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. 1d ago

    What if your anxiety is trying to tell you something? | Episode 46

    What happens when you stop fighting your feelings and actually get curious about them? No, really we want to know! Jane is back from a spiritual retreat in the south of France—and she has stories. Ancient sacred sites. Meditation. Baptism. Cliff jumping. Energy work. Rage. Tears. Laughter. And, of course, a few completely unexpected detours. 😂 But underneath all the stories, something much deeper emerged. Jane came away realizing that her rage didn't necessarily need to disappear. It needed direction. Instead of letting anger fly everywhere, what if she could use that fire as fuel for courage? Chandra brings the conversation back to the body and the ways we've both learned to push through pain, ignore signals, anticipate discomfort and convince ourselves that everything is fine. Together, they explore anxiety, excitement, spirituality, energy work, healing, menopause, pain, safety, intuition and the strange wisdom that can come with getting older. Because maybe the goal isn't to make every uncomfortable feeling go away. Maybe it's to ask: What is this feeling trying to tell me? This is a funny, honest, occasionally very woo-woo, occasionally very NSFW conversation about learning to listen to yourself instead of overriding yourself. And yes, there are vaginas. And an ant. Don't ask. Just listen. 😂 Welcome to The Sage Stage—the podcast for women 50+ who are navigating midlife, reinvention, relationships, spirituality, purpose, creativity, menopause and all the wonderfully messy stuff that comes with getting older. We're not here to tell you how to live. We're figuring it out right alongside you. #thesagestage #comedy #truths #divinefeminine #womenwhopodcast

  2. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    As Long As You're Moving Forward, It Doesn't Matter How Long It Takes!

    The Weekly Win: The Needle Is Moving! Sometimes your Weekly Win is a huge breakthrough. Sometimes it's finding a venue for your first workshop. Sometimes it's moving an entire apartment's worth of furniture up three flights of stairs. And sometimes... your adult child actually LOVES the gift you guessed they'd like. 😂 This week on The Sage Stage Weekly Win, we're celebrating the little victories that prove we're still moving forward—even when life doesn't feel particularly glamorous. We've got workshops in progress, a dance party coming up, a new computer that's hopefully going to rescue us from our ongoing tech disasters, and some very exciting plans to start bringing guests onto the podcast. But we're also talking about something much bigger: learning to recognize the small wins. Because personal growth, midlife reinvention and building a new life don't always happen in giant, dramatic leaps. Sometimes the needle just moves a tiny bit. And that's enough. In this minisode:✨ Finding a venue for our first workshop✨ Getting help to grow The Sage Stage✨ Moving a LOT of furniture✨ Celebrating an adult daughter's birthday✨ The unexpected return of a very 90s fashion accessory✨ Learning to listen to your body✨ Our upcoming dance parties and workshop✨ Finally upgrading the computer✨ Getting ready for live podcast guests✨ Why small steps still count as progress So... what's YOUR Weekly Win? It doesn't have to be impressive. It just has to be yours. We're moving the needle. And apparently, we're winners. 😉 #WeeklyWin #TheSageStage #WomenOver50 #MidlifeReinvention #PersonalGrowth #SmallWins #CelebrateTheWins #Midlife #LifeAfter50 #WomenSupportingWomen #SelfGrowth #FindingJoy #Podcast #MidlifeJourney #ProgressNotPerfection

  3. Aug 11

    The Things We Were Taught as Girls That We Still Carry, Even In Our 50's

    We started talking about eyebrows. Then we talked about makeup. Then feminism happened. Then childhood programming. Then Barbie dolls got violent. So… basically, another day at The Sage Stage. 😂 In Episode 45, Chandra and Jane explore the things we learn as girls that can quietly follow us into adulthood—from how we're expected to look and behave to why so many women struggle to ask for help, protect their energy, set boundaries, or simply stop caring what everyone else thinks. They talk about aging, beauty, feminism, respect, empathy, childhood conditioning, social media trolls, and the strange freedom that comes with realizing you don't have to carry everyone else's shit anymore. And then Jane reveals the truth about how she played with Barbie dolls. Let's just say… Ken wasn't exactly the hero of that story. 😂 It's funny, it's ranty, it's occasionally profound, and underneath all of it is a question worth asking: What did you learn as a child that you're finally ready to unlearn? Because getting older isn't just about accumulating years. It's about gaining the wisdom to decide what still belongs in your life—and what can finally go. Welcome to The Sage Stage. We're glad you're here. #thesagestage #womeninmidlife #comedy

  4. Aug 7 ·  Bonus

    The Weekly Win: The Power of Small Wins (and 160,000 Views!)

    Why is it that the tasks we procrastinate on for months only take 90 minutes once we finally do them? This week, Jane celebrates conquering two dreaded admin tasks that had been sitting on her to-do list for six months, while Chandra shares a huge milestone for The Sage Stage—one of our social media videos unexpectedly reached over 160,000 views! From paperwork and procrastination to celebrating viral moments, this episode is a reminder that every win deserves to be celebrated—whether it's crossing something off your list or reaching people you never imagined. In this Weekly Win, we chat about:✨ Why we procrastinate on the simplest tasks✨ The surprising relief that comes from finally getting things done✨ Celebrating our first 160K-view social media post✨ What it's like when the algorithm suddenly notices you✨ Why every milestone matters, no matter how "small" it seems✨ Being grateful for every new listener who's joined The Sage Stage community Sometimes the biggest victory isn't going viral... Sometimes it's finally opening the spreadsheet you've been avoiding. 🎉 What's YOUR Weekly Win this week? We'd love to hear it! #WeeklyWin #Procrastination #CelebrateSmallWins #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #WomenOver50 #Midlife #TheSageStage #Podcast #LifeLessons #Motivation #ProgressNotPerfection #SelfGrowth #PositiveMindset

