Me Time Midlife Podcast

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Midlife care, courage, and second chances.

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Me Time Midlife Podcast centers women in midlife who are ready to put their own wellbeing back on the calendar. Kim Aceto brings guests into warm, practical conversations about change, loss, anxiety, habits, purpose, and the next version of a life.

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About Me Time Midlife Podcast

Me Time Midlife Podcast is a health and self-care show for women who have spent years looking after other people and are starting to ask what attention to themselves might require. Its focus is midlife, but its subjects are not narrow. Kim Aceto uses guest conversations to trace the emotional, practical, and physical terrain of change. Some episodes sit with grief. Others look at anxiety, health habits, identity, purpose, resilience, and the courage to begin again after a long pause. The show is gentle, but it does not flatten difficult material. Beverly Willett’s conversation about selling a family home turns decluttering into a deeper reckoning with marriage, motherhood, neighborhood, career, and the pain stored in ordinary objects. Donna Ferris brings loss, yoga, retreats, writing, and the humility of offering tools without claiming universal answers. Karen Hinton’s episode moves through sexual harassment, misconduct, abuse, discrimination, recovery, memory, and the process of writing after injury. The Anxiety Sisters bring panic, agoraphobia, avoidance, the amygdala, cortisol, and adrenaline into language that feels accessible rather than clinical. Chris Kwan connects nutrition and fitness habits to identity, visualization, affirmations, and repetition. Quavi’s return points toward a more positive story for women in their fifties and beyond. Rebecca Livingston adds vitality, resilience, organization, and healing the relationship with oneself. Dinah Lynn’s story brings later ambition, cultural roots, Beijing, memoir, and the belief that a next dream can arrive well after the usual deadline. Across the series, the recurring question is not how to perform midlife better. It is how to live it with more honesty, health, and self-regard. The pacing is conversational and reassuring. The show works best for listeners who want personal stories, coaching-adjacent reflection, and practical language for transitions that can feel lonely when handled in silence.

Made for: Women in midlife who are reconsidering health, identity, family roles, grief, purpose, and the next chapter of their lives. It especially suits listeners who like supportive expert conversations with personal stories attached.

What sets it apart: The show keeps self-care tied to real midlife events: selling a home, surviving loss, managing anxiety, rebuilding habits, speaking about workplace harm, and returning to deferred dreams. Its strength is the mix of emotional steadiness and practical coaching language.

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Welcome to “Me Time,” the podcast for women in midlife who have been taking care of everyone else and now say, “It’s my turn to take care of me!” Join Health & Self-care Coach for women in midlife, Kim Acedo, MS, CHWC, as she interviews experts and explores topics such as health and aging, grandchildren, retirement, empty nest, adult children, friendships, wardrobe, decluttering, travel, self-discovery, and more!

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Kim Acedo brings experts to midlife crossroads, then asks the question you were quietly rehearsing.

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  • candid company through grief, anxiety, and the identity shifts behind healthier habits
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  1. 1

    Yoga, Body Image and Self-Confidence at Midlife - Guest Expert Antonia Balazs

    ·32m
  2. 2

    Surviving & Thriving After Multiple Losses - Guest Expert Donna Ferris

    ·32m
  3. 3

    Speaking Up & Out About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Guest Expert Karen Hinton

    ·34m
  4. 4

    When Anxiety Gets in the Way - Guest Experts The Anxiety Sisters

    ·31m
  5. 5

    [Rerun] Planning For Death the Organized (and Stress-Free) Way - Guest Expert Rowena List

    ·31m
  6. 6

    What's Identity Got to do with Health Habits? - In Conversation with Christen Kwan

    ·33m
  7. 7

    Doctors, Healthcare, and Second Opinions - Guest Expert Susan Salenger

    ·30m
  8. 8

    It's Showtime: Why Midlife is a Time for ACTION! - Guest Expert Sheree Clark

    ·30m
  9. 9

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Pilates - Guest Expert Emma Jory

