Episodes
62. What Every Midlife Woman Needs to Know About Money and Retirement Planning, with Shari Rash
Are you a woman over 40 or 50 feeling stressed, behind, or unsure about money, retirement planning, or your financial future? You’re NOT alone — and you’re not stuck. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , financial advisor S...
Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy, Part 1: Five Self Talk Traps
Part 1: Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Why am I the one standing in my own way again?” You’re not broken. You’re human. And in midlife, when change is everywhere, our brains can get extra loud trying to keep us “saf...
61. Changemakers: Mahjong in Midlife for Friendship and Brain Health, with Tori Rittinger
In this Changemakers episode of Mind Your Midlife , Cheryl sits down with Tori Rittinger , founder of Talk Tiles to Me , the first Mahjong studio in the DMV area. And this conversation isn’t just about a game. It’s about what...
Body Image Mindset Series Part 4: Becoming Your Future Self
Part 4: Ever set a fitness or weight goal, feel motivated for a couple weeks… and then watch life slowly knock it off the rails? If you’ve been there, this episode is your reset. I’m wrapping everything up with one powerful q...
60. Gratitude and Thank You Note Habits That Calm Your Nervous System and Make a Difference, with Jennifer Richwine
Have you ever noticed how fast your brain can spiral into worst-case-scenario mode, focused on the worries, the fears, the what-ifs? And yes, you’ve heard that gratitude can help you shift out of that… but maybe it’s felt a l...
Body Image Mindset Series Part 3: Size Labels Aren’t Self-Worth
Part 3: Ever look at a clothing size or a photo of yourself and feel your confidence drop in two seconds flat? You’re not alone. In this private Confidence Deep Dive episode, we’re continuing our body image series with a prac...
59. Empty Nest Emotions That Challenge Midlife Women
Ever wonder why the empty nest hits so much harder than anyone prepared you for? One minute you're cheering your kids on, feeling proud and excited for their new life chapters… and the next, you’re staring at their empty bedrooms wondering how your heart can feel full and broken at the same time. In this heartfelt episode of Mind Your Midlife, I get real about the emotional roller coaster women over 40 and 50 experience when their kids grow up and move out. Whether your adult kids live …
Body Image Mindset Series, Part 2: Design the Way You See Yourself
What Do You Really Want to See When You Look in the Mirror? In this second episode of our subscriber-only Body Image Mindset Series, Cheryl guides you through a surprisingly simple but powerful exercise: deciding what you actually want your relationship with your body to be. Most of us walk around critiquing our bodies on autopilot — noticing every flaw, every angle, every “problem area” we think needs fixing. But very few of us ever stop to ask: What do I truly want to see when I look in th…
58. Leadership Lessons and Career Confidence for Women Over 40, with Tiffany Tate and Mary Tribble
Ever feel like you’ve been doing all the right things at work—but somehow, you’re still not being seen? You’re showing up, doing great work, but the next opportunity just isn’t coming? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not a...
Body Image Mindset Series, Part 1: Why We Struggle
When was the last time you looked in the mirror and felt critical of what you saw? Most of us have had moments — or seasons — of unhappiness with our bodies. In this first part of the Body Image Mindset mini-series, we're tal...
57. Real Talk About Your Midlife Body Image
Body image — it’s one of those topics that every midlife woman can relate to, yet few of us talk about honestly. Why does it get so hard to like what we see in the mirror in our 40s and 50s? And what can we do about it? In th...
A Job Loss You Didn't Want & How to Move Through It - Part 5
Part 5: Ever wonder how to move forward after a job loss you didn’t want—without losing your confidence or momentum? In the wrap-up of this job loss mini-series, I’ll guide you through three key mindset shifts that help midlife women rebuild self-trust, create empowering daily practices, and see new opportunities instead of roadblocks. This conversation is all about finding your footing again—whether you’re starting something new, adjusting to change, or simply figuring out what’s next with …
56. What You Need to Know About Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 40, with Adrian Mamikonian
Intermittent fasting — it’s one of those topics that lights up every group chat. Is it healthy? Is it safe? Does it even work for women in midlife? In this episode, Cheryl sits down with Integrative Health Practitioner Adrian...
