Episode 50 ~ Porch Conversations: Favorite Things Edition | Cozy Living & Midlife Must-Haves

S2 ~ E58: From Zoom to Real Life: The Friendship We Didn't Expect

What happens when two podcast hosts who have recorded together for more than a year finally meet face to face? In this episode, Kim Mosiman and Rachel Lavin share what it was like to discover that the friendship they'd built through weekly conversations felt just as natural in person. Their conversation explores long-distance friendships, the way relationships change as we get older, why our circles often become smaller, and how honesty and consistency create trust that lasts. If you've ever wondered how to build deeper friendships in a busy, connected world, this episode is for you. #wholewomanpodcast #middleagedfriendship #girltime

S2 ~ E57: How Do you Know When It's Time To Move On?

After last week's inspiring conversation with Angela Rakis, Kim and Rachel reflect on their own career journeys and the unexpected paths that led them to where they are today. From restaurants and gyms to writing, coaching, organizing, and entrepreneurship, they share what they've learned about following dreams, avoiding burnout, asking for help, and building a life that aligns with who they've become. Whether you're considering a career change, retirement, a new business, or simply wondering if there's another chapter ahead, this episode is an encouraging reminder that it's never too late to grow, learn something new, or pursue the work you're meant to do. After you listen, jump over to Substack for some post show reflections.

S2 ~ E56: There's Enough for All of Us: Angela Rakis on Business, Community & Starting Over

What if the biggest lie women have believed is that someone else's success means there's less available for us?In this episode of The Whole Woman Podcast, Kim Mosiman and Rachel Lavin welcome business strategist Angela Rakis of Favorite Daughter LLC for a conversation about second careers, entrepreneurship, community, and why collaboration will always take us further than competition.Angela shares her remarkable journey from New York advertising agencies to culinary school, corporate leadership at Whole Foods, and eventually building a business that helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs gain clarity, navigate change, and grow with confidence.Together, they explore career pivots, the courage to start over, knowing when it's time to ask for help, building authentic businesses, and why success isn't about competing for a limited number of opportunities.One of the most powerful moments of the conversation comes when Angela reminds us:"There is room for all of us. It's not a pie with just a certain amount of slices in it."Whether you're considering a career change, starting a business, or simply wondering what's next in this season of life, this episode is a reminder that your experience matters, your gifts are needed, and there truly is enough for all of us.In this episode:• Why careers look more like jungle gyms than ladders• How layoffs and setbacks can become unexpected opportunities• The importance of finding your unique message• Why women don't have to compete to succeed• Knowing when to hire an expert instead of figuring it out alone• Building authentic businesses in the age of AI and social media• Rediscovering your purpose when your work no longer fitsThe conversation doesn't end when the microphones turn off. Join us on Substack for our weekly after-show thoughts, behind-the-scenes reflections, links to everything we mention in the episode, and a place to keep the conversation going. We'd love to have you there.

S2 ~ Episode 55: You Don't Have to Do It All

Do you ever feel like you have to be completely overwhelmed before you're "allowed" to ask for help? In this episode of The Whole Woman Podcast, Kim Mosiman and Rachel Lavin explore why so many women wait until they're exhausted before hiring an expert, working with a coach, seeing a therapist, or simply asking for support. From housekeepers and home organizers to writing coaches, counselors, meal services, and personal trainers, they discuss how investing in the right help isn't about luxury—it's about creating more time, peace, and space for the life you actually want to live. Along the way, they share personal stories about laundry services in New York City, maintaining a home you love, growing businesses in midlife, learning to value your time, and why asking for help may be one of the healthiest decisions you can make. If you've ever thought: • "I should be able to do this myself." • "I'll ask for help when things calm down." • "Maybe I don't really need an expert...". ..this conversation is for you. In this episode: Why women often wait too long to ask for help The difference between needing rescue and wanting support How experts create systems that bring lasting peace Why hiring help can actually save time, energy, and money Midlife, second careers, and learning from people who've gone before us How to decide what's worth outsourcing If you enjoyed today's conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who needs permission to stop carrying everything alone. #TheWholeWomanPodcast #WomenOver50 #MidlifeWomen

S2~ E54: From Watermelon Seeds to Wet Hair: Old Wives’ Tales We Had to Revisit

What do crossing your eyes, swallowing gum, going outside with wet hair, cracking your knuckles, and eating watermelon seeds all have in common? According to the women who raised us, they could apparently ruin your life.In this first episode of year two of The Whole Woman Podcast, Kim Mosiman and Rachel Lavin are diving into the old wives’ tales, superstitions, and childhood myths they grew up hearing—and in some cases, repeating. From “feed a cold, starve a fever” to “coffee stunts your growth,” “sugar makes kids hyper,” and “don’t swim right after you eat,” they’re sorting through which stories still make them laugh, which ones may have a tiny grain of truth, and which ones deserve to be retired for good.Along the way, they talk about family sayings passed down through generations, the strange staying power of superstition, the stories they told their own kids, and the difference between harmless nostalgia and living in fear. They also wander into conversations about cardinals, black bears, stormy mornings, bird encounters, and the beauty of noticing the world around us with curiosity instead of anxiety.If you grew up hearing warnings about black cats, broken mirrors, watermelon seeds, gum in your stomach, coffee, coats, cracked knuckles, or stepping on sidewalk cracks, this episode will feel like a trip back in time—with plenty of laughter along the way.In this episode, we talk about:~ Old wives’ tales about sickness, food, weather, and childhood behavior~ Superstitions about black cats, pennies, broken mirrors, birds, and omens~ Which old wives’ tales actually have a little truth behind them~ How stories get passed down through generations~ Why some myths stick around longer than facts~ The difference between fun family folklore and fear-based thinkingIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who grew up hearing the exact same warnings. And we’d love to hear from you in the comments: What old wives’ tale or superstition did you grow up believing?#WholeWomanPodcast #OldWivesTales #MidlifeConversations