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Midlife Unplugged TV Show

Hosted by Lara Portelli · education · EN-US

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Hosted by Lara Portelli, award-winning author, menopause and divorce mentor, and midlife rebel with a mic, this show is raw, real, and radically honest. It’s for those who’ve hit 40+ and decided they’re done playing small, done people-pleasing, and done following the damn rules. On Midlife Unplugged, we rip off the masks and speak truth. From body changes to identity crises, breakups to reinventions, hot flashes to bold career pivots... nothing is off limits. We have bodacious, unapologetic, purpose-driven guests who are ready to share their story with unfiltered honesty. If you’ve walked through fire, flipped the script, and found your power in the second act of life, this channel is for you! This is your space to show up, swear if you need to, and inspire others with your truth. Welcome to the F**K it years. Let’s talk.

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What is Midlife Unplugged TV Show about?

Hosted by Lara Portelli, award-winning author, menopause and divorce mentor, and midlife rebel with a mic, this show is raw, real, and radically honest. It’s for those who’ve hit 40+ and decided they’re done playing small, done people-pleasing, and done following the damn rules. On Midlife Unplugged, we rip off the masks and speak truth.

Who hosts Midlife Unplugged TV Show?

Midlife Unplugged TV Show is hosted by Lara Portelli. The show has published 24 episodes to date.

What has Midlife Unplugged TV Show covered recently?

Recent episodes include "S2 | E12 Leah Selfe, The What If Loop That Keeps Women Stuck" (17 June 2026, 31 minutes), "S2 | E11 Krissi Marie, Do It Before It Becomes Regret" (10 June 2026, 35 minutes), and "S2 | E10 Olivia de Sousa, Stop Being "Normal" in Midlife" (3 June 2026, 28 minutes).

How often does Midlife Unplugged TV Show publish?

Midlife Unplugged TV Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 24 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Midlife Unplugged TV Show?

Booking probability for Midlife Unplugged TV Show is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Midlife Unplugged TV Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Midlife Unplugged TV Show's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Lara Portelli hosts Midlife Unplugged TV Show, an education podcast with 24 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #12

    S2 | E12 Leah Selfe — The What If Loop That Keeps Women Stuck

    Jun 17, 202631 minS2

    The “what if” loop can keep you stuck longer than the actual problem. “What if this fails?” “What if I can’t do it?” “What if everything falls apart?” Leah Self knows that loop well. After COVID shut down her career in...

  • Episode #11

    S2 | E11 Krissi Marie — Do It Before It Becomes Regret

    Jun 10, 202635 minS2

    Sometimes one small moment can wake you up to the life you’ve been quietly living. For Krissi Marie, it was a 40-degree day, two kids in the back of the car, and the realisation that she had spent years putting herself...

  • Episode #10

    S2 | E10 Olivia de Sousa — Stop Being "Normal" in Midlife

    Jun 3, 202628 minS2

    What happens when midlife starts feeling less like a crisis… and more like a quiet nudge to come home to yourself? Olivia de Sousa shares an honest conversation about change, intuition, creativity, and the courage it...

  • Episode #9

    S2 | E9 Lynn Catalano — When Family Isn't Family

    May 27, 202629 minS2

    Some relationships don’t just hurt you… they slowly break you down. Lynn Catalano, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach, chats about the toxic patterns so many people experience but struggle to explain. From silent...

  • Episode #8

    S2 | E8 Sabrina Militello — Finding Yourself in the Midlife Chaos

    May 20, 202626 minS2

    Who’s Patrice, and why is she causing so much trouble? In this episode, Sabrina Militello shares how naming her inner critic helped her notice the stories she was telling herself and finally start challenging them. Lara...

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  • Episode #7

    S2 | E7 Terry Tateossian — Hormones, Hospitals, and Hard Truths

    May 13, 202637 minS2

    Rushed to the ER thinking it's over, just to hear "it's stress" and get sent home? We've been there. This week, Lara chats with Terry Tateossian about those wild "am I losing it?" moments in your 30s and 40s. Terry...

  • Episode #6

    S2 | E6 Rose Wippich — Midlife isn’t a Curse it’s your Second Chance

    May 6, 202630 minS2

    Midlife can feel like you’re just going through the motions—working, doing chores, taking care of everyone, then doing it all again the next day. In this episode, Lara talks with Rose Wippich about what it looked like...

