The Midlife Edit

Jen Weinstein
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  The Midlife Edit Podcast is where reinvention meets a killer playlist. Hosted by Jen Weinstein, this is your backstage pass to midlife — the unfiltered, unapologetic era where we stop chasing who we were and start owning who we’re becoming. From fitness and nutrition to mindset, mental health, family, and the soundtrack that got us here, every episode hits a different note of what it means to rewrite your story and rediscover your power. Whether you’re lifting weights, lifting your mood, or just trying to hold it all together between school drop-offs and 90s playlists, Jen brings honest conversations, real-life advice, and the occasional rock lyric that reminds you: you’re not too old — you’re just getting started. This is your comeback tour.Your permission slip to evolve, not age. Let’s make it a damn good chapter.

  1. Midlife Is the Era of Reinvention (Part 2) - Season 1 Finale

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    Midlife Is the Era of Reinvention (Part 2) - Season 1 Finale

    Season 1 Finale Midlife reinvention isn’t about blowing up your life or becoming a completely new person. It’s about learning how to keep becoming...without burnout, rigidity, or guilt. In this Season 1 finale of The Midlife Edit, Jen dives into the practical side of reinvention and what it actually looks like week to week, inside real life with real responsibilities, shifting energy, and ever-changing seasons. This episode moves beyond mindset and inspiration and into sustainable rhythms. She talks about how to build routines that support you, stay consistent without being all-or-nothing, and keep evolving without losing momentum. Jen introduces the idea of rhythms over rules, explains why minimum effective routines work better in midlife, and shares a simple weekly framework to help you edit your life intentionally instead of forcing perfection. You’ll also hear what’s coming in Season 2...including more conversations around music, strength, confidence, identity, libido, blended families, and all the in-between topics we don’t talk about enough...plus a heartfelt reflection on why starting this podcast was a vision board moment that finally came to life. This episode is a reminder that midlife isn’t the era where you finally arrive.  It’s the era where you stop freezing yourself in place. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why reinvention doesn’t work when it’s rigid or extremeThe difference between rules and rhythms in midlifeWhat reinvention really looks like in ordinary weeksThe “Weekly Edit” and how to use it without pressureCreating routines that don’t lead to burnoutWhy consistency is about returning, not perfectionHow to evolve your goals without losing momentumWhy 2026 can be a continuation year instead of “new year, new me”A preview of what’s coming in Season 2 of The Midlife EditGratitude, reflection, and closing out Season 1 with intentionSEASON 1 CLOSING NOTE Thank you for being part of Season 1 of The Midlife Edit. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just found the podcast, your presence matters more than you know. Season 2 is coming...and we’re just getting started.

    19 min
  2. Midlife Is the Era of Reinvention (Part 1)

    12/23/2025

    Midlife Is the Era of Reinvention (Part 1)

    Midlife is not the chapter where women quiet themselves...it’s the chapter where we finally realize we don’t have to stay the same. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Jen breaks down why reinvention isn’t failure, it’s responsiveness. This episode is about giving yourself permission to evolve loudly, change your mind often, and stop forcing yourself into rigid goals that were never built for real life. Instead of New Year’s resolutions, Jen introduces a flexible, editable roadmap grounded in three powerful lenses: happiness, healthiness, and wealth...not as goals, but as filters to help you decide what stays and what goes as you move into 2026. This episode dives into: Why midlife brings clarity, not crisisHow women have been conditioned to stay small, quiet, and “grateful”Redefining happiness as alignment, not performanceReframing health as strength, energy, and capacity, not punishmentWhy money has long been a taboo topic for women...and why it’s time to change thatHow wealth really means options, freedom, and choiceWhy traditional resolutions fail midlife womenA 4-step editable roadmap you can revisit and revise as often as neededThis is the mindset shift.  The permission slip.  The foundation for reinvention, on your terms. In Part 2, Jen gets practical: how to turn this roadmap into real routines, how to stay consistent without becoming rigid, and how to keep evolving without losing momentum. Midlife isn’t the winding down.  It’s the expansion. Let’s make it a damn good chapter.

    23 min
  3. Body Dysmorphia & Confidence: The Midlife Mind Game

    12/16/2025

    Body Dysmorphia & Confidence: The Midlife Mind Game

    Confidence in midlife isn’t as simple as we’re told it is. In this episode, Jen gets honest about body dysmorphia, fake confidence, and why even positive body changes don’t always shift the way we see ourselves. She breaks down how body dysmorphia often shows up as a subtle mind game, why midlife hormones and identity shifts complicate body image, and how confidence can coexist with insecurity. Jen also explores the difference between fake confidence and real confidence, why the way we talk about our bodies matters to the younger people listening, and how to practice self-kindness and grace without toxic positivity. Plus, a preview of next week’s episode: Part one of a calm, realistic 2026 planning guide—without the pressure of New Year’s resolutions.

