Podcasts by Midlife Mixtape

Ep 111 The Final Midlife Mixtape Podcast Episode from 2021-12-14T12:58:57

“Make room for something new”: Surprise! Creator and host Nancy Davis Kho on why it’s time to “sunset” the show after almost five years, plus Eight Big Life Lessons from the Midlife Mixtape Podc...

Ep 110 “New Map of Life” Cartographers Ken Smith and Karen Breslau from 2021-11-30T13:07:13

“Stretch the rubber band”: Stanford Center for Longevity’s researcher Ken Smith and co-author Karen Breslau, on conclusions from SCL’s new study that seeks to radically redefine how to live bett...

Ep 109 Animal Policy Expert Mark Cushing from 2021-11-16T13:14:55

“From accessory to center stage”: Mark Cushing, founder of the Animal Policy Group and author of “Pet Nation”, on the emotional, physical, and societal benefits of the human-animal bond at midli...

Ep 108 DryTogether Founders Megan Zesati and Holly Sprague from 2021-11-02T12:48:47

“A spirit of curiosity”: Megan Zesati and Holly Sprague, founders of the DryTogether alcohol-free living community for midlife moms, on the benefits of teaming up to cut back on booze, the media...

Ep 107 Listeners’ Halloween Stories from 2021-10-19T12:21:19

“Who’s Slash?”: Listeners – and Nancy – share stories of their memorable Gen X Halloweens past, from decidedly non-sexy costume strategies, to 7th graders on the cusp, to home bat invasions.

Ep 106 Singer/Songwriter Bob Schneider from 2021-10-05T12:24:59

“Something besides yourself to love”: Austin music legend Bob Schneider on his latest album, “In a Roomful of Blood With a Sleeping Tiger”, non-autobiographical songs written with autobiographic...

Ep 105 Grateful Living Guide Kristi Nelson from 2021-09-21T12:54:20

“Stop, Look, Go”: Kristi Nelson, author of “Wake Up Grateful,” on transforming her Stage IV cancer survival into a lifetime practice of more grateful living, midlife carpe diem, and an unusual w...

Ep 104 Master’s Degree Student Taya Dunn Johnson from 2021-09-07T12:08:56

“My brain is waking up”: Taya Dunn Johnson on going back to school alongside her 7th grader this fall, and the personal passion that pulled her to a field of study she had never even heard of be...

Ep 103 “First Date Stories” Author Jodi Klein from 2021-08-24T12:37:24

“Dating is a skill”: Jodi Klein, author and podcast host of “First Date Stories”, on the benefits and challenges of being a “seasoned” dater, her Ninja midlife dating tips, and Midlife Mixtape l...

Ep 102 “Science Mom” Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson from 2021-07-20T12:43:07

“Start the conversation”: Oceanographer Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson talks about the ScienceMoms.com initiative seeking to apply “Mom Power” in tackling climate change, how midlife made her a bett...

Ep 101 Womaness Founders Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs from 2021-07-06T12:26:17

“It’s about time”: Menopause entrepreneurs Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs talk about why it’s taken so long to address the needs of women in perimenopause and menopause, and how GenX can lead...

Ep 100 Centennial Celebration from 2021-06-22T12:55:16

“In the blink of an eye”: In this Very Special Episode that is also All In The Family, Midlife Mixtape Podcast creator and host Nancy Davis Kho answers listeners’ questions about podcasting, mus...

Ep 99 RV Adventurer Michelle Fishburne from 2021-06-08T12:32:03

“Tired of being a deputy”: Michelle Fishburne of Who We Are Now talks about turning a one-two-three punch of pandemic life changes into a 12,000 mile road trip, a book deal, and a newfound calli...

Ep 98 Midlife Gap Year Advocate Lisette Smith from 2021-05-25T12:21:23

“Time to regroup”: Lisette Smith, certified financial planner, on thinking of our work lives in chapters, the best ways to plan for a Midlife Gap Year, and why early retirement may not be as des...

Ep 97 Ballet Production Director Christopher Dennis from 2021-05-11T12:38:36

“That’s my call”: San Francisco Ballet’s Christopher Dennis on the obvious career path that nonetheless had to be pointed out to him, the patience and grace that comes with experience, and the b...

