Life is Delicious- Inspiration for Thriving in Midlife and Living Well with Joy, Purpose, Vitality, and Self Love.

Marnie Martin- Midlife Mentor, Empowerment Coach, Happiness Expert, Best Selling Author
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Ever feel like midlife has you running on an endless hamster wheel of responsibilities while your own dreams gather dust? Is the crazy chaos of caring for everyone else leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed? Are you in desperate need of some self care, balance and reconnection with your most authentic self?  YOU are in the right place. This podcast isn't about surviving midlife; it's about crafting a next chapter overflowing with purpose, joy, and delicious possibilities. I'm Marnie Martin, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, daughter and a hot midlife Mama (literally) and over the last decade, I've been through career pivots, a divorce, and I survived the empty nest, only to have it fill up again. I spent the next several years travelling miles and miles every month to care for my elderly parents and my time and attention was so torn in every direction that I lost track of who I was, and I found myself in an endless cycle of people pleasing, putting out fires and running on empty. I know how it feels to be stuck in chronic overwhelm, stress and chaos and trust me, it's not a pretty picture.  I decided that it was time to take MY OWN life and health back and I worked hard to reclaim my health through radical self care practices, recalibrating my nervous system and setting healthy boundaries that allowed me to start living my life "on purpose" again. I'm here to show you that midlife doesn't have to be a crisis, but instead a beautiful invitation to remember who we are, to rediscover a new version of ourself, or to completely re-invent our life to reflect who we are becoming now-intentionally crafting a life by design that truly nourishes our soul. If you are ready to take back YOUR "Joie de Vivre", then you are in the exact right place! Each week brings conversations with health and wellness specialists, spiritual growth experts, and guests with courageous and transformative stories that will inspire you to break free from the overwhelm. You'll walk away with practical strategies, meaningful insights, inspiration and the permission to prioritize yourself  again.  We were born to thrive and experience life as the delicious feast it's meant to be. Subscribe now and join a community of midlife women who are turning up the volume on their inner voice and writing their own recipes for a life that feeds their soul. 

  1. APR 7

    60: Solo Travel for Women Over 50: Find Yourself Without Being Alone

    Send us Fan Mail Something shifts in midlife, and suddenly the question gets loud: what would it look like to do something just for me? Travel is one of the fastest ways to answer that, but for a lot of women the dream bumps into real concerns about safety, confidence, and being “alone” in a new country. We wanted a conversation that tells the truth about those fears and then actually helps you move through them. We sit down with Regina Winkle Bryan, founder of Bold Spirit Travel, to talk about solo women travel that feels supported, empowering, and genuinely fun. Regina shares how a Spanish-learning trip to Costa Rica turned into years of living abroad in Guatemala and Spain, and why experiences like the Camino de Santiago can be so transformational for women in transition. We dig into what makes small group tours work so well for solo travelers, including the way community forms when everyone arrives with the same quiet goal: to expand their life and meet themselves again. You’ll also get practical, confidence-saving travel advice you can use immediately: capsule wardrobe basics, why breaking in shoes and training walks matter, what to do with cash and credit cards, and why relying on your phone for everything can backfire. We wrap with destination inspiration for different styles of travel, from Portugal’s easy logistics and wine culture to the Amalfi Coast and Ischia’s thermal spas, plus active options like Scotland hiking, Iceland adventures, and the Greek Islands. If you’re ready for your next chapter and want it to feel bold, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review so more women can find the show. What destination is calling you right now? FIND REGINA HERE: Web: https://www.boldspirittravel.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/boldspirittravelcompanyFB: https://www.facebook.com/boldspirittravel Support the show LOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/new FIND MARNIE HERE: https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.com Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                 Join the FREE Facebook Community here:  MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052 Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HERE Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Buy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" or THE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here: https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf If this episode resonated with a full body YES!… → Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message → Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

    40 min

  2. MAR 31

    57: How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: The Power of Saying No in Midlife

