Midlife Mixtape Podcast
1) Ep 111 The Final Midlife Mixtape Podcast Episode
“Make room for something new”: Surprise! Creator and host Nancy Davis Kho on why it’s time to “sunset” the show after almost five years, plus Eight Big Life Lessons from the Midlife Mixtape Podcast. ...Show More
2) Ep 110 “New Map of Life” Cartographers Ken Smith and Karen Breslau
“Stretch the rubber band”: Stanford Center for Longevity’s researcher Ken Smith and co-author Karen Breslau, on conclusions from SCL’s new study that seeks to radically redefine how to live better, wh...Show More
3) Ep 109 Animal Policy Expert Mark Cushing
“From accessory to center stage”: Mark Cushing, founder of the Animal Policy Group and author of “Pet Nation”, on the emotional, physical, and societal benefits of the human-animal bond at midlife and...Show More
4) Ep 108 DryTogether Founders Megan Zesati and Holly Sprague
“A spirit of curiosity”: Megan Zesati and Holly Sprague, founders of the DryTogether alcohol-free living community for midlife moms, on the benefits of teaming up to cut back on booze, the media messa...Show More
5) Ep 107 Listeners’ Halloween Stories
“Who’s Slash?”: Listeners – and Nancy – share stories of their memorable Gen X Halloweens past, from decidedly non-sexy costume strategies, to 7th graders on the cusp, to home bat invasions. * The Pe...Show More
6) Ep 106 Singer/Songwriter Bob Schneider
“Something besides yourself to love”: Austin music legend Bob Schneider on his latest album, “In a Roomful of Blood With a Sleeping Tiger”, non-autobiographical songs written with autobiographical emo...Show More
7) Ep 105 Grateful Living Guide Kristi Nelson
“Stop, Look, Go”: Kristi Nelson, author of “Wake Up Grateful,” on transforming her Stage IV cancer survival into a lifetime practice of more grateful living, midlife carpe diem, and an unusual way to ...Show More
8) Ep 104 Master’s Degree Student Taya Dunn Johnson
“My brain is waking up”: Taya Dunn Johnson on going back to school alongside her 7th grader this fall, and the personal passion that pulled her to a field of study she had never even heard of before t...Show More
9) Ep 103 “First Date Stories” Author Jodi Klein
“Dating is a skill”: Jodi Klein, author and podcast host of “First Date Stories”, on the benefits and challenges of being a “seasoned” dater, her Ninja midlife dating tips, and Midlife Mixtap...Show More
10) Ep 102 “Science Mom” Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson
“Start the conversation”: Oceanographer Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson talks about the ScienceMoms.com initiative seeking to apply “Mom Power” in tackling climate change, how midlife made her a better sci...Show More