Latest Emptynester Podcast Episodes
204. More Glimmers, Less Triggers
Mixing Up Midlife - April 12, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsAre you experiencing glimmers or triggers? In the he aftermath of a lost recording, Terri & Melissa share their experiences with technology mishaps, and introduce the concept of 'Glimmers'—positive experiences that contrast with triggers, often associated with negative emotions. They explain the...
203.Transforming Midlife Through Weightlifting
Mixing Up Midlife - April 05, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTransforming Midlife Through Weightlifting: Kim Rahir’s Journey from MS to Master Athlete In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the power of physical strength and mental resilience with their guest, Kim Rahir. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was d...
202. TikTok Helped Me Find A New Hobby
Mixing Up Midlife - March 29, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTikTok has made it easier than ever to find new hobbies to try. Melissa doesn’t want more stuff, but Terri went down a paperback to hardcover book binding rabbit hole and is now obsessed. We have 4 News Items that women over 50 might be interested in and the Weekend Watch. Executive Order on Wo...
201. Calm Within Adult Swim: Overcoming Hurdles and Embracing Tiny Adventures with Cori Myka
Mixing Up Midlife - March 22, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa welcome Cori Myka, the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and the creator of the Foundations of Change Learning Method. Cori shares her insights on the transformative power of learning to swim as an adult, addressing common fears and...
200.From Books to Bingo: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Adventure with Mixing Up Midlife
Mixing Up Midlife - March 15, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe’re celebrating our beloved 'Mixing Up Midlife' since we just hit a HUGE milestone- our 200th episode! It's been a wild ride filled with adventures, curiosity, and, well, some unexpected steamy book moments. Fourth Wing had us blushing a bit! If you haven’t read it, it's like 'Hunger Games' ...
199. Climbing Kilimanjaro A Midlife Adventure with Joann Meginley
Mixing Up Midlife - March 08, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode of 'Mixing a Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the adventure of a lifetime with their special guest, Joanne McGinley, who shares her experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at the age of 55. Joanne, a former stay-at-home mom who later built a fitness community and survived ...
198. Marking A Milestone Celebrating Turning 60
Mixing Up Midlife - March 01, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTerri is turning 60 and we’re celebrating! In this emergency podcast episode, Terri & Melissa talk about marking this milestone, the significance of turning 60 and some of the challenges. Terri calls BS on herself and is determined to live more adventurously by doing more of the things she and M...
197. Midlife Fantasy Fun: Dungeons and Dragons in the Empty Nest
Mixing Up Midlife - February 23, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsStep into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with Terri and Melissa on the latest episode of the 'Mixing Up Midlife' podcast! Join them for a dose of midlife fantasy fun as they delve into this beloved role-playing game from the cozy confines of their Empty Nest. Listen in as Terri and Melissa sh...
196. Finding Your Perfect Retirement Location with Margaret Vandergriff, Founder of Your Place Finder
Mixing Up Midlife - February 16, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsHave you been searching for the perfect retirement location, but aren't quite sure where that is or how to find it? Today's guest, Margaret Vandergriff, founder of Your Place Finder is here to help! Drawing on 30+ years of prospect research, strategic planning, and consulting/coaching experienc...
195. Romantasy Isn’t New, BookTok is
Mixing Up Midlife - February 09, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTerri and Melissa are transported into the world of Romantasy on today’s episode. Terri shares her long-time love for the genre, highlighting its role in offering complete escapism and its evolution from conventional romance narratives. Terri and Melissa consider how the genre has grown thanks ...
194. The Empty Nest or the Endless Nest and 3 Fun Facts
Mixing Up Midlife - February 02, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsJoin hosts Terri and Melissa as they candidly discuss life in their fifties and beyond, particularly focusing on the 'empty nest' stage of life. They mull over questions like 'When do we stop parenting our adult children?' and 'How to balance personal interests and a career while making space fo...
193. Exploring Twin Flame Soulmates and Tarot with MaryJo Cranmore
Mixing Up Midlife - January 26, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsMixing Up Midlife is a weekly show for women in their 50's and beyond who want to explore this incredible age by being more adventurous and more curious. Each week Terri and Melissa talk about what matters most to empty-nesters and mid-life women. Part reality show, part audio diary and part coc...
192. Finding Your Purpose with Astrology, the North Node and Intuition with Mary Jo Cranmore of Soulful Revolution
Mixing Up Midlife - January 19, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsCan astrology help women over 50 find their purpose? In this episode of the 'Mixing Up Midlife' podcast, hosts Terri and Melissa interview intuitive tarot reader and astrologer, Mary Jo Cranmore aka MJ. MJ shares her journey from a television news producer to an astrologer, her spiritual awakeni...
191. Bingo Card Goal Setting, New Adventures, and Puppies in the Empty Nest
Mixing Up Midlife - January 12, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe're back together for the first time since December and we've got updates! Melissa went to Colorado, hiked Garden of the Gods and came home with her new fur baby. We ask if it's crazy that we both got puppies as empty nesters. Our answers may suprise you. We're going to be gamifying our 2024 g...
190. Living A Bodacious Life: Seasonal Work For Women over 50 with Dawna Jarvis
Mixing Up Midlife - January 05, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsLiving A Bodacious Life: Seasonal Work For Women over 50 with Dawna Jarvis In this episode, Terri and Melissa of 'Mixing up Midlife' podcast speak with Dawna Jarvis in an enlightening conversation about pursuing an adventurous life post-age 50. Dawna shares her journey of taking a divergent ro...
