Three badass broads on a mission to make midlife a laughing matter. Pour a cup of coffee (or whatever), pluck your chin hairs, and tune in for no-holds-barred conversations about surviving menopause, finding your confidence, and rocking your second act with attitude.
We're not your grandmother's menopause club.
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Is there something about October that makes you want to slow down, cook more, decorate the house and reach for all your favourite comfort foods? We’re talking about everything that comes with fall — and the very real midlife changes that come along with it.
From sleepless nights and what we do to try to get better sleep, to pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider donuts and homemade soup, this episode is packed with the things we love about the season. We also get into Halloween costumes, trick-or-treating and pizza (which somehow manages to be a comfort food all year round!).
And then there are the less glamorous parts of getting older. Colder weather can mean dry skin, while hair thinning and changing hair needs can have us searching for new products. Even driving at night can become a whole different experience in midlife.
In this episode:
Our favourite things about October and the start of fall
Sleepless nights and the things we try to do to get more rest
Halloween parties, costumes and trick-or-treating
Why fall makes us crave comfort food
Keeping dry skin at bay
Hair thinning, GLP-1 medications and changing hair routines
Why driving at night can get harder in midlife
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5 Oct 2026
The Sitdown with Nicole Greco-Peepas: Fitness, Food & Feeling Strong After 40
What does it really mean to get stronger, take care of yourself and feel good in your body as you get older?
In this episode of the Mid-Life Mafia Podcast, Nicole Greco-Peepas joins the conversation to talk about fitness, food, self-love and finding the motivation to take care of yourself in your 40s and 50s.
Nicole shares how her journey into fitness began in an unexpected way. After moving to Greece because of her boyfriend, who later became her husband, she didn't have working papers, so she signed up for karate. That eventually led to boxing and a much bigger role for fitness in her life.
She talks about losing pregnancy weight, strength training for women and why looking after your fitness isn't just about appearance. It's about recognizing that you're worth the effort and giving yourself the opportunity to live a better quality of life.
The conversation also gets practical, covering food, meal prepping, accountability and how much you actually need to eat. Nicole shares what she eats, how she prepares food and what she looks for when shopping.
This is a conversation about making fitness part of your life — and doing it for yourself.
Episode highlights:
Women, empowerment and taking care of yourself
How to get started with working out
How moving to Greece led Nicole to fitness
Strength training for women
What to eat to support your goals
Nicole's meals and meal-prepping routine
Bodybuilding competitions
Shopping for food and cooking
How much to eat
Finding motivation to keep going
We hope this episode with Nicole inspires you to start working out today. If it did, give us a like and subscribe for more women empowerment episodes.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-greco-peepas-823a53418/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-greco-peepas-823a53418/)
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28 Sept 2026
The Sitdown with Maria Venuto
Have you ever discovered that the thing you loved as a child or teenager was actually something you were meant to come back to? Maria Venuto joins us to talk about music, family, finding her way back to singing, and what she hopes to do next.
Maria comes from a musical family, and although she didn't want to sing as much as a teenager, seeing her father perform later on made her realize just how much she wanted to get back to music. She also shares how being multilingual has allowed her to sing in different languages, including Spanish and Greek, and how her wide-ranging music taste has influenced her.
We also have some fun with singing on the podcast, Maria's ability to switch between accents, and her experiences trying out for American Idol. She talks about the singers who inspire her, her plans for more original music and performances, and the very relatable realities of perimenopause — including waking up sweaty and feeling like you don't quite feel like yourself.
In this episode:
Growing up in a musical family and discovering her love of singing
Singing in multiple languages
Her knack for slipping between different accents
What happened when Maria took a shot at American Idol
The realities of navigating perimenopause
The foods and restaurants Maria can't get enough of
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe and share it with someone who loves music, family stories and honest midlife conversations!
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Maria’s music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/maria-venuto/1194169308 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/maria-venuto/1194169308)
Podcast editing by https://podcastmagician.com/ (https://podcastmagician.com/)
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YouTube views
163,875
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
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6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100
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YouTube
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