Summer Break: A Pause, Not a Goodbye

In this heartfelt episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa discuss the challenges of balancing their beloved podcast with their busy lives. As they reflect on their journey and shared passion for creating content for women in their fifties and beyond, they announce a much-needed summer break. They talk candidly about their personal struggles and the importance of living in the moment, Tune in for a therapeutic and honest conversation about stepping back to move forward.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:49 Podcast Challenges and Reflections
01:47 Taking a Break: Personal Overwhelm
05:04 Future Plans and Listener Engagement
08:59 Social Media and Content Creation
11:46 Living in the Moment
15:10 Conclusion and See you soon

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The Power of User-Generated Content in Boosting Brand Popularity

In this episode, we explore user-generated content. Is it a good money maker for women over 50? We’ve got lots of questions and very few answers!

00:00 Introduction to Mixing at Midlife

00:47 Understanding User Generated Content (UGC)

03:10 The Value of UGC for Women Over 50

07:10 How to Get Started with UGC

16:51 Weekend Watch and Podcast Updates

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Terri and Melissa discuss the importance of micro vacations, and share their recent getaway experiences. We talk about memorable discussions from our last guest, Jean Blasberg, and the overarching philosophy of 'using your life as a laboratory.'

Is writing your own obituary a trend?

We wrap up the episode with weekend watches, noting shows like 'Dark Matter' and 'Hacks,' and contemplate future content such as a book club discussion.

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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:17 Micro Vacations: Importance and Ease in Summer

01:00 Book Club and Guest Discussions

01:25 Podcast Production Challenges

04:56 Reflections on Podcast Success and Growth

06:29 Listener Engagement and International Reach

07:26 Mini Vacation Stories: Cabin Getaway

11:10 Mini Vacation Stories: Day Trip to Charlestown

15:12 The Joy of Mini Vacations and Seasonal Preferences

16:45 Morning Bird Troubles

17:00 Try or Buy: Gimbals for Phones

19:52 TikTok Trends and Obituaries

24:07 Weekend Watch: TV Shows and Movies

28:45 Brooke Shields and Hair Care

30:20 Podcast Wrap-Up