  • Episode #5

    S2 | E5 Lilli Bewley — Healing the Root: why your outer world is a mirror

    Apr 29, 202632 minS2

    You’ve built the life you thought you wanted… so why do you still feel drained? Lilli Bewley talks about the hidden burnout so many women carry — doing it all on the outside, but feeling empty on the inside. Lilli opens...

  • Episode #4

    S2 | E4 Kristine Genovese — Your body is talking, are you listening?

    Apr 22, 202635 minS2

    What do you do when life blindsides you… and nothing feels the same after? In this episode, Kristine Genovese shares her unexpected journey—from growing up connected to one of New York’s most well-known mob families to...

  • Episode #3

    S2 | E3 Danyell Edwards — Starting Over After Everything Changed

    Apr 15, 202619 minS2

    Danyell opens up about the moment her life changed overnight when her husband left, and what it really looked like to keep going while everything felt like it was falling apart. From feeling alone in her marriage to...

  • Episode #2

    S2 | E2 Michelle Bazinet — What Actually Works for Your Body in Midlife

    Apr 8, 202633 minS2

    This conversation with Michelle Bazinet might be one you needed to hear today. Michelle has spent years in the health and fitness space, but in her early 40s, she hit that “I’m done with this” moment, and everything...

  • Episode #1

    S2 | E1: LauraAura — Stop Settling and Start Starting Over

    Apr 1, 202626 minS2

    On paper, everything looked perfect. But deep down, it wasn’t. In this episode, Laura Aura, keynote speaker and coach, shares what it was like to walk away from her 16-year career, trust her gut, set boundaries, and...

  • Episode #12

    E12: Alysson Richelle — I See You. I Believe You.

    Mar 25, 202624 minS1

    Alysson Richelle shares her incredibly brave story, from being a Senior Sergeant in the police to becoming a powerful voice for people who've experienced domestic abuse. We're really digging into the stuff no one talks...

  • Episode #11

    E11: Lora Ulrich — Menopause and Finding Your New Normal

    Mar 18, 202633 minS1

    Certified Holistic Nutritionist Lora Ulrich talks about the moment she stopped accepting feeling terrible as her new normal. After years of chronic illness, a total hysterectomy at 53, and being thrown into forced...

  • Episode #10

    E10: Leanna DeBellevue — The Midlife Edit I Didn’t See Coming

    Mar 11, 202624 minS1

    You’re smiling, you’re polite… but deep down you’re thinking, this isn’t my place anymore. This conversation with Leanna dives into what happens in midlife shift when you stop caring what everyone thinks and finally...

  • Episode #9

    E9: Caroline Bellenger — Is It Too Late to Start Over at 50?

    Mar 4, 202630 minS1

    Hit midlife and suddenly think, “I’m too old for this…”? Yep. This episode is for you. Caroline Bellenger opens up about her wake-up call at 50 — the moment she realized it was finally time to choose herself. She shares...

  • Episode #8

    E8: Julie Hayes - Drop the People-Pleasing and Feel More Alive

    Feb 25, 202628 minS1

    Are you sitting on the side of the pool feeling bored, when all you have to do is jump in? Host Lara Portelli is joined by Julie Hayes, who shares her "F*** it" moment that led her to realize she was bored and had lost...

  • Episode #7

    E7: Melissa Melrose - When the Old Ways Stop Working in Midlife

    Feb 18, 202630 minS1

    There comes a point in life where things don’t feel wrong exactly… just off. Like you’re in the middle of something, but you don’t quite know what’s next. That’s where this conversation starts. Lara sits down with...

  • Episode #6

    E6: Holly McCusker - I'm Choosing Me (Not Just Waiting to be Chosen)

    Feb 11, 202624 minS1

    Life doesn’t always fall apart one piece at a time, and sometimes it all hits at once. Lara sits down for a deeply honest conversation with Holly McCusker, who opens up about losing both parents, her career, and her...

  • Episode #5

    E5: Cathy Nesbitt - Laughter is the Best Medicine

    Feb 4, 202629 minS1

    Laughter is the Best Medicine: How a Daily DOSE of Joy Combats Loneliness and Midlife Stress In this episode, Lara talks with Cathy Nesbitt about midlife reinvention, the global mental health tsunami, and why laughter...

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