Mind Your Midlife Podcast

12/09/2025

New Episode! "Social Media and the Comparison Trap for Gen X Women"

Ever catch yourself scrolling through social media and suddenly feel… less than? You’re not alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , we dig into why so many women over 40 and 50 fall into the comparison trap and how to b...

Ever catch yourself scrolling through social media and suddenly feel… less than? You’re not alone. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , we dig into why so many wo…

10/09/2025

You listen to the podcasts, you love the tips… but you’re driving, or washing dishes, or cleaning, or walking while listening.

And we know, if we don’t write something down, we are not going to remember. Right?

So, you’ve been asking for notes from the podcast episodes - for some easy way to go back and find out what the key takeaway was…

It’s here! Now in the Mind Your Midlife Substack and Patreon communities you’ll get a quick notes summary from each podcast episode. Take a look anytime you need to!

How can you get these? Subscribe at https://patreon.com/mindyourmidlife or https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com. Your monthly subscription includes a live coaching zoom, bonus secret podcast episodes, and more.

See you there!

08/09/2025

New Episode! "Permission to Thrive and to Redefine Your Midlife, with Dr. Wendy O'Connor"

(Episode 48) Ever find yourself asking, “Is this really it?” You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this empowering episode of Mind Your Midlife, Cheryl Fischer sits down with Dr. Wendy O’Connor, a Stanford-trained positive psychologist and success coach, to talk about what it truly means to thrive as women over 40. We dig into the difference between success and happiness, how to stop living by everyone else’s “shoulds,” and why giving yourself permission to thrive may be the most importan...

(Episode 48) Ever find yourself asking, “Is this really it?” You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this empowering episode of Mind Your Midlife, Cheryl Fischer …

05/09/2025

New Episode! "Why Midlife Women Struggle to Relax and How to Change That (Ask MYM)"

Ever feel like you should be doing more—or maybe the opposite, like you just want to relax but wonder if that’s “enough”? In this Ask Mind Your Midlife episode, I’m tackling your real-life questions about rest, relaxation, an...

Ever feel like you should be doing more—or maybe the opposite, like you just want to relax but wonder if that’s “enough”? In this Ask Mind Your Midlife episode, I’m…

04/09/2025

Turns out, everyone's got a funny bone! You don't need to change who you are—just find the comedy gold in everyday life.

Be curious, and let your unique humor shine!

Ready to tickle some funny bones? Tag a friend who needs a laugh!

29/08/2025

New Episode! "What If You've Been Funny All Along? Comedy and Humor in Midlife with Lynn Harris (Ep. 46)"

You’ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, and science agrees. But did you know that being funny isn’t something you’re either born with or not? My guest today, Lynn Harris, founder of Gold Comedy, is here to s...

You’ve probably heard that laughter is the best medicine, and science agrees. But did you know that being funny isn’t something you’re either born with or not? My g…

22/08/2025

New Episode! "Midlife Self Care Made Simple with EFT Tapping (Ep. 45)"

Ever asked yourself, why do I feel guilty taking time for myself? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry that belief anymore. In this episode of Mind Your Midlife , I’m sharing the powerful practice of EFT tapping and g...

Ever asked yourself, why do I feel guilty taking time for myself? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry that belief anymore. In this episode of Mind Your Mid…

14/08/2025

Getting natural light in the morning – even 10 minutes – can shift everything. It can be a game-changer for mood, energy, and sleep. Who else needed this reminder?

Listen in to episode 41 of Mind Your Midlife podcast for even more tips that you can try right now. (And join us in Patreon for an extra bonus: https://patreon.com/mindyourmidlife.)

07/08/2025

On Friday's Q&A episode, I answered a question about whether it's worth it to try meditating... YES.

Even 5 minutes of daily meditation can shift everything. It teaches the brain to refocus, and the nervous system to calm down. Basically, it's healthy for every part of your body.

Who else needed this reminder?

Listen at www.mindyourmidlifepodcast.com!

31/07/2025

Confidence comes from knowing that no one thing can truly ruin everything.

Doing nothing chips away at your confidence.

Those all-or-nothing thoughts? Usually not true.

Listen in to my conversation with Lisa on episode 38 of Mind Your Midlife podcast.

24/07/2025

Chasing joy? Start with a feeling. The key isn't just doing *things,* but finding what sparks that desired emotion.

Imagine yourself *feeling* the way you want to feel, and let that guide your vision. Create your own midlife vision board and put it everywhere for a reminder.

(And listen in to Mind Your Midlife episode 37 for more details!)

14/07/2025

Did you know how important regulating our blood sugar is to our sleep (and thus hot flashes and night sweats too)?

I didn't!

Dee Davidson joined me on episode 36 of Mind Your Midlife to walk us through what we can do to feel better! Head over to your favorite podcast app to listen or go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-flashes-dont-have-to-be-your-new-normal-with-dee/id1685586378?i=1000716815251.