Our Where Bloggers Live prompt was ‘Favorite Rainy Day Things.’ But when you live in Arizona, a “rainy day” is more of a concept than a regular occurrence. We get less than 10 inches of rain a year, so when the skies do open up, it’s a true event.
Quote of the day: “It only counts as personal Growth if you don’t want to do it.” Unknown
When the rain arrives, my first instinct for a cozy day is always to curl up with a good book. But since I just shared my latest favorites, I decided to mix things up and ask my friends on Instagram which midlife podcasts they Love.
Sure, there are a couple I subscribe to also, and yes, I’ve included those. But I’m giving credit where credit is due.
Personally, podcasts aren’t really my go-to. That’s why I surveyed my friends. But in case you don’t know, most (not absolutely all, but most) podcasts are also shared on YouTube (and that’s how I linked them, so everyone has the chance to listen and/or watch).
So if you’re looking for something to listen to while sipping coffee, organizing your closet, or just taking a moment for yourself, here are 12 (plus an unapologetic plug for our food hauls) of mine and yours (who I surveyed) favorite midlife podcasts across a variety of topics.
These span the gamut from real-life crime to Health, faith, and midlife women’s issues.
While I’m someone who prefers to read the words, there’s an overwhelming trend of listening to books and podcasts right now.
This can be beneficial if you like to multitask. It’s no different than listening to the radio or music while you’re doing other things.
In fact, it’s during our nighttime wind down routine that I listen to the midlife podcasts that were my suggestions, as well as some audiobooks we get from the library.
I’ve broken them down into categories, but some of them include many aspects in that category, so give them a gander.
This was suggested by my friend and sounds to me like the Reader’s Digest’s Drama in Real Life.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@RealSurvivalStoriesUs
Another suggestion by a friend, and Lila Rose dives into meaningful conversations around life, culture, and personal experiences.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@LilaRoseShow
Not all crime has to be intense. A friend suggested this and said it’s funny, slightly ridiculous, and entertaining.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@pettycrimespodcast
Whether you’re Dating, married, or just curious about human behavior, this podcast pulls back the curtain on modern Relationships in a way that’s equal parts entertaining and eye-opening.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDatingDetectives
Each episode centers around a real person carrying something unresolved from their past, and Goldstein helps them revisit it and, hopefully, find some kind of closure.
Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/@HeavyweightPodcast
These are the suggestions from my husband as he listens to these regularly.
Father Mike teaches seminary to the young kids, so he makes his message very relevant to life as we live it.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0QzUlsjD3k3UnRBLz_Y3DYQGv-mQAqy0
While I categorized this under religious, we have also listened to many of the short videos about American History.
Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU
This one is gold for midlife women. It tackles the topics we really want to understand, like hormones, health changes, and how to feel like ourselves again.
I have shared her book in my experience with HRT post.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@drmaryclaire
This podcast is all about real conversations for women in this stage of life. It touches on reinvention, purpose, and the shifts we experience in midlife. Tamsen used to be in the public eye and even wrote the book, How to Menopause.
Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpg45TQQLT8vHLsx4MeMyi3LrWaGwpfe6
My friend said that this podcast blends humor, mindset, and personal growth in a way that feels real. It’s like chatting with someone who understands the chaos and laughs with you through it.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@theflexibleneuroticpodcast
If you love learning the “why” behind how your body and brain work, this one is incredibly insightful. It covers everything from Sleep to focus to Stress, perfect for those of us who like a little science with our self-care.
I originally started listening to this podcast when it was recommended by a friend years ago.
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab
For me, midlife has become the time when I’ve really started paying attention to my health. Dr. Josh Axe breaks things down in a way that feels doable. He covers everything from gut health to hormones to natural living.
I have one of his books and love it.
Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe
I had to include our personal grocery hauls that we have been filming for the past year.
They are categorized under health because it is the biochemistry of nutrition, with a couple of splurges thrown in for good measure.
Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/@robfilogomo1573
What I loved most about putting this list together is realizing that midlife podcasts don’t have to be just Entertainment. There are many that are fabulous tools for living and learning more about life.
Because it’s never too late to feel better, look better, or think better.
I hope you join my email Family. It’s the place where I share things even before creating on my blog. It’s also my space for fun and positive content. In addition, you also get my free eBook when you sign up, but that’s not the best part.
The best part is being part of my community, where we inspire and lift each other up.
Did you like what you just read?
Consider buying me a coffee as a thank you. The best gift you can give a content creator is the gift of sharing or supporting. You could share this article on Facebook, or Pinterest or even email it to a friend. Thank you so much for your support!!
Who doesn’t like to peek behind the scenes and hear all about the personal backstories and interesting details? The best part of this group is that I learn something new from everyone’s different perspectives.
And I bet the others will give a better insight into their favorite rainy day things.
FYI, we don’t all post at the same time since we all have different schedules and live in different parts of the world.
Bettye at Fashion Schlub
Daenel at Living Outside the Stacks
Em at Dust and Doghair
Jodie at Jodie’s Touch of Style
Leslie at Once Upon a Time & Happily Ever After
Sally at Within a World of My Own
Thank you for being here, thank you for supporting me and thank you for being part of this online journey.
Jodie Filogomo is a retired cosmetic dentist and fashion blogger behind Jodie’s Touch of Style, where she has been helping women over 50 experiment with style in fun, creative ways for over 12 years.
Find out more about the crew, because it’s important to showcase all ages, body shapes and women who love different styles.
The post Introducing Midlife Podcasts as Shared by You appeared first on Jodie’s Touch of Style.
