Podcasts about midlife a go go

Middle age.  What comes to mind?  Next question:  When you think of a woman who's aged somewhere between her early 40s and mid 60s, who do you picture?  And if you're not one of then, when you're thinking about women in this age range, how do they show up in your daily life?  Do they show up?  And, what race is the woman you pictured?   Depending on your answers, and your own stage of life, you'll process the conversation with our next guest in different ways; something personal to you, or something that you might need to open your eyes to, especially if you're in any sort of people-facing business.  No matter what, it's a conversation that we should all be having more frequently.  For us, our big takeaway was that there is more than just the maiden-mother-sage concept to the trajectory of womanhood: there is also the queen phase.  That's midlife.  And that's what Valerie Albarda talks with us about, to make sure midlife women are not made to feel invisible - with the extra layer of what it's like to be a midlife woman of color. Have questions, comments, or concerns? Email us at hello@dearwhitewomen.com What to listen for: The definition of midlife What is the invisibility trifecta, and why is it important for society to be aware of it? What are the things we can all do to open our eyes to the value that midlife women - in particular midlife women of color - can bring to the table?   About Valerie: In 2015, Valerie Albarda decided to take off her blinders and go through life with her midlife eyes wide open by embracing this dynamic and opportunistic time in her life. That same year, she created the website, Midlife-A-Go-Go, to help women navigate this pivotal time in their lives and to understand that they can enjoy the midlife and skip the crisis. In 2018, she added “Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!” to her roster. Her podcast meets women where they live – in the second spring of life – and has candid conversations on the ups, the downs and the “everything in between” of midlife. Valerie is a recent TEDx speaker with her Talk, “The Invisibility Trifecta: Coming Out of the Shadows.” In her Talk, she focuses on one of society's forgotten demographic: midlife women of color. She takes the idea of the ‘invisible woman syndrome' one step further and sets out to disrupt the mindset that midlife women of color are disposable. Valerie is a writer, author, podcaster, and speaker. Her writings have appeared across the web, including on HuffPost, Find UR Cool, Kindra and Midlife Boulevard.   Buy our book, Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism, and leave us a review on Amazon! Like what you hear?  Don't miss another episode and subscribe! Catch up on more commentary between episodes by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – and even more opinions and resources if you join our email list.

This episode is my goodbye to you, the Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast audience. The podcast is going on an indefinite hiatus. But please don't let that stop you from continuing to experience the wonderful bounty of episodes that focus on midlife women. Over the past three years, I've recorded 76 episodes. That's a true accomplishment for me. Now, it's time for me to hang up my microphone – for now – and focus on other pursuits in my life. It's been a wonderful ride and I would never have made it this far without a loyal audience who listened, commented, engaged and recommended the show to others. So to you, the audience, I say thank you. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

Finding Enjoyment in the Next Stage of Life As women age, we're often pushed aside and forgotten about as if our value diminishes with time. Our guest for this week's episode, Valerie Albarda, has made it her mission to remind aging women of our worth, and make sure we are seen and heard in a society that dismisses us. She talks about how the different aspects of our identity, namely race, age, and gender, can play a role in what she calls the “invisible woman syndrome”.  Valerie Albarda likes to think of herself as a midlife women's advocate. She tries to inspire women to embrace this time in life, and to squash the notion that just because we're midlife, it doesn't mean we have to be in crisis. She was recently diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, and that changed her world. Even with this, she didn't consider herself in crisis. Valerie began researching and reading about MS so that she can become an advocate and ally for those also dealing with the disease, especially midlife women. “I'll get even more granular: I advocate for midlife women of color who have MS because the medical community often treats us as disposable people; collateral damage in the healthcare system. I don't like that.” Albarda is also a TEDx alumna. She recently completed her Talk in October 2020, and it started airing in February. “My talk, "The Invisibility Trifecta," tackles the invisible woman syndrome as it relates to women of color (hence, the Trifecta: midlife women of color). I grew up in Maryland with my parents and four sisters. I didn't go to college straight out of high school. At the age of 37 1/2, I was determined to get my degree. I completed an accelerated degree program in 2.5 years and walked across the stage to get my BS in Management 2 months shy of my 40th birthday.” Currently, by day she works as a senior writer for a large home improvement retailer. On her off hours, She devotes most of her time to her website, Midlife-A-Go-Go, her podcast, MS work and spending time with her family. She's a wanderlust at heart and she can't wait to embark on her next adventure. “I do think that we need to embrace that notion that midlife does not mean that we are at the end of our life, and that there are so many wonderful things still left for us on the horizon.“ Valerie Albarda What You'll Learn from This Episode: Valerie's journey through her multiple sclerosis diagnosis How to enjoy midlife and skip the crisis Why women in their midlife stage tend to feel like a they're a “disposable demographic” Steps you can take to redefine who you are What the “invisible woman syndrome” is and how race can exacerbate this issue Why Valerie wants both midlife women and other demographics to hear her message What it is like to have health concerns be dismissed, and why you should always be your own biggest advocate Featured on the Show: Website | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram Effortless Happiness: How to Find Your Voice and Finally Ask For What You Really Want Paperback or Kindle copy.

