mentor, Liz Ciardi.  Liz has faced and survived cancer multiple times and has made it her life's mission to mentor newly diagnosed women. Liz brings knowledge, support, comfort and options to many women by sharing her story.  Women Mentoring other women is so important and maybe never more so than when dealing with a Cancer diagnosis. Liz has mentored countless women over the years to ensure they feel empowered and know all their treatment options. Liz shares the importance of early detection, the benefits of using teaching hospitals, and encouraging women to take charge of their own treatment plans.

Co-Host Ellen, also a cancer Survivor and Cancer Warrior shares her story of early detection and treatment.  Ellen also honors her mother's brave but short battle with cancer that took her from us way too early.

Breast Cancer will directly affect 1 in 8 women but indirectly affects us all.  Liz shares how her own mentor, Julia Tomasovich, helped her through her first diagnosis of Breast Cancer while Julia was in Stage 4 with Breast Cancer herself.  Julia inspired Liz to become the Cancer Mentor she is today.  On October 26 each year Julia's family and friends gather in her favorite Mexican restaurant to celebrate her amazing legacy.

This week's obsessions:
Tish: Mobile Breast Cancer screening vans - they are in your neighborhoods, ladies!
Ellen: Vital Proteins Collagen creamer for hair and nails.

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This week Ellen and Tish dive into an in-depth conversation with guest Susan Joy on the 'whys' and 'hows' that midlife women can change their relationship with alcohol.  

Susan shares her story and how it led to her opening a practice as an alcohol-free and sober-curious coach for women in midlife.  She brings her background in counseling, an alcohol-tracking life coach certification from The Naked Mind Insitute, and a health coaching certificate to her practice.  

 We chat about what it means to be alcohol-free, sober-curious, and other ways to redefine alcohol use and how you can lead an inspired and healthy life free from alcohol.

This week's obsessions:
Tish - volunteering and The Montel Williams Military Makeover
Ellen - OPI Midnight In Moscow and Yes, My Condor Can nail polish for fall

Resources:
This Naked Mind, Annie Grace
Quit Like a Woman,  Holly Whitaker
We are the Luckiest, Laura McGowen
Journaling with Susan Joy
Susan Joy Consulting


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This week Tish and Ellen talk about the importance of women in midlife being mentors for the next generation of women. They believe that taking an active role to bridge the gap for women in the workplace and mentoring is one of the top strategies to help close the gender gap.  Tish and Ellen have been mentoring women for years across companies and roles - and they share their top 5 characteristics of a good mentor. 

This week's obsessions:
Tish's obsession: White Cropped Zip Fleece Hoodie - 100% cotton
Ellen's obsession: Bob's Red Mill oatmeal.


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This week in episode 20 of the podcast Tish and Ellen take it back to why they started the Midsters Podcast and they revisit the first episode when they introduced the concept of a butterfly moment.   Tish shares how she is doing now that she is a two-month empty nester after 30+ years of mothering - and she walks us through a new piece of the Butterfly Moment with the ten steps she followed to prepare for this new phase and hit the ground running. 

This week's obsessions:
Tish's obsession: Thrift Store Parties - friends thrift outfits for each other and it's a surprise and you go out in them and have a party! 
Ellen's obsession:  The Noonday Collection rustic leather wallet crossbody bag.


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We welcome Colette Durst to the podcast this week.  Hear Colette's story of domestic abuse and she shares her journey from being a young mother and wife and working through law school to living in an escalating environment of domestic abuse all while claiming the corporate ladder. 

After 9/11 Colette's spouse was activated as a reservist and went over to Iraq and she felt that was the turning point in her marriage.

Learn about Cultural Spillover Theory and how that and PTSD may have played a major role in the escalating abuse that was happening. And how these things may have played a role that led to adultery, excessive drinking, personality changes, violence, reckless financial decisions, secretly purchasing weapons, and abandonment.

During this rapid escalation, Colette remained silent from telling her friends and family. As so many women remain silent out of fear and shame and they don't seek out help. While Colette did try and get help from the military, things seem to fall through the cracks and no one stepped forward to help her or her family.

Colette decided recently to write a LinkedIn Article that eluded to her domestic abuse experience of "bringing the war home".  This article really spoke to many other successful women that reached out and acknowledged they too are struggling.

Our message to our listeners is when women come together and support each other we are stronger! If you are in a Domestic Abuse situation safely reach out for help.  If you suspect a loved one could be in a Domestic Abuse situation encourage them to reach out for help.

National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1.800.799 SAFE (7233)  Text "START" to 88788  www.thehotline.org  has resources and live chat sessions available

This week's obsessions
Tish - White Cowboy Boots
Ellen - HBO Max series Hacks

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