Welcome to Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits!

Welcome to Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits!

Author: Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers June 13, 2025 Duration: 1:18
We’re Meagan and Sarah, forty-something women who live in different states and have a lot of different interests between us. On Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits we'll be talking about all the ways we're enjoying this stage of life, and getting to know ourselves as we move through it. From travel and hobbies to food, wellness, style and more, we are leaning into leisure in midlife, and we can't wait to share our adventures with you. The first two episodes of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits drop on June 17, 2025. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit us at midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com to get an email each time a new episode drops. We look forward to sharing some of the pastimes and passions that make us tick - and that make midlife more fun. Welcome to Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits, launching June 17! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 28

Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits
Podcast Episodes
Foraging Is Fun! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:46
In our modern world we’ve become so accustomed to looking to the grocery store for food and the pharmacy for medicine that we sometimes forget: food and medicine are all around us! In this episode Meagan shares why she b…
At The Beach! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:58
Sarah's house is a hop, skip, and jump from the Pacific Ocean. Meagan is a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. But each of these midlife ladies enjoys her own personal beach culture. In this episode Meagan and Sarah talk a…
Solo Road Trips! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:40
For decades, most of our longer car rides involved, at the very least, a spouse - and usually, a car full of kids as well. In midlife, Meagan and Sarah are leaning into more and more opportunities for solo car travel, an…
Sarah Grows Avocados! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:49
For most of us, avocados are a once-in-a-while treat. For Sarah - whose family became owners of three mature avocado trees when they moved into their current home - they're more akin to a lifestyle. In this episode, Sara…
Meagan Tends Chickens! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:06
Raising backyard chickens has been a longtime dream of Meagan's, and in her 40s, she was finally able to take a flying, wing-flapping leap. Now three years into her backyard chicken adventure, Meagan shares the real poop…
We Love Candles! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:44
Sarah loves candles...and when it comes to scents, shapes, vessels and placement, she has some pretty specific preferences. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah each share how candles fit into the overall atmosphere of thei…
Let's Go Kayaking! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
Meagan used to have a recurring dream in which she was paddling a small boat, close to the water, with the plants along the shoreline close enough to touch. It took her until her mid-30s to realize: oh, I was kayaking! I…