As we celebrate Black History Month, "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" is honoring unsung heroines by profiling a few black women in history whose names may not be at the front of your mind or in our history books, but their footprints and their legacies lives on. When I began researching for this episode, I wanted to specifically shine a spotlight on black women who did remarkable things a little later in life. Each of the women profiled today lived full lives in their own way, and each highlight that I focused on was done by a midlife woman. I hope you'll join me in celebrating the lives of these women and help to ensure that their story continues. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter

Valerie Albarda suggests we enjoy the midlife and skip the crisis.   She has a podcast she calls Midlife-A-Go-Go, filled with interviews, stories and testaments of mid-lifers exploring their worlds, enjoying their lives and making changes that matter to us all.   Valerie recently gave a TEDxCharlotte talk titled The Invisibility Trifecta:  Coming Out of the Shadows.  In this talk, she discusses midlife invisibility and the intersection with aging, sexism and racism.  She asks us to consider how the experience of being a black woman in midlife is different and challenging: I want people to be more aware of black and other midlife women of color in society; to make room for us at the table; to show us respect; to acknowledge the value of our life experience. Now, Valerie faces another challenge, a diagnosis of Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.   Through it all she is a storyteller, an advisor and an activist.   We experienced her as both playful and formidable, a very potent mix. Take a Listen Check out https://www.midlifeagogo.com/ Check out Midlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.

  We're back with Julian Harcourt, a marketing consultant whose sweet spot is marketing for the midlife and beyond demographic and the first male guest on Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast. We're continuing our chat and delving further into marketing to the 50+ set, why marketers get it wrong when it comes to us, ageism, men not talking about getting older, and more. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  As midlife women, we have so much to contend with. Menopause, aging, feeling invisible, and more - it's so much to deal with that it's understandable why we may sometimes tend to forget that men experience midlife right along with us. But here's the burning question: Do men experience midlife the same way women do? Of course opinions may vary, but for the answer to that, and other questions, I turned to Julian Harcourt, a marketing consultant whose sweet spot is marketing for the midlife and beyond demographic. This is a true first for the show as Julian is the first male guest on "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" This two-part episode delves into marketing to the 50+ set, why marketers get it wrong when it comes to us, ageism, men not talking about getting older, and more. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Right now, America is broken. What were once tiny cracks in the facade have now erupted into giant chasms into which people of color are falling. It's time for that to end. I'm just one woman — one Black woman — but I will lend my voice where I can to help stop the needless, brutal and ethnically-charged killing of Black America. This is a special episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" Listen, respond, lift your voice and consider this your call to action. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter    

Episode 116  Respect Yourself and Skip the Crisis with Valerie Albarda Today, you are hearing from the beautiful Valerie Albarda, Valerie is the founder of Midlife A -Go-Go and YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS EPISODE!! Valerie shares her journey through perimenopause, how she has learned to listen to her body, and respect herself, facing her fears to challenge herself, getting back into the workforce at fifty-five, and taking the crisis out of aging. Topics discussed:  Putting age into perspective  Debunking the myths of midlife  Facing her fears and trying out to be a TedX speaker Bad things happen at any stage of life - it’s not a crisis!  Exploring the myth of the midlife crisis  PVC’s in perimenopause Not getting answers from your doctor when it comes to menopause  Doing your own research to help you through perimenopause Listening to your body in menopause and beyond Having respect for yourself  Showing up in life as your real self and not a facade  Committing to you and following through  Deciding what to commit to  Pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone to grow Power walking, strength training, and building muscle mass Going back into the workforce at fifty-five Valerie's bio:  In 2015, Valerie Albarda decided to take off the blinders and go through life with her midlife eyes wide open by embracing this dynamic and opportunistic time in her life. That same year, she started Midlife-A-Go-Go to help women navigate this pivotal time in their lives and to understand that they can enjoy the midlife and skip the crisis. In 2018, she added “Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!” to her roster. Her podcast meets women where they live – in the second spring of life – and has candid conversations on the ups, the downs, and the “everything in between” of midlife. In addition to being the force behind Midlife-A-Go-Go, Valerie is a writer, author, and speaker. Her writings have appeared across the web, including on HuffPost, Find UR Cool, Kindra, and Midlife Boulevard.   Find Valerie here:  Website Instagram  Facebook    To find Lori: Join Lori's email community.  Schedule a free consultation to learn about private coaching with Lori.       

  Crazy times we're living in, right? Whoudathunk that in 2020 the world would be damn near living out "Contagion," "Outbreak," and little bit of "Shaun of the Dead" thrown in for good measure. I don't want to overplay the coronavirus or Covid-19 because, well . . . we see and hear enough about it across the airwaves every damn day. Instead, I'm turning my attention to midlife women, and asking the question, "Do you feel caught in the middle?" Follow-up question: "Are you taking care of yourself?" This special episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" is dedicated to midlife women the world over who need a respite, need to take a break, and need to keep from strangling everyone in the house. I'm not the definitive expert on unexpected leisure time, but I do have one or two (or a dozen or so) ways that you can occupy yourself as you occupy your home during this weirdly unsettling pandemic. Be well, ladies. ________________________ Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

    It's baaaack! Season 2 of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" has come to an end, but the season kicked off with the new feature, "This is What Midlife Looks Like." From there it was on to overcoming obstacles, sleep, laughter and memoir. Did you catch them all? If not, no need to worry. Teaserpalooza 2 gives you a taste of each episode from Season 2 to whet your appetite. Get a morsel of each episode, then go back and dig into each entire episode at your leisure. Listen, enjoy, comment and share. Thank you for joining me on Season 2 of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" and I hope you'll continue to listen as Season 3 hits the air in February 2020. Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  When was the last time you had a good laugh? I mean that cathartic, belly-hugging, soul singing kinda laughter? Our bodies need laughter. It's healing. It's powerful. In some ways, it's contagious. On this episode, I'm having a great chat with NaKaisha Tolbert-Banks. NaKaisha is, among other things, an author,  clinical social worker, Certified Laughter EmpowerMEnt Coach, clinical addictions counselor and energy leadership master practitioner. She's also the founder and CEO of DUO EmpowerMEnt Services, LLC, a firm that provides therapeutic counseling, life coaching, mental wellness consulting and training services. In our chat, we discuss the importance of laughter, the universal nature of laughter, how she employs laughter in her practice and more. It's not all fun and games, but we do have a good time! Listen in as NaKaisha and I chat about: Her background as a social worker. Why laughter? The universal language of laughter. How NaKaisha employs laughter in her practice (laughter yoga, relaxation, medication, etc.). Empowerment and midlife women How she finds balance in her life. Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 5. Visit Midlife-A-Go-GoMidlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Sleep is a vital part of our lives, but sometimes we take the importance of sleep for granted. As midlife women, our bodies need sleep now more than ever to help us function properly. How much is enough? What affects our sleep? What happens when we're sleep deprived? Krista Cumming is a sleep expert who helps tired, sleep-deprived midlife women get the sleep they desperately want and need. As she joins me on this episode, we delve into all things sleep. Krista will be sharing tips to help us not only get a good night's sleep, but to wake up and go get 'em as well (did you that something as simple as opening your blinds first thing in the morning to let the light in boosts the energy-providing cortisol?)! Kristen and I chat about: The importance of sleep. How she got into the sleep field and why she became a certified sleep science coach. Rapid eye movement (REM) and what happens to us when we’re in REM. Blue light and the dangers of it. How much sleep do we really need? Signs of sleep deprivation. What midlife women need to do differently to aid in our sleep. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 4. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go Midlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter      

