The Midlife Mess

Welcome to The Midlife Mess Podcast! A podcast about the mess that is midlife, how to cope in your relationships, interpersonally, and the world during this time of life. Hosted by, Lara Thompson, a 42-year-old single mom and professional. In each episode Lara will use her background knowledge of psychology and mindset to discuss a self-improvement strategy or hot topic in a way that brings empathy and understanding for women and men. So, unless every aspect of your life is perfect, join the discussion every Wednesday, and please subscribe, rate, review, and follow TheMidlifeMessPod on Instagram.

Podcasting since 2025 • 30 episodes

The Midlife Mess

Latest Episodes

We Need To Talk About Jane Doe

Me Too happened years ago. How the hell are we still here?The allegations involving Jane Doe and seven Cornell fraternity members are horrific. But the conversation underneath the headline—about entitlement, loyalty, consent, and whose f...

October 14, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 6 • 36:00

I don’t need a man, BUT I still want one...

I haven’t been on a first date in about a year—and after this recap, you’ll understand why. From dating photos pulled from the archives to men waiting for me to follow up, I’m sharing the experiences that wore me out—and the $60 Hinge ...

October 07, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 5 • 43:27

From Behind the Bar to Raising the Bar with Shana Swain

Shana Swain has a way of turning a stranger into a friend—and a Wednesday dinner into a story you’ll still be thinking about days later.I met Shana nearly six years ago while she was bartending at Zen. Now we work together in real estate...

September 30, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 4 • 1:41:52

What is actually happening in my ADHD brain?

I was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at 21, but for the next two decades, my understanding of it was basically: I have trouble concentrating.Now, after my 8-year-old daughter's ADHD diagnosis, I’m realizing just how much that e...

September 23, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 3 • 47:57

Why I Love A Man In Uniform

Why are some women irresistibly drawn to a man in uniform—while others immediately see a red flag?In this episode, Lara explores what a uniform can symbolize: competence, discipline, courage, service, protection, and the reassuring possi...

September 16, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 2 • 35:31