<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mind Your Midlife... PIVOT: Bonus Mind Your Midlife Content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonus interviews with podcast guests, EFT Tapping practices, mindset tips, monthly zoom recordings - and even more!]]></description><link>https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/s/bonus-mind-your-midlife-content</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CPr_!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F98a2a8ca-2a02-4c54-905a-3c171dce0a64_1280x1280.png</url><title>Mind Your Midlife... PIVOT: Bonus Mind Your Midlife Content</title><link>https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/s/bonus-mind-your-midlife-content</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:11:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[mindyourmidlife@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[mindyourmidlife@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[mindyourmidlife@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[mindyourmidlife@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Mind Your Midlife podcast is turning 1 year old!]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, in honor of MYM turning one year old and in order to make a big splash on our birthday...]]></description><link>https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/mind-your-midlife-podcast-is-turning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/mind-your-midlife-podcast-is-turning</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 22:18:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zXcN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F444b2127-2b76-43b5-890f-e8e681712c43_515x408.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>So, in honor of MYM turning one year old and in order to make a big splash on our birthday...</strong></em></p><p><em>I have a giveaway for you! 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Void where prohibited by law. <strong>Giveaway Period:</strong> The giveaway begins immediately and ends on January 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. <strong>Prizes:</strong> One (1) First Prize winner will receive Apple AirPods (Latest Gen). One (1) Second Prize winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. <strong>How to Enter:</strong> Entrants must rate/review the &#8220;Mind Your Midlife&#8221; podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or share podcast content on social media. <strong>Verification Required:</strong> Entrants must submit a screenshot of their activity via email or Instagram DM to @cherylpfischer to be counted. 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By entering, you agree to release these platforms and the host from any and all liability.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intermittent Fasting with Adrian Mamikonian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonus audio and meal plan]]></description><link>https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/intermittent-fasting-with-adrian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/intermittent-fasting-with-adrian</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:51:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CPr_!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F98a2a8ca-2a02-4c54-905a-3c171dce0a64_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What a fascinating discussion we had! Adrian (find her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/livingwellwithadrian">here</a>) joined me on <a href="https://www.mindyourmidlifepodcast.com/s2e56">episode 56 of Mind Your Midlife today</a> to talk through intermittent fasting.  <em>You may want to listen to the episode first, but either way will do.</em></p><p>She answered a lot of your questions in the episode and in this bonus audio (below) as well!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Mind Your Midlife... PIVOT! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>In this bonus we talked about what a typical day looks like, men vs. women, and what to do if you can&#8217;t count macros or calories.</p><p><a href="https://main-meadow-652.myflodesk.com/k5fz97i05g">Grab her free 5-day meal plan here</a>.  :)</p><p></p><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;2a173bdb-6347-46b0-9e69-7b97fd41d78a&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:729.5216,&quot;downloadable&quot;:false,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Mind Your Midlife... 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Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Functional Strength Workout from Erika Shannon]]></title><description><![CDATA[You heard us talk in today&#8217;s Mind Your Midlife episode about the six functional movements we need to focus on in midlife: push, pull, rotate, squat, hinge, and carry.]]></description><link>https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/functional-strength-workout-from</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/functional-strength-workout-from</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:02:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CPr_!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F98a2a8ca-2a02-4c54-905a-3c171dce0a64_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You heard us talk in today&#8217;s Mind Your Midlife episode about the six functional movements we need to focus on in midlife: push, pull, rotate, squat, hinge, and carry. (<a href="https://mindyourmidlifepodcast.com">Listen here</a>!)</p><p>Erika has created a free 30-minute workout just for Substack subscribers.</p><p>Download it <a href="https://www.erikashannon.com/fitnessoptin">here </a>- and let us know in the comments how you like it!</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://substack.com/@mindyourmidlife/note/p-175118074&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Leave a comment&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://substack.com/@mindyourmidlife/note/p-175118074"><span>Leave a comment</span></a></p><div class="poll-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:384540}" data-component-name="PollToDOM"></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[25 Questions to Ask the Older Generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s Mind Your Midlife episode (here) shares my story of learning from my parents&#8217; generation before it&#8217;s too late.]]></description><link>https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/25-questions-to-ask-the-older-generation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/25-questions-to-ask-the-older-generation</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CPr_!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F98a2a8ca-2a02-4c54-905a-3c171dce0a64_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today&#8217;s Mind Your Midlife episode (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-questions-gen-x-women-need-to-ask-our-parents-now/id1685586378?i=1000728551226">here</a>) shares my story of learning from my parents&#8217; generation before it&#8217;s too late. There is so much joy, laughter, and learning to be gained from having insightful conversations with your parents!</p><p>Here is my suggestion sheet for you.  Let me know how your conversations go!</p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkDauuL-RTM0paje5OM3wRV8LwJJsQI_yd_kTeYYD-I/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wkDauuL-RTM0paje5OM3wRV8LwJJsQI_yd_kTeYYD-I/edit?usp=sharing</a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering You to Talk to Your Doctor - Adrian Thompson, PA-C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perimenopause, Menopause, and HRT]]></description><link>https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/empowering-you-to-talk-to-your-doctor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://mindyourmidlife.substack.com/p/empowering-you-to-talk-to-your-doctor</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cheryl Fischer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:02:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!CPr_!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F98a2a8ca-2a02-4c54-905a-3c171dce0a64_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In episode 50 (<a href="https://www.mindyourmidlifepodcast.com">listen here</a>), Adrian (a Physician's Assistant and certified Menopause Provider and founder of Vida Women's Health) shared some POWERFUL messages about talking to our doctors, even finding a doctor, and what all the hormone and non-hormone options might be.</p>
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