  When it comes to midlife women, one size doesn't fit all. Some women go through the fire and stay there. Others drag themselves up from the embers and push forward in life. On this episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," I'm chatting with Jae Hermann. Like  many of us, she's been through some stuff in her lifetime, however that didn't define the woman she has become. Jae and I have a wonderful chat about: Reinvention: it doesn’t mean you have to totally change yourself. Overcoming challenges in midlife. Surviving breast implant illness. Jae’s midlife narrative and living her purpose. GAWWLOP. Being spoon fed the expectations of society. Showing the authentic, raw side of our lives. Not allowing her illness to define the woman she has become, and choosing not to be a victim. The absence of work-life balance. Jae’s advice to midlife women struggling to find their identity or being real and authentic. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 3. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go Midlife-A-Go-Go on Facebook Midlife-A-Go-Go on Instagram Midlife-A-Go-Go on Twitter  

  Life can sometimes be hard; I think we can all agree on that. But nothing can compare to hearing a doctor say to you, "Your son has a brain tumor." My guest on today's episode is Karen DeBonis and her family's life was forever changed when their son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Karen and I talk about her journey from a woman who couldn't stand up for herself to a woman who became her son's staunchest advocate. As an adult, Karen had some hard truths that she had to accept. Her journey is one of ultimate courage and strength. In this episode, we chat about: How Karen’s childhood shaped her adult life and agreeable nature. Her moment of clarity; her paradigm shift from being agreeable to finding her voice. Her son, Matt’s, story. A mother’s instinct: knowing that something was wrong with her son, despite what her pedestrian was saying. Learning to stand up for herself. Mom-turned-mentor. Post-traumatic growth. “The weak are stronger than the strong.” Karen’s message may not be for the strong woman. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 2. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go  

