Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
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Women in the Middle® is a podcast for midlife women who are ready to hear some good news about being over 50! Suzy Rosenstein, MA and Master Certified Life Coach shares the good, bad, ugly, and sometimes downright hysterical about growing older and making the changes you want to make so you don't have regrets in your second chapter. As a midlife coach for women, Suzy shares an upbeat perspective along with coaching & guidance about self-care, career boredom, career change, entrepreneur lifestyle, happiness, relationships, mindset, empty nest, aging, and life transitions with a mix of guests, humor and no-nonsense. If you feel stuck in your midlife moment, get unstuck and clear about what you want at https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast-bundle/
Location:
United States
Description:
Women in the Middle® is a podcast for midlife women who are ready to hear some good news about being over 50! Suzy Rosenstein, MA and Master Certified Life Coach shares the good, bad, ugly, and sometimes downright hysterical about growing older and making the changes you want to make so you don't have regrets in your second chapter. As a midlife coach for women, Suzy shares an upbeat perspective along with coaching & guidance about self-care, career boredom, career change, entrepreneur lifestyle, happiness, relationships, mindset, empty nest, aging, and life transitions with a mix of guests, humor and no-nonsense. If you feel stuck in your midlife moment, get unstuck and clear about what you want at https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast-bundle/
Language:
English
Episodes
EP# 447: Downsizing with Purpose - How to Keep What Matters and Let Go of the Rest
2/19/2026
Discover why downsizing with purpose, learning how to keep what matters, and letting go of the rest is a useful direction in midlife.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-447-downsizing-with-purpose-how-to-keep-what-matters-and-let-go-of-the-rest/
Duration:00:35:19
EP #446: Awe, Wonder and the Joy of Life in the Slow Lane in Midlife
2/12/2026
In this episode, Suzy reflects on what a recent Costa Rica retreat revealed about slowing down, presence, and the importance of awe and wonder in midlife.
Many midlife women are highly capable, productive, and constantly managing full lives, yet feel restless, rushed, and disconnected. This conversation explores why awe doesn't arrive through effort or productivity, but through attention and noticing.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-446-awe-wonder-and-the-joy-of-life-in-the-slow-lane-in-midlife/
Duration:00:18:31
EP #445: Midlife Doodle-Think™ Club: Slow Down & Create a Space to Think with the Zentangle® Method & Mindful Doodling
2/5/2026
In today's episode, I'm introducing something new I've created called the Midlife Doodle-Think Club. It's a gentle, low-pressure Zentangle®-based practice space designed to help midlife women slow down, be present, and create space to think.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-445-midlife-doodle-think-club-slow-down-create-a-space-to-think-with-the-zentangle-method-mindful-doodling/
Duration:00:18:25
EP #444: Becoming an Accidental Olympics Journalist in Midlife with Alison Brown
1/29/2026
Today's episode is about becoming an accidental Olympics journalist in midlife with Alison Brown.
Alison Brown is the co-host and co-producer of Keep the Flame Alive, the smart and fun podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics. The podcast has been accredited by the USOPC for Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, and Milano-Cortina 2026.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-444-becoming-an-accidental-olympics-journalist-in-midlife-with-alison-brown/
Duration:00:39:32
EP #443: Midlife Career Transition from Finance to Interior Design with Darlene Malaney
1/22/2026
Today's episode is about managing fear of change and a midlife career transition from finance to interior design with Darlene Malaney.
I originally interviewed Darlene on my sister's podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today I'm sharing this episode here on the Women in the Middle® Show because Darlene was also a client in the Women in the Middle Academy; she also shares her midlife career transition journey from unfulfilled and unhappy to clarity and joy, and talks about her personal experience with decision-making in a way that I know you'll relate to and get a lot from.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-443-midlife-career-transition-from-finance-to-interior-design-with-darlene-malaney/
Duration:00:48:22
EP #442: A Surprising Art Form That Led To Finding Purpose: The Naked Man Project with Michelle Dovey
1/15/2026
Shame can silently shape how you see the world. My guest today is Michelle Dovey, who is an artist, bestselling author, and creator of The Naked Man Project and The Naked Man Oracle.
