‘Mommy blogger’ Jill Smokler on fighting brain cancer and life after Scary Mommy
The Midst Founder talked with the OG mommy blogger just before she was diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer.
Maysoon Zayid continues to innovate as an Arabic comedian with cerebral palsy
The Palestinian Muslim comedian discusses filming a web series on the West Bank, repping the disability community, and 2024 as the year of “Shiny Misfits.”
Margaret Cho is live, livid, and loving midlife freedom
The comedy icon talks about her Live and Livid tour, fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, and loving menopause.
Stacy London: The Maven of Midlife is revolutionizing menopause
From What Not to Wear to wear whatever the f- you want, the stylist-turned–TV personality -turned-women’s health entrepreneur owns her evolution, revels in being in the prime of her life, and becomes her own North Star.
Emily McDowell on menopause awareness, releasing the drama, and leaning into the messy middle
Artist and writer Emily McDowell on stepping back after burnout, the joys of quitting, and navigating menopause and midlife.
Ophira Eisenberg on winning drinking contests, punching guys, and why Parenting is No Joke
Meet NPR "Ask Me Another" host Ophira Eisenberg, who also runs a podcast called Parenting Is No Joke.
OG Creem editor Jaan Uhelszki talks relaunch of iconic rock ’n’ roll rag
How psyched were we to talk to Creem editor Jaan Uhelszki about aging with attitude and the relaunch of iconic rock ’n’ roll magazine? Very.
Samantha Dion Baker on drawing and journaling as therapy
The author of Draw Your Day Kids! and Draw Your World encourages daily artmaking that taps into creativity, expression, and pure joy.
Our bodies, our selvages: Sonya Philip teaches how to sew your own way
Body positivity activist and author of "The Act of Sewing" teaches how to make your own clothing, on your terms.
How Carrie Maultsby-Lute balances the guilt of motherhood during COVID with leaning into her career
Retired professional figure skater, boy mom, wife, globe trotter, multi-passionate Oaklander, Carrie Maultsby-Lute talks about how she’s handling all of life’s big challenges.