RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_05d2723f-fc3f-45ca-a336-6b21fd5a7adb -- Rendered At Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:33:08 +0000 Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits https://redcircle.com/shows/midlife-lady-leisure-pursuits en-US All rights reserved. Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers The midlife years bring opportunities for pleasures big and small, and hosts Sarah Powers and Meagan Francis, fortysomething moms and longtime podcasters, are here to discuss them all. From asking ourselves what leisure even means, to product deep-dives and exploring new hobbies, this show is all about discovering the pastimes and passions that make us tick - and that make midlife more fun. 05d2723f-fc3f-45ca-a336-6b21fd5a7adb The midlife years bring opportunities for pleasures big and small, and hosts Sarah Powers and Meagan Francis, fortysomething moms and longtime podcasters, are here to discuss them all. From asking ourselves what leisure even means, to product deep-dives and exploring new hobbies, this show is all about discovering the pastimes and passions that make us tick - and that make midlife more fun.

]]> episodic no Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers meaganfrancis@gmail.com no full Running Hot & Cold! Running Hot & Cold! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Hot tub? Yes please. Cold plunge? Well.....

In this episode, Meagan and Sarah get surprisingly specific about using heat and cold to care for our midlife minds, bodies, and souls, starting with the relief that can come from cold water or ice packs (we’re not all-in on cold plunges yet!)

From there we turn up the heat to discuss saunas, microwaveable wraps, Meagan’s long-standing bath ritual and Sarah’s newfound love of mornings in the hot tub mornings. Listen for ideas on how to turn simple, sensory practices into meaningful midlife self-care, without ever jumping into a freezing lake!

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Hot tub? Yes please. Cold plunge? <em>Well</em>.....</p><p>In this episode, Meagan and Sarah get surprisingly specific about using heat and cold to care for our midlife minds, bodies, and souls, starting with the relief that can come from cold water or ice packs (we’re not all-in on cold plunges yet!) </p><p>From there we turn up the heat to discuss saunas, microwaveable wraps, Meagan’s long-standing bath ritual and Sarah’s newfound love of mornings in the hot tub mornings. Listen for ideas on how to turn simple, sensory practices into meaningful midlife self-care, without ever jumping into a freezing lake!</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> e0d535fd-e629-477f-a2a8-706bfac9e3b1 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:30 +0000 2165 no full All Of The Eggs! All Of The Eggs! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Just in time to use up that Easter surplus, Meagan and Sarah are talking all things eggs—from quick, no-fuss ways to enjoy hard-boiled extras to the recipes they swear they’ll make more often. Sarah shares her go-to snack of simply sliced whites (hold the yolks), plus a surprisingly easy baked egg casserole and her husband’s near-perfect weekend omelets, while Meagan admits she’s stuck in a scrambled-and-fried rut despite a serious backyard egg overflow. The ladies toss around ideas like quiche, egg bites, lemon curd, and French toast—easy ways to use more eggs at once—and reflect on the small but real dilemma of having more eggs than you know what to do with.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Just in time to use up that Easter surplus, Meagan and Sarah are talking all things eggs—from quick, no-fuss ways to enjoy hard-boiled extras to the recipes they <em>swear</em> they’ll make more often. Sarah shares her go-to snack of simply sliced whites (hold the yolks), plus a surprisingly easy baked egg casserole and her husband’s near-perfect weekend omelets, while Meagan admits she’s stuck in a scrambled-and-fried rut despite a serious backyard egg overflow. The ladies toss around ideas like quiche, egg bites, lemon curd, and French toast—easy ways to use more eggs at once—and reflect on the small but real dilemma of having more eggs than you know what to do with. </p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 43e4ad51-6107-4591-be50-5a7c7cd3ca38 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:00:05 +0000 2157 no full Meagan Loves Old Stuff! Meagan Loves Old Stuff! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Sarah and Meagan both love secondhand finds—for different reasons. While Sarah’s thrifting pursuits are typically driven by practicality and sustainability, Meagan tends to follow a vibes-first approach to antiquing.

