Best Midlifedepression Podcasts (2025)

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EP #426: ENCORE: Minimum Baseline Strategy for Procrastination & Overwhelm in Midlife 24:42

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Today’s encore episode shares a simple strategy to end procrastination and overwhelm in midlife called “minimum baseline.” It was originally published as Episode 324 on October 5, 2023. 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 s…

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EP #425: Dog Dancing, Writing & Reimagining Retirement with Joyce A. Miller 46:21

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Today’s episode is all about someone who went from designing experiments in a nuclear physics laboratory to writing historical fiction novels and danced with her dogs along the way. My guest is Joyce A. Miller, a writer living in Richmond, VA. Before Joyce started writing, she worked for over thirty years as a mechanical designer at a nuclear physi…

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EP #424: Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause in Midlife with Andrea Donsky 45:04

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Today’s episode is all about navigating perimenopause and menopause, starting with nutrition and lifestyle (and perhaps foundational supplements). The perimenopause and menopause phase of life can be an incredibly strange one. Lack of easy-to-access information from reliable sources can be challenging. As an older and wiser woman, it’s surprising h…

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EP #423: Following your Midlife Passion into Luxury Cruising &More with Krystal Sodaitis 1:00:03

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Today’s episode is all about following your midlife passion into luxury cruising and more. My guest is Dr. Krystal Sodaitis. Krystal Sodaitis is a Physician, Executive, Neurodiversity Coach, & Podcast Host; she's a board-certified pediatrician with a career spanning academic medicine, health plan leadership, and physician coaching. Since transition…

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EP #422: Midlife Memories from your Perfume Past 47:58

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Today’s episode is all about midlife memories about perfume! Specifically, it’s about your perfume past. I’ve asked three midlife gals from the Women in the Middle Academy to join me in a panel to talk and share stories of how we all discovered and used perfume and other scents throughout the years. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep…

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EP #421: Encore: When Introverts Choose to Flourish in Midlife with Joanna Rawbone 46:33

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This week’s encore episode from my other podcast, the Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs show, about introverts can learn to own & play to their strengths authentically while rattling the cages of organizations to shake out the bias that favours the extravert ideal. Introverts are often known as “the quiet ones” and may feel that way too. It’s comm…

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EP #420: Encore: 3 Ways To Be Delighted in Midlife 22:04

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This week’s encore 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-420-encore-3-ways-to-be-delighted-in-midlife/By Suzy Rosenstein

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EP #419: Practical Advice: Two ways to travel solo for midlife women with Janice Waugh 55:26

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Today’s episode is all about the practical advice regarding two ways to travel solo for midlife women with Janice Waugh. Driven by a passion for travel and a deep understanding of the needs of those who journey alone, Janice Waugh is the founder, publisher, and a key contributor to Solo Traveler, the leading resource for solo travelers worldwide. I…

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EP 418: The Other Big “O”: Why Organizing in Midlife Is Important with Gayle Gruenberg 42:32

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Today’s episode is all about the other “Big O” and why it’s important to get organized in midlife with Gayle Gruenberg. Gayle is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who specializes in serving clients who are living with Chronic Disorganization. This interview was originally featured in Episode 27 of the podcast, Women in the Middle Entrepreneurs: Th…

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EP #417: 7 Groovy Lessons Marcia Brady Taught Me About Midlife 27:04

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Today’s episode is all about 7 Groovy Lessons Marcia Brady Taught Me About Midlife. If you don’t know who Marcia Brady is, she’s a character from a family sitcom called The Brady Bunch, which ran from 1969-1974. In honor of my 62nd birthday, help me celebrate by reminiscing about this super fun TV show from our childhood. Learn more: https://suzyro…

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EP #417a: You’re Invited! Midlife Journey to Hosting Women’s Retreats with Stephanie Flanders-Martin 29:05

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This week’s episode is about a midlife journey to hosting women’s retreats. Yes, you’re invited to the upcoming retreat in Costa Rica called: Unwind and Recharge: Finding Joy in the Slow Lane January 2026! My guest is Stephanie Flanders-Martin. Stephanie has an interesting background and journey to her next chapter career. She has nine years of exp…

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EP #416: Healing Binge Eating in Midlife with Internal Family Systems with Martha Ayim, MA 46:14

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Today’s episode is all about healing binge eating in midlife with Internal Family Systems with Martha Ayim, MA. Specifically, today’s interview is with someone who healed her nearly 35-year pattern of binge eating and knew she was meant to spend the rest of her life helping others do the same. In her late 40s, she left a full-time, pensioned govern…

