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Recent Episodes

Alli O'Malley on the Hidden Face of Abuse and the Truth About Recovery
June 19, 2026

Alli O'Malley on the Hidden Face of Abuse and the Truth About Recovery

Sometimes the hardest experiences to recognize are the ones we are living through. Many women think intimate partner violence only looks one way. They picture obvious warning signs, visible injuries, or situations that seem dramatically different from their own. But what happens when the harm is su…

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From Broken to the Big Stage: Scott Scovill on Fear of Failure and Reinvention
June 12, 2026

From Broken to the Big Stage: Scott Scovill on Fear of Failure and Re…

What if the thing standing between you and the life you still want isn’t talent, timing, or confidence—but tenacity? In this episode of Message in the Middle , Marianne sits down with entrepreneur, creative director, and auth...

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The Identity Gap: Who You Were vs. Who You’re Becoming with Dr. Sarah Andreas
June 5, 2026

The Identity Gap: Who You Were vs. Who You’re Becoming with Dr. Sarah…

There’s a moment in midlife that many women recognize, even if they’ve never had the language for it. You’re no longer who you used to be… but you’re not fully who you’re becoming either. In this episode of Message in the Middle, Marianne sits down with Dr. Sarah Andreas, artist, educator, and auth…

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You Don’t Have to Change Everything to Change Your Life | Michele Kehrer on Clarity, Resilience, and Brave Shifts
May 29, 2026

You Don’t Have to Change Everything to Change Your Life | Michele Keh…

What if the answer isn’t to change everything… but to change just a few things that change everything? In this episode of Message in the Middle, Marianne sits down with Dr. Michele Kehrer, business growth coach, entrepreneur, and four-time cancer survivor, to explore what it really means to find cl…

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Why You Still Feel Stuck (Even After Doing the Work) | Somatic Healing with Melanie Smithson
May 22, 2026

Why You Still Feel Stuck (Even After Doing the Work) | Somatic Healin…

There’s a moment many women reach in midlife where they realize something frustrating… They’ve done the work. They understand their patterns. They’ve processed their experiences. They can talk about their past with clarity and insight. And yet, something still feels stuck. In this episode of Messag…

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It’s Not Too Late to Change Your Life: Debbie Weiss on Letting Go of the Victim Mindset
May 15, 2026

It’s Not Too Late to Change Your Life: Debbie Weiss on Letting Go of …

What happens when you wake up one day and realize your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would? In this episode of Message in the Middle , Marianne sits down with Debbie Weiss, best-selling author, speaker, and host of...

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The Real Reason You React The Way You Do In Relationships (And How to Change It)
May 8, 2026

The Real Reason You React The Way You Do In Relationships (And How to…

In this episode of Message in the Middle , Marianne sits down with therapist, relationships coach, and emotional safety expert Diane McDowell to explore a powerful reframe: What if the challenges in your relationships aren’t ...

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The Relationship That Changes Everything: Learning to Show Up for Yourself in Midlife
May 1, 2026

The Relationship That Changes Everything: Learning to Show Up for You…

What does it actually mean to be in a good relationship with yourself? Not the version you perform for the world. Not the one built on how much you get done or how little you ask for. The one underneath all of that. The one t...

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Stuck in the Same Patterns? How to Work with Your Subconscious Instead of Fighting It
April 25, 2026

Stuck in the Same Patterns? How to Work with Your Subconscious Instea…

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why do I keep doing this?” or “Why can’t I just change this pattern?” Then this episode is for you. Because the truth is, most of us aren’t stuck because we’re broken. We’re stuck bec...

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Recent Blog Posts

Embracing Your Second Act with Shannon Russell
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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Can We Really Have It All? A Candid Conversation About Burnout and Balance with Dr. Denise Brown
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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Creating Safer Spaces: How to Help Your Loved Ones Age in Place with Confidence
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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