Wrong Side of 40

Our Favorite Christmas Traditions

Happy Holidays from the Wrong Side of 40! In this episode, Jean and Caroline share their favorite Christmas traditions from their childhood as well as the new traditions they've made with their own families. Don't forget to check our show notes at carolinefardig.com/wrongsideof40 for the recipes from this episode. Grab your favorite treats and celebrate the season with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

Holiday Sanity

Want to sail through the holidays this year with ease? We've got tips and strategies to keep you feeling great inside and out during the most hectic season of the year. Get yourself ready with our "Self-Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself" checklist, and keep your cool with our "Holiday Sanity" guide. And since we didn't think we'd told you how we came to be podcast co-hosts and friends, we tell the story of how we met. Check out our show notes at carolinefardig.com/wrongsideof40 for our checklists and an easy holiday breakfast recipe. Come chill with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

The Wrong Side of 40 Gift Guide

Get a jump on your holiday shopping with our gift ideas. We have our friend Lanea Stagg reading an excerpt from her cookbook, Recipe Records, plus an interview with Caroline's childhood friend, Sarah Capehart, founder, owner, and CEO of Alegria Jewelry, who started her company in midlife to follow her heart and purpose. And then Caroline and Jean duke it out over hot chocolate vs. coffee. Hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

The New and Improved Wrong Side of 40

We're back! After a (long!) break, Wrong Side of 40 is back and better than ever with a new co-host, Jean Knight Pace. On this episode, we have some Halloween treats for you as well as an interview with Caroline's college buddy, Jeremy Seger, about midlife fitness. Hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

Ghost Hunting and Cringe Bingeing

What's an empty nester to do with all her newfound free time? Hunt ghosts, of course! Join Caroline's friend Jody Hess as she takes us on a behind-the-scenes look at paranormal investigation. Jean and Caroline cook up some healthy Halloween treats for grown-ups. Kerrie Olzak is back to tell us about some dark and disturbing streaming shows that will give new meaning to Netflix and chill, and Caroline's son Will is here to talk about one of our favorite pastimes, watching cringey and horrifying movies that make our skin crawl. Join us on the Wrong Side of 40, if you dare...

Podcasting, Printmaking, and Primping

Our multi-hyphenate friend Lanea Stagg is back on the pod, talking about her experience in podcasting that dates back to way before it was cool. Caroline travels to Bluestocking Social to hear about printmaking from owner Matt Fitzpatrick. And our pal Jennifer Vinson returns with more not-so-basic beauty tips to get our hair and nails ready for summer. Come hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40!

Pro Tips from the Experts

What's stopping you from writing the Great American Novel, taking the perfect photo, finding your new favorite binge series, and giving the perfect gift? Nothing, after listening to this podcast! Author Nichole Christoff will talk you through your writer's block. Photographer Jennifer Vinson will give you the inside scoop on making even your phone photos look like a pro took them. Kerrie Olzak has you covered on feel-good TV. And Bluestocking Social has the perfect pair of earrings for the bibliophile in your life. You'll definitely want to take note of this episode of Wrong Side of 40. And if you can't, we've got you covered--show notes are available at www.carolinefardig.com/wrongsideof40!

Books, Books, Books...This Episode Is Lit

We're all about books today on the Wrong Side of 40! In this episode, Caroline takes a trip to our local bookshop to interview owners Annie and Matt Fitzpatrick of Bluestocking Social about notable reads, opening a store during the pandemic, and their infamous "mystery reads." Speaking of mystery, Caroline treats you to a dramatic reading of an excerpt from her mystery novel, DEAD SPRINT. After listening, in case you're left wondering, no, she's not a professional voice actor. And finally, Caroline's son Will is back for a conversation about autocaps. To capitalize or not to capitalize...that is the question. The only way to find out the answer is to come hang with us on the Wrong Side of 40.
 

Host-Guest Switcheroo, Stupid Hobbies, and 80’s Fashion

An unusual day on the Wrong Side of 40...Kayla Yeh pulls a switcheroo and interviews Caroline, Kerrie Olzak shares some of her "stupid" (her words, not ours) hobbies and total craft fails, and Carolyn Aspenson comes on to dish about whether or not the Forenza sweaters and mom jeans that were the staples of our teenage wardrobes could still be considered rad in today's fashion world. Oh, and the "explicit" warning label for this episode is because of Kerrie's f-bomb during her segment.  Thanks, Kerrie.

The Skinny on Diet and Fitness after 40, Self-Publishing, and Sports Drinks

Jean and Caroline discuss self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. Jennifer Vinson comes on to share how she's had to tweak her lifestyle to stay fit on the wrong side of 40. Gym owner Lanea Stagg and Caroline sit around and drink sports drinks, and Kerrie Olzak and Caroline reminisce about our old pal Strawberry Shortcake. Come hang out with us on the Wrong Side of 40.