Valerie gives permission for us to have the midlife without the crisis! We stumbled upon this amazing guest on her podcast “Midlife A Go Go” and couldn't stop finding out about all things Valerie Albarda. Women not yet in menopause need to listen and know Valerie to be prepared to rock this fun season of life.After typing on Google the words “midlife” she could not find anywhere where Google separated the crisis from midlife. She addresses in this podcast the destructive process of our obsession with youth and that you are only vital when you are young. Embracing this stage and what we have to offer the world is her message. The wisdom, the depth need to be shared with the world. For some reason we have attached negative things with aging. This is a mindset shift that needs to occur. A tip :Meet yourself where you are in your life.  It is ok to look back and remember the good ole days occasionally but don't take up residence in the past. Don't allow your life to be dictated by that because it will take you down rolling around in memories. Come out of that place and think of what CAN BE!Reinvention is a big part of midlife.  It doesn't mean you have to change everything in your life though.  You can lose weight, change careers, or change your hair color. You don't have to do a whole 180 though. Get on a good path and view midlife as your coming of age! NOT the end of life.Valerie bring guests to her podcast that talk about the hard things. The changes in dynamic in our lives and bodies. She brings in doctors and experts that speak on physical and sexual changes at this new stage. Her favorite episode addresses being childless by choice. A topic that we don't hear women talking about. Making a conscious decision to not have children can be seen as a negative by some women and she dispells that myth. We value youth, fertility and beauty as a society and we get to be in the movement that brings value to all women in all stages of life.More tips from Valerie:Tip:IT'S NOT TOO LATE.  It's time to stop telling yourself that.  Those thoughts and words embedded in your mind and really do stop you. Start saying “I'm not too old to do something new”, “I'm not too old to learn something new”. When you start doing this instead you will be UNSTOPPABLE!YOU ARE NOT DONE YET!Tip:Start saying mantras to yourself.  You can find some she did on her blog!TODAY I WILL LET MY INNER WOMAN IMERGETODAY I AM STEPPING BACK INTO MY POWERTip:We cannot allow others to write our story.  You need to take back your power and take back your voice and thoughts. Strut into your day and own it! It is ok to not be for everyone. Valerie shares that she is crunchy peanut butter and someone may want nutella all up on their bread.  You don't have to Final Tip:Look inside yourself, think about the woman that you want to become. Be realistic about it. Start small. Don't allow people to shut you up, silence you. Temper your words because you don't have to be full of ugly words, but be bold about saying what's on your heart and mind. Don't allow your own internal voice to put you down or shut you up. Start believing that you have something to say and the right to say it.This is an unprecedented time for inner growth!  Stay open!Join the movement and listen to Valerie on her podcast “MIDLIFE A GO GO” on all platforms. You will be educated, challenged and entertained.Find her on Instagram:Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/THEFORREALLIFE)

  On this episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," I'm introducing you to Cheryl Ford. Cheryl has a lot going on in her life, and that's why she's the perfect guest to have in the new series, Not only is she first and foremost a phenomenal midlife woman, Cheryl is also a wife and mother, she manages a team of community care workers at Parkinson's UK, she's a Certified Health Coach, and she's also an entrepreneur. Cheryl shows us what her midlife looks like! Cheryl and I chat about: Living in the moment — in here and now. The impact of mindfulness. Goal setting versus planning. Living your passion. Health, wellness and self-care. Challenges in midlife. The challenge of moving from America to England during midlife. Why Cheryl is happy with the woman she has become in midlife. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Season 2, Episode 1. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go  

It's no secret that relationships take work. With midlife couples, it's a new dynamic. We're no longer running on auto-pilot. In an ever-evolving world, relationships have to evolve with it. Join me and Dr. Margaret Rutherford on part 2 of "Relationships in Midlife" as we continue our discussion on the dynamics of midlife relationships. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 30. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Relationships can be hard. Toss midlife in the mix and you're really looking at some work. I'm  honored to be joined on this episode of "Relationships in Midlife" with Dr. Margaret Rutherford — clinical psychologist, author and podcaster. Its a wonderful, insightful topic for couples — whether married or dating. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 29. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Meet the very inspiring Valerie Albarda, founder of Midlife-A-Go-Go and podcast host. She's on a mission to inspire women in midlife to be their very best. She wants us to enjoy the fabulous midlife and skip the crisis.  In this wonderfully upbeat interview we cover: Valerie's mission to inspire women in midlife The Midlife-A-Go-Go podcast and what it aims to achieve The value we have to give the world as vibrant midlife women How midlife does not have to mean crisis despite what Google may say! Learning to accept the need to pivot, to work with the situation we have Racial differences in menopause experience The trials of looking for work in midlife Pushing back against limiting beliefs - our own and what society may suggest Being a stepmom The reverse empty nest And lots more! Find out more about Valerie and listen to her wonderful podcast on her website https://www.midlifeagogo.com/ ​Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode!