In this episode, Meagan dives into her love of vintage housewares and the teacups, embroidered linens, and kitchen pieces that catch her eye at antique malls and thrift stores. She talks about the eras and styles she’s most drawn to, why certain pieces feel impossible to leave behind, and how collecting often starts with a feeling rather than a need. Meagan also shares how her tastes have evolved over time and talks honestly about how she’s learned to pass along once-loved treasures that no longer fit her home or lifestyle, and why letting go is part of the joy of living with old things.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Sarah and Meagan both love secondhand finds—for different reasons. While Sarah’s thrifting pursuits are typically driven by practicality and sustainability, Meagan tends to follow a vibes-first approach to antiquing.</p><p>In this episode, Meagan dives into her love of vintage housewares and the teacups, embroidered linens, and kitchen pieces that catch her eye at antique malls and thrift stores. She talks about the eras and styles she’s most drawn to, why certain pieces feel impossible to leave behind, and how collecting often starts with a feeling rather than a need. Meagan also shares how her tastes have evolved over time and talks honestly about how she’s learned to pass along once-loved treasures that no longer fit her home or lifestyle, and why letting go is part of the joy of living with old things.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 854a7254-c12c-4ca4-b2ce-1ffd21e56c7f https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:24 +0000 1713 no full A Midlife Fantasy Travel Menu! A Midlife Fantasy Travel Menu! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers If you could choose, which would you rather do: take a really long guided walk or bike ride? Go on a pilgrimage? Escape into a creative retreat? Head out on a safari? Or take a river cruise? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah explore a handful of different types of midlife “fantasy trips” that we've watched the older people in our lives embark on, then discuss which ones appeal the most, which ones we'd pass on, and why.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>If you could choose, which would you rather do: take a really long guided walk or bike ride? Go on a pilgrimage? Escape into a creative retreat? Head out on a safari? Or take a river cruise? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah explore a handful of different types of midlife “fantasy trips” that we&#39;ve watched the older people in our lives embark on, then discuss which ones appeal the most, which ones we&#39;d pass on, and why. </p><p><span>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </span></p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><p><br></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 9635b8f2-ee32-44be-9103-165db400191a https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:20 +0000 1990 no full Spices, Herbs and Seasonings! Spices, Herbs and Seasonings! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Paprika? Yes please. Smoked paprika? No, thank you. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah dig into the world of spices and seasonings including our preferences and purchasing habits. We dish about the flavorings we can’t live without, the jars we somehow keep over-buying (curse you, autoship!), and the go-to staples that always seem to be missing right when we need them. We talk about how we actually store our seasonings including some spice-cabinet snafus, the flavors we reach for on repeat, and the ones we think are seriously overrated.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Paprika? Yes please. <em>Smoked</em> paprika? <em>No, thank you.</em> In this episode, Meagan and Sarah dig into the world of spices and seasonings including our preferences and purchasing habits. We dish about the flavorings we can’t live without, the jars we somehow keep over-buying (curse you, autoship!), and the go-to staples that always seem to be missing right when we need them. We talk about how we actually store our seasonings including some spice-cabinet snafus, the flavors we reach for on repeat, and the ones we think are seriously overrated.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><p><br></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> edf8bc6c-8821-42a8-8e4c-66ea241b2883 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:00:50 +0000 2308 no full Notebooks, Pens, and Paper! Notebooks, Pens, and Paper! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Hard cover or soft? Lined, grid, or blank? Felt-tip, roller-ball, or gel? When it comes to the tools we use to jot down everything from daily to-do lists and menu plans to our bigger-picture dreams, those writing utensils and vessels matter (and to us, they matter a lot.) In this episode, Sarah and Meagan geek out over the notebooks, journals, pens, and paper that make our creative and practical lives tick. 

