Mid-Life Mafia

Is your career over after 40? Is it too late to build real wealth? Does menopause mean the end of your vitality and sex drive? We're here to tell you: you've been lied to.

In this episode of the Midlife Mafia Podcast, we’re tearing down the biggest, most damaging myths that society tells women about life after 40. We're getting brutally honest about the fears that hold us back and sharing the empowering truth that no one else will tell you.

Welcome to the family—the one that gives you the real story.

You Think Parenting Gets Easier? Think Again 😭💔

They say parenting ends when your kids move out… but the truth? It never really does. From sleepless nights to worrying about their happiness, success, and choices — the job just changes. 💬

In this episode, the Mid-Life Mafia dives into what parenting feels like once your kids are grown — the pride, the fears, and the moments that still keep you up at night. It’s raw, funny, and way too real for anyone who’s ever said, “When do we get to rest?”

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We learned computers the hard way — by pressing every wrong button first. 😂⌨️

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In this episode of Mid-Life Mafia, the ladies talk about what it’s really like being Gen X in today’s tech world — where everything has an update, every app wants a password, and every kid is a tech genius. 😅

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From autocorrect fails and endless group chats to “why is my camera not working AGAIN?”, they share the hilarious highs and lows of trying to keep up in a digital age that never slows down.

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It’s not that we don’t...

😳 When a green smoothie meets New York traffic… things get wild!

In this episode of The Mid-Life Mafia Podcast, the ladies talk RAGE — from road rage on the Belt Parkway to the emotional kind that sneaks up when life gets messy. 💥

👉 Watch as Kristy shares her infamous smoothie-throwing story — the one that had everyone crying laughing (and slightly terrified to drive with her ever again 😅).

🎙️ It’s real talk, raw emotion, and ridiculous laughter — all wrapped in that signature Mid-Life Mafia honesty.

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Life has a way of throwing curveballs — and midlife comes packed with surprises we never saw coming. From moving up from the kids’ table 🦃 to the realities of gravity 👙, from parenting curveballs (yes, even hickeys 💋) to the health quirks nobody prepared us for 💊… this episode is all about the moments that left us saying: “Wait… WHAT?!”

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In this episode of the Midlife Mafia Podcast, we share the funny, frustrating, and heartfelt surprises that define this stage of life. Expect plenty of laughs, a little real talk, and those moments you’ll instantly relate to.

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In this episode of the Mid-Life Mafia Podcast, the ladies dive into the everyday game changers that have made midlife a little easier (and a lot funnier).

From Instacart saving hours of shopping time, to DoorDash feeding hungry teens, to the life-altering relief of hormone therapy in menopause — nothing is off limits.

They even swap stories about self-checkout chaos, digital shopping carts, and what happens when Walgreens literally locks up detergent. 🛒😂

👉 Midlife is full of challenges, but sometimes the simplest things — an app, a treatment, or even a laugh at th...

What if the obstacles in your life weren’t roadblocks, but stepping stones?

In this powerful episode of the Mid-Life Mafia Podcast, we sit down with author Edward Rohs, who shares his incredible journey of growing up in church-run institutions, facing rejection, and overcoming trauma. Despite a childhood filled with displacement and challenges, Edward found a way forward — and now inspires others to do the same.

💡 Edward’s story reminds us that no matter where you start, you can always rewrite your future. His book, “Why Not Find a Way”, lays out the mindset a...

Midlife doesn’t come with a manual… but we’ve got plenty of opinions. 😅 In this episode, the Mid-Life Mafia dives into the real-life do’s ✅ and don’ts ❌ we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way).

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From fashion rules (mini skirt at school drop-off, anyone?) to relationship boundaries (don’t argue in front of your kids 🙅‍♀️), to the little things that make midlife easier (yes to full-length mirrors 👗, no to endless heavy purses 👜)… we’re breaking it all down with humor, honesty, and a little chaos.

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If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing midlife right” — thi...

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Fatigue. Mood swings. Night sweats.

For too many women, these symptoms get brushed off, misdiagnosed, or completely ignored — even by their doctors.

In this episode of Mid-Life Mafia, we get real about the menopause and midlife symptoms that are often misunderstood, dismissed, or chalked up to “just stress.” We share our personal stories, what we’ve learned from research, and the strategies that actually help.

If you’ve ever been told “it’s all in your head” or left a doctor’s appointment feeling unseen, this conversation is fo...

🎙 EPISODE TITLE: Transitions: Identity, Loss & Becoming Who You Are Now

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In this powerful episode of Mid-Life Mafia, we dive deep into the transitions that define midlife — from shifting roles to rediscovering your identity, letting go of what was, and facing the unpredictable.

The conversation takes a heartfelt turn as one of our hosts shares the unimaginable loss of her son to an overdose. We explore how grief, identity, and healing are intertwined during life’s biggest upheavals.

Whether you’re navigating career changes, evolving family dynamics, or a personal reinventi...

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This week we’re joined by the one and only Danielle Moncada — a mom of three, content creator, and total ray of sunshine — who somehow manages to keep her house running (and her kids fed) while still carving out time for herself.

We talk about the real stuff:

🧺 Finding quiet moments in a loud house

🍝 Letting the kids rate your cooking (good luck with that)

📱 The highs and lows of putting your life online

💆‍♀️ And why “me time” isn’t just a luxury — it’s survival

If you’ve ever felt p...

🎙️ Episode 004 – WTF Is Balance Anyway?

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Balance? In midlife? Between work, teenagers, school emails, and trying to remember what day it is? LOL. Try survival.

In this episode, the ladies of Mid-Life Mafia unpack the truth behind the so-called “balanced life” and how it plays out when you're running a business, managing a home, and still getting asked what’s for dinner.

From forgetting uniforms to feeling like you’re constantly working but still behind, this is a raw, funny, and totally relatable deep dive into the mental load of midlife...

This week on Mid-Life Mafia, we’re looking in the mirror… and telling it to shut the hell up.

From Botox fan sessions and brain fog bookings to raccoon eyes and cover-up couture, this episode is a wild ride through the chaotic relationship we have with our own reflection.

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Kristy, Marietta, and Elle are back today to take a deep dive into the rollercoaster of parenting in midlife. They're learning as they go, and today's episode is all about their personal journeys, from becoming a parent at 15 to navigating the worries of raising teens and young adults. They share hilarious, honest, and sometimes heart-wrenching stories about childproofing (and failing), the evolution of parenting, and the unique challenges that come with raising kids when you're also navigating your own midlife.

Feeling the pressure of parenting while juggling midlife? You are not alone. But sometimes the advice we...

What is midlife, really? Join Kristy, Marietta, and Elle from the Midlife Mafia as they dive headfirst into the often confusing, sometimes hilarious, and always real experiences of women navigating this significant life stage. From sudden hormonal onslaughts to the quest for effective treatments, they share personal stories you won’t want to miss.

Navigating the often confusing and overwhelming experience of midlife can leave many women feeling lost and unlike themselves. It’s a period filled with questions and unexpected turns. The journey through hormonal shifts, emotional turbulence, and societal expectations often feels isolating and misunderstood, with...