Menopause. What do men know about it? What do men need to know about it? As women, we know how menopause affects us, but how can we let the men in lives know what we're dealing with? Join me and Jeanne Andrus, the Menopause Guru, as we continue our chat on what men need to know about menopause. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 28. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

For as much as we may want them to know, many men are clueless when it comes to menopause. How can we expect them to understand us if they're in the dark? It's time to clue men in on the wonderful world of menopause. On this episode, I'm chatting with The Menopause Guru, Jeanne Andrus. Jeanne is an author with four books under her belt, including her latest title, "Where Is My Wife and What Have You Done With Her?" Jeanne is also a Certified Health Coach. She takes a holistic approach to coaching for what she calls Menopause Mastery Coaching. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 27. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Valerie Albarda is a writer, author and creator of the website Midlife-A-Go-Go and she hosts "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" Valerie has also worked as a Women's Empowerment & Transformation Coach, and still feels the pull to empower midlife women to help them transition through life’s ‘second spring’ with confidence. Valerie educates herself on menopause and wants to educate other women who may feel confused and unsure about this time in life. Her motto is: “Enjoy the midlife . . . skip the crisis." Valerie's writings have appeared across the web, including on the Huffington Post, SheSpark, Pepper & Wits and Midlife Boulevard, and she has been a contributing author in two anthologies. Visit Valerie's website here: https://www.midlifeagogo.com/ Valerie has also provided the following resources that she uses when she researches: - The North American Menopause Society (www.menopause.org) - MenopauseNow (https://www.menopausenow.com/symptoms) - Dr. Christiane Northrup (https://www.drnorthrup.com/) “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom”; “The Wisdom of Menopause” - National Institute of Health's National Library of Medicine - area called PubMed Central (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/) - Verywell Health https://www.verywellhealth.com/about-us (they partner with the Cleveland Clinic) - National Institute of Health - National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-menopause

Women in film? Not just women, but midlife+ women . . .? Good, quality roles that don't fit the stereotypical mode are few and far between for midlife+ women. We think that should change. Does it matter what stories are told? Yes, it does. And we want to see more midlife+ women in those positive roles -- not the wacky grandmother, not the foul-mouthed cranky woman, not the quintessential cougar. We're more than that. And that's what we're talking about on this episode.  Join me as I continue the conversation with Christie Glascoe (also known as Chatterbox Christie) where we talk about girl power, seeing ourselves reflected on the screen and more. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 26. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Let's talk about women in film. When was the last time you watched a movie or a TV show that featured a midlife woman being shown in a positive light? I'm not just talking in a supporting role but as the main character - the story revolves around her? Think on that for a minute. In the meantime, join me as I chat with Christie Glascoe (also known as Chatterbox Christie). Christie is my creative soul sister and we discuss the role of mature women in film and on TV, how society perceives women in roles, and the stereotypes that abound. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 25. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Midlife—whether you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s—it’s a wonderful time to be a woman. No longer do we have to beat ourselves up (or down) and feel as if life as we know it is over. With age comes wisdom, and many midlife women could teach a thing or two to the younger generation. Midlife women are knocking down the old stereotypes and showing the world we're more than just a 'woman of a certain age.' We are midlife. On this inaugural episode of "This is What Midlife Looks Like," Midlife-A-Go-Go founder Valerie Albarda is interviewed by her husband, Maarten, about her challenges, wins and more as a midlife woman. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 24. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

When you were a child, you were taught your A-B-Cs and you committed them memory. It was a catchy tune that you could probably sing in your sleep. Now that you're a woman fully grown, it's time to learn a whole new set of A-B-Cs — I call them the ABCs of an Empowered Midlife Woman. Listen in as I go from A-Z with traits that I believe make up an empowered midlife woman. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 23. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Society can sometimes be unkind to midlife women. We're treated as if we have no value, as if we don't matter and, worst of all, we're often treated as if we don't exist...as if we're invisible. The Invisible Woman Syndrome: it's real and it leaves many women feeling left out, unnoticed and, well, invisible. On this episode, I'm taking on the topic of the invisible midlife woman. I'll be offering tips on how midlife women can combat invisibility and come come out of the shadows.  ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 22. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

When you think about your legacy, what comes to mind? Do you believe you'll leave a positive mark on the world? Do you care about your legacy? Everyone leaves a legacy — not everyone leaves the same type of legacy. On this episode, I'll be talking about some of the ways in which we can leave a positive legacy behind.   ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 21. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

