The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning

Roxy Manning
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What if midlife isn’t a crisis… but your most powerful chapter yet? The Iconic Midlife is the unapologetic podcast for women 40 and over who are ready to own their next act with boldness, brains, and zero apologies. Hosted by longtime entertainment journalist and red carpet insider Roxy Manning, this weekly show challenges outdated narratives around aging—and delivers real, unfiltered conversations about reinvention, ambition, beauty, perimenopause, menopause, sex, money, wellness, friendship, and everything women were told to stop caring about after 40. Each Tuesday, Roxy sits down with celebrity guests, health experts, industry disruptors, thought leaders, and fearless midlife voices to talk about what it really means to age with power, pleasure, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts or building your empire, The Iconic Midlife will make you feel bold, seen, and completely unbothered by anyone’s expectations but your own. Midlife isn’t invisible. It’s iconic. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episodes drop on Thursdays. Follow the show now—and stay iconic. Social media: Show: @theiconicmidlife Host: @redcarpetroxy

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Game Episode: Financial Expert Pattie Ehsaei Plays "Rich Move or Broke Move?"

    What counts as financially smart—and what’s just plain cheap? In this bonus game episode, financial expert Pattie Ehsaei is putting her money philosophy to the test with Rich Move or Broke Move? I give Pattie a series of deliberately tricky money, dating and lifestyle scenarios where the “right” answer isn’t always obvious. From living with your parents at 45 to refusing first class, insisting on a prenup, buying a dream house in cash, splitting the check and deciding how much luxury is too much, Pattie has to make the call. And because this is Pattie, she doesn’t just choose a side—she explains exactly why. In this episode:When saving money is smart versus simply cheapWhether living with your parents in midlife can actually be financially savvyFirst-class travel, luxury spending and knowing what’s worth itPrenups, financial independence and protecting your own moneyDating someone with very different financial habitsBuying a home in cash versus keeping your money investedWhy appearances can be completely misleading when it comes to wealthThe money decisions that get much more complicated in midlife Pattie is the author of Never Date a Broke Dude: The Financial Freedom Playbook and is known online as the Duchess of Decorum. Follow Pattie: @duchessofdecorum PattieEhsaei.com If you enjoyed this game, follow The Iconic Midlife wherever you listen to podcasts, subscribe on YouTube, and follow @theiconicmidlife and @redcarpetroxy on social media. And if you haven’t heard Pattie’s full episode yet, go back and listen to: Financial Expert Pattie Ehsaei: Money, Marriage & the Cost of Giving Up Control The Iconic Midlife Hosted by Roxy Manning New episodes weekly.

    Game Episode: Financial Expert Pattie Ehsaei Plays "Rich Move or Broke Move?"

  2. 5d ago

    Financial Expert Pattie Ehsaei: Money, Marriage & the Cost of Giving Up Control

    What does it really mean to be financially independent—and how much control are women giving up without even realizing it? Financial expert, attorney, former banking executive and Never Date a Broke Dude author Pattie Ehsaei joins me for a sharp, funny and unapologetic conversation about money, marriage, power and the financial decisions that can shape a woman’s future. We get into the difference between looking wealthy and actually building wealth, why money can quietly become leverage inside a relationship, the complicated reality of prenups, financial dependence, retirement, and why even smart, successful women can have major blind spots when it comes to their own finances. And because Pattie never misses a good pop-culture money lesson, we also break down what the very public relationship splits of Dorit Kemsley and PK Kemsley, Lisa and Lenny Hochstein, and Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky reveal about money, assets, financial independence, and what can happen when a marriage ends. We also talk about the cultural double standard around women wanting financially successful partners, whether financial equality is possible when one person earns significantly more, and why reaching midlife can be the moment you finally ask yourself: Where is my money—and how much control do I actually have over it? In this episode:The difference between appearing rich and actually having wealthWhy financial independence is about more than incomeMoney, power and control inside marriageThe financial risks of relying entirely on a partnerPrenups, ownership and protecting yourselfWhy successful women are still judged for caring about a partner’s financesThe biggest money mistakes women make in midlifeWhether it’s ever too late to start building wealthWhat financial freedom can look like after 40 and 50Why having options may be the ultimate form of wealth Pattie is also the author of Never Date a Broke Dude: The Financial Freedom Playbook and is known online as the Duchess of Decorum. Follow Pattie: Instagram: @duchessofdecorum Website: PattieEhsaei.com If you loved this conversation, follow The Iconic Midlife wherever you listen to podcasts, subscribe on YouTube, and follow @theiconicmidlife and @redcarpetroxy on social media. And come back Thursday for Pattie’s game episode: Rich Move or Broke Move? I’m giving her financial dilemmas where the answer is definitely not as obvious as it sounds. The Iconic Midlife Hosted by Roxy Manning New episodes weekly.

