Middlescence Podcast

About Middlescence Podcast

In this series let’s change the conversation about aging from ’Is this it?’ and ’What’s left?’ to ’What’s next?’ What does this next phase of your life look like? The term Middlescence was first recorded in the 1960s and now the American gerontologist and life stage expert, Barbara Waxman, is popularising it. For many who find themselves asking ‘IS THIS IT?’ Middlescence presents a wonderful transitional period where we can use the knowledge, experiences and wisdom we’ve gained in the first half of our life, to ride the waves of change - And embrace a big blue ocean of possibilities. I don’t have all the answers…….. So I am taking you on this journey with me, because I am this questioning person too, and we can learn from each other.

Publisher

Jen Mahoney

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Oct 2024

Latest episode

23 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jun 2025

   Life is not a script: Sally Jones

   Sally Jones, a farmer and former corporate advisor, recounts her transition from international business to rural life in an interview with the host, highlighting the importance of living within one's psychological means.

2. 

   9 Jun 2025

   500 Strong. In front of the lens: Lea Thorpe

   Host Kelly Jean interviews Lea Thorpe, one of the subjects of the "500 Strong" photography project, about aging, body image, and the power of humor.

3. 

   26 May 2025

   Inspiring at any age: Kate Sharp & Eunice Gribbin

   Mature-age students Kate Sharp and Eunice Gribbin share their experiences earning PhDs in their 70s, proving that lifelong learning and new friendships are possible at any age in this interview episode.

4. 

   12 May 2025

   Home is me: Kanwal Lashari

   Host [Host Name] interviews Kanwal Lashari, a creative entrepreneur, about finding home, resilience during health challenges, and self-compassion.

5. 

   28 Apr 2025

   Season 2 Trailer: Stepping back to move forward

   Host [Host Name] interviews extraordinary middlescent women, celebrating aging and exploring personal growth in this Season 2 trailer.

6. 

   16 Dec 2024

   Get silent to hear the whispers

   Jacqui O'Connor shares her transformative journey through menopause and the creation of Heart Place Hospital, a sanctuary for healing that ripples out to create a more compassionate society.

7. 

   2 Dec 2024

   Stripping back the layers of Burlesque, Bikini's and Body Image with Fanny Star

   Host [Host Name] interviews burlesque performer Fanny Star about body image and self-acceptance.

8. 

   18 Nov 2024

   Ponch Hawkes 500 Strong : Behind the Lens

   Host Pip Rae interviews Melbourne photographer and artist Ponch Hawkes about her "500 Strong" project exploring the naked aging female body and its exhibition.

9. 

   4 Nov 2024

   Mother of Middlescence

   Host Barbara Waxman, founder of The Odyssey Group, shares insights on navigating the dynamics of aging and igniting midlife passion in this interview.

10. 

    23 Oct 2024

    Trailer Middlescence

    Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name] about reimagining life's next chapter with accumulated wisdom and experience.

Who has been a guest on Middlescence Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sally Jones
• Lea Thorpe
• Kate Sharp
• Eunice Gribbin
• Kanwal Lashari

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

34,739

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

24

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

0