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Hard cover or soft? Lined, grid, or blank? Felt-tip, roller-ball, or gel? When it comes to the tools we use to jot down everything from daily to-do lists and menu plans to our bigger-picture dreams, those writing utensils and vessels matter (and to us, they matter <em>a lot</em>.) In this episode, Sarah and Meagan geek out over the notebooks, journals, pens, and paper that make our creative and practical lives tick. </p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 8283f835-9a8d-4fdc-8d3d-0f636c14b71d https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:54 +0000 2670 no full All About Yoga! All About Yoga! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Each of the Ladies have had a different experience of yoga: Sarah was introduced as a way to support her body during years of professional dance and has sampled a variety of classes, while Meagan discovered the practice through a book of her mom’s as a little girl and has practiced regularly with the same studio for years. In this episode we both talk about the part yoga has played in our lives, how our practice has changed in midlife, and how we hope it will help us move through our older years.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Each of the Ladies have had a different experience of yoga: Sarah was introduced as a way to support her body during years of professional dance and has sampled a variety of classes, while Meagan discovered the practice through a book of her mom’s as a little girl and has practiced regularly with the same studio for years. In this episode we both talk about the part yoga has played in our lives, how our practice has changed in midlife, and how we hope it will help us move through our older years.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 6db0546c-b39d-4d11-b4c5-0298fa38a2b9 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:51:26 +0000 2016 no full What is Leisure, Anyway? What is Leisure, Anyway? Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Why do some activities that are a lot of work feel so leisurely...and, conversely, why does "leisure" sometimes feel like a lot of work? In our first episode of 2026, Meagan and Sarah unpack the origins of this podcast, how freedom, agency, pace and choice play into how we perceive an activity, the difference between hobbies and leisure, and what the "midlife lady" in leisure pursuits means to each of us.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Why do some activities that are a lot of work feel so leisurely...and, conversely, why does &#34;leisure&#34; sometimes feel like a lot of work? In our first episode of 2026, Meagan and Sarah unpack the origins of this podcast, how freedom, agency, pace and choice play into how we perceive an activity, the difference between hobbies and leisure, and what the &#34;midlife lady&#34; in leisure pursuits means to each of us. </p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><p><br></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 544d2aa9-a22f-48cf-b6bc-2c3858451f2a https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:00:18 +0000 1590 no full Books We've Loved Lately! Books We've Loved Lately! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers It’s cozy reading season, and Meagan and Sarah are swapping notes on the titles that have been making them laugh, cry, and think lately, from whodunits and magical realism to small-town cozies and at least one jaw-dropping expose. This episode - the last of 2025! - is the perfect inspiration as you plan your 2026 to-read list or choose a title or two to delve into over the holiday.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>It’s cozy reading season, and Meagan and Sarah are swapping notes on the titles that have been making them laugh, cry, and think lately, from whodunits and magical realism to small-town cozies and at least one jaw-dropping expose. This episode - the last of 2025! - is the perfect inspiration as you plan your 2026 to-read list or choose a title or two to delve into over the holiday. </p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><p><br></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 170ae587-60e4-4812-b935-3438be3a3850 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:25 +0000 2050 no full Warm Salads & Grain Bowls! Warm Salads & Grain Bowls! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Is there a difference between a grain salad and a grain bowl? And if so, who cares? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah dive into the ultra-satisfying world of these nourishing, versatile, and delicious dishes defined by warm grains, with the ultra-necessary addition of sweet, savory, chewy and crunchy. We talk about our midlife discovery (or rediscovery) of these flexible, flavorful meals as weeknight staples and the ultimate in satisfying leftovers; and the ingredients, grains, flavor profiles, and quirky habits that make our bowls uniquely ours. From chewy farro and salty-sweet combos to roasted root vegetables and creamy drizzles, this episode will leave you inspired to build your own warm bowls all winter long.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Is there a difference between a grain <em>salad</em> and a grain <em>bowl</em>? And if so, <em>who cares</em>? In this episode, Meagan and Sarah dive into the ultra-satisfying world of these nourishing, versatile, and delicious dishes defined by warm grains, with the ultra-necessary addition of sweet, savory, chewy and crunchy. We talk about our midlife discovery (or rediscovery) of these flexible, flavorful meals as weeknight staples and the ultimate in satisfying leftovers; and the ingredients, grains, flavor profiles, and quirky habits that make our bowls uniquely ours. From chewy farro and salty-sweet combos to roasted root vegetables and creamy drizzles, this episode will leave you inspired to build your own warm bowls all winter long.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> d6579c20-43b6-453c-9a9b-de642f58e3ef https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:00:12 +0000 1983 no full We (Sometimes) Make Gifts! We (Sometimes) Make Gifts! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers When it comes to making holiday gifts by hand, our spirits are willing, but time is short - and sometimes, our skills are weak. In this cozy early-December chat, Meagan and Sarah share our thoughts about handmade and DIY gifts - what we've made and given in the past, what we're hoping to make and give this year, and how we plan to keep it all organized. From edible treats to embroidered tea towels, personalized notecards to knitted washcloths, we're getting real about our own over-ambitious tendencies and how we hope to overcome hurdles so we can give more thoughtful, personalized gifts that align with our midlife goals of less waste and consumerism.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>When it comes to making holiday gifts by hand, our spirits are willing, but time is short - and sometimes, our skills are weak. In this cozy early-December chat, Meagan and Sarah share our thoughts about handmade and DIY gifts - what we&#39;ve made and given in the past, what we&#39;re hoping to make and give this year, and how we plan to keep it all organized. From edible treats to embroidered tea towels, personalized notecards to knitted washcloths, we&#39;re getting real about our own over-ambitious tendencies and how we hope to overcome hurdles so we can give more thoughtful, personalized gifts that align with our midlife goals of less waste and consumerism.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 52607a97-6177-429e-a9db-2d0efa05a11f https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:00:51 +0000 2410 no full It's Nap Time! It's Nap Time! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Who says napping isn't a legitimate leisure pursuit? In this episode Sarah and Meagan share why they love naps, discuss their favorite napping circumstances, and the challenges to sneaking in those daytime Zzzzz's, ponder "caffeine naps" and nap attacks, and mine the data surrounding ideal nap length.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p><span>Who says napping isn&#39;t a legitimate leisure pursuit? In this episode Sarah and Meagan share why they love naps, discuss their favorite napping circumstances, and the challenges to sneaking in those daytime Zzzzz&#39;s, ponder &#34;caffeine naps&#34; and nap attacks, and mine the data surrounding ideal nap length. </span></p><p><span>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </span></p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 030a13b1-94f8-419e-b510-f31cd697d693 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:22 +0000 2213 no full Spilling Tea With Meagan! Spilling Tea With Meagan! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers While Meagan’s loved drinking tea for a long time, lately she’s gotten really, really - we mean, really into it. In this episode we uncover some surprising things you may not know about tea (what’s the actual difference between white, green, oolong, and black tea? How did it become such a popular drink in the Western world? Are herbal “teas” really tea?) while Meagan encourages people who think they don’t like tea to try again - with better tea this time. Meagan also shares more about the process she’s going through to become a Certified Tea Sommelier, as well as what’s coming up for her tea company Bevy and her new tea-adjacent YouTube channel.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>While Meagan’s loved drinking tea for a long time, lately she’s gotten really, really - we mean, <em>really</em> into it. In this episode we uncover some surprising things you may not know about tea (what’s the actual difference between white, green, oolong, and black tea? How did it become such a popular drink in the Western world? Are herbal “teas” really tea?) while Meagan encourages people who think they don’t like tea to try again - with better tea this time. Meagan also shares more about the process she’s going through to become a Certified Tea Sommelier, as well as what’s coming up for her tea company <a href="http://bevytea.com" rel="nofollow">Bevy</a> and her new tea-adjacent YouTube channel.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> cce26e80-31d4-483c-a131-a40dc5882806 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:00:46 +0000 2419 no full Better Living Through Television! Better Living Through Television! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Sarah takes a methodical approach to TV-watching and clocks an impressive number of series each year, while Meagan enjoys random docu-series and the occasional BBC binge - but, we both love television! In this episode we each unpack our watching habits, share some shows we’ve loved (and some we could have lived without), and discuss our television goals for 2026.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Sarah takes a methodical approach to TV-watching and clocks an impressive number of series each year, while Meagan enjoys random docu-series and the occasional BBC binge - but, we both love television! In this episode we each unpack our watching habits, share some shows we’ve loved (and some we could have lived without), and discuss our television goals for 2026.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> ef7a6b47-66a2-474d-bcc9-3de282f5bcce https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:00:04 +0000 2365 no full We Read Plaques! We Read Plaques! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers If you don't read every historic plaque you pass, are you even in midlife? (Related: have we both become our own mothers in this regard?) In this episode Sarah and Meagan share our penchant for a good, old-fashioned plaque perusal, and discuss visiting historical sites, monuments and museums more generally.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>If you don&#39;t read every historic plaque you pass, are you even in midlife? (Related: have we both become our own mothers in this regard?) In this episode Sarah and Meagan share our penchant for a good, old-fashioned plaque perusal, and discuss visiting historical sites, monuments and museums more generally.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 2dc0e9f3-9cd7-4d5d-863b-0ebb334df4e6 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:30:46 +0000 1685 no full Walking For Miles! Walking For Miles! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers For fun, for fitness, and just for getting around, we're big fans of getting places on our own two feet. In this episode Meagan and Sarah discuss the role of walking in our midlife leisure pursuits: where we walk, why we walk - and of course, how we feel about weighted vests.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>For fun, for fitness, and just for getting around, we&#39;re big fans of getting places on our own two feet. In this episode Meagan and Sarah discuss the role of walking in our midlife leisure pursuits: where we walk, why we walk - and of course, how we feel about weighted vests. </p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 886d9b0e-1827-4cad-962d-92226971bd5b https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:00:55 +0000 2049 no full Fun With Recipes! Fun With Recipes! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers From our go-to granola to Sarah's super-healthy grain bowl to Meagan's historic cooking deep-dives, recipes are an important source of information and inspiration in our midlife kitchens. In this episode we share where we look for recipes, how we use them, and what's cooking next.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>From our go-to granola to Sarah&#39;s super-healthy grain bowl to Meagan&#39;s historic cooking deep-dives, recipes are an important source of information and inspiration in our midlife kitchens. In this episode we share where we look for recipes, how we use them, and what&#39;s cooking next.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 04cd1473-a764-45ec-bd2b-21fb3323dc92 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:47 +0000 1730 no full We Watch Birds! We Watch Birds! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Is there any hobby that's more midlife-coded than birdwatching? In this episode Meagan and Sarah share how this pandemic pastime turned into what we hope will be a lifelong leisure pursuit, and share some of the books and products we use to identify and enjoy our feathered friends.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Is there any hobby that&#39;s more midlife-coded than <strong><em>birdwatching</em></strong>? In this episode Meagan and Sarah share how this pandemic pastime turned into what we hope will be a lifelong leisure pursuit, and share some of the books and products we use to identify and enjoy our feathered friends. </p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><p><br></p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> eb8476a3-1f87-4520-a33e-b4a079b88eb6 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:00:49 +0000 2012 no full Sarah Thrifts Fashion! Sarah Thrifts Fashion! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Sarah's a seasoned shopper for secondhand clothes; Meagan gets overwhelmed sifting through racks to find treasures. In this episode Sarah shares the methodology and motives that drive her thrift hauls, shares some recent scores, and offers a few tips for secondhand success.