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Am I too old to get out of a kayak? This was the question I asked when getting out of a kayak suddenly became difficult; it sparked an unexpected realization about aging, mindset, and decision-making. Ask yourself, what happens for you when something you always loved suddenly gets harder? Do you give it up or do you typically get curious about how to make it work? After an awkward (and hilarious) kayaking moment, I share how noticing your thoughts and getting curious can help you avoid quietly giving up parts of your life you still want. You'll also learn how small challenges can quietly shrink your life and how to use "life leadership" to adjust instead of give things up.  This is how you regret-proof your life! Please enjoy this episode!  Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-456-am-i-too-old-to-get-out-of-a-kayak-in-midlife/

Today you'll discover an intergenerational friendship between two women 76 and 105 years old, that got better with age. Walking and talking with your 100+ year old friend is not something you might think was even possible.  But it's their reality and my guest wrote a book about it. My guest is Merilyn Simonds.  She's the younger half of this intergenerational friendship.   Merilyn is also an internationally published and award-winning author of three e-born works of fiction and 20 books overall. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-455-walking-and-talking-with-my-100-year-old-friend-intergenerational-friendships-in-midlife-with-merilyn-simonds/

What you'll learn in this episode about how to balance your hormones in menopause and beyond. Today the show's focus is on how to balance hormones in menopause and beyond with Sarah Haas. It's probably no surprise that we're also diving into weight loss, sleep, balance, stress  and more. Menopause can be a confusing time. My guest, Sarah Haas, is a Women's Weight Release & Body Love Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, yoga instructor, host of the Boss Body podcast, and expert columnist for Aspire Magazine. She empowers women in midlife, menopause, and beyond to create vibrant health, feel good in their bodies, and live a simple, sustainable healthy lifestyle.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-454-how-to-balance-your-hormones-in-menopause-and-beyond-with-sarah-haas/

What if nothing is technically wrong in midlife … but something still feels off? In this episode, we explore a common but often hard-to-explain midlife experience: when your life looks good on paper, yet feels slightly out of alignment. You're capable, responsible, and productive. Everything works. And yet… something doesn't quite feel right. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-453-when-your-life-looks-fine-but-feels-slightly-off-after-50/

ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder) in midlife is becoming more common. A diagnosis as an adult can feel like a relief. My guest today is ADHD Coach and Professional Organizer, Robynne Pendariès. Robynne received her degree in Child Psychology from Tufts University in Boston, and then moved to Paris in 1989. She worked for 10 years as a fashion buyer in Paris, and subsequently raised her two children while managing her husband's career as a professional golf player. Robynne spent the next eight years perfecting her organizing skills in her own home, and she came to realize how passionate organizing had become for her. During a get-together with some friends, she had her "aha" moment and decided to start her business in 2006 as a Professional Organizer in France. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-452-when-it-finally-makes-sense-adult-adhd-in-midlife-with-robynne-pendaries/

Wildlife rehabilitation is the focus for this special Podcasthon episode. Podcasthon is when hosts around the world feature charities simultaneously during the same week. Born and raised in Argyle, Nova Scotia, Hope Swinimer spent most of her time outdoors as a child enjoying everything the natural world had to offer. She knew that she wanted to work with animals in some capacity, and after missing the ocean terribly while attending college, she wanted to be near the ocean. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-451-reconnecting-people-with-their-natural-world-through-wildlife-rehabilitation-with-hope-swinimer/

Are you ready to stop running on default? Ask yourself, what does "living on autopilot" really mean in midlife? If you're in midlife and feeling slightly unsettled, even though your life looks fine on the outside, this episode is for you. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-450-living-on-autopilot-in-midlife-what-i-see-differently-now/

Discover how an art journal became a sneak attack on autopilot. In this episode, I share how something I once dismissed as "a waste of time" (art journaling) became a quiet but profound practice in staying present. Ask yourself…What if the most powerful shift in midlife didn't require a big decision… but a simple pen? Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-449-the-sneak-attack-on-autopilot-how-my-art-journal-helped-me-stay-present-in-midlife/

Overcoming fear in midlife can be challenging. My guest, Louisa Swaden, is living proof that the second half of life can be the start of something extraordinary.  After turning 50, Louisa began saying yes to things that once felt impossible — setting land speed records on sand, racing at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats, and riding across Namibia as part of a conservation effort with Rally for Rangers. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-448-overcoming-fear-and-living-a-braver-life-after-50-with-louisa-swaden/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/