A RAW and OFF-THE-CUFF episode about my own journey of health and wellness, in a nutshell. I talk about what's happening now and the need for adjustment. Midlife on Fire is an anthology book series and a podcast and exists to continue the discussion about what we, as women, encounter in midlife. Promoting, amplifying, supporting women in midlife. The anthology and the podcast showcase stories from women who experience this potentially tumultuous part of their lives as a reordering, maybe a reckoning, and always as a rebirth as vital voices in the dialogue of life, love and art. I want to fi ..read more

Caytha Jentis is a driven woman - self-admittedly, partially because of her ADHD, but also because she is compelled to tell stories - not only her own, but anyone she meets is potential material. She is a New York based screenwriter, playwright and producer who lives by no fear no story.  She has four features under her belt and a popular web series - all produced in midlife! She now had a stage play she wrote that will open Off Broadway in September (today!). Caytha has 2 stories in volume 1 and one in volume 2 (she's writing for volume 3!) A community of women that has grown around Mi ..read more

As a writer/humorist,  Heidi Mastrogiovanni loves to spread joy and laughter. She rescues senior dogs and is a feminist/Democratic activist promoting the vote. She lives in Los Angeles with her musician husband and a family of dogs. Heidi's life is driven by her constant enthusiasm to spread compassion and joy to every corner of life. Her vitality is contagious. Heidi has an essay in the Midlife on Fire anthology series volume 1.  The excerpt she read from is a series of books called "Classic Slacker Reads," and can be found at: https://www.theclassicsslacker.com/ And here are her ..read more

As a woman in post menopause, I recognize the importance to know our own body more so now, and to research the heck out of fitness, health, and well-being for menopausal women. We are so fortunate to be in midlife more than ever because of the research - which is a long time coming, that is being done on the effects of hormone loss on our bodies.  One of the reasons why, and an important distinction that we are making any headway in understanding the effects is because there are more WOMEN and particularly, women in MIDLIFE - you go gurl! in professions that matter to our health: fitness ..read more

Rebecca Williams Spindler is a screenwriter, producer, author and a podcaster, and has been a healthcare advocate with 20+ years of professional experience in health care. She has a no-nonsense approach to midlife and life being a woman, growing up in our society. She encourages dialogue between women of all ages and finding the truth to who we are and how we can live our lives according to our own needs and desires and recognize that we have earned a place to be here.   Rebecca has an essay in the Midlife on Fire anthology series, one in volume 2:.  The excerpt she read from one o ..read more

It's been a minute since I last recorded something. I was driving around looking for a new home with my partner and I told him that I wasn't sure if I had anything to say these days. He said talk about that. I tried. It didn't come out right. But I did something today that I found funny which then turned into this episode. A RAW and OFF-THE-CUFF episode about not anything in particular. Midlife on Fire is an anthology book series and a podcast and exists to continue the discussion about what we, as women, encounter in midlife. Promoting, amplifying, supporting women in midlife. The antholo ..read more

Karla S Bryant is an author and screenwriter.  Inspiration comes from the most unexpected places and Karla, as a writer, has let that revelations of the unfolding nature of her life inform her writing and her art. Karla is insightful and generous. I hope she convinces you to tap into your midlife spark and forge a life that is truly your own as you move forward. Karla has two essays in the Midlife on Fire anthology series, one in volume 1 and one in volume 2. You can find her short film here: Full Circle" produced as a short film in 20156: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw_VhYtcSYM& ..read more

Hi It's me again. This is a RAW and OFF-THE-CUFF. I was looking forward to watching Arnold Schwarzeneggar's limited series about his life. I made it through an episode and a half and had some thoughts. This is off the cuff and how I respond to ideas and attitudes that are apparent but may not be about the person themselves, but about an ongoing reaction to this particular attitude. (I realize that my comments are a reaction to a universal attitude that may not be the whole picture about his attitude toward life, so if he changes his tune at the end, which I'll have to watch now, I'll make su ..read more

This is a RAW and OFF-THE-CUFF. I am just about to shoot my second short. Living midlife on fire! Midlife on Fire is an anthology book series and a podcast and exists to continue the discussion about what we, as women, encounter in midlife. Promoting, amplifying, supporting women in midlife. The anthology and the podcast showcase stories from women who experience this potentially tumultuous part of their lives as a reordering, maybe a reckoning, and always as a rebirth as vital voices in the dialogue of life, love and art. I want to find women for guests on my podcast who have stories to t ..read more

This is a RAW AND OFF-THE-CUFF talk from me to you about International Women's Day. This podcast and the anthology book series is about promoting, amplifying, supporting women and women's voices in midlife. Midlife on Fire is an anthology book series and this podcast is to continue the discussion about what we, as women, encounter in midlife. The anthology and the podcast showcase stories from women who experience this potentially tumultuous part of their lives as a reordering, maybe a reckoning, and always as a rebirth as vital voices in the dialogue of life, love and art. If you'd like t ..read more