Ep 96 Listeners’ “Still in Rotation” Albums from 2021-04-27T12:56:01

“It means different things all the time, but it always works”: Listeners share stories of the music of their lives, from Prince to Joni Mitchell to The Beastie Boys and everyone in between.

Ep 95 Nonprofit/FinTech Founder Tracey Milligan from 2021-04-13T12:57:55

“Shouldn’t take a miracle”: Tracey Milligan, whose foundation provides services for victims of domestic violence, on hard work, serendipity, and “angels” along the way, plus her recent pivot as ...

Ep 94 Geriatrician Dr. Leslie Kernisan from 2021-03-30T12:55:33

“Practice a certain acceptance”: Dr. Leslie Kernisan, MD, MPH and founder of the Better Health While Aging website and podcast, on how adult children can ask better questions and accept suboptim...

Ep 93 Har Mar Superstar from 2021-03-16T13:45:32

“Existential homecoming”: Har Mar Superstar aka Sean Tillman on the evolution of his music career from sweaty solo act to full band bonanza, his brand new LP Roseville includi...

Ep 92 Play Expert Jeff Harry from 2021-03-02T13:25:30

“The opposite of play is perfection”: Jeff Harry, positive play coach, on using play to navigate hard conversations and relationships, the inspirational power of boredom, and why the pandemic is...

Ep 91 “Share Your Stuff” Author Laura Tremaine from 2021-02-16T13:34:39

“Weird, quirky circumstances”: Author and “10 Things to Tell You” podcaster Laura Tremaine on her new book that encourages readers to share more stories to deepen relationships, foster understan...

Ep 90 Reconciliation Activist J. Christopher Collins from 2021-02-02T13:45:16

“A sense of endless possibility”: Different Together founder J. Christopher Collins on his new book, “Mending Our Union,” why face-to-face conversation by people with differing viewpoints can fo...

Ep 89 Listeners’ 2020 Grief and Gratitude from 2020-12-22T13:23:23

“I grieve and thank Time for all of these reasons”: In this special year-end episode, a compendium of listeners’ stories of the losses they’re grieving and something they're grateful for in 2020...

Ep 88 “Life Is in the Transitions” Author Bruce Feiler from 2020-12-08T13:26:43

“Find an upbeat ending”: NYT bestselling author Bruce Feiler on the power of storytelling when we go through difficult times, the universal patterns of “lifequakes”, and how we can better manage...

Ep 87 Potentialist Joanna Bloor from 2020-11-24T13:24:27

“Figure out your ball”: In her work as “aspiring Fairy Godmother”, tech startup veteran Joanna Bloor talks about uncovering your unique magic, why “adventure timelines” are better than resumes, ...

Ep 86 Epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford from 2020-11-10T13:46:54

“The responsible thing to do”: In this special episode, UCSF public health specialist Dr. George Rutherford MD answers Midlife Mixtape listeners’ questions about COVID, vaccine development, and ...

Ep 85 Community Organizer Angela Lang from 2020-10-27T12:04:19

“Our freedoms are tied together”: Angela Lang, Executive Director of Black Leaders Organizing for Community (BLOC), on why helping a community’s most marginalized citizens creates better outcome...

Ep 84 Therapist Mazi Robinson from 2020-10-13T12:48:55

“This good, hard life”: Licensed counselor Mazi Robinson on the payoff from the pain that may come with midlife transitions, concrete steps for navigating COVID mental health challenges, and liv...

Ep 83 Navy Veteran/Episcopal Priest Andrew Hybl from 2020-09-29T12:46:05

“A bunch of big questions”: Reverend Andrew Hybl on enlisting in the military after 9/11, how doubts raised during active duty in Iraq gradually unfolded into Episcopal priesthood, and how Tupac...

Ep 82 TueNight.com Founder Margit Detweiler from 2020-09-15T13:01:25

“Inquisitive, interested, exploratory”: Margit Detweiler on the motivation behind multimedia “grown-ass lady storytelling” platform TueNight.com, lessons she’s learned about patience and perseve...

Ep 81 What Do You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self? from 2020-08-18T11:40:14

"You have everything you need": In this special episode, Nancy rounds up advice from past guests in answer to the question, “What do you wish you could go back and tell your younger self?” Purpo...

