Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits

Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits

Author: Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Language: English Episodes: 38
Ever find yourself with a rare free hour and wonder, honestly, what to do with it? Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits digs into that very question with curiosity and a good dose of humor. Hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers, both navigating their own fortysomething years as moms and seasoned creators, use their conversations to unpack what fun, relaxation, and fulfillment actually look like now. This isn't about grand, Instagram-worthy adventures (though those are welcome, too); it's about the small joys and substantive projects that color daily life. In each episode, you'll hear them explore everything from the philosophical-redefining what leisure means amidst busy schedules-to the wonderfully practical, like deep-dives on a craft kit or the real experience of trying pickleball for the first time. The podcast naturally spans arts, culture, fitness, and personal growth, all through the lens of making midlife more engaging and personally rich. It feels less like a formal show and more like a great chat with friends who are just as eager to find what makes them tick, encouraging you to consider your own next hobby, passion, or perfectly idle afternoon.
Episodes
Volunteering, Midlife Style! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
In the active parenting years, volunteering tends to center around our kids. Midlife gives us the opportunity to broaden our gaze a bit, and ask ourselves "how do I actually want to give back?" In this episode Meagan and…
Plant Lady Era! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:09
Tending houseplants may be the ultimate midlife hobby, but it doesn’t always come naturally. In this episode Sarah shares how her indoor garden has grown from a few decorative potted plants into a more ambitious and seri…
Adventures in Gardening! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:39
Over the past few years, both Meagan and Sarah have become more serious about that quintessential midlife lady leisure pursuit, gardening: but each with her own specific approach. From containers on the deck for Meagan t…
Cooking for One! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:49
One of the nicest surprises of being a midlife lady: eventually, you get to step away from the production-line approach to meal-planning and cooking and start cooking for yourself - JUST yourself again. From happily repe…
Road-Tripping Our Roots! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
Meagan recently returned from a two-week road trip across French Canada with 17-year-old Clara, where the two explored the places their ancestors once called home.In this episode, Sarah asks all the questions: What does…
90's Blockbuster Movie Magic! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:13
Grab your popcorn and join us for a journey back to the 90s, which we're re-living through a very special lens: the movies we watched and loved during this formative decade! In this episode, Meagan and Sarah revisit the…
We Have Night Thoughts! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:00
From solving song lyrics we’ve mis-sung for decades (Beauty School Dropout, anyone?) to amazing business ideas to wildly improbable disaster scenarios, midlife minds have a way of serving up the most…interesting thoughts…
Let's Get Dressed! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:32
Buying clothes is one thing - but actually putting together an outfit for whatever the day brings? Not always so straightforward! In this episode Sarah shares her struggle in opting out of “living the sloppy life” as a s…
Big Idea Energy! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:11
“I have a crazy idea.” Sarah has gotten used to hearing this particular phrase from her co-host over the years. In this episode the two use the brand-new book festival Meagan recently created from scratch to dissect what…
A Hairy Question! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:31
What's up with this shrinking ponytail? How do we deal with a bump in brassiness? Are bangs ever the answer to a style slump? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah talk all things midlife hair—where we're at now, what’s chan…