    ·32m
  10. 10

    What to Do if You Get an Inheritance - Guest Expert Angela Dorsey

    ·31m
  11. 11

    Reinventing Herself One Step at a Time... Literally! - Guest Expert Lisa Weldon

    ·32m
  12. 12

    Valuing Ourselves: Speaking Up to Men - In Conversation with Walker Thornton

    ·33m
  13. 13

    What is Decision Fatigue? - In Conversation with Rowena List

    ·33m
  14. 14

    Grief and Loss at Midlife - Guest Expert Lesleigh Tolin

    ·31m
  15. 15

    From Adversity to Emotional Wellness - Guest Expert Rosie Mankes

    ·28m
  16. 16

    Emotional Exhaustion and Overeating - In Conversation with Cassie Christopher

    ·33m
  17. 17

    What Keeps Women Stuck After Divorce - Guest Expert Martha Bodyfelt

    ·32m
  18. 18

    The Importance of Talking About Mental Health Challenges - Guest Expert Melanie Gibson

    ·31m
  19. 19

    Don't Wait Until January 1st - In Conversation with Rebecca Livingston

    ·31m
  20. 20

    Are You Caught in the Stress Cycle? - Guest Expert Alicia Murphy

    ·33m
  21. 21

    "Midlife Gap Year" for Financially Fit Women - Guest Expert Lisette Smith

    ·30m
  22. 22

    Everything You Need to Know About Travelling Right Now - Guest Expert Jen Williams

    ·31m
  23. 23

    Embracing Your Age - Guest Expert Stephanie Raffelock

    ·33m
  24. 24

    What's Your Next Dream? - In Conversation with Dinah Lin

    ·33m
  25. 25

    Is Walking Good Enough Exercise? - Guest Expert Malin Svensson

    ·35m
  26. 26

    Learning to Love the Aging Process - Guest Expert Kathleen O'Brien

    ·32m
  27. 27

    Getting Sober in Midlife - Guest Expert Courtney Andersen

    ·32m
  28. 28

    What is (and isn't) a Legacy - Guest Expert Beth Seed

    ·31m
  29. 29

    Mid-year Exercise Motivation - In Conversation with Jenn Waller

    ·34m
  30. 30

    [Rerun] Online Dating in Midlife - Guest Expert Dr. Joan Bragar

    ·31m
  31. 31

    [Rerun] It's MY Time: Candy's 10-minute Morning Routine - Guest Expert Candy Motzek

    ·32m
  32. 32

    [Rerun] How to Create a Happy & Meaningful Life - Guest Expert Kathy Gottberg

    ·37m
  33. 33

    Going Through a Life-Altering Surgery at 66... Alone - Guest Expert Walker Thornton

    ·35m
  34. 34

    Body Image, Shame, and Self-Love - In Conversation with Margery Segal

    ·32m
  35. 35

    Feel Like Yourself Again - Guest Experts Carrie Mapes & Patty Pappas

    ·32m
  36. 36

    Stop the Kegels? - Guest Expert Jenn Lormand

    ·31m
  37. 37

    Embracing Uncertainty and Change in Midlife - Guest Expert Beverly Willett

    ·33m
  38. 38

    Q&A: Dependent Adult Children - Guest Expert Cara Pollard

    ·31m
  39. 39

    Healthy Meal Planning Tips - Guest Expert Mareike Buthmann

    ·33m
  40. 40

    Using Mindfulness to Make Healthy Food Choices - Guest Expert Mareike Buthmann

    ·31m
  41. 41

    Parenting Adult Children - Guest Expert Cara Pollard

    ·32m
  42. 42

    Emotional Eating During the Pandemic - In Conversation with Erica Leon

    ·35m
  43. 43

    Feminine Conditioning - In Conversation with Diann Wingert

    ·33m
  44. 44

    How to Let Go of "Stuff" Minus the Guilt - Guest Expert Jeannine Bryant

    ·29m
  45. 45

    Sex in Midlife - Guest Expert Dr Sonia Wright

    ·34m
  46. 46

    CBD & Cannabis: What You Need To Know Before You Give It a Go - Guest Expert Shari Berman

    ·26m
  47. 47

    The Role of Cannabis in My Cancer Journey - Guest Expert Shari Berman

    ·27m
  48. 48

    Financial Lessons from 2020 & Planning for 2021 - Guest Expert Angela Dorsey

    ·35m
  49. 49

    Organizing Your Home: Pre- and Post-decluttering - Guest Expert Rowena List

    ·31m
  50. 50

    How to Build Healthy Habits in 2021 - In Conversation with Jenn Waller

    ·35m
  51. 51

    Navigating the Midlife Career Shift - In Conversation with Katherine Lazaruk

    ·34m
  52. 52

    Better to Have Loved and Lost - Guest Expert Larry Indiviglia

    ·32m
  53. 53

    [Rerun] Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating - Guest Expert Erica Leon

