Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast

Family traditions are really important to think about in midlife; you may be surprised when you are the one who's in charge of creating them and making them happen for your family to experience.

The week's episode introduces you to Robert Schneeweiss (Uncle Bob), a talented and creative retiree who has decades of experience and specific expertise in the creation and celebration of life through fun and meaningful traditions. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-78-why-you-should-celebrate-traditions-in-midlife-with-bob-schneeweiss/

A woman aging in today's society has many thoughts about her own beauty and self image that are due to societal messaging.

Cursing and Language Warning: More than a few "F bombs" are dropped on today's episode. You may NOT want to listen to this episode with others, or you may choose to skip this episode if you find cursing offensive. If you don't care, then you're in the right place. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-77-a-feminist-look-at-midlife-and-body-image-with-kara-loewentheil/

This week is all about understanding fear-based decision making in midlife. We're talking about how common it is in midlife to feel stuck because you're confused, but realize that it's probably based on fear instead.

When you catch yourself making fear-based decisions, you may never be satisfied with your reasons for doing what you're doing. You may not like the reasons. You may not be proud of them either. That's why it's so important to get to the bottom of it. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-76-fear-based-decision-making-in-midlife/

This week we're taking a deep dive into why it's important to connect with your thoughts about what you really want in your life and strategies for how to find the time to make it happen.

For some reason, it's common for many midlife women to have difficulty connecting with their "passion." Without this awareness, they are left feeling like something's missing and feel compelled to look for it. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-75-why-its-important-to-have-a-whale-of-a-passion/

Blogging is something that many women in the middle say they want to do. Today's episode features another interview in the Weekly Wow with Women in the Middle Series with someone who can totally help you finally get your blog off your to-do list.

The Weekly WOW episodes introduce you to someone who's got some pretty useful info for women in the middle. My guest this week is Hope Hanson who's an expert in blogging. I'm pretty excited for you meet her because so many women in the middle are wannabe writers. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-74-how-to-have-fun-with-blogging-in-midlife-with-hope-hanson/

Turning 50 is a common milestone we Women in the Middle experience, but we don't all experience it the same way. Today's episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series. I will be interviewing women in the middle who are across the board in terms of views about this important milestone.

Today's guest is someone who celebrated her 50th birthday in style this summer surrounded by family and friends. Her name is Andrea Pines and she's a neighbor and close friend of mine. I'm excited for you to meet her and hear her views on aging gracefully and experiencing this milestone. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-73-turning-50-with-gratitude-interview-with-andrea-pines/

Being blindsided by an unexpected divorce can turn your world upside down. This week my guest experienced this first-hand. Today's episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series.

I'm thrilled to welcome Lynne Ellen to the podcast. Lynne went from being a happily married midlife woman in Pennsylvania who was beginning to plan her pre-retirement move to Florida with her husband to becoming a divorced woman enjoying her single life near the beaches of Rhode Island. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-72-life-after-an-unexpected-divorce-with-lynne-ellen/

Deciding to take a career break can be incredibly stressful. Today's episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series.

My guest this week is Katrina McGhee and this is her story. Taking a break was nothing she ever imagined or planned, but the more she thought about it, the more it became obvious that it was the right path to take. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-71-how-to-take-a-seemingly-impossible-career-break-with-katrina-mcghee

Going back to your family roots can be surprisingly rewarding. This week my guest did this quite literally. Today's episode features another interview in the Getting Real with Women in the Middle Series.

I'm thrilled to welcome Andrea McFadden to the podcast. Andrea went from being a teach of special education to running a vertically integrated herb farm specializing in lavender.

Basically, she reinvented her family farm. Her family had a long history of farming in the Kelowna, British Columbia area, which is called the Okanagan region. It's known for its rich history of fruit packing and growing. You may have enjoyed some delicious wine from this area of Canada.

Andrea grew up on her family's apple orchard. She pursued a career in teaching, specifically, Special Education. However, after she took at 10 year break to raise her young family, she decided to make a big change. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-70-reinventing-the-family-farm-for-midlife-happiness-with-andrea-mcfadden/

Mentorship can totally change your life. And, there are many similarities between being in transition after college and in in midlife. This week's episode features another interview in the Midlife Mentorship Mini-Series, but this week you meet an amazing younger-than-normal guest who shares some insight with you about transitions.

In fact, we're switching things up a bit. My guest is not a Women in the Middle.

In fact, he's not a woman. And he's not in the middle. He's a 28 year old guy who I've had the pleasure of coaching and mentoring this past year.

My guest this week is Tyson Sharpe. It's been so incredibly fulfilling for me to coach Tyson as he was at the brink of making some really significant changes to grow his coaching business. I'm a firm believer in the importance of not only HAVING a mentor in midlife, but also BEING a mentor in midlife. What an opportunity it is to give back to someone who is ready to learn. Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-69-be-a-mentor-have-a-mentor-change-your-life-interview-with-tyson-sharpe/