Midlife Makeover Podcast

Midlife Makeover will inspire you to change your trajectory no matter your age or limitations. With real live advice and tough love, we’ll laugh through the awkwardness of figuring it out. Hosted by babe, Marcy Guevara-Prete, and butch, AJ Stacy.

Ep27 - TIME FOR ACTION: It's not goodbye, just til I see you again 10/04/2018

Ep27 - TIME FOR ACTION: It's not goodbye, just til I see you again Marcy & AJ wrap season one with a chat about what they’ve both experienced from the process of producing and recording the podcast. Goals were met, parties were had and still excuses are being made by AJ. Thanks to all who have listened and supported this journey. As always you can find both of us @themarcyminute & @askajanything on INSTAGRAM. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/7126937

Ep26 - Career Advice from TV Writer Laura Jacqmin 09/27/2018

Ep26 - Career Advice from TV Writer Laura Jacqmin Laura Jacqmin stops in to give us an idea how how competitive the writing world is in LA (and Chicago apparently). She offers advice to AJ on how to gain constructive feedback on reviewing writing materials to which, in true AJ form, is met with pushback that her apartment is too small. Marcy helps put AJ in check as they try to set a goal for AJ to write something of her own. Find us online! Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! Find Laura on IG at @ljacqmin! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/7068344

Ep25 - Funny Women Supporting One Another (Big Titty Energy) 09/20/2018

Ep25 - Funny Women Supporting One Another (Big Titty Energy) Comedian Crystal Denha stops in despite her hate of podcasts because she believes in empowerment and loves the message of Midlife Makeover. When Denha set out to do comedy, she always wanted to build women up and discusses the challenges of mean girls in comedy and how you have to be tenacious to make it happen. Crystal brought a wingman, fellow comedian Jason Rogers and he had a lot to say about putting together your own show and taking comedy into your own hands. AJ, Jason and Crystal will all PERFORMING at AJ's birthday bash at the Plus Bus on this Saturday, 9/22!! Did we also confirm Producer Mike to perform too? Listen to find out. And now can we finally stop talking about this Amazon wishlist! Find us online! Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Follow Crystal @iamcrystalmarie and Catch up with Jason @jasonrogers Email us questions and comments to and please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! If you’re so inclined, find us on Patreon and show us some love. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/7068335

Ep24 - Update and how the Lordy is Feeling at Forty: AJ's Birthday is Here!! 09/13/2018

Ep24 - Update and how the Lordy is Feeling at Forty: AJ's Birthday is Here!! Marcy and AJ check in on their progress since they started the podcast in April. AJ talks about her stage debut and upcoming shows. It's hard to believe that AJ has gotten back on stage, but she did it! The ladies go over goals and how the show will shape up from here... AJ thanks Marcy and shares her excitement about her next decade. Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy on Instagram at & AJ too at https://www.instagram.com/askajanything. Become a Patron by supporting us through Patreon: Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/7013177

Ep23 - Style has Power: What You Wear Matters 09/06/2018

Ep23 - Style has Power: What You Wear Matters Marcy & AJ are joined by super stylists Jackie Atkins and Daniel Musto for a fun convo about style and how you can make it work for you! There is power in fashion, and the four talk about how AJ can use her tattoos as accessories and what she should wear on stage. Tune in for a boisterous chat with lots of style tips anyone can use. Find Daniel Musto online at and on IG @danielmusto. Jackie can be found online at Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/themarcyminute & AJ too at . Become a Patron by supporting us through Patreon: Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/7013157

Ep22 - Hypnotism Life Hacks with Bianca DeGroat: Confidence is Achievable 08/30/2018

Ep22 - Hypnotism Life Hacks with Bianca DeGroat: Confidence is Achievable Hypnotherapist Bianca DeGroat graced us with her amazing energy and leads us in a hypnosis technique anyone can use. Bianca discusses the power of self hypnosis and gives tips for how you can feel confident and get a quick boost when you need some extra oomph. This episode is all about manifestation & redirection. Find her on Instagram at @biancadegroathypnotherapy and . Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy on Instagram at & AJ too at . Become a Patron by supporting us through Patreon: Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6952066

Ep21 - Getting Real & Raw: Choices, Anxiety & Depression 08/23/2018

Ep21 - Getting Real & Raw: Choices, Anxiety & Depression This week is a raw look at what's really going on with AJ. We get a glimpse into AJ's current state when Rachel Chapman stops by. From AJ's perspective: AJ decided to mentally vomit her personal life/breakup and heartache on this episode. It is emotional and AJ didn't want this to be released as an episode. We're all human and we all hurt, listen and process – we can't always be funny. From Marcy's perspective: AJ let her guard down and got real. We can all identify with feeling out of control, especially during a huge life transition. Rachel Chapman is a therapist in private practice with locations in West Hollywood and Los Feliz. She's accepting new clients, if you are interested in working with her or have any questions, check out her website, . Rachel is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy on Instagram at & AJ too at . Become a Patron by supporting us through Patreon: Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6952050

