Today’s podcast episode is about saying goodbye to chronic dieting & hello to listening to your body with Lisa Salisbury. This is a topic that so many women in the middle can relate to.  My guest today is Lisa Salisbury. Lisa’s a life coach for health and weight loss. She's also a former chronic dieter who went from counting and calculating all the food to listening to her body and maintaining a natural healthy weight.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-333-goodbye-to-chronic-dieting-hello-to-listening-to-your-body-with-lisa-salisbury/

Today’s podcast episode is about the effect of a DNA surprise and discovery in midlife.  Each of my two guests found out in midlife that the father who raised them was not their biological father. As you can imagine, this is the type of discovery that is life-changing. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-332-dna-discoveries-surprises-in-midlife-with-judy-ben-asher-and-connie/

Listen to hear why creating a Happiness & Gratitude Jar in midlife is a great idea! You might actually be surprised about how useful and fun this little project can be. The idea for a Happiness and Gratitude Jar is to purposefully create and gather happiness and gratitude reminders and put them in a dedicated place, like a jar, so you can access these emotions at any given time.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-331-why-a-happiness-gratitude-jar-in-midlife-is-a-great-idea/

On today’s episode, you’ll hear a story about becoming a professional collage artist in midlife with guest, Catherine Rains. I’m sure you’re familiar with the concept of following your heart to happiness. So many things can get in the way of following this path though. Bumps, twists, and turns are along the way. Not to mention your emotions and the need for certainty. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-330-becoming-a-professional-collage-artist-in-midlife-with-catherine-rains/

Today’s podcast episode is about how your empty nest can lead to your next adventure with Torie Henderson. In midlife, it’s not uncommon to feel envious when someone you know is having more fun than you are. When the people you’re envious of are your kids, you have an interesting opportunity to be curious about your feelings.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-329-how-your-empty-nest-can-lead-to-your-next-adventure-with-torie-henderson/

Today’s podcast episode is about the top 10 ways to use your midlife crisis for good.  It’s common to wonder if you’re having a midlife crisis sometime in midlife. You might call it a midlife funk or slump, but however you interpret it, there are similar aspects to a time in middle age between approximately 40 years and 60 years old when you may start to feel like you need to check in with who you are and who you want to be. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-328-top-10-ways-to-use-your-midlife-crisis-for-good/

Today’s podcast episode is about how to re-envision your bucket list in midlife. Your bucket list refers to a number of experiences or goals for achievements that you hope to have or accomplish in your lifetime…that is before you die.  It’s called a bucket list because the idea is to have these experiences before you “kick the bucket.” Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-327-how-to-re-envision-your-bucket-list-in-midlife/

Today’s podcast episode is busting through fear about what you really want in midlife. Even though it may seem counterintuitive that you might be getting in your own way of happiness, it turns out that you just might have a huge role. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-326-busting-through-fear-about-what-you-really-want-in-midlife/

SPECIAL NOTE: Trigger Warning for this Episode: A PORTION OF THIS PODCAST CONCERNS REFERENCES TO CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. If you’re a listener who may be particularly sensitive to this content, please take note. This episode may or may not be what you want to choose to listen to right now. This week’s guest is Linda Magoon, author of "Live Free and Hike: Finding Grace on 48 Summits."  A Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery Atop New Hampshire’s White Mountains.   Newly liberated after ending her 25-year toxic marriage to a controlling husband, Linda Magoon gradually regained her independence and rediscovered her love of hiking in the White Mountains. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-325-live-free-and-hike-rebuild-and-reinvent-in-midlife-with-linda-magoon/ 

Today’s podcast episode is about a simple strategy to end procrastination and overwhelm in midlife called “minimum baseline.” When you find yourself full of procrastination and overwhelm, you may also notice how bad you feel, how much time you waste and how hard it is to feel good about small amounts of action. It can feel like you’re going nowhere fast. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-324-the-minimum-baseline-strategy-for-procrastination-overwhelm-in-midlife/

