Mixing Up Midlife Terri & Melissa

Small Steps to Sustainable Living 
We’re talking about the small, eco-friendly steps we’ve taken over the past year and revisiting our interview with Trace Zero Waste owner, Mala Persaud. 
Learn about simple swaps like bamboo washcloths and cloth napkins, along with the challenges and triumphs of minimizing paper towel use. The episode also explores innovative sustainable products and eco-friendly cleaning methods.
Inspired to make a difference? Let us know how you’re reducing waste one small step at a time!
Key Points:
Importance of reducing waste Debunking recycling myths Personal eco-friendly swaps (bamboo washcloths, cloth napkins) Challenges and solutions for reducing paper towel use Innovative sustainable products (bamboo dental floss) Eco-friendly cleaning methods  
Links and Resources, some may be affiliate links
Mala Persaud Episode 160
CBS Sunday Morning
EPA Drinking Water Standards
 
Clean People
Toto Bidet
Blueland Toilet Bowl Cleaner
 
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Earth Day Reflections: Reducing Waste and Sustainable Living
 
00:00 Opening Banter: Fashion Faux Pas
00:40 Introducing the Podcast and Today's Theme
00:51 Recapping Earth Day Episode with Mala Persaud
03:48 Reflecting on a Year of Sustainable Changes
04:17 Deep Dive into Sustainable Living Practices
05:17 The Bidet Revolution: A Personal Journey
09:09 Expanding Sustainable Practices Beyond the Bathroom
19:22 Reflections and Future Goals for Sustainability
20:51 Closing Thoughts and Invitations
21:20 Outtakes and Bloopers

Are you experiencing glimmers or triggers? In the he aftermath of a lost recording, Terri & Melissa share their experiences with technology mishaps, and introduce the concept of 'Glimmers'—positive experiences that contrast with triggers, often associated with negative emotions. They explain the psychological benefits of recognizing glimmers, drawing from an article in Real Simple and videos on TikTok. If you're in Vienna, VA, make sure to check out Royal Nepal Bistro  & The Mixx Delight
TikTok Talk/ GlimmerTok
 
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLDTUdx4/
 
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Real Simple Article on Glimmers
 
Weekend Watch:
3 Body Problem
Ripley
Curb Your Enthusiasm 
Extraordinary 
The Diplomat
The Regime
Poor Things
00:00 Opening Banter and a Lost Episode
00:15 The Tale of the Deleted Recording
02:04 Tech Woes and the Fear of Losing Work
03:27 Exploring Glimmers: A Journey of Joy and Connectedness
04:52 The Challenges of Finding Glimmers
08:35 Melissa's Book Binding Adventure and Glimmer Moments
11:51 A Glimmer of Connection Through Photography
15:07 Exploring Cultures Through Food: A Journey of Connection
15:54 The Eclipse Experience: A Reflection on Connectedness
17:38 Chasing the Glimmer: Finding Joy in the Little Things
18:44 What We're Watching: A Dive into Current Shows and Movies
21:28 Extraordinary Finds: Discovering Unique Shows and Movies
24:24 The Power of Originality: Celebrating Unique Film Concepts
25:49 Closing Thoughts: The Pursuit of Glimmer
 
 

Transforming Midlife Through Weightlifting: Kim Rahir’s Journey from MS to Master Athlete
 
In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa explore the power of physical strength and mental resilience with their guest, Kim Rahir. Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle aged women - with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality by reactivating and maintaining their muscles, while ditching diet culture conditioning to actually eat to nourish and flourish.
 