Ep20 - Finding Your Funny with Lesley Wolff - A Comedy Coach Helps 08/16/2018

Ep20 - Finding Your Funny with Lesley Wolff - A Comedy Coach Helps Funny lady Lesley Wolff stops by and gives advice for using the funny within. She encourages AJ to use the pain breakups and singleness can bring and use it to her gain. Lesley is a loving and nurturing spirit who sees AJ's potential instantly and offers AJ a spot on her show at the Improv immediately. From the moment they met in the elevator, she honed in on AJ's shyness and told her to release her "apologetic spirit." Lesley discusses being a mom later in life and the children's book she's recently written. Lesley is a comedy coach and has a workshop for fresh comedian faces... check her out at @lesleywolffisthephotobomb or /. Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy on Instagram at & AJ too at . Become a Patron by supporting us through Patreon: Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6926657

Ep19 - Turning on the Lights with Laura McLauchlin 08/09/2018

Ep19 - Turning on the Lights with Laura McLauchlin Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Laura McLauchlin stops in for an an earful of AJ's anxiety. AJ and Marcy compare notes on what brings them anxiety and Laura offers practical advice on how we can overcome the haunted house in our mind. With mantras, acronyms and more, the three explore how we can work on overcoming fear and moving forward with plans despite set backs. Lesson: turn the lights on. For more information and to contact Laura, visit Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to and please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! Show your support by finding us on Patreon and show us some love. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6842897

Ep18 - One Month to Go til Four Oh 08/02/2018

Ep18 - One Month to Go til Four Oh Marcy and AJ catch up and make a game plan for AJ's big birthday comedy bash. Will AJ accomplish her goal of being back on stage by forty? Her birthday is exactly a month away. Marcy is surprised to hear that AJ has come up with some new material and a set list and AJ runs some jokes by Marcy and gets a few laughs. Marcy offers some constructive criticism and encouragement. In SoCal? We hope you'll plan to attend AJ's show... more details to come. Find us online! Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to and please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! If you’re so inclined, find us on Patreon and show us some love. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6842867

Ep17 - Shifting Perspective & Practicing Gratitude with Elizabeth Kott 07/26/2018

Ep17 - Shifting Perspective & Practicing Gratitude with Elizabeth Kott Elizabeth Kott drops by to give AJ some advice on shifting her perspective and practicing gratitude. Elizabeth is the co-creator, producer and host of prolific wellness podcast THAT’S SO RETROGRADE, leading the way in the wellness space with humor and attracting listeners from all across the globe. The ladies pick her brain about all things woo woo... Are crystals a fad? Does Kombucha really work? Can AJ keep blaming her lack of commitment on 'the retrograde"? We get the insiders scoop from Elizabeth and went pretty deep on this one. Follow Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabethkott and @soretrograde Find us online! Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to midlifemakeoverpodcast@gmail.com and please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! If you’re so inclined, find us on Patreon and show us some love. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6842830

Ep16 - YOU CAN SIT WITH US - A Conversation with Daniel Franzese 07/19/2018

Ep16 - YOU CAN SIT WITH US - A Conversation with Daniel Franzese This episode of Midlife Makeover features the fabulous Daniel Franzese. You may know Daniel from his comedic career, shows like Looking or movies like the iconic MEAN GIRLS. Daniel breaks down the hustle and gives his top three motivations for pursuing a career in the arts. The girls wore pink, because it was a Wednesday after all, and the three cover representation in media, reflecting positive vibes and the comedy grind. Catch up with Daniel online at and find him touring in a city near you! He can also be found on Instagram (with seriously hilarious content) - @whatsupdanny. Find us online! Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to and please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! If you’re so inclined, find us on Patreon and show us some love. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6758891

Ep15 - Building a Brand & Being Your Own Publicist 07/12/2018

Ep15 - Building a Brand & Being Your Own Publicist Alejandra Cristina is a publicist and media coach to the stars. She gives tips on how to build your brand and how to get eyeballs on all things YOU. Whether it's plus size fashion, or wanting to embrace your sensitive side, she gives insightful brand building ideas and wisdom for using today's web platforms to succeed. You'll get a little more background on Marcy's beginnings and we'll see AJ's wheels turning as she envisions and plans for her upcoming comedy night in September. Need help with your public speaking skills or building a brand of your own? Find Alejandra online at: Find us online! Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to and please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! If you’re so inclined, find us on Patreon and show us some love. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6706453