    ·31m
  54. 54

    [Rerun] Sleep Significance & Strategies - Guest Expert Mike Harnett

    ·32m
  55. 55

    [Rerun] How to Talk to Your Daughters About Finances - Guest Expert Meghan Latham

    ·32m
  56. 56

    [Rerun] The ABC's of Meditation - Guest Expert April Ria Qureshi-Davidson

    ·34m
  57. 57

    [Rerun] Let's Talk About Cannabis - Guest Expert Mary Julkowski

    ·32m
  58. 58

    Your Buffet of Thoughts - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·7m
  59. 59

    Busyness is Not a Badge of Honor - Guest Expert Judy Freedman

    ·30m
  60. 60

    An Alternative to Hating Your Body - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·8m
  61. 61

    Finding Love Over 50 During COVID - Guest Expert Treva Brandon Scharf

    ·32m
  62. 62

    Part 2: 7 Tips to Keep You “Merry & Light” This Holiday Season - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·8m
  63. 63

    Reinventing Your Career After 40 - Guest Expert Amber Beam

    ·31m
  64. 64

    Part 1: 7 Tips to Keep You “Merry & Light” This Holiday Season - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·9m
  65. 65

    How to Search for a New Home During COVID Times - Guest Expert Cynthia Cohn

    ·31m
  66. 66

    Staying Focused this Fall Using My 3x3x3 Method - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·9m
  67. 67

    Changing Our Narrative - In Conversation with Kwavi Agbeyegbe

    ·32m
  68. 68

    Exercise - Part 4: The "Telling Month" of October - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·5m
  69. 69

    178. Exercise - Part 4: The "Telling Month" of October - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·4m
  70. 70

    Living an "Intentional" Life - Guest Expert Autumn Nessler

    ·31m
  71. 71

    Mood - Part 3: The "Telling Month" of October - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·4m
  72. 72

    Losing Both Parents During a Pandemic - In Conversation with Treva Brandon Scharf

    ·28m
  73. 73

    Food - Part 2: The "Telling Month" of October - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·5m
  74. 74

    Discovering & Expressing Your Uniqueness Through Your STYLE - In Conversation with Glenda K. Harrison

    ·30m
  75. 75

    Sleep - Part 1: The "Telling Month" of October - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·7m
  76. 76

    How to (safely) Launch Your Travels During COVID - Guest Expert Jen Williams

    ·32m
  77. 77

    The Ultimate Reason of Happiness - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·7m
  78. 78

    The Pros & Cons of Being an 'Ambitious Perfectionist' - In Conversation with Isabeau Iqbal

    ·31m
  79. 79

    Part 4: It’s Not What We Have, But Who We Have - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·5m
  80. 80

    Living with a Silent Disease - Guest Expert Shelley Shearer

    ·33m
  81. 81

    Part 3: Just Say No - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·6m
  82. 82

    Be Like Bamboo - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·5m
  83. 83

    Respect the Hardships - Guest Expert L. Farrah Furtado

    ·32m
  84. 84

    Part 2: Why Did I Work So Hard? - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·7m
  85. 85

    How Much is Enough? - In Conversation with Jeannine Bryant

    ·29m
  86. 86

    Part 1: I Wish I Had the Courage… - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·6m
  87. 87

    Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating - Guest Expert Erica Leon

    ·31m
  88. 88

    A Lesson for All of Us Who are Living - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·5m
  89. 89

    LGBTQ+ 101 - Guest Expert Susan Berland

    ·34m
  90. 90

    7 Ways to Improve This Area of Your Fitness You’re Neglecting - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·7m
  91. 91

    Retirement Voices - Guest Experts Leslie Inman & Roxanne Jones

    ·33m
  92. 92

    Becoming a Film Writer & Director in Midlife - Guest Expert Michelle Muldoon

    ·33m
  93. 93

    Read. Write. Relax. - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·3m
  94. 94

    Health & Wellness Check-in - In Conversation with Karyn Bean & Jean Day

    ·37m
  95. 95

    3 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Quitting - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·5m
  96. 96

    6 Surprising Retirement Facts No One Tells You About - Guest Expert Angela Dorsey

    ·31m
  97. 97

    Just Show Up - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·4m
  98. 98

    Body Image and Self-Compassion - Guest Expert Michelle Viña-Baltsas

    ·33m
  99. 99

    Nutrition - 3 Social Situation Survival Tips - Kim's Audio Blog

    ·7m
  100. 100

    Our Midlife Years: A Call for Us to Look Ahead - In Conversation with Kwavi Agbeyegbe

    Host Kim Acedo interviews life coach Quavi about rediscovering purpose and passion in midlife.

