{"podcast":{"title":"Half Betty","slug":"half-betty-7116758","podcast_index_feed_id":7116758,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/half-betty","website_url":"http://halfbetty.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Q5yIERMOPGwmhe68GVSpZQprYbbxuaVBb9sXY3oo5Vg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YTVj/YmRhMGRjOTFkMzk2/MDQxMGFlMDBiNmM1/M2Q2ZC5wbmc.jpg","author":"Andrea Rathborne & Krista Gruen","episode_count":33,"summary":"Podcast founder Andrea Rathborne and the iconic Betty White share the same birth date - January 17th. In 2022, as Betty would have celebrated her 100th birthday, Andrea turned 50—Half Betty’s age. This milestone sparked a powerful reflection: Betty White achieved more between 50 and 100 than in her first 50 years, suggesting that midlife is not an end but a bold, new beginning. Inspired by Betty’s legacy, Andrea saw turning 50 as the gateway to a second, even greater life chapter - one full of possibility, reimagination, and purpose. This vision gave rise to Half Betty, a bold and vibrant community where midlife women come together to feel supported, inspired, informed, and deeply valued. It’s a space where the stories of their next chapter take shape and the extraordinary potential of their second scene unfolds.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-21T06:22:17.256145+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-betty-7116758"},"episode":{"title":"Carolyn Hawes and Diane Brennan: The Devil, Betty & SPF","slug":"carolyn-hawes-and-diane-brennan-the-devil-betty-spf","published_at":"2026-02-20T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-betty-7116758/carolyn-hawes-and-diane-brennan-the-devil-betty-spf","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-betty-7116758","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c5fb871","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/3c5fb871/c10172cf.mp3","summary":"Andrea and Krista welcome not one, but two fantastic new guests to Half Betty - the duo behind the brilliant and fun The Devil Wears SPF podcast, Carolyn Hawes and Diane Brennan. In this episode, we hear from both women about the experiences that have shaped them, the lessons that landed them here, and their visions for full, vibrant, sun-protected futures. Carolyn and Diane explore themes of self-worth, agency, and the power of women, creating space for honesty and care. They share stories of resilience, transformation, and the courage it takes to live life on their own terms - navigating challenges, redefining freedom, and prioritizing health, joy, and purpose. Their podcast blends “Skincare and SoulCare,” tackling topics including aging, self-love, wellness humour and insight. Looking ahead, they share dreams of exploring beauty rituals and cultural definitions of wellness around the world - a continuation of their journey together as friends and co-creators. This episode is a conversation about living intentionally, embracing change, and the ways women support and lift each other while navigating life’s transitions. Bios Carolyn Hawes is a former editor and general contractor whose midlife journey led her to rethink health, work, and identity. After years of people-pleasing shaped by childhood and an early marriage that ended in divorce, Carolyn began the work of becoming “self-authored,” learning to voice her own needs and opinions - both for herself and as a model for her daughter. In her late forties, menopause-related symptoms disrupted her ability to work and prompted a year-long pause to focus on healing and learning. With guidance from women’s health specialists, she began rebuilding her health and, at 53, chose early retirement to design a life rooted in pu…","meta_description":"Andrea and Krista welcome not one, but two fantastic new guests to Half Betty - the duo behind the brilliant and fun The Devil Wears SPF podcast, Carolyn…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4128,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/half-betty-7116758/episodes/carolyn-hawes-and-diane-brennan-the-devil-betty-spf/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/half-betty-7116758/carolyn-hawes-and-diane-brennan-the-devil-betty-spf.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}