Anything But Mid

About Anything But Mid

Comedy Wellness hosted by Whitney Stropp & Amy Edwards. Because...Midlife? It's Anything But Mid. This show is your unfiltered guide to navigating the wellness overwhelm so you're feeling amazing as you age. A mix of comedy, candor, and consciousness, pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to optimize mind, body, soul– and live anything but average.

Publisher

Anything But Mid

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Oct 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   What Every Woman Over 35 Should Know About Style

   Wondering how to dress after 40 or how to dress after 50? In this episode of Anything But Mid, Amy and Whitney tackle midlife fashion and the “rules” no one asked for. You can dress however you want at any age, and the rules you’ve been following were made up anyway. Former boutique owner Amy shares what she learned from years of watching women size themselves up in the fitting room, and why confidence is the best thing you can wear.If you’ve ever asked yourself “Can I wear a skirt after 50?”, worried about dressing appropriately for your age, or wondered what dressing according to age is even supposed to mean, this conversation is for you. We trace where the old fashion rules came from, from beauty standards to class expectations to the white-after-Labor-Day myth. We also look at women like Dolly Parton and Goldie Hawn, who ignore every rule and look incredible doing it.We also cover how to find your personal style in your 40s and 50s: finding your style icons, learning what you actually like and what you don’t, and not getting swept up in trends or in what looks great on your friend. Along the way you’ll get practical tips on fit, including bra size, clothing sizes and jeans, plus a reminder that nothing you put on is a lifelong commitment.This episode is also about how to feel confident in your clothes and in your body. If you’re looking for how to feel confident in your body at 40, how to feel confident in your body at 50, or how to stop judging your body in your 40s, we talk honestly about why we’re so much harder on ourselves than anyone else is, and how to stop. Think of it as life tips for women over 40 who are done shrinking, hiding and following rules that were never meant for them.We also open with a very real midlife moment about menopause brain fog and why it’s time women stopped suffering in silence.Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s or beyond, our message is simple: wear the white shoes, show the cleavage, rock the bold lipstick, and trust your own instincts.This week’s challenge: Notice one “should” you follow when you get dressed, then break it on purpose. Tell us how it went.What fashion rule are you ready to break? Tell us in the comments or email us your own mid moment. Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show!Have a midlife moment to share?Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next.Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystroppThe Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   The Power of FUN in Midlife

   If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering how to stop being so serious, how to bring joy back into your life, or why you don’t remember the last time you did something just for fun, this conversation is for you. We’re sharing why adults need play, especially in midlife, and how to be more playful as an adult without needing a big reinvention or a lot of free time. Whitney shares how a spontaneous week-long e-bike tour through Provence, France, pulled her out of her comfort zone, introduced her to a whole new group of people, and reminded her what it feels like to do something with no goal except enjoying it. We also talk about how to find joy in midlife and how to find joy after 50. That includes why play lowers stress, keeps you feeling youthful, and helps you build a social life after 40 and make friends as a woman in midlife, whether through a group trip, a women’s group for over 50, or a weekly game night. We share simple, low-pressure ideas for how to have a fun life right now: dancing in your kitchen, a daily 5 p.m. playlist, pickleball and pickup basketball, doodling, puzzles, board games and cards, playing tag with your partner, and hopping on a playground swing. We also cover hobbies for women over 40 and hobbies for women over 50 that are about joy, not performance. Plus, how to add whimsy to everyday life, from renaming your meetings like YouTube videos to turning a school volunteer email into a song parody. We also open with a few surprising menopause symptoms (sensory overload, dry mouth, foot pain, frozen shoulder, and ringing in the ears). Whitney shares a frightening personal story about her daughter’s attack on a hiking trail, the importance of listening to your intuition, and why women’s safety and self-defense matter. We then shake it off and get back to what this season of life can be: playful, social, and yours. Midlife isn’t the end of fun. It’s the second curve, when you don’t have to be the best at everything and you finally get to slow down and enjoy it. What’s your favorite way to play as an adult? We’d love to hear it. Share it in the comments or email us your mid moment. Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show! Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next. Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/ Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwards Whitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystropp The Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShow Every Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   What's the Deal with Rosacea in Midlife and Perimenopause?

   Amy gives Whitney a time-warp quiz, Whitney got an upper bleph, and what's going on with rosacea? What is rosacea, and can menopause cause it? In this honest midlife conversation, I share my brand-new rosacea diagnosis in my 50s and break down everything I’ve learned so far: what rosacea is, the most common rosacea symptoms, rosacea causes, rosacea triggers, and what the research says about rosacea treatment. We also get into one of the biggest questions for women right now: is rosacea caused by hormones? Shifting estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol during perimenopause and menopause can dilate blood vessels, thin the skin, and weaken the skin barrier, which is why rosacea in women over 40 and rosacea in women over 50 is so common and so frustrating. This episode is for any woman searching for answers about rosacea vs acne, wondering whether rosacea is curable (it’s a lifelong condition with no cure, but it can be managed), or looking for how to treat rosacea naturally alongside professional care. I walk through my current routine: a gentle, basic cleanser, azelaic acid, a simple hyaluronic moisturizer, and an occasional soothing mask. I also cover the topical options I researched, including ivermectin and metronidazole, why I’m trying monthly BBL (broadband light) treatments for redness, and what I found on dietary changes, cooling foods, and facial acupuncture. Everyone’s skin is different, and we’re not doctors, so please talk to your dermatologist about what’s right for you. Before we get there, we catch up on my surprise eyelid surgery (a total accident that started with an eyelid rash), plus a hilarious “Time Warp” pop quiz that proves time makes no sense in midlife. If you’re looking for midlife life tips, midlife life advice, or just a reminder that we do what we want, this conversation is for you. What has your experience with rosacea or midlife skin changes been? I’d love to hear it in the comments! Remember to share this podcast with a friend, and rate and review and follow the show! Have a midlife moment to share? Email us at anythingbutmidpodcast@gmail.com and tell us your mid moment, your wins, or what you want us to talk about next Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/anythingbutmid/Amy Edwards – https://instagram.com/realamyedwardsWhitney Stropp – https://instagram.com/whitneystroppThe Amy Edwards Show:https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdojmuUpXfksyQD8gbXJmhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheAmyEdwardsShowEvery Widow Thing:https://open.spotify.com/show/5XO1NK5sbBJ2ZAAf2fQpO3https://www.youtube.com/@everywidowthing

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