Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits

Buying clothes is one thing - but actually putting together an outfit for whatever the day brings? Not always so straightforward! In this episode Sarah shares her struggle in opting out of “living the sloppy life” as a style default, while Meagan shares the challenge of dressing for the many different facets of her life (does a girl really need 15 different versions of her chicken-chores outfit?) Plus: evolving silhouettes, dressing bodies that don’t feel the same as they did five years ago, the search for the perfect layering piece, and why pockets have officially become non-negotiable.Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 
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“I have a crazy idea.” Sarah has gotten used to hearing this particular phrase from her co-host over the years. In this episode the two use the brand-new book festival Meagan recently created from scratch to dissect what it looks like to bring a big idea to life, and how all the experience, skills, connections and confidence gained in early adulthood make midlife the perfect time to try something brand-new. If you’re mulling over an idea that you’re afraid to move on, or just wondering how to make more space in your life for big-idea energy, this episode will inspire you! 
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.
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What's up with this shrinking ponytail? How do we deal with a bump in brassiness? Are bangs ever the answer to a style slump? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah talk all things midlife hair—where we're at now, what’s changed, and what’s surprised us along the way. From slow grow-outs to outgrown misconceptions about what "older lady" hair would look like, we get into the realities of texture shifts, grays, brassiness, and the ongoing experimentation that comes with figuring out what works now.
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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Do things that feel special and give our lives texture and color have to cost a lot? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah talk about redefining comfort in a season of economic uncertainty. They each share some small, inexpensive, and sometimes completely free rituals that bring real satisfaction. The takeaway: layering simple pleasures, like a good drink, a phone call with a friend, or a slow evening routine, can feel deeply indulgent--and that comfort is often less about what we spend and more about how we experience what we already have.
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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Hot tub? Yes please. Cold plunge? Well.....
In this episode, Meagan and Sarah get surprisingly specific about using heat and cold to care for our midlife minds, bodies, and souls, starting with the relief that can come from cold water or ice packs (we’re not all-in on cold plunges yet!)
From there we turn up the heat to discuss saunas, microwaveable wraps, Meagan’s long-standing bath ritual and Sarah’s newfound love of mornings in the hot tub mornings. Listen for ideas on how to turn simple, sensory practices into meaningful midlife self-care, without ever jumping into a freezing lake!
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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