After dismantling her own shame through the radical act of drawing 100 naked men, she now helps women – and organizations – reclaim aliveness, creativity, and authentic power. Her talks blend art, humor, and psychology to spark conversations that break taboos, challenge perfectionism, and inspire courage. She has been featured internationally and is known for creating safe, transformative spaces where audiences laugh, cry, and leave forever changed.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-442-a-surprising-art-form-that-led-to-finding-purpose-the-naked-man-project-with-michelle-dovey/
Duration:01:07:18
EP #441: What Your Bucket List Wants You to Know (Before You Do Anything About It)
1/8/2026
What if your bucket list isn't a list at all?
What if it's a voice—your future self—quietly trying to get your attention?
In this episode of Women in the Middle, we take the pressure off the idea of a bucket list and explore it in a completely different way. Instead of treating it like a to-do list or a set of goals, we imagine what your bucket list might say to you if it could talk—about the dreams you've postponed, the ways you've put yourself last, and what still matters as time starts to feel different in midlife.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-441-what-your-bucket-list-wants-you-to-know-before-you-do-anything-about-it/
Duration:00:23:35
EP #440: The Best Midlife Resolution: One Decision Your Future Self Will Thank You For
1/1/2026
A New Year's resolution can feel especially frustrating in midlife. Instead of excitement, they often trigger resistance, self-doubt, and the familiar thought: "Why bother?"
In this episode, I offer a different approach to goal-setting after 50; it's one that's compassionate, realistic, and surprisingly motivating. Rather than focusing on what you should do, you'll learn how to make one decision your future self will thank you for.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-440-the-best-midlife-resolution-one-decision-your-future-self-will-thank-you-for/
Duration:00:21:44
EP #439: Encore: Pick Your Top 10 Days of the Year: Celebrate Midlife with Connection
12/25/2025
Today's encore episode is all about how to make a fun and special connection with a "Top 10 Days of the Year" list for your new year celebration in midlife…or at any age.
It's a special encore episode that is perfect to hear again at this time of year. You'll discover an idea from podcast guest Bob Schneeweiss (originally from Episode 78, Why You Should Celebrate Family Traditions in Midlife) that's a powerful idea for a new tradition for the new year.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-439-encore-pick-your-top-10-days-of-the-year-celebrate-midlife-with-connection/
Duration:00:21:01
EP #438: Your 7-Step Guide to Regret-Proof Your Holidays in Midlife
12/18/2025
Today's episode is all about your 7-step guide to regret-proofing your holidays in midlife.
Discover 7 specific tips to help you manage your mind, your feelings, and your enjoyment when you're with your family over the holidays. This leads to minimizing the likelihood you'll have regrets.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-438-your-7-step-guide-to-regret-proof-your-holidays-in-midlife/
Duration:00:19:53
EP #437: Leading for Wellness AND THRIVING AT WORK in Midlife with Dr. Patricia Grabarek
12/11/2025
Today's episode is about the importance of leading and leadership for wellness and creating a corporate culture where everyone thrives.
Patricia Grabarek, PhD, is the author of "Leading for Wellness": How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, the co-founder of Workr Beeing, and a seasoned Industrial/Organizational Psychologist specializing in workplace wellness, organizational culture, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. With a background in both consulting and internal roles.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-437-leading-for-wellness-and-thriving-at-work-in-midlife-with-dr-patricia-grabarek/
Duration:00:42:28
EP #436: Your Permission Slip Ceremony in Midlife
12/4/2025
Today's episode is all about why you should give yourself a midlife permission slip and even make a ceremony to celebrate!
Specifically, we're talking about giving yourself permission to make yourself happy in midlife. It might seem strange that this is even necessary. Unfortunately, it's quite common to hold yourself back when it comes to your dreams.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-436-your-permission-slip-ceremony-in-midlife/
Duration:00:44:39
EP #435: Grieving the Job You Loved (or Hated) and Moving Forward in Midlife with Laverne McKinnon
11/27/2025
Today's podcast interview is about thriving after grieving a job you love.
My guest today is Laverne McKinnon.
