Best Middleage Podcasts (2024)

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A Death Doula Becomes a Celebrity 41:52

4h ago41:52

41:52

Enjoy this rebroadcast of my interview with Alua Arthur, death doula and now New York Times Best Selling Author of Briefly Perfectly Human. This book on the importance of thinking about our death has resonated with many of us, including top influencers from media outlets including The New York Times, NPR and CNN. Alua Arthur is the Founder of Going…

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342. 7 Challenges Larger Runners Face and How to Get Past Them 24:59

12m ago24:59

24:59

Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A. I think it's a good one, and B. I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. Discover the biggest challenges you’re facin…

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Medieval Corruption and Protection with Jonathan Lyon 48:43

24m ago48:43

48:43

Sometimes the very people we trust to help us keep law and order are wolves in sheep’s clothing. This week, Danièle speaks with Jonathan Lyon about a powerful medieval position which could easily lend itself to violence and corruption: church advocate. To learn more about Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the 14th Century, go to https://medie…

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Episode 131: Judge Ya Later 59:36

7h ago59:36

59:36

What will our kids say about us in therapy? Mel is taking exams by proxy and not loving it. Gabs shares real mindset shift around fitness and we talk about narcissists. As always, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or questions you have and we will offer our best advice & thoughts in future episodes. Re…

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#309 What An Equal Relationship Looks Like 38:15

2h ago38:15

38:15

When I work with many of my clients regarding their one-up and one-down beliefs and behaviors, they often find themselves at a loss to describe what an equal response would look like or sound like in their circumstance. We don't live in a world where equal partnerships have been modeled for us, in fact, mostly we live in a world where the opposite …

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Ep 187: The Rock Docs 1:21:21

5d ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Did you know there were so many documentaries about rock and metal? Real ones, fake ones, big ones, small ones, perky and floppy, more or less than a handful. A lot. We talk about some of them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mametalcast/message

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Midlife Muffin Top: 6 Science-Backed Lifestyle Steps 25:09

13h ago25:09

25:09

EP 120: MIDLIFE MUFFIN TOP... I know you can relate. As a midlife woman, do you struggle to find consistency in your diet? I do! Do you find yourself snacking when you're bored or when your college kid leaves the nest again to go back to school? I do! Do you wish that your weight loss was sustainable and easy to maintain? I do!!! This mini episode …

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341. 3 Steps to Your Best Race Ever 28:31

28m ago28:31

28:31

Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A. I think it's a good one, and B. I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. There are so many traps we can fall into whe…

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Rewriting the First Crusade with Thomas Smith 53:53

1h ago53:53

53:53

Medieval historians are faced with the daunting task of having to piece together around a thousand years of history without all that many written sources to speak of. But what happens if it turns out that some of the most important sources we’ve been using have been - let’s say - touched up a little? This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas Smith abou…

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Episode 130: We Didn't Need The Structure 48:02

5h ago48:02

48:02

Gabby is worried that we don't have enough of a bedrock for our episodes but Mel is embracing of the whimsy. Very mixed messages/role reversal for us. This episode brings a middle of the night house emergency, why we love listening to regular people podcasts, our fav true crime shows or docs and Mel's deep connection to Paul Mescal via working at t…

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#308 Stop Dabbling and Start Doing 33:16

6h ago33:16

33:16

Some of the areas where we can feel the most stuck in our lives are places where we are just dabbling with change in our lives rather than digging in and doing what needs to happen to create the change we want. And yet, dabbling is comfortable and easy and even justifiable, whereas committing to doing is scary and risky and requires some determinat…

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What is Ageless Aging? 40:02

3h ago40:02

40:02

Maddy Dychtwald is recognized by Forbes as one of the Top 50 female futurists globally, for nearly 40 years. She has been deeply involved in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s fundamentally transforming our lives and the world at large. She is an internationally acclaimed author, public speaker, Wall Street Journal blogger, and thou…

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Midlife’s 10 Things! 17:00

4d ago17:00

17:00

Calling all midlifers! Today I’m reviewing my first year as a half-empty nest mom. Ugh! In this 15 min quickie, I have so many thoughts and questions that I know you’re probably having too… So, in the regular Flexible Neurotic style I’m getting honest and vulnerable in this solo mini-sode. With one kid (teen son) in college and the other finishing …

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340. Is 20 Seconds of Running Enough? 15:46

26m ago15:46

15:46

When I teach beginners how to start running, I have them running for 15 to 30 seconds, followed by a minute of walking, repeated 10 times. And the first question I get almost every single time is, “Is that enough?” Well this week, I'm sharing my answer to this question, and inviting you to question what “enough” means to you. Get full show notes an…

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A Catch-Up (And a Big Reveal) with Dan Jones 59:24

