EP #443: Midlife Career Transition from Finance to Interior Design with Darlene Malaney
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Release Date: 01/22/2026
EP #444: Becoming an Accidental Olympics Journalist in Midlife with Alison Brown
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Today’s episode is about becoming an accidental Olympics journalist in midlife with Alison Brown. Alison Brown is the co-host and co-producer of Keep the Flame Alive, the smart and fun podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics. The podcast has been accredited by the USOPC for Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, and Milano-Cortina 2026. Learn more:
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EP #443: Midlife Career Transition from Finance to Interior Design with Darlene Malaney
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Today’s episode is about managing fear of change and a midlife career transition from finance to interior design with Darlene Malaney. I originally interviewed Darlene on my sister's podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today I’m sharing this episode here on the Women in the Middle® Show because Darlene was also a client in the Women in the Middle Academy; she also shares her midlife career transition journey from unfulfilled and unhappy to clarity and joy, and talks about her personal experience with decision-making in a way that I know you’ll relate to and get a lot from....
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EP #442: A Surprising Art Form That Led To Finding Purpose: The Naked Man Project with Michelle Dovey
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Shame can silently shape how you see the world. My guest today is Michelle Dovey, who is an artist, bestselling author, and creator of The Naked Man Project and The Naked Man Oracle. After dismantling her own shame through the radical act of drawing 100 naked men, she now helps women – and organizations – reclaim aliveness, creativity, and authentic power. Her talks blend art, humor, and psychology to spark conversations that break taboos, challenge perfectionism, and inspire courage. She has been featured internationally and is known for creating safe, transformative spaces where...
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EP #441: What Your Bucket List Wants You to Know (Before You Do Anything About It)
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
What if your bucket list isn’t a list at all? What if it’s a voice—your future self—quietly trying to get your attention? In this episode of Women in the Middle, we take the pressure off the idea of a bucket list and explore it in a completely different way. Instead of treating it like a to-do list or a set of goals, we imagine what your bucket list might say to you if it could talk—about the dreams you’ve postponed, the ways you’ve put yourself last, and what still matters as time starts to feel different in midlife. Learn more:
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EP #440: The Best Midlife Resolution: One Decision Your Future Self Will Thank You For
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A New Year’s resolution can feel especially frustrating in midlife. Instead of excitement, they often trigger resistance, self-doubt, and the familiar thought: “Why bother?” In this episode, I offer a different approach to goal-setting after 50; it’s one that’s compassionate, realistic, and surprisingly motivating. Rather than focusing on what you should do, you’ll learn how to make one decision your future self will thank you for. Learn more:
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EP #439: Encore: Pick Your Top 10 Days of the Year: Celebrate Midlife with Connection
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Today’s encore episode is all about how to make a fun and special connection with a “Top 10 Days of the Year” list for your new year celebration in midlife…or at any age. It’s a special encore episode that is perfect to hear again at this time of year. You’ll discover an idea from podcast guest Bob Schneeweiss (originally from Episode 78, Why You Should Celebrate Family Traditions in Midlife) that’s a powerful idea for a new tradition for the new year. Learn more:
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EP #438: Your 7-Step Guide to Regret-Proof Your Holidays in Midlife
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Today's episode is all about your 7-step guide to regret-proofing your holidays in midlife. Discover 7 specific tips to help you manage your mind, your feelings, and your enjoyment when you’re with your family over the holidays. This leads to minimizing the likelihood you’ll have regrets. Learn more:
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EP #437: Leading for Wellness AND THRIVING AT WORK in Midlife with Dr. Patricia Grabarek
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Today's episode is about the importance of leading and leadership for wellness and creating a corporate culture where everyone thrives. Patricia Grabarek, PhD, is the author of "Leading for Wellness": How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, the co-founder of Workr Beeing, and a seasoned Industrial/Organizational Psychologist specializing in workplace wellness, organizational culture, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. With a background in both consulting and internal roles. Learn more:
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EP #436: Your Permission Slip Ceremony in Midlife
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Today's episode is all about why you should give yourself a midlife permission slip and even make a ceremony to celebrate! Specifically, we’re talking about giving yourself permission to make yourself happy in midlife. It might seem strange that this is even necessary. Unfortunately, it’s quite common to hold yourself back when it comes to your dreams. Learn more:
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EP #435: Grieving the Job You Loved (or Hated) and Moving Forward in Midlife with Laverne McKinnon
Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast
Today's podcast interview is about thriving after grieving a job you love. My guest today is Laverne McKinnon. Laverne is an executive and leadership coach specializing in career transitions—whether recovering from a setback, embracing a pivot, or stepping into a leadership role with confidence. Learn more:
info_outlineToday’s episode is about managing fear of change and a midlife career transition from finance to interior design with Darlene Malaney.
I originally interviewed Darlene on my sister's podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today I’m sharing this episode here on the Women in the Middle® Show because Darlene was also a client in the Women in the Middle Academy; she also shares her midlife career transition journey from unfulfilled and unhappy to clarity and joy, and talks about her personal experience with decision-making in a way that I know you’ll relate to and get a lot from.