Best Middleage Podcasts (2024)

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#314 When Setting Boundaries Is Hard 31:16

2h ago31:16

31:16

Setting healthy boundaries is an important part in every relationship, and sometimes, it is just so hard. When the other person is not happy about the boundary, when they get angry or make accusations or threats, it can be so challenging to stick with what we feel is important for our relationship. So, when we get pushback from those few special pe…

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Unintentionally Poo Heavy 51:11

4h ago51:11

51:11

Sorry guys, we need to offer a trigger warning here for a couple of poo related stories, right out of the gate on this episode. We're telling quite a few tales today including a poo intruder, the shocking price of fast food, our feelings about replacing underwear and some readers shooting their shot and asking a very deep question. As always, pleas…

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Middle-Aged and Mediocre - Hot Dog Heroes 45:18

18m ago45:18

45:18

Movies, drive-thru trauma, and a gamer puts way too much effort into being a loser. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

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Eating In Your “Age of Wisdom”--No More Fad Diets! 43:29

3d ago43:29

43:29

If you’ve followed me, you know I am no fan of dieting and restriction, because we all know where that leads– in a shame cycle that erodes our relationship with ourselves. Caroline Drury is a transformational coach who focuses on, as she likes to call it, "the age of wisdom", meaning that her midlife clients have an abundance of life experience and…

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Midlife Blood Sugar, Insulin Resistance & Protein 1:17:51

23h ago1:17:51

1:17:51

EP 123: Blood sugar! Are you a midlife woman just learning about the dreaded blood sugar saga or you already know you are insulin resistant? Maybe you feel clunky and tired? Maybe you have gained a few pounds? Do you want to learn some simple lifestyle changes that can help you balance your blood sugar, feel better and lose some extra weight? Want …

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346. Run-Walk Like a Pro 20:45

1d ago20:45

20:45

Join me this week as I talk about run-walk intervals and how finding the right pattern for you will maximize your run. I want to share with you how I learned to make running feel almost effortless for me, and how you can do the same. Get full show notes and more information here: http://notyouraveragerunner.com/346…

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Cleaning Up Renaissance Italy with Jane Stevens Crawshaw 44:32

1d ago44:32

44:32

Medieval citizens took steps to actively avoid living in filth. But how did they accomplish it? What were some of the ground rules? And how did this change when your city was also surrounded by water? This week, Danièle speaks with Jane Stevens Crawshaw about environmental policies in fourteenth and fifteenth-century Genoa and Venice. You can suppo…

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#313 Divorce Is Not the End, Part 2 39:01

4d ago39:01

39:01

This week I get to interview my husband, Sione, on his experience with moving forward after divorce. Though it can often feel as though divorce is the end, and it absolutely is in some ways, it can also be the beginning of greater self-awareness, cleaning up your dysfunctional behaviors, and creating a life, and even a relationship, you could only …

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Episode 136: Q & A Time! 1:17:51

4d ago1:17:51

1:17:51

In this weeks episodes we put each other in the hot seat and answer your burning questions! 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 hello@makinganeffortpodcast.com! And you'd be so welcome to support…

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Tom Green Dreams 1:08:10

10d ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Why did Ben Affleck's son have to return his XBox in "The Company Men"? Have you ever had a Tom Green dream? What's the dumbest war ever warred? If these are the questions you're seeking answers for, we've got you covered in this episode! We also figure out the answer to the very dumb question, "wHy IsNt ThErE a sTrAiGhT PrIdE mOnTh!?" --- Send in …

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Braver & Newer You: 10 nuggets 1:27:18

8d ago1:27:18

1:27:18

EP 122: 6 month “midlife review” for you. It is 6 months into the new year. Have you taken any of those personal steps that you might have pondered on January 1? This is not general “self help” bla bla. This is the real juice. Midlife woman, I know you are ready for a personal “uplevel” because you are here! Wanting a pivot, reset, rei-ignition, wi…

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345. The Easiest Way to Start Running 22:55

8d ago22:55

22:55

This week, I help you refine the basic skills you already have so you can truly love running and feel like the badass you are. I’m showing you why my approach to running differs from other coaches or running apps, and the 3 most common mistakes beginner runners make so you can avoid feeling defeated before you’ve even begun. Get full show notes and…

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Bede and the Theory of Everything with Michelle Brown 44:25

8d ago44:25

44:25

Medieval writers were enthusiastic about sharing everything they knew about the world and how they made sense of it. One writer who was both a superstar in his day and hugely influential in our understanding of the past is the Venerable Bede. This week, Danièle speaks with Michelle Brown about Bede’s life, his contribution to a medieval understandi…

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Episode 135: Lady, Hand My Wee Bag Back 58:31