189. Ending the Year on A NOTE
Mixing Up Midlife - December 22, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIt's the last episode of 2023 and we went off the rails a bit...Today's episode is a bit of everthing...A squirell story, a COVID Christmas, A new arrival and a Try it or Buy it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND WE'LL SEE YOU IN 2024 (we might get a tiny commission for these): Ulike Air 3 Labigo Elect...
188. The Holiday Mixer: Reflections from the Past and Gifts for the Present
Mixing Up Midlife - December 15, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIt's the annual holiday episode! Today we're sharing what makes our holidays special and we're sharing some of our past podcast episodes, especially the ones that could help you with your holiday shopping! From books and skincare products to eco-friendly stocking stuffers and unique travel exper...
187 The Golden Bachelor Finale A Gen Z POV
Mixing Up Midlife - December 08, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFor the first time in the show's history, we've got a twenty something on as our guest! We're joined by Melissa's Gen Z daughter, Alison, who gives us her thoughts on The Golden Bachelor, explains what "Porch Era"is and talks about what she liked about the show. Mix It Up with Us Leave Us ...
186. Women in Wine Pour Sip and Learn with Iola Wines Marilee Bramhall
Mixing Up Midlife - December 01, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode, hosts Melissa and Terri sit down with Marilee Bramhall, the passionate founder of Iola Wines. Marilee takes us on a sensory journey, sharing her adventures in the wine business and her dedication to elevating the work of women in the wine industry. From virtual wine tastings to ...
185. Shootin' the Shh Chin Hair and Pillow Talk
Mixing Up Midlife - November 23, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsNot a Golden Bachelor fan? Don't despair! While we do discuss the most recent TGB episode (The Fantasy Suites), we dive into some of the bigger themes that struck us: Does sex equal intimacy, would you choose adventure vs. safety and the importance of pillow talk. We also laugh about grappeling ...
184. Camera Shy Posing Tips for the Holidays, Women Tell All and Try It or Buy It
Mixing Up Midlife - November 17, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsGet ready for the holidays! Melissa gives posing tips for the camera shy, which include holding a 6 inch sub and getting comfortable with yourself in front of a mirror....we do a not recap of the Golden Bachelor Women Tell All and we get ready for Black Friday with a few Try it or Buy its and we...
183. Kickstart Your Life and Lessons Learned from The Golden Bachelor Recap Ep.6
Mixing Up Midlife - November 10, 2023 05:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsInspired by an interview with The Golden Bachelor contestant, Nancy Hulkower, we talk about what it would take to kickstart your life and make yourself a little uncomfortable so you can reap the benefits and grow. We do a pretty quick recap of the Golden Bachelor Ep. 6. We think Faith is out and ...
182. Helicopters and Roller Coasters The Golden Bachelor recap Ep. 5
Mixing Up Midlife - November 02, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIt's another recap: Gerry is having the time of his life, but are the women? 3 women go home in this episode, 3 move onto hometown visits. Weekend Watch: Drops of God is an absolute must see on Apple TV + Get ready for Thnanksgiving now by making this insanely good Pumkin Spiced Latte cla...
181. It's A Pickleball Party The Golden Bachelor Recap Ep. 4
Mixing Up Midlife - October 26, 2023 15:17 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsTerri is back from Paris, the City of Love. She walked, ate and drank her way through most of the city's arrondissements. Speaking of love, we're back breaking down episode 4 of The Golden Bachelor. TLDR: Kathy & Theresa are having a disagreement and Gerry feels the negativity. Sweet & Sp...
180.The Golden Bachelor Recap Ep.3: What's Your Talent?
Mixing Up Midlife - October 19, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThird time’s a charm. We’re back and recapping episode 3 of The Golden Bachelor. This week’s group date is a talent show, the winner of which will be awarded a prized one on one date with Gerry. The ladies were so creative with their talents and we wonder: If you had an hour to prep for a ta...
179. Golden Bachelor Recap ep. 2 Romance Novel
Mixing Up Midlife - October 12, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe’re back breaking down Episode 2 of the Golden Bachelor. We got a voicemail from our favorite listener Carrie weighing in on why she won’t be watching the Golden Bachelor and how being energetic is a mindset and not at all about age. Go Tigger! So far, we are absolutely loving how the ladi...
178. The Golden Bachelor
Mixing Up Midlife - October 05, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe swear, we had notes for this show! But here we go again... Melissa & Terri watch ABC/Hulu's The Golden Bachelor and have thoughts and HOPES on how these women are portrayed. We were invited to a watch party with Golden Bachelor contestant, Natascha, who we met a few years ago on Clubhouse. ...
178. The Golden Bachelor Recap ep. 1 Meet the Ladies
Mixing Up Midlife - October 05, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWe swear, we had notes for this show! But here we go again... Melissa & Terri watch ABC/Hulu's The Golden Bachelor and have thoughts and HOPES on how these women are portrayed. We were invited to a watch party with Golden Bachelor contestant, Natascha, who we met a few years ago on Clubhouse. ...
177.From Empty Nesting to Empowering Others- Redefining Midlife with Purpose and Passion
Mixing Up Midlife - September 27, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsA lot has happened since we first had Erica Schulte King on episode 140. When we last spoke almost a year ago, Erica was just about to host her first meet-up of women in Minnesota who were interested in creating connections. Since then, Erica has hosted an exchange student, quit her job of 10+ ...
176. Discovering the Secrets of a Good Story: Igniting Imagination in Midlife
Mixing Up Midlife - September 22, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsIn this episode of Mixing Up Midlife, Terri and Melissa delve into the power of storytelling in reigniting imagination during midlife. They explore the intricacies of storytelling, drawing inspiration from John Truby's book "The Anatomy of a Story”. They also discuss the evolution of storytelli...
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