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Welcome to Mixing Up Midlife, a weekly show for women in their 50's and beyond who want to explore this incredible age by being more adventurous and more curious. 
Each week Terri and Melissa talk about what matters most to empty-nesters and mid-life women.
Part reality show, part audio diary and part cocktail hour, this show is about remembering how to have fun in midlife.

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Apr 19, 2024

Small Steps to Sustainable Living 

We’re talking about the small, eco-friendly steps we’ve taken over the past year and revisiting our interview with Trace Zero Waste owner, Mala Persaud. 

Learn about simple swaps like bamboo washcloths and cloth napkins, along with the challenges and triumphs of minimizing paper...


Apr 12, 2024

Are you experiencing glimmers or triggers? In the he aftermath of a lost recording, Terri & Melissa share their experiences with technology mishaps, and introduce the concept of 'Glimmers'—positive experiences that contrast with triggers, often associated with negative emotions. They explain the psychological benefits...


Apr 5, 2024

Transforming Midlife Through Weightlifting: Kim Rahir’s Journey from MS to Master Athlete

 

In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the power of physical strength and mental resilience with their guest, Kim Rahir. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years...


Mar 29, 2024

TikTok has made it easier than ever to find new hobbies to try. Melissa doesn’t want more stuff, but Terri went down a paperback to hardcover book binding rabbit hole and is now obsessed. We have 4 News Items that women over 50 might be interested in and the Weekend Watch.

  1. Executive Order on Women’s Midlife Health


Mar 22, 2024

In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa welcome Cori Myka, the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and the creator of the Foundations of Change Learning Method. Cori shares her insights on the transformative power of learning to swim as an adult, addressing common fears and obstacles....