Midlife Mix

Rachel Naud

Midlife Mix is your go-to podcast for navigating the rollercoaster of midlife with a healthy dose of sass and laughter. Whether you're juggling career changes, family chaos, or just trying to figure out what comes next, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for unfiltered conversations, relatable stories, and plenty of humor that’ll make you feel like you’re chatting with your best friends over a glass of wine. No topic is off-limits. From sex and health to parenting, money, marriage, divorce and everything else in the mix! No moment is too serious—we're here to mix it up!

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 32: Straight vs. Queer Dating: A Candid Conversation About Sex, Relationships & Modern Love

    What happens when a straight woman and a gay man compare notes on dating, relationships, and modern love? Rachel sits down with her friend Mike for an unfiltered, hilarious, and surprisingly insightful conversation about the differences—and surprising similarities—between straight and queer dating. Together, they tackle everything from dating apps, ghosting, gender roles, and relationship expectations to communication, jealousy, hookups, emotional honesty, and why so many of us make dating more complicated than it needs to be. Along the way, they react to real Reddit dating scenarios, share personal stories, debate relationship "rules," and ask whether straight people could learn a thing or two from queer dating culture—and vice versa. Whether you're single, married, divorced, dating after 40, or just love honest conversations about relationships, this episode is packed with laughs, different perspectives, and plenty of moments that will have you nodding in agreement... or arguing back. In this episode: • Straight vs. queer dating culture • Dating apps and modern romance • Ghosting and communication • Gender roles in relationships • Dating after divorce • Jealousy, attraction, and emotional honesty • Why there may not be one "right" way to date Join the conversation and let us know: What's one thing straight and queer people could learn from each other about dating and relationships?

    55 min

  2. Jun 16

    Ep 31: How to Make Your Will (Simple and Affordable)

    Ready to actually do it? In this episode, Rachel sits down with Erin Bury from Willful to walk through exactly how to make your will online, what decisions you'll need to make, and why it takes less time than you'd think. In this episode, you'll learn: - What information you need before you start - The key decisions to make: executor, guardian, and beneficiaries - How much a will actually costs and what's worth paying for Erin Bury is the CEO of Willful, Canada's leading online will platform. Over 250,000 Canadians have used Willful to protect their families. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Get started with Willful: https://www.willful.co?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=midlife-mix

    16 min

  3. Jun 16

    Ep 30: What Happens If You Don't Have a Will

    If you passed away without a will, what would actually happen? In this episode, Rachel sits down with Erin Bury from Willful to walk through exactly what happens to your assets, your kids, and your family when there's no plan in place. In this episode, you'll learn: - How the government divides your estate when you die without a will - What happens to your children if neither parent has named a guardian - Why the people you'd want to inherit your assets might not automatically receive them Erin Bury is the CEO of Willful, Canada's leading online will platform. Over 250,000 Canadians have used Willful to protect their families. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Get started with Willful: https://www.willful.co?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=midlife-mix

    16 min

  4. Jun 16

    Ep 29: Why People Avoid Making a Will

    Most people know they should have a will. So why don't they? In this episode, Rachel sits down with Erin Bury from Willful to talk about the real reasons Canadians put off estate planning — and why it's a lot easier to tackle than most people think. In this episode, you'll learn: - The most common excuses people use to avoid making a will - Why "I don't have enough assets" is a myth - What it actually takes to get it done Erin Bury is the CEO of Willful, Canada's leading online will platform. Over 250,000 Canadians have used Willful to protect their families. --- RESOURCES MENTIONED: Get started with Willful: https://www.willful.co?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=midlife-mix

    16 min

  5. May 16

    Ep 28: The Truth About Beauty Pageants, Confidence & Reinvention with Keysi Sayago

    Former Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe Top 5 finalist Keysi Sayago joins Midlife Mix for a raw and honest conversation about beauty pageants, bullying, confidence, motherhood, relationships, and finding yourself again. Keysi shares what really happens behind the scenes in the pageant world, how social media and public scrutiny affected her mental health, and why confidence has nothing to do with perfection. We also talk about:• The biggest misconceptions about beauty pageants• Being bullied growing up• Confidence, posture & self-worth• Life after Miss Universe• Motherhood and raising confident girls• Marrying with an age gap• Beauty hacks, pageant secrets & mindset shifts This episode is funny, vulnerable, empowering, and full of reminders that confidence is something you build — not something you’re born with.

    50 min

  6. May 1

    Ep 27: Sex in Midlife: Hormones, Libido & Reconnection with Dr. Jessica O’Reilly

    Midlife changes everything—your body, your hormones, your relationships… and your sex life. In this episode of Midlife Mix, I sit down with renowned sexologist Dr. Jessica O’Reilly to unpack what’s really happening during perimenopause and menopause—and why so many women feel completely blindsided by it. From sudden drops in libido to unexpected spikes in desire, we get into the physical, emotional, and relational shifts that can leave women feeling disconnected from their bodies—and their partners. We talk about: Why libido can disappear (and how to rebuild it)The “roommate phase” in long-term relationshipsHow stress, hormones, and mental load impact desireWhy sex is often the symptom, not the problemThe real benefits of self-pleasure in midlifeHow to reconnect—with your body and your partnerIf you’ve ever thought, “What is happening to me?”—this conversation will make you feel a lot less alone.

    47 min

  7. Apr 24

    Ep 26: Before You Spend Another Dollar on Skincare… Watch This

    We’ve all been sold the same promise: fix your skin, fix your life. But what if most of it… is BS? I sat down with Theresa, founder of The Derma Bar, to get the real truth about skincare, treatments, and aging in midlife. In this episode, we break down: What treatments are actually worth it (and what’s not)The biggest skincare mistakes women make in midlifeWhy social media is pushing women into procedures they don’t needThe truth about microneedling, PRP, Botox & moreHow to tell if a clinic is actually trustworthyPlus… the mindset shift every woman needs when it comes to beauty, confidence, and aging. 🔥 Bottom line: You don’t need everything—you just need the right things.

    45 min

  8. Apr 18

    Ep 25: HRT, Brain Fog, Fatigue… What’s REALLY Going On in Midlife?

    Your body starts changing in your 40s and 50s—and suddenly nothing feels the same.The sleep issues. The brain fog. The fatigue. The “what is happening to me?” moments. In this episode of Midlife Mix, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe—family physician and one of Canada’s leading voices in menopause care—breaks down what’s actually going on in your body during perimenopause and menopause. We get into:• The truth about HRT (MHT)—who it’s really for• The symptoms you shouldn’t ignore• Why women have been dismissed in healthcare for years• How to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office• What’s actually worth your money (and what’s not)• Sex, libido, and why things change (and what you can do) This is the conversation every woman needs before assuming “it’s just aging.” 👉 Because you don’t have to just live with it. 👇 Tell me in the comments: what changed FIRST for you in midlife?

    54 min
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Midlife Mix is your go-to podcast for navigating the rollercoaster of midlife with a healthy dose of sass and laughter. Whether you're juggling career changes, family chaos, or just trying to figure out what comes next, we’ve got you covered. Tune in for unfiltered conversations, relatable stories, and plenty of humor that’ll make you feel like you’re chatting with your best friends over a glass of wine. No topic is off-limits. From sex and health to parenting, money, marriage, divorce and everything else in the mix! No moment is too serious—we're here to mix it up!

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  • Creator
    Rachel Naud
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rachel Naud
  • Show Website
    Midlife Mix