Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears
Healing is political, and sometimes the longest way around is the shortest way home.
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears
Healing is political, and sometimes the longest way around is the shortest way home.
About Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears
Healing is political, and sometimes the longest way around is the shortest way home.
We think deeply, feel a lot, and we're done pretending mental load, exhaustion and burnout are personal failures. This is Scenic Route through Midlife, a mental health and personal growth podcast for women navigating burnout, rage, and perimenopause while still making space for wonder and whimsy.
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Weekly Affirmation — Like Attracts Like
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 27, 2026
Spellwork 101: The Question That Changed Everything with Aly Kravetz (Bronx Witch)
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 24, 2026
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 20, 2026
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 17, 2026
Weekly Affirmation – Self-Compassion
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 13, 2026
Breaking Patterns in Midlife: Why Knowing Better Isn't Enough
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 10, 2026
Weekly Affirmation – Self-Worth
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 13, 2026
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 10, 2026
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 23, 2026
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Weekly Affirmation - Purpose
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 16, 2026
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 13, 2026
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Dec 16, 2025
Weekly Affirmation – Letting Go
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Dec 12, 2025
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Dec 9, 2025
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Dec 5, 2025
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 25, 2025
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 18, 2025
Why “Getting Your Life Together” Might Be Making You Less Resilient
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 11, 2025
Body Image, Burnout & Belonging: Unlearning the Shame We Carry
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 4, 2025
Flourish > Happy: The Positive Psychology Shift You Didn’t Know You Needed in Midlife
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 28, 2025
Stop Falling for Pretty Cookbooks That Lowkey Hate You aka Food is Political
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 21, 2025
Freedom Inside the Edges: How to Build a Life That Holds You
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 14, 2025
Default Male Lens and Abortion Myths: Two Feminist Snapshots That Fired Me Up
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 30, 2025
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 16, 2025
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 9, 2025
Does Body Size Affect Your Grades? The Latest Truth About Fat Bias in Education
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 2, 2025
The Knowing–Doing Gap: Why Smart Women Stay Stuck (and How to Finally Change)
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • May 6, 2025
Who Were You Supposed to Be? The Ache of Doing Everything Right
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 29, 2025
What Makes a Woman (And Who Gets to Decide?)
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 22, 2025
The Weight We Carry: How Our Bodies Hold Stress – And What to Do About It feat. Michelle Sabatini
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 15, 2025
Smiles and Sacrifices: The Modern Motherhood Performance
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 8, 2025
Your Brain’s Blind Spots: How to Think Critically in the Disinformation Age with Dr. Brie Kara
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 25, 2025
Is Your Empathy Overwhelming You? Here’s How to Fix It.
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 18, 2025
What We Eat Is Political: Reframing Veganism with Joy feat. Matthew C. Halteman
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 4, 2025
Feeling Behind in Life? You're Not Alone: Redefining Success as a Millennial in 2025
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 18, 2025
Redefining Luxury: Join the Slow Fashion Revolution with Lora Gene
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 11, 2025
The Invisible Filter: How Nationalism Shapes Everything You Think Is 'Normal'
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 4, 2025
Political Burnout is Real: How to Change the World Without Breaking Yourself
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 28, 2025
Lonely Hearts Club: Vanishing Third Spaces and Adult Friendships
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 21, 2025
Wild Kindness: Breaking Free from the 'Nice Girl' Trap
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 14, 2025
2025 Astrology Report: The Death of Bro Marketing & Rise of Intuitive Business ft. Sheri Moise & Jen Fieldman
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 7, 2025
Perimenopause Club: Break Free from Supplement Scams & Reclaim Your Health with Nutritionist Sandra Mikhail
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 26, 2024
