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April 20, 2024

Growing Up & Reconnecting with Cousin Best Friends - A Bond Like No O…

In today's solo episode, host Marianne takes a heartfelt journey down memory lane, reflecting on the special bond between cousins who are also best friends. She shares personal childhood memories of summers spent with her cou...

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April 13, 2024

Beyond Booze: Exploring Life Beyond Alcohol with Sarah Rusbatch

Today we’re looking at life beyond booze. Joining me for this conversation is Sarah Rusbatch, author of the acclaimed book “Beyond Booze: How to Create a Life You Love Alcohol-Free.” Sarah is not only an author but also a Hea...

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April 6, 2024

Beyond Diets: Exploring Healthy Living with Non-Diet Dietitian Amanda…

Today we’re diving into the world of non-diet dietitians. Joining me for this conversation is Amanda Mittman, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Body Image coach. Amanda's expertise lies in supp...

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April 5, 2024

Embrace the Childlike Wonder within You

Rediscovering Childlike Wonder in the Midst of Adulthood Welcome back to the Message in the Middle Podcast, where we understand that life is hard, it's messy, it's unpredictable, but it's also beautiful, and we can do hard things.  In Episode …

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March 30, 2024

Embracing Your Passions: Don't Be Afraid to Go After What You Want wi…

Join host Marianne on Message In the Middle as she sits down with the inspiring Yvonne Vincent, author and creator of the "Growing Old Disgracefully" Facebook blog. In this episode, they discuss the journey of rediscovering p...

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March 23, 2024

From Childhood Wonder to Middle-Aged Reality: Episode 100 Solo Episode

In this special 100th episode, Marianne reflects on her journey and the profound realization that as we navigate our middle years, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, yearning for change and authenticity. We're reevaluat...

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March 16, 2024

Navigating Menopause: Expert Insights with Dr. Susan Baumgaertel

Today, we’re revisiting the vital topic of women’s health, joined by the esteemed Dr. Susan Baumgaertel. Dr. Baumgaertel brings over three decades of clinical expertise to the table. In 2020, In 2020, she created a free infor...

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March 9, 2024

From Sugar Battles to Emotional Upgrades: A Conversation with Health …

Today we’re talking with a familiar face, Matty Lansdown, scientist, nutritionist, health coach and podcast host. Grounded in his background in nutritional epigenetics and hospital research, Matty specializes in weight loss ...

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March 2, 2024

Embracing Fear and Excitement: Career Breaks and Nomad Life with Katr…

Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Katrina McGhee, an expert in career breaks and sabbaticals, author, speaker, and certified master coach with an impressive background, including an MBA. Katrina's journey into this rea...

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Feb. 24, 2024

Navigating Women's Health: A Deep Dive into Menopause, Hormones, Sexu…

In today's episode Marianne is speaking with Amanda Lewis, a Midwife & Nurse Practitioner, and the Founder of Vivacious Women’s Wellness. Amanda’s journey has been one of transformation, from being burnt out and overworked to...

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Feb. 17, 2024

Embrace the Discomfort: Your Path to Personal Growth

A solo episode focused on stepping out of our comfort zones, getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, and the power of pushing through boundaries and embracing the discomfort. In this episode we'll start out by exploring w...

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Feb. 10, 2024

Understanding Menopause: A Deep Dive with Lisa Boate

In this episode of Message in the Middle we are talking about an important topic that affects millions of women worldwide: menopause. Joining us is Lisa Boate, a Menopause Consultant, coach, and the host of Transforming 45 po...

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Embrace the Childlike Wonder within You

Rediscovering Childlike Wonder in the Midst of Adulthood Welcome back to the Message in the Middle Podcast, where we understand that life is hard, it's messy, it's unpredictable, but it's also beautiful, and we can do hard things.  In Episode …

Mid-Year Check-In: Assessing Goals, Celebrating Wins, and Refining Focus

Since we're halfway through the year, I thought it would be a great time to talk about the importance of setting goals, checking in on progress, celebrating achievements, and continuously refining focus to ensure continued alignment. Setting Goals …

Do You Want To Create A Life You Love, Instead Of One You Tolerate?

Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions of life, tolerating each day rather than enjoying it? Maybe you're stuck in a job you don't like, or you're in a relationship that isn't fulfilling. Whatever the case …