Send us a text On this week's episode of The Positively Midlife podcast, Ellen and Tish talk about eight ways at midlife to adapt or recession-proof your career to outrun a recession. With the slew of layoffs in recent months in technology and now spreading across to other industries and the current economic outlook - we know that at midlife we've got to be even more prepared! And the stats show that 56% of employees in the US over the age of 50 were laid off at least once, or they leave their j...
Feb 22, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Send us a text It's still winter and it's a great time to curl up with a good book! Co-host Ellen loves to read; calling it a MAJOR addiction and she loves to share her favorite books with you! This week Ellen shares the surprising pick by her book group, and why she adores her local library, and Tish and Ellen give a review of 5 great books and a few honorable mentions. Join us to explore some amazing books to read this winter. The five books are Booklovers, Violeta, Rockaway, Demon Copperfield...
Feb 15, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Send us a text Lucky Girl is the newest self-help crazy blowing up on TikTok. It's based on manifesting what you want and spreading good vibes. Can you hop on and activate Luckygirl Syndrome at Midlife? This is how it's works: Tell yourself that everything works out for you - big and small. The universe is rigged in your favor. You are the luckiest person. And this attracts more good things coming your way. Is this 'new idea' simply a repackaging of the Power of Positive Thinking that we have he...
Feb 08, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Send us a text Do you ever think about what advice you would give your younger self? Ellen recently had lunch with a group of old friends where the topic of advice to your younger self came up - and she learned new and surprising things about each of the ladies sitting around the lunch table at Pastis- women she had known for 35+ years. In this week's podcast, Ellen and Tish share the details of the intimate, vulnerable, and surprising discussion about what advice we would give our younger selve...
Feb 01, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Send us a text Do you have a morning routine? Ellen and Tish discuss the power of a morning routine at midlife - and share what they each do most mornings. Ellen and Tish found that they were spending valuable morning time scrolling on their phones - and their morning routines were just not cutting it. They polled the Tribe and have some interesting insights into setting intentions in the morning and what science has to say about why you should have one. They note that most successful people hav...
Jan 25, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Send us a text Tish and Ellen vow to make getting all the health tests, and screenings a priority in 202. Some of the tests and screenings you are sure to already know about, and there may be some that are new to you. All of them are key to getting a baseline for your health in midlife. They've put together their list of the "must do" tests, screenings, and other health tasks to get the 2023 Healthy Dozen done. Tish and Ellen come at the topic from totally different sides; Tish feels so overwhel...
Jan 18, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Send us a text Is it possible to reinvent your career after divorce in a career that you LOVE? It is. Ellen and Tish talk to Lois Spence about how she expanded her career to encompass both her love of training and her desire to help people through counseling. Lois shares her greatest fears, her support system, and her biggest triumphs in this week's podcast. Things we talked about in this episode: Trinity College, all women's college, olive oil, marula oil, bodybuilding, fitness training, divorc...
Jan 15, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Send us a text Have you ever been the target of an intense confrontation and then didn’t know how to best respond? In this week's podcast Tish and Ellen take a look at conflict and how to effectively deal with High Conflict People. Tish shares a recent encounter with a High Conflict Person via a group text and how the BIFF method of dealing with conflict by Bill Eddy changed her and Ellen's perspectives on dealing with conflict forever. Things we talked about in this episode: Seasonal Effective ...
Jan 11, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Send us a text Ellen and Tish learned a lot from starting their midlife-centered podcast in 2022. After 29 episodes in the first season, they chat about the four big ah-ha moments and why they changed the name of the podcast, and what's in store for the second season in 2023. Things we talked about in this episode: Buzzsprout, Meyer lemons, Pat Flynn, limoncello, deer, collapsable Christmas trees, downsizing holidays in midlife, storage, Amazon, and more. Obsessions: Tish: Midlife holiday decora...
Jan 03, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Send us a text This week Ellen & Tish dive into holiday fashion and share why they are so happy after two years of only small gatherings due to the pandemic to get back out and celebrate in a BIG way in 2022. From cookie exchanges, game nights, sporting events, and office parties you need to have something festive no matter what the occasion. Tish prefers GLAM and Ellen prefers it California casual - they both share what they are wearing this year! Things we talked about in this episode: Ren...