When you live with intention, life takes you where your hearts want to go. On the last of this 2-part episode, that's what happened with my guest, Chakra Wanda. She took an introspective look at her life and was led to change by her heart's desire...that's how she lives with intention. What about you? Are you on a purposeful journey in life? Listen in as Chakra Wanda and I continue the conversion on living with intention. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 20. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Living with intention — what does that phrase mean to you? Are you living with intention? Do you sit back and allow life to just happen to you, or do you play an active role in the path you travel in life? Of course, we can't direct every aspect of our life, nor do we have absolute control. However, we can choose not to merely exist but to set our intentions for the life we want to live. And, yes, it takes practice. But the upside? You'll be living the life YOU want! On this episode, I'm having a riveting conversation with Chakra Wanda, an International Angelic Spiritual Encourager. We go deep as we discuss what living with intention signifies, being mindful and more. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 19. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

I'm a firm believer that menopause should be a) less taboo, b) talked about not as a 'disease' but as a rite of passage, and c) nothing to fear. But it's human nature to have some level of fear of the unknown. So let's talk about menopause, shall we? Continuing the Menopause series, today's guest is Rachel Lankester, founder of Magnificent Midlife. Rachel has some strong opinions about menopause and, like myself, she's passionate about making it less taboo.  Join the conversation as we talk about our menopause mindset, accepting menopause, vaginal dryness and more. It's time to get rid of the fear and talk . . . or, in this case, you should definitely be listening. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 18. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Call it a preview. Call it a teaser. Call it a sneak peek. Call it a tasting. It's all of those things rolled into one! Take a listen to the "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" Teaserpalooza! It's teasers from each episode from the Pilot through Episode 15! Get a morsel of each episode, then go back and dig into each entire episode at your leisure. Listen, enjoy, comment and share! ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Ladies, it's time we talked about menopause. The truth . . . for better or worse. Let’s strip it bare — uncover the harsh reality and the benefits — and bring it all to light. Why? Because too many women are in the dark, ill-informed and unaware. Because menopause is about more than just hot flashes and mood swings. Because too many women are conflicted about menopause. Because millions of women go through menopause . . . and millions more of our future generation will be catapulted into menopause in the years to come. Are they ready? Are they knowledgeable? Are they prepared? I wasn't. So now, let's talk about it. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 17. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Happy New Year! 2019 is finally here. And what happens every New Year? People start making lofty resolutions and swear they’ll make massive changes in their lives. But what usually happens? People find it difficult to stick to their resolutions. Do you fall into that group? So what do you do about resolutions? Do you make them? Do you not make them? Do you ditch them? I say ditch ‘em, and I'll tell you why. For the majority of people, resolutions don’t work. They may work for a while, but the ‘resolution’ type of change is rarely everlasting. So why not ditch the resolutions? Instead of 'resolutions,' why not take a less forced approach to change? Listen in as I give you 52 different things you can do to effect change in your life without the stress of sticking to resolutions. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 16. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Reaching midlife can be viewed as reaching a milestone in life. By the time women get to this point in our lives, we've seen a lot, we've lived a lot, we've loved a lot and perhaps we've made a few mistakes along the way. It's all part of the journey; it comes with the territory. During this time, I believe there are some questions midlife women should ask themselves. Questions about our happiness, our intentions, our narrative and more.   ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 15. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.  

