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Like adolescence – "Middlescence" is a time of tremendous change touching most aspects of our lives. There are the physical and hormonal changes but also many of the rhythms, relationships and frameworks that have dominated our lives for decades all start to shift in ways that are unbalancing at best – seismic at worst.Our podcast will explore the challenges and opportunities of these unique “middle” years. However – ours will be different because it is one of sharing, exploring and figuring things out together. It is "messy" because we do not have answers but we hope to discover some. We hope to motivate and / or guide listeners to actively change both their perspective and day-to-day reality of this unique time. We also aim to create a supportive connected community of listeners with similar struggles and questions. We truly hope you will join us!
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Signup to Generate a PitchLike adolescence, "Middlescence" is a time of tremendous change touching most aspects of our lives. There are the physical and hormonal changes but also many of the rhythms, relationships and frameworks that have dominated our lives for decades all start to shift in ways that are unbalancing at best, seismic at worst.
Recent episodes include "Joy: Are we Trying Too Hard?" (20 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Season 4 Premiere: What Does It Mean to Transform?" (6 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "Little p's (Re-release) and The Power of Small Experiments" (25 August 2026, 34 minutes).
Messy Middlescence publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 64 episodes.
Booking probability for Messy Middlescence is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Messy Middlescence requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Messy Middlescence's contact route on record: verified email.
Messy Middlescence is an education podcast with 64 episodes published.
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Episode #2
We are all familiar with the word “joy”. It is hard not to be these days. The word seems to be everywhere, from advertisements and cleaning philosophies to countless books, articles, and podcasts. When did joy become so...
It is hard to believe, but today we launch Season 4 of Messy Middlescence with our 63rd episode! As we have done for the past few seasons, we begin by looking back at our respective summers. We describe the highlights...
As we continue to revisit some earlier episodes of Messy Middlescence this summer, we're bringing back an episode from Season #2 called "Little P's." It explores an idea that seems to keep showing up for us: maybe we...
As we wrap up the third season of Messy Middlescence , Tara and Tina take some time to look back on the conversations, guests, and ideas that stayed with us long after the microphones were turned off. When we chose...
Episode #19
Our season-long theme of “connection” couldn't be more timely. In September of 2025, the Surgeon General declared loneliness and isolation a national epidemic as many people struggle to maintain meaningful social ties...
If you are not a Star Trek fan, you may not recognize the often-quoted line, “Commanding a starship is your first, best destiny. Anything else… is a waste of material.” Spock says this to Captain Kirk in the 1982 film...
On a recent walk with a close friend, Tina learned that her friend and her husband had an upcoming appointment to complete their wills. Tina replied how reviewing and updating their wills was something she and her...
After losing her daughter Andrea in a tragic car accident, Linda Henderson found herself navigating every parent’s worst nightmare. In this deeply moving conversation, Linda shares her journey through grief, love...
Episode #15
As we age, we’re often reminded to stay active. And yet, aging also makes us more vulnerable to injuries that can unexpectedly disrupt that effort. Last October, Tina injured her back while traveling. At first, it...
Episode #14
Imagine having someone in your life whose main focus is to help you reach your goals—someone who really listens and supports you along the way. It’s a powerful idea. And it’s exactly what a life or personal coach...
Episode #13
As we continue our Season 3 theme of connection , we’re talking about something simple that we both enjoy— games . Growing up, some of our most consistent and memorable family moments of connection came from sitting...
To us here at Messy Middlescence, when we hear the word “reinvention”, it has a magical connotation to it. We are not sure why. Because when you look closely, reinvention isn’t easy - it involves tremendous work...
Episode #11
Earlier this season, in Episode #44, Tara and Tina interviewed Carl Richards — bestselling author, speaker, and host of the Behavior Gap Radio and 50 Fires podcasts. During that conversation, Tara asked Carl what single...
Tina never could have imagined that Long Term Care (LTC) would be a frequent conversation topic within her social circles. But this past year – it seems to come up time and time again. It makes sense. As we move through...
Episode #9
Tara and Tina are big readers. They come from a family of readers and books are always a part of their conversation when they are together. They love to share opinions about books they have read, are reading and hope to...
Episode #8
There’s something compelling about the idea of a clean slate or fresh start as we begin a new year. Rather than setting long lists of goals or resolutions, many people find that choosing a theme—or a single word—creates...
Most of us know someone who seems to defy aging – a friend or relative who is around our age -- but appears many years younger and who radiates vitality and good health. We look at them with a mix of admiration and...
Episode #6
It is that time of year when “busyness” abounds. The days are short — and feel even shorter — as our to-do lists loom large. In recognition of the time constraints that December brings, and the natural reflections that...
Episode #5
In this episode, Tara and Tina explore the longing so many of us feel for a simple gathering ritual — and the very real challenges that keep us from creating one. Inspired by Samin Nosrat’s reflections on the power of...
Messy Middlescence is thrilled to share their conversation with Carl Richards . Carl who? – you might ask. Tina asked Tara that exact question when Tara – breathless with excitement – informed her over the summer that...
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retired nurse, Southeast Cancer Unit, Inc.
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