Dec 07, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text As we head into the holidays, Ellen and Tish reflect on the importance of giving back. In midlife, we may have more time or the ability to give more to causes we are passionate about and to sprinkle a little science in, research has found that at midlife and beyond when you are purposeful around giving back you experience more joy and happiness. Whether it's volunteering, philanthropy, or mentorship - we can all give back. We welcome Lisa May to this episode to share her charitabl...
Nov 23, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text Tish and Ellen dive into midlife friendships on this week's episode. Friendships are so important at every stage of life. And for midlife women, friendship can boost health, mood, and well-being, and they provide honesty and feedback. And female friendship can even extend your longevity! Research shows for midlife women they can be as significant or more significant than family. Some of the topics Tish and Ellen cover this week: Is midlife can be the time to double down on friends...
Nov 19, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text This week Tish & Ellen talk about the Thanksgiving holiday and how to embrace new holiday traditions in midlife. Maybe you find yourself with a small gathering of friends rather than a big family at your table or you're joining someone else's Thanksgiving celebration for the first time in years. These changes can be both scary and liberating as a midster. Ellen and Tish share the 7 ways they've reimagined the holiday to embrace change and fill it with joy. This week's obsessio...
Nov 09, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text It's a celebration....of the 25th episode of the podcast! Today’s episode is a celebration of hitting the 25th episode milestone and we’re sharing our journey to starting the podcast, the most popular weekly obsessions with our listeners, and what Tish and Ellen just can stop obsessing about! They discuss the two most popular episodes with listeners and Tish and Ellen each select the episode that means the most to them. We learn what's next for the podcast and the things that have...
Nov 02, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text This week's episode is all about challenging yourself in midlife. Bucket Lists are a great way to do this - they help us identify goals, experiences, and milestones. But a lot of us have bucket lists that we are going to get to that elusive future 'someday'. Tish and Ellen challenge each other to take one thing off their bucket list today - and just do it. They each share why they picked it, what it means to them, and how they are going to accomplish it. This week's obsessions: Ti...
Oct 26, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text This week we focus on breast cancer awareness and it's start in 1985 by former First Lady Betty Ford when she launched a call for action for women across the country by making October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And her leadership and legacy for women's health still continues today 37 years later. We have a very special guest, Cancer Survivor, Cancer Warrior and Mentor, Liz Ciardi. Liz has faced and survived cancer multiple times and has made it her life's mission to mentor new...
Oct 18, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text This week Ellen and Tish dive into an in-depth conversation with guest Susan Joy on the 'whys' and 'hows' that midlife women can change their relationship with alcohol. Susan shares her story and how it led to her opening a practice as an alcohol-free and sober-curious coach for women in midlife. She brings her background in counseling, an alcohol-tracking life coach certification from The Naked Mind Insitute, and a health coaching certificate to her practice. We chat about what i...
Oct 12, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text This week Tish and Ellen talk about the importance of women in midlife being mentors for the next generation of women. They believe that taking an active role to bridge the gap for women in the workplace and mentoring is one of the top strategies to help close the gender gap. Tish and Ellen have been mentoring women for years across companies and roles - and they share their top 5 characteristics of a good mentor. This week's obsessions: Tish's obsession: White Cropped Zip Fleece ...
Oct 05, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text This week in episode 20 of the podcast Tish and Ellen take it back to why they started the Midsters Podcast and they revisit the first episode when they introduced the concept of a butterfly moment. Tish shares how she is doing now that she is a two-month empty nester after 30+ years of mothering - and she walks us through a new piece of the Butterfly Moment with the ten steps she followed to prepare for this new phase and hit the ground running. This week's obsessions: Tish's obs...
Sep 25, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text We welcome Colette Durst to the podcast this week. Hear Colette's story of domestic abuse and she shares her journey from being a young mother and wife and working through law school to living in an escalating environment of domestic abuse all while claiming the corporate ladder. After 9/11 Colette's spouse was activated as a reservist and went over to Iraq and she felt that was the turning point in her marriage. Learn about Cultural Spillover Theory and how that and PTSD may have...