Breaking Society's Binary: A Revolutionary Tale of Gender Identity & Freedom with Don Mamone
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 19, 2024
Fast Fashion, Consumerism & Retail Therapy: Why We Really Buy with Aja Barber
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 12, 2024
Why Do We Stay? The Truth About Toxic Relationships with Caitlin Liz Fisher
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 5, 2024
Thank You, Fear: Transforming Anxiety into Empowerment feat. Jana Osta
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 29, 2024
Grief and Healing: The Art of Somatic Awareness and Witnessing with Parijat Deshpande
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 22, 2024
Heal Family Trauma: Mothers, Forgiveness, and Self-Empowerment with Blanca E. Rodriguez
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 15, 2024
The Psychology of Conflict: Healing Society from the Inside Out with Phyllis Leavitt
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 8, 2024
Embrace the Unknown: Why Certainty is Overrated in Personal Transformation with Jessica Ell
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 1, 2024
Sexual Awakening: Reclaiming Intimacy and Self-Love with Dominique D'Vita
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 24, 2024
The Productivity Myth: Courageous Insights to Thrive Without the Hustle feat. Elise Enriquez
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 17, 2024
Healing Through Shadows: Build Resilience and Embrace True Self-Acceptance with Shadi Sadeghi
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 10, 2024
Live Fully and Become a Better Leader: Authentic Integrity Made Actionable feat. Christine Lieu
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 3, 2024
Avoid Bore-Out: How to Thrive as a Multi-Passionate Professional with SaCola Lehr
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Aug 27, 2024
How to Build Thriving Communities: Championing Reciprocity and Equity with Becky Mollenkamp
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Aug 20, 2024
Embracing Your Menstrual Cycle: Find Harmony and Well-Being with Dana Michelle Gillespie
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Aug 13, 2024
Cosmic Clarity: Empower Yourself with Astrology feat. Laura Ordile
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jun 18, 2024
How to Make More Courageous Art with Emily Ellen Anderson
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jun 11, 2024
The Realities of Motherhood: Mom Guilt, Relationships, and Emotional Intelligence with Shayla Varnado
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jun 4, 2024
How to Get out of Your Own Way: Navigating Self-Sabotage with LauraAura
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • May 28, 2024
Hospitality Secrets: How to Cultivate Genuine Connections with Naomi Rose
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • May 21, 2024
Embrace Self-Compassion And Practice Self-Love with Christina Carlson
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • May 14, 2024
Copywriting with Soul: How to Maintain Integrity in a Fast-Paced AI World with Naomi Greenstein
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • May 7, 2024
Midlife Career Shifts: Make Them Aligned and Fun with Emma O'Brien
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 30, 2024
Guiding with Grace: Leadership Lessons from the World of Dance with Leslie Kuny
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 23, 2024
Build A Magnetic Presence and Become Confident in Public Speaking with Adriana Baer
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 16, 2024
Escape the 9-5 and Start Your Own Business with Lindsay May
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 9, 2024
Embrace Life's Transitions: Aligning with Change and Cultivating Growth with Jessica Eley
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 2, 2024
Turn Your Inner Critic into Your Biggest Fan with Laura Artero
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 26, 2024
Start to Give a Fuck: Disruptive Marketing Musings with Rachael Kay Albers
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 19, 2024
The Intersection of Ethical Slow Fashion, Confidence, and Impact with Valerie Mayan
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 13, 2024
Break the Hustle-Mold: Redefining Success & Joy in Business with Leanne Knight
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 6, 2024
Neurodiversity in Entrepreneurship: From DIY Beginnings to Eco-Revolution with Billie Asmus
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 30, 2024
Embrace the Rage: Finding Strength Through Your 'Ugly' Feelings with Laurin Mariani
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 23, 2024
Achieving Satisfaction and Success between Diapers and Dreams with Bec Cuzzillo
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 16, 2024
Improve Your Money Mindset: Ways to Financial Well-being with Sameera Singh
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 9, 2024
Reclaiming Identity and Healing from Emotional Trauma with Casey Kang Head
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 2, 2024
How to Accomplish Self-Trust in Your Own Journey with Virginie Ferguson
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Dec 26, 2023
Unmasking Shame: Transforming Pain into Growth and Resilience with Kyira Wackett
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Dec 19, 2023
Entrepreneurship at Your Own Pace: Navigating Business and Chronic Illness with Sarah Berthon
