Welcome to Summer Series Episode 1 of The Midlifers Podcast - a shorter, nostalgic summer special where we deep dive into just one topic while we’re on our break.

This week, we’re asking: Do you remember school dances?
From primary school bush dancing and heel-and-toe routines, to Grade 6 graduation dances, awkward high school formals, Blue Light Discos and underage club nights — we’re reliving all the cringe, laughs and memories.

We chat about:
💃 Aussie school bush dances and ballroom dancing
📀 Grade 6 dances and first crush heartbreaks
👗 High school formals, Debs and borrowed dresses
💄 Minimal makeup vs today’s glam standards
🕺 Blue Light Discos, headbanging and drooling incidents
😅 Why school dances were equal parts exciting and traumatic

It’s funny, honest and deeply nostalgic — especially if you grew up in Australia in the 80s and 90s.

☀️ Summer Series episodes are shorter than our usual full-length episodes.
If you’re new here, be sure to check out our back catalogue for our regular weekly episodes featuring pop culture, midlife chats, deep dives and special guests.

🎧 New Summer Series episodes drop weekly over summer
💛 Full episodes return soon

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This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re wrapping up 2025 with our final episode of the year - looking back at the moments, trends and pop culture chaos that defined the year, and sharing what we’re hoping for in 2026.

We chat about:

✨ The words of the year (hello 6–7 and parasocial)

🤖 The rise of ChatGPT and AI in everyday life

💉 Celebrity plastic surgery, facelifts and ageing in midlife

👜 Labubus, viral moments, space travel and so much more…

We also share some exciting updates from The Midlifers - including merch coming soon, plans for our first-ever live show, studio upgrades, more guests, and how we’re pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones in midlife.  We’ve also set a challenge for you!!

It’s funny, reflective, nostalgic and honest - the perfect end-of-year listen for midlife women and mums who love pop culture, laughter and real conversation.

Thank you for being part of our Midlifers community in 2025 💛

We’ll see you in January with our Summer Special episodes, and then back properly in 2026.

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This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re bringing you a very special Christmas episode - and we’re joined by award-winning Australian singer, celebrant and all-round Christmas lover, Sharnee Fenwick.

In this festive midlife chat, we talk about music, creativity, motherhood, Christmas traditions and the moments that truly fill your cup. Sharnee shares her journey through the music industry, stepping away to become a mum, and finding her way back to her creative spark - alongside her meaningful work as a wedding and funeral celebrant.

We also dive into:

🎄 Christmas carols we love (and debate)

🎶 Iconic festive songs from Mariah Carey to Wham

📺 80s and 90s Christmas movies and childhood nostalgia

👩‍👧‍👦 Parenting, letting go of control, and midlife perspective

💛 Why Christmas hits differently in midlife

🎤 And yes… Sharnee sings for us (goosebumps guaranteed)

It’s warm, funny, nostalgic and reflective - the perfect end-of-year episode for midlife women who love a laugh, a memory, and a good Christmas soundtrack.

From our family to yours, grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy our Midlifers Christmas Special 🎄✨

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Music: https://www.instagram.com/sharneefenwick/

Celebrant: https://www.instagram.com/withsharnee/

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This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re doing a full nostalgic deep dive into one of the most iconic Australian TV shows of all time - Hey Hey It’s Saturday.

From Plucka Duck and Red Faces to Daryl Summers, Dickie Knee, Ozzie Ostrich, and the unforgettable chaos of live TV, this episode is a love letter to Saturday nights when the whole family gathered around the television.

We reminisce about:

📺 Growing up with Hey Hey It’s Saturday in the 70s, 80s and 90s

🦆 The pure, fantastic mayhem that Plucka Duck brought each week,

🎤 Red Faces acts we still remember (Music Man, Psycho Chicken, Tripod and more)

😂 The unhinged humour, live TV risks and variety-show magic

🎶 Molly Meldrum, musical guests & Meatloaf stopping a song live on air

🧠 Looking back with adult eyes at what flew back then — and how we’ve grown as a society

We also chat candidly about parenting, kids growing up, the emotional shift of letting go (especially with boys), and why shows like this simply couldn’t exist in the same way today.

If you’re a midlifer who grew up in Australia and remembers the joy of Saturday night TV, family rituals, and shared pop culture moments, this episode will hit you right in the feels.

