Midlife Mixtape

Latest Episodes
Ep 111 The Final Midlife Mixtape Podcast Episode
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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