Laverne is an executive and leadership coach specializing in career transitions—whether recovering from a setback, embracing a pivot, or stepping into a leadership role with confidence.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-435-grieving-the-job-you-loved-or-hated-and-moving-forward-in-midlife-with-laverne-mckinnon/
Duration:00:40:23
EP #434: Overcoming the Fear of Learning to Swim as a Midlife Adult
11/20/2025
Today's podcast interview is about learning to swim, but as an adult in midlife. My guest today is Cori Myka.
Cori has spent over 25 years transforming the way adults learn to swim.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-434-overcoming-the-fear-of-learning-to-swim-as-a-midlife-adult/
Duration:00:34:26
EP #433: Stop Peeing Your Pants - Why Now's The Time To Heal Your Pelvic Floor
11/13/2025
Today's podcast episode is about helping midlife women support and heal the life-altering and personal issues of pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse. We're talking about peeing your pants and more.
Women in midlife are finally at a point in their journeys where they have children who are gaining more independence. This can also mean more stability in their careers and more ability to turn energy towards taking care of themselves again, which can lead to so much healing at such a crucial time.
Get ready to hear tips, practical advice, and actionable steps to support healing your pelvic floor.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-433-stop-peeing-your-pants-why-nows-the-time-to-heal-your-pelvic-floor/
Duration:00:47:06
EP #432: How Podcasting Your Story Created a New World For Me In Midlife with Julie Marty-Pearson
11/6/2025
Today's podcast episode is about going from a career in higher education to being a podcaster who helps other women over 40 share their stories with the world through podcasting.
You'll also hear about my guest's midlife journey to get there, which included lots of challenges, health issues, stress, and of course, courage.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-432-how-podcasting-your-story-created-a-new-world-for-me-in-midlife-with-julie-marty-pearson/
Duration:00:51:11
EP #431: Midlife isn't a Crisis - It's a Recalibration! Take the Get Unstuck Quiz
10/30/2025
Today's episode is about the idea that midlife isn't a crisis but rather a recalibration opportunity in your life.
Midlife doesn't have to be about "breaking down." Getting the insight you need about what you actually want next can be about realigning yourself with your priorities now, not from 30 years ago. Things have changed; you have changed. The trick is to actually hear what your future self is trying to tell you or how she's trying to guide you.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-431-midlife-isnt-a-crisis-its-a-recalibration-take-the-get-unstuck-quiz/
Duration:00:12:43
EP #430: How to Get Out of Debt, Save & Invest without a Strict Budget in Midlife
10/23/2025
Today’s episode is about how to get out of debt, save & invest without a strict budget in midlife with Germaine Foley. We’re exploring midlife money mindset and how to create the financial future that feels right to you.
My guest is Germaine Foley. Germaine is a Certified Life and Money Coach for women who make good money but aren't building wealth. She helps them take control of their finances and build wealth without losing the freedom to travel &/or buy nice things.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-430-how-to-get-out-of-debt-save-invest-without-a-strict-budget-in-midlife/
Duration:00:37:18
EP #429: Your Next Chapter Toolkit: Starting Something New After 60 (Without Starting Over)
10/16/2025
Today’s “next chapter toolkit” episode for women 60+ is inspired by the topic of reinvention…starting something new…allowing yourself to be happy and regret proof your life. And we’re going to look at this through the lens of life after 60. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to apply this podcast to your life if you’re in your 50s, too.
You’ll discover why mindfulness tools, practical tools, network tools, and purpose tools are important to have in your toolbox. They will all help you figure out what you want so you can go after it and regret proof your life!
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-429-your-next-chapter-toolkit-starting-something-new-after-60-without-starting-over/
Duration:00:35:41
EP# 428: When Tech Feels Tricky in Midlife: Why Digital Overwhelm Isn’t About Age
10/9/2025
Today’s episode is about what it’s like when tech feels tricky in midlife and why digital overwhelm isn’t about age
When it comes to technology in midlife, it’s easy to believe that you’re too old and it’s just too late to be able to use tech without stress. It can seem impossible to believe that tech doesn’t have to be hard and problematic for you in life and business.
Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-428-when-tech-feels-tricky-in-midlife-why-digital-overwhelm-isnt-about-age/
Duration:00:27:39