Ep 80 “Home-Baked” Author Alia Volz from 2020-08-04T12:56:36

“A family of raconteurs”: Alia Volz on her new memoir “Home-Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco”, her parents’ pioneering cannabis business, industry evolution from dealin...

Ep 79 Musician Teddy Thompson from 2020-07-21T13:05:20

“Better command of my voice”: Singer/songwriter Teddy Thompson discusses and shares songs from his new album Heartbreaker Please, provides a suggested cocktail pairing, and recalls a life-changi...

Ep 78 Listeners’ Gen X Childhood Summer Stories from 2020-07-07T13:22:07

“But anyway, I’m still alive to tell it”: Listeners share their favorite ‘70s and ‘80s childhood memories, from banana-seat bike rides to boardwalk employment to the educational television jingl...

Ep 77 Journalist Otis Taylor Jr. from 2020-06-23T13:06:21

“Not interested in telling stories from the top down”: SFChronicle reporter Otis Taylor Jr on the media’s ability to open readers’ eyes by sharing diverse stories, the importance of local journa...

Ep 76 Affordable Housing Advocate Fay Darmawi from 2020-06-09T13:07:25

“How much do we care?” SF Urban Film Fest founder Fay Darmawi on her cross-disciplinary approach to housing justice, the power of storytelling to change the Affordable Housing Industrial Complex...

Ep 75 Poi Dog Pondering Frontman Frank Orrall from 2020-05-26T13:15:50

“Hardcore reinvention”: Poi Dog Pondering founder and bandleader Frank Orrall talks about learning to trust his instincts in the music business, his musical and culinary side gigs, and the chall...

Ep 74 Educator and Author Jessica Lahey from 2020-05-12T13:14:10

“Stick with the things that really feed you”: NY Times bestselling author of The Gift of Failure Jessica Lahey on pandemic lessons in resilience and self-efficacy, her zig zag career path, and b...

Ep 73 Pop Star Goddesses Author Jennifer Armstrong from 2020-04-28T13:01:23

“Just pretend you’re Beyoncé right now”: Pop culture history writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong talks about her new book Pop Star Goddesses and how channeling both the power and flaws of our favo...

Ep 72 Being Black at School Founder Kelly Hurst from 2020-04-14T13:12:29

“Notice that people have been left out”: Kelly Wickham Hurst of Being Black at School talks about tackling systemic racism, the midlife freedom that comes from saying “I don’t know,” and Wham! i...

Ep 71 Listeners’ Youthful Shenanigans from 2020-03-24T13:13:25

“I must have been insane. No, just a teenager”: Designed to distract you momentarily from your current worries, this listener-contributed episode shares youthful tales of awkwardness, getting in...

Ep 70 Beauty and Style Editor Kim France from 2020-02-18T14:38:33

“You can always make a change”: founding editor of Lucky Magazine Kim France on why we shouldn’t beat ourselves up for caring about appearance as we age, using invisibility as a superpower, and ...

Ep 69 “Why We Can’t Sleep” Author Ada Calhoun from 2020-01-14T14:09:56

“Not just you”: Ada Calhoun, author of “Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis”, unpacks reasons for GenX’s specific midlife challenges and offers ways to cope, from joining clubs to emb...

Ep 68 Author/Podcaster Nancy Davis Kho from 2019-12-03T14:02:54

“It gets easier to find things to be grateful for”: The tables are turned as “A Word on Words” host and author Mary Laura Philpott interviews Midlife Mixtape Podcast host and author Nancy Davis ...

Ep 67 Listeners’Thank-You Stories from 2019-11-19T14:24:33

“Everything that held our family together”: In this special Thanksgiving episode, Midlife Mixtape listeners share thanks for the people who made them who they are today, from grandparents to spo...

Ep 66 Long Term Care Expert Lisa Cini from 2019-11-05T14:31:21

“From fear to freedom”: Leading Alzheimer's and long-term care design expert Lisa Cini on navigating senior living decision-making, leveraging our teens for difficult conversations with our pare...

