The Podcast Helping women over 40 with Fashion, Fitness and Thriving. Hosted by Blogger, Digital Creator and Educational Psychologist Dr. Vivian Rodriguez. It’s like talking to your girlfriend about style, fitness, creating, and all the changes and challenges we experience as women. Give it a listen and follow! Head over to https://livbyviv.com/the-dont-mix-in-podcast/ for more.
Music: Joakim Karud “By the Croft”
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Episode 155: Three Hidden Benefits of Having a Blog That Nobody's Talking About
You've heard "start a blog" a hundred times. Here's what nobody tells you about why it actually pays off.
I've had a blog for 10 years. In this episode, I'm breaking down 3 hidden benefits that go way beyond just having a place to write — including how it creates passive income, how it makes you more discoverable than social media ever will, and why a blog post I wrote 6 years ago is still bringing me traffic today.
Full show notes + the complete breakdown on the blog:
https://livbyviv.com/three-hidden-benefits-of-having-a-blog-that-nobodys-talking-about/ (https://livbyviv.com/three-hidden-benefits-of-having-a-blog-that-nobodys-talking-about/)
Shop HoneyLove using my promo code for 20% off: https://checkout.honeylove.com/VRODRIGUEZ (https://checkout.honeylove.com/VRODRIGUEZ)
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5 Jul 2026
Episode 154: The 3 F's + C: My Cheat Code for Buying Clothes You'll Actually Wear After 40
I'm 50 now, and here's what I wish I knew when I turned 40: buying clothes you'll actually wear comes down to a system, not willpower.
In this episode, I break down the exact 4-part checklist I use every time I'm deciding whether to keep, donate, or buy something:
Fit — and why your sizing should flex by season (yes, really)
Feel — the fabric test that tells you if you'll actually reach for it
Frame — dressing your shape instead of fighting it
Color — how to find your palette (including the AI shortcut I use)
Plus, how I match the volume of my wardrobe to how I actually spend my time — work, weekend, gym, going out — so nothing sits in my closet unworn.
Full show notes + the complete breakdown on the blog https://livbyviv.com/the-3-fs-and-a-c-cheat-code-for-buying-clothes-after-40/ (https://livbyviv.com/the-3-fs-and-a-c-cheat-code-for-buying-clothes-after-40/)
Shop HoneyLove using my promo code for 20% off: https://checkout.honeylove.com/VRODRIGUEZ (https://checkout.honeylove.com/VRODRIGUEZ)
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29 Jun 2026
Episode 153: Three Keys to Thrive in Your 40s
I'm 50 now, looking back at my 40s — and there are three things I wish someone had told me sooner. None of them are exciting. None of them are glamorous. But they're the foundation for everything else: your energy, your mood, your strength, your consistency. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three keys that actually moved the needle for me.
Get the full breakdown on the blog: https://livbyviv.com/three-keys-to-thrive-in-your-40s-liv-by-viv/ (https://livbyviv.com/three-keys-to-thrive-in-your-40s-liv-by-viv/)
Shop HoneyLove using my promo code for 20% off: https://checkout.honeylove.com/VRODRIGUEZ (https://checkout.honeylove.com/VRODRIGUEZ)
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