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Sarah&#39;s a seasoned shopper for secondhand clothes; Meagan gets overwhelmed sifting through racks to find treasures. In this episode Sarah shares the methodology and motives that drive her thrift hauls, shares some recent scores, and offers a few tips for secondhand success.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 51330dcb-32f0-4d8b-a5ac-198b9ddb61f9 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:00:15 +0000 1697 no full Foraging Is Fun! Foraging Is Fun! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers In our modern world we’ve become so accustomed to looking to the grocery store for food and the pharmacy for medicine that we sometimes forget: food and medicine are all around us! In this episode Meagan shares why she began foraging for wild plants in her forties, how she got started, where she goes to forage, safety practices, and how she uses the herbs, mushrooms and berries she finds.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>In our modern world we’ve become so accustomed to looking to the grocery store for food and the pharmacy for medicine that we sometimes forget: food and medicine are all around us! In this episode Meagan shares why she began foraging for wild plants in her forties, how she got started, where she goes to forage, safety practices, and how she uses the herbs, mushrooms and berries she finds.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 142fcfa2-5332-4fcc-b204-23f4b59d2d14 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:00:59 +0000 2026 no full At The Beach! At The Beach! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Sarah's house is a hop, skip, and jump from the Pacific Ocean. Meagan is a stone's throw from Lake Michigan. But each of these midlife ladies enjoys her own personal beach culture. In this episode Meagan and Sarah talk about how they "do" the beach, from floppy hats to favorite beverages, backpack chairs to beach reads.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Sarah&#39;s house is a hop, skip, and jump from the Pacific Ocean. Meagan is a stone&#39;s throw from Lake Michigan. But each of these midlife ladies enjoys her own personal beach culture. In this episode Meagan and Sarah talk about how they &#34;do&#34; the beach, from floppy hats to favorite beverages, backpack chairs to beach reads. </p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> e20bb05c-f1f3-4476-9dc6-378a71e5abaa https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 2218 no full Solo Road Trips! Solo Road Trips! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers For decades, most of our longer car rides involved, at the very least, a spouse - and usually, a car full of kids as well. In midlife, Meagan and Sarah are leaning into more and more opportunities for solo car travel, and in this episode we discuss where we're going, what we're listening to, and where we're stopping along the way - as well as the midlife-lady lessons we're learning from leaning into those solo hours on the road.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>For decades, most of our longer car rides involved, at the very least, a spouse - and usually, a car full of kids as well. In midlife, Meagan and Sarah are leaning into more and more opportunities for solo car travel, and in this episode we discuss where we&#39;re going, what we&#39;re listening to, and where we&#39;re stopping along the way - as well as the midlife-lady lessons we&#39;re learning from leaning into those solo hours on the road.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> cff678d1-ac91-4445-8a38-a8ed5c68a570 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:00:05 +0000 2140 no full Sarah Grows Avocados! Sarah Grows Avocados! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers With trees producing fruit nine months of the year, Sarah has thoughts on everything from harvesting to handling the bounty. For most of us, avocados are a once-in-a-while treat. For Sarah - whose family became owners of three mature avocado trees when they moved into their current home - they're more akin to a lifestyle. In this episode, Sarah shares what she's learned about caring for avocado trees, how her family keeps up with a steady harvest April through December, and some of her favorite dishes to make with the avo-abundance. Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic. Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy For most of us, avocados are a once-in-a-while treat. For Sarah - whose family became owners of three mature avocado trees when they moved into their current home - they're more akin to a lifestyle. In this episode, Sarah shares what she's learned about caring for avocado trees, how her family keeps up with a steady harvest April through December, and some of her favorite dishes to make with the avo-abundance.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>For most of us, avocados are a once-in-a-while treat. For Sarah - whose family became owners of three mature avocado trees when they moved into their current home - they&#39;re more akin to a lifestyle. In this episode, Sarah shares what she&#39;s learned about caring for avocado trees, how her family keeps up with a steady harvest April through December, and some of her favorite dishes to make with the avo-abundance.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 67d654b0-9765-4265-bc55-dd7408e8d84b http://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:00:38 +0000 2269 no full Meagan Tends Chickens! Meagan Tends Chickens! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Raising backyard chickens has been a longtime dream of Meagan's, and in her 40s, she was finally able to take a flying, wing-flapping leap. Now three years into her backyard chicken adventure, Meagan shares the real poop on being a chicken tender: buying chicks and hatching them at home, dealing with losses and mean roosters, pecking-order drama and more.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Raising backyard chickens has been a longtime dream of Meagan&#39;s, and in her 40s, she was finally able to take a flying, wing-flapping leap. Now three years into her backyard chicken adventure, Meagan shares the real poop on being a chicken tender: buying chicks and hatching them at home, dealing with losses and mean roosters, pecking-order drama and more.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> c959893d-344b-4f6f-974a-2ded397457c3 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:38 +0000 2406 no full We Love Candles! We Love Candles! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Sarah loves candles...and when it comes to scents, shapes, vessels and placement, she has some pretty specific preferences. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah each share how candles fit into the overall atmosphere of their homes, and Sarah shares her experience in making candles as well as tips on how to clean and re-use spent candle jars. Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic. Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 10% when you log into your account. One time use only. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Sarah loves candles...and when it comes to scents, shapes, vessels and placement, she has some pretty specific preferences. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah each share how candles fit into the overall atmosphere of their homes, and Sarah shares her experience in making candles as well as tips on how to clean and re-use spent candle jars.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.



