Midlife Talkshop

Midlife Talkshop/Montsinger Ent LLC

Two longtime friends sit down to talk about navigating “Midlife”-- that place where you find yourself post-40 and in the middle of raising kids, helping aging parents and tending to your own mental, physical and spiritual well being.  Creating a forum for people in midlife is a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, inspire, and empower. We hope this podcast will reflect the vibrancy, wisdom, and transformation that comes with this stage of life while providing helpful, humorous insight, expert advice and inspiration.

  1. Midlife Talkshop Ep. 15: Recharge. Reboot. Restore. | Inside Restore Hyper Wellness

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    Midlife Talkshop Ep. 15: Recharge. Reboot. Restore. | Inside Restore Hyper Wellness

    Midlife Talkshop Podcast Ep. 15: Recharge. Reboot. Restore. | Inside Restore Hyper Wellness (Mention Midlife Talkshop Podcast and receive 25% off your service! https://www.restore.com/locations/va-midlothian-va013) If you’re in Midlife and done with feeling “just okay or not that great”, this episode is your wake-up call.  We’re taking you inside Restore Hyper Wellness and breaking down the 9 core therapies designed to help you increase energy, improve recovery, sharpen mental clarity, support immunity, and promote long-term vitality. Midlife isn’t about slowing down. It’s about optimizing how you age. Here’s what we unpack in this powerful episode IV Drip Therapy – Deliver high-quality vitamins and nutrients directly into your bloodstream to support hydration, energy, immune health, and recovery. Niagen (NR) IV Drip Therapy – A cutting-edge NAD+ precursor that supports cellular energy production and healthy aging at the mitochondrial level. NAD+ IV Drip Therapy – Helps fuel cellular repair, cognitive function, metabolic efficiency, and sustained energy. Cryotherapy – Whole-body cold exposure that may reduce inflammation, boost mood, support metabolism, and speed muscle recovery. Infrared Sauna – Promote circulation, cardiovascular support, detoxification, muscle relaxation, and stress relief. Red Light Therapy – Stimulates cellular repair to support skin health, joint comfort, muscle recovery, mood, and sleep quality. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Increased oxygen delivery to tissues to support healing, brain performance, endurance, and recovery. Intramuscular (IM) Shots – Targeted nutrient injections for fast, efficient support of energy, immunity, metabolism, and focus. Compression Therapy – Improves circulation, reduces muscle soreness, and enhances recovery and mobility. In this episode, we talk about what these therapies actually feel like, who they’re for, and how they may fit into a modern, proactive approach to health and longevity. Added bonus: Biomarker Assessments – Personalized lab insights to help you understand deficiencies and optimize your health strategy. Because thriving in midlife isn’t about guesswork — it’s about intention.  Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube for clips and behind-the-scenes Share this episode with someone who’s ready to level up their health And Don’t Forget to Mention Midlife Talkshop Podcast to Receive 25% off Your Service! Your next season can be your strongest yet. #MidlifeTalkshopPodcast #RestoreHyperWellness #MidlifeWellness #HealthyAging #LongevityLifestyle #Biohacking #IVTherapy #NAD #NiagenNR #Cryotherapy #RedLightTherapy #HyperbaricOxygen #InfraredSauna #OptimizeYourLife

