Midlife Mixtape

Midlife Mixtape


Latest Episodes

Ep 101 Womaness Founders Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs
July 06, 2021

“It’s about time”: Menopause entrepreneurs Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs talk about why it’s taken so long to address the needs of women in perimenopause and menopause, and how GenX can lead the w

Ep 100 Centennial Celebration
June 22, 2021

“In the blink of an eye”: In this Very Special Episode that is also All In The Family, Midlife Mixtape Podcast creator and host Nancy Davis Kho answers listeners’ questions about podcasting, music, an

Ep 99 RV Adventurer Michelle Fishburne
June 08, 2021

“Tired of being a deputy”: Michelle Fishburne of Who We Are Now talks about turning a one-two-three punch of pandemic life changes into a 12,000 mile road trip, a book deal, and a newfound calling as

Ep 98 Midlife Gap Year Advocate Lisette Smith
May 25, 2021

“Time to regroup”: Lisette Smith, certified financial planner, on thinking of our work lives in chapters, the best ways to plan for a Midlife Gap Year, and why early retirement may not be as desirable

Ep 97 Ballet Production Director Christopher Dennis
May 11, 2021

“That’s my call”: San Francisco Ballet’s Christopher Dennis on the obvious career path that nonetheless had to be pointed out to him, the patience and grace that comes with experience, and the ballet’

Ep 96 Listeners’ “Still in Rotation” Albums
April 27, 2021

“It means different things all the time, but it always works”: Listeners share stories of the music of their lives, from Prince to Joni Mitchell to The Beastie Boys and everyone in between.

Ep 89 Listeners’ 2020 Grief and Gratitude
December 22, 2020

“I grieve and thank Time for all of these reasons”: In this special year-end episode, a compendium of listeners’ stories of the losses they’re grieving and something they're grateful for in 2020, and a tribute to the most wonderful mom in the world.

Ep 88 “Life Is in the Transitions” Author Bruce Feiler
December 08, 2020

“Find an upbeat ending”: NYT bestselling author Bruce Feiler on the power of storytelling when we go through difficult times, the universal patterns of “lifequakes”, and how we can better manage change at any age.

Ep 87 Potentialist Joanna Bloor
November 24, 2020

“Figure out your ball”: In her work as “aspiring Fairy Godmother”, tech startup veteran Joanna Bloor talks about uncovering your unique magic, why “adventure timelines” are better than resumes, and channeling her inner Bette Midler.

Ep 86 Epidemiologist Dr. George Rutherford
November 10, 2020

“The responsible thing to do”: In this special episode, UCSF public health specialist Dr. George Rutherford MD answers Midlife Mixtape listeners’ questions about COVID, vaccine development, and how to stay safe in the months ahead.