00:00 Welcome to Mixing Up Midlife: Introducing Kim's Inspiring Journey
00:58 Kim's Battle with Autoimmune Diseases: From Diagnosis to Recovery
09:53 Embracing Strength: Kim's Transition to Weightlifting
15:52 From Gym Sessions to Olympic Weightlifting: Kim's Competitive Ascent
16:24 The Journey into Weightlifting: Challenges and Triumphs
17:52 Embracing the Weightlifting Community and Overcoming Age Stereotypes
19:21 The Transformative Power of Weightlifting on Mind and Body
25:35 Empowering Midlife Women Through Tailored Strength Training
 
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TikTok has made it easier than ever to find new hobbies to try. Melissa doesn’t want more stuff, but Terri went down a paperback to hardcover book binding rabbit hole and is now obsessed. We have 4 News Items that women over 50 might be interested in and the Weekend Watch.
Executive Order on Women’s Midlife Health Older Models at Paris Fashion Week Anne Hathaway The Idea of You Earlybirds Club Would you go to an event that starts at 6 and ends at 10Pm?  
Weekend Watch
Huge in France
3 Body Problem
The Gentleman
Constellation
 
00:00 Kicking Off with Casual Banter and News Discussion
12:06 Exploring the World of Bookbinding
16:15 Exploring New Hobbies and the Joy of Crafting
22:00 Weekend Watch: Diving into Weekend Watch
 
 
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Sources and Resources- Some may be affiliate links
 
Bookbinding:
Hollanders
 
Amazon 
Cutting Mat
Rulers
Bone Folder
Silicone Brush
PVA Glue
End Papers/ Decorative Card stock
Headbands
Mull/Super Cloth
Chipboard
Book Press
Book cloth
Cricut Maker 3 
 
 
 

In this episode of 'Mixing Up Midlife,' hosts Terri and Melissa welcome Cori Myka, the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim and the creator of the Foundations of Change Learning Method. Cori shares her insights on the transformative power of learning to swim as an adult, addressing common fears and obstacles. The discussion explores Cori's approach to teaching swimming, which emphasizes a mindset-first methodology and breaking down learning into small, manageable steps. Cori also discusses the importance of understanding individual differences in buoyancy and responses to water. The episode delves into the offerings of Cori's program, including online modules and retreats designed to help adults feel comfortable and confident in water. Despite a technical glitch that cuts Cori's participation short, Terri and Melissa wrap up by summarizing Cori's key points and sharing how listeners can find more information about Cori's courses and retreats.
 
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0:00 Calm Within Adult Swim: Overcoming Hurdles and Embracing Tiny Adventures with Cori Myka
00:05  
00:05   Welcome to Mixing Up Midlife: Diving into Adult Swimming
00:15 Meet Cori: The Adult Swim Guru
01:03 The Journey of Learning to Swim as an Adult
01:16 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Tiny Adventures
02:56 The Unique Challenges of Adult Learners
05:44 Cori's Innovative Approach to Teaching Swimming
05:49 Cori's Approach: Mindset Over Skills
10:17 Breathing: The First Step to Conquering Swimming Fears
10:53 Exploring the Online Swimming Lessons Frontier
11:59 Personalizing the Swimming Experience
12:24 Understanding Buoyancy and Body Mechanics
12:39 Understanding Buoyancy and Body Mechanics in Swimming
14:25 The Science of Buoyancy in Swimming
15:08 The Future of Swimming: Online Learning and Beyond
15:21 The Evolution of Learning to Swim
16:05 Breaking Down the Online Swim Program
18:06 Overcoming Fear with the Learn to Swim Program
18:41 Personal Experiences and the Importance of Calm
19:54 Wrapping Up and Exploring Cori's Programs
22:52 Mixing Up Midlife: Challenges, Bingo, and More

We’re celebrating our beloved 'Mixing Up Midlife' since we just hit a HUGE milestone- our 200th episode!  It's been a wild ride filled with adventures, curiosity, and, well, some unexpected steamy book moments. Fourth Wing had us blushing a bit! If you haven’t read it,  it's like 'Hunger Games' but with dragons, a touch of magic, and a whole lot of steaminess. Melissa and Terri have finally launched the Ageless Adventure Bingo Card- it’s all about making goal-setting fun and gamified - think of it as a nudge to try new stuff in a playful way. We share some past episodes that stayed with us, our latest TikTok obsessions, a few weekend watches and some puppy antics
Here's to 200 episodes - and who knows, maybe we’ll even hit 400!