Best Midlifedepression Podcasts (2025)

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EP #435: Grieving the Job You Loved (or Hated) and Moving Forward in Midlife with Laverne McKinnon 40:23

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Today's podcast interview is about thriving after grieving a job you love. My guest today is Laverne McKinnon. Laverne is an executive and leadership coach specializing in career transitions—whether recovering from a setback, embracing a pivot, or stepping into a leadership role with confidence. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-435…

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EP #434: Overcoming the Fear of Learning to Swim as a Midlife Adult 34:26

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Today's podcast interview is about learning to swim, but as an adult in midlife. My guest today is Cori Myka. Cori has spent over 25 years transforming the way adults learn to swim. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-434-overcoming-the-fear-of-learning-to-swim-as-a-midlife-adult/By Suzy Rosenstein

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EP #433: Stop Peeing Your Pants - Why Now's The Time To Heal Your Pelvic Floor 47:06

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Today's podcast episode is about helping midlife women support and heal the life-altering and personal issues of pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse. We're talking about peeing your pants and more. Women in midlife are finally at a point in their journeys where they have children who are gaining more independence. This can also mean more stabilit…

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EP #432: How Podcasting Your Story Created a New World For Me In Midlife with Julie Marty-Pearson 51:11

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Today's podcast episode is about going from a career in higher education to being a podcaster who helps other women over 40 share their stories with the world through podcasting. You'll also hear about my guest's midlife journey to get there, which included lots of challenges, health issues, stress, and of course, courage. Learn more: https://suzyr…

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EP #431: Midlife isn't a Crisis - It's a Recalibration! Take the Get Unstuck Quiz 12:43

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Today's episode is about the idea that midlife isn't a crisis but rather a recalibration opportunity in your life. Midlife doesn't have to be about "breaking down." Getting the insight you need about what you actually want next can be about realigning yourself with your priorities now, not from 30 years ago. Things have changed; you have changed. T…

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EP #430: How to Get Out of Debt, Save & Invest without a Strict Budget in Midlife 37:18

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Today's episode is about how to get out of debt, save & invest without a strict budget in midlife with Germaine Foley. We're exploring midlife money mindset and how to create the financial future that feels right to you. My guest is Germaine Foley. Germaine is a Certified Life and Money Coach for women who make good money but aren't building wealth…

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EP #429: Your Next Chapter Toolkit: Starting Something New After 60 (Without Starting Over) 35:41

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Today's "next chapter toolkit" episode for women 60+ is inspired by the topic of reinvention…starting something new…allowing yourself to be happy and regret proof your life. And we're going to look at this through the lens of life after 60. Don't worry, you'll be able to apply this podcast to your life if you're in your 50s, too. You'll discover wh…

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EP# 428: When Tech Feels Tricky in Midlife: Why Digital Overwhelm Isn't About Age 27:39

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Today's episode is about what it's like when tech feels tricky in midlife and why digital overwhelm isn't about age When it comes to technology in midlife, it's easy to believe that you're too old and it's just too late to be able to use tech without stress. It can seem impossible to believe that tech doesn't have to be hard and problematic for you…

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EP #427: The Science of Happiness After 50: What Research Reveals About Your Next Chapter 10:50

2M ago10:50

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Today's episode is about the science of happiness after 50; research can reveal important information about your next chapter that can make it better! You may be interested to learn that there are decades of happiness research that can teach you about living a fuller, more joyful life after 50. This may surprise you because it's easy to believe tha…

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

2M ago24:42

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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

2M ago46:21

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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

3M ago47:58

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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

4M ago55:26

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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

4M ago27:04

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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

5M ago46:14

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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

5M ago18:53

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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-…