    ·31m
  101. 101

    Embracing Uncertainty and Change in Midlife - Guest Expert Beverly Willett

    Hidden gem

    Beverly Willett found love messages on her ex-husband's cell phone after their 20th anniversary.

    Aug 4, 2022·33m·1 clip
  102. 102

    Surviving & Thriving After Multiple Losses - Guest Expert Donna Ferris

    Kim Aceto interviews Donna Ferris, author of We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This, about experiencing divorce and two additional major losses within roughly three years.

    Jul 21, 2022·32m·2 clips
  103. 103

    Speaking Up & Out About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Guest Expert Karen Hinton

    Kim Aceto interviews Karen Hinton about her memoir Penis Politics and workplace sexual harassment, drawing on Hinton's experiences in journalism and Democratic politics.

    Jul 7, 2022·34m·2 clips
  104. 104

    When Anxiety Gets in the Way - Guest Experts The Anxiety Sisters

    Hidden gem

    Kim Aceto interviews Maggie Sarachek and Abby Greenberg, the Anxiety Sisters, about anxiety, panic, avoidance, and practical management strategies.

    May 26, 2022·31m·2 clips
  105. 105

    What's Identity Got to do with Health Habits? - In Conversation with Christen Kwan

    Hidden gem

    Kim Aceto and Chris Kwan use Me Time Midlife to connect midlife health habits with "beliefs, values, and self-identity" rather than dieting.

    May 12, 2022·33m·2 clips
  106. 106

    Doctors, Healthcare, and Second Opinions - Guest Expert Susan Salenger

    Apr 28, 2022·30m
  107. 107

    It's Showtime: Why Midlife is a Time for ACTION! - Guest Expert Sheree Clark

    Apr 14, 2022·30m
  108. 108

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Pilates - Guest Expert Emma Jory

    Mar 31, 2022·32m
  109. 109

    What to Do if You Get an Inheritance - Guest Expert Angela Dorsey

    Mar 17, 2022·31m
  110. 110

    Reinventing Herself One Step at a Time... Literally! - Guest Expert Lisa Weldon

    Mar 3, 2022·32m
  111. 111

    Valuing Ourselves: Speaking Up to Men - In Conversation with Walker Thornton

    Feb 17, 2022·33m
  112. 112

    What is Decision Fatigue? - In Conversation with Rowena List

    Feb 3, 2022·33m
  113. 113

    Grief and Loss at Midlife - Guest Expert Lesleigh Tolin

    Jan 20, 2022·31m
  114. 114

    Our Midlife Years: A Call for Us to Look Ahead - In Conversation with Kwavi Agbeyegbe

    Host Kim Acedo interviews life coach Quavi about rediscovering purpose and passion in midlife.

    Jan 6, 2022·31m
  115. 115

    From Adversity to Emotional Wellness - Guest Expert Rosie Mankes

    Nov 25, 2021·28m
  116. 116

    Emotional Exhaustion and Overeating - In Conversation with Cassie Christopher

    Nov 11, 2021·33m
  117. 117

    What Keeps Women Stuck After Divorce - Guest Expert Martha Bodyfelt

    Oct 28, 2021·32m
  118. 118

    The Importance of Talking About Mental Health Challenges - Guest Expert Melanie Gibson

    Oct 14, 2021·31m
  119. 119

    Don't Wait Until January 1st - In Conversation with Rebecca Livingston

    Host Kim Acedo interviews Rebecca Livingston, a vitality coach who overcame rheumatoid arthritis, about wellness and self-care for midlife women.

    Sep 30, 2021·31m
  120. 120

    Are You Caught in the Stress Cycle? - Guest Expert Alicia Murphy

    Sep 16, 2021·33m
  121. 121

    "Midlife Gap Year" for Financially Fit Women - Guest Expert Lisette Smith

    Sep 2, 2021·30m
  122. 122

    Everything You Need to Know About Travelling Right Now - Guest Expert Jen Williams

    Aug 26, 2021·31m
  123. 123

    Embracing Your Age - Guest Expert Stephanie Raffelock

    Aug 19, 2021·33m
  124. 124

    What's Your Next Dream? - In Conversation with Dinah Lin

    Host Kim Acedo interviews Dinah Lynn, who shares her inspiring story of reinventing herself later in life, including earning an MBA at 40 and publishing a memoir at 73.