    Financial Expert Pattie Ehsaei: Money, Marriage & the Cost of Giving Up Control

  3. Sep 24 ·  Bonus

    Game Episode: Juliet Mayhew: Posh or Tosh? Housewives, Frenemies & Social Climbing

    Juliet Mayhew is back — and this time, we’re getting a little cheeky. The Real Housewives of London star returns to The Iconic Midlife for a very British game of “Posh or Tosh?” — where Roxy gives Juliet a series of questionable social behaviors, friendship dilemmas and Housewives-worthy situations, and Juliet has to decide: perfectly posh… or absolute tosh? We’re talking frenemies, keeping receipts, cosmetic secrets, red-carpet etiquette, telling uncomfortable truths on camera, marriage, ambition — and yes, even social climbing. And Juliet definitely has opinions. If you haven’t heard Roxy’s full conversation with Juliet yet, download Tuesday’s episode, where they get candid about The Real Housewives of London, reinventing yourself at 49, marriage and motherhood, being misunderstood, returning to performing and why women don’t need permission to decide it’s finally their turn. Download this episode, subscribe to The Iconic Midlife, and follow the show so you never miss a new conversation or game. And if Juliet’s answers make you laugh — or you strongly disagree with one of them — send the episode to a friend and see whether she thinks it’s posh or tosh. Follow Roxy Manning and The Iconic Midlife on social media for more clips, conversations and behind-the-scenes moments from the show. In this episode: Juliet Mayhew • The Real Housewives of London • Posh or Tosh • Housewives • female friendship • frenemies • social climbing • midlife • marriage • reality TV • London society

    Game Episode: Juliet Mayhew: Posh or Tosh? Housewives, Frenemies & Social Climbing

  4. Sep 22

    Juliet Mayhew: Real Housewives of London, Reinvention & Finding Yourself at 49

    What happens when you’ve spent years being a wife, a mother, and everything everyone else needed you to be — and suddenly decide it’s your turn? This week, Roxy sits down with Juliet Mayhew, star of The Real Housewives of London, for a conversation that goes far beyond reality TV. At 49, Juliet is stepping into one of her most public chapters yet. She opens up about rediscovering herself as her children grow up, returning to her roots as a performer, and what reinvention looks like when you’re doing it in front of an audience that has plenty of opinions about who you are. Juliet also gets candid about marriage and how a long-term relationship evolves when you evolve, being misunderstood and judged by other women, navigating friendship in midlife, her Australian roots and life in London, and what becoming a Real Housewife has taught her about herself. Plus, we get into a question so many women wrestle with in midlife: Why do we wait for permission to make it our turn? And come back this Thursday when Juliet returns to The Iconic Midlife for a very British game of “Posh or Tosh?” Roxy puts her on the spot with questionable social behavior, friendship etiquette, red-carpet politics and a little Housewives shade. You’ll definitely want to hear which ones Juliet declares perfectly posh — and which are absolute tosh. Download this episode and subscribe to The Iconic Midlife so you don’t miss Juliet’s “Posh or Tosh?” game this Thursday. And if this conversation reminds you of a woman who needs to hear that it’s not too late to make it her turn, send it to her. Follow Roxy Manning (@redcarpetroxy) and The Iconic Midlife (@theiconicmidlife) on social media for more conversations, clips and behind-the-scenes moments from the show.