    Send us Fan Mail Your calendar is full, your patience is thin, and somehow you still feel guilty for wanting one quiet hour to yourself. We’ve been there, and it’s exactly why we’re getting honest about boundaries, people pleasing, and the small words that decide how we live. We start with the power of saying no, not as a harsh shutdown, but as a clear act of self-respect. When we say yes out of fear or obligation, we often end up paying for it with stress, resentment, and burnout. Midlife can amplify this, especially if you’re juggling kids, aging parents, work, and community commitments. We talk through why “no” feels selfish, why it’s usually kinder than we think, and how to stop giving away your time and energy on autopilot. Then we make it practical: we share simple “no scripts” you can use immediately, plus a pause strategy for when a request catches you off guard. From there, we shift into the phrase that quietly steals agency, “I can’t,” and we reframe it into “I don’t,” a boundary-based way of speaking that signals choice, clarity, and values. We connect this to learned helplessness, mindset, and the way repetition can shape your habits and even your confidence. If you want stronger personal boundaries, better communication, and a self-care approach that actually works in real life, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs permission to say no, and leave a review with the boundary you’re practicing this week. Support the show LOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/new FIND MARNIE HERE: https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.com Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                 Join the FREE Facebook Community here:  MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052 Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HERE Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Buy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" or THE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here: https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf If this episode resonated with a full body YES!… → Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message → Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

    14 min

  3. MAR 27

    56: Your Midlife Relationship Reset- Weeding Your Garden with Intention

    Send us Fan Mail Midlife can feel like carrying a full watering can every single day. Between kids, aging parents, work, and our own changing bodies, we don’t have extra energy to waste, yet many of us still do. We’re talking about “weeding your garden” of relationships: the practical, honest process of deciding who actually belongs in your life now, and who quietly pulls you down. We break relationships into two simple categories you can feel in your body: flowers and weeds. Flowers are the people who see you, cheer for you, and bring light without asking you to shrink. Weeds are the chronic drainers, the subtle dismissers, the ones who only show up when they want something, and the connections that leave you depleted after every conversation. We also share how big transitions like divorce or a move can become a clean line in the sand, a chance to reset your friendships and choose the next season on purpose. You’ll hear gentle, usable boundary scripts, why pulling back doesn’t have to be dramatic, and how reducing your time and emotional labor can change everything. Then we talk about planting with intention: creating space for new friendships, community, and a support system that protects your mental health and strengthens your self-worth. If you’re ready to bloom again with deeper roots and a steadier joy, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find this conversation. Support the show LOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/new FIND MARNIE HERE: https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.com Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                 Join the FREE Facebook Community here:  MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052 Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HERE Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Buy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" or THE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here: https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf If this episode resonated with a full body YES!… → Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message → Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

    10 min

  4. MAR 24

    55: The Secret to Midlife Reinvention with Rohanna Doylida

    Send us Fan Mail Ever catch yourself thinking, “Maybe it’s too late to reinvent myself?” We meet so many midlife women who feel that crossroads moment: the career that used to fit suddenly doesn’t, retirement is shifting identity, the empty nest is getting closer, or a steady inner voice keeps saying there’s something more. The fear isn’t change itself, it’s the idea that you’ll have to start from scratch and pretend your past doesn’t matter. We don’t buy that for a second. I’m joined by brand strategist Rohanna Doilida, a true second-career woman whose path includes performing on Chicago stages, building a gluten-free and dairy-free bakery after her child’s celiac diagnosis, and teaching early childhood education. Together we dig into what midlife reinvention really looks like: the emotional weight of visibility, the sneaky ways imposter syndrome shows up, and why so many capable women freeze when someone asks, “So, what do you do?” We talk personal branding as translation, not performance, and how to connect the dots in a nonlinear career so your credibility becomes obvious. Rohanna shares her Wisdom Bridge method, plus concrete tools you can try today: stop using self-minimizing language, set a simple intention in the morning, and celebrate small wins at night to build real self-trust. We also explore embodied confidence and the Body Brand Blueprint approach to articulating your value without shrinking, over-explaining, or relying on a script. If you’re navigating a career pivot, building a personal brand, returning to work, or craving a midlife second act with purpose, hit play and come with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest reinvention question. You can find Rohanna Doylida HERE: https://www.facebook.com/RohannaDoylida/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohanna-doylida/ https://www.instagram.com/rohanna_doylida/  https://thewholementorship.com/true-voice-personal-brand  Here is my free gift-DESIGN WITH CONFIDENCE https://thewhole Support the show LOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/new FIND MARNIE HERE: https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.com Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                 Join the FREE Facebook Community here:  MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052 Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HERE Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Buy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" or THE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here: https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf If this episode resonated with a full body YES!… → Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message → Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

