{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"197. Midlife Fantasy Fun: Dungeons and Dragons in the Empty Nest","description":"Step into the world of Dungeons and Dragons with Terri and Melissa on the latest episode of the 'Mixing Up Midlife' podcast! Join them for a dose of midlife fantasy fun as they delve into this beloved role-playing game from the cozy confines of their Empty Nest. Listen in as Terri and Melissa share their initial confusion and subsequent fascination with D&amp;amp;D, discussing how they believe playing this game could expand their creativity and imagination. Mentioned on the episode:  Listen to Your Mom and Dad Watch Your Mom and Dad&amp;nbsp; Play Dungeons and Dragons Libby Library Fourth Wing &amp;nbsp; We may receive a small commission for products linked &amp;nbsp; Try It or Buy It OPI nailpolish tiktok OPI infinite shine &amp;nbsp; Weekend Watch Fargo &amp;nbsp; Mix It Up with US Leave Us A Voicemail&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Terri on Instagram &amp;nbsp;Melissa on Instagram &amp;nbsp;Join the Mixing Up Midlife Discussion Facebook Group Email Us:&amp;nbsp;MixingupMidlife@gmail.com &amp;nbsp;Visit the Mixing Up Midlife website Maybe Find Us on TikTok Youtube &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Theme 01:19 Exploring the Intrigue of Dungeons and Dragons 02:29 The Connection Between Fantasy and Creativity 03:36 Personal Experiences and Perceptions of Dungeons and Dragons 06:04 The Appeal of Role-Playing Games 06:33 The Challenge of Imagination and Storytelling 06:48 Exploring the Possibility of Playing Dungeons and Dragons 10:27 The Potential of Dungeons and Dragons in Popular Culture 13:10 Invitation to Listeners and Conclusion 14:33 Discussing Dark Comedies 15:09 Exploring Sci-Fi and Fantasy 16:05 Diving into Audiobooks 17:20 The Romance of Reading 20:00 Exploring TikTok Trends 21:01 Try It or Buy It: Nail Polish Edition 21:39 Life Updates and Future Plans 23:52 Reflecting on the Podcast Journey ","author_name":"Mixing Up Midlife","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mixingupmidlife.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30073783\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/168136213"}