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Message In The Middle

Message In The Middle

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Recent Episodes

Aug. 29, 2025

Never Quit on a Bad Day: Phebe Trotman on Resilience, Language, and C…

What if the words you speak could shape your reality and what if the key to moving forward was simply refusing to quit on your hardest days? In this empowering episode of Message in the Middle , I’m joined by Hall of Fame ath...

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Aug. 22, 2025

Is Your Resume & LinkedIn Profile Telling the Right Story? Career Str…

In this episode of Message in the Middle , we’re diving into the often-overwhelming world of career change and job search strategy. I’m joined by Amy Adler , president of Five Strengths Career Transition Experts and a nationa...

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Aug. 15, 2025

Is Magnesium the Missing Link? How to Restore Energy, Ease Anxiety, a…

Have you ever felt exhausted for no clear reason? Struggled with anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere? Or found yourself wondering why, despite doing all the “right” things, you still don’t feel like you ? If so, this ep...

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Aug. 8, 2025

Resetting the Chemistry of Stress: Science-Backed Strategies for Resi…

Ever feel like you’re running on empty while trying to keep it all together? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode of Message in the Middle , I’m joined by Jenny Evans — global speaker, author, and expert ...

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Aug. 1, 2025

When You Know You Need a Change but Don’t Know Where to Start: A Conv…

Have you ever felt like something in your life is out of alignment, but the thought of making a change feels overwhelming—or even a little terrifying? You’re not alone. In this episode of Message in the Middle , host Marianne...

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July 25, 2025

Legacy, Loss, and Love: A Mindful Approach to Caregiving with Jessica…

In this heartfelt episode of Message in the Middle , Marianne sits down with mindfulness teacher, caregiver, and dementia advocate Jessica Smith for a conversation that lives at the intersection of presence, purpose, and deep...

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July 18, 2025

Harnessing Courage: Laura Bratton on Blindness, Grit, and the Power o…

What happens when your world begins to go dark — literally — before you’ve even hit your teenage years? In this powerful episode of Message in the Middle , I sit down with author, speaker, and resilience coach Laura Bratton ,...

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July 11, 2025

Living Out Loud with Alzheimer’s: Greg Nelson’s Story of Courage and …

In this deeply moving and hopeful episode of Message in the Middle, I sit down with Dr. Greg Nelson—an executive leadership coach, speaker, and writer who’s spent over two decades guiding others through change, identity, and ...

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July 4, 2025

Navigating Midlife Health: Hormones, Metabolism & Wellness with Dr. C…

In this insightful episode of Message in the Middle , I sit down with the incredibly knowledgeable Dr. Christine Boev to tackle the most common midlife health questions women are asking right now. Whether you're navigating pe...

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Reviews

Great host!

"Marianne is a fantastic host—engaging, insightful, and genuinely invested in the conversation. Her questions and stories didn’t just guide our discussion; they amplified the message and takeaways for…"

WGLeg | Jan. 31, 2025

Fantastic conversations!

"Marianne is a fantastic host and interviewer. I love her down to earth wisdom and conversations. Def a must listen."

JennyB Designs | Feb. 2, 2025

Podcast offers such great topics that are relatable.

"I listen weekly and the topics and guests are just amazing. I highly recommend the most recent which is a two part series. The guest is Ashley McCombs Mizell who suddenly went blind after being dia…"

mary jo l | March 7, 2023

So good!

"This podcast has so much important information on it! The host, Marianne, is a great interviewer who asks insightful questions and unlike a lot of podcast hosts, she listens to the answers without in…"

KM98654 | June 16, 2023

One of those rare podcasts that feels like a warm conversation with a wise friend

"Message in the Middle with Marianne is one of those rare podcasts that feels like a warm conversation with a wise friend. Marianne has a gift for holding space for real, vulnerable dialogue—diving in…"

Lisa Sugarman | April 21, 2025

Insightful and Empowering!

"Message in the Middle is an exceptional podcast that dives deep into life's most challenging lessons. Each episode leaves me with new perspectives and practical takeaways that I can apply to my own l…"

Goddess Ande | July 10, 2024

Living a healthy lifestyle

"It certainly isn’t easy to change your childhood habits when you are older. Maryanne’s podcast are quite informative and gives you the hope you need to go forward. Listening to these podcasts is a …"

Sregone | Oct. 12, 2024

Recent Blog Posts

May 18, 2025

Embracing Your Second Act with Shannon Russell

If you’re like many women I talk to, you might feel like you’ve spent the first half of your life checking all the boxes, doing all the things.  Career, family, helping with your aging parents, responsibility after responsibility, a…

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April 28, 2025

Can We Really Have It All? A Candid Conversation About Burnout and Ba…

What if the path to a more fulfilling life didn’t require running yourself into the ground first? In this week’s episode of Message in the Middle, I sat down with Dr. Denise Brown—Stanford-trained physician, former CEO, strategic …

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April 21, 2025

Creating Safer Spaces: How to Help Your Loved Ones Age in Place with …

As our loved ones get older, many of them express a strong desire to stay in the homes they know and love—but that doesn’t mean those spaces are ready to support them as they age. From fall risks to poor lighting and tricky stairs, the h…

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