Ep 65 Author Sarah Ladipo Manyika from 2019-10-22T13:01:35

“Life is a strange journey”: Author Sarah Ladipo Manyika on writing stories she wanted to read but couldn’t find, the beauty of intergenerational friendships, and a big awkward mea culpa from Na...

Ep 64 Urban Farmer Natasha Nicholes from 2019-10-08T13:40:19

“Life is fleeting”: Urban homesteader Natasha Nicholes on how her farm on the South Side of Chicago has created community, why loss has shaped the way she views opportunity, and that time Harry ...

Ep 63 Comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh from 2019-09-24T12:50:25

“I want to perform for 10,000 people”: Feminist Muslim Iranian-American comedian and podcaster Zahra Noorbakhsh on how aging has changed the way she approaches her comedy, the insidiousness of c...

Ep 62 Modern Elder Academy Founder Chip Conley from 2019-09-10T13:25:54

“Not even at halftime”: Hospitality entrepreneur and Wisdom@Work author Chip Conley talks about the benefits of inter-generational mutual mentorship, his midlife wisdom school, and that time he ...

Ep 61 Tucson Mayoral Candidate Randi Dorman from 2019-08-13T13:13:15

“Not the typical politician”: Businesswoman, mom, and first-time political candidate Randi Dorman talks about her vision and plans for Tucson, the power in pursuing your passion, and the best ra...

Ep 60 WomenOnline Founder Morra Aarons-Mele from 2019-07-30T13:30:02

“That’s not for me”: Self-proclaimed “hermit entrepreneur” Morra Aarons-Mele talks about how her award-winning social impact agency leverages the power of women’s connections, midlife boundary m...

Ep 59 Listeners Say: Bring It Back! from 2019-07-16T13:49:11

“I miss monotasking”: Listeners respond to the question “What do you wish you could bring back from your ‘70s/’80s/90’s childhood?” From Marathon Bars to mall lunches to Martha on MTV, we take a...

Ep 58 Transnational Writer Xu Xi   from 2019-07-02T13:55:07

“You’re not alone”: Hong Kong-raised writer Xu Xi reflects on being betwixt and between cultures, languages, and life stages, and channels Confucian wisdom to understand the desire to make a sta...

Ep 57 Leadership Coach Karen Walrond from 2019-06-18T13:50:28

“Follow your curiosity”: Coach, speaker, author, and host of the Make Light podcast Karen Walrond on the benefits of taking ownership of your career, why diversity and inclusion aren’t the same ...

Ep 56 Midlife Mixtape LIVE at Betabrand Podcast Theater from 2019-06-04T13:31:42

“The gift of experience”: Host Nancy Davis Kho, musician Kyle Terrizzi aka M. The Heir Apparent, and SF Chronicle Senior Political Writer Joe Garofoli at Betabrand's Podcast Theater on first con...

Ep 55 The Hard Times Founder Matt Saincome from 2019-05-21T13:35:23

“Try a bunch of stuff”: Matt Saincome, Editor-in-chief of the internet’s most popular music satire site, talks about pursuing the crazy ideas that don’t go away, what makes a good “Aging Punk” j...

Ep 54 Giving Circle Founder Jacqueline Jacobs Caster from 2019-05-07T13:22:02

“Count me in”: Everychild Foundation founder Jacqueline Jacobs Caster on the age-old “Giving Circle” approach to collaborative giving, its value for deepening friendships and meaning at midlife,...

Ep 53 SavvyAuntie.com Founder Melanie Notkin from 2019-04-23T13:57:45

“A life beyond my expectations”: Melanie Notkin talks Generation PANK (Professional Aunts, No Kids) aka women who are childless by choice, chance, or challenge, the complex feelings raised by mo...

Ep 52 Author Mary Laura Philpott from 2019-04-09T13:57:48

“Permission to change”: Mary Laura Philpott, author of the new memoir-in-essays “I Miss You When I Blink,” talks about incremental reinvention, finding the courage to quit and realizing no one e...

Ep 51 Grown&Flown Co-founder Mary Dell Harrington from 2019-03-26T13:59:25

“Letting the kite string out”: Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of the Grown&Flown media platform for parents of kids aged 15-25, talks about the “digital dinner table,” helping first generation...

