Actress Ashley Jones (The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Beyond the Gates) joins host Diana Maria Riva to talk about recognizing anxiety as a legit symptom of perimenopause, her uninvited notification from the AARP, and how forgiveness and even friendship is possible after divorce. Ashley and Diana also quiz a couple of 30-something’s on what is considered TMI on a first date, ageism in daytime TV, and how day-trading has made her feel more empowered than ever.

Actress Ashley Jones (The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital, Beyond the Gates) joins host Diana Maria Riva to talk about recognizing anxiety as a legit symptom of perimenopause, her uninvited notification from the AARP, and how forgiveness and even friendship is possible after divorce. Ashley and Diana also quiz a couple of 30-something&rsquo;s on what is considered TMI on a first date, ageism in daytime TV, and how day-trading has made her feel more empowered than ever.

Diana Maria Riva hosts the weekly podcast for GenX women navigating midlife’s most fantastic bullsh*t. Through laughs, tears, or tears and laughter, Diana invites her squads from Ohio to Hollywood for some real talk on being the boss, the empty nester and the caretaker, all while battling night sweats AND being the linchpins of society. From the FUPA to the hot flash, it's time for women to have unpolished, unfiltered conversations about the midlife roller coaster. With all the changes, surprises and WTFs, join Diana and celebrity guests, experts, and allies as they tackle everything in the second act of life, love, sex and society, as we ask… How hard can it be?

Diana Maria Riva hosts the weekly podcast for GenX women navigating midlife&rsquo;s most fantastic bullsh*t. Through laughs, tears, or tears and laughter, Diana invites her squads from Ohio to Hollywood for some real talk on being the boss, the empty nester and the caretaker, all while battling night sweats AND being the linchpins of society. From the FUPA to the hot flash, it's time for women to have unpolished, unfiltered conversations about the midlife roller coaster. With all the changes, surprises and WTFs, join Diana and celebrity guests, experts, and allies as they tackle everything in the second act of life, love, sex and society, as we ask&hellip; How hard can it be?

How Hard Can It Be? with Diana Maria Riva

Ashley Jones on the AARP Ambush, Dating Profiles, and Co-Parenting After Divorce

Broadway superstar and Tony winner Shoshana Bean (The Lost Boys, Wicked, Hell’s Kitchen) joins host Diana Maria Riva to talk about what women in midlife often don’t hear: You’re just getting started. Shoshana and Diana get into the lie that “youth” is a woman’s only superpower, the invaluable asset of a woman’s age and experience , and how even missed opportunities have a purpose. Shoshana shares about the breakup behind her latest album, how healing heartbreak looks vastly different in your late 40’s versus your 20’s, and closes with a little sample of Diana’s favorite song.

Broadway superstar and Tony winner Shoshana Bean (The Lost Boys, Wicked, Hell&rsquo;s Kitchen) joins host Diana Maria Riva to talk about what women in midlife often don&rsquo;t hear: You&rsquo;re just getting started. Shoshana and Diana get into the lie that &ldquo;youth&rdquo; is a woman&rsquo;s only superpower, the invaluable asset of a woman&rsquo;s age and experience , and how even missed opportunities have a purpose. Shoshana shares about the breakup behind her latest album, how healing heartbreak looks vastly different in your late 40&rsquo;s versus your 20&rsquo;s, and closes with a little sample of Diana&rsquo;s favorite song.

Shoshana Bean on Heartbreak, Deciding She’s Just Getting Started, and Staying Wild

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The midlife makeup guru herself, Erica Taylor, joins the show this week to re-route your routine! She discusses the importance of skin prepping, how exfoliating is often the un-sexy answer to great makeup, and puffy versus sunken eyes remedies. Diana also dives into makeup myths or magic, Erica's favorite drugstore buys, and the one product she wouldn’t dare be buried without. 


You can find Erica’s book “The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look” here.

The midlife makeup guru herself, Erica Taylor, joins the show this week to re-route your routine! She discusses the importance of skin prepping, how exfoliating is often the un-sexy answer to great makeup, and puffy versus sunken eyes remedies. Diana also dives into makeup myths or magic, Erica's favorite drugstore buys, and the one product she wouldn&rsquo;t dare be buried without.&nbsp;
 You can find Erica&rsquo;s book &ldquo;The Magic of Makeup: Your Handbook for a Youthful, Radiant Look&rdquo; <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-magic-of-makeup-erica-taylor/1147831047?ean=9798890034274&amp;irclickid=1Fz30804nzWrRxqRENy%3AL3WgUkr3vwVmUXRz2Q0&amp;sharedid=&amp;irpid=5163860&amp;2sid=Linktree+Affiliate&amp;sourceid=22009&amp;AFF=&amp;Impact=&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1">here</a>.

Midlife Makeup Secrets, Must-Haves, and AbraCADAVER No More with Makeup Guru Erica Taylor

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Actress Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel, Overwatch, Apex Legends) stops by the show to talk about the challenges of choosing a career in TV/film in an Indian household, how she learned she doesn’t have to go through life with her fists up, and the loss that taught her how to move through grief and how to recognize her emotional triggers. Anjali also discusses the beauty of exploring new pursuits in life, and how her typical dislike of self-help books prompted her to write one of her own, “I Am Fun Size, And So Are You."

You can find Anjali's book here. 

Actress Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel, Overwatch, Apex Legends) stops by the show to talk about the challenges of choosing a career in TV/film in an Indian household, how she learned she doesn&rsquo;t have to go through life with her fists up, and the loss that taught her how to move through grief and how to recognize her emotional triggers. Anjali also discusses the beauty of exploring new pursuits in life, and how her typical dislike of self-help books prompted her to write one of her own, &ldquo;I Am Fun Size, And So Are You."
You can find Anjali's book <a href="https://iamfunsize.com/">here</a>.&nbsp;

Anjali Bhimani on Going After Your Dreams, Dealing with Grief, and Why Midlife isn’t All Downhill

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Ashley Jones on the AARP Ambush, Dating Profiles, and Co-Parenting After Divorce

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