Today’s podcast episode is about how to trade corporate for consulting in midlife. Can you relate to wanting to leave your corporate career? Wondering what other options you might have at this age? You may be surprised to learn how transferable your skills are for becoming a consultant. My guest this week is Amy Rasdal. As the founder of Billable By the Beach®, Amy has helped hundreds of people start their own successful consulting businesses through speaking, workshops and informative programs over the past 10 years.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-323-how-to-trade-corporate-for-consulting-in-midlife-with-amy-rasdal/

Today’s podcast episode is about being a perfectionist and/or overachiever and why you should take the “good enough” challenge  If you’re a perfectionist and/or overachiever, you have likely known this about yourself for decades. You probably label yourself as such. You have probably also seen some positive outcomes from your tendency to approach life this way. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-322-the-good-enough-challenge-as-a-perfectionist-in-midlife/

  Today’s podcast episode is about how to go from stuck to joyful, work-life balance as a midlife nutrition coach, pharmacist, and entrepreneur. My guest this week is Amy Wilson, Amy Wilson is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach, who is disrupting the diet industry and helping her clients take their health back.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podacst/ep-321-client-success-from-stuck-to-joyful-work-life-balance-as-a-midlife-nutrition-coach-with-amy-wilson/

Today’s podcast episode is about midlife expectations and the positive and negative ways they affect you. Expectations are quite interesting. They can mean different things at different times for different people. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-320-midlife-expectations-and-you/

Today’s encore episode will help you have fun on the daily in midlife in 4 easy steps. Just think…you can be more intentional about making your life more fun and enjoyable on purpose. And, this can be part of your strategy for regret-proofing your life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-319-encore-fun-on-the-daily-in-midlife-in-4-easy-steps

Today’s interview is with someone who has been making a lot of decisions about what to do with her parents’ belongings after they passed.  Karen is a married mother of three grown sons, mother-in-law to one, and Bubby to one little girl.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/uncategorized/ep-318-making-decisions-about-parents-belongings-after-theyve-passed-with-karen-hecker/

Today is all about becoming your Midlife Possibility Girl. It’s really the core of my work with women in the middle. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-317-from-becoming-your-midlife-possibility-girl/

My guest this week is a successful entrepreneur who has reinvented herself many times and  comes from a place of surviving to thriving. Jayne Dearborn shares her journey of healing and rediscovering herself mid-life in hopes of giving support and encouragement. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-316-from-healing-to-reinvention-in-midlife-with-jayne-dearborn/

This week you’ll meet a client who had success by making midlife changes that brought incredible happiness into her life.  There are many powerful insights to learn from and apply to your life in this episode.  My guest this week is Dr. Perri Gallagher, who’s a professor of English at Ohlone Community College in the San Francisco Bay Area. She started her academic career in her twenties after having studied at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School on scholarship from the time she was sixteen.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-315-client-success-stop-waiting-to-have-fun-in-midlife-with-dr-perri-gallagher/

This week I’m sharing 6 surprising life lessons from a midlife coach turning 60, and that midlife coach is ME! Also, you’ll hear about two big announcements as well. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-314-6-surprising-life-lessons-from-a-midlife-coaching-turning-60/

This week I’m reminiscing with some high school friends who are also 60 this year, in 2023. When I started thinking about all the fun ways I wanted to celebrate turning 60, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how much fun it would be to have a conversation like this with old friends with shared experiences. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-313-talking-with-my-high-school-friends-turning-60-this-year/

This week we’re talking about grief and creating a registered charity in midlife. My guests are Justine Silver and Eileen Jadd, founders of Good Grief: Bereavement Healing Services in Toronto, ON Canada. Justine and Eileen are sisters who were both looking for a way to make an impact and give back in some meaningful way when they were in their 40s. When Justine’s husband passed away unexpectedly at only 44 years old, they became extremely aware of how difficult it was to navigate the system for help when grieving. Together, they decided to do something to improve the situation and created a registered charity that promotes health for grieving adults by providing referrals to essential healing support services, including healthcare professionals, educational programming, and community resources. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/ep-312-good-grief-starting-a-registered-charity-with-eileen-jadd-justine-silver/

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/

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/

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/