The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast
The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast is where we strip away the "shoulds" and rewrite what it means to thrive in midlife. From peri menopause to mental health, from career pivots to fierce reinventions, this is your raw, real, no-apologies space to own your power, your voice, and your story.
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The Hustle & Bustle of the Holidays: Navigating Midlife Stress
11/25/2025
The Hustle & Bustle of the Holidays: Navigating Midlife Stress
The Hustle and Bustle of the Holidays: Navigating Midlife Stress, Family Dynamics & New Traditions The holiday season can feel overwhelming—especially in midlife, when stress, emotional triggers, and long-standing family dynamics collide with one of the busiest times of the year. In this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, helps you understand why the holidays can feel heavier in midlife and how to navigate this season with more calm, clarity, and confidence. Whether you’re dealing with complicated family expectations, the pressure to maintain old traditions, or the desire to create new ones, this episode offers practical tools and mental health strategies to reduce holiday stress and support your emotional well-being. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the holidays feel different during midlife and perimenopause The emotional impact of family roles, history, and unspoken expectations How stress, anxiety, and people-pleasing show up this time of year Ways to set healthy boundaries without guilt How to create new traditions that align with who you are now Grounding tools and nervous system support for high-stress moments How to prioritize peace over perfection If you’re looking for a more intentional, balanced, and joyful holiday season, this episode will help you navigate the chaos, reconnect with what matters, and protect your mental health. 🌐 Connect With Mindi Website: https://theunapologeticmidlifepodcast.com/ Instagram: @unapologetic_midlife Facebook: The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast
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Perimenopause is a Bitch
11/18/2025
Perimenopause is a Bitch
🎙️“Perimenopause Is a Bitch” Perimenopause is chaotic, unpredictable, and downright brutal—and for so many women, it feels like walking through midlife with a blindfold on, wondering, “What fresh hell is this?” In this raw and honest episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC, digs into the messy truth of perimenopause: the night sweats, the brain fog, the anxiety, the rage, the aching cold hands, the sleepless nights, the emotional chaos, and the very real identity shifts that come with this season of life. As a licensed mental health counselor and two-time cancer survivor, Mindi shares personal stories and clinical insight while naming the symptoms most women experience but rarely talk about. She also breaks down why so many women feel dismissed by medical providers—and what real advocacy looks like when your body feels unfamiliar and out of control. This episode will make you feel seen. It blends education, humor, lived experience, and truth-telling to help you navigate perimenopause with more clarity, compassion, and power. In this episode, we cover: The “unfiltered” reality of perimenopause symptoms Why midlife can feel like a complete identity crisis How hormones and stress collide to amplify mood swings and anxiety The mental health impact no one warns you about How to advocate for yourself in a medical system that often minimizes women’s symptoms The emotional whiplash of managing life, motherhood, relationships, and a changing brain Why perimenopause isn’t a crisis… it’s an awakening If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re losing your mind—you’re not. You’re evolving. And you deserve real information, real support, and a community that gets it. 🔗 Connect with Mindi Website: Instagram: Facebook:
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The Power of Female Friendships Midlife
11/11/2025
The Power of Female Friendships Midlife
🎙️ EPISODE — The Power of Female Friendships in Midlife Description: Discover why female friendships in midlife are one of the most powerful sources of healing, confidence, and emotional wellness. In this episode of The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast, host Mindi Lobuzzetta — licensed mental health counselor, author, and two-time cancer survivor — explores how meaningful connection and community can transform your midlife experience. From the loneliness many felt after COVID-19 to the renewed importance of sisterhood, Mindi shares real stories and insights about how female friendship supports mental health, reduces stress, and builds resilience. Learn how to nurture deeper relationships, overcome barriers to connection, and rediscover your social joy — no matter what season of life you’re in. You’ll hear: Why strong friendships improve emotional and physical health in midlife How to make new friends and rebuild community after disconnection The role of laughter, vulnerability, and shared experience in women’s well-being Tips for sustaining authentic friendships in a busy, modern world Because when women support one another in midlife, we don’t just age — we thrive. ✨ Tune in for raw reflections, practical wisdom, and the reminder that connection is medicine. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and does not replace professional mental health or medical advice. Follow & Connect: Instagram: Facebook: Website: © Midlife Media 716, LLC — All Rights Reserved.
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Surviving Cancer Twice: I'm still here.
11/04/2025
Surviving Cancer Twice: I'm still here.
🎙️ The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast Hosted by Mindi Lobuzzetta, LMHC — Two-Time Cancer Survivor & Trauma Therapist At 32, Mindi Lobuzzetta faced the unimaginable — first a diagnosis of cervical cancer, then sepsis, and months later, acute myeloid leukemia. That year changed everything. What began as survival became awakening — a journey that ultimately shaped her purpose as a trauma therapist and advocate for authentic, unapologetic living. The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast is where raw truth meets resilience. Each episode offers honest conversations about reinvention, healing, and what it means to thrive — not just survive — through life’s toughest seasons. From mental health and midlife transformation to identity, purpose, and personal growth, Mindi brings her 13+ years as a licensed therapist and her lived experience as a survivor to create a space for connection, courage, and community. This is not about perfection — it’s about power, perspective, and permission to live unapologetically you. 🎧 Tune in weekly to: Explore stories of resilience and midlife awakening Learn tools for healing, growth, and emotional wellness Reclaim your power — one conversation at a time Follow: Instagram: Facebook: ✨ Redefine. Reclaim. Rise. Operated by Midlife Media 716, LLC — All Rights Reserved.
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Welcome to the Unapologetic MidLife Podcast
10/29/2025
Welcome to the Unapologetic MidLife Podcast
🎙️ Episode 1 — “Welcome to The Unapologetic MidLife” Welcome to The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast — the space where we strip away the shoulds and rewrite what it means to thrive in midlife. In this powerful first episode, host Mindi Lobuzzetta — licensed mental health counselor, two-time cancer survivor, menopause warrior, mom, and unapologetic midlife woman — shares the story behind the podcast and the mission driving it. You’ll hear how her personal journey through healing, transformation, and reinvention inspired her to create a community where midlife isn’t a crisis… it’s an awakening. Mindi unpacks what it truly means to live unapologetically — without shrinking, without people-pleasing, and without abandoning your authentic self. Expect raw honesty, heartfelt insight, and a clear message: ✨ You’re not too late. You’re just getting started. Listen now to discover what’s ahead on The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast — where we redefine midlife together, one real conversation at a time. Connect: unapologetic_midlife The unapologeticmidlifepodcast.com #UnapologeticMidLife #MidlifeReinvention #MidlifeMedia716 #PodcastLaunch
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Trailer
10/26/2025
Trailer
Hosted by Mindi Lobuzzetta, The Unapologetic MidLife Podcast is where real conversations meet midlife reinvention. Forget “crisis” — this is your awakening. Join Mindi each week as she explores how to navigate change, rediscover purpose, and live unapologetically in midlife and beyond. Please follow me on The Unapologetic MidLife Podcasat on Instagram, facebook and on my website: Theunapologeticmidlifepodcast.com
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