Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis
By: Christine Fennell and Christine Oliver
Language: en-us
Categories: Kids, Family, Health, Fitness, Comedy
This is a two person podcast about life for women after the kids leave home and life after 50. Chris and Chris talk about hormones changes, finding a new purpose in life, make up and all things health after 50 and so much more.
Episodes
Episode 33: Embracing New Beginnings: Reflections on the New Year.
Jan 07, 2026In this episode of 'Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis', hosts Chris and Chris reflect on the New Year, discussing the concept of resolutions and personal growth. They explore wellness practices, the importance of self-care, and the challenges of parenting adult children. The conversation shifts to recognizing red flags in relationships and the significance of open communication. They also touch on beauty trends and self-care routines, concluding with resources for listeners to enhance their wellness journey.
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Duration: 00:28:54EPISODE 32: Use It Or Lose It: Life Lessons from Heels to Holidays!
Dec 31, 2025In this episode of 'Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis,' hosts Chris and Chris reflect on their holiday experiences, discussing the importance of family connections and the challenges of health issues. They share personal stories of advocacy and resilience, emphasizing the significance of movement and fitness in maintaining well-being. The conversation also touches on navigating holiday illnesses, emotional preparedness for life's surprises, and the value of community support in achieving wellness goals. The episode concludes with insights on empowering women through education and resources, particularly in the context of menopause and health management with one of our favorite guests...
Duration: 00:36:32EPISODE 31: Happiest of Holidays and a re-release of Christina Perry Fit and Fab to Powerful and Polished.
Dec 23, 2025Chris and Chris wish everyone peace, love and happiness this holiday season! Enjoy the time spent with family and we look forward to seeing you next week!
In this episode of NYMMC hosts Chris and Chris welcome Christina Perry, owner of Ola Kai Functional Fitness. They discuss Christina's journey in starting her fitness business, the philosophy behind creating a welcoming community, and the importance of nutrition and consistency in fitness. Christina shares her personal journey, the challenges of aging, and how to adapt fitness routines over time. The conversation emphasizes the significance of support and inclusivity in fit...
Duration: 00:31:31Episode 30 Understanding Osteoporosis As We Age with Dr. Becky Gordon
Dec 17, 2025In this episode of Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis, hosts Chris and Chris welcome Dr. Becky Gordy, a physical therapist specializing in women's health. They discuss the differences between osteopenia and osteoporosis, preventative measures for maintaining bone health, the role of hormones, and the importance of resistance training. Dr. Gordy emphasizes the significance of supplements, DEXA scans, and lifestyle choices in promoting bone density and preventing fractures. The conversation also highlights the need for balance training and the benefits of workshops for community education.
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Duration: 00:27:25Episode 29: The Evolution of Family Traditions in Midlife
Dec 10, 2025Chris and Chris go back to their traditional format for a fun conversation about the evolution of the holidays in midlife. The value of friendships is emphasized along with the frustrations of AI customer service and health insurance. The conversation also touches on personal growth and the significance of cherishing moments in life, alongside practical health and beauty tips for the winter season.
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Duration: 00:28:28Episode 28 "Inside the Queendom: A Woman's Wellness Quest with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf"
Dec 03, 2025In this episode of "Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis", hosts Chris and Chris welcome Dr. Betsy Greenleaf, a triple board certified medical professional specializing in women's health. Dr. Betsy shares her journey into the field of Urogynocoloy discussing her own experiences with women's health issues. The conversation covers a range of topics including perimenopause preventative practices, innovative therapies for vaginal health and the importance of education around sexual health.
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Duration: 00:59:01Episode 27 Take Another Bow
Nov 26, 2025Happy Thanksgiving from Chris n Chris! Please enjoy your time with family and friends just like we are doing. Susan Federico from Balanced Health was so good we thought we would share again. It's a lot of information so a second listen is suggested, and maybe take notes. Susan goes full throttle into the complexities of hormonal changes during perimenopause into menopause and carefully explains what we can do to help ourselves and be our best advocate.
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Duration: 00:38:36Episode 26 Unlocking the Secrets to Pelvic Health with Dr. Mora Pluchino
Nov 19, 2025In this episode of Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis, hosts Chris and Chris welcome Dr. Maura Pluchino, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to discuss the often-overlooked topic of pelvic health. Dr. Pluchino explains the importance of pelvic floor therapy for individuals of all genders and ages, debunking myths surrounding pelvic health and its connection to various life stages, including pregnancy, menopause, and beyond. The conversation covers the evaluation process in pelvic floor therapy, practical tips for strengthening the pelvic floor, and the significant impact of bowel health on pelvic function. Dr. Pluchino emphasizes the need for open discussions about...
