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Dec. 12, 2025

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...

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Dec. 5, 2025

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...

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Nov. 28, 2025

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...

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Nov. 21, 2025

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 …

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Nov. 14, 2025

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...

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Nov. 7, 2025

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...

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Oct. 31, 2025

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...

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Oct. 24, 2025

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...

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Oct. 17, 2025

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...

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Oct. 10, 2025

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...

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Oct. 3, 2025

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...

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Sept. 26, 2025

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...

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Sept. 19, 2025

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...

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Sept. 12, 2025

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 ...

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Sept. 8, 2025

Permission to Thrive and to Redefine Your Midlife, with Dr. Wendy O'Connor (Ep. 48)

(Episode 48) Ever find yourself asking, “Is this really it?” You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this empowering episode of Mind Your Midlife, Cheryl Fischer sits down with Dr. Wendy O’Connor, a Stanford-trained positive psychologist and success coach, to talk about what it truly means to thrive as women over 40. We dig into the difference between success and happiness, how to stop living by everyone else’s “shoulds,” and why giving yourself permission to thrive may be the most importa…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Why Midlife Women Struggle to Relax and How to Change That (Ask MYM, Ep. 47)

Episode 47: Ever feel like you should be doing more—or maybe the opposite, like you just want to relax but wonder if that’s “enough”? In this Ask Mind Your Midlife episode, I’m tackling your real-life questions about rest, re...

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Aug. 29, 2025

What If You've Been Funny All Along? Comedy and Humor in Midlife with Lynn Harris (Ep. 46)

You’ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, and science agrees. But did you know that being funny isn’t something you’re either born with or not? My guest today, Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy, is here to s...

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Aug. 22, 2025

Midlife Self Care Made Simple with EFT Tapping (Ep. 45)

Ever asked yourself, why do I feel guilty taking time for myself? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry that belief anymore. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , I’m sharing the powerful practice of EFT tapping and g...

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Aug. 19, 2025

How Midlife Women Can Recognize Domestic Abuse, Build Confidence, and Help Other Women, with Tiffiny Newton (Ep. 44)

Whether or not you've personally dealt with abuse, you most likely know someone who has. In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife, I talk with domestic abuse survivor and advocate Tiffiny Newton about how women over 40 and 50 can recognize the signs of abuse, protect their self confidence, and reclaim their joy. Tiffiny shares her personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship and transforming that pain into purpose—helping women spot red flags, set boundaries, and understand …

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Aug. 15, 2025

10-Minute Walking Meditation for Midlife Women to Calm Your Mind and Lift Your Mood (Ep. 43)

Ever feel like your brain just won’t stop racing? Imagine getting your steps in and finding your calm—all in just ten minutes. In this episode, I guide you through a simple but powerful walking meditation designed especially ...

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Aug. 11, 2025

Why Midlife Might Be the Best Time to Stop Overthinking - Patreon Is Here (Ep. 42)

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you’ve probably had this moment: You should feel confident by now… but you find yourself staring at a decision, second-guessing every move, and wondering why it feels so hard to just choose...

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Aug. 8, 2025

The Truth About Sleep Aids and Insomnia for Women Over 50, with Morgan Adams (Ep. 41)

Ever wondered why you’re wide awake at 3am—and nothing seems to help? You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , I sit down with sleep coach Morgan Adams to talk about why so ma...

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Aug. 1, 2025

Ask Mind Your Midlife: Meditation, Self-Confidence, and the Power of Color (Ask MYM Part 1, Ep. 40)

Ever wish you could just ask someone what to do when midlife feels messy, unclear, or overwhelming? Now you can. Welcome to the very first episode of Ask Mind Your Midlife , a new Q&A series where I answer your real questions...

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July 29, 2025

The Heroine's Journey: How to Find Your Path in Midlife, with Joan Perry (Ep. 39)

Ever asked yourself, Is this all there is? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife , I talk with bestselling author Joan Perry about how women over 50 can stop dragging their flowe...

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