The Midsters

What happens when women stop seeking permission and start saying yes to themselves?In this episode, we explore how midlife can become a powerful turning point marked by confidence, curiosity, bold choices, and the freedom to pursue what truly matters. From new adventures to redefining identity, we discuss why this stage of life can be one of the most liberating yet.Watch the full episode on YouTube.

In this episode of The Midsters Podcast, Mary-Anne and Leslie Ann travel to the heart of the Pacific — the breathtaking Galápagos Islands — alongside acclaimed photographer Jay Fleming for an immersive photography workshop unlike anything else.Jay shares his journey from growing up around science and storytelling to preserving disappearing cultures and environments through his lens. From underwater encounters with marine iguanas and sharks to the quiet patience photography teaches, this conversation explores creativity, discipline, community, and seeing the world with deeper intention.More than a travel story, this episode reveals how art can connect people, protect history, and transform the way we experience life.Learn more about Jay’s work and workshops at JayFlemingPhotography.com.

In this episode of The Midsters Podcast, we sit down with Cheryl Dillon to explore what it really means to create a life that feels joyful, intentional, and deeply fulfilling. Cheryl shares the heart behind her philosophy of “Funderful Experiences”—the idea that we don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to live fully. We can create meaning, connection, and adventure right where we are.We talk about midlife transitions, self-discovery, and why learning to become your own best friend is one of the most powerful shifts you can make. This episode is a reminder that growth can be fun, healing can be exciting, and purpose doesn’t have to feel heavy—it can feel funderful.Learn more about Cheryl’s work: funderfulexperiences.comListen on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Pandora. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Con-iyQhCEk

Resolution Revolution invites a different way of approaching the New Year. Instead of rigid goals and familiar cycles of burnout or disappointment, Mary-Anne and Leslie Ann explore the idea of shifting resolutions into intentions. They talk about fear of failure, habit-building, self-acceptance, and why midlife is often the moment we stop chasing external benchmarks and start asking how we want to feel, live, and show up.This conversation reframes resolutions as transitions, small sustainable changes, and intentional choices rooted in self-compassion rather than pressure.

In this episode of The Midsters, Elizabeth and Mary Ann talk with Jonathan Marion—a transformational life coach, consultant, photographer, and Brazilian zouk instructor who is redefining what it means to live a meaningful life.Jonathan invites us to reconsider the external achievements we often use to measure success and instead move toward a life rooted in alignment, creativity, connection, and authenticity. From the dance floor to the coaching space to the art of photography, he explores how presence, collaboration, and deep curiosity can guide us toward a more rewarding way of being.This conversation is an inspiring reminder that midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a doorway. And stepping through it begins by listening to who we really are beneath the noise.

In this week’s episode of The Midsters, we explore who we were before the world told us who to be. From childhood curiosity and innate joy, to the social conditioning that shaped us as women, mothers, partners, and professionals — we unpack what it means to return to our truest selves in midlife.Leslie Ann and Mary-Anne reflect on the roles we take on, the expectations placed on us, and how much of our natural self gets edited along the way. They share stories about rediscovering curiosity, creativity, spirituality, and the quiet power of simply being — not performing.