Midlife Mixtape

"Keep stumbling in the right general direction, and it will all work out... And don't forget to hydrate!" The post Ep 50 Listeners’ Advice to Younger People appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

"Start embracing bravery as something that opens up your life." The post Ep 49 Gutsy Girl Caroline Paul appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Redefining success”: Aimee Giese on pivoting from corporate work to creative endeavors, the importance of challenging yourself to new things at midlife, and a brilliant tip for recording shows that doesn’t annoy everyone else around you. The post Ep 48 Concert Photographer Aimee Giese appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Workplace currency”: Susan Rietano Davey and Kelley Biskupiak, career coaches and founders of PrepareToLaunchU, on translating the opt-out years into marketable skills, letting go of perfectionism, and the importance of building your midlife tribe. The post Ep 47 Career Reentry Experts Kelley Biskupiak and Susan Rietano Davey appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Transition to contentment”: Jonathan Rauch on the scientific reasons life gets better after fifty, why the midlife slump is a normal and necessary, and how it’s a “we” not a “me” problem. Plus, Nancy’s excited to make like a Grandma Orca. The post Ep 46 “Happiness Curve” author Jonathan Rauch appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Endlessly curious”: Mixtape mavens Ellen and David talk about what it’s like to be a Humans of New York viral sensation, the midlife relationship that mixtapes built, and why rediscovering yourself is a cure for stagnation. The original Humans of New York post:   View this post on Instagram   “He was the RA in […] The post Ep 45 HONY Mixtape Couple Ellen and David appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Grateful for crazy missteps”: Moving consultant Margaret Vandergriff on common mistakes in finding your midlife happy place, the importance of feeling the vibe, and how she turned her own moving missteps into a new career. Harvest Moon Coaching Nancy’s House Talk Spotify Playlist Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music […] The post Ep 44 Moving Consultant Margaret Vandergriff appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Embrace the mystery”: “Eric Reads the News” columnist R. Eric Thomas on how a playwright became Elle.com’s current events humor columnist, his approach to pop culture osmosis, and drinking eggnog with Maxine Waters. The post Ep 43 Humorist/Playwright R. Eric Thomas appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Perhaps not ideal for a teen”: From the obsolete to the funny to the downright gross, Midlife Mixtape listeners share their most memorable means of earning a paycheck during their teen years. Something to listen to after you vote! Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the Midlife Mixtape […] The post Ep 42 Listeners’ Most Memorable Teenage Jobs appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Soak up the good”: KJ Dell’Antonia, author of How to Be a Happier Parent and the former editor of the New York Times’ Motherlode blog, on Gen X’s particular parenting style, “disasters” vs. “situations,” and her #AmWriting podcast. • KJ’s website • How to Be a Happier Parent: Raising a Family, Having a Life, and […] The post Ep 41 Parenting Author KJ Dell’Antonia appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Power of the collective”: Executive Director Andy Bernstein talks about how Headcount.org works with musicians to promote active citizenship, Headcount’s rock n’ roll office hours, and the unusual way he earned cash money at his first concert. The post Ep 40 Headcount Co-Founder Andy Bernstein appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“We are multidimensional”: Swan Dreams Project founder Aesha Ash talks about harnessing the power of imagery to challenge socio-economic and racial norms in ballet, being kind to yourself, and a dreamy first recital costume. Swan Dreams Project Swan Dreams on Facebook Kids Meet an Opera Singer video One of my favorite Prince performances: a collab […] The post Ep 39 Ballerina Aesha Ash appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Hooked on live shows from that moment on”: From Metallica to Manilow, parking lot panic attacks to pretend roadies, Cow Palace to CBGB’s, Midlife Mixtape listeners answer the question: “What was your first concert, and what were the circumstances?” Shhhhh, don’t tell Barry’s mom that he was the band’s roadie Thanks as always to M. […] The post Ep 38 Listeners’ First Concerts appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“The bear is dinner”:  Barbara Bradley Hagerty, author of “Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife” on two big secrets to midlife happiness, balancing a short- and long-term life outlook, and a French concert that wasn’t. The post Ep 37 Journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“10,000 conversations about Prince”:  Rolling Stone columnist and author Rob Sheffield on how how shared music and memories temper our losses, the benefits to practicing adaptability, and the enduring genius of Disco Naps. Rob’s website Links to all of Rob’s books Forever grateful to Rob for reminding me about L’Trimm in one of the chapters […] The post Ep 36 Author Rob Sheffield appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“You, Again”: Ann Imig, founder of the “Listen To Your Mother” national staged reading series, on knowing when the time has come to move on, making friends with fear, and why lozenges and jumpsuits are so complementary. Ann’s website “Listen To Your Mother” website “Listen To Your Mother: What She Said Then, What We’re Saying […] The post Ep 35 “Listen To Your Mother” Founder Ann Imig appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Problems into opportunity": Women’s clothing designer Lesley Evers on the wholesale nightmare she turned into a retail renaissance, how she makes her brand more inclusive, and that time Grace Jones set the stage on fire. Literally. The post Ep 34 Designer Lesley Evers appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Lightning in a bottle”: MTV VJ and IHeart80s radio host Martha Quinn on her crazy audition for the job of a lifetime, why there’s so much nostalgia for the ‘80s, and learning not to overload her “plate.” The post Ep 33 Original MTV VJ Martha Quinn appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“There’s no shortcut": Along with sneak previews from his new album Blood Brothers, Americana musician Jeffrey Foucault shares his thoughts on impersonation becoming truth, the music economy, and the magic triad of luck, hard work, and talent. The post Ep 32 Singer/Songwriter Jeffrey Foucault appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .

“Trust my feet”: Nature hacktivist Rue Mapp on her non-profit’s work to reconnect and strengthen the relationship between nature and communities of color, the healing qualities of outdoor time at midlife, and trail (music) mixes. The post Ep 31 Outdoor Afro founder Rue Mapp appeared first on Midlife Mixtape .