A Job Loss You Didn't Want & How to Move Through It - Part 4
Part 4: ((How to subscribe: go to cherylpfischer.com/bonusepisodes or subscribe on Apple Podcasts)) You’ve worked through the emotions, calmed your nervous system, and started shifting your mindset. Now it’s time to take action. In this private Mindset Deep Dive episode, we’re focusing on practical next steps after a job loss you didn’t want. From collaboration and networking to finding new opportunities and building confidence in your next chapter, this episode will help you move forwa...
55. Midlife Clarity: Recognize What Feels Right and Let Go of What Doesn’t
One of the biggest challenges we face in our 40s and 50s is knowing what feels right—and letting go of what doesn’t. In this episode, Cheryl breaks down the idea of “resonance” —why it matters, why it’s not woo-woo, and how i...
A Job Loss You Didn't Want & How To Move Through It - Part 3
Part 3: ((How to subscribe: go to cherylpfischer.com/bonusepisodes or subscribe on Apple Podcasts)) When a job loss happens—especially one you didn’t choose—it can feel like your confidence and direction vanish too. But once the shock starts to settle, it’s time to begin something powerful: your mindset shift. In this private Mindset Deep Dive episode, I’ll help you take the next step after grief and grounding—moving from “Why did this happen?” to “What do I have going for me right now?...
54. Changemakers: Redefining Aging Through Surfing and Movement for Women Over 50, with Inessa Love
What if midlife wasn’t the time to slow down—but to get stronger, happier, and more confident in your body than ever before? In this first episode of our Changemakers series, Cheryl talks with Inessa Love , founder of Sassy S...
A Job Loss You Didn't Want & How to Move Through It - Part 2
Part 2: ((How to subscribe: go to cherylpfischer.com/bonusepisodes or subscribe on Apple Podcasts)) Career shock hits like a wave—loud mind, tight chest, and a story that says you’re too late to start over. We’re here to offer something steady: a set of simple, science‑backed practices that help you honor your feelings, regulate your body, and get your thinking brain back online so you can make your next move with confidence. We start by going straight at the hard stuff using EFT tapping. Yo…
A Job Loss You Didn't Want & How to Move Through It - Part 1
Part 1: ((How to subscribe: go to cherylpfischer.com/bonusepisodes or subscribe on Apple Podcasts)) The ground can vanish overnight—a layoff, a closure, a firing—and what floods in isn’t clarity, it’s noise. We open this mini-series on unwanted job change by giving you something stronger than pep talks: permission to feel, language for what’s happening inside, and two practical tools that bring your nervous system back within reach. We start where most advice skips ahead—naming the mes...
53. Curiosity Builds Confidence and Beats Fear When Redesigning Your Midlife
When was the last time you pushed a button just to see what happens? In this episode, Cheryl shares a funny (and surprisingly insightful) story about her Ring camera — and how it led to a big realization about curiosity, conf...
52. Making Midlife Fitness Fun for Women Over 40, with Erika Shannon
We know we should exercise. But when moving your body feels like a chore, it’s easy to resist it. What if instead of “should,” we started looking at movement as something joyful, energizing, and protective of our long-term he...
51. The Questions Gen X Women Need to Ask Our Parents Now
Episode 51: We feel like we know our parents or older relatives inside and out—but what if there are entire chapters of their lives we've never heard about? Imagine being able to ask the right questions now, so you don’t miss...
50. How to Talk to Doctors About Menopause and Hormone Health in Midlife, with Adrian Thompson, PA-C
Episode 50: Menopause isn’t a maybe—it’s a certainty for every woman lucky enough to live long enough. Yet despite the fact that half the population will experience it, perimenopause and menopause are still some of the most c...
Social Media and the Comparison Trap for Gen X Women (Ep. 49)
Episode 49: Ever catch yourself scrolling through social media and suddenly feel… less than? You’re not alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , we dig into why so many women over 40 and 50 fall into the comparison trap ...