    Juliet Mayhew: Real Housewives of London, Reinvention & Finding Yourself at 49

  5. Sep 17 ·  Bonus

    Game Episode: Dr. Siggie Plays “Parenting Hill to Die On”

    What’s your parenting hill to die on—and what are you willing to let go? Dr. Siggie Cohen is back for a game of “Parenting Hill to Die On,” where Roxy throws her a series of everyday parenting dilemmas and Dr. Siggie has to decide: is this a battle worth fighting, or one parents should simply let go? From kids refusing to wear a coat and quitting activities to bad grades, swear words, smartphones, and saying no to Grandma’s hug, Dr. Siggie weighs in on when parents should hold the line—and when giving kids autonomy matters more. Along the way, she explains why not every uncomfortable parenting moment requires intervention, why some boundaries are non-negotiable, and how knowing which battles matter can help us raise more independent, resilient kids. And yes, there are a few answers that might surprise you. 🎧 Missed our full conversation? Listen to Dr. Siggie Cohen: Has Gentle Parenting Gone Too Far? on The Iconic Midlife. ➕ Follow The Iconic Midlife and follow Roxy Manning on social media (@theiconicmidlife and @redcarpetroxy) for more conversations about parenting, relationships, health, identity and navigating midlife. What’s YOUR parenting hill to die on? Tell us.

    Game Episode: Dr. Siggie Plays “Parenting Hill to Die On”

  6. Sep 15

    Dr. Siggie Cohen: Has Gentle Parenting Gone Too Far? Boundaries, Big Feelings & Raising Resilient Kids

    Has gentle parenting gone too far? Dr. Siggie Cohen thinks somewhere along the way, gentle parenting started getting confused with permissive parenting—and in our effort to raise emotionally aware kids, some parents have become afraid to actually parent. In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy sits down with renowned child development specialist and parenting expert Dr. Siggie Cohen for a candid conversation about raising resilient, emotionally secure kids without losing boundaries, authority—or yourself in the process. Dr. Siggie explains why validation doesn’t mean accommodation, why parents don’t need to fix every uncomfortable feeling, and why allowing kids to experience frustration, boredom and disappointment can actually help build the emotional muscles they’ll need later in life. They also get into parental guilt, screens and technology, what modern parenting may have overcorrected, and how to stay connected to your child while still being the person in charge. Roxy also opens up about navigating grief with her daughter after losing her father, and Dr. Siggie shares how parents can make space for difficult conversations about death and loss even while processing their own emotions. Because your child can have big feelings about a boundary—and the boundary can still stand. In this episode: When gentle parenting crosses into permissive parentingWhy validation does not mean accommodationHow to hold boundaries without dismissing your child’s feelingsWhy frustration and discomfort are essential to building resilienceThe difference between supporting your child and fixing everything for themWhat to do when your child says, “I’m bored”Screens, technology and creating realistic family rulesParenting through guilt and the pressure to get everything “right”Talking to children about death, grief and difficult emotionsWhy being an emotionally connected parent doesn’t mean giving up your authority 🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode of The Iconic Midlife now. Follow The Iconic Midlife and Roxy Manning on social media (@theiconicmidlife and @redcarpetroxy) for more conversations about navigating midlife, parenting, relationships, health, reinvention and everything in between. And come back Thursday for Dr. Siggie’s game, Parenting Hill to Die On. Subscribe, follow and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts—it helps more women discover The Iconic Midlife.

    Dr. Siggie Cohen: Has Gentle Parenting Gone Too Far? Boundaries, Big Feelings & Raising Resilient Kids