    32 min
  4. When You Lose Yourself (And How to Come Back Home)

    12/09/2025

    When You Lose Yourself (And How to Come Back Home)

    Have you ever looked at your calendar and realized every single thing on it is for someone else? This week, Jen talks about what it really feels like to lose yourself in midlife — not in one big moment, but in a thousand tiny compromises. From the emotional and financial strain of stepmom life to walking on eggshells at home, she shares how women disappear quietly while trying to keep the peace. This isn’t a pity party.  This is a comeback episode. You’ll hear about: the invisible load women carrythe truth about stepmom lifeemotional surveillance and hypervigilancewhy repeated promises without action lead to resentmenthow to stop apologizing for existingand how to put yourself back on the listJen reminds us that self-care isn’t selfish — it’s necessary — and declares 2026 the year of ME. Your life doesn’t need to be burned down to be rebuilt.  You just have to walk back into it as yourself. Your comeback begins when you put your name back on the list.

    23 min
  5. How Women in Midlife Became the Real Trendsetters

    12/02/2025

    How Women in Midlife Became the Real Trendsetters

    In today’s episode, Jen throws out the old script - literally. After recording a Christmas episode that felt heavy, drained, and nothing like the woman she’s becoming, she hit delete and started fresh. Because the truth is this: Midlife women aren’t fading. We’re not slowing down. We’re leading the culture. This episode is a fiery, empowering, laugh-and-gasp-along-with-me deep dive into how women 35–60 are shaping the world around us — from wellness and fitness to music, fashion, TikTok, business, and everything in between. We’re not the Golden Girls (love them, but we’re not them), and we are definitely not the 1950s housewife prototype. We’re redefining midlife with energy, aliveness, creativity, and unapologetic power. Jen explores: ✨ What midlife used to look like — and how we’ve shattered that image From “cardigan-wrapped and domesticated” stereotypes to the first generation of women who refuse to disappear, this era is different. We’re louder, bolder, and more intentional than ever. ✨ Why women in midlife are driving today’s trends Wellness, beauty, skincare, fitness, music, fashion, TikTok, home, lifestyle… we outspend, out-influence, and out-create every other demographic. And brands know it. ✨ The analog-to-digital bridge that gave us superpowers We grew up without tech, adapted to tech, and now navigate both worlds effortlessly — giving us a unique blend of nostalgia and confidence that younger generations can’t replicate. ✨ The DMB, Swiftie, and music-fandom explosion led by midlife women Concerts, merch, communities, playlists, travel — we’re keeping the live music industry alive and building whole worlds around the bands we love. ✨ How midlife women became cultural architects We remix, refine, create, and choose with intention. We’re not trying to be cool — we are cool because we’re real. ✨ Setting trends vs. following them From clothes to hobbies to fitness to how we show up online — this episode is your permission slip to step fully into your own aesthetic and stop waiting for approval. ✨ The one-trend challenge Jen invites you to set one trend this week — something bold, fun, expressive, or simply yours. And she wants to celebrate you for it. ✨ A powerful reminder: midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a renaissance. A cultural rise. A reclamation. A full-body ignition. And we’re just getting started. 💬 Mentioned in this episode:• Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid • The Dave Matthews Band community • TikTok + millennial women influencers • Strength training & the “better, not bigger” movement ⭐️ Your Challenge This WeekSet one trend. Wear the thing. Lift the thing. Post the thing. Say the thing. Be the thing. And tell Jen about it — she’s building a community for women who want to live boldly, create, reinvent, and take up space in midlife. 🔗 Connect with Jen & Join the Movement• Instagram: @thejenweinstein  • TikTok: @thejenweinstein  • Website: themidlifeeditco.com  • Message Jen with the trend you're setting this week!

    26 min
  6. Growing Up Again at 42: A Millennial Identity Shift

    11/25/2025

    Growing Up Again at 42: A Millennial Identity Shift

    What if midlife isn’t the end — but a second coming-of-age? In this honest solo episode, Jen opens up about what it really feels like to be 42 and still not feel like an adult. She dives into the Millennial Ache, the pressure of social media “how-tos,” and the emotional weight of reinventing yourself in midlife. Jen shares: Why millennials struggle with identity more than any generationHow growing up without the internet — but adulting with it — changed usThe loneliness of adult friendshipsHer honest confession about chasing trends, programs, and roles that weren’t truly hersWhy she’s done creating from pressure and is ready to build The Midlife Edit Co. from the heartWhat “growing up again” really looks like at 42If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, nostalgic, or unsure of who you are “supposed to be,” this episode is a breath of relief — and a reminder that you’re right on time.

