Shame can silently shape how you see the world. My guest today is Michelle Dovey, who is an artist, bestselling author, and creator of The Naked Man Project and The Naked Man Oracle.

After dismantling her own shame through the radical act of drawing 100 naked men, she now helps women – and organizations – reclaim aliveness, creativity, and authentic power. Her talks blend art, humor, and psychology to spark conversations that break taboos, challenge perfectionism, and inspire courage. She has been featured internationally and is known for creating safe, transformative spaces where audiences laugh, cry, and leave forever changed.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-442-a-surprising-art-form-that-led-to-finding-purpose-the-naked-man-project-with-michelle-dovey/

What if your bucket list isn't a list at all?

What if it's a voice—your future self—quietly trying to get your attention?

In this episode of Women in the Middle, we take the pressure off the idea of a bucket list and explore it in a completely different way. Instead of treating it like a to-do list or a set of goals, we imagine what your bucket list might say to you if it could talk—about the dreams you've postponed, the ways you've put yourself last, and what still matters as time starts to feel different in midlife.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-441-what-your-bucket-list-wants-you-to-know-before-you-do-anything-about-it/

A New Year's resolution can feel especially frustrating in midlife. Instead of excitement, they often trigger resistance, self-doubt, and the familiar thought: "Why bother?"

In this episode, I offer a different approach to goal-setting after 50; it's one that's compassionate, realistic, and surprisingly motivating. Rather than focusing on what you should do, you'll learn how to make one decision your future self will thank you for.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-440-the-best-midlife-resolution-one-decision-your-future-self-will-thank-you-for/

Today's encore episode is all about how to make a fun and special connection with a "Top 10 Days of the Year" list for your new year celebration in midlife…or at any age.

It's a special encore episode that is perfect to hear again at this time of year. You'll discover an idea from podcast guest Bob Schneeweiss (originally from Episode 78, Why You Should Celebrate Family Traditions in Midlife) that's a powerful idea for a new tradition for the new year.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-439-encore-pick-your-top-10-days-of-the-year-celebrate-midlife-with-connection/

Today's episode is all about your 7-step guide to regret-proofing your holidays in midlife.

Discover 7 specific tips to help you manage your mind, your feelings, and your enjoyment when you're with your family over the holidays. This leads to minimizing the likelihood you'll have regrets.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-438-your-7-step-guide-to-regret-proof-your-holidays-in-midlife/

Today's episode is about the importance of leading and leadership for wellness and creating a corporate culture where everyone thrives.

Patricia Grabarek, PhD, is the author of "Leading for Wellness": How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, the co-founder of Workr Beeing, and a seasoned Industrial/Organizational Psychologist specializing in workplace wellness, organizational culture, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. With a background in both consulting and internal roles.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-437-leading-for-wellness-and-thriving-at-work-in-midlife-with-dr-patricia-grabarek/

Today's episode is all about why you should give yourself a midlife permission slip and even make a ceremony to celebrate!

Specifically, we're talking about giving yourself permission to make yourself happy in midlife. It might seem strange that this is even necessary. Unfortunately, it's quite common to hold yourself back when it comes to your dreams.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-436-your-permission-slip-ceremony-in-midlife/

Today's podcast interview is about thriving after grieving a job you love.

My guest today is Laverne McKinnon.

Laverne is an executive and leadership coach specializing in career transitions—whether recovering from a setback, embracing a pivot, or stepping into a leadership role with confidence.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-435-grieving-the-job-you-loved-or-hated-and-moving-forward-in-midlife-with-laverne-mckinnon/

Today's podcast interview is about learning to swim, but as an adult in midlife. My guest today is Cori Myka.

Cori has spent over 25 years transforming the way adults learn to swim.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-434-overcoming-the-fear-of-learning-to-swim-as-a-midlife-adult/

Today's podcast episode is about helping midlife women support and heal the life-altering and personal issues of pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse. We're talking about peeing your pants and more.

Women in midlife are finally at a point in their journeys where they have children who are gaining more independence. This can also mean more stability in their careers and more ability to turn energy towards taking care of themselves again, which can lead to so much healing at such a crucial time.

Get ready to hear tips, practical advice, and actionable steps to support healing your pelvic floor.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-433-stop-peeing-your-pants-why-nows-the-time-to-heal-your-pelvic-floor/

Today's podcast episode is about going from a career in higher education to being a podcaster who helps other women over 40 share their stories with the world through podcasting.

You'll also hear about my guest's midlife journey to get there, which included lots of challenges, health issues, stress, and of course, courage.

Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-432-how-podcasting-your-story-created-a-new-world-for-me-in-midlife-with-julie-marty-pearson/