204. More Glimmers, Less Triggers
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Are you experiencing glimmers or triggers? In the he aftermath of a lost recording, Terri & Melissa share their experiences with technology mishaps, and introduce the concept of 'Glimmers'—positive experiences that contrast with triggers, often associated with negative emotions. They explain the psychological benefits of recognizing glimmers, drawing from an article in Real Simple and videos on TikTok. If you're in Vienna, VA, make sure to check out TikTok Talk/ GlimmerTok Weekend Watch: 00:00 Opening Banter and a...
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203.Transforming Midlife Through Weightlifting
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Transforming Midlife Through Weightlifting: Kim Rahir’s Journey from MS to Master Athlete In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the power of physical strength and mental resilience with their guest, Kim Rahir. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health...
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202. TikTok Helped Me Find A New Hobby
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TikTok has made it easier than ever to find new hobbies to try. Melissa doesn’t want more stuff, but Terri went down a paperback to hardcover book binding rabbit hole and is now obsessed. We have 4 News Items that women over 50 might be interested in and the Weekend Watch. Would you go to an event that starts at 6 and ends at 10Pm? Weekend Watch Huge in France 3 Body Problem The Gentleman Constellation 00:00 Kicking Off with Casual Banter and News Discussion 12:06 Exploring the World of Bookbinding 16:15 Exploring New Hobbies and the Joy of Crafting...
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201. Calm Within Adult Swim: Overcoming Hurdles and Embracing Tiny Adventures with Cori Myka
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In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa welcome Cori Myka, the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and the creator of the Foundations of Change Learning Method. Cori shares her insights on the transformative power of learning to swim as an adult, addressing common fears and obstacles. The discussion explores Cori's approach to teaching swimming, which emphasizes a mindset-first methodology and breaking down learning into small, manageable steps. Cori also discusses the importance of understanding individual differences in buoyancy and responses to water. The episode...
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200.From Books to Bingo: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Adventure with Mixing Up Midlife
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We’re celebrating our beloved 'Mixing Up Midlife' since we just hit a HUGE milestone- our 200th episode! It's been a wild ride filled with adventures, curiosity, and, well, some unexpected steamy book moments. Fourth Wing had us blushing a bit! If you haven’t read it, it's like 'Hunger Games' but with dragons, a touch of magic, and a whole lot of steaminess. Melissa and Terri have finally launched the Ageless Adventure Bingo Card- it’s all about making goal-setting fun and gamified - think of it as a nudge to try new stuff in a playful way. We share some past episodes that...
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199. Climbing Kilimanjaro A Midlife Adventure with Joann Meginley
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In this episode of 'Mixing a Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the adventure of a lifetime with their special guest, Joanne McGinley, who shares her experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at the age of 55. Joanne, a former stay-at-home mom who later built a fitness community and survived the challenges of COVID-19 with her studio, embarked on this journey as part of fulfilling her bucket list. The conversation touches on Joanne's motivations, preparations, and the physical and mental challenges she faced during the climb. It also delves into the importance of strength and mobility...
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198. Marking A Milestone Celebrating Turning 60
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Terri is turning 60 and we’re celebrating! In this emergency podcast episode, Terri & Melissa talk about marking this milestone, the significance of turning 60 and some of the challenges. Terri calls BS on herself and is determined to live more adventurously by doing more of the things she and Melissa encourage others to do. The episode includes a fun Turning 60 trivia quiz, a TikTok that’s a masterclass in story telling and a new weekend watch. 00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebrations 00:46 Self-Reflection and Future Plans 06:48 Fun Trivia and Quiz Time 13:33 The...
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197. Midlife Fantasy Fun: Dungeons and Dragons in the Empty Nest
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Step into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with Terri and Melissa on the latest episode of the 'Mixing Up Midlife' podcast! Join them for a dose of midlife fantasy fun as they delve into this beloved role-playing game from the cozy confines of their Empty Nest. Listen in as Terri and Melissa share their initial confusion and subsequent fascination with D&D, discussing how they believe playing this game could expand their creativity and imagination. Mentioned on the episode: We may receive a small commission for products linked Try It or Buy It Weekend Watch ...
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196. Finding Your Perfect Retirement Location with Margaret Vandergriff, Founder of Your Place Finder
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Have you been searching for the perfect retirement location, but aren't quite sure where that is or how to find it? Today's guest, Margaret Vandergriff, founder of Your Place Finder is here to help! Drawing on 30+ years of prospect research, strategic planning, and consulting/coaching experience, Margaret created the Spark System to guide retirees and almost retirees from deciding to move (or not), to finding their perfect retirement location, to smoothly navigating their move and transition to life in their new location. 0:00 Where to Retire with Margaret Vandergriff...
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195. Romantasy Isn’t New, BookTok is
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Terri and Melissa are transported into the world of Romantasy on today’s episode. Terri shares her long-time love for the genre, highlighting its role in offering complete escapism and its evolution from conventional romance narratives. Terri and Melissa consider how the genre has grown thanks to social media and the popularity of BookTok and have some starter romantasy book recs . They chat about other facets of pop culture like Taylor Swift's Grammy win and the Super Bowl. 00:00 Introduction to Romantasy: A New Genre? 00:24 Romantasy Isn't New 03:38 Exploring the...
info_outlineIn today's episode, Terri talks about her aversion to hotels, her fear of bedbugs and how she's not letting this little phobia get in her way of having fun.
Todays drink: The Red Snapper (AKA Bloody Mary) invented at the St. Regis Hotel's King Cole Bar
Find the recipe here