Ep14 - Jodi Miller: Most Positive Comedian Ever 07/05/2018

Ep14 - Jodi Miller: Most Positive Comedian Ever Comedian & Writer Jodi Miller stopped in to share her wisdom (with perfect & hilarious timing) on how comedy was not ever her dream job, but when a door closes there is a window behind you! She is thriving as a writer, published author, coach and touring comedian. Jodi gives AJ helpful tips on how to network and encourages her that age is but a blessing in comedy. AJ tried to find excuses, but Jodi and Marcy aren't having it and want her to LEAN IN. AJ admits she's a sweepstakes junkie and is pleasantly surprised during the episode while checking her phone (no, she isn't a millennial but checks her phone like one) eye roll, big sigh. Jodi is fun, hilarious and has awesome wisdom for making it in LA and not finding your value in your resume. Find us online! Jodi Miller's tourdates and more can be found at: Follow Jodi on Instagram: Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to and please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! If you’re so inclined, find us on Patreon and show us some love. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6705882

Ep13 - Changing Your Money Mindset with Brandy Middleton 06/28/2018

Ep13 - Changing Your Money Mindset with Brandy Middleton Marcy & AJ welcome Brandy Middleton this week. Brandy is a wellness advocate, "Money Mindset Mentor" and Accountant. Brandy has helped kick start Marcy's path to financial freedom and shares tips for cutting costs, increasing income and will hopefully motivate you to adjust your money mindset. Cut the cable off, get a Britta filtered water and listen up to what she has to say! They say never to talk about money in public, but in this case, we disagree. Find Brandy online at: and take your money mindset to new heights! Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy on Instagram at & AJ too at . Become a Patron by supporting us through Patreon: Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6705855

Ep12 - UPDATES from LA 06/21/2018

Ep12 - UPDATES from LA Marcy and AJ catch up on the latest, their summer plans (and sadness) and the craziness in the recent news. AJ admits to her fear of flying and is pleasantly surprised during the episode while checking her phone (no, she isn't a millennial but checks her phone like one). Marcy and AJ also discuss depression, how it has affected them and AJ's feeling of impending doom … Marcy plays her usual "Dr. Phil" and breaks out the therapy exercises. The gals reflect on their recent guests and their new obsession with AMC's DIETLAND. If you get the dynamic between these two, care about pop culture and like to giggle, this episode should be enjoyable. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6610621

Ep11 - Be the Man with a Plan: Dating Advice with Katy Clark 06/14/2018

Ep11 - Be the Man with a Plan: Dating Advice with Katy Clark Marcy & AJ welcome match maker & superstar fit mom, Katy Clark. Katy Clark is your go to girl on the balance of strength and femininity. Her goal in life is to show you the ropes on fitness, fashion, and finding love. As a celebrity fitness coach, self-proclaimed 'Frugal Fashionista', Dating Coach for (and single mom of three), Katy knows first hand how to inspire other people to grow their confidence and create their own sexy. Katy explains the do's & don'ts of first dates, ways to get a second date and when it's time to walk away. In a quick 30 minutes, the ladies poke Katy for all sorts of relationship tips and dating tricks and feel this is just scratching the surface of a 100 part series on dating and love. We think you'll enjoy these practical tips for making a first date count, vetting prospects and taking the lead. Find Katy online at: and https://www.instagram.com/thekatyclark/ Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6610607

Ep10 - A Bear Named Troy's Words of Wisdom 06/07/2018

Ep10 - A Bear Named Troy's Words of Wisdom Marcy & AJ welcome a "bear" everyone loves, Troy Soloman. Troy gives his views on body images and why it's always OK to do what you want, whether that's reflected in how you dress, what music you like, or what you do with your life. We discuss body positivity and Troy and AJ quickly become instant BFF's and chat about finding confidence from within. Marcy brings in some woo with The Four Agreements and you'll hopefully find some useful tips for doing you, honey (imagine RuPaul's voice). Find us online! Follow h on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Follow Troy @abearnamedtroy or visit Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6610594

Ep9 - Joy Nash Star of AMC's Dietland Spills on the New Show and her Road to Success 05/31/2018

Ep9 - Joy Nash Star of AMC's Dietland Spills on the New Show and her Road to Success Joy Nash, star of AMC's new series, DIETLAND (based on the book by Sarai Walker), stops in and gives us the "never give up" pep-talk. Joy encourages the ladies by sharing her story to stardom and sharing how she did anything from managing property to pet fur-tography to follow her dream of acting. That drive led her here and now she is just days away from the premiere of a new series she is starring in! Joy gives us the scoop on DIETLAND and dishes on how she was almost a library thief. You'll hear tips for making it work, not giving up and how to thrive as a dreamer. Catch the premiere of DIETLAND on AMC, June 4th at 9pm EST. Find Joy online at: and https://www.instagram.com/therealjoynash Find Midlife Makeover online! Follow on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy on Instagram at & AJ too at . Become a Patron by supporting us through Patreon: Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6610580

