Midlife Mixtape
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 115 ratingsFor the years between being hip and breaking one
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Ep 111 The Final Midlife Mixtape Podcast Episode
December 14, 2021 12:58 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MB“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 .
Ep 110 “New Map of Life” Cartographers Ken Smith and Karen Breslau
November 30, 2021 13:07 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MB“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 .
Ep 109 Animal Policy Expert Mark Cushing
November 16, 2021 13:14 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MB“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 .
Ep 108 DryTogether Founders Megan Zesati and Holly Sprague
November 02, 2021 12:48 - 42 minutes - 34 MB“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 .
Ep 107 Listeners’ Halloween Stories
October 19, 2021 12:21 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MB“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 .
Ep 106 Singer/Songwriter Bob Schneider
October 05, 2021 12:24 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB“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 .
Ep 105 Grateful Living Guide Kristi Nelson
September 21, 2021 12:54 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MB“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 .
Ep 104 Master’s Degree Student Taya Dunn Johnson
September 07, 2021 12:08 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MB“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 .
Ep 103 “First Date Stories” Author Jodi Klein
August 24, 2021 12:37 - 48 minutes - 38.7 MB“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 .
Ep 102 “Science Mom” Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson
July 20, 2021 12:43 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MB“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 .
Ep 101 Womaness Founders Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs
July 06, 2021 12:26 - 44 minutes - 35.6 MB“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 .
Ep 100 Centennial Celebration
June 22, 2021 12:55 - 47 minutes - 45.6 MB“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 .
Ep 99 RV Adventurer Michelle Fishburne
June 08, 2021 12:32 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MB“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 .
Ep 98 Midlife Gap Year Advocate Lisette Smith
May 25, 2021 12:21 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MB“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 .
Ep 97 Ballet Production Director Christopher Dennis
May 11, 2021 12:38 - 45 minutes - 36.3 MB“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 .
Ep 96 Listeners’ “Still in Rotation” Albums
April 27, 2021 12:56 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MB“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 .
Ep 95 Nonprofit/FinTech Founder Tracey Milligan
April 13, 2021 12:57 - 43 minutes - 35 MB“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 .
Ep 94 Geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan
March 30, 2021 12:55 - 50 minutes - 47.2 MB“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 .
Ep 93 Har Mar Superstar
March 16, 2021 12:45 - 49 minutes - 48.8 MB“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 .
Ep 92 Play Expert Jeff Harry
March 02, 2021 13:25 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MB“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 .
Ep 91 “Share Your Stuff” Author Laura Tremaine
February 16, 2021 13:34 - 43 minutes - 34.5 MB“Weird, quirky circumstances”: Author and “10 Things to Tell You” podcaster Laura Tremaine on her new book that encourages readers to share more stories to deepen relationships, foster understanding, and connect us more closely, even during a pandemic. The post Ep 91 “Share Your Stuff” Author Laura Tremaine appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 90 Reconciliation Activist J. Christopher Collins
February 02, 2021 13:45 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MB“A sense of endless possibility”: Different Together founder J. Christopher Collins on his new book, “Mending Our Union,” why face-to-face conversation by people with differing viewpoints can foster hope, and practical tips for tense talks. The post Ep 90 Reconciliation Activist J. Christopher Collins appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 89 Listeners’ 2020 Grief and Gratitude
December 22, 2020 13:23 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MB“I grieve and thank Time for all of these reasons”: In this special year-end episode, a compendium of listeners’ stories of the losses they’re grieving and something they're grateful for in 2020, and a tribute to the most wonderful mom in the world. The post Ep 89 Listeners’ 2020 Grief and Gratitude appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 88 “Life Is in the Transitions” Author Bruce Feiler
December 08, 2020 13:26 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MB“Find an upbeat ending”: NYT bestselling author Bruce Feiler on the power of storytelling when we go through difficult times, the universal patterns of “lifequakes”, and how we can better manage change at any age. The post Ep 88 “Life Is in the Transitions” Author Bruce Feiler appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 87 Potentialist Joanna Bloor
