Women in the Middle® is a podcast for midlife women who are ready to hear some good news about being over 50! Suzy Rosenstein, MA and Master Certified Life Coach shares the good, bad, ugly, and sometimes downright hysterical about growing older and making the changes you want to make so you don't have regrets in your second chapter. As a midlife coach for women, Suzy shares an upbeat perspective along with coaching & guidance about self-care, career boredom, career change, entrepreneur lifestyle, happiness, relationships, mindset, empty nest, aging, and life transitions with a mix of guests, humor and no-nonsense. If you feel stuck in your midlife moment, get unstuck and clear about what you want at https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast-bundle/
Today’s episode is all about gratitude for your dog in midlife. There is a lot of evidence-based research to support the importance of regular gratitude practices in your life. There’s also a lot of research to support the wide variety of health and wellbeing benefits from relationships with dogs and companionship with animals overall. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-376-gratitude-for-life-with-your-dog-in-midlife/
10/3/24 • 23:43
Today’s episode is all about why labeling yourself in a negative way can keep you stuck. Using labels to describe yourself and your weaknesses can really hold you back and keep you stuck. Labels can feel real, like truths, but they aren’t. A personal label is just an expectation of yourself, which is an optional thought. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-375-why-labeling-yourself-keeps-you-stuck-in-midlife/
9/26/24 • 20:35
Today’s episode is all about when you start to feel old or older in midlife. It’s interesting to think about the first time thoughts about aging made you feel old. It’s different for everyone, but important to understand and be aware of. You’ll hear a variety of personal examples about feeling old and the thoughts and feelings associated with the situations. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-374-when-you-feel-old-in-midlife/
9/19/24 • 19:10
Today’s episode is all about not letting hormones ruin your midlife with Kathy Fritz. Like so many of us, Kathy discovered her true passion as a result of her own personal experience, and in this case, that was with her hormones! My guest today is Kathy Fritz. Kathy is a board-certified master hormone coach who coaches women in perimenopause and menopause to get rid of weight gain, hot flashes, and sleep & hormonal issues so they can feel like themselves again, regain their energy, and lead a longer, healthier life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/episode-373-dont-let-hormones-ruin-midlife-with-kathy-fritz/
9/12/24 • 46:45
Today’s episode is about reimagining your life and career as a cattle rancher after empty nest in Montana. My guest today is Meredith McKinney. I interviewed Meredith originally on my sister podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today, I’m sharing this interview here on the Women in the Middle® Show. Meredith worked with her husband for about 3 decades as a cattle rancher. She decided to change things up after her kids graduated and she and her husband were faced with an empty nest. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-372-reimagining-life-and-career-as-a-cattle-rancher-after-empty-nest-in-montana-with-meredith-mckinney/
9/5/24 • 35:23
Today’s episode is all about how to get the sleep you need for your best life in midlife and beyond with Terry Cralle. Terry Cralle is a spokesperson and representative of the Better Sleep Council, a Registered Nurse, and a Certified Clinical Sleep Educator who specializes in sleep health and wellness. A national speaker, educator, and author on sleep, Terry is the co-founder of a four-bed sleep disorders clinic and has served as a consultant to a variety of industries and organizations on the topic of sleep health. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-371-how-to-get-the-sleep-you-need-for-your-best-life-in-midlife-and-beyond-with-terry-cralle/
8/29/24 • 59:32
Today’s episode is all about waiting vs. creating in midlife and what effect it has on you and your happiness. As a midlife woman, you may be surprised that even if you know what you want and what your priorities are, you still may not be moving in that direction. In fact, you may find yourself waiting rather than creating your life. Leran more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/episode-370-waiting-vs-creating-midlife/
8/22/24 • 16:39
Today’s encore episode is all about your mindset power when you’re on your midlife vacation. It’s easy to feel excited and confident when your vacation starts that everything’s going to go great! Unfortunately, this isn’t always true. I experienced this firsthand on a recent sailing trip in Antigua. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/encore-episode-369-midlife-vacation-mindset-power/
8/15/24 • 25:04
Today’s podcast episode is about busting through fear about what you really want in midlife. Even though it may seem counterintuitive that feeling fear might lead to you getting in your own way of happiness, it turns out that you just might be playing a huge role. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/encore-episode-368-busting-through-fear-about-what-you-really-want-in-midlife/