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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Sarah <em>loves</em> candles...and when it comes to scents, shapes, vessels and placement, she has some pretty specific preferences. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah each share how candles fit into the overall atmosphere of their homes, and Sarah shares her experience in making candles as well as tips on how to clean and re-use spent candle jars.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> abac83d3-163c-4d61-b61c-ee39dd1859c3 http://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:05:00 +0000 2204 no full Let's Go Kayaking! Let's Go Kayaking! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Meagan used to have a recurring dream in which she was paddling a small boat, close to the water, with the plants along the shoreline close enough to touch. It took her until her mid-30s to realize: oh, I was kayaking! In the first episode of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits, Sarah and Meagan discuss their experiences paddling a variety of waterways from river to lake to ocean and future excursions they hope to take, and Meagan shares her thoughts on renting vs. buying a kayak and why buying her own at the age of 40 felt like such a pivotal midlife-lady moment. Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic. Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 10% when you log into your account. One time use only. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Meagan used to have a recurring dream in which she was paddling a small boat, close to the water, the plants along the shoreline close enough to touch. It took her until her mid-30s to realize: oh, that was kayaking!

In the first episode of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits, Sarah and Meagan discuss their experiences paddling a variety of waterways from river to lake to ocean and future excursions they hope to take. Meagan also shares her thoughts on renting vs. buying a kayak and why buying her own at the age of 40 felt like such a pivotal midlife-lady moment.

Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. 

Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.

Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.


  



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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>Meagan used to have a recurring dream in which she was paddling a small boat, close to the water, the plants along the shoreline close enough to touch. It took her until her mid-30s to realize: oh, <em>that was kayaking!</em></p><p>In the first episode of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits, Sarah and Meagan discuss their experiences paddling a variety of waterways from river to lake to ocean and future excursions they hope to take. Meagan also shares her thoughts on renting vs. buying a kayak and why buying her own at the age of 40 felt like such a pivotal midlife-lady moment.</p><p>Find an expanded episode story with photos and links at http://www.midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com. </p><p>Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic! Check out our favorite styles at https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/p/vionic.</p><p>Listeners of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits can use code MIDLIFE at vionicshoes.com to save 15% when you log into your account. One time use only.</p><p><br></p><p>  </p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> 5a0e2097-3855-469c-ac71-5fa25de27ea3 http://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 2159 no trailer Welcome to Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits! Welcome to Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits! Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers Our first two episodes drop June 17, 2025! We’re Meagan and Sarah, forty-something women who live in different states and have a lot of different interests between us. On Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits we'll be talking about all the ways we're enjoying this stage of life, and getting to know ourselves as we move through it. From travel and hobbies to food, wellness, style and more, we are leaning into leisure in midlife, and we can't wait to share our adventures with you. The first two episodes of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits drop on June 17, 2025. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit us at midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com to get an email each time a new episode drops. We look forward to sharing some of the pastimes and passions that make us tick - and that make midlife more fun. Welcome to Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits, launching June 17! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy We’re Meagan and Sarah, forty-something women who live in different states and have a lot of different interests between us. On Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits we'll be talking about all the ways we're enjoying this stage of life, and getting to know ourselves as we move through it. From travel and hobbies to food, wellness, style and more, we are leaning into leisure in midlife, and we can't wait to share our adventures with you. 

The first two episodes of Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits drop on June 17, 2025. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit us at midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com to get an email each time a new episode drops. We look forward to sharing some of the pastimes and passions that make us tick - and that make midlife more fun.

Welcome to Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits, launching June 17!



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Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy]]> <p>We’re Meagan and Sarah, forty-something women who live in different states and have a lot of different interests between us. On Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits we&#39;ll be talking about all the ways we&#39;re enjoying this stage of life, and getting to know ourselves as we move through it. From travel and hobbies to food, wellness, style and more, we are leaning into leisure in midlife, and we can&#39;t wait to share our adventures with you. </p><p><strong>The first two episodes of <em>Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits</em> drop on June 17, 2025.</strong> Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit us at <a href="http://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com" rel="nofollow">midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com</a> to get an email each time a new episode drops. We look forward to sharing some of the pastimes and passions that make us tick - and that make midlife more fun.</p><p>Welcome to Midlife Lady Leisure Pursuits, launching June 17!</p><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a><br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a> e527a82c-5b78-473e-8993-d0103e548b75 https://midlifeladyleisurepursuits.substack.com/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:16:13 +0000 78 no