Wrong Side of 40

Generosity is second nature around the holidays, but our good intentions often fizzle once we return to the busyness of life. Caroline and Jean offer up some tips to make it easier to keep that generous spirit alive and well all year long. Laura Andrade, Jean's friend and co-author of FOUR SECONDS, joins in to talk about her struggle with addiction and how she was able to turn her life around--thanks to the practice of generosity she learned as a child and continues to exhibit in her life. Come hang out with us on The Wrong Side of 40.

Tired of feeling the pressure to reinvent yourself at the beginning of every year? Sick of beating yourself up when you inevitably break your New Year's resolutions? Come hang with us on the Wrong Side of 40 and find out about a kinder way to treat yourself while you're on your lifelong journey to become your best self. We've got former life coach Carla Webb on the podcast to talk about shifting careers at midlife, empty nesting, and how was able to keep her sense of self in the process.

Happy Holidays from the Wrong Side of 40! In this episode, Jean and Caroline share their favorite Christmas traditions from their childhood as well as the new traditions they've made with their own families. Don't forget to check our show notes at carolinefardig.com/wrongsideof40 for the recipes from this episode. Grab your favorite treats and celebrate the season with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

Want to sail through the holidays this year with ease? We've got tips and strategies to keep you feeling great inside and out during the most hectic season of the year. Get yourself ready with our "Self-Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself" checklist, and keep your cool with our "Holiday Sanity" guide. And since we didn't think we'd told you how we came to be podcast co-hosts and friends, we tell the story of how we met. Check out our show notes at carolinefardig.com/wrongsideof40 for our checklists and an easy holiday breakfast recipe. Come chill with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

Get a jump on your holiday shopping with our gift ideas. We have our friend Lanea Stagg reading an excerpt from her cookbook, Recipe Records, plus an interview with Caroline's childhood friend, Sarah Capehart, founder, owner, and CEO of Alegria Jewelry, who started her company in midlife to follow her heart and purpose. And then Caroline and Jean duke it out over hot chocolate vs. coffee. Hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

We're back! After a (long!) break, Wrong Side of 40 is back and better than ever with a new co-host, Jean Knight Pace. On this episode, we have some Halloween treats for you as well as an interview with Caroline's college buddy, Jeremy Seger, about midlife fitness. Hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

What's an empty nester to do with all her newfound free time? Hunt ghosts, of course! Join my friend Jody Hess as she takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at paranormal investigation. My friend Kerrie Olzak is back to tell us about some dark and disturbing streaming shows that will give new meaning to Netflix and chill, and my son Will is here to talk about one of our favorite pastimes, watching cringey and horrifying movies that make our skin crawl. Join us on the Wrong Side of 40, if you dare...

My multi-hyphenate friend Lanea Stagg is back on the pod, talking about her experience in podcasting that dates back to way before it was cool. I travel to Bluestocking Social to hear about printmaking from owner Matt Fitzpatrick. And my pal Jennifer Vinson returns with more not-so-basic beauty tips to get our hair and nails ready for summer. Come hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

What's stopping you from writing the Great American Novel, taking the perfect photo, finding your new favorite binge series, and giving the perfect gift? Nothing, after listening to this podcast! Author Nichole Christoff will talk you through your writer's block. Photographer Jennifer Vinson will give you the inside scoop on making even your phone photos look like a pro took them. Kerrie Olzak has you covered on feel-good TV. And Bluestocking Social has the perfect pair of earrings for the bibliophile in your life. You'll definitely want to take note of this episode of Wrong Side of 40. And if you can't, I've got you covered--show notes are available at www.carolinefardig.com/wrongsideof40!

We're all about books today on the Wrong Side of 40! In this episode, I take a trip to my local bookshop to interview owners Annie and Matt Fitzpatrick of Bluestocking Social about notable reads, opening a store during the pandemic, and their infamous "mystery reads." Speaking of mystery, I treat you to a dramatic reading of an excerpt from my latest mystery novel, DEAD SPRINT. After listening, in case you're left wondering, no, I'm not a professional voice actor. And finally, my son Will is back for a conversation about autocaps. To capitalize or not to capitalize...that is the question. The only way to find out the answer is to come hang with me on the Wrong Side of 40.  

An unusual day on the Wrong Side of 40...Kayla Yeh pulls a switcheroo and interviews me, Kerrie Olzak shares some of her "stupid" (her words, not mine) hobbies and total craft fails, and Carolyn Aspenson comes on to dish about whether or not the Forenza sweaters and mom jeans that were the staples of our teenage wardrobes could still be considered rad in today's fashion world. Oh, and the "explicit" warning label for this episode is because of Kerrie's f-bomb during her segment.  Thanks, Kerrie.

Author Jean Knight Pace and I discuss self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. Jennifer Vinson comes on to share how she's had to tweak her lifestyle to stay fit on the wrong side of 40. Gym owner Lanea Stagg and I sit around and drink sports drinks, and Kerrie Olzak and I reminisce about our old pal Strawberry Shortcake. Plus, a question for you listeners! Come hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40.

Realtor extraordinaire Kayla Yeh and USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson are on the podcast today talking about their no-limits careers. We'll also have some fun segments, including emoji usage with Will, reading recommendations with Nichole, and Beauty NOT-So-Basics with Jennifer. Come hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40.

Welcome back to the Wrong Side of 40! Today I'm interviewing two authors doing non-authory stuff like broadcasting and competitive weightlifting. I've also got returning guests talking 80s, 90s, and 2000s nostalgia and picks for your next bingewatching session. And as a bonus, we're doing an on-air sampling of some surprisingly tasty herbal teas--a great drink for those of us who can no longer handle caffeine after 5 o'clock and expect to fall asleep at a decent hour. Come hang out with us!

Welcome to the Wrong Side of 40! We're talking about what Gen Xers are doing these days, like playing pickleball, being sore from playing pickleball, waxing nostalgic about video games, watching movies, keeping up with Gen Z, and yoga/stretching to keep our bodies as young as we think we are. Come hang out with us!

Welcome to the Wrong Side of 40! Join me as we battle our way through midlife together and talk about all things Gen-X. Episode 1 drops March 15th!