The best podcasts for Midlife Men and Women Searching for More Joy, Happiness & Fulfillment

Are you looking to start something new in your 40’s, 50’s or beyond but are scared to start? I never want to hear people say: “Oh it’s too late to make a change” or “I wanted to do that when I was younger, but it’s too late now.” WHY??? Why are 20 and 30-year-olds the only people who are allowed to start something new? For people who are in their 40’s, 50’s, and beyond, you are uniquely qualified to launch that business, have that creative idea, or start that new life. You’ve “been around the block” as they say and your experience makes getting started faster and easier. In this podcast, we will talk with people who have successfully started a business, made a major career change, started creative endeavors, made major health changes, started competing as an athlete, and gone back to school...all in their 40’s, 50s or beyond. This is the place for inspiration, motivation, and mindset shifts. You will walk away ready to take action with practical and informative advice from some of the most amazing “Late Starters” on the planet!

It's 3 a.m., and you're staring at the ceiling, thinking, "How did I end up feeling so stuck?" You're not alone, and you don't have to stay there. Welcome to the Pursue Your Spark Podcast, where midlife women get real support—not pressure, perfection, or confusing advice. Hosted by Midlife Fitness Expert, Mindset Coach, and author Heike Yates, this show helps you navigate midlife changes with clarity and confidence. Here, you'll find doable tools for fitness, nutrition, mindset shifts, and habits that actually stick—designed for women who want to feel better without overhauling their entire lives. We talk openly about the things no one prepared you for: fluctuating energy, changing bodies, identity shifts, empty nesting, and the quiet fear of wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself again. With 40 years of experience helping women thrive in midlife, Heike blends science, lived wisdom, and compassionate coaching to help you rebuild your strength and momentum in sustainable ways. No fads. No guilt. No shame. Just simple steps that meet you where you are—and help you reclaim your spark, one shift at a time. This isn't about fixing you. It's about helping you remember your strength. 🎙️See a list of other "niche podcasts" that I produce https://heikeyates.com/category/podcast/ 📙 Order My New Book Pursue Your Spark https://heikeyates.com/l/pursueyoursparkbook/ 🤩 ⁠Visit My Website!⁠ https://heikeyates.com/ 🆓 Grab your free Midlife Reset Guide https://heikeyates.com/l/midlife-reset-guide/ 🤩 ⁠Join the 8-week Pursue Your Spark Blueprint ⭐️ https://heikeyates.com/l/spark-blueprint/ 💥 ⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠ https://www.instagram.com/heikeyates/

Host Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is on a mission to empower professional women at midlife to tear up the rule book, take control of their careers, and get the life they want. This podcast takes a fresh and unconventional approach to career growth and development. Dr. Carol Parker Walsh's advice has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, Newsweek, and more!

The Life Shift shares real and honest conversations about the moments that change us. Host Matt Gilhooly sits with guests as they tell true stories of life-changing events, unexpected challenges, and quiet awakenings that shaped who they are today. Each episode offers meaningful and candid storytelling about grief, healing, resilience, identity, and growth. These are the personal stories that remind us what it feels like to be human. These are the turning points that stay with us. If you are drawn to personal growth, emotional well-being, or stories of how people rebuild after loss, this show offers a gentle place to land. Listeners come for the life changes. They stay for the connection. New episodes every Tuesday. For more information, please visit https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com

Welcome to the Second Act Success Podcast, a top 2% globally ranked show designed for ambitious women ready to change careers, start a business, and create a life they love.

Hosted by Shannon Russell, business coach, author, and entrepreneur, this podcast helps you transition from employee to entrepreneur with clarity and confidence.

Listen and Learn:

How to quit your job and start a business that lights you up

Strategies for career change after 40 and designing your second act

Business planning, marketing, and personal branding tips for women

How to validate your business idea and find your ideal clients

How to use your career experience in your role as a female entrepreneur

Success stories from women who’ve turned their side hustles into thriving businesses

Whether you’re planning an exit strategy, exploring midlife career pivots, or ready to become your own boss, you’ll find actionable steps, real-life inspiration, and expert guidance here.

Is this podcast for you?

Are you dreaming of quitting your corporate job to start your own business?

Do you want advice on marketing a business, designing your personal brand, and build entrepreneurial strategies?

Are you ready to overcome fear and turn your skills and experience from the corporate world into your second act business?

Do you crave a flexible lifestyle that allows you to focus on your passions and your family?

Ready to become your own boss and build a business you love?

Is it time to turn your side hustle into a full-time business?

If so, you’re in the right place!

🎧 New episodes every week to help you start building your second act business and designing a life you love!

🔗 For more inspiration and resources, visit https://secondactsuccess.co.

Subscribe now and embark on a transformative journey towards your second act!