Ep 50 Listeners’Advice to Younger People from 2019-03-12T13:45:44

"Keep stumbling in the right general direction, and it will all work out... And don't forget to hydrate!"

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Ep 49 Gutsy Girl Caroline Paul from 2019-02-26T15:02:37

"Start embracing bravery as something that opens up your life."

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Ep 48 Concert Photographer Aimee Giese from 2019-02-12T14:38:30

“Redefining success”: Aimee Giese on pivoting from corporate work to creative endeavors, the importance of challenging yourself to new things at midlife, and a brilliant tip for recording shows ...

Ep 47 Career Reentry Experts Kelley Biskupiak and Susan Rietano Davey from 2019-01-29T14:54:52

“Workplace currency”: Susan Rietano Davey and Kelley Biskupiak, career coaches and founders of PrepareToLaunchU, on translating the opt-out years into marketable skills, letting go of perfection...

Ep 46 “Happiness Curve” author Jonathan Rauch from 2019-01-22T14:56:30

“Transition to contentment”: Jonathan Rauch on the scientific reasons life gets better after fifty, why the midlife slump is a normal and necessary, and how it’s a “we” not a “me” problem. Plus,...

Ep 45 HONY Mixtape Couple Ellen and David from 2018-12-18T15:04:42

“Endlessly curious”: Mixtape mavens Ellen and David talk about what it’s like to be a Humans of New York viral sensation, the midlife relationship that mixtapes built, and why rediscovering your...

Ep 44 Moving Consultant Margaret Vandergriff from 2018-12-04T14:35:29

“Grateful for crazy missteps”: Moving consultant Margaret Vandergriff on common mistakes in finding your midlife happy place, the importance of feeling the vibe, and how she turned her own movin...

Ep 43 Humorist/Playwright R. Eric Thomas from 2018-11-20T14:57:29

“Embrace the mystery”: “Eric Reads the News” columnist R. Eric Thomas on how a playwright became Elle.com’s current events humor columnist, his approach to pop culture osmosis, and drinking eggn...

Ep 42 Listeners’ Most Memorable Teenage Jobs from 2018-11-06T15:33:48

“Perhaps not ideal for a teen”: From the obsolete to the funny to the downright gross, Midlife Mixtape listeners share their most memorable means of earning a paycheck during their teen years. S...

Ep 41 Parenting Author KJ Dell’Antonia from 2018-10-23T14:20:11

“Soak up the good”: KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent and the former editor of the New York Times’ Motherlode blog, on Gen X’s particular parenting style, “disasters” vs. “si...

Ep 40 Headcount Co-Founder Andy Bernstein from 2018-10-09T13:32:37

“Power of the collective”: Executive Director Andy Bernstein talks about how Headcount.org works with musicians to promote active citizenship, Headcount’s rock n’ roll office hours, and the unus...

Ep 39 Ballerina Aesha Ash from 2018-09-25T13:19:03

“We are multidimensional”: Swan Dreams Project founder Aesha Ash talks about harnessing the power of imagery to challenge socio-economic and racial norms in ballet, being kind to yourself, and a...

Ep 38 Listeners’First Concerts from 2018-09-11T13:56:35

“Hooked on live shows from that moment on”: From Metallica to Manilow, parking lot panic attacks to pretend roadies, Cow Palace to CBGB’s, Midlife Mixtape listeners answer the question: “What wa...

Ep 37 Journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty from 2018-08-28T14:36:05

“The bear is dinner”:  Barbara Bradley Hagerty, author of “Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife” on two big secrets to midlife happiness, balancing a short- and long-ter...

Ep 36 Author Rob Sheffield from 2018-08-14T14:12:05

“10,000 conversations about Prince”:  Rolling Stone columnist and author Rob Sheffield on how how shared music and memories temper our losses, the benefits to practicing adaptability, and the en...

Ep 35“Listen To Your Mother”Founder Ann Imig from 2018-07-31T14:01:27

“You, Again”: Ann Imig, founder of the “Listen To Your Mother” national staged reading series, on knowing when the time has come to move on, making friends with fear, and why lozenges and jumpsu...