    32 min
  7. Episode 40: Reflection, Reinvention & Punk Rock - Featuring Neostem

    11/18/2025

    Episode 40: Reflection, Reinvention & Punk Rock - Featuring Neostem

    In today’s episode of The Midlife Edit, we’re stepping into Week 4 of the Pre-Holiday Reset — and this week is all about reflection: the grounding, self-honoring kind… not the childhood “go think about what you did” version. Before the holidays sweep in, this week invites you to pause, breathe, and ask: What’s working? What’s not? What am I ready to release — and what do I want to carry with me into the next chapter? Jen shares powerful journaling prompts, explores her own patterns and wins over the past few weeks, and talks openly about showing up for ourselves before we show up for everyone else. And then… You’re getting a two-for-one today. Because after we reflect, we dive straight into a short but incredible interview with Pittsburgh-based band Neostem — a fusion of grunge, punk, and metal who prove exactly why music and community matter so much in midlife. ✨ In This Episode: We explore: What reflection actually meansWhy it’s not about shame, guilt, or tallying your failuresHow to check in with your energy and behaviorWhat you need more of — and what to releaseHow self-awareness prepares you for a calmer holiday seasonJen also shares her own reset takeaways: juggling work, volunteering, family roles, and her podcast — and learning to give herself actual credit for the way she shows up for others. 🎸 Interview with Neostem: Music, Mental Health & Community We talk about: How Ryan, Matt, and Rob metHow their unique blend of punk/grunge/metal came to lifeTheir songwriting process and how their influences collideMusic as self-expression, self-discovery, and emotional processingWhy Punk Rock Saves Lives matters — especially for men’s mental healthTheir favorite Pittsburgh venuesWhat’s next for the band in 2026This conversation blends music, community, nostalgia, and real talk about mental health — a perfect companion to this week’s theme of reflection. 📝 Download the Midlife Edit Reflection Workbook, your personal “backstage pass” to deeper self-awareness, clarity, and midlife reinvention.  🖤Visit Punk Rock Saves Lives 🎧 Listen to Neostem on all platforms and check out their socials: Instagram: @neostemband Facebook: Neostem 🛍️ The Feed the People Tour — Support Feeding America We’re just under $150 raised and aiming for $300 by Thanksgiving! Grab your tee or crewneck here! 100% of profits go directly to Feeding America, now and forever. ✨ Join the Pre-Holiday Reset If you haven’t joined yet, it’s not too late. This reset is evergreen — not just for the Christmas season — and will help you slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with yourself. Sign up now: Pre-Holiday Reset

    40 min
  8. Breathing Room, Reinvention, and the Music That Shapes Us

    11/11/2025

    Breathing Room, Reinvention, and the Music That Shapes Us

    In Week 3 of the Pre-Holiday Reset, the theme is breathe—but not the shallow, rushed kind we fall into during stress or multitasking. This week, Jen explores the kind of deep, expansive breath that creates space, clarity, and reinvention. Fresh off a trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Jen reflects on the moment everything clicked: music has always been the quiet throughline of her life and her reinvention journey. And now it’s time to let it take up the space it deserves inside The Midlife Edit. From childhood concerts with her dad, to the nostalgia of Discman-era friendships, to the women artists who model unapologetic evolution, this episode dives into the emotional and creative heartbeat behind Jen’s next chapter. This isn’t a rebrand. It’s a reveal. What You’ll Hear in This Episode • The power of breathing space How intentional breath slows the noise long enough for truth to surface—and why clarity is always the starting point for midlife reinvention. • A pivotal moment at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame What Jen realized while standing among decades of music history, lyrics, and creative eras. • Why music has always been the backbone of Jen’s story From her dad introducing her to concerts at age 11, to the songs that shaped her teens, to the lyrics that helped her survive and evolve. • The childhood dream that never quite died Jen opens up about wanting to be Jem and the Holograms, realizing she couldn’t sing, and discovering that storytelling became her own musical language. • Women, reinvention, and owning your next era Why female reinvention is often questioned—and why women like Pink, Kate Hudson, and everyday midlife creators deserve to be celebrated. • The future of The Midlife Edit More music. More midlife stories. More creativity. More conversations with women rewriting their lives through sound, art, and courage. • A call to listeners Jen wants your help finding women in music—famous, indie, local, or quietly brilliant—who embody midlife creativity and reinvention. Resources & Links Pre-Holiday Reset: Week 3 – Breathe Free email support + breathing exercises Click HERE To Sign UpFeed the People Tour Tee & Sweatshirt 100% of profits donated to Feeding America Get yours HERE Submit a Woman in Music Guest Suggestion Email Jen: jen@themidlifeeditco.comConnect with Jen Website: www.themidlifeeditco.com  Instagram: @thejenweinstein  TikTok: @thejenweinstein  Pinterest: The Midlife Edit Co.

    20 min
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  The Midlife Edit Podcast is where reinvention meets a killer playlist. Hosted by Jen Weinstein, this is your backstage pass to midlife — the unfiltered, unapologetic era where we stop chasing who we were and start owning who we’re becoming. From fitness and nutrition to mindset, mental health, family, and the soundtrack that got us here, every episode hits a different note of what it means to rewrite your story and rediscover your power. Whether you’re lifting weights, lifting your mood, or just trying to hold it all together between school drop-offs and 90s playlists, Jen brings honest conversations, real-life advice, and the occasional rock lyric that reminds you: you’re not too old — you’re just getting started. This is your comeback tour.Your permission slip to evolve, not age. Let’s make it a damn good chapter.

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    Jen Weinstein
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