Envy can be the gift that helps you create the perfect, most fun, and fulfilling personal bucket list in midlife. Your bucket list will be full of ideas that have the capability of keeping you entertained for years.

Midlife can be a great time to start thinking about your bucket list. It seems like it should be easy for you to determine what you really want to do in your life before you run out of time. However, this is not the case for many.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-411-the-gift-of-bucket-list-envy-in-midlife/

Today’s show is about creating your own bonus family in midlife with Dr. Jann Blackstone. It’s highly likely that you’re either navigating a blended family situation or have someone close to you who is. You probably also know that there are many challenges, no matter your age and stage, including adult children, grandchildren, parents, or grandparents.

My guest today is Dr. Jann Blackstone.

Jann specializes in child custody, co-parenting, divorce, and stepfamily mediation. She is the author of multiple books on divorce, remarriage, and co-parenting, including Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After Divorce and Separation, Ex-Etiquette for Weddings, Ex-Etiquette for Holidays, and My Parents are Divorced, Too. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-410-creating-your-own-bonus-family-in-midlife-with-dr-jann-blackstone/

Caring for aging parents who live in a rural or frontier community has unique challenges. Today’s guest is Renee Schulte, a woman in the middle of being an entrepreneur and prioritizing both her parents’ care and her own self-care.

Renee Schulte has over 20 years of leadership experience in the mental health field at the national, state, and provider levels. Because of her work in both the public and private sectors, she has a distinct understanding of the complexities in delivering quality healthcare to all - especially rural and remote communities.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-401-when-your-aging-parents-live-in-a-rural-community-with-renee-schulte/

My guest this week is the creator of the new book ADVICE FROM AMERICA: Life Advice and Photos of 1,000 Strangers from 48 States.

His name is Imran Nuri and he’s a 25-year-old fine art photographer and storyteller. Essentially, he embarked on a huge project to discover and share the meaning of life. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-311-advice-from-america-to-find-the-meaning-of-life-with-imran-nuri/

This week we’re talking about frustrating travel in midlife. It turns out mindfulness can vastly improve your emotional experience, even a stressful one. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-310-frustrating-travel-in-midlife/

This week we’re talking about the magic of surrender, courage, and truth with Kute Blackson. 

Kute is someone who believes that it takes true courage to tell yourself the truth. And if you think about your own life, I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to this.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-309-the-magic-of-surrender-courage-and-truth-with-kute-blackson/

This week we’re talking about creating your passion-filled future with Dr. Jessie Mahoney.

In midlife, it’s not that uncommon to feel a vague, nagging sense that something’s off or just doesn’t feel right. And sometimes, this has to do with your career. Unlike other times in your life, it’s also not uncommon to struggle with fixing the problem, even though you may have been pretty good at this kind of problem-solving in the past.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-308-creating-your-passion-filled-future-with-jessie-mahoney/

This week’s episode is about your empty nest as a woman in the middle. Join Suzanne, Diane, Kathy, and Laura, empty nest moms from Canada and the USA, in an authentic conversation about what it’s really like when the kids move out.

We’re also talking about the empty nest transition or phase when your nest is emptying but not completely empty yet. And also, when you’re just getting used to the quiet and independence in your nest when they come home again.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-307-a-candid-chat-with-empty-nest-moms-in-midlife/

This popular encore episode of Women in the Middle is about the way that your underwear serves as a representation of your self-care mindset and actions, why it may be a problem for you, and what you can do about it. We dig into the reasons why you should finally get rid of your bad panties and how taking this action will help you in several important ways, including creating a physical reminder to you that you’re worth it.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-306-underwear-self-care-you-in-midlife-an-encore-episode/

Today’s episode is all about why you need a new Midlife Operating System™ in midlife. As you become a woman in the middle, you may realize that your mindset is heavily influenced by an old way of thinking, one that may not serve you in the best way possible today, at your age and stage.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-305-why-you-need-a-new-midlife-operating-system-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about the trials and tribulations of long-term relationships with Dr. Liz Jenkins. In the 50+ community, some of us have been with the same spouse or partner for several decades and, that may be hard for you to believe! Most people would agree that there are plenty of ups and downs.

My guest today is Dr. Liz Jenkins. She comes to us with over 30 years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She got her Ph.D. in Psychology from Alliant/US International University in San Diego. She has extensive experience and expertise in working with individuals and couples on a wide range of issues and offers marriage counseling, couples therapy, marriage success coaching, affair prevention and recovery, individual counseling, and more.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-304-the-trials-and-tribulations-of-long-term-relationships-with-dr-liz-jenkins/

Today’s episode is all about busting and becoming aware of your OWN negative thoughts about aging, especially when you don’t think you have any! Join the conversation today and become more aware of what you might think about aging. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-303-busting-your-own-negative-thoughts-about-aging/

Today’s episode is all about midlife pivots and being on the right path with Johanna Ginsberg.

