103
Sept. 25, 2026
103. Are You Drifting on Autopilot? Reclaim Your Power in Midlife
Quick summary: In this solo episode, Cheryl explains why so many women drift through midlife on autopilot, and why it's your brain conserving energy and seeking safety, not laziness. You'll learn how tiny compromises and blame keep you stuck, what "taking 100% responsibility" really means, and simple changes, like brushing your teeth with your other hand, that wake your brain up.
Intro
Have you ever driven to work or the store, pulled into your parking spot, and suddenly realized you don't reme
Intro
Have you ever driven to work or the store, pulled into your parking spot, and suddenly realized you don't reme
102
Sept. 18, 2026
102. Changemakers: Back To Work In Midlife After a Career Pause, with Dr. Ann Marie Peters
Quick Summary: In this Changemakers episode, Cheryl talks with Dr. Ann Marie Peters, an executive coach, organizational psychologist, and author of We'll Be Right Back, about returning to work after a career pause. You'll learn why the "part-time myth" catches so many women, how to recognize the skills you built while you were away, and why many women in midlife choose authenticity and balance over climbing the ladder.
Intro:
Returning to the workforce after a career pause is somewhat common
Intro:
Returning to the workforce after a career pause is somewhat common
101
Sept. 11, 2026
101. Menopause Information Overload | Do Less and Eat More, with Laura Lambe
Quick Summary: In this episode, Cheryl talks with Laura Lambe, a menopause practitioner and founder of the free Menopause Lab, about why menopause advice feels so overwhelming and how to cut through it. You'll learn why Laura says most women need to do less, not more, how to audit the supplements and routines you're using, and why eating enough and lifting weights come before trendy fixes.
Intro:
It is overwhelming to navigate midlife when your body is changing and everyone is giving confl
Intro:
It is overwhelming to navigate midlife when your body is changing and everyone is giving confl
100
Sept. 4, 2026
100 Episodes of Mind Your Midlife: Brain Fog, Bloopers, Body Image, and Finding Your Joy
Quick Summary: Episode 100 of Mind Your Midlife is a solo celebration. Cheryl Fischer shares behind-the-scenes bloopers, revisits the listener-favorite episodes on memory, movement, hydration, complaining, decluttering, body image, community, people-pleasing, and getting clear on what you want, and previews what's coming this fall. The message running through all of it: it's not just you, and you can roll with the messy parts of midlife.
Intro: Reaching episode 100 of Mind Your Midlife is a m
Intro: Reaching episode 100 of Mind Your Midlife is a m
99
Aug. 28, 2026
99. Is Wine Your Coping Mechanism? Drink Less Without Going Cold Turkey, with Colleen Freeland
There is a middle ground with alcohol that affects so many of us in midlife: we're not dealing with addiction, but we often wake up feeling guilty, tired, and stuck in a cycle of habitual drinking. We tell ourselves we’ll stop, only to pour another glass to take the edge off a stressful day. In this episode, I welcome Colleen Freeland, founder of Emotional Sobriety Coaching and host of the It's Not About the Alcohol podcast. We discuss why high-functioning women use alcohol to cope, the...
98
Aug. 21, 2026
98. The Truth About Friendship Loss and Changing Social Circles in Midlife
Friendship change or loss is something that we rarely talk about enough during our 40s and 50s. We often feel guilty when we realize we are outgrowing the people we used to spend our time with, or we wonder why we simply don't have the same energy to maintain our social circles.
In this episode, let's talk about the complicated evolution of midlife friendships. Shifts are happening as our kids grow up, after the pandemic, and even as hormone changes happen. I finally learned to evaluate which
In this episode, let's talk about the complicated evolution of midlife friendships. Shifts are happening as our kids grow up, after the pandemic, and even as hormone changes happen. I finally learned to evaluate which
97
Aug. 14, 2026
97. Are You One Of The People You Try To Please (Part 2 of 2), with Lori Montry
People pleasing is a habit that affects so many of us in midlife, often masquerading as kindness or duty. While we all want to care for our loved ones, it becomes a problem when it constantly drains our energy, causes stress, and negatively impacts our nervous system.
In this episode, which is part two of our two-week focus on the topic, I welcome Lori Montry. Lori is an author, a somatic practitioner, an educator, and the founder of the You're Not the Problem movement. We dive deep into why pe
In this episode, which is part two of our two-week focus on the topic, I welcome Lori Montry. Lori is an author, a somatic practitioner, an educator, and the founder of the You're Not the Problem movement. We dive deep into why pe
96
Aug. 7, 2026
96. How to Stop People Pleasing and Start Trusting Yourself in Midlife (Part 1 of 2)
There is a habit that drains the energy of so many women in their 40s and 50s, yet we struggle to break free from it: people-pleasing. We often spend our days managing what other people are feeling, worrying about being perceived as rude, and agonizing over every decision so we don't upset anyone.
In this episode, we tackle the exhaustion of constantly accommodating others and avoiding conflict. This is part one of a two-part series on people-pleasing (so stay tuned next week as well!). We di
In this episode, we tackle the exhaustion of constantly accommodating others and avoiding conflict. This is part one of a two-part series on people-pleasing (so stay tuned next week as well!). We di
95
July 31, 2026
95. Depletion vs Burnout and How to Reclaim Your Energy in Midlife, with Stephanie Malia Krauss
The constant, crushing overwhelm of modern life affects so many of us in our 40s and 50s, yet we tend to internalize it as if it's our personal issue. We often feel like we are failing to balance it all, caught between caring for aging parents and raising children, all while dealing with our own midlife body changes, career pressures, and a 24-hour news cycle designed to keep us hooked.
In this episode, I welcome author, speaker, and strategist Stephanie Malia Krauss. Stephanie is the author of
In this episode, I welcome author, speaker, and strategist Stephanie Malia Krauss. Stephanie is the author of
94
July 24, 2026
94. Resilience and Hope When There Is No Happy Ending
Many of us in midlife are navigating situations with no happy ending. We struggle with how to stay positive when facing the harsh realities of aging parents, chronic illness, or deep loss.
In this episode, a follow-up to the popular conversation on "getting your hopes up" (Episode 86), I explore what happens when the hard thing happens anyway.
I'm sharing my personal journey of navigating my mom's Parkinson's diagnosis, the ongoing grieving process we face as caregivers, and why falling into t
In this episode, a follow-up to the popular conversation on "getting your hopes up" (Episode 86), I explore what happens when the hard thing happens anyway.
I'm sharing my personal journey of navigating my mom's Parkinson's diagnosis, the ongoing grieving process we face as caregivers, and why falling into t
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