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EP #415: Encore: Gratitude for Sharing Midlife With Your Dog 23:57

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Today’s episode is all about gratitude for sharing midlife with your dog. Do you relate to this? 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 well-being benefits from relationships with dogs and companionship …

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EP #414: Failing in Advance: The Sneaky Way Midlife Women Stay Stuck 22:46

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Today’s episode is all about failing in advance and why it can be a sneaky way midlife women stay stuck. Do you ever notice that you give up before you really try to be successful with your goal, beliefs, or opportunity? It’s usually because you have hidden beliefs, thoughts, and fears that you aren’t yet fully aware of. Learn more: https://suzyros…

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Ep #413: Encore: Waiting VS Creating in Midlife 18:53

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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. Learn more: ht…

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EP #412: Style for Petite Women in Midlife with Sandy Okamoto 49:15

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Today’s show is about style for petite women in midlife. When you’re a “petite” midlife gal in a world that says you need to be tall and skinny to look beautiful, it can be challenging. Developing your style can be a fun way to help you feel amazing and look your best, whatever “best” means to you. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-…

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EP #411: The Gift of Bucket List Envy in Midlife 19:42

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Envy can be the gift that helps you create the perfect, most fun, and fulfilling personal bucket list in midlife. Your bucket list will be full of ideas that have the capability of keeping you entertained for years. Midlife can be a great time to start thinking about your bucket list. It seems like it should be easy for you to determine what you re…

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EP #410: Creating Your Own Bonus Family in Midlife with Dr. Jann Blackstone 40:45

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Today’s show is about creating your own bonus family in midlife with Dr. Jann Blackstone. It’s highly likely that you’re either navigating a blended family situation or have someone close to you who is. You probably also know that there are many challenges, no matter your age and stage, including adult children, grandchildren, parents, or grandpare…

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EP #409: Burnout, a Wake Up Call & a Midlife Transition to Becoming a Speaking Coach with Laurie-Ann Murabito 52:45

4M ago52:45

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Today's interview is with Laurie-Ann Murabito. Laurie-Ann is a professional speaker who went from helping companies like Johnson and Johnson and American Towers with their leadership to helping coaches, consultants, and service providers learn how to write and deliver captivating presentations to use as their best form of marketing all because of a…

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EP #408: How to Live a Healthy, Active, Passion-Filled Life at 99 with Elaine Lalanne 55:02

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Today’s interview is about how to live a healthy, active, passion-filled life at 99 with the First Lady of Fitness, Elaine Lalanne. You may recognize her name because she and her husband, Jack Lalanne were likely on television talking about exercise when you grew up. Elaine is a sparkling, vivacious, and inspirational health and fitness expert, mot…

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EP #407: How to Find your Perfect Retirement Location with Margaret Vandergriff 40:47

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Finding your perfect retirement location in midlife can be one of the most exciting or confusing times in midlife. This episodes explores the relevant issues to consider when you make the decision to move and relocate to the location for your retirement chapter. My guest is retirement relocation expert, Margaret Vandergriff. Margaret founded Your P…

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Ep #406: What First, Then How: Midlife Clarity Hack to Get Unstuck 22:44

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Today’s episode is about a midlife clarity hack to get unstuck. It’s called “What First, Then How and it can deliver powerful results for you. So many midlife women feel stuck about what to do in their next chapter. So many midlife women also love to plan. This midlife mindfulness hack can help you get clear fast, and use that clarity to gain momen…

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EP #405: Less Stress & More Conversations About End-of-Life Planning with Marni Blank 40:37

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If you’re fortunate enough to still have your parents, you’re also likely to be aware of how you may feel a lot of overwhelm with your end-of-life planning journey. If so, you’re not alone. My interview is with Marni Blank. Marni Blank is the founder of Begin With The End. She is a recovering lawyer, mediator, death doula, and after-loss consultant…

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EP #404: Permission to Play in Midlife: Why Creativity is Self-Care in Disguise 28:38

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Today’s episode is about giving yourself permission to play with creativity in midlife because it can be self-care in disguise. It’s quite common to regret not allowing yourself to be happy. Nobody wants regrets in life. Having increased awareness about your thoughts related to what makes you happy and how creativity can help your happiness is impo…

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EP #403: “The Ethel” from AARP: Giving a Voice To Women 50+ To Navigate Loneliness 39:47

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Loneliness is a common experience for older women. Today's interview is with two women who are involved with AARP’s Ethel Gathering Groups, an initiative that is working well to help navigate loneliness with women over 50. Lisa Marcellino, who, after facing isolation following her divorce and while caregiving for her parents, found a powerful sense…