Sep 19, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text This week co-host Ellen shares her four book picks to cozy up with this fall! From a series with 21 books to two picks from her book group! There’s something for everyone. You can support the podcast and get all the Midsters Fall reads books from this episode by clicking below: Harlem Shuffle - Colson Whitehead The Joy and Light Bus Company - Alexander McCall Smith Hotel Nantucket - Elin Hildebrant The Great Circle - Maggie Shipstead The Spanish Daughter - Lorena Hughes This week'...
Sep 01, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text This week we welcome our guest Danielle Blumenberg to the show. Danielle is a certified life coach and a divorce coach. She shares the three aspects of divorce; the legal, the financial, and the emotional. And we find out about how working with a divorce coach can help women get through the most difficult aspects - the emotional divorce - and negotiate for what they want now and well into their new future. This week's obsessions: Tish's obsession: Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray...
Aug 31, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text Have you noticed that midlife women have become totally obsessed with their dogs? The three of us, and most of our friends, seem to be trading in raising kids for raising dogs. We'll discuss the top 5 reasons why! And to celebrate National Dog Day, Tish, Ellen, and Felicia talk about their dogs and what they mean to them in midlife. This week's obsessions: Tish's obsession: Bark Box and The Dodo Ellen's obsession: Bacan's Japanese-style BBQ sauce! Feli's obsession: Google Photos W...
Aug 24, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Fall is a special season! This week we're talking about things that give us fall vibes and fall traditions that we love. We'll take a look at fall fashion favs, adventures, fall decorating, and fall food and drinks! It’s the nostalgia of wanting to pick out new school supplies and a lunch box.... it’s the Midsters fall back-to-school episode. This week's obsessions: Tish: the one piece you need for your fall wardrobe Spanx faux leather leggings Ellen: Pentel grown-up kid multi-col...
Aug 17, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text Have you ever considered running your own Airbnb? This week we have Kristin Baker an Airbnb super host shares her story of creating a successful passive income business in Burlington, VT and our own Midster co-host Ellen shares her California Airbnb story. Listen to these two success stories to get inspired. Become part of the 54% of global Airbnb hosts that are women or market your short-term rental through any other platform too. .Whether it is a stand-alone unit like Kristin or...
Aug 10, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text This week Tish, Ellen, and Felicia share lots of laughs and stories about moments when they've felt old and how they've managed to face their 50s head-on. This is a topic that everyone can relate to and laugh along with. Obsessions Tish: Bautista coconut dry shampoo Ellen: Tony's Chocoloney is ethically sourced chocolate Felicia: a diet trick - hummus and celery sticks on the go Support the show Website: www.thepositivelymidlifepodcast.com Email : postivelymidlifepod@gmail.com...
Jul 23, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text This week Ellen, Felicia, and Tish talk about the things they learned from their moms and how those things have stayed with them. Whether you are close to your mom growing up or not, there are things we learned. Sharing stories of their moms made everyone feel so much closer to them and honored their memories. The hosts encourage our listeners to share what they learned from their own mothers on their The Midsters Podcast Facebook page! Support the show Website: www.thepositivelym...
Jul 22, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Ellen and Tish welcome Kevin Cross to the show to talk about midlife dating from his point of view. He's a friend and a big supporter of the Positively Midlife Podcast and he is currently single. Kevin shares his dating philosophy called equally yoked and we ask him questions sent in by our listeners! Tish's obsession: Smile Direct LED teeth whitening kit and refill pack Ellen's obsession: Mrs. Meyers Geranium room spray Support the show Website: www.thepositivelymidlifepodcast.co...
Jul 20, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text In this week's episode, Tish talks about the new hobby she started doing with her adult daughter, Meme. Tish and her daughter took up beekeeping last year. And this year Tish and another friend started their own hive. Tish tells us about some amazing Bee facts you may have never heard before. And how many times do you think Tish has gotten stung? We talk about why in midlife we all need to start a new hobby to keep things interesting in life. By the end of this episode, we hope to...
Jul 13, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text In this week's episode, Tish shares her pickleball obsession with Ellen. She'll tell us why this easy-to-learn and inexpensive sport is a great way for you to get or stay active and meet new people. By the end of this episode, you'll know why the sport is called pickleball too. This week's obsessions: Tish: Movie Parties with friends Ellen: Aperol Spritz - the drink of the summer Tish recommends this pickleball set for beginners Support the show Website: www.thepositivelymidlifepo...
Jul 07, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
