At 66, Edie Allen is proof that getting older doesn’t mean slowing down. After surviving breast cancer twice and a devastating cycling accident, Edie has built her life around strength, resilience, and saying yes to what comes next. She joins The Midsters to talk about small habits, functional fitness, independence, and why progress will always matter more than perfection.

Learn more about Edie, her approach to nutrition and fitness, and her coaching at Edie Allen Nutrition & Fitness.

What happens when "home" becomes more than one place?

In this episode of The Midsters, Mary-Anne and Leslie Ann share why they're both embarking on extended stays in different parts of the country to spend more time with family. They explore the excitement, uncertainty, and personal growth that come with leaving familiar routines behind, creating community in new places, and embracing a new chapter of life. Along the way, they discuss purpose, belonging, retirement, travel, and why sometimes the greatest adventures begin just outside your comfort zone.

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Not every loss comes with a funeral.

Some grief arrives through life's transitions: children leaving home, aging parents, retirement, illness, changing friendships, or letting go of the future we once imagined. In this heartfelt conversation, Mary-Anne and Leslie Ann explore how acknowledging grief can help us embrace change and discover new purpose.

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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.

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What happens when you strip life down to its essentials and spend five weeks walking across Spain with only a backpack, one outfit, and an open heart?

In this episode, we sit down with Margie Clark to discuss her experience walking the Camino de Santiago, the ancient pilgrimage stretching across northern Spain that has transformed lives for more than 1,200 years. From the physical challenge of walking 500 miles to the emotional and spiritual lessons discovered along the way, Margie shares how the Camino became a journey of simplicity, surrender, connection, and self-discovery.

We explore the friendships formed on the trail, the vulnerability that comes from letting go of identity and control, and the surprising joy that can emerge when life slows down enough for us to truly see ourselves and others. This conversation touches on grief, spirituality, presence, personal growth, and the beauty of human connection in a world that often feels rushed and disconnected.

Whether you’ve dreamed of walking the Camino yourself or are simply searching for a deeper sense of meaning and clarity in your own life, this episode offers a thoughtful and inspiring perspective on what it means to be a seeker.

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Friendship changes as we move through life. Some friendships ground us, some challenge us, and some arrive exactly when we need them most.

In this episode, we explore the different types of friendships that shape who we become, from foundational and lifelong relationships to the expansive friendships that push us beyond our comfort zones. We reflect on how friendships evolve through marriage, parenthood, career changes, aging, and personal growth, and why the people we surround ourselves with matter so deeply.

We discuss mirror friendships, seasonal friendships, aspirational friendships, and the relationships that stretch our thinking and help us grow into fuller versions of ourselves. This conversation is an honest look at connection, identity, vulnerability, and the people who leave a lasting impact on our lives.

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If your younger self could see your life today, would they be surprised? Proud? Confused? Maybe all three.

In this episode, we reflect on the expectations we had in our 20s and how life unfolded in ways we never could have predicted. From career paths and relationships to motherhood, resilience, friendship, aging, and personal growth, we explore the gap between who we thought we’d become and who we actually are.

We talk about the dreams we held onto, the parts of ourselves that stayed the same, the fears we outgrew, and the experiences that shaped us in ways our younger selves could never have understood. This conversation is honest, reflective, funny, and deeply human.

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What if awe isn’t something rare but something we can actively create?

In this episode, we explore how awe can be found in both the extraordinary and the everyday, from nature and travel to creativity, resilience, and human connection. We talk about how these moments shift perspective, elevate mood, and reconnect us to something greater than ourselves.

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