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 • 22 episodes

The Midlife Mess

Latest Episodes

Flashback Friday: Mom-Strong in Midlife with My Trainer, Lauren

New episodes over Summer Break are tough, so this is the first in my Summer Flashback Friday Series! This is a good one to start with...Lauren is insightful and our gym-convos are, of course, unhinged! Enjoy!Lara’s first gues...

June 19, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 22 • 57:12

Episode 21: Can you burn too much hay?

What if the Burned Haystack Method works...and you're still left wondering where all the needles are?After finishing Burn the Haystack and diving back into online dating, Lara expected to have a clearer strategy. Instead, she fo...

June 05, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 21 • 53:18

Episode 20: Burn the Haystack, Bumble & Midlife Dating Reality Checks 🔥🧠

This week on The Midlife Mess, I’m diving into the viral dating philosophy from Burn the Haystack by Dr. Jennie Young — and honestly? I feel personally attacked in the best possible way.I break down:What the “Burn th...

May 20, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 20 • 51:39

Episode 19: The 8 Rules of Love Hit Hard in Midlife

This week on The Midlife Mess, I’m talking about love—but not just the romantic kind.After revisiting 8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty, I found myself reflecting on something that hit even harder this time around: society teaches us ...

April 30, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 19 • 32:01

Episode 18: Spring Break Mess

This week, Lara shares a very real recap of the past couple of weeks—from spring break comparison spirals and a meaningful trip with her daughter, to friendship accountability, letting go of someone from her past, and processing tragic loss in ...

April 16, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 18 • 48:11