    57 min

  5. MAR 10

    54: Beyond Your Corporate Identity- Redefining Hustle and Self Worth In Midlife

    Send us Fan Mail What if your worth had nothing to do with your title, your to-do list, or how “busy” you are? We sit down with identity coach and multi-passionate creator Stephanie Ramirez to unpack why so many high-achieving women tie self-esteem to productivity—and how to build a life that feels grounded, free, and unmistakably you. Stephanie traces her path from corporate strategist to identity-first coach, revealing how burnout, remote work, and multiple layoffs became catalysts for a deeper reinvention. Her breakthrough came from an unexpected place: ballroom dance. Moving from head to body helped her rediscover presence, joy, and the power of pausing. From there, she developed the idea of an identity ecosystem—diversifying your roles and passions so one bad day doesn’t topple your whole sense of self. We dig into how hobbies become resilience training, why a beginner mindset dissolves perfectionism, and how detaching from outcomes can actually elevate your performance. Along the way, we challenge the “busy equals valuable” script and the old one-job-for-forty-years narrative. You’ll hear practical ways to start small—follow a persistent nudge, try a low-stakes experiment, treat everything as data, and listen to what feels good in your body. We also talk about choosing work that fits your values, saying no to misaligned opportunities, and honoring seasons of growth, rest, and change. If you’ve been feeling restless, stuck, or unsure who you are beyond your roles, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a path back to self-trust. Subscribe for more thoughtful conversations on midlife reinvention, boundaries, and joy-led living. If this resonated, share it with a friend and leave a quick review—it helps others find the show and join the journey. Find Steph HERE: https://www.StephRamirez.com Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramirezstephanie/ Support the show LOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/new FIND MARNIE HERE: https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.com Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                 Join the FREE Facebook Community here:  MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052 Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HERE Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Buy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" or THE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here: https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf If this episode resonated with a full body YES!… → Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message → Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

    33 min

  6. MAR 4

    53: Intentional Indulgences for March: Simple Ways to Welcome Spring and Invite More Joy Into Midlife

    Send us Fan Mail Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET The first hint of spring can feel like a secret—lighter air, a brighter window, a whisper that something is waking up. We lean into that shift with a set of intentional indulgences that help you feel more present, grounded, and alive without adding pressure to your calendar. Joy doesn’t need to be earned; it needs room. So we make room with rituals that are small enough to start today and meaningful enough to change how you move through March. We begin with the comfort drawer—your personal pause button stocked with sensory anchors like a favorite tea, a soft candle, and a notebook that invites five minutes of ease. From there we bring spring indoors with daffodils, primroses, and p***y willows, and we design a living Easter basket that grows as daylight returns. We swap autopilot for attention during the March equinox with simple prompts to release winter heaviness and invite what you want to bloom next. Along the way, we add playful nods to St. Patrick’s Day and low-lift ways to celebrate with heart. Our signature practice this month is the creative excursion: a solo date to a gallery, trail, thrift shop, or new café where you follow your curiosity and listen for what lights you up. It’s a practice of agency and self-trust—especially powerful for women in midlife who’ve been taught to postpone pleasure and overfunction for everyone else. When you choose one or two of these rituals and repeat them gently, you teach your nervous system that rest is safe, joy is wise, and you matter right now. If you’re ready to feel the season turning inside your own life, hit play, pick a practice, and tell us which one you’ll try first. Share this with a friend who needs a lift, subscribe for more weekly ideas, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. Your next chapter starts with small choices—let’s make them delicious. Support the show LOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/new FIND MARNIE HERE: https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.com Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                 Join the FREE Facebook Community here:  MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052 Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HERE Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Buy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" or THE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here: https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf If this episode resonated with a full body YES!… → Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message → Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

    18 min

  7. FEB 24

    52: “Enter The Year of the Horse: Stepping Into A NEW You with Vitality, Intention, and Gratitude

    Send us Fan Mail Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET? Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Feel that quiet nudge that something needs to change? We dive into the restless energy so many of us are sensing and use the Year of the Horse as a vivid guide for momentum, freedom, and reinvention. Instead of waiting for confidence to magically appear, we walk through how small, visible choices—like a closet purge or a bold sweater—can become the catalyst for bigger identity shifts, from background character energy to six-figure CEO presence. I share a personal story about hiding in neutrals, buying color with good intentions, and finally practicing being seen by wearing the loud piece at home until it felt like me. That simple act becomes a blueprint: identity changes from the inside out and locks in from the outside in. We talk about why “fine” is the most dangerous place to live, how scarcity keeps us clinging to just-in-case versions of ourselves, and what it means to release what once fit in order to welcome who we are becoming now. We widen the lens beyond clothes to calendars, habits, friendships, and beliefs. Boundaries show up as reins—not to shrink us, but to focus our power so we can run in the right direction. You’ll get practical prompts to pull everything out, ask what truly sparks joy, and decide whether each item or commitment belongs to your future self. If you’ve been coasting or questioning whether things are falling apart, consider that you may simply have outgrown the old paddock. The path forward can start small: one drawer, one bold outfit, one brave no, one clear yes. If this conversation sparks momentum, make it stick—hit follow, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us. Your next chapter wants open fields. Let’s run toward it together. Support the show LOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/new FIND MARNIE HERE: https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.com Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                 Join the FREE Facebook Community here:  MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052 Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HERE Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Buy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" or THE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here: https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf If this episode resonated with a full body YES!… → Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message → Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