11d ago58:31

58:31

A catch up, a Bridgerton review, and most importantly a Iris storytime. 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 hello@makinganeffortpodcast.com! And you'd be so welcome to support the podcast by join…

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#312 Divorce Is Not the End, Part 1 41:24

11d ago41:24

41:24

Divorce is tough, and when it happens to you, it can be devastating, and it can feel like the end. And to be honest, in many ways it is. But divorce can also be the beginning of finding yourself in a way you never have before. It can be the beginning of understanding who you really are and how you can grow into a healtheir and happier version of yo…

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Overcoming the Intergenerational Trauma Around Drowning 42:58

13d ago42:58

42:58

For anyone who has ever feared water or wished they’d learn to swim, this episode is for you. I met our Susana Mueller at a podcasting conference I recently attended. She introduced herself and said she thought she knew me. A chemist originally from Cuba, now a resident of Florida, I don’t think our paths ever crossed. But we talked about her podca…

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More Middle-Aged... More Mediocre... We're Back! 1:01:21

17d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

We debate the hottest political issue in our nation's history... electrified water or shark? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/middleagedandmediocre/message

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344. Choose Your Hard 30:20

15d ago30:20

30:20

Discover how to choose your hard in a way that serves you. I’m sharing why our brains always try to convince us to take the easy option, and then beat us up for it. When you bring your awareness to this pattern, you’ll be able to make decisions in one moment that will actually benefit you in the long term, no matter how difficult it feels in that m…

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A Year in Early Medieval England with Eleanor Parker 45:40

19d ago45:40

45:40

How did the people of the past think about the calendar year? And what were some of the events they looked forward to? This week, Danièle speaks with Eleanor Parker about some of the big feasts and festivals of early medieval England, how they were celebrated, and the exact date the universe was created. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go…

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Episode 134: Pig Face Annoying 30:36

18d ago30:36

30:36

Enjoy this delirious conversation (which was our second take of the day after some technical difficulties). We discuss Taylor Swifts re-records, Gabby needing to watch Girls, and how everyone is a rat or a pig. It's ridiculous. But it also works. As always, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or question…

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#311 The Business and the Personal of Relationships 37:13

18d ago37:13

37:13

There are parts of our relationships that we would consider 'business', and parts that we would consider 'personal'. When we get the two all jumbled together, we end up with a lot of drama and miscommunication. On this podcast I'm talking with my great friend and fellow coach Wendy Lee Johnson about how we can recognize these two aspects of our rel…

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Ep 188: Hair Metal Redux minus 1 1:25:27

18d ago1:25:27

1:25:27

Authors schmauthors, who needs them and all their fancy words and glossy pages, AMIRITE? maybe. Hair metal may be perjorative but we're not under oath so here we go. Come and snort some Aqua Net and Stiff Stuff and have at it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mametalcast/message…

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Midlifers, Choose You, Too! 1:26:50

22d ago1:26:50

1:26:50

EP 121: It’s not selfish to put yourself first in midlife. Midlife self obsession is approved. My guest today has 400k social media followers listening to her every word. After being a mother and a wife, a friend, a sister or a career-er when will it be time to be you and choose you, too?!? Today’s guest explains why choosing you in midlife is not …

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343. 3 Simple Ways to Stay Motivated 16:57

24d ago16:57

16:57

Summer is almost here, and this is the time of year a lot of folks decide to start running or step up their training with a race in mind. So, this week I’m giving you three mindset hacks to help you stay motivated because even though now is a great time to start running, staying motivated isn’t always easy. Get full show notes and more information …

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The Capetians with Justine Firnhaber-Baker 54:26

22d ago54:26

54:26

As far as ruling houses go, France's Capetian dynasty easily gives the Plantagenets a run for their money in power, prestige, and scandal. This week, Danièle speaks with Justine Firnhaber-Baker about the fierce and fascinating Capetian dynasty, how they made medieval France, and how they changed the world. You can support The Medieval Podcast on Pa…

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Episode 133: Couples Therapy 52:43

26d ago52:43

52:43

Today we talk about couples therapy in real life and on TV and Mel bangs on about the embodied leadership work she is doing with Michelle. You can find out more about their work and the workshops coming up here: https://www.embodiedleadership.org.uk/ As always, please feel free to get in touch with us about any life or food dilemmas, issues or ques…

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#310 Understanding Our Adaptive Child - 'Us- by Terrence Real 38:25

25d ago38:25

38:25

In Terrence Real's new book 'Us', (one of my newest favorites) he talks about our adaptive child. This is the part of us that learned to adapt to the dysfunctional parts of our childhoods, which we all had. And although these adaptive behaviors served and protected us as children, very often they are destructive to our adult relationships. In this …

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A Death Doula Becomes a Celebrity 41:52

27d 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

1M 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

30d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

1M 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

2M 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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