Midlife Vices

Cher Martinetti
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

Midlife Vices is a culture podcast about getting older in a world that would prefer you didn’t. Hosted by author and former entertainment journalist Cher Martinetti (SYFY Fangrrls, Cracked, Death & Taxes), the show explores sex, ambition, reinvention, friendship, and pop culture from the perspective that comes from having already lived a first act. Through candid convos with writers, comedians, creators, and others also navigating the mess, it talks through midlife as it happens -unfinished, unsanitized, and occasionally hilarious. Because “aging gracefully” sounds boring.

Episodes

  1. Apr 2

    Understanding Intimacy in Midlife with Natassia Miller

    What happens to intimacy as we get older—and why does no one really explain it? Natassia Miller, founder and CEO of Wonderlust, joins Midlife Vices for a conversation about how intimacy actually works in midlife—beyond just sex, and beyond the version we were sold. We talk about how desire evolves (and sometimes disappears), but also how emotional connection, identity, stress, and life transitions all reshape the way we experience closeness. From long-term relationships to dating in a completely different landscape, Natassia shares what she’s seeing in her work—and why so many people feel out of sync with themselves and their partners. This isn’t about fixing anything. It’s about understanding what’s changing—and learning how to meet yourself there. Hosted by author and culture writer Cher Martinetti (SYFY FANGRRLS, Cracked, Death & Taxes). Follow Midlife Vices on IG: @midlifevicespod Cher : @thecherness And out guest Natssia Miller: @natassiamiller

    56 min

  2. Mar 18

    In Pursuit of the Big O (and Other Life Goals) with Venus O'Hara

    We’ve optimized our routines, romanticized our habits, and vision-boarded our way into oblivion—but somehow, we’re still not actually… enjoying ourselves. This week, we’re talking about pleasure—not as a reward, but as the point. The thing we keep skipping, outsourcing, or saving for later. Because what if it’s not that you’re not doing enough… it’s that you’re not feeling enough? We get into manifestation vs. embodiment, the disconnect between productivity and pleasure, and why reconnecting to your body might be the most radical (and effective) move you can make. Yes, we talk about the Big O—but also everything it represents: presence, desire, agency, and actually being in your life while you’re living it. About Venus O’Hara: Venus O’Hara is an author, speaker, and orgasmic manifestation expert exploring the intersection of pleasure, power, and self-awareness. Through her work, she encourages women to reconnect with their bodies and redefine their relationship to desire, intimacy, and fulfillment. Follow: @venusohara About Cher Martinetti: Cher Martinetti is a writer, editor, and creative strategist working at the intersection of pop culture, reinvention, and women’s stories. A former founding editor of SYFY’s FANGRRLS, she now builds content and community across media—telling women’s stories the way they actually feel. She hosts Midlife Vices, where nothing is off-limits and everything’s up for reconsideration. Follow: @thecherness About SHAG: SHAG is a Brooklyn-based sex shop and erotic art space offering a curated mix of pleasure products, lingerie, self-care, and thoughtfully designed gifts. Beyond retail, SHAG also produces editorial content, workshops, and community programming centered on sexual wellness and exploration. Follow: @weloveshag Follow the show: @midlifevicespod

    54 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    To Parent or Not-Parent: Navigating Judgments, Hormones & Midlife Identity Chaos

    Whether you’re a parent, a non-parent, wanted kids, didn’t want kids, or are still figuring it out — midlife hits everyone with a wild identity check. In this episode, Breezy (the mom) and Cher (the non-mom) break down the judgment, the freedom, the grief, the hormonal chaos, and the midlife transformation that happens to ALL women, no matter their path. From postpartum rolling straight into perimenopause, to navigating social pressure, to redefining legacy and womanhood, this is the conversation we’re finally having out loud. Parent or not-parent — you’re still valid, still whole, and still a bad bitch.

    1h 18m

  4. 12/10/2025

    From Party Girl to Peaceful Bitch

    We used to chase chaos; now we chase peace, sleep, and stable nervous systems. Breezy and Cher unpack the evolution from “fun girl” to boundary-setting, zero-b******t grown woman—why we partied so hard, what it cost us, and how healing made us hotter than hangovers ever did.

    1h 7m

  5. 12/03/2025

    Aging Out of F*cks to Give

    Aging isn’t just wrinkles and night sweats—it’s a spiritual awakening where your tolerance for b******t evaporates. We’re done caring about the wrong things, and honestly? It feels incredible. From friendships to work to aging bodies, Breezy and Cher dive into the zero-f*cks mindset that turns midlife into a glow-up—messy, funny, unfiltered.

    1h 1m

  6. 12/03/2025

    🎙SILENCE ISN’T PUNK

    Breaking Generational Taboos About Therapy, Meds & Mental Health. In this episode, Breezy and Cher crack open the taboo: from antidepressants to ADHD meds, from therapy breakthroughs to childhood baggage we’re still dragging around. We talk about why so many of us were raised to “suck it up,” why we internalized shame around getting help, and how our generation is finally rewriting the script—out loud, with memes, meds, and a copay. Expect: dark humor, real talk, a few hot takes, and zero judgment. Whether you’re medicated, therapized, or just trying to survive the intrusive thoughts of 2025, this one’s for you.

    1h 4m

  7. 11/27/2025

    Dumb Sh*t No One Told Us About Aging

    We're baaaaccccckkkkkk! Breezy and Cher reflect on some of the more ridiculous aspects of aging that they had no way of preparing for.

    55 min

  8. 10/16/2024

    ADHD, Fillers, and Facelifts. Oh My!

    What happens when Breezy innocently asks Cher what her ADHD is like? It accidentally becomes a main topic in the ep. We could have edited or re-recorded this one, but sometimes chaotic convos are part of life. We eventually get to what we meant to discuss: The Warped Tour, fillers, and facelifts.

    1h 9m

  9. 09/23/2024

    Life's a journey & the road always changes

    Jane’s Addiction cancels their tour after Perry Farrel’s disturbing behavior. Plus: our first guest! Our friend Raquel Bruno joins us to share her path to motherhood and talk about how everything's changing all the time, including us.

    1h 18m

  10. 09/23/2024

    Lads & Trads

    Oasis is reuniting, but can one of the most toxic relationships in music actually make it to the stage? Also, Trad wife, happy life? We talk about the trad wife trend that's everywhere and whether it's for real or just another social media strategy.

    1h 3m

  11. 09/23/2024

    Let's talk about sex, baby!

    This week, we talk about sex for the first of what is sure to be many, many times. Who's having it? ( and with people they shouldn’t, cough Dave Grohl cough) Who isn't? And were we hoes?

    1h 19m

  12. 09/10/2024

    Ep 00: Midlife Vices Trailer!

    Welcome to Midlife Vices, a podcast for people who say "f**k off" to aging gracefully. Each week, Breezy Weekes and Cher Martinetti talk about life, aging, and pop culture while attempting to figure out wtf life over 40 is supposed to look like.

    28 sec
  • 12 Episodes

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About

Midlife Vices is a culture podcast about getting older in a world that would prefer you didn’t. Hosted by author and former entertainment journalist Cher Martinetti (SYFY Fangrrls, Cracked, Death & Taxes), the show explores sex, ambition, reinvention, friendship, and pop culture from the perspective that comes from having already lived a first act. Through candid convos with writers, comedians, creators, and others also navigating the mess, it talks through midlife as it happens -unfinished, unsanitized, and occasionally hilarious. Because “aging gracefully” sounds boring.

Information

  • Creator
    Cher Martinetti
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Cher Martinetti
  • Show Website
    Midlife Vices