Messy Middlescence

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tara@taraconti.com

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Season 4 Premiere: What Does It Mean to Transform?

October 06, 2026

It is hard to believe, but today we launch Season 4 of Messy Middlescence with our 63rd episode! As we have done for the past few seasons, we begin by looking back at our respective summers. We describe the highlights and moments that will stay with us as we move into cooler weather and the more structured/scheduled days of fall.We also introduce our new theme of “Transformation” for the upcoming season. We discuss how we landed on this theme, along with some of our reservations and concerns ...

Little p's (Re-release) and The Power of Small Experiments

August 25, 2026

As we continue to revisit some earlier episodes of Messy Middlescence this summer, we're bringing back an episode from Season #2 called "Little P's." It explores an idea that seems to keep showing up for us: maybe we don't need to figure out one big Purpose for our lives. Maybe we need to pay closer attention to the smaller things that interest us, bring us joy and are curious about.Tara is currently reading Range by David Epstein, which explores the value of experimenting, trying different t...

Err on the Side of Presence (Re-release)

August 06, 2026

We decided the summer break is an ideal time to re-release some earlier Messy Middlescence episodes. Maybe you are a new listener and unfamiliar with our earlier seasons. Or, perhaps you are a long-time listener but some topics may resonate differently if you choose to re-listen.Our first re-release is the opening episode of Season #2 titled "Err on the Side of Presence". The theme for Season #2 was grief -- in all the different forms it can take and all the different ways it can affect us. T...

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How do I get in touch with Messy Middlescence?

Messy Middlescence is hosted by Tara Conti Bansal and Christina Conti Donovan. Its publicly listed email is tara@taraconti.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Messy Middlescence?

The publicly listed email for Messy Middlescence: tara@taraconti.com.

How many listeners does Messy Middlescence have?

Podseeker estimates Messy Middlescence reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Messy Middlescence?

Messy Middlescence typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Founders, practitioners, and subject-matter experts whose work or experience is relevant to midlife, relationships, grief, connection, or related life issues. Common among recent guests: Founded a relevant organization or service. Recent guests include Christine Passo and Scott Kelsey.

How hard is it to get booked on Messy Middlescence?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Messy Middlescence cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Midlife, Life Transitions, Grief, and Relationships. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.