Ep 34 Designer Lesley Evers from 2018-07-17T14:13:24

“Problems into opportunity": Women’s clothing designer Lesley Evers on the wholesale nightmare she turned into a retail renaissance, how she makes her brand more inclusive, and that time Grace J...

Ep 33 Original MTV VJ Martha Quinn from 2018-07-03T14:23:20

“Lightning in a bottle”: MTV VJ and IHeart80s radio host Martha Quinn on her crazy audition for the job of a lifetime, why there’s so much nostalgia for the ‘80s, and learning not to overload he...

Ep 32 Singer/Songwriter Jeffrey Foucault from 2018-06-19T13:56:29

“There’s no shortcut": Along with sneak previews from his new album Blood Brothers, Americana musician Jeffrey Foucault shares his thoughts on impersonation becoming truth, the music economy, an...

Ep 31 Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp from 2018-06-05T14:22:27

“Trust my feet”: Nature hacktivist Rue Mapp on her non-profit’s work to reconnect and strengthen the relationship between nature and communities of color, the healing qualities of outdoor time a...

Ep 30 Democracy Defenders Isabel Kallman and Jeannine Harvey from 2018-05-22T13:58:05

“That next first step”: FeedOurDemocracy.com co-founders Isabel Kallman and Jeannine Harvey on the need for civic and civil engagement, the power of scale, and how all those years of therapy fin...

Ep 29 Humorist Wendi Aarons from 2018-05-08T14:23:49

“My time to call them out:” Award winning humorist Wendi Aarons on the power of protest humor, her admiration for the next generation’s ability to speak up, and her nascent career as a Barry Man...

Ep 28 Feminist Writer Peggy Orenstein from 2018-04-24T14:18:31

“I really stand by my work”: Bestselling author and journalist Peggy Orenstein on three decades of covering issues affecting girls and women, the persistence of the assault on women’s rights, an...

Ep 27 Empathy Expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe from 2018-04-10T14:17:28

“Trusting my special sauce”: Grief and empathy specialist Dr. Kelsey Crowe on concrete ways to convert compassion to action, seeking joy in midlife grief, and outgrowing her own fear of making m...

Ep 26 Resistance Genealogist Jennifer Mendelsohn from 2018-03-27T13:59:25

“My voice is worth hearing”: Journalist Jennifer Mendelsohn on turning her genealogy hobby into a powerful means of combating disinformation, her midlife confidence, and that time she was Mariah...

Ep 25 Hip Hop Choreographer Corey Action from 2018-03-13T14:19:22

“It’s ok to say no:” Bay Area hip hop legend Corey Action on the power of putting your wishes into the Universe, working with the next generation of hip hop activists, and freestyling through un...

Ep 24 Chainstitch Wrangler Kathie Sever from 2018-02-27T15:54:43

“This weird zig-zagging mishmash:” Custom embroidery designer Kathie Sever on being grateful for her circuitous life path, the sustainability trade off between customization and efficiency, and ...

Ep 23 Musician Kathy Valentine from 2018-02-13T15:24:24

“I really like to be scared:” The Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine on the band’s legacy and upcoming “Head Over Heels” musical, her thirst for lifelong learning, and the magic that comes from fol...

Ep 22 Decluttering Expert Dana White from 2018-01-30T15:15:54

“Turn that creativity wheel:” Decluttering expert Dana White unpacks why less stuff means more creativity, how GenXers can help downsizing parents and kids leaving home, and the challenges and p...

Ep 21 Maternal Health Advocate Sera Bonds from 2018-01-16T15:35:46

“Reach over the divide”: Sera Bonds, founder/CEO of Circle of Health International (COHI,) talks about the power of transformative conversation, inherent racism in poverty work, and her changing...

Ep 20 Band Manager Amber Buist from 2017-12-19T15:33:38

“Know your worth:” In this year-end supersize episode, Amber Buist, manager of indie-folk sensations The Accidentals, talks generosity and serendipity on tour with the band. Plus updates and mus...

Ep 19 “Maxed Out” author Katrina Alcorn from 2017-12-05T14:57:18

“It starts with compassion:” Katrina Alcorn, author of “Maxed Out: American Moms on the Brink,” on structural changes needed to help GenX women at the breaking point, a reminder that change is i...