Duration: 00:49:23Episode 25 Breaking Barriers: The FDA's New Stance on HRT
Nov 12, 2025In this episode of "Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis", hosts Chris and Chris discuss the groundbreaking change in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) regulations by the FDA. They share lighthearted moments through fun questions about friendship, reflect on health and nutrition, and express the stress of the upcoming holiday season. The episode concludes with product recommendations and a commitment to continue seeking answers for women's health care.
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Duration: 00:30:06Episode 24 Propping up for Perimenopause
Nov 05, 2025Chris and Chris go deep into what they would do differently in perimenopause. So many letters to our younger selves. Did you know plastics are hormone disrupters? If not, you need to listen to Chris during What Did I Learn Before I Forget! Hear about what just pisses them off and some great new beauty products they experimented with so you don't have to!
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Duration: 00:31:35Episode 23 Getting Empowered and Travel are Self Care!
Oct 29, 2025In this episode Chris and Chris explore various themes surrounding midlife, including health insights related to menopause, person growth through travel, workplace challenges, and the importance of self care. The conversation emphasizes the need for education about menopause and the empowerment of women in their midlife journey.
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Duration: 00:29:42Episode 22 Understanding Hormonal Changes With Cindy Dupuie
Oct 22, 2025In this episode Chris n Chris welcome Cindy Dupuie, a certified functional medicine practitioner and menoguide. They discuss the complexities of women's health during perimenopause and menopause. They explore various topics including hormonal changes, thyroid issues, the importance of comprehensive testing, the impact of stress and lifetyle on health and the signifiance of digestion and bone health. Follow Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis wherever you listen, Instagram and YouTube! Here's that link to your discount from Under Outfit!
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Duration: 00:43:05Episode 21. Let's Be Sexy, Savvy and Safe!
Oct 15, 2025Chris talks to our very own expert, ,Chris about women's safety. Ever wonder what you can do to protect yourself, family or girlfriends? Learn all the steps you can take to keep you safer! Did you say accidental pepper spray incident? Oh, and enjoy the blooper. We left it for your listening pleasure as well as a Letter to Your Younger Self that I think most of you can identify with!
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Duration: 00:32:46Episode 20! Handling Hormones Holistically with Dyna Vink
Oct 08, 2025Chris n Chris sit down with Certified Integrated Health Practitioner, Dyna Vink, who is the owner and founder of Holistic Nutritional Lifestyle. Dyna digs deep with the girls on how her life was affected by perimenopause and how that experience led her to her encore career in helping women deal with the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. This is a DO NOT MISS episode! You will have so many takeaways to impact your own health! Learn more or to reach out to Dyna please visit https://holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/. You can also find Dyna at these links below.
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Duration: 00:37:30Watery, creamy and even cringe
Oct 01, 2025Chris n Chris taste test some protein drinks so you don't have to! Hear about the best, the worst and which ones offer the most bang for your buck.Enjoy the laughs from breast milk to email bloopers to finding the right product to clean that ring around the toilet. There's no doubt these women love what they are doing and truly connect with their listeners on so many levels.
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Duration: 00:31:43Watery, creamy and even cringe
Oct 01, 2025Chris n Chris taste tests some protein drinks so you don't have to. Hear about the best tasting and which ones offer the most bang for your buck! Enjoy the laughs from breast milk and email bloopers to finding the right product to clean that ring in the toilet. There's no doubt these women love what they are doing and truly connect with their listeners on so many levels.
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Duration: 00:39:56Episode 18 That's Punch Worthy
Sep 24, 2025Chris n Chris have a blast discussing missed shows, who almost got punched, who has bigger feet and mom guilt. These two can turn protein into ice cream and love every second of supporting women through the challenges of aging. For information on the Grace In Transition course go to https://alivingbalance.net/course/
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Duration: 00:39:56Fit and Fab to Powerful and Polished with Christina Perry
Sep 17, 2025Episode 17. Gym owner, cross country rider and mother of two, Christina Perry from Ola Kai Functional Fitness joins Chris n Chris in studio. Hear first hand how this former mortgage broker, along with her husband and toddler, quit the rat race, bought a van and traveled cross country seeking what really brings them joy. What s story!
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Duration: 00:33:47Hey God, it's me Margaret, what about menopause?