Johanna Ginsberg is a journalist and attorney who believes everyone has a story to tell and that our narratives connect us to what really matters. And, she had a couple of big career pivots along the way. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and a JD from the University of Michigan Law School. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-302-midlife-career-pivots-and-being-on-the-right-path-with-johanna-ginsberg/

Welcome to Ep 400! This special episode is part of the Podcasthon initiative, where podcast hosts around the world are featuring charities simultaneously this week.

I was super excited when I found my guests today because you’ll be meeting and learning about the folks at Cape May Marine Mammal Research Center, the non-profit arm of Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center in Cape May, New Jersey.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-400-doing-what-you-love-protecting-whales-dolphins-with-cape-may-marine-mammal-research-center/

Today’s episode is all about designing a long life you love with Ayse Birsel.

When you are older, you tend to be more open to actually exploring what YOU expect of life. Finally. You’re at least open to the idea that it’s time to put yourself first.

My guest today is Ayse Birsel. She’s one of the world’s leading industrial designers; her work can be found in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).  She has helped thousands of people across the globe transform their lives by teaching them how to solve life’s problems using design, which has earned her the nickname Design Evangelista.  

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-301-how-you-can-design-the-long-life-you-love-with-ayse-birsel/

Today’s episode is all about how to empower women to take better care of themselves with an amazing new book called Taking Care of You: The Empowered Woman’s Guide to Better Health, by Mary I. O’Connor, M.D. & Canwal L Haq, M.S.

My guest today is Dr. Mary O’Connor, one of the co-authors of Taking Care of You.

Mary I. O’Connor, MD is a nationally recognized leader in health equity and innovations in the delivery of musculoskeletal care. She is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health, a physician-led virtual musculoskeletal company on a mission to empower all humanity to better health. She is chair of the board of directors of Movement is Life, a nonprofit multi-stakeholder coalition committed to addressing musculoskeletal health disparities. 

Learn more:  https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-300-taking-care-of-you-womens-guide-to-better-health-with-dr-mary-oconnor/

Today’s episode is all about why welcoming more gratitude into your life is a great idea with special guest, Lori Seitz.

You’ll also hear the story of a midlife woman wrestling with the idea that her life can be better than fine if she makes some changes. However, changes aren’t always so easy or obvious.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-299-welcoming-more-gratitude-into-your-life-with-lori-saitz/

Today’s episode is all about the importance of infusing your life with joy with special guest, Martha Bourlakas.

Martha Bourlakas is the founder of Storied Goods, a celebration business that creates infused Sugar Cubes for cocktails, coffee, and tea. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-298-infuse-your-life-with-joy-with-martha-bourlakas/

Today’s episode is all about farting and all things gut health because it’s something that has a lot of stigma around it and it needs to be better understood.

My guest today is Bonnie Wisener; she’s a nutritionist and well-known digestive health expert. She has helped hundreds of people all over the world get to the bottom of their chronic digestive issues so that they can live their lives without the discomfort, embarrassment, and inconvenience of persistent symptoms like chronic constipation, gas, bloating, and heartburn.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-297-farting-after-50-gut-health-midlife-with-bonnie-wisener/

Today’s episode is all about positive psychology, life coaching, and transformation.  We’re going to talk about how to make sustainable changes in your life.

My guest is Dr. Sasha Heinz, a developmental psychology and mindset coach who’s an expert in positive psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-296-positive-psychology-life-coaching-and-transformation-with-dr-sasha-heinz/

Today’s episode is about creating magic in midlife and in this case while hanging out with the gray whales in Mexico. I’ve got a real treat for you.

Join us for a “behind the scenes” look at the incredibly special and unique whale-watching experience that I planned in honor of my 60th birthday this year. If you’re a regular listener of the Women in the Middle Podcast, you may know that this is the same trip that I took 30 years ago; I’ve been dreaming about going back since then. For sure, it was the most spiritual experience of my life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-295-making-magic-in-midlife-hanging-out-with-gray-whales/

When you’re a serial entrepreneur, you think about all kinds of things that you’re good at, including what’s going on at home. That’s what it was like for my guest today, who did lots of different jobs, and eventually ended up working to help parents develop skills to help their adult children with challenges.

Meet my guest today, Barbara Decker, an incredibly interesting seasoned entrepreneur who pivoted her way to her passion and an incredibly rewarding career path.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-294-how-poker-led-to-helping-adult-children-with-challenges-with-barbara-decker/

Do you wish you had your dream job in midlife? If you did, what would it look like? And more importantly, why don’t you have your dream job?

