About Midrising
What is Midrising?
Midrising is a podcast, a set of practical guides and a growing community for Gen X women in midlife who are working out what comes next. We make honest conversations and useful tools for the middle shift, the stretch of life where the old plan stops fitting and a new one hasn't formed yet.
Who is Midrising for?
Midrising is for Gen X women, usually in their 40s, 50s and early 60s, who feel restless, stuck or ready for change. You don't need to know what you want yet. Most of the people who find us don't.
What is the middle shift?
The middle shift is the period in midlife when your priorities, energy, relationships and sense of purpose start to change, often all at once. Midrising exists to help you make sense of it and decide what to do next.
Who is behind Midrising?
Midrising was founded by Gill Townsend in New South Wales, Australia.
The podcast
What is Midrising Conversations?
Midrising Conversations is our podcast for women in midlife, hosted by Gill Townsend and Barbara Scalzi. Each episode is an honest conversation about the things that come up in the middle shift.
Where can I listen?
You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, or on the podcast page at midrising.com.au.
How often do new episodes come out?
New episodes are released approximately every fortnight.
Guides and products
What is "What the hell do I do now?"?
What the hell do I do now? is a guide for women who know something needs to change, but you can’t quite name what.
It’ll help you clear some headspace, work out what no longer fits, and get closer to what you actually want next.
What are the interactive guides?
The PDF has had a good run. Our interactive guides replace the ebook you download, skim and forget with something you actually do. You work through it one step at a time on a private, password-protected site, with polls, quizzes, moving images and other interactive touches that keep it fun instead of flat. You can also type your real answers to the questions along the way, which gives you somewhere safe to say what you actually think and feel. You get your own personal access when you buy or sign up.
Are my answers private?
Yes. The answers you enter in a guide are saved anonymously. We never ask for your name, email or any other personal details with your answers, so nobody you know can see or retrieve what you write. We use the anonymous answers together, as a whole, to understand what women in midlife need so we can keep making useful products.
How do I get my guide after I buy?
Everything we sell is digital and nothing is posted to you. After checkout you'll get an email with your download or your access details. If it doesn't arrive, check your junk or promotions folder, then email hello@midrising.com.au.
What are the free resources?
We offer a free resource so you can try Midrising before you buy anything. If you feel restless, start here.
What currency are your prices in?
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD).
Refunds and support
What is your refund policy?
If you buy a paid digital product and it isn't for you, email us within 30 days of purchase and we'll refund you. No questions asked. This is in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Do you offer subscriptions?
No. Midrising doesn't currently offer subscriptions. You pay once for each guide.
How do I contact you?
Email hello@midrising.com.au. We'll reply as soon as we can. We aim to respond to all emails within 24hrs, Monday to Friday.
Important to know
Is Midrising therapy or medical advice?
No. Our guides, podcast and templates are general information and prompts for reflection. They don't replace advice from a doctor, psychologist or other qualified professional. If you're finding things hard, please talk to your doctor. In Australia you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, and in an emergency call 000.
Can I share my guide with someone else?
Your purchase is for you. Please don't share your login or files, but you're very welcome to tell a friend about Midrising so she can get her own.
Do I have to be in Australia?
No. Midrising is based in Australia, but anyone can buy our digital products. Prices are in AUD.