8/8/24 • 23:42
This week’s episode is about how to create a midlife career change and go from being an accountant to an author of midlife stories for women. My guest today is Kimberly Diede. I interviewed Kimberly originally on my sister podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today, I’m sharing this interview here on the Women in the Middle® Show. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-367-from-accountant-to-author-of-midlife-stories-for-women-with-kimberly-diede/
8/1/24 • 39:33
This week’s episode is about 3 ways to be delighted in midlife. Being delighted more often is a worthy pursuit! Especially when you’re a woman over 50. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-366-3-ways-to-be-delighted-in-midlife/
7/25/24 • 21:21
This week’s episode is about how life as a baby boomer can still be full of opportunity. My guest today is Wendy Green. Wendy is now the host of the inspiring live show & podcast. “Hey, Boomer!” which is FULL OF REAL TALK ABOUT AGING WELL. Wendy’s serves an important inspirational role for people 55 to 75, who are looking for ways to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Her goal is to help people see that they are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-365-life-as-a-baby-boomer-can-be-full-of-opportunity-with-wendy-green/
7/18/24 • 41:30
This week’s encore episode is about getting unstuck in midlife and features insights from the Women in the Middle Academy. The original episode was published in December 2021. Getting unstuck in midlife is a goal for many amazing women over 50. When you’re feeling stuck, it’s hard to imagine how to get super clear about what you want and make the changes necessary to move toward it. That’s why today’s interview panel will be so impactful. Today’s guests have all been stuck and confused about what they wanted in their next chapter and now they’re on the other side of it, happy and more fulfilled. They didn’t figure it all out on their own; they got coaching. They joined the coaching group, the Women in the Middle Academy. They did the hard work of digging deep, self-reflection, and self-exploration. They reimagined what was possible for their lives. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-364-encore-getting-unstuck-in-midlife-insights-from-women-in-the-middle/
7/11/24 • 54:48
This week’s episode is about learning the Art of Chilling Out in midlife with special guest, Angela D. Coleman. Do you feel anxious? Maybe you’re overworked or burned out? If this sounds like you, you are not alone. In a world where women are more worn out than ever before, this stress can lead to serious mental and physical consequences. My guest, Angela D. Coleman, is the author of the book, The Art of Chilling Out For Women, is a holistic health expert who founded the global nonprofit Sisterhood Agenda in 1994 and later the for-profit business, Sisterhood Agenda Enterprises, LLC. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-363-the-art-of-chilling-out-for-women-in-midlife-with-angela-d-coleman/
7/4/24 • 47:19
This week’s episode is about 3 ways that your mindset around the passage of time can support you by being on your side in midlife. It’s common to think quite negatively about the passage of time and aging in midlife. It’s easy to focus on time running out and flying by. This episode helps you appreciate three ways that your concept of time can help you and be more “on your side” by being useful on your path to happiness. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-362-3-ways-that-time-is-on-your-side-in-midlife/
6/27/24 • 21:51
This week’s episode is about how to sleep better in midlife with special guest, Morgan Adams. Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting a good night's sleep consistently. Her goal is to help women feel better and live better, and the key to both begins with a good night's sleep. Sleep can be a huge problem for midlife women and can have surprising negative health effects. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-361-how-to-sleep-better-in-midlife-with-morgan-adams/
6/20/24 • 44:59
This week’s episode of the Women in the Middle® Podcast is all about Understanding Wants & Needs in Midlife So You Don’t Have Regrets. In midlife, it’s common to feel disconnected from your desires because you’ve likely been putting others first for decades. Increasing your awareness of what you actually want can feel challenging and indulgent. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-360-understanding-wants-needs-in-midlife-so-you-dont-have-regrets/
6/13/24 • 19:44
This week’s encore episode of the Women in the Middle® Podcast features special guest, Joan Lunden. Joan stops by the podcast today to talk about her new book, Why Did I Come Into This Room? What followed was an incredibly candid and hilarious conversation about aging. Note: The original podcast episode was published as Episode 178 in late 2020/early 2021. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-359-encore-a-candid-humorous-look-at-aging-with-joan-lunden/
