Midlife: Interrupted & Unfiltered

Anne Schiavone & Melissa McManamy
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What happens when a badass lawyer and a coach/therapist sit down with a mic and zero filters? Consider this your official interruption — delivering real talk, real tools and real connection for every woman navigating the plot twists, pivots and "nobody warned me about this" moments of midlife.  

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 14: The Hidden Grief: Mourning the Life You Thought You'd Have

    Welcome to Episode 14: The Hidden Grief:  Mourning the Life You Thought You'd Have In this episode of Midlife: Interrupted & Unfiltered, Melissa and Anne explore the often-unspoken grief that can surface in midlife when life does not look the way we once imagined it would. With honesty and compassion, they discuss the quiet losses women carry — unmet expectations, changing relationships, shifting identities, and dreams that may never unfold as planned — while offering a powerful reminder that grief and gratitude can coexist, and that acknowledging what hurts is often the first step toward healing.

    13 min

  2. Jun 29

    Episode 13: Silencing the Inner Critic: The Voice in Your Head Is Lying

    Welcome to Episode 13: Silencing the Inner Critic: The Voice in Your Head Is Lying If that annoying voice in your head has been telling you that you’re behind, not enough, too old, too messy, too emotional, or too late — this episode is your reminder that just because that voice is loud does not mean it’s telling the truth. In this honest and empowering conversation, Anne and Melissa unpack the exhausting power of the inner critic and why it often gets even louder in midlife. Between body changes, career transitions, caregiving, shifting identities, financial stress, and the pressure to somehow hold it all together, it’s easy for negative self-talk to start sounding like fact. But this episode calls that out for what it is: fear, conditioning, perfectionism, and shame dressed up as truth.  Together, Anne and Melissa explore how the inner critic shows up in everyday life — in the second-guessing, the people-pleasing, the pressure to do more, and the belief that your worth is constantly up for review. They remind listeners that not every thought is true, not every harsh opinion in your head deserves authority, and not every hard season means you are failing.  This episode is for the woman who is tired of being bullied by her own thoughts. The woman who is carrying a lot, navigating change, and still somehow expecting herself to do it all perfectly. It is a conversation about self-doubt, mindset, perfectionism, emotional wellness, self-compassion, and learning how to interrupt the lies that keep you stuck.  Tune in to learn practical ways to challenge the inner critic without slipping into fake positivity. Because the goal is not perfection — it’s truth, grace, and freedom!

    20 min
  3. SPECIAL EDITION: A HEALTHY MONEY DISCUSSION

    Jun 22

    SPECIAL EDITION: A HEALTHY MONEY DISCUSSION

    SPECIAL EDITION EPISODE:   A HEALTHY MONEY DISCUSSION WITH ANNA BARNES CFP®, CDFA® In this special edition of Midlife: Interrupted & Unfiltered, Anne and Melissa sit down with Anna Barnes, CFP®, CDFA® for a healthy, honest conversation about money, financial independence, and the emotional baggage so many women carry around finances. Anna is a partner, advisor, wealth and investment manager with FAS Wealth Partners, where she became the firm’s first female partner. But beyond her impressive credentials and leadership, Anna brings her own reinvention story: at age 40, she walked away from an established, successful career to start over in private wealth management, choosing meaning over momentum. Together, they unpack why money feels so emotionally loaded, especially for women in midlife, and why so many of us avoid talking about it until a major life event forces the issue. From divorce and widowhood to career pivots and starting over, this episode explores what financial independence really means — not just as a number, but as freedom, flexibility, peace of mind, and choice. Anna shares practical, empowering insights on: the biggest financial blind spots women often havewhy overwhelm, fear, guilt, and shame show up around moneyhow childhood experiences shape our relationship with financeswhat women should know before making a major life pivotthe power of compounding and why it’s never too late to starthow to find a financial advisor who is both qualified and trustworthyOne of Anna’s most powerful takeaways: ownership. If you don’t control your money, your money will control you. Whether you’re navigating a big life transition or simply ready to feel more informed and confident about your finances, this conversation offers both reassurance and real next steps. #MidlifeInterruptedAndUnfiltered #WomenAndMoney #MoneyMindset #FinancialIndependence #MidlifeWomen #Reinvention #HealthyMoneyDiscussion #WomenOver40 #Ownership #RealTalkRealToolsRealConnection

    47 min

  4. Jun 15

    Episode 12: Starting Over Financially: Building Wealth When You Feel Behind

    Welcome to Episode 12: Starting Over Financially: Building Wealth When You Feel Behind If you’ve ever looked at your bank account, your retirement savings, or your financial decisions and thought, I should be further along by now, this episode is for you. Starting Over Financially is a bold reminder that feeling behind does not mean you are finished. It does not mean you missed your chance. And it certainly does not mean you are incapable of building real wealth from where you are right now. In this episode, we’re talking about the reality so many women face but don’t always say out loud — starting over after divorce, debt, job loss, caregiving, burnout, unexpected setbacks, or years of putting everyone else first. We’re challenging the shame, fear, and self-judgment that can keep you stuck, and replacing it with something far more powerful: clarity, courage, and action. Building wealth is not only for the woman who started early, had all the right advice, or never made mistakes. It is also for the woman who had to begin again. The woman who is regrouping. The woman who is tired of feeling embarrassed, overwhelmed, or frozen by her finances. This conversation is about reclaiming your power, making smarter money decisions, and believing that your future can still be strong, stable, and abundant. If you’ve been telling yourself, it’s too late, this episode will challenge that lie. You are not too old. You are not too behind. And you are not disqualified from financial peace, security, or wealth. You can start from here. You can rebuild from here. And you can create something better than you imagined. This is your reminder that starting over is not the end of the story — it may be the moment everything finally begins!