Grab a cuppa and come down memory lane with us midlifers! 💛

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This week on The Midlifers, we’re diving into two of our great joys in midlife: biscuits (or should we say bikkies?) and 90s nostalgia. If you're a woman over 35 who grew up dunking a Scotch Finger into a cuppa or watching music video clips on Rage, this episode is a delicious trip down memory lane.

We kick things off with your calls and comments about Aussie Arnott's biscuits - from Kingston vs Monte Carlo debates to the shock of learning Iced Vovo never had marshmallow (the Mandela Effect is real, Midlifers). We’re talking Tim Tams, Chocolate Royals, Wagon Wheels, Caramel Crowns, and the childhood memories baked into every bikkie.

Then we jump straight into the best 90s music video clips - the era of MTV, giant budgets, storytelling, wild aesthetics and iconic moments. From Britney, Spice Girls and Weezer’s ‘Buddy Holly,’ to Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Björk, Bon Jovi and beyond, we relive the videos that shaped our teenage years.

Expect laughs, relatable mum-life chatter, childhood memories, Aussie references, midlife chaos, and a whole lot of nostalgia.

If you love pop culture, biscuits with your tea, and reminiscing about the good old days, this week’s episode is your happy place.

Grab a cuppa and join us, midlifers! 💛🍪

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This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we’re thrilled to bring you a special guest episode with one of Australia’s most loved authors, and fellow Midlifer, Rachael Johns.

In this warm, funny and wonderfully nostalgic chat, we dive into writing, midlife creativity, books that shaped us, intuition, friendship, and her brand-new novel The Lucky Sisters.

Rachael shares:

 ✨ How she writes without planning (and trusts the magic) ✨ Why midlife has made her more woo-woo ✨ The truth about balancing creativity, motherhood and social media ✨ The moments that surprise even her while writing
And yes… we go deep into 80s/90s nostalgia: The Babysitter’s Club books - characters, Logan Bruno (the original green flag boyfriend!), school trips, and how these iconic books shaped a generation of women.

This episode is warm, funny, insightful, creative, and full of the kind of midlife conversation we all love - female friendships, books that feel like comfort food, and just having a good time, really.

📚 Rachael’s new book The Lucky Sisters is out now https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-lucky-sisters-9781761348037

And if you'd like to follow her socials, you can find her on Insta here https://www.instagram.com/rachaeljohnsisanauthor/ 🎧 And if you’re a midlife mum who loves books, nostalgia and a good laugh - this one’s for you.

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This very special bonus episode of The Midlifers Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Tina Coleman, self-published author of 50, Fabulous and Fckable* - a bold, empowering book for women entering their 40s, 50s and beyond.

Tina joins us from Mexico to share her journey of turning fear about ageing into a powerful second act. We talk about midlife confidence, perimenopause, menopause self-care, body changes, intuition, reinvention, and how hitting 50 can become the start of something incredible, not the end.

She opens up about:

✨ Being terrified of turning 50 and choosing empowerment instead

✨ Moving overseas in midlife and breaking lifelong patterns ✨ Losing 90 pounds through natural wellness, ayurvedic medicine and lifestyle changes

✨ Midlife self-care rituals, stretching, meditation & journaling

✨ The importance of estate planning, life admin and preparing for your next chapter

✨ Why women 40–55 deserve to feel sexy, powerful, visible and unapologetically themselves

Tina’s message is one women need now: you’re not invisible, you’re not too old, and your second act can be your strongest yet.

This episode is warm, honest, funny, and full of motivation for anyone navigating midlife, perimenopause, confidence shifts, and reinvention.

📚 Tina’s book, 50, Fabulous and Fckable, will be available on Amazon* - grab your copy here 👇

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3Y3MBN2

This is our first ever bonus episode, and we hope you love it! Our next regular episode drops Tuesday, featuring an Aussie author you’ll absolutely adore....Check out Tina's socials here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@transform.be.courageous?_r=1&_t=ZS-91hbtHR80Ie

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We’re two midlife mums keeping it real with humour, nostalgia, and a weekly dose of relatable chaos - because midlife doesn’t have to be serious!

This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Mez opens up about her mysterious front-fringe wispy bits that are suddenly making her look like a mad scientist. Is it peri-menopause? Stress? Hormones? Or are all of us midlifers sprouting a few “surprise hairs” these days?

Then in our festive edition of “Don’t Be a D!ck”, we talk about what to avoid leading up to Christmas - from stealing someone’s car park to elbowing your way through the shops. Fonz likens it to Jingle All the Way with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and honestly… the chaos is spot on.

Next we dive into a Deep Dive on Winona Ryder, the ultimate Gen X queen. From Heathers and Edward Scissorhands to Reality Bites and Girl, Interrupted, her late-80s and 90s films shaped an entire generation. And we love that she’s back on our screens in Stranger Things.

If you’re a woman or mum over 35 who loves nostalgia, pop culture, and a good laugh about midlife hair, hormones, and holiday madness - this episode is for you.

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Geez this week’s episode is a doozy, with our regular nostalgia and fun, and a story from Fonz that will have you crying with laughter.

First we wanted to start with a thank you to some of our Midlifers who have put some pep in our step by supporting us, and reaching out to us when we were a bit down with the struggles of being a small, independent podcast.  You Midlifers came to the rescue with your kind words and support - thanks so much 💖

Fonz went to see Oasis recently and was the meat in the middle, and got an unexpected kiss - she just wanted to watch the show! But a good question came out of it - do you actually know the full lyrics to a song…or just think you do?

Our first segment, Then & Now, has us looking at side hustles.  From Tuppaware & Bessemer parties in the 80’s, to Feet Finder & Only Fans today, side hustles have evolved, and it looks like there is something for everyone!  

In our Who Did it Better Battle, we have two Ben Stiller comedies from the late 90’s and early 2000s - There’s Something About Mary vs Zoolander.  Both hilarious movies with some truly memorable scenes that had us howling - but which movie did it best?

So, grab a cuppa, sit back and laugh with us as we head down memory lane.  Fonz & Mez & our lovely Midlifers!

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This week on The Midlifers Podcast we/re diving into embarrassing celebrity crushes we've had over the years - from Walter Matthau (wtf?!) to Adam Driver, Steve Buscemi, and even a few from Jersey Shore. We confess it all and want to know - who was your cringe crush growing up?

Then, in Rant or Rave, we're talking catchphrases and slang. From 80's classics like 'Rad' and 'Cowabunga' to the current '6-7', we debate which ones deserve to stay and which should be retired forever.

Expect a mix of nostalgia, pop culture, and that signature Midlifers humour - perfect for women or mums over 35 who love a trip down memory lane.

So grab a cuppa (or a Milo!) and join The Midlifers for another fun, laugh-out-loud chat about life, language, and our slightly questionable taste in men.

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We’re two midlife mums keeping it real - serving up laughs, nostalgia, and a healthy dose of Aussie humour every week on The Midlifers Podcast.

In this episode, Fonz and Mez are celebrating a huge shout-out from bestselling author Rachael Johns, who called The Midlifers “worth listening to” in her blog. Indeed we are! We chat about what it’s like building a podcast as “Z-grade celebs,” the highs and lows of chasing your creative dreams, and why we still do it (hint: we love it!).

Mez also talks about her recent Halloween realisation - 1st kid gets the best costume in the world. Third child gets whatever random thing that can be turned into a 'costume' with the least amount of effort. Forget about neglected middle child, the third gets scraps!

Then, it’s our Don’t Be a Dick segment - and this week we’re tackling race day etiquette. From Melbourne Cup fashion faux pas and champagne smuggling to ‘popping a squat’ - we’ve seen it all.

Finally, we dish on our favourite TV chefs, from Nigella Lawson’s midnight snacks to Jamie Oliver’s rustic charm, and of course, the unfiltered genius of Gordon Ramsay. Expect opinions, nostalgia, and plenty of giggles as always.

So grab a cuppa (or a cheeky bubbles), and join The Midlifers - where midlife meets mischief.

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We’re two midlife mums sharing laughs, nostalgia and a bit of everyday chaos, because life doesn’t have to be serious. Together, Mez and Fonz embrace it all!

This week on The Midlifer’s Podcast, Fonz discovers she’s today years old when she realises the classic children’s book Spot was actually named after trying to spot the dog. Mind blown! Meanwhile, Mez is ready to break free and sing wherever she wants, family approval or not. Let the woman sing!

In our nostalgic, ‘Do You Remember?’ segment, we flip through the old school magazines of our youth and adulthood. Think Dolly Doctor, Girlfriend, Smash Hits, New Idea and those cheeky sealed sections we definitely read under the covers with a torch. Although, without knowing, teenage Mez & Fonz unsealed that section in public with a surprising jumpscare.

Then it’s Girl Power time in the, ‘Who Did It Better Battle’: The Spice Girls vs The Pussycat Dolls. Who ruled the pop charts and who ruled our hearts? Was it really just Nicole Scherzinger doing all the work? Controversial. But remember, The Midlifers come from a place of nostalgic love and memories. 

Expect laughs, pop culture throwbacks and a 2000s nostalgia overload from your favourite midlife duo.

We’re two midlife mums sharing laughs, nostalgia and a bit of everyday chaos - because midlife doesn’t have to be serious!

This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Fonz ponders a very important question - what actually happens in the back of a police divvy van? Do the crims just roll around back there? Meanwhile, Mez has started a new health plan before Christmas, getting a head start on feeling good for the silly season. (And great news, we’ll be joined later in the year by a special guest from Body Be Well for some health tips!)

In our ‘Then & Now’ segment, we look back at how we had fun as kids in the 80s compared to how kids have fun today - from backyard shenanigans and playing with the neighbours to the rise of digital devices that it’s all about nowadays.

Then in ‘Food, Glorious Food’, we celebrate one of Australia’s greatest inventions: Milo! After so much feedback on this malty drink a few episodes back, we thought we’d do a bit of a deep dive and compare the variations, the flavours and the memories of this awesome powdery goodness.

Expect nostalgia, laughter, and plenty of “we remember that!” moments. So grab a cuppa (or a Milo!), and join The Midlifers for your weekly dose of fun, friendship, and midlife realness.

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This week on The Midlifers Podcast, Fonz shares a brilliant tip straight from her hairdresser - what to do when you’ve strayed and need to make that awkward return (we’ve all been there). Meanwhile, Mez is feeling the TikTok tut-tuts after last week’s episode on book-to-screen adaptations - the internet had some thoughts!

Our first segment is Rant or Rave: Theme Parks 🎢 Are they worth the price? Do you buy the rollercoaster photo? We dive into the chaos, fun, and questionable snacks that come with family theme park trips.

Then we take a Deep Dive into the incredible career of Drew Barrymore. From E.T. to her hit talk show, we’ve grown up alongside this flower child - and we unpack how she’s evolved from Hollywood’s wild child to one of the most beloved women in entertainment.

Expect midlife laughs, mum-life moments, and plenty of nostalgia as always. So grab a cuppa and join The Midlifers for your weekly dose of friendship, fun, and pop culture therapy.

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This week on The Midlifers Podcast, we kick things off by chatting about how our style and energy have changed over the years (because midlife ain’t what it used to be). Let’s be real - we’re two middle aged mums who give off a dorky vibe, and people have noticed! 

Our first segment is a mix of Confessions and Then & Now, where we dive into maternity wear — from the embarrassing truth about still hanging onto old maternity underwear, to how styles have shifted from moomoos to bare-belly confidence.

Next up, our Who Did It Better Battle takes us straight back to the 90s, pitting two iconic sitcoms against each other: The Nanny vs Everybody Loves Raymond. Which one wins for mums like us who grew up laughing with Fran Drescher’s voice and Debra Barone’s sass?

Expect nostalgia, relatable mum confessions, and plenty of laughs as we share what it’s really like being women in midlife today. So grab a cuppa, settle in, and join us for your weekly dose of fun, friendship, and motherhood humour with The Midlifers.

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So the big thing around fashion these days is that tight gym wear is out, and floppy jalopy gym clothes are in.  But listen up Gen Z, Mez had been there and done that in the early 00’s and can tell you that lycra might not be cool anymore, but it’s a helluva lot more practical on a treadmill than baggy pants.

Fonz has us questioning how much our generation has seen with changes in tech - from the introduction of the internet and mobile phones, to A.I taking over the world.  We’ve seen a lot, and the kids now refer to our childhoods as ‘the olden days’.

Our first segment this week is, ‘Don’t be a 🍆 at a Cothing Store’.  What are the things we hate about clothes shopping?  The one at the top of both Fonz’s & Mez’s list?  That awful bloody lighting in the changeroom.  Please, can we not so dramatically highlight our insecurities?!

Next is ‘Besties: Best Book to Film Adaptations.’  There are some great ones, like Bridget Jones, that produced movies that translated perfectly.  There were some bad ones too, that we hated watching and were just a big fat disappointment.

It’s our usual weekly shenanigans, nostalgia, and silly laughs.  So sit back, have a cuppa, and join The Midlifers 🍵

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In our chin-hair wag, Fonz tells us about a car she saw that suggested the driver was a cheater.  What was the story? Why were his windows wound down? And why must a situation like this be honked at?

Meanwhile Mez’s teen has somehow accumulated hundreds of false eyelashes - where the f did they all come from?  Beauty for teens changed from back in our day when Maybelline Matte Mousse was the go-to.

Next we have our first segment, ‘Do You Remember…these 80’s fashion trends’?  When it came to fashion, the 80’s was loud, bold and colourful, and geez we have a lot of fun remembering some iconic fashion choices of the time.  Some of these are making a comeback, and some we really hope stay dead and never return - either way, it’s a great nostalgic look at this wonderful decade. 

We finish the show with, ‘Food, Glorious Food…Hot Beverages’.  Though technically not food, a hot bevvy can feed the soul just as comfort food does, and there are some good ones here.  From a hot toddy to a hot chocolate, we go through the drinks that we love to help warm the cockles.

It’s our usual weekly shenanigans, nostalgia, and a bit of midlife insightfulness as well.  So sit back, have a cuppa, and join The Midlifers 🍵

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Before we dive into our main segments, Fonz regales us with a recent happening involving a mum and a car park.  Fonz was flustered, and it made us think about what it takes to confront people - whatever it is, Fonz and Mez don’t have it.

Mez also came across a TikTok from @upspiral.life which totally changed the narrative about how we look at women going through (peri)menopause.  Hint: we’re not just going batsh!t crazy, our body is rewiring to deal with less b.s.  Yes!

Our first segment is a Midlife Moment: what is great about being middle aged? We often talk about the crappy parts about getting older, BUT there are actually so many great things about it, so let’s get into it!  PS thanks for our lovely audience for their calls and messages on this awesome topic 💖

‘Who Did it Better Battle’ returns this week, with two great rom-coms from the early 2000’s; Miss Congeniality vs Legally Blonde.  Sandra vs Reece.  The tomboy vs the girly girl.  Great comedies that still make us laugh, but, who did it better?

It’s our usual weekly shenanigans, nostalgia, and a bit of midlife insightfulness as well.  So sit back, have a cuppa, and join The Midlifers 🍵

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Recently Mez took her teens to a concert - her first time as a mum chaperone.  There were rappers, there were excited teens, and there was Mez sitting back thinking, ‘you call that a mosh pit?!’

We’ve also had author Tania Weatherley call in to share some of her top book to movie adaptations.  We’ll be recording this segment soon, and so you if you have any you’d like to add, please leave a comment, DM our socials, or head to our Speakepipe here 🔗 https://linktr.ee/themidlifers

In our first segment this week we’re bringing back, ‘Rant or Rave.’  What do we think about rich reality TV shows?  Think the Kardashians, the Real Housewives or Millionaire Matchmaker - what do we love and loathe about watching how the other half live?

We’ve also got ‘Confessions’.  This week, it’s all about parenting fails, and we divulge some of our mishaps as mums.  Iin doing so, realise we are not alone!  We all make mistakes, so let’s forgive ourselves and have a laugh about it at the same time.

It’s our usual weekly shenanigans, silly laughs, and just good times with great mates.  

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Today we continue our convo with this month’s special guests, artists and podcasters, Wayne Lim & Tom Gerrard.

We start with one of our regular segments, ‘Then & Now’, and we talk about how the accessibility of art has changed, especially in the digital age.  Plus, how does AI fit into this all??

We then end the show with some more arty questions we had for Tom and Wayne.  From having the guts to make a career out of it, and taping a banana to a wall and calling it art.

Recorded in Montsalvat in Eltham, Victoria, our convo is a bit deeper than our usual chit chat about which 80’s film star was hotter, but it’s interesting, fun, and hopefully touches on some questions you yourself might have had about this topic!

Special thanks again to Tom and Wayne for joining us on our special guest ep, and to Montsalvat for hosting us.

You can check out more on the Montsalvat Artist’s Community here: https://montsalvat.com.au/

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