6/6/24 • 56:54
Today’s episode is all about five ways to bring summer camp vibes back in midlife. As a kid, thinking about summer camp can feel like magical anticipation. It can be one of the most memorable, wonderfully rich times of your life. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-358-5-ways-to-bring-summer-camp-vibes-back-in-midlife/
5/30/24 • 18:54
Today’s encore 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. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-357-encore-8-steps-to-improve-how-accountable-you-are-in-midlife
5/23/24 • 24:00
Today’s episode is all about managing the experience of your changing empty nest. Wherever you are in your changing empty nest experience, it can be full of both challenges and excitement! There’s a lot to this transition. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-356-your-changing-empty-nest-in-midlife/
5/16/24 • 17:50
Today’s episode is all about When Passion for Brain Health Helps You Overcome Fear in Midlife. My guest on today’s show is Berniece Hunt. When Berniece’s husband Oliver contracted sepsis, which went into his brain, she experienced a short glimpse of life with someone whose brain was "broken". Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-355-when-passion-for-brain-health-helps-you-overcome-fear-in-midlife-with-berniece-hunt/
5/9/24 • 51:56
Today’s show is about worrying about aches and pains in midlife. What we’re really talking about is when you freak yourself out and worry about your health, regardless of whether or not you have a diagnosis. Worry can really take hold when you’re over 50. Sometimes aches and pains seem to come out of nowhere. It can get to the point where your emotions can feel out of control. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-354-worrying-about-random-aches-and-pains-in-midlife/
5/2/24 • 25:59
Today’s encore episode is all about busting and becoming aware of negative thoughts about aging, especially when you don’t think you have any! This discovery can be incredibly surprising for you because your thoughts may not be in alignment with what Join the conversation today and become more aware of what you might think about aging. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-353-encore-busting-your-own-negative-thoughts-about-aging/
4/25/24 • 22:59
Today’s podcast episode is about 4 steps to solve your midlife happiness mystery. The road to happiness can be confusing in midlife! Feeling stuck in midlife is common. But the way so many of us think about our ability to get unstuck is fascinating; it’s not something that many of us are confident about. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-352-4-steps-to-solve-your-midlife-happiness-mystery/
4/18/24 • 25:45
Today’s podcast episode is about cultivating relationships in life and business to enrich midlife. My guest this week is Caterina Rando. Caterina empowers women to embrace their true selves, follow their dreams, and build thriving businesses. She believes in the power of women entrepreneurs, teaching them to confidently express their unique value and achieve unprecedented success. Leran more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-351-cultivating-relationships-in-life-and-business-to-enrich-midlife-with-caterina-rando/
4/11/24 • 43:31
Today’s podcast episode is about how a passionate career pivot led to helping midlife women lose weight. My guest today is Heather Awad, MD. Heather is a family doctor in Minnesota who helps professional women over age 50 lose weight for the last time. She’s also the host of the Vibrant-MD podcast where she discusses weight loss and women’s health. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-350-a-passionate-career-pivot-to-help-midlife-women-lose-weight-in-midlife-with-heather-awad-md/
4/4/24 • 45:31
Today’s podcast episode is about how you can take a midlife career break and build a richer life…now…as part of your happiness plan. My guest today is Katrina McGhee. Katrina is a Career Break and Sabbatical Expert and the author of the best-seller, Taking a Career Break for Dummies (2024.) Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-349-take-a-midlife-career-break-and-build-a-richer-life-with-katrina-mcgee/
3/28/24 • 48:17
Today’s podcast episode is about what I wish I knew about turning 50. Now that I’m 60 and 10 years have flown by since I turned 50, I can appreciate what life lessons are really important to understand if you want to be more intentional in your next chapter. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-348-4-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-turned-50/
3/21/24 • 16:39
Today’s podcast episode is about infertility & becoming free to conceive in midlife with Dawn Williams. Dawn is a mom, author, and fertility guide who is passionate about helping women who are longing to conceive. Also known as Your Fertility Angel, Dawn will help you find inner peace on your path to motherhood. She knows the pains, sorrows, and challenges of the conception journey first-hand. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-347-infertility-becoming-free-to-conceive-in-midlife-with-dawn-williams/
3/14/24 • 49:37