November 24, 2020 13:24 - 47 minutes - 38 MB“Figure out your ball”: In her work as “aspiring Fairy Godmother”, tech startup veteran Joanna Bloor talks about uncovering your unique magic, why “adventure timelines” are better than resumes, and channeling her inner Bette Midler. The post Ep 87 Potentialist Joanna Bloor appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 86 Epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford
November 10, 2020 13:46 - 41 minutes - 33 MB“The responsible thing to do”: In this special episode, UCSF public health specialist Dr. George Rutherford MD answers Midlife Mixtape listeners’ questions about COVID, vaccine development, and how to stay safe in the months ahead. The post Ep 86 Epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 85 Community Organizer Angela Lang
October 27, 2020 12:04 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MB“Our freedoms are tied together”: Angela Lang, Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing for Community (BLOC), on why helping a community’s most marginalized citizens creates better outcomes for all, BLOC’s pandemic pivot, and Backstreet Boys. Alright? The post Ep 85 Community Organizer Angela Lang appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 84 Therapist Mazi Robinson
October 13, 2020 12:48 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MB“This good, hard life”: Licensed counselor Mazi Robinson on the payoff from the pain that may come with midlife transitions, concrete steps for navigating COVID mental health challenges, and living through a crisis in parallel with her clients. The post Ep 84 Therapist Mazi Robinson appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 83 Navy Veteran/Episcopal Priest Andrew Hybl
September 29, 2020 12:46 - 38 minutes - 37.8 MB“A bunch of big questions”: Reverend Andrew Hybl on enlisting in the military after 9/11, how doubts raised during active duty in Iraq gradually unfolded into Episcopal priesthood, and how Tupac nudged the whole process along. The post Ep 83 Navy Veteran/Episcopal Priest Andrew Hybl appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 82 TueNight.com Founder Margit Detweiler
September 15, 2020 13:01 - 39 minutes - 32 MB“Inquisitive, interested, exploratory”: Margit Detweiler on the motivation behind multimedia “grown-ass lady storytelling” platform TueNight.com, lessons she’s learned about patience and perseverance, and THE must-play GenX slumber-party game. The post Ep 82 TueNight.com Founder Margit Detweiler appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 81 What Do You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self?
August 18, 2020 11:40 - 37 minutes - 30 MB"You have everything you need": In this special episode, Nancy rounds up advice from past guests in answer to the question, “What do you wish you could go back and tell your younger self?” Purpose-built for pandemic listening. The post Ep 81 What Do You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self? appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 80 “Home-Baked” Author Alia Volz
August 04, 2020 12:56 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MB“A family of raconteurs”: Alia Volz on her new memoir “Home-Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco”, her parents’ pioneering cannabis business, industry evolution from dealing to healing, and maturing right along with our parents. The post Ep 80 “Home-Baked” Author Alia Volz appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 79 Musician Teddy Thompson
July 21, 2020 13:05 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MB“Better command of my voice”: Singer/songwriter Teddy Thompson discusses and shares songs from his new album Heartbreaker Please, provides a suggested cocktail pairing, and recalls a life-changing concert with his grandmother. The post Ep 79 Musician Teddy Thompson appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 78 Listeners’ Gen X Childhood Summer Stories
July 07, 2020 13:22 - 41 minutes - 41.9 MB“But anyway, I’m still alive to tell it”: Listeners share their favorite ‘70s and ‘80s childhood memories, from banana-seat bike rides to boardwalk employment to the educational television jingle that unites us all. The post Ep 78 Listeners’ Gen X Childhood Summer Stories appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 77 Journalist Otis Taylor Jr.
June 23, 2020 13:06 - 41 minutes - 33 MB“Not interested in telling stories from the top down”: SFChronicle reporter Otis Taylor Jr on the media’s ability to open readers’ eyes by sharing diverse stories, the importance of local journalism, and his Kenny Chesney tailgate adventure. The post Ep 77 Journalist Otis Taylor Jr. appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 76 Affordable Housing Advocate Fay Darmawi
June 09, 2020 13:07 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MB“How much do we care?” SF Urban Film Fest founder Fay Darmawi on her cross-disciplinary approach to housing justice, the power of storytelling to change the Affordable Housing Industrial Complex, and her hip new hips. The post Ep 76 Affordable Housing Advocate Fay Darmawi appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 75 Poi Dog Pondering Frontman Frank Orrall
May 26, 2020 13:15 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MB“Hardcore reinvention”: Poi Dog Pondering founder and bandleader Frank Orrall talks about learning to trust his instincts in the music business, his musical and culinary side gigs, and the challenges facing artists due to COVID-19. The post Ep 75 Poi Dog Pondering Frontman Frank Orrall appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 74 Educator and Author Jessica Lahey