Meet my guest today, photographer Lilly Scheetz.  Lilly didn’t start her career as a photographer. But photography became her dream job and led to her dream lifestyle.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep293-having-the-courage-to-find-your-dream-job-in-midlife-with-lilly-scheetz/

Are you wondering about finding more balance in your life? If so, you’re not alone. And my guest today has some amazing insights on this topic!

In today’s episode, you’ll meet my guest Molly Claire. Molly is a 7-figure business builder with a blended family of 10, and the author of the best-selling book, The Happy Mom Mindset. She hosts the Masterful Coach Podcast and has been featured on podcasts and stages across the U.S. for interviews and speaking engagements. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-292-learning-the-skill-of-finding-balance-with-molly-claire/

Discover 3 ways to stop wasting time in midlife so you can regret proof your life.

Time is a funny thing when you think about the extent to which your perception and experience of it can be so powerful. Aging can create more time urgency as you think about your future and what you may be running out of time to still do.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-399-3-ways-to-stop-wasting-time-in-midlife-to-regret-proof-your-life/

Do you focus on celebrating more in your life now, especially after 50? Many don’t, but this can be your new mantra! It’s the two-year anniversary of my book, 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets and Live your Best Life; it can give you an amazing perspective about why more celebration in your life is a good thing.  

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-291-encore-two-year-anniversary-a-book-about-celebrating-more/

Today’s episode is a client success story about going from overwhelmed & overworked to balanced & excited in midlife with some fun surprises along the way. 

My guest is Christine Strak, MA, CMP. Christine is an entrepreneur and association manager who has led the growth of AdminBrandingBox Management from a small startup to an established firm with headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep290-going-from-feeling-overwhelmed-overworked-to-balanced-excited-with-christine-strak/

Today’s episode is about having the courage to pursue happiness with Vet Coach Dr. Nadina Cojocaru, DVM. 

Nadina is a Small Animal Veterinarian and a Certified Life & Weight Coach.

Growing up in communist Romania, she went from not knowing where the next meal would

come from, to an abundance of food in the early ‘90s, when communism fell. This kick-started

her career as a professional dieter, all while trying to find her place in a then male-dominated

profession.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-289-the-courage-to-pursue-happiness-with-vet-coach-nadina-cojucaru-dvm/

Today’s episode is about trusting your journey as an entrepreneur with Jillian Leslie. The journey is typically a long and winding one, full of pivots, mistakes, and excitement.

My guest today is Jillian Leslie and she has a proven track record of living and breathing business. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-288-trusting-your-journey-as-an-entrepreneur-with-jillian-leslie/

Today’s episode is about ageism in the workplace in midlife. Most of us believe ageism exists and our conversation will really help you appreciate a greater perspective on the whole issue.

My guest today is ageism expert and author Patti Temple Rocks. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-287-ageism-in-the-workplace-in-midlife-with-patti-temple-rocks/

Today’s episode is about a midlife widow’s search to find herself again with special guest, Debbie Weiss.

Debbie is a former attorney who earned her Master of Fine Arts in creative non-fiction writing from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2020.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-286-a-midlife-widows-search-to-find-herself-again-with-debbie-weiss/

Today’s episode is all about a new sister podcast to the Women in the Middle®; it’s called the REAL Women in the Middle®!

Discover how and why the new podcast came to be and what the focus will be. You’ll learn how it’s similar and different to the current Women in the Middle show.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-285-new-podcast-for-midlife-women-entrepreneurs/

Today’s episode is all about 14 free resources for you if you’re over 50 and feeling stuck.

Of course, using a free resource is a very different experience than working with me directly. However, it’s a great place to start.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep284-14-free-resources-to-help-you-get-unstuck-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about how to make a “Top 10 Days of the Year” list for your new year celebration in midlife…or at any age.

Hear all about a New Year’s tradition from podcast guest, Bob Schneeweiss (from Episode 78, Why You Should Celebrate Family Traditions in Midlife) that you might want to try yourself.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-283-make-a-top-10-days-list-for-your-new-year-celebration-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about how to learn to love the skin you’re in and totally reimagine yourself in midlife by creating a successful skincare business.

My guest this week is Angelia Jia Kim, who is the author of Radical Radiance: 12 Weeks of Self-Love Rituals to Manifest Abundance, Beauty, and Joy (St. Martin’s Press) .  She’s the founder of Savor Beauty, a natural skincare and facial spa brand inspired by Korean beauty self-love rituals; she’s also a former international classical concert pianist.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-282-how-to-love-the-skin-youre-in-with-angela-jia-kim-of-savor-beauty/

Today’s episode is about 5 Ways to Learn to Trust Yourself To Get Unstuck without Certainty in Midlife.

