“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. Sign up for Nancy’s email list The Thank-You Project – makes a great holiday present or 2022 project! Drew Barrymore inducts The Go-Gos into the R&RHOF Jimmie Wilson for Alameda County DA List of Voting Rights organizations to donate to, if you’ve enjoyed the Midlife Mixtape Podcast over the years! Fair Fight Arizona: Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) Georgia: Asian American Advoca ..read more

  “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, when we’re living longer. The New Map of Life from the Stanford Center on Longevity Midlife Mixtape Podcast Ep 52 with Author Mary Laura Philpott – preorder her new book Bomb Shelter now! Alexandra Rosa’s storytelling performance on The Moth, “Call Me The Rock, or Call Me Colombian” This is the OLD map. But a damn good song. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music ..read more

“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 beyond. Pet Nation: The Inside Story of How Companion Animals Are Transforming Our Homes, Culture, and Economy Animal Policy Group From Sandy Hook to the World by Scarlett Lewis, founder of Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement New in November from the Grown Ass Lady Squad: Are Women’s Lives Just Someone Else’s Business Model? How I quit the diet cycle and refocused on what really matters in life ..read more

“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 messages that boost our consumption, and living AF(AF.) DryTogether.org Harvard Health Article on Women, Alcohol, and COVID-19 Outlander #1 –  your gateway read Presenting sponsor Kindra – use the code MIXTAPE20 for 20% off your first order! Unlock Your Life Podcast with Lori A. Harris Freedom to make the best choices for yourself at midlife, and to worship George Michael. Thanks as always to ..read more

“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 Perfect Cocktails for Your Perimenopause Party  by Wendi Aarons, Gloria Fallon, and Marilyn Naron Portrait of a Deputy Public Defender (or how I became a punk rock lawyer) by Juanita E. Mantz, Esq Happy Halloween, you grown up goths. Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here! ***This is a rough transcription of Episode 107 of the M ..read more

“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 emotion, and why he shouldn’t rule the world. BobSchneider.com Bob on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Collective Effervescence essay by Adam Grant – New York Times Contact Nancy to set up Thank-You Project Event this fall! Don’t forget to share your GenX Halloween stories! More here… Since we talked about his ’99 song “2002” so much in our convo…here  it is: Thanks as always to M. The Heir Appa ..read more

“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 embrace that middle-of-the-night restiveness. About Kristi Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted Nancy’s AAA Playlist on Apple Music Live from Budokan, it’s… Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here! ***This is a rough transcription of Episode 105 of the Midlife Mixtape Podcast. It originally ..read more

“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 the day she enrolled. Find Taya on: Website – www.TayaDunnJohnson.com Essay on Upworthy: Please Read This Before Your Post Another RIP On Social Media Listen To Your Mother Anthology Ep 96 Listeners’ “Still in Rotation” Albums – hear Taya’s contribution at around the 25:20 mark Some Baltimore sound for ya ears. The title of the song is also 100% of the lyrics of the song Thanks as always to M ..read more

  “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 Mixtape listeners’ own memorable First Date Stories. Find Jodi on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/1stdates/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/1st_DateStories/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/firstdatestories Website https://firstdatestories.com/ The only Goo Goo Dolls song I knew of theirs, back in 1990 when I asked this cute guy on a first date with the free tickets I’d won. Thanks for being ..read more

“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 scientist, and why she’s hopeful for the future. ScienceMoms.com website Dr. Benitez-Nelson’s research lab website Dr. Benitez-Nelson interviewed aboard the research vessel Sally Ride What other song could I choose, given my late mom’s affinity for all things John Denver? Thanks as always to M. The Heir Apparent, who provides the music behind the podcast – check him out here! ***This is a rough ..read more