    17 min

  8. FEB 17

    51: When Your Old Life No Longer Fits: Reinventing Yourself with Purpose in Midlife – with Charlene Ridley

    Send us Fan Mail Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET When the life you built no longer fits, the bravest move is to ask who you are now. We sit down with business architect and strategist Charlene Ridley to rethink midlife as a season for recalibration, not crisis, and to design a both and life that holds purpose, income, stability, and joy without sacrificing your peace. Charlene unpacks why so many high-capacity women feel stuck: not from lack of talent or drive, but because identity has shifted while routines stayed the same. We dig into permission and agency, the trap of overthinking, and a simple method she calls three decisions and go to get you out of analysis paralysis and into motion. From aerial silks to new careers, you’ll hear how technique and small steps build real confidence and why micro-experiments matter more than perfect plans. We also explore Heart Goals, a values-led approach to setting goals that actually stick: holistic, energizing, aligned, realistic, and tied to quick actions. You’ll learn how to separate what should be monetized from what should stay pure joy, and how the both and mindset turns either-or dead ends into creative problem-solving. We talk quarterly life audits, nervous-system-aware strategies for fear, and practical ways to add back what’s missing—adventure, community, or simple presence—so your days feel like your own again. If you’ve been feeling off but not broken, restless but not sure where to start, this conversation offers a grounded reset. Walk away with questions that clarify your season, a three-day alignment practice you can start this week, and a kinder path back to yourself. Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a friend who’s ready to redesign her next chapter. Your notes and shares help more listeners find us and choose a more delicious life. ✨ 5 Key Takeaways 1️⃣ The Life You Built May Not Fit the Woman You’re Becoming Midlife misalignment isn’t failure — it’s evolution. You’re not lacking drive or talent. You’re expanding. And sometimes the container you built 10–15 years ago is simply too small for who you are now. 2️⃣ Overthinking Is Control in Disguise We over-research Support the show LOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/new FIND MARNIE HERE: https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.com Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                 Join the FREE Facebook Community here:  MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMEN https://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052 Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HERE Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET Buy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" or THE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here: https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf If this episode resonated with a full body YES!… → Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message → Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

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Ever feel like midlife has you running on an endless hamster wheel of responsibilities while your own dreams gather dust? Is the crazy chaos of caring for everyone else leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed? Are you in desperate need of some self care, balance and reconnection with your most authentic self?  YOU are in the right place. This podcast isn't about surviving midlife; it's about crafting a next chapter overflowing with purpose, joy, and delicious possibilities. I'm Marnie Martin, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, daughter and a hot midlife Mama (literally) and over the last decade, I've been through career pivots, a divorce, and I survived the empty nest, only to have it fill up again. I spent the next several years travelling miles and miles every month to care for my elderly parents and my time and attention was so torn in every direction that I lost track of who I was, and I found myself in an endless cycle of people pleasing, putting out fires and running on empty. I know how it feels to be stuck in chronic overwhelm, stress and chaos and trust me, it's not a pretty picture.  I decided that it was time to take MY OWN life and health back and I worked hard to reclaim my health through radical self care practices, recalibrating my nervous system and setting healthy boundaries that allowed me to start living my life "on purpose" again. I'm here to show you that midlife doesn't have to be a crisis, but instead a beautiful invitation to remember who we are, to rediscover a new version of ourself, or to completely re-invent our life to reflect who we are becoming now-intentionally crafting a life by design that truly nourishes our soul. If you are ready to take back YOUR "Joie de Vivre", then you are in the exact right place! Each week brings conversations with health and wellness specialists, spiritual growth experts, and guests with courageous and transformative stories that will inspire you to break free from the overwhelm. You'll walk away with practical strategies, meaningful insights, inspiration and the permission to prioritize yourself  again.  We were born to thrive and experience life as the delicious feast it's meant to be. Subscribe now and join a community of midlife women who are turning up the volume on their inner voice and writing their own recipes for a life that feeds their soul. 

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