Five Podcasts to Follow For Midlife Inspiration

Who said midlife was the time when women were supposed to fade into the background of life? Well, lots of people say that and sadly too many of us believe it. But these awesome podcasts will give you a whole new outlook on what’s possible for women in their 40s and beyond. Have a listen and be inspired!

Five Inspirational Podcasts for Women Over 40

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Reinvention Rebels - Hosted by Wendy Battles, Reinvention Rebels shares the stories of women ages 50 - 90 who have reinvented their lives in the most amazing ways. Check out the episode of the nun who became a lounge singer!

She Hit Refresh - So many stories about moving and traveling abroad center women in their 20s. She Hit Refresh, on the other hand, is a podcast that highlights the stories of women 35+ who have decided to move abroad. While almost all of the stories are inspirational, host Cepee Tabibian also shares practical advice to help women plan their moves and find new careers abroad.

The Second Chapter - The Second Chapter is a podcast where host Kristin Duffy chats with women who started their second (or third) careers after age 35. These stories run the gamut of the human experience and will definitely leave listeners inspired to start their own second chapter.

Midlife Mixtape - A podcast hosted by writer Nancy Davis Kho, this show combines humor, music and interviews with GenXers who are “ thriving in the years between being hip and breaking one.” It’s funny and insightful with just the right touch of nostalgia.

This I Do For Me - Hosted by Robin Tillotson, this podcast showcases phenomenal Black women, ages 50+, who are changing the narrative of what it means to age vibrantly. The interviews are authentic and inspiring and the women featured come from all walks of life.