Crazy Stupid Midlife
Real Talk for Women Who’ve Been There, Done That, and Are Ready for More
Welcome to Crazy Stupid Midlife—the podcast for smart, powerful women who are rewriting the rules of what life looks like after 40. Hosted by two 40-something women who’ve navigated motherhood, career pivots, identity shifts, and everything in between, this is your go-to space for real, unfiltered conversations about midlife reinvention.
Because midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a comeback. A career change, a confidence glow-up, a rediscovery of what really matters. Whether you’re leveling up, starting over, or finally putting yourself first, we’re here with the laughs, the wisdom, and the “WTF is happening to my skin?” moments.
From women’s health and wellness, to aesthetics, aging boldly, and personal growth, we’re talking all the crazy, stupid, beautiful parts of being a woman in midlife. This isn’t the end of your story—it’s the beginning of your best damn chapter yet.
Episodes
17 episodes
Welcome to Pilates, Macros & Community: Building Strength, Habits & Community at Any Age
In this episode of Crazy Stupid Midlife, we dive into Pilates, macros, and the power of community with Brooklyn, a Pilates instructor with over 10 years of experience. We explore why Pilates is truly for every body and how it supports ...
Welcome to Season 2: What Fuels Us, What Drains Us & Our Media Takes
Season 2media, books, movies, TV shows, memoirs, health, wellness, family, recommendations, midlifetakeawaysRenee has been busy teaching multiple subjects and managing a student teacher.Dannielle has be...
Welcome to Therapy with Dr. Z – Navigating Midlife Relationships, Marriage, and Sex
Episode: Welcome to Therapy with Dr. Z – Navigating Midlife Relationships, Marriage, and SexThis week on Crazy Stupid Midlife, we sit down with Dr. Kristin Zeising, a licensed psychologist and certified sex therapist, t...
Welcome to a Season Abroad
We’re back! After taking a little break, we couldn’t wait to sit down and catch up with you. This season was packed with trips to Paris, Greece, London, Dublin, Copenhagen and Budapest. From milestone birthdays to solo adventures, we had so man...
Welcome to Women's Health with OB/GYN Dr. Sara Mckinney (part 2)
We’re not done yet.In Part 2 of this important conversation, Dr. Sara McKinney dives deeper into the realities of hormone imbalance, perimenopause, and the emotional and physical toll it takes on women — especially when doctors di...
Welcome to Women's Health with OB/GYN Dr. Sara Mckinney (Part 1)
Are you feeling off, overwhelmed, or just… not like yourself? You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not crazy.In this episode of Welcome to Women's Health, Dr. Sara McKinney gets real about the symptoms so many women experience but fe...
Welcome to CSM 100 Day Healthy Challenge
What if you had a community of women showing up with you—every day—for 100 days of real, sustainable wellness?In this episode, we’re inviting you to join us and Coach Sasha, founder of LeanPowerment, for the 100 Day ...
Welcome to Our Media Edit
This week, we’re talking current media obsessions — the shows, books, and movies we’re hooked on right now and why we can’t stop thinking about them.From drama to nostalgia, here’s what’s been living rent-free in our brains lately...
Welcome to LEAN (Ladies-Exercise-Accountability-Nutrition) with Coach Sasha
What does it actually take to feel strong, energized, and empowered? In this episode, we’re joined by Coach Sasha, founder of LeanPowerment and creator of the LEAN coaching programs, to talk about what re...
Welcome to Lions, Tigers and Bears...Oh My!
This week, we’re stepping into the wilderness of midlife — careers shifting, creativity stretching, and the occasional emotional bear attack.In this honest check-in episode, we unpack what we’ve been navigating lately using a little meta...
Welcome to Madhouse
In this episode of Crazy Stupid Midlife, we step inside Madhouse Dance, a sensual, empowering studio where movement becomes medicine. We’re joined by Olivia Kingston, founder of Madhouse, and Kira Hoerres, studio manager and fierce adv...
Welcome to HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)
In this must-listen episode of Crazy Stupid Midlife, Renee steps into the listener’s chair while Dannielle, a licensed nurse practitioner, shares her expert insights on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the hormonal rollercoaster o...
Welcome to Balance with Dr. Noriko Udea-Lang
What if feeling better isn’t about another prescription — but about getting to the real root of what’s going on? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Noriko Ueda-Lang, a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Ki...
Welcome to Stupid
In our third episode, we’re breaking down the why behind one of the most loaded words in our podcast title: stupid. Why did we choose it? What does it really mean to us? And how can embracing the “stupid” parts of life—mistakes,...
Welcome to Crazy
Welcome to Crazy Stupid Midlife—where everything feels a little upside down, but somehow more real than ever. In our second episode, we’re opening the door to what this podcast is all about: the beautiful, bizarre, and bold reality of ...