    17 min

  5. Jun 8

    Episode 11: From Paycheck to Purpose: Making the Career Leap Without Losing Your Mind

    Welcome to Episode 11: From Paycheck to Purpose: Making the Career Leap Without Losing Your Mind Making a career change in midlife can feel equal parts exciting and terrifying. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to move from paycheck to purpose without completely unraveling in the process. If you’ve been feeling stuck, burned out, unfulfilled, or quietly wondering if there’s something more for you, this conversation is your permission slip to explore what’s next. We dive into the fears that keep so many women frozen — financial pressure, self-doubt, uncertainty, and the worry of starting over — and why making a meaningful career leap doesn’t have to mean losing your stability, your identity, or your mind. This episode is about taking honest inventory, trusting your inner voice, and finding the courage to make intentional moves toward work that aligns with who you are now. If you’ve been craving more purpose in your work but aren’t sure how to begin, this episode will encourage you to think bigger, move smarter, and believe that reinvention is still possible.

    15 min

  6. Jun 1

    Episode 10: Negotiate Like You Mean It: Knowing Your Worth and Demanding It

    Episode 10: Negotiate Like You Mean It: Knowing Your Worth and Demanding It Too many women have been taught to be grateful for what they get, stay quiet, and avoid rocking the boat. But in this episode, we’re breaking that pattern for good. Negotiate Like You Mean It is a bold conversation about knowing your worth, owning your value, and refusing to shrink when it’s time to ask for more. Whether it’s your salary, your position, your boundaries, or the respect you deserve, negotiation is not about being difficult — it’s about being clear, confident, and unapologetic about what you bring to the table. This episode is for the woman who has been underestimating herself, overexplaining, settling for less, or waiting for someone else to finally recognize her value. We’re talking about what it takes to stop doubting yourself, start advocating for yourself, and walk into every room knowing you belong there. Because asking for more is not selfish. Speaking up is not too much. And demanding what reflects your worth is not arrogance — it’s alignment. If you are tired of playing small, tired of second-guessing your voice, and ready to step into a new level of confidence, this episode is your reminder: stop settling, speak up, set boundaries and ask for what you deserve - you do not have to wait for permission. It’s time to self-advocate and negotiate like you mean it.

    44 min

  7. May 25

    Episode 9: Money Honey - The Financial Conversations Midlife Women Are Not Having

    Episode 9: Money Honey: The Financial Conversations Midlife Women Are Not Having In this powerful episode, Anne & Melissa are sounding the alarm on the financial conversations too many midlife women are avoiding. Money Honey is a call to wake up — to get honest about money, retirement, debt, savings, investing, and the long-term cost of silence. For many women, midlife brings major transitions: divorce, caregiving, career shifts, aging parents, empty nests, and questions about what comes next. But too often, financial wellness gets pushed aside. This episode challenges that pattern and invites women to step into clarity, confidence, and control over their financial future. If you’ve been putting off the hard questions, feeling behind, or hoping things will somehow work themselves out, this conversation is for you. It’s time to stop avoiding the numbers and start building the life you deserve.

    20 min

  8. May 18

    Episode 8: Falling in Love with Yourself First

    Episode 8:  Falling in Love with Yourself First What if the relationship that needs the most attention… is the one you have with yourself? In this episode of Midlife: Interrupted & Unfiltered, Anne and Melissa talk about the powerful, complicated, and sometimes wildly overdue journey of coming back to yourself. Because somewhere along the way, a lot of us got really good at showing up for everyone else while quietly abandoning our own needs, joy, voice, and truth. This is an honest, uplifting, and empowering conversation about self-love, healing, confidence, self-worth, personal growth, identity, and learning how to choose yourself without guilt. We’re talking about inner critic nonsense, people-pleasing burnout, reconnecting with what you actually want, and why building a better life starts with building a better relationship with yourself. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, depleted, or like you’ve spent too much time putting yourself last, this episode is your reminder that choosing yourself is not selfish — it’s necessary. Loving yourself first doesn’t mean shutting the world out. It means finally coming home to who you are. Expect truth bombs, laughter, encouragement, and the kind of loving kick in the pants that helps you stop waiting for outside validation and start becoming your own safe place. If you’re looking for a podcast about self-love, self-worth, healing, confidence, personal growth, identity, mindset shifts, emotional wellness, self-discovery, and women’s empowerment, this episode is for you. Because the most important love story of your life might be the one where you finally stop leaving yourself behind.

    23 min
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What happens when a badass lawyer and a coach/therapist sit down with a mic and zero filters? Consider this your official interruption — delivering real talk, real tools and real connection for every woman navigating the plot twists, pivots and "nobody warned me about this" moments of midlife.  

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    Anne Schiavone & Melissa McManamy
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