Midlife Mixtape

Midlife Mixtape


Latest Episodes

Ep 111 The Final Midlife Mixtape Podcast Episode
December 14, 2021

Make room for something new: Surprise! Creator and host Nancy Davis Kho on why its time to sunset the show after almost five years, plus Eight Big Life Lessons from the Midlife Mixtape Podcast.

Ep 110 “New Map of Life” Cartographers Ken Smith and Karen Breslau
November 30, 2021

Stretch the rubber band: Stanford Center for Longevitys researcher Ken Smith and co-author Karen Breslau, on conclusions from SCLs new study that seeks to radically redefine how to live better, wh

Ep 109 Animal Policy Expert Mark Cushing
November 16, 2021

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

Ep 108 DryTogether Founders Megan Zesati and Holly Sprague
November 02, 2021

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

Ep 107 Listeners’ Halloween Stories
October 19, 2021

Whos 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.

Ep 106 Singer/Songwriter Bob Schneider
October 05, 2021

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

Ep 105 Grateful Living Guide Kristi Nelson
September 21, 2021

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

Ep 104 Master’s Degree Student Taya Dunn Johnson
September 07, 2021

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

Ep 103 “First Date Stories” Author Jodi Klein
August 24, 2021

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 listene

Ep 102 “Science Mom” Dr. Claudia Benitez-Nelson
July 20, 2021

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