Midlife Mixtape

“Make room for something new”: Surprise! Creator and host Nancy Davis Kho on why it’s time to “sunset” the show after almost five years, plus Eight Big Life Lessons from the Midlife Mixtape Podcast. The post Ep 111 The Final Midlife Mixtape Podcast Episode appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Stretch the rubber band”: Stanford Center for Longevity’s researcher Ken Smith and co-author Karen Breslau, on conclusions from SCL’s new study that seeks to radically redefine how to live better, when we’re living longer. The post Ep 110 “New Map of Life” Cartographers Ken Smith and Karen Breslau appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“From accessory to center stage”: Mark Cushing, founder of the Animal Policy Group and author of “Pet Nation”, on the emotional, physical, and societal benefits of the human-animal bond at midlife and beyond. The post Ep 109 Animal Policy Expert Mark Cushing appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“A spirit of curiosity”: Megan Zesati and Holly Sprague, founders of the DryTogether alcohol-free living community for midlife moms, on the benefits of teaming up to cut back on booze, the media messages that boost our consumption, and living AF(AF.) The post Ep 108 DryTogether Founders Megan Zesati and Holly Sprague appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Who’s Slash?”: Listeners – and Nancy – share stories of their memorable Gen X Halloweens past, from decidedly non-sexy costume strategies, to 7th graders on the cusp, to home bat invasions. The post Ep 107 Listeners’ Halloween Stories appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Something besides yourself to love”: Austin music legend Bob Schneider on his latest album, “In a Roomful of Blood With a Sleeping Tiger”, non-autobiographical songs written with autobiographical emotion, and why he shouldn’t rule the world. The post Ep 106 Singer/Songwriter Bob Schneider appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Stop, Look, Go”: Kristi Nelson, author of “Wake Up Grateful,” on transforming her Stage IV cancer survival into a lifetime practice of more grateful living, midlife carpe diem, and an unusual way to embrace that middle-of-the-night restiveness. The post Ep 105 Grateful Living Guide Kristi Nelson appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“My brain is waking up”: Taya Dunn Johnson on going back to school alongside her 7th grader this fall, and the personal passion that pulled her to a field of study she had never even heard of before the day she enrolled. The post Ep 104 Master’s Degree Student Taya Dunn Johnson appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Dating is a skill”: Jodi Klein, author and podcast host of “First Date Stories”, on the benefits and challenges of being a “seasoned” dater, her Ninja midlife dating tips, and Midlife Mixtape listeners’ own memorable First Date Stories. The post Ep 103 “First Date Stories” Author Jodi Klein appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Start the conversation”: Oceanographer Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson talks about the ScienceMoms.com initiative seeking to apply “Mom Power” in tackling climate change, how midlife made her a better scientist, and why she’s hopeful for the future. The post Ep 102 “Science Mom” Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“It’s about time”: Menopause entrepreneurs Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs talk about why it’s taken so long to address the needs of women in perimenopause and menopause, and how GenX can lead the way in demystifying the big M. The post Ep 101 Womaness Founders Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“In the blink of an eye”: In this Very Special Episode that is also All In The Family, Midlife Mixtape Podcast creator and host Nancy Davis Kho answers listeners’ questions about podcasting, music, and midlife. The post Ep 100 Centennial Celebration appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Tired of being a deputy”: Michelle Fishburne of Who We Are Now talks about turning a one-two-three punch of pandemic life changes into a 12,000 mile road trip, a book deal, and a newfound calling as an oral historian. The post Ep 99 RV Adventurer Michelle Fishburne appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Time to regroup”: Lisette Smith, certified financial planner, on thinking of our work lives in chapters, the best ways to plan for a Midlife Gap Year, and why early retirement may not be as desirable as the occasional long pause. The post Ep 98 Midlife Gap Year Advocate Lisette Smith appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“That’s my call”: San Francisco Ballet’s Christopher Dennis on the obvious career path that nonetheless had to be pointed out to him, the patience and grace that comes with experience, and the ballet’s pandemic pirouette to digital delivery. The post Ep 97 Ballet Production Director Christopher Dennis appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“It means different things all the time, but it always works”: Listeners share stories of the music of their lives, from Prince to Joni Mitchell to The Beastie Boys and everyone in between. The post Ep 96 Listeners’ “Still in Rotation” Albums appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Shouldn’t take a miracle”: Tracey Milligan, whose foundation provides services for victims of domestic violence, on hard work, serendipity, and “angels” along the way, plus her recent pivot as groundbreaking founder in the financial tech field. The post Ep 95 Nonprofit/FinTech Founder Tracey Milligan appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Practice a certain acceptance”: Dr. Leslie Kernisan, MD, MPH and founder of the Better Health While Aging website and podcast, on how adult children can ask better questions and accept suboptimal choices with grace when caring for aging relatives. The post Ep 94 Geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Existential homecoming”: Har Mar Superstar aka Sean Tillman on the evolution of his music career from sweaty solo act to full band bonanza, his brand new LP Roseville including two songs for Midlife Mixtape listeners, and his pandemic postal pivot. The post Ep 93 Har Mar Superstar appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“The opposite of play is perfection”: Jeff Harry, positive play coach, on using play to navigate hard conversations and relationships, the inspirational power of boredom, and why the pandemic is the perfect time to connect with your inner goofball. The post Ep 92 Play Expert Jeff Harry appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .