The Sage Stage Podcast

Jane and Chandra
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We are two women fed up with living small. This is our journey. (btw, we say f**k a lot, and don't edit our shit).

  1. 2d ago

    The Words That Trigger Us Most

    Ever been told to "calm down"...and instantly wanted to do the exact opposite? You're definitely not alone. This week on The Sage Stage, Jane and Chandra explore the phrases that trigger us most—from "Calm down" to "Slow down" and "You're overreacting." What starts as a funny conversation quickly becomes a heartfelt discussion about relationships, emotional regulation, childhood conditioning, marriage, honesty, personal growth, and why the people who love us sometimes push our biggest buttons. Along the way they dive into: Why being told to calm down never worksThe difference between reacting and being heardLearning how partners communicate differentlyEmotional triggers from childhoodHealing old relationship patternsWhy honesty needs kindnessGrowing through joy instead of painFinding compassion—for yourself and the people you loveIf you've ever wondered why certain words hit so hard, this conversation will leave you laughing, reflecting, and maybe seeing yourself a little differently. ❤️ Because sometimes the thing we need most...isn't advice.It's someone saying, "I've got you." #TheSageStage #Podcast #Relationships #Communication #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #Healing #Marriage #MentalHealth #WomenOver50 #Midlife #Friendship #LifeLessons #EmotionalHealing #Mindset #HonestConversations #SelfDevelopment Keywords:emotional intelligence, communication, relationships, marriage advice, emotional triggers, calm down, overreacting, self awareness, personal growth podcast, friendship podcast, healing childhood wounds, emotional regulation, honest conversations, midlife women, Canadian podcast

    36 min

  2. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    Learning New Things One Mess At A Time

    Garden mulch that sat on the driveway for two months. An RV toilet clogged in what the internet calls a "pyramid situation." A book finished in peaceful solidarity while Rich handled the unspeakable. And beets — glorious, digestible beets. This week's Weekly Win is a masterclass in delayed execution, unexpected team effort, and the very specific joy of solving a problem you didn't even know you'd have. Jane finally tackles the mulch mountain with son Hugh's help (26 wheelbarrow loads, people), and Chandra navigates her third trailer adventure, a plumbing emergency, a recovery belly that limits the hiking, and a reading victory that deserves its own trophy. Short, real, and occasionally gross — just how we like it. The Sage Stage: two women, midlife, no filter. Tags/Keywords: midlife women, weekly wins, RV life, camping, gardening, women over 50, funny podcast, real talk, recovery, small victories, podcast for women

    7 min

  3. Jun 23

    Getting Older Is Weird~ Menopause, Midlife Reinvention & Rabid Squirrels

    Two midlife women sit down to talk about what aging was supposed to feel like... and how reality had completely different plans. From changing your name after marriage, stage names, identity, and embarrassing pee dreams, to menopause, career reinvention, entrepreneurship, friendship, and why younger women need to stop worrying so much about the future, this conversation goes exactly where you'd expect a Sage Stage conversation to go: everywhere. We explore the surprising truth that most of us spend our younger years trying to build a life we think we're supposed to want, only to discover that the most meaningful paths are rarely straight lines. There are conversations about confidence, dressing for yourself, navigating midlife, building a business from scratch, finding purpose later in life, and accepting that your career path may look more like a rabid squirrel than a carefully planned roadmap. Because maybe aging isn't about becoming calmer, wiser, and more put together. Maybe it's about becoming more yourself. In this episode: ✨ Marriage, names, and identity ✨ Why younger women should stop worrying about the future ✨ Dressing for yourself instead of everyone else ✨ Menopause and the realities nobody told us about ✨ Midlife entrepreneurship and career reinvention ✨ Friendship, partnership, and building something new ✨ The myth of having life figured out ✨ Why your life path probably looks like a rabid squirrel Pull up a chair and join the conversation. #MidlifeWomen #Menopause #WomenOver50 #AgingGracefully #LifeAfter50 #CareerChange #FemaleEntrepreneurs #MidlifeReinvention #TheSageStage #WomenSupportingWomen #PersonalGrowth #PodcastForWomen #CanadianPodcast #SecondAct #WomenInBusiness

    44 min

  4. Jun 19 ·  Bonus

    A Divorce & A Rave?

    This week's Weekly Win is proof that life can still surprise you. One of us finally completed a divorce after 13 years of separation. The other danced until 4 a.m. at a rave. Honestly, neither of us saw that coming. In this minisode we talk about: ✔️ divorce and fresh starts ✔️ life after separation ✔️ aging and personal freedom ✔️ mental health and joy ✔️ dancing, music, and staying young at heart ✔️ why it's never too late to try something new ✔️ celebrating the wins that matter Sometimes a win is finally signing the paperwork. Sometimes a win is dancing until sunrise. And sometimes it's realizing you're still becoming the person you're meant to be. 👇 Tell us in the comments: What's your weekly win? #divorce #midlife #aging #womenover50 #personalgrowth #mentalhealth #rave #dancing #weeklywin #selfgrowth #podcastclips #womenpodcasters #lifeafter50 #reinvention #thesagestage