Ep 18 Girl Advocate Lynn Johnson from 2017-11-21T15:03:16

“Not the secondary characters”: CEO of Spotlight: Girls, Lynn Johnson, on how the theater camp she co-founded to help put girls’ stories center stage is going nationwide, her midlife leadership ...

Ep 17 Travel Writer Lavinia Spalding from 2017-11-07T15:53:51

“Enough sky for everyone:” Travel writer and editor Lavinia Spalding on why taking a writer’s perspective can make you a better traveler, the importance of keeping journals, and the virtues of k...

Ep 16 Author Neal Pollack from 2017-10-24T14:15:44

“An infinite number of hobbies”: Author and polymath Neal Pollack on his father/son educational podcast from Audible called “Extra Credit,” how to be a cool dad of a teen (hint: ignore the teen’...

Ep 15 Celebrity Makeup Artist Aliesh Pierce from 2017-10-10T14:31:58

“Take a seat within your soul”: Makeup artist, esthetician, and entrepreneur Aliesh Pierce talks about her early career in music videos, midlife as a time to turn inward, and what made her cry w...

Ep 14 Environmental Entrepreneur Jeff Kirschner from 2017-09-26T14:53:09

“Meet people where they are”: Environmental entrepreneur Jeff Kirschner on how his Litterati project grew from an Instagram photo of a cigarette butt to a global community clean-up, and how data...

Ep 13 DJ Misbehaviour from 2017-09-12T14:23:26

“Something that’s born in us”: DJ Misbehaviour on the reaction she gets as a white, middle-aged woman dropping sizzling hip hop beats, the method to her vinyl-filing madness, and the beauty of h...

Ep 12 Major Mary Jennings“MJ”Hegar from 2017-08-29T14:20:15

“Disproving them by your actions”: Military hero/progressive Congressional candidate Major Mary Jennings “MJ” Hegar on her role in opening jobs for women in the military, her decision to run for...

Ep 11 NPR Music Critic Ann Powers from 2017-08-15T14:15:21

“It’s always in the hips:” NPR music critic Ann Powers discusses her latest book, “Good Booty: Love and Sex, Black and White, Rock and Roll in American Music,” why we need women at the center of...

Ep 10 Filmmaker Jordan Brady from 2017-08-01T14:15:01

“Rug burns on my character:” Filmmaker Jordan Brady on learning (and re-learning) humility, his new do...

Ep 9 Artist Isabel Samaras from 2017-07-18T14:33:07

“Wave a magic paintbrush”: Artist Isabel Samaras talks about applying Old World painting techniques ...

Ep 8 Happiness Expert Dr. Christine Carter from 2017-07-05T14:21:24

“The U-curve of happiness”: Sociologist and happiness expert Dr. Christine Carter talks about meaningful vs. happy lives at midlife, how an outward focus boosts inner happiness, and the U2 concert ...

Ep 7 Pixar Storyteller Scott Morse from 2017-06-20T14:02:45

“Be open to wonder”: Pixar storyteller Scott Morse talks with with Nancy about growing older wi...

Ep 6 Digital Pioneer Jory Des Jardins from 2017-06-06T14:07:04

“A series of cycles:” join Nancy and digital pioneer/BlogHer co-founder Jory Des Jardins as they ...

Ep 5 TV Critic Tim Goodman from 2017-05-23T14:15:39

“Tear up the road map”: Tim Goodman, chief television critic for The Hollywood Repor...

Ep 4 Author/Amoeba Music co-founder Yvonne Prinz from 2017-05-09T15:48:52

“Jazz cigarettes now available in the Jazz Room”: join Nancy and her guest Yvonne Prinz, YA author a...

Ep 3 Comedian Karinda Dobbins from 2017-05-04T15:55:50

Oakland comedian Karinda Dobbins joins Nancy to talk about why humor is so vital in helping audiences step int...

Ep 2 Writer/musician Michelle Gonzales from 2017-05-04T15:32:46

Join Nancy and her guest, author and musician Michelle Cruz Gonzale...

Ep 1 Welcome To the Midlife Mixtape Podcast from 2017-05-02T18:52:13

Welcome to the Midlife Mixtape podcast, where we’ll celebrate Gen X at midlife with humor, heart, and a re...