    36 min
  2. Midlife Talkshop Ep 13: "Light the Music" with Steve Van Dam

    12/19/2025

    Midlife Talkshop Ep 13: "Light the Music" with Steve Van Dam

    What if midlife isn’t about slowing down—but about a creative and meaningful comeback? On this episode of Midlife Talkshop, we sit down with Steve Van Dam, founding member of the 90s band Everything, best known for their hit song “Who Got the Hooch?” Steve shares stories from the road, touring with iconic bands like Dave Matthews Band, and what it’s been like to reunite with his band nearly 30 years later for a comeback tour. But this conversation goes beyond nostalgia. Steve is also the founder of Light The Music, an organization bringing music creation into schools and community centers, especially for underserved communities, giving young people access to creativity, confidence, and hope for a brighter future. In this episode, we talk about: -Creativity and reinvention in midlife -Turning life experience into impact -Behind-the-scenes tour stories (funny and inspiring!) -Why some of our most meaningful chapters happen later in life The Golden nugget from this episode: “Your soul purpose-what you should be doing, is this intersection of your skills, your experience and your passion— what you love to do, what you’re good at doing and what you have experience with— at the intersection of that, is your sweet spot. And here’s the thing, it’s not just what’s going to fulfill you the most— it’s where you’re going to outcompete everybody because nobody else has that same thing. It’s not like you should just be doing that because it makes you feel good, it’s because you’re going to be the BEST at that.” - Steve Van Dam Whether you’re navigating midlife, dreaming of a second act, or just love great stories from the music world, this episode will inspire you to see midlife as a time of opportunity and growth. Listen and follow Midlife Talkshop for more conversations that prove your best chapter is ahead. Links for mentions in this episode: Midlife Talkshop: https://linktr.ee/midlifetalkshoppodcast | @midlifetalkshoppodcast The Band Everything: https://thebandeverything.com | @thebandeverything @steverything Light the Music: https://www.lightthemusic.com | @lightthemusic Shannon Montsinger Music On Apple Music produced by Steve Van Dam: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fly/1042784857 | @shannonmontsingermusic

    38 min
  3. 12/05/2025

    Midlife Talkshop Ep. 12: A Peaceful Christmas - Creating a Season with Less Stress and More Meaning

    “A Peaceful Christmas” — Creating a Season with Less Stress and More Meaning.  In midlife, over the holidays we don’t need chaos.  We need peace, purpose, and connection. In this episode, we cover: -Choosing Your Season “Theme”: One word that sets the tone for your season— not a resolution, not a goal. (Examples: Peace, Joy, Simplicity, Connection, Wonder, Presence) -Setting an Intention That Matches Your Theme Your intention is the "how" behind the theme — a simple sentence to quietly guide your actions. You'll Follow along for Guided Prompts to: 1. Pick your Theme (trusting your first instinct!) 2. Write a short, repeatable Intention 3. Name one decision this week you can reshape to match your theme 4. Share it with someone to stay accountable -Bonus: At the end of the episode, Rhonda & Shannon share their Top Gift Ideas (with links). Rhonda & Shannon’s Top Gift Ideas Experiences over Stuff!- Art & Crafts Class- Year round passes to Amusement Park- Spa Giftcards for Facials, Massages & Nails-Wellness Therapy Giftcards for Red Light Therapy, Hot/Cold Therapy, Vibroacoustic, Salt Cave, Float Studio Shannon’s Favorite Gift Ideas:  Therasage Infrared Sauna https://amzn.to/4iEMQWe; Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask https://amzn.to/4iBnpox; Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity by Eric Topol, MD https://amzn.to/4awDWYF Rhonda’s Favorite Gift Ideas: Meat Injector Syringe (for flavorful cooking over the holidays) https://amzn.to/48v8reY; Vitamix Blender https://amzn.to/4rAEIKe Charities: Rhonda’s Charities of Choice - St Jude Impact the lives of St. Jude kids - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Girls to Women Girls2Women-VA | Empowering girls through group mentoring Shannon’s Charities of Choice - Chesterfield County animal shelter Amazon Wish list Amazon.com; Monetary Donations To make a monetary donation, checks can be mailed to the animal shelter at 9300 Public Works Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Make checks payable to Chesterfield County Police Foundationwith Animal Services Donation as the subject;  Chesterfield County Christmas Mother - Give Help | CCH Christmas Mother

    28 min

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Two longtime friends sit down to talk about navigating “Midlife”-- that place where you find yourself post-40 and in the middle of raising kids, helping aging parents and tending to your own mental, physical and spiritual well being.  Creating a forum for people in midlife is a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, inspire, and empower. We hope this podcast will reflect the vibrancy, wisdom, and transformation that comes with this stage of life while providing helpful, humorous insight, expert advice and inspiration.