    13 min

  5. Jun 16

    Boobs, Boundaries, & Bathroom Emergencies

    Ever found yourself squatting beside a highway, arguing with a gas pump, or questioning why your favourite bra gets discontinued the moment you find it? Welcome back to The Sage Stage with Jane and Chandra, where one simple question—"What's the quickest way to lose your respect?"—spirals into a hilarious and surprisingly meaningful conversation about integrity, trust, friendship, feminism, aging, body confidence, consent, safety, and yes... emergency bathroom situations. From camping mishaps and forgotten gear to navigating relationships, personal boundaries, and the realities of being women in the world, this episode is equal parts laughter, honesty, and wisdom. Along the way, we discuss: ✨ Why keeping your word matters ✨ The fastest way to lose respect ✨ Camping adventures gone sideways ✨ Highway bathroom emergencies ✨ Female friendship and looking out for each other ✨ Consent, safety, and changing social dynamics ✨ Body confidence at every age ✨ Why women travel to the bathroom in packs ✨ Aging, bras, weight loss, and finding clothes that fit ✨ Beer, boobs, and nudist colonies (obviously) Because sometimes the deepest conversations begin with the question, "Do you have a bathroom nearby?" Pull up a chair and join us for another delightfully unfiltered conversation. #TheSageStage #WomenOver50 #FemaleFriendships #MidlifeWomen #PersonalGrowth #LifeAfter50 #WomenSupportingWomen #Boundaries #Respect #AgingWithHumour #RealTalk #PodcastLife #CanadianPodcast #WomenPodcastHosts #FunnyPodcast #LifeLessons #Confidence #Feminism #MidlifeConversations #AuthenticLiving

    46 min

  6. Jun 12 ·  Bonus

    Staying In Your Lollipop Lane

    Welcome to another Weekly Win minisode! This week we're celebrating the kind of growth that doesn't show up on a scale, a résumé, or social media—but changes everything. In this episode we talk about: staying calm during stressful moments not taking a partner's frustration personallymaking big family decisions without resentment why so many of our biggest wins are internalOne of our favorite ideas from this conversation: "Stay in your lollipop lane." In other words: protect your peace, stay centered, and don't let other people's stress become your identity. 💛 Tell us your weekly win—big, small, practical, emotional, or beautifully messy. #weeklywin #personaldevelopment #emotionalintelligence #relationships #communication #marriage #mentalwellness #stressmanagement #boundaries #mindset #womenpodcasters #midlifewomen #selfgrowth #podcastcommunity #healingjourney

    8 min

  7. Jun 9

    Midlife Changed My Rules

    What happens when lifelong people-pleasers finally start drawing lines in the sand? In this episode of The Sage Stage, Jane and Chandra dive into the things that have become completely non-negotiable in midlife. From refusing to be everyone's personal secretary to recognizing emotional manipulation, they explore the boundaries they've learned to protect after decades of saying yes, making it work, and carrying everyone else's load. Along the way, they tackle messy roommates, relationship compromises, theatre hugs, emotional labour, family dynamics, and the surprising things they immediately judge people for. It's honest, funny, slightly chaotic, and full of those moments that make you say, "Wait... is that me too?" ✨ In this episode: What "non-negotiable" really meansEmotional manipulation and emotional labourWhy women become everyone's reminder systemFriendship, compromise and relationshipsThe messy roommate vs. clean roommate debateTheatre life and changing social boundariesMidlife confidence and speaking upThings we immediately judge people forSetting healthier boundaries without guiltIf you've ever found yourself saying "I'm not doing that anymore," this conversation is for you. #MidlifeWomen #Boundaries #WomenOver50 #Friendship #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalLabour #TheSageStage

    38 min

  8. Jun 5 ·  Bonus

    Productivity Guilt, Personal Growth & Weekly Wins

    Welcome to another Weekly Win minisode from The Sage Stage! This week we're celebrating victories both big and small—from producing an inclusive theatre production with a cast of neurodiverse adults, to giving ourselves permission to step away, slow down, and simply be. In this episode we talk about: ✨ inclusive theatre and the joy of creative expression ✨ recovering from burnout and health challenges ✨ taking creative writing retreats ✨ learning to let go of productivity guilt ✨ the power of rest and reflection ✨ trusting the process when life feels uncertain ✨ why "showing up" is sometimes the biggest win of all We also dive into the uncomfortable truth that many of us struggle to give ourselves permission to rest, recharge, and enjoy something purely because it nourishes us. And maybe the biggest lesson? Sometimes growth happens when we stop trying to force it. 💛 Tell us about YOUR weekly win. Big, small, messy, beautiful—we want to hear it. #weeklywin #personalgrowth #creativity #writingretreat #inclusivearts #neurodiversity #burnoutrecovery #selfcare #womenpodcasters #midlifewomen #creativejourney #mentalhealth #healingjourney #podcastcommunity #growthmindset

    10 min
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We are two women fed up with living small. This is our journey. (btw, we say f**k a lot, and don't edit our shit).

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  • Creator
    Jane and Chandra
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jane and Chandra
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    The Sage Stage Podcast