Sep 10, 2025Episode 16. Chris n Chris break down their favorite shows, podcasts and books. They wonder if the Philly Karen needs HRT? Hear why Chris is pissed about stupid dog owners. Also check out our Inst page to see Chaos the bulldog ride a skateboard.
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Duration: 00:42:25I am not a senior citizen!
Sep 03, 2025Episode 15. Chris n Chris rehash some specifics on collagen, hrt and supplements. What's your thoughts on creatine vs protein? Chris O gets serious on what pissed her off this week! Find out about the menopause course, Grace In Transition, given by our future guest and functional medicine specialist Cindy Dupuie. Use code NYMMC200 to receive $200 off the course. www.alivingbalance.net/course.
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Duration: 00:35:55NOT FALL FRAZZLE ALREADY!
Aug 27, 2025Chris n Chris break down the beauty and battles of the Fall. Hear the hottest new drink straight from Europe and check out our new work space! Yes we've moved from Rylee's bedroom to the bar. Cheers everyone! Also send your submissions for any of our segments and be eligible to win some merch! Email us at chrisnchris@notyourmothersmidlifecrisis.com
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Duration: 00:26:37Beauty Blender Blunder
Aug 20, 2025Chris n Chris share their thoughts about Anne's time with Not Your Mother's MIdlife Crisis. One of the Chris's reveals what she thought was a secret and the answers to sunscreen are discoverd.
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Duration: 00:23:00Aesthetics with Anne Judge! What a great education for us! Episode 12
Aug 13, 2025Chris n Chris get a deep dive into aesthetic medicine with Anne Judge! Hear all about the skin care routine used by Anne and what she suggests for women from your 20's til the end of time. Don't miss it! Episode 12 ( Just like Taylor). Want more Anne Judge? Find her here. https://www.annejudgeaesthetics.com/
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Duration: 00:35:17Did someone say wing party?
Aug 06, 2025Chris n Chris take on the the trials and tribulations of aging parents, unforgiving claw machines and NJ gas pumps. Episode 11
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Duration: 00:27:26Can a Girl Get Some Sleep? Episode 10!
Jul 30, 2025Chris n Chris break down how to get to sleep and how to stay asleep. Did either of them try the Sleep Tape? Also, let's all feel the gratitude! Whoop, Whoop?!
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Duration: 00:33:47Parents Are To Be Seen Not Heard
Jul 23, 2025Chris n Chris talk strategies on how to give or not give advice to adult children. They go off on texting, lazy workouts, good hair products and in the end they learn to meditate.
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Duration: 00:33:35Salty, Sweet and Slightly Unhinged!
Jul 16, 2025Chris n Chris share some live taste testing of healthy snacks and give you the real deal on how it measures up! They also return with their regular segments that you won't want to miss! Here how Chris made out with her most current skin care regimen. Episode 8
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Duration: 00:30:43Talking all things hormones with Susan Federico episode 7
Jul 09, 2025Chris and Chris spend some time talking to expert Susan Federico on hormone replacement therapy, peptides and NADs. Take some time to listen to this super informative talk and learn how your hormones play a part in your day to day life.
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Duration: 00:38:08
Manager or Momager? Episode 6
Jul 02, 2025Chris n Chris talk about managing kids through sports and what happens after they are finished with that part of their life. They also pull some humor from the treachery of sports bars, dishwasher magic and a whole lot more. Take a listen!
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Duration: 00:28:17A love letter to our girlfriends Episode 5
Jun 25, 2025Chris n Chris discuss the power of friendship at every stage and the impact it has had on their lives.
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Duration: 00:28:08Midlife Muscles, Fitness over 50
Jun 18, 2025Chris n Chris talk about the how their expectations for fitness have changed over 50 and their very different experiences in skeet shooting. One of the Chris' reveals a very personal experience that you won't want to miss! Beauty over 50 has some great tips, make sure you listen until the end.
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Duration: 00:23:54What's My Purpose?
Jun 12, 2025What's my purpose? How to feel complete after raising kids and retiring? Chris n Chris also talk about several things that piss them off and what's your favorite summer hair treatment?
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Duration: 00:25:07To HRT or not to HRT Finale
Jun 12, 2025Chris n Chris talk real about hormone replacement therapy, messy kids and their favorite make up.
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Duration: 00:23:41Not Your Mother's Midlife Crisis, Meet the Hosts Episode 1
Jun 11, 2025Meet Chris and Chris as they embark on this new journey of self discovery over 50. They discuss all things perimenopause, menopause, empty nest life and how to live your best life after 50.
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Duration: 00:14:46