    Aug 12, 2021·33m
  125. 125

    Is Walking Good Enough Exercise? - Guest Expert Malin Svensson

    Aug 5, 2021·35m
  126. 126

    Learning to Love the Aging Process - Guest Expert Kathleen O'Brien

    Jul 29, 2021·32m
  127. 127

    Getting Sober in Midlife - Guest Expert Courtney Andersen

    Jul 22, 2021·32m
  128. 128

    What is (and isn't) a Legacy - Guest Expert Beth Seed

    Jul 15, 2021·31m
  129. 129

    Mid-year Exercise Motivation - In Conversation with Jenn Waller

    Jul 8, 2021·34m
  130. 130

    [Rerun] Online Dating in Midlife - Guest Expert Dr. Joan Bragar

    Jun 24, 2021·31m
  131. 131

    [Rerun] It's MY Time: Candy's 10-minute Morning Routine - Guest Expert Candy Motzek

    Jun 17, 2021·32m
  132. 132

    [Rerun] How to Create a Happy & Meaningful Life - Guest Expert Kathy Gottberg

    Host Kim Acedo interviews author Kathy Gottberg about living fearlessly and creating a meaningful life in midlife.

    Jun 10, 2021·37m
  133. 133

    [Rerun] Planning For Death the Organized (and Stress-Free) Way - Guest Expert Rowena List

    Jun 3, 2021·31m
  134. 134

    Body Image, Shame, and Self-Love - In Conversation with Margery Segal

    May 27, 2021·32m
  135. 135

    Feel Like Yourself Again - Guest Experts Carrie Mapes & Patty Pappas

    May 20, 2021·32m
  136. 136

    Stop the Kegels? - Guest Expert Jenn Lormand

    May 13, 2021·31m
  137. 137

    Yoga, Body Image and Self-Confidence at Midlife - Guest Expert Antonia Balazs

    May 6, 2021·32m
  138. 138

    Q&A: Dependent Adult Children - Guest Expert Cara Pollard

    Apr 29, 2021·31m
  139. 139

    Healthy Meal Planning Tips - Guest Expert Mareike Buthmann

    Apr 15, 2021·33m
  140. 140

    Using Mindfulness to Make Healthy Food Choices - Guest Expert Mareike Buthmann

    Apr 8, 2021·31m
  141. 141

    Parenting Adult Children - Guest Expert Cara Pollard

    Apr 1, 2021·32m
  142. 142

    Emotional Eating During the Pandemic - In Conversation with Erica Leon

    Host Kim Acedo interviews nutritionist Erica Leon about non-diet approaches to eating and body image for women in midlife.

    Mar 25, 2021·35m
  143. 143

    Feminine Conditioning - In Conversation with Diann Wingert

    Host Kim Acedo interviews mindset and productivity coach Diane Winger about overcoming procrastination, perfectionism, and people-pleasing for women in midlife.

    Mar 18, 2021·33m
  144. 144

    How to Let Go of "Stuff" Minus the Guilt - Guest Expert Jeannine Bryant

    Host Kim Acedo interviews downsizing expert Janine Bryant about her book on letting go of possessions while keeping memories.

    Mar 11, 2021·29m
  145. 145

    Sex in Midlife - Guest Expert Dr Sonia Wright

    Mar 4, 2021·34m
  146. 146

    CBD & Cannabis: What You Need To Know Before You Give It a Go - Guest Expert Shari Berman

    Feb 25, 2021·26m
  147. 147

    The Role of Cannabis in My Cancer Journey - Guest Expert Shari Berman

    Feb 18, 2021·27m
  148. 148

    Going Through a Life-Altering Surgery at 66... Alone - Guest Expert Walker Thornton

    Feb 11, 2021·35m
  149. 149

    Financial Lessons from 2020 & Planning for 2021 - Guest Expert Angela Dorsey

    Feb 4, 2021·35m
  150. 150

    Organizing Your Home: Pre- and Post-decluttering - Guest Expert Rowena List

    Jan 28, 2021·31m