Brooklyn has changed, but for those who grew up there, the memories never really leave.

In this episode, we're joined by Christopher Dalton Jr. and Patrick Borriello, hosts of the Voices of Brooklyn podcast, for a trip down memory lane. We talk about growing up in Brooklyn, the neighbourhoods, the characters, the school stories and what life was like before everyone had a phone and a camera ready to capture every embarrassing moment.

We also get into how much Brooklyn has changed over the years. Kids today seem to spend less time outside, while growing up back then meant being out of the house, exploring the neighbourhood and making memories with friends.

Patrick takes us behind the scenes of his time in the movie industry, including his work on Law & Order and how he first got into acting. We also hear how Patrick and Chris met and how their shared love of Brooklyn eventually brought them together.

Along the way, we discuss nostalgia, getting older but still wanting to feel younger, Chris being an old soul and why the past can sometimes feel closer than we think. It's a conversation about growing up, changing times, old friendships and the Brooklyn that will always live in their memories.

In this episode:

• What it was like growing up in Brooklyn
• How Brooklyn's neighbourhoods and communities have changed
• Kids free time today vs back then
• How Patrick and Chris met
• The difference between guest interviews and solo podcast episodes
• Midlife for men and women
• Chris's old-soul personality and his connection to old Brooklyn
• How politics has become such a divisive force in society
• School stories, including cutting classes
• Chris's children's book

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From a career in real estate to sharing her love of Italian cooking with the world, Antoinette Gangi has turned a family tradition into something much bigger. With her viral meatballs, popular cooking videos, TV appearances and new cookbook, she’s bringing Italian heritage, family recipes and the joy of cooking into kitchens everywhere.

In this episode, Antoinette shares the story behind her passion for food, the traditions passed down through her family and why she believes cooking doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. We talk about the importance of bringing families together around food, teaching children to cook and keeping cultural traditions alive.

We also get into the story behind her famous meatballs, her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the Marcello story and her connection with the No Kid Hungry mission. Plus, Antoinette shares the advice her mum passed down to her, how she and Alexia first met on 100 Cooks, and some lovely stories about her husband, their marriage and his appearances in her videos.

And yes, we find out how her meatballs have apparently saved a few marriages along the way!

In this episode:

• The family traditions that shaped Antoinette’s love of Italian food
• Why simple ingredients and affordable recipes matter
• The story behind her viral meatballs
• Her experience on The Drew Barrymore Show
• The No Kid Hungry mission
• The life lessons her mom taught her
• Teaching children the joy of cooking

This is a conversation about much more than recipes. It's about family, heritage, relationships and the memories we create around the table.

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How does intimacy change as we get older? And how can we better understand our bodies, our needs, and our relationships?

In this episode of Mid-Life Mafia, we talk with Dr. Cayte about intimacy, pleasure, and relationships at every stage of life. She shares her journey from working as a dancer and singer in New York City to becoming a therapist, and explains why she loves helping people work through personal and relationship challenges.

We talk about how to have honest conversations with our kids about their bodies, boundaries, and sex education. We also explore couples therapy, different needs in relationships, open marriages, and why some people seek sex therapy.

Dr. Cayte shares how trauma, chronic pain, and changes in hormones can affect intimacy. We also discuss female pleasure and how our needs can change in midlife.

In this episode:

• Dr. Cayte's journey to becoming a therapist
• Talking to kids about their bodies and boundaries
• Couples therapy and relationship challenges
• Intimacy, pleasure, and different needs in relationships
• Open marriages and polyamory
• When sex therapy can help
• Trauma, chronic pain, and intimacy
• Female pleasure and hormones in midlife

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