Midlife women are doing things today that our mothers and grandmothers probably never dreamed of! We're taking charge of our lives and doing things our way. And for some of us, we're returning into the fold of the workforce. Some are even branching out and starting businesses...talk about living the dream! On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" which is the second in a 2-part series, I'm chatting with Taiwo Dayo-Payne, a Lifestyle Coach, trainer, writer, and Founder & CEO of The New 5ifty. Wait until you hear what a recruiter had to say to Taiwo when she was searching for a job—it'll blow your mind! ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 14. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Are you a midlife woman contemplating returning to the workforce? You're not alone. For whatever reason, more midlife women are re-entering the workforce or starting their own businesses. It can be a tough landscape to navigate. On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" I'm having a wonderful chat with Andrea Slominski, a self-described "midlife midwife" and founder of Midlife Reboot. We get in the weeds on the topic of midlife women and the workforce and, together, we hope to offer support and resources to help you on your journey. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 13. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Midlife women and finances...is that a taboo combination? It doesn't have to be. It's high time we start talking about our finances. Ass midlife women, we should have our ducks in a row, right? While that may be true, sometimes we fall short of reaching our financial goals for one reason or another. On this episode of "Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast!" I'm chatting with Patty Gale, founder of Fear.less Girl Financial. We're discussing the importance of women handling their own finances and knowing where their money is at all times, living within our means, a plan of action, and more. It's time to be fearless about our money, ladies! ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 12. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Sometimes as midlife women, we don't speak up. We allow ourselves to fade into the background. Our silence is our acquiescence; we unwittingly give people power over us. No more. Don't want to speak up? Well I do. This episode is devoted to the badassery of midlife women! I'm breaking down the special nuances as I see it that make up a badass midlife woman. Is that woman you? Tune in and see if you fill the bill. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 11. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Gray hair don't care? You bet! We may be older, but we're also getting better. Many women have ditched the dyes and are now embracing their gray and showing the world that they're proud of their crowning glory.  Today's show is the last in a 2-part series that's all about midlife and beyond women who are embracing their varying shades of gray. They've come out of the background with their crowning glory leading the way. I'm chatting with Dina Eisenberg and Valerie Lewis, two women who have gone natural and lovin' every minute of it! ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 10. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

What a blessing it is to get older. Age may come with a few aches and pains, but it also comes with wisdom. While some may fear getting older, others view it as growth and they accept it. But there is that one topic that, for some women, may be one best left silent: gray hair. There was a time when women with gray hair were relegated to the sidelines of life and viewed as "too old." That outdated narrative is changing. Today's show is the first in a 2-part series that's all about midlife and beyond women who are embracing their varying shades of gray. They've come out of the background with their crowning glory leading the way. I'm chatting with Angela Denise Davis and Jamie Oquin, two women who have ditched the dyes in favor of Mother Nature's best. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 9. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

As we get older, are we doing our bodies any favors with out fitness routine? Surprisingly, many women are getting it wrong. What may have worked for us 20 years ago doesn't cut it today. On today's show, I'm chatting with Nicole Sanders and Rene Syler of Ladimax Lifestyle. These ladies break it all down for us! We'll talk about why we need muscle as we get older, how liquid diets is a temporary fix, the important questions to ask yourself if you're considering going on a diet, and much more. It's an eye-opening conversation designed to educate you and help you live your best life. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 8. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

Many women choose not to have children in life. Others don't have children by circumstance. Not every woman wants to be a mother, and not every woman can be a mother. But what are their stories? There's more to it than just what's on the surface. On today's show, I have a heart-to-heart chat with two women, both childless — one by choice, the other by circumstances. Irene Washington and Sandra Dawes open up about what it's like to be childless, what led them to this station in life, and what the future may hold for them. As a biologically childless woman, I chime in with my reasons for not having children. It's a riveting conversation you won't want to miss. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 7. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.

As a midlife woman, do you often want to travel to places you've never been but you can't seem to find a traveling partner? Have you had visions of traveling solo but were afraid to make that leap? On today's show, I chat with Jennifer Buccholz. Jennifer is a proponent of midlife women traveling solo . . . so much so that she built a business around it: Transform Via Travel.  For Jennifer, traveling solo was a game changer. In this episode, we chat about her philosophy on women traveling solo, the importance and advantages of traveling solo, and Jennifer gives great trips on how you can make the most out of your travel. ****** Midlife-A-Go-Go the podcast! Be sure to listen, download, subscribe and pass it along. For show notes, go to Episode 6. Visit Midlife-A-Go-Go.