17m ago59:24

59:24

Bestseller and broadcaster Dan Jones has been busy with a whole bunch of new projects since he was last on The Medieval Podcast. This week, Danièle catches up with Dan about his latest documentaries, novels, and hit podcast - and together they share some exciting news for medieval fans. To listen to Danièle and Dan introduce The Iron King, go to ht…

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Episode 129: Bran Rods 53:01

4h ago53:01

53:01

This week we are comparing and contrasting bread quality and cereal brands between the UK and the US, unused baby names, our favourite old school bloggers, and The Idea of You. As always, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or questions you have and we will offer our best advice & thoughts in future epis…

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#307 Curiosity, Not Criticism 32:17

16d ago32:17

32:17

When we're not paying close attention, we can very easily slip into critical words and behaviors in our relationships. Often, we won't even see it, because in our minds we are being helpful or just expressing concern or our opinion, but it can still very easily be perceived as criticism. And criticism breaks down relationship by treading on trust a…

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Ep 186: Bon Jovi 2:07:08

12d ago2:07:08

2:07:08

Oh No-Vi! It's Bon Jovi! Hop on the bandwagon with us as everyone is alight with chatter of Bon Jovi, the new doc, and how we all seem to adore New Jersey (jk) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mametalcast/message

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The Eastburn Family Murders 1:05:03

19d ago1:05:03

1:05:03

On Mother's Day 1985, the bodies of Katie, Kara, and Erin Eastburn were found brutally murdered in their Fayetteville, NC home. A man named Tim Hennis was quickly identified as a suspect and subsequently charged with the murders. However, even with all of the evidence pointing directly at Tim, the case would not be wrapped up until 25 grueling year…

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Midlife Body Aches & Frozen Shoulder 1:06:10

21m ago1:06:10

1:06:10

EP 118: Are you a midlife woman experiencing intense shoulder pain? I was! Does your body just ache? Mine does. Is your doctor suggesting it’s just a pickle-ball injury or you just gotta push through the midlife grind? Mine was too! (even though I don’t play pickle-ball, lol) Are you knee deep digging through google for answers to why you can’t f*k…

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339. Are You a Real Runner? How To Stop Doubting Yourself 19:33

21d ago19:33

19:33

Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A. I think it's a good one, and B. I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. One thought I hear all the time in my commun…

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Episode 128: Mel Brings Things 55:48

8d ago55:48

55:48

This week Mel brings a small host of things to discuss on the podcast: toxic traits, the female gaze, grocery store ettiquette, and Andrew Garfield. Enjoy! As always, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or questions you have and we will offer our best advice & thoughts in future episodes. Reach us on hel…

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#306 The Problem with Happiness 28:12

4h ago28:12

28:12

We live in a society that can be a little happiness obsessed at times. And though the thought of being happy all the time can sound lovely, it's just not going to happen. Life is meant to be messy, to be challenging, and to provide us with a lot of opportunities to figure out the tough stuff. It can be difficult to remember this when we live in a w…

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May the Fourth Be With You... and You and You... Not You 41:29

1d ago41:29

41:29

Just a quick episode to catch up on what the Joel & Cole Express has been up to. Cash & Joel talk about Cash's return to professional wrestling, upcoming Middle-Aged and Mediocre projects, and the Whiff Whaff series on the Ray Gun Radio/Middle-Aged and Mediocre YouTube page (Episode 1 is available now!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…

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Women Over 50 Walking the Camino de Santiago 43:54

14d ago43:54

43:54

Anyone out there believe in synchronicity? Many of you know that I am walking part of the Camino de Santiago in May. I’ve been thinking, planning and talking about it alot. One night I was scrolling and I fell upon a group called Women of a Certain Age–WOACA. I was intrigued. Then I was surprised– more than 10k members. Comments stating how special…

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Midlife Hacks & Habits 25:42

27d ago25:42

25:42

EP 117: Midlife philosophy, marriage, health and action steps. Ready for a little midlife motivation from the midlife health queen herself? My guest tells us what it means to “live life from the inside out”, a practice that she embraces for connecting to her inner voice and taking necessary action steps. Looking for a midlife lifestyle reset? Ready…

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338. What to Do if You're Not Making Progress 26:20

27d ago26:20

26:20

Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A, I think it's a good one, and B, I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. Discover what to do if you currently believe…

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Medieval Arthurian Literature with Kathy Cawsey and Elizabeth Edwards 49:13

12d ago49:13

49:13

For over a thousand years, people have been captivated by the tales of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. And each generation and culture has shaped the story of Arthur to meet their own aesthetic and political needs. This week, Danièle speaks with Kathy Cawsey and Elizabeth Edwards about the changing face of Arthur, the way his legend…

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Episode 127: Pretend Music Critics 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Welcome to the MAE pretend music critic episode. There's loads of great female artists with new music out so we're doing a little overview of our favourites and least favourites. Yes, we cover TTPD and Mel shares a funny story of body shaming. As always, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or questions y…