Lack of certainty is a reality that so many of us don’t fully appreciate. Believing in certainty can actually get in your way and keep you stuck.  This episode outlines 5 specific strategies to help you get unstuck in midlife.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-398-5-ways-to-learn-to-trust-yourself-to-get-unstuck-without-certainty-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about how to make big midlife changes with special guest and podcast listener, Dawn Tolbert. In fact, she reached out to me to thank me for producing the Women in the Middle podcast because it helped her make some pretty significant midlife changes.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-281-how-to-make-big-midlife-changes-with-podcast-listener-dawn-tolbert/

Today’s episode is all about your mindset power when you’re on your midlife vacation. It’s easy to feel safe once your vacation starts. Unfortunately, this isn’t always true. I experienced this firsthand on a recent sailing trip in Antigua.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-280-midlife-vacation-mindset-power/

Today’s episode is all about the art of saying thank you to you during Thanksgiving and beyond. Listen to discover why it’s not that common at all to show yourself some appreciation and actually be grateful for yourself and what you do and have done.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-279-the-art-of-saying-thank-you-to-yourself-on-thanksgiving-and-beyond/

Today’s episode is all about how to get unstuck and find your dreams in midlife. At first, you may not appreciate why it can be difficult to identify what it is that you actually want more of in your life. But, in midlife, you can feel quite disconnected from your new priorities going forward into midlife.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-278-how-to-get-unstuck-find-your-dreams-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about how to get unstuck and pivot in and out of corporate life with special guest, Lia Garvin. Lia’s got a great “get unstuck story” and you know how much I love a story like that. 

When you’re stuck, you’re searching for inspiration on how to stop the spin, get some clarity, and move forward already. That’s why I know you’re going to love meeting her and hearing our conversation.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-277-how-to-get-unstuck-pivot-in-corporate-with-lia-garvin/

Today’s episode is about honoring and celebrating an important milestone, your 60th birthday. Even though you may have mixed emotions about this landmark birthday, it’s still an opportunity to celebrate you and the gift of aging.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-276-how-to-celebrate-honor-yourself-for-your-60th-birthday

Today’s episode is about Midlife Empty Nesting with Somewhat Independent Kids; you’re invited to look closely at the transition you might be going through as your kids grow toward great independence.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstien.com/ep-275-midlife-empty-nesting-with-somewhat-independent-kids/

Today’s episode is all about fun, fear, creativity, and midlife change with special guest, Comedian, Katie Goodman.

Katie Goodman is an award-winning comedian, an executive life coach, and an author. Katie's work in comedy has amassed over 3 million online views. She can be seen on Showtime, TruTV, and, more often than she would admit, in line getting a mocha latte with extra, extra whipped cream.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-274-fun-fear-creativity-midlife-change-with-comedian-katie-goodman/

Today’s episode is all about learning how to find joy again after drastic changes in midlife. Michele Wirth lost her travel business during the pandemic. As you can imagine, this was exceptionally stressful and was a lot to cope with.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-273-how-to-find-joy-again-after-drastic-changes-in-midlife-with-michele-wirth/

Today’s episode is all about finding clues to midlife passion and purpose from your childhood claim to fame. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-272-finding-midlife-purpose-passion-from-your-childhood-claim-to-fame/

Today’s episode is about how to love your midlife body and get stronger with Alicia Jones.

Most would likely agree that your midlife body can surprise you in many ways. So many changes, so much to learn. It can be difficult to understand how to create the health you are interested in. My guest today can help.

Since 2006, Alicia Jones has helped transform the health and the lives of women over 50 through her fitness and weight loss strategies. Alicia is an expert featured in major outlets including Shape Magazine, VeryWellFit, and Aaptiv.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-397-love-your-midlife-body-get-stronger-with-alicia-jones/

Today’s episode is all about knowing when you are playing the waiting game in midlife and why you need to understand what you’re doing.

It’s common for many midlife women to struggle with putting themselves first. When this happens, it’s also common to find yourself playing a waiting game related to you going after what you want in life…your priorities. 

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-271-when-you-play-the-waiting-game-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about 8 simple steps to improve your accountability to yourself in midlife.

Learning how to be more accountable to yourself in midlife and why you might want to think about it isn’t always obvious. Accountability is so important to focus on how you want to show up in life, how to get what you want and how to know how to rely on yourself…but there’s more.  It’s also important to know how to understand yourself when you aren’t successful in following through on your goals so you can make changes and improve.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-270-8-steps-to-improve-how-accountable-you-are-in-midlife/

Today’s episode is all about strength and fitness in midlife with my special guest, Alicia Jones.

It’s no surprise that when strength and fitness are a priority in your life, you set yourself up for a healthier and happier next chapter. Yet, for so many of us, there’s a disconnect between what you want to do…and what you’re actually doing to achieve your fitness and well-being goals. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-269-strength-and-fitness-in-midlife-with-alicia-jones/