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Dec 12, 2023
Finding Your Best Path in Business and Life with Kristin Morrison
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Dec 5, 2023
Unlocking Abundance: How to Succeed Soulfully with Jessica Eley
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 28, 2023
How to Establish Healthy Boundaries: Practical Insights with Dr. Randie Schacter
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 21, 2023
It's Time to Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Gain Courage with Heather Wanninger
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 14, 2023
Scaling Your Business with Integrity: Insider Strategies with Erika Tebbens
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 10, 2023
Redefining Wealth: Pamela George on Value-based Budgeting and Healing Money Trauma
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 3, 2023
The Psychology Behind Creating Real Connections: What No One Will Tell You with Rai Hyde Cornell
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 26, 2023
Tune into You: Embrace Intuition for Authentic Living with Kaileen Elise
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 19, 2023
Boost Your Self-Esteem And Fully Embrace Your Strengths with Heather Jones
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 12, 2023
The Skinny on Authenticity: Ditch the Need for Perfection with Mary Alvizures
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 5, 2023
How To Make Better Decisions As An Entrepreneur with Luisa Ferrario
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Aug 29, 2023
The Courage to Feel: How to Embrace Shitty Feelings with Priscilla Stephan
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Aug 22, 2023
Navigating Burnout and Mom Guilt: Embrace the Messiness of Life with M.J. James
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Aug 15, 2023
Navigating the Online Business World: How to Turn Your Side Business into a Thriving Success with Jess Glazer DeRose
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Aug 8, 2023
Healthy Gut, Healthy Mind: Insights for Achieving Balance with Sandra Mikhail
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Aug 1, 2023
How to Leave the Corporate World and Pursue Your Passion: A Conversation with Georgia St John-Smith
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jul 25, 2023
The Art of Storytelling: How to Connect and Build Your Community with Carrie Klewin Laurence
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jul 18, 2023
Setting Your Subconscious Mind Free: A Conversation with Jen Poulson
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jul 11, 2023
The Raw Truth: An Intimate Chat with the Visionary Behind The Scenic Route Podcast
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 11, 2023
Authenticity and Boundaries: Lessons from a Successful HR Entrepreneur, Julissa Martis
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Apr 4, 2023
Balancing Business & Chronic Illness: Jeanne Carlier's Inspiring Story of Resilience
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 28, 2023
How to Turn Your Hot Mess into a Success: Finding Fulfillment in Your Business with Laura Kockler
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 21, 2023
The Happiness Paradox: How Giving Too Much Can Lead to Unhappiness with Jenny Rhodes
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 14, 2023
Slowing Down to Speed Up: How Kristie Kennedy Found Herself Through Breathwork
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Mar 7, 2023
The Power of Letting Go: Why You Can't Out-Hustle Your Limiting Beliefs with Mindi Huebner
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 28, 2023
Surrendering to Your Shadow: Inner Child Healing for Business Success with Mariam Safla
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 21, 2023
Discover the Secret to Unlocking Business Success with Nadia Gabrielle
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 14, 2023
Finding your Wild Rhythm as an Entrepreneur with Linda Katz
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Feb 7, 2023
From 33 Cents An Hour To 6 Figure Years with Nosheen Khan
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 31, 2023
Breaking Free from Fear and Suffering with Lais Scort
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 24, 2023
Nourishing Your Life Soulfully with Peta Coote
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 17, 2023
Managing Stress for a Healthier Life with Alexa Hanshaw
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Jan 10, 2023
Seasons Of Visibility With Katherine Mackenzie-Smith
Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 29, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 22, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 15, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 8, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Nov 1, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 25, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 18, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 11, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Oct 4, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 27, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 20, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 13, 2022
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Scenic Route through Midlife — Society, Self & Shifting Gears • Sep 13, 2022
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