Thirty years ago, Mother Mother became an anthem - raw, emotional, unapologetic.

In this episode of The Midlife Edit, I sit down with Tracy Bonham to talk about what it really meant to be labeled “the angry woman” in the 90s - and what it looks like to reclaim that voice in midlife.

This conversation goes far beyond nostalgia.

We talk about:

• Taking up space as a woman in the music industry
• Being misunderstood, minimized, or told to tone it down
• The evolution from 90s rage to midlife clarity
• Motherhood, divorce, and creative reinvention
• Her breast cancer journey and advocating for herself
• Using your platform in a time when artists are told to “stay in their lane”
• The 30th anniversary of The Burdens of Being Upright and her “Where It All Began” residency shows

Tracy reflects on who she was when she wrote Mother Mother, who she is now, and why using your voice — creatively and personally — still matters.

If you’ve ever been told you’re too much, too loud, or too angry… this one is for you.

Connect with Tracy Bonham

Website: https://www.tracybonham.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracybonham/

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