  5. Aug 4

    I'm Afraid If I Slow Down... I'll Accomplish Nothing | The Sage Stage Ep. 44

    This week on The Sage Stage, what starts as a hilarious conversation about body counts (the other kind! 😂), thrift stores, and expensive jeans quickly turns into something much deeper. Somewhere between the laughter, Chandra and Jane find themselves asking a surprisingly vulnerable question: What if we're afraid to slow down because we believe we'll accomplish... nothing? Together they unpack the invisible pressure so many women carry—to keep producing, achieving, proving, earning, and checking things off the list. They explore how the words we use shape our mindset, why "I have to..." feels so different from "I'm creating...", and whether success is really measured by how much we do—or by how fully we live. It's an honest, funny, thought-provoking conversation about productivity, purpose, money, legacy, creativity, friendship, and learning that maybe "enough" isn't something we achieve... it's something we choose. So grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine—we're not judging 😉) and join us for another wonderfully unexpected conversation. Because sometimes the best Sage Stage moments are the ones we never saw coming. Keywords women over 50Gen X womenmidlife podcastproductivity guiltslowing downwomen and successfinding purposepersonal growthcreativity after 50redefining successenough-nessburnout recoveryfemale friendshiplife after 50The Sage Stage

  6. Aug 1 ·  Bonus

    The Truth About Personal Growth (You Won't Notice It Happening)

    The Weekly Win: One Year Later | The Pivot Year, Starting a Podcast & Trusting the Process One year ago, we opened The Pivot Year and read Day One together. This week, we're reading Day 365... and realizing just how much can change when you keep showing up, even when the progress feels invisible. In this heartfelt Weekly Win, we reflect on the first year of The Sage Stage Podcast, the lessons that transformed us, why small daily pivots create massive life changes, and why we're more excited than ever for what's next. We also share some exciting news about The Sage Stage Inc.—our upcoming workshops, dance parties, live theatre, books, and the dreams we're finally giving ourselves permission to build. If you've ever wondered whether your tiny steps are adding up... This episode is for you. ✨ Reading Day 365 of The Pivot Year together✨ Why personal growth is almost invisible while it's happening✨ Celebrating one year of The Sage Stage Podcast✨ Announcing The Sage Stage Inc.✨ Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself✨ Learning to believe you deserve to take up space✨ Gratitude for the incredible community growing with us Sometimes your biggest win isn't reaching the destination... It's realizing you've already become someone new. 🎧 We'd love to hear about your Weekly Win! #WeeklyWin #ThePivotYear #PersonalGrowth #WomenOver50 #MidlifeTransformation #Reinvention #SelfDiscovery #Mindset #LifeAfter50 #Podcast #TheSageStage #Confidence #FindingJoy #Purpose #GrowthJourney

  7. Jul 30

    Happiness Wasn't What We Thought It Was

    What if the thing you thought would make you happy… never actually did? In this episode of The Sage Stage, Chandra and Jane dive into a powerful question: “I finally realized happiness wasn’t…” And the answers surprised us. From trying to make everyone else happy, chasing the perfect life, dreaming about success, navigating motherhood, career sacrifices, money, independence, and the pressure women feel to “have it all”… this conversation takes a very honest look at what happiness really means. Chandra shares how she spent years believing other people’s happiness was the key to her own. Jane reflects on letting go of the picture-perfect life she imagined as a child and discovering that happiness hadnothing to do with the house, career, or external success she once envisioned. Together, they explore: ✨ Why women often put themselves last ✨The invisible sacrifices behind motherhood choices ✨Career dreams that don’t always unfold the way we expect ✨ Money, independence, and having a voice in your own life ✨ Why age and experience change how we define happiness ✨ Learning to stop chasing the “perfect” life and start appreciating the real one Because sometimes the biggest life pivot isn’t changing your circumstances… It’s changing the story you’ve been telling yourself all along. Welcome to The Sage Stage — where women 50+ talk honestly about pivots, purpose, creativity, relationships,aging, and finding joy in the messy middle. Subscribe and join the conversation! #WomenOver50 #FindingHappiness#MidlifeWomen #LifeAfter50 #TheSageStage #MidlifePivot #GenXconversations

  8. Jul 21

    How Many Years Have You Spent Trying to Be Enough? | Finding Your Flow After 50

    How many years have you spent trying to be enough? In this episode of The Sage Stage, Chandra and Jane dive into one of the biggest questions of midlife: What happens when we stop chasing everyone else's definition of success and finally start listening to ourselves? Jane shares the emotional decision to step back from pursuing acting after years of auditions and rejection, while Chandra reflects on a lifetime of people-pleasing and learning to stop shrinking herself to make everyone else comfortable. It's an honest conversation about finding your flow, trusting your timing, embracing who you are, and discovering that maybe you've been enough all along. Funny, vulnerable, and full of those unexpected tangents that make The Sage Stage feel like coffee with your best friends. If you've ever questioned your purpose, your path, or your worth—this one's for you. #TheSageStage #MidlifeWomen #WomenOver50 #FindingYourPurpose #PeoplePleasing #SelfWorth

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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
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jane and Chandra
  • Show Website
    The Sage Stage Podcast