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Hosted by age activist and style enthusiast Wendy Euler, Cropped is a five-minute podcast for women who don't make their own estrogen anymore. Cropped is short by design: it's shorter than short-term memory or a hot flash or the mini-skirts we're not supposed to wear after 40, which is a dumb rule and you can ignore it. Plug into Cropped every Monday for Wendy's style tips, pointers on refreshing your wardrobe, ways to stay on top of your game, pretty things she's liking and whatever she feels like talking (or singing) about. Will she talk about bangles or belt out The Bangles? You never know. Cropped is meant to be a moment of levity during these cruddy times - and whew! They. Are. Cruddy. So check it out and let these five minutes be the antidote to crud.

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Check latest episodes from Cropped: A Mid-Life Minute podcast

Ep. 38 - Human Interaction

2023/12/05

It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to appreciate the people who make our lives easier. Taking a moment to express gratitude can really make someone's day brighter. How do you plan to show your appreciation during the holidays and beyond?

Ep. 37 - Hold On to the Thread

2023/11/20

The world is in a crazy place. Trying to live a normal life while also being smacked with terrible news both here and abroad is a lot to hold. It’s easy to lose our way if we don’t turn off the TV, set down our phones, and take stock of what’s actually within our control. In order to find center again, Wendy suggests we pan in close to what’s right in front of us. Take care of yourself, your immediate family and work from that point outward. Control what you can control, and then decide where and how you can make a difference.

Ep. 36 - How do you want to be remembered?

2023/11/13

Actor, author, and recovering addict Matthew Perry died unexpectedly last month and for many of us, it was the sad end of an era. With Perry's death came a huge outpouring of remembrances - about who he was as a person. Tune in as Wendy pays tribute and shares her biggest takeaway from it all: legacy, and how she wants to be remembered.

Ep. 35 - Fast Fashion for your Face

2023/11/06

It is time to call b******t on a beauty industry that preys on aging women. It's time to take a deeper look into the snake oil being served to you through a firehose on a daily basis. Wendy is fired up about the commodification of EVERYTHING. Especailly when it comes to women in the middle and beyond. Tune in this week and participate in Wendy's homework assignment. It's bound to be as illuminating as your skin when you drink lots of water.

Ep. 34 - Leanne Morgan, Part 2

2023/10/16

Join Wendy for the second part of her wide-ranging conversation with comedian extraordinaire Leanne Morgan! From imposter syndrom to dreaming big (and never losing touch with those big dreams), the interview comes to a close with Wendy's 5 Questions. Tune in to find out the answers and get a second dose of Leanne's inspiring story.

Ep. 33 - Leanne Morgan, Part 1

2023/10/09

This week (and next!) Wendy talks, laughs and cries with comedian Leanne Morgan. Leanne always knew she was destined for stardom, and after many fits and starts she hit it big, just as the hot flashes were kicking in! It's never too late. She is performing to sold-out venues across the country, has a hit comedy special on Netflix, and has a new book coming out in 2024, among many other things. In Part 1 of this special episode, Leanne and Wendy become fast BFFs if they weren't already. Don't miss this valuable conversation.

Ep. 32 - My Daughter Left Home and It Kicked My Ass

2023/10/02

Wendy is adjusting to a (slightly) empty nest at home. Simply put, she did not handle her daughter's departure for college as well as she thought she would... as she puts it, "it kicked my ass." Fall into this week's podcast to find out how Wendy is finding solace in the difficult transition.

Ep. 31 - Can We Just Cancel Cancel Culture Already?

2023/09/25

Every day, we witness some majorly bad behavior all around this big country of ours, and it seems our tolerance for any human error is at basement level. But what happens if we cancel everyone who makes a mistake? An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, as they say. Wendy’s had enough and wants to cancel canceling. Listen in as Wendy takes a page from the Loretta Ross playbook (“...when you’re on social media, act like you’re holding someone’s heart in your hand”) and offers her thoughts on Elise Loehnen’s new book, “On Our Best Behavior.”

Ep. 30 - The Situation Is Situated

2023/09/18

Aaaand we're back with another season of Cropped! To kick things off, Wendy comes WAY out of her comfort zone to share a personal experience she thinks might just resonate.

Ep. 29 - She has Good Jeans

2023/05/08

Summer is on the way, but jeans are always in season. How is it that finding a great pair of jeans is an endeavor that rivals swimsuit and bra shopping. (Are we still wearing bras? Let’s put a pin in that one.) Wendy wears and re-wears and re-re-wears her favorite jeans because…well…listen to this season finale episode to find out why, and to also find out which jeans are her go-to for any situation. We'll be back for Season 4 at the end of the summer, so stay tuned - and stay connected on Instagram @goodbyecroptop

Ep. 28 - The Blue Zones, with Dan Buettner

2023/05/01

The fountain of youth isn’t actually a fountain. Journalist, explorer, author and longevity expert Dan Buettner has spent years researching what it is that makes people happy and healthy and today he joins Wendy to talk about the five regions (and Dan teases a possible sixth) or “Blue Zones” where people live the longest. Tune in to hear what he has to say and hear what things you can do to live longer, healthier, happier. This is a bite sized — and single! — Buettner. So feel free to slide into his DMs with your questions.

Ep. 27 - The Telephone Game

2023/04/24

Remember when we’d sit in a circle as kids and one person would whisper a sentence into the ear of the kid next to her? And she’d then whisper to the next kid and he’d whisper to the next and by the time the whispered sentence had made it around once, it was utterly distorted, often not recognizable to the original. Welp. That’s gossip. Wendy’s putting a finer point on this today.

Read Cropped: A Mid-Life Minute podcast reviews

4.6 out of 5

159 reviews

MSS EKC 2023/12/25

Interesting, thought provoking

Great pod cast…. Just long enough to transmit a message and give the listener something to ponder.

schtinkys mama 2023/02/03

On growing old and up

I am almost 77. I am enjoying this stage of my life. I am old. I will never have another chance to be old. I find it interesting. To most of society I...

lissajoan 2022/08/28

When are you back?

Just landed on this and it’s the best! Perfect for my menopausal short attention span. Thank you!

leisell 2021/12/07

Falling into the chaos

Love your podcast!!! Thank you so much.

Hollyleaf25731 2021/11/01

Just what I needed

My favorite 5 minutes of the week. Love you Wendy

Salchicha BZN 2021/10/30

Refreshing!

Love everything Wendy does so it’s no surprise this falls into that category. Brilliant, easy, and refreshing.