Turn Life's Messes into Meaningful Midlife Messages

Season 1

Nov. 9, 2024

The Nutrivore Mindset: Embrace Nutrient-Rich Eating Without Sacrifice…

In this episode, Marianne sits down with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD—founder of Nutrivore.com and NY Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. With...

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Nov. 2, 2024

Breaking Free from Addiction: Dr. Robb Kelly’s Powerful Journey and E…

Join us for a powerful episode of Message In the Middle , as we sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD, a globally recognized addiction and recovery expert who has lived the extremes of addiction firsthand and now works to empower...

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Oct. 26, 2024

Are You Living an Intentional Life? - A Solo Episode with Marianne

In this solo episode of Message In the Middle , host Marianne explores what it means to live intentionally, shares examples from her own life, offers insights on key areas to look at if you want to get out of auto pilot and m...

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Oct. 19, 2024

Transforming Your Health from the Inside Out with Ashley Malik

If you've ever struggled with feeling constantly tired, experiencing unexplained weight gain, or dealing with persistent inflammation and puffiness, this episode is for you. Today, we're diving into the world of anti-inflamma...

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Oct. 12, 2024

Building a Sustainable Healthy Lifestyle with Jodi Dolo

Today’s episode is a must-listen for anyone striving to build a healthy lifestyle, maintain weight loss, or just stay consistent with exercise and movement. Joining me today is Jodi Dolo, a certified nutritionist and personal...

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Oct. 5, 2024

Embracing the Mirror: A Journey of Self-Acceptance

In this candid solo episode of Message In the Middle , host Marianne reflects on a deeply personal moment of self-realization. After years of striving for perfection and external validation, and driving from a place of contro...

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Sept. 28, 2024

The Six Big Rocks of Exercise and Nutrition with Esther Avant

In today's episode of Message in the Middle , host Marianne is joined by health industry veteran Esther Avant, who brings over 18 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness. Together, they take a deep dive into t...

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Sept. 21, 2024

Self-Care, Not Self-Control: Redefining Nutrition and Body Image with…

Hello and welcome to Message In the Middle. Joining me today is Elizabeth Harris. Elizabeth’s motto is “self-care, not self-control because food is meant to be enjoyed, movement should make you happy, and because we’ve all go...

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Sept. 14, 2024

Fitness for Every Body: Fitness, Confidence, and Empowerment with Tar…

In this empowering episode of Message In the Middle , host Marianne sits down with Tara De Leon, a highly credentialed personal trainer, professor of Health, Fitness, and Exercise Studies, podcaster, speaker, and Amazon best-...

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Sept. 7, 2024

Embrace Your True Self: Lunaria Gaia on Authentic Confidence, Self-Lo…

In this episode of Message In the Middle , host Marianne is joined by the inspiring Lunaria Gaia, a dynamic speaker, coach, podcast host, and 2-time Amazon best-selling author of “Get Happy & Free: Unlocking the Happiness Cod...

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Aug. 31, 2024

Don’t Retire, Rewire! Insights on Redefining Retirement with Jeri Sed…

Welcome to another episode of Message In the Middle with Marianne. Today, we're diving into a topic that’s more relevant than ever—rethinking retirement. But instead of discussing traditional retirement, we're exploring the c...

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Aug. 24, 2024

From Broadway to Ninja: Fitness and Resilience at Any Age with Ginny …

Welcome to Message In the Middle , in this episode, Marianne sits down with Ginny MacColl, a 72-year-old actress, dancer, and competitive athlete who proves that age is just a number. Ginny's journey from dancing on Broadway ...

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Aug. 17, 2024

Navigating Big Emotions with Jennifer Ginty and Moody Monster

Today we're diving deep into the world of big feelings. Emotions can be overwhelming for anyone, but learning to manage them is crucial, especially when it comes to guiding our children and grandchildren and providing them wi...

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Aug. 10, 2024

Silencing Your Inner Mean Girl with Abbey Heagney

Joining Marianne today is Abbey Heagney. For over 20 years, Abbey struggled to quiet her inner mean girl and find confidence in her body, her decisions, and who she was. Coaching completely transformed her life, and now, as a...

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Aug. 3, 2024

Transform Your Life: Breaking Free from the Meh Zone with Witney Riley

Welcome to another episode of Message In the Middle ! I'm your host, Marianne, and today, we're joined by Witney Riley, a transformation mentor with over 25 years of experience. Witney has dedicated her career to guiding indi...

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July 27, 2024

Thriving Beyond 65: Ande Lyons on Aging Out Loud

Today, we’re diving into the art of reframing our thoughts, expectations, and perceived boundaries of middle age and beyond. Joining me for this conversation is Ande Lyons. Ande is a four-time founder, a former global startup...

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July 20, 2024

Weight-Neutral Strength Training: Insights from Sarah Siertle

Today, we’re diving into the world of strength training. Our guest, Sarah Siertle, is an expert in inclusive strength and movement coaching. Sarah's mission is to help people of all sizes and abilities get strong, enjoy life...

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July 13, 2024

From Corporate Burnout to Reiki Master and Psychic Medium: Insights f…

In today's episode we're rounding out our three-guest series focused on learning more about psychic abilities and other non-mainstream modalities that can help validate our intuition and guide us in various areas of our lives...

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July 6, 2024

Embracing Your Unique Blueprint: An Introduction to Quantum Human De…

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Message In the Middle! Today, we dive into the fascinating world of Quantum Human Design with Dr. Marie Gasper-Hulvat. Dr. Hulvat is not only a Quantum Human Design™ Specialist but a...

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June 29, 2024

Unveiling Your Intuitive Gifts: A Conversation with Angela Bixby

Join us today as we dip our toe into the world of "Woo". Joining me for this conversation is Angela Bixby. Angela's journey into the spiritual realm began long before she officially recognized it. She describes herself as ...

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June 22, 2024

Rauncie Reynolds on Spiritual Guidance and Psychic Readings

Welcome to the first episode of our new series on psychic abilities here on Message In the Middle ! I'm your host, Marianne, and today we embark on a fascinating journey into unconventional ways of perceiving and interpreting...

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June 15, 2024

The Impact of Resentment, Growth, and Personal Development on our Rel…

Today, I have a returning guest that some of you might remember, her name is Shiloh Minor. We’re diving deep into how resentment, growth, and personal development can impact our relationships. As a reminder, Shiloh helps wom...

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June 8, 2024

Marie Thom’s Humorous Take on Midlife and Menopause

Marianne is joined by the hilarious and insightful Marie Thom. Marie is a self-described big knickers wearer, frantic chin plucker, gin lover, and muffin-top fighter who worships at the altar of the incontinence liner. Beyond...

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June 1, 2024

EFT Tapping Explained: Evidence and Effectiveness with Dr. Jill Wener

In our previous episode, Corby Furrows introduced us to the basics of EFT or Tapping. If you’re still skeptical about its validity or think it might be too "woo woo," pull up a chair for my conversation with Dr. Jill Wener, a...

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