May 12, 2020 13:14 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MB“Stick with the things that really feed you”: NY Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure Jessica Lahey on pandemic lessons in resilience and self-efficacy, her zig zag career path, and backstage cartwheels at Billy Joel concerts. The post Ep 74 Educator and Author Jessica Lahey appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 73 Pop Star Goddesses Author Jennifer Armstrong
April 28, 2020 13:01 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MB“Just pretend you’re Beyoncé right now”: Pop culture history writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong talks about her new book Pop Star Goddesses and how channeling both the power and flaws of our favorite female artists can help us navigate uncertain times. The post Ep 73 Pop Star Goddesses Author Jennifer Armstrong appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 72 Being Black at School Founder Kelly Hurst
April 14, 2020 13:12 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MB“Notice that people have been left out”: Kelly Wickham Hurst of Being Black at School talks about tackling systemic racism, the midlife freedom that comes from saying “I don’t know,” and Wham! in that minute when they were still Wham!UK. The post Ep 72 Being Black at School Founder Kelly Hurst appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 71 Listeners’ Youthful Shenanigans
March 24, 2020 13:13 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MB“I must have been insane. No, just a teenager”: Designed to distract you momentarily from your current worries, this listener-contributed episode shares youthful tales of awkwardness, getting in over our heads, and debauchery our kids and parents would NEVER believe. The post Ep 71 Listeners’ Youthful Shenanigans appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 70 Beauty and Style Editor Kim France
February 18, 2020 14:38 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MB“You can always make a change”: founding editor of Lucky Magazine Kim France on why we shouldn’t beat ourselves up for caring about appearance as we age, using invisibility as a superpower, and memories of SP4 on Texas summer days. The post Ep 70 Beauty and Style Editor Kim France appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 69 “Why We Can’t Sleep” Author Ada Calhoun
January 14, 2020 14:09 - 36 minutes - 37.5 MB“Not just you”: Ada Calhoun, author of “Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis”, unpacks reasons for GenX’s specific midlife challenges and offers ways to cope, from joining clubs to embracing the magic power of low expectations. The post Ep 69 “Why We Can’t Sleep” Author Ada Calhoun appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 68 Author/Podcaster Nancy Davis Kho
December 03, 2019 14:02 - 38 minutes - 30.9 MB“It gets easier to find things to be grateful for”: The tables are turned as “A Word on Words” host and author Mary Laura Philpott interviews Midlife Mixtape Podcast host and author Nancy Davis Kho about her new book, The Thank-You Project. The post Ep 68 Author/Podcaster Nancy Davis Kho appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 67 Listeners’ Thank-You Stories
November 19, 2019 14:24 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MB“Everything that held our family together”: In this special Thanksgiving episode, Midlife Mixtape listeners share thanks for the people who made them who they are today, from grandparents to spouses to best friends to a singing teenage TV detective. The post Ep 67 Listeners’ Thank-You Stories appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 66 Long Term Care Expert Lisa Cini
November 05, 2019 14:31 - 34 minutes - 27.8 MB“From fear to freedom”: Leading Alzheimer's and long-term care design expert Lisa Cini on navigating senior living decision-making, leveraging our teens for difficult conversations with our parents, and GenX’s own encouraging elder care future. The post Ep 66 Long Term Care Expert Lisa Cini appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 65 Author Sarah Ladipo Manyika
October 22, 2019 13:01 - 35 minutes - 37.3 MB“Life is a strange journey”: Author Sarah Ladipo Manyika on writing stories she wanted to read but couldn’t find, the beauty of intergenerational friendships, and a big awkward mea culpa from Nancy, to Sarah’s most recent fictional heroine. The post Ep 65 Author Sarah Ladipo Manyika appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 64 Urban Farmer Natasha Nicholes
October 08, 2019 13:40 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MB“Life is fleeting”: Urban homesteader Natasha Nicholes on how her farm on the South Side of Chicago has created community, why loss has shaped the way she views opportunity, and that time Harry Connick surprised her with a spa day. The post Ep 64 Urban Farmer Natasha Nicholes appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 63 Comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh
September 24, 2019 12:50 - 34 minutes - 36.4 MB“I want to perform for 10,000 people”: Feminist Muslim Iranian-American comedian and podcaster Zahra Noorbakhsh on how aging has changed the way she approaches her comedy, the insidiousness of confirmation bias, and an endorsement for mental math. The post Ep 63 Comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .
Ep 62 Modern Elder Academy Founder Chip Conley
September 10, 2019 13:25 - 37 minutes - 29.6 MB“Not even at halftime”: Hospitality entrepreneur and Wisdom@Work author Chip Conley talks about the benefits of inter-generational mutual mentorship, his midlife wisdom school, and that time he brought Linda Ronstadt breakfast in bed. The post Ep 62 Modern Elder Academy Founder Chip Conley appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .