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Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits

Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers
Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits
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25 episodes

  • Meagan Loves Old Stuff!

    2026-02-24 | 28 mins.
    Sarah and Meagan both love secondhand finds—for different reasons. While Sarah’s thrifting pursuits are typically driven by practicality and sustainability, Meagan tends to follow a vibes-first approach to antiquing.
    In this episode, Meagan dives into her love of vintage housewares and the teacups, embroidered linens, and kitchen pieces that catch her eye at antique malls and thrift stores. She talks about the eras and styles she’s most drawn to, why certain pieces feel impossible to leave behind, and how collecting often starts with a feeling rather than a need. Meagan also shares how her tastes have evolved over time and talks honestly about how she’s learned to pass along once-loved treasures that no longer fit her home or lifestyle, and why letting go is part of the joy of living with old things.
    Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 
    Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.
    Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.

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  • A Midlife Fantasy Travel Menu!

    2026-02-17 | 33 mins.
    If you could choose, which would you rather do: take a really long guided walk or bike ride? Go on a pilgrimage? Escape into a creative retreat? Head out on a safari? Or take a river cruise? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah explore a handful of different types of midlife “fantasy trips” that we've watched the older people in our lives embark on, then discuss which ones appeal the most, which ones we'd pass on, and why.
    Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 
    Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.
    Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.

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  • Spices, Herbs and Seasonings!

    2026-02-10 | 38 mins.
    Paprika? Yes please. Smoked paprika? No, thank you. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah dig into the world of spices and seasonings including our preferences and purchasing habits. We dish about the flavorings we can’t live without, the jars we somehow keep over-buying (curse you, autoship!), and the go-to staples that always seem to be missing right when we need them. We talk about how we actually store our seasonings including some spice-cabinet snafus, the flavors we reach for on repeat, and the ones we think are seriously overrated.
    Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 
    Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.
    Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.

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  • Notebooks, Pens, and Paper!

    2026-02-03 | 44 mins.
    Hard cover or soft? Lined, grid, or blank? Felt-tip, roller-ball, or gel? When it comes to the tools we use to jot down everything from daily to-do lists and menu plans to our bigger-picture dreams, those writing utensils and vessels matter (and to us, they matter a lot.) In this episode, Sarah and Meagan geek out over the notebooks, journals, pens, and paper that make our creative and practical lives tick. 
    Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 
    Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.
    Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.

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  • All About Yoga!

    2026-01-27 | 33 mins.
    Each of the Ladies have had a different experience of yoga: Sarah was introduced as a way to support her body during years of professional dance and has sampled a variety of classes, while Meagan discovered the practice through a book of her mom’s as a little girl and has practiced regularly with the same studio for years. In this episode we both talk about the part yoga has played in our lives, how our practice has changed in midlife, and how we hope it will help us move through our older years.
    Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 
    Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.
    Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.

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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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About Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits

The midlife years bring opportunities for pleasures big and small, and hosts Sarah Powers and Meagan Francis, fortysomething moms and longtime podcasters, are here to discuss them all. From asking ourselves what leisure even means, to product deep-dives and exploring new hobbies, this show is all about discovering the pastimes and passions that make us tick - and that make midlife more fun.
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