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Two longtime friends sit down to talk about navigating “Midlife”-- that place where you find yourself post-40 and in the middle of raising kids, helping aging parents and tending to your own mental, physical and spiritual well being. Creating a forum for people in midlife is a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, inspire, and empower. We hope this podcast will reflect the vibrancy, wisdom, and transformation that comes with this stage of life while providing helpful, humorous insight, expert advice and inspiration.
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Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
What if midlife isn’t about slowing down—but about a creative and meaningful comeback?
On this episode of Midlife Talkshop, we sit down with Steve Van Dam, founding member of the 90s band Everything, best known for their hit song “Who Got the Hooch?” Steve shares stories from the road, touring with iconic bands like Dave Matthews Band, and what it’s been like to reunite with his band nearly 30 years later for a comeback tour.
But this conversation goes beyond nostalgia. Steve is also the founder of Light The Music, an organization bringing music creation into schools and community centers, especially for underserved communities, giving young people access to creativity, confidence, and hope for a brighter future.
In this episode, we talk about:
-Creativity and reinvention in midlife
-Turning life experience into impact
-Behind-the-scenes tour stories (funny and inspiring!)
-Why some of our most meaningful chapters happen later in life
The Golden nugget from this episode:
“Your soul purpose-what you should be doing, is this intersection of your skills, your experience and your passion— what you love to do, what you’re good at doing and what you have experience with— at the intersection of that, is your sweet spot. And here’s the thing, it’s not just what’s going to fulfill you the most— it’s where you’re going to outcompete everybody because nobody else has that same thing. It’s not like you should just be doing that because it makes you feel good, it’s because you’re going to be the BEST at that.” - Steve Van Dam
Whether you’re navigating midlife, dreaming of a second act, or just love great stories from the music world, this episode will inspire you to see midlife as a time of opportunity and growth.
Listen and follow Midlife Talkshop for more conversations that prove your best chapter is ahead.
Links for mentions in this episode:
Midlife Talkshop: https://linktr.ee/midlifetalkshoppodcast | @midlifetalkshoppodcast
The Band Everything: https://thebandeverything.com | @thebandeverything @steverything
Light the Music: https://www.lightthemusic.com | @lightthemusic
Shannon Montsinger Music On Apple Music produced by Steve Van Dam: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fly/1042784857 | @shannonmontsingermusic
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