Ep8 - New crush & bff Justin Martindale 05/24/2018

Ep8 - New crush & bff Justin Martindale Marcy & AJ welcome special guest, host and comedian, Justin Martindale! AJ explains how she skipped over improv classes and went straight to the main stage, and Justin offers advice and shares his story to helo motivate AJ to get back in action. Marcy suggests an all butch standup troupe and taking over the Long Beach comedy scene. Find us online! Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Follow the fabulous Justin Martindale on Twitter @justmartindale and Instagram @justinmartindale. You can also catch him on E!’s Snapchat every Thursday on “What the Fashion” and keep an eye out for his upcoming show based on “Stand Up to the Streets” coming to E!! Email us questions and comments to and please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! If you’re so inclined, find us on Patreon and show us some love. /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6553555

Ep7 - Pride!!! 05/17/2018

Ep7 - Pride!!! Marcy & AJ discuss why having Gay Pride is important to AJ and more than just about rainbows. AJ tells her coming out story in .23 nano seconds from being over caffeinated & Marcy helps us learn more about AJ, confidence and shares a few of her own goals. Find us online! Follow @midlifemakeoverpodcast on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook! You can find Marcy @TheMarcyMinute & AJ @AskAJAnything. Email us questions and comments to ! Please rate and review us on iTunes and Facebook! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6553533

Ep6 - Meghan Tonjes Breaks It Down 05/10/2018

Ep6 - Meghan Tonjes Breaks It Down Marcy & AJ welcome their first guest: YouTube sensation, lyrical genius and the unapologetic Meghan Tonjes. You may know Meghan from the interwebs or her viral #bootyrevolution. Tonjes gives AJ tips on how to get back on social media & feel confident putting herself back out there! Find Meghan at @meghantonjes – Marcy @theMarcyMinute & AJ @askAJanything. Email us questions and comments to midlifemakeoverpodcast@gmail.com! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6527148

Ep5 - The Rules 05/03/2018

Ep5 - The Rules Marcy & AJ discuss dating rules (which means they really skimmed the surface in these short 30 minutes!) Lesbian complications are covered and how Marcy keeps her man happy. Marcy surprises AJ with a sponsorship from @TheWinstonBox, so we can finally get her out of taco shirts and Ross entirely. Find Marcy @theMarcyMinute – AJ @askajanything – email any questions to midlifemakeoverpodcast@gmail.com and we will see you next week! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6496126

Ep4 - Mommy Issues 04/26/2018

Ep4 - Mommy Issues Marcy & AJ compare their upbringings and how it has contributed to who they are today. AJ is hung over and has a headache in this one while Marcy is racing away on Red Bull. Find Marcy @theMarcyMinute – AJ @askajanything – email any questions to midlifemakeoverpodcast@gmail.com! Please leave us reviews and all the stars! We have a new podcast every Thursday! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6496106

Ep3 - Goal Diggers 04/19/2018

Ep3 - Goal Diggers AJ tries to flip the script on Marcy and to have her focus on her goals. They discuss how in some situations saying "fat" or "chubby" is entirely okay and how there are different S-E-C-T-S of the plus size world. Marcy talks about engaging a war with being body positive in the body you're in, while AJ calls Panda Express "good food." We also discover that Marcy will never let AJ blow dry her hair (we'll see about this). Find Marcy @theMarcyMinute – AJ @askajanything – email any questions to midlifemakeoverpodcast@gmail.com! /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6496087

Ep2 - Getting to Know You... 04/12/2018

Ep2 - Getting to Know You... Marcy and AJ talk reality TV type-casting, what to do when you have lots of apples, toxic relationships & how to get over, around and done with them. Marcy explains why she could never be a lesbian & AJ continues to be confused about women and life in general. You can find Marcy on Instagram @themarcyminute and AJ @askajanything. Follow the show @midlifemakeoverposcast on Instagram and find us on Facebook too! Have ideas or questions? Email us at /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6466756

Ep1 - The Beginning 04/05/2018

Ep1 - The Beginning Episode 1 of Midlife Makeover, meet your hosts and an introduction to all the topics that might be discussed. Marcy Guevara-Prete is about to Oprah-fy AJ Stacy, an aspiring comedian and TV personality. It's about living the life you've wanted one step at a time. We'll cover things like confidence, growth, and how the hell to do this thing. You can find Marcy on Instagram @themarcyminute and AJ @askajanything. Have ideas or questions? Email us at /episode/index/show/midlifemakeoverpodcast/id/6450041

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