  7. Aug 13 ·  Bonus

    Game Episode: Michael Allio: The Answers He Didn’t Have Time to Overthink

    Michael Allio: The Answers He Didn’t Have Time to OverthinkWhat happens when Michael Allio doesn’t get time to overthink the answer? In this bonus episode of The Iconic Midlife, Michael plays our Fill in the Blank game—and the answers get personal fast. We talk about grief, fatherhood, healing, vulnerability, love, legacy, and the next chapter he’s stepping into now. Michael finishes sentences like: Grief taught me… My son has made me a better… I knew I was healing when… The biggest misconception about moving forward after loss is… The next chapter of my life will be… The result is a revealing, heartfelt look at the man behind the story—and some of his most candid answers yet. If you listened to Michael’s full episode, this is the perfect companion conversation. And if you haven’t heard it yet, go back and listen to our full interview where we dive deeper into losing his wife, raising his son, rebuilding his life, finding purpose through Where the Wild Heart Grows, and opening his heart to love again. Listen now, then send this episode to someone who believes the best chapters can still be ahead. Be sure to follow and subscribe to The Iconic Midlife wherever you listen so you never miss a new episode. Follow @TheIconicMidlife and @RedCarpetRoxy on social media for more clips, behind-the-scenes moments, and conversations from the show. And if you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review—it helps more people discover The Iconic Midlife. Catch Michael Allio’s full episode now, available wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Game Episode: Michael Allio: The Answers He Didn’t Have Time to Overthink

  8. Aug 11

    Bachelor Nation star Michael Allio: Losing His Wife, Raising His Son & Finding Love Again

    Michael Allio: He Thought His Love Story Was OverMichael Allio has lived through the kind of loss that changes everything. After losing his wife to cancer, the former Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star suddenly found himself navigating grief, single fatherhood, and the impossible task of helping his young son process emotions he was still trying to understand himself. What came next was a complete rebuilding of his life. In this deeply personal conversation, Michael opens up about what grief taught him, how fatherhood changed him, why vulnerability became a strength, and how bedtime stories he created for his son eventually became his beautifully illustrated children’s book, Where the Wild Heart Grows. We also talk about what it means to move forward without leaving the past behind, how his definition of success has changed, the pressure men feel to stay strong, and what it takes to allow joy — and love — back into your life after unimaginable loss. And now, as Michael steps into yet another new chapter with his recent engagement, this conversation feels especially poignant: proof that grief and hope can coexist, and that sometimes the life you never planned becomes the one that teaches you the most. In this episode, we talk about: Losing his wife and becoming a single fatherHelping his son navigate grief and big emotionsThe surprising origin of Where the Wild Heart GrowsWhy storytelling became a powerful parenting toolWhat people misunderstand about griefVulnerability, masculinity, and emotional healingHow loss completely changed his definition of successAllowing yourself to experience joy againOpening your heart to love after lossThe legacy he hopes to leave for his son If you’ve ever had to rebuild after loss, heartbreak, or a life chapter you never saw coming, this conversation is for you. Listen now and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Follow Michael and learn more about Where the Wild Heart Grows through the links in the show notes. And make sure you’re following @TheIconicMidlife and @RedCarpetRoxy on social media for more conversations, clips, and behind-the-scenes moments from the show. Subscribe to The Iconic Midlife wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode — and if you loved this conversation, please leave a rating and review. It helps more women discover the show. And don’t miss Thursday…Michael is coming back for our Fill in the Blank game, and some of his answers get personal. Grief taught me… My son has made me a better… I knew I was healing when… The next chapter of my life will be… That bonus game episode drops Thursday, so make sure you’re subscribed. New episodes of The Iconic Midlife are available wherever you get your podcasts.

    Bachelor Nation star Michael Allio: Losing His Wife, Raising His Son & Finding Love Again
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What if midlife isn’t a crisis… but your most powerful chapter yet? The Iconic Midlife is the unapologetic podcast for women 40 and over who are ready to own their next act with boldness, brains, and zero apologies. Hosted by longtime entertainment journalist and red carpet insider Roxy Manning, this weekly show challenges outdated narratives around aging—and delivers real, unfiltered conversations about reinvention, ambition, beauty, perimenopause, menopause, sex, money, wellness, friendship, and everything women were told to stop caring about after 40. Each Tuesday, Roxy sits down with celebrity guests, health experts, industry disruptors, thought leaders, and fearless midlife voices to talk about what it really means to age with power, pleasure, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating hormonal shifts or building your empire, The Iconic Midlife will make you feel bold, seen, and completely unbothered by anyone’s expectations but your own. Midlife isn’t invisible. It’s iconic. New episodes every Tuesday. Bonus game episodes drop on Thursdays. Follow the show now—and stay iconic. Social media: Show: @theiconicmidlife Host: @redcarpetroxy

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  • Creator
    Roxy Manning
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © @2025 The Iconic Midlife with Roxy Manning. All rights reserved.
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