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#305 When We Don't Feel 'Good Enough' 31:14

20d ago31:14

31:14

Most of us, at one time or another, have had a story that we are not good enough. And it can really wreak havoc in our lives. It can cause us to feel insecure, and from that place we struggle to be the person we really want to be. Understanding how to address our 'not good enough' thoughts is a life-changing skill that will bring a confident and be…

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Ep 185: MAMH does TESLA 1:40:09

24d ago1:40:09

1:40:09

The 3-Legged Stool returns and we are soaking in our own filth and the songs of TESLA. Hardin has the sniffles and David has the runs trying to escape those guitar riffing madmen from Stockton. Try to keep up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mametalcast/message

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Midlife Mojo ASAP! 18:31

22d ago18:31

18:31

EP 116: As a midlife woman, do you want to find a “thing”, a passion, something that makes you feel connected to yourself and others? Me too! This mini episode has some serious and practical nuggets for you! Get ready for a step-by-step guide to reclaiming your time and creativity in the second half of our lives. My midlife hottie guest shares all …

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337. 6 Ways to Have Your Best Race Ever 37:38

1M ago37:38

37:38

Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A, I think it's a good one, and B, I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. I’ve been receiving a lot of requests for me…

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Medieval Coins with Rory Naismith 47:48

11d ago47:48

47:48

Because they’re so familiar, coins can sometimes seem to be a part of the natural order. But in the Early Middle Ages, just about everything to do with coins was in flux, from where they were sourced, to who was using them. This week, Danièle speaks with Rory Naismith about the complex world of medieval coins. You can support this podcast on Patreo…

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Episode 126: Good Job, Mama 56:13

21d ago56:13

56:13

Comin' in hot with some solid recommendations from Gabs that are countered by some conversation about the ways that motherhood is depicted. We also share some of the things that you told us make you feel like a grown ass adult. Hard relating. As always, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or questions yo…

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#304 Personalities, Preferences, and Perspectives 33:27

14d ago33:27

33:27

It is really easy for us to create dysfunctional and destructive relationships when we haven't learned how to respect and honor others' personalities, preferences, and perspectives. These three things are at the heart of who people are, and when we reject these things, we reject them. And when we reject them, we shut down the opportunity to create …

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Earth Day Special: Discovering Birding in Retirement 44:16

16d ago44:16

44:16

I was thinking about who would be a great guest for Earth Day. I wanted to talk with someone who is committed to nature, has a zestful attitude towards life and has shown resilience in her life despite dealing with painful losses. If she was an adventurous traveler that would be even better. Then I realized I knew just the woman! Irene Mazzocchi is…

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Solar Eclipse of Our Cold Dead Hearts 1:01:15

17d ago1:01:15

1:01:15

The Joel & Cole Express is back with another episode and this time it's just two dudes talking about the solar eclipse, the worst ways to die, the most fun ways to die, and the most likely way they'll each die. Cash & Joel also delve into some true crime and discuss the horrific and awful acts carried out during the eclipse by Danielle Johnson, aka…

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Big Feelings… Real Tools 13:51

1M ago13:51

13:51

EP 115: Parenting hormonal teens while battling hormones yourself?! Me too! You are not alone there and according to parenting expert Dr. Lisa Damour there are some tools in teaching them to navigate “big feelings”, while maintaining you are own sense of equilibrium, as a parent. Honestly, this was an amazing reminder for myself and I know that so …

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336. How to Keep Going When You Want to Quit 27:47

1M ago27:47

27:47

Hey Runners, I have a little surprise for you this week. I'm bringing back an episode that was really popular in the past because A, I think it's a good one, and B, I have a hunch there's someone out there who needs to hear it again. So I hope you enjoy it and I'll be back with a new episode really soon. Listen in this week as I list the red flags …

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Medieval Fish with Richard Hoffmann 42:01

18d ago42:01

42:01

Part of both faith and fashion, fish was an important ingredient in the medieval diet. And because of this, medieval fishing was much more sophisticated than just a rod, a line, and a worm. This week, Danièle speaks with Richard Hoffmann about what people were eating, how they caught it, and how fish farming evolved over time. You can support this …

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Episode 125: Dopamine Deficit 45:18

23d ago45:18

45:18

Gabby is in a self-enforced shopping and sugar embargo so today she tortures herself by talking about things we would like to spend our money on! We also discuss body dysmorphia during your cycle, the Quiet on Set Documentary and the personality of Dakota Johnson. Enjoy! As always, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dil…

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#303 The Thought Model Reteach 36:12

2M ago36:12

36:12

Although I talk about the thought model and use it here on the podcast, it's been a while since I talked about the basic parts of it and how they work together. On this podcast we will be looking at how the circumstances in our lives are neutral, how we have thoughts about those circumstances, how those thoughts create feelings, how our feelings fu…

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