She’s back! Gail Gensler returns for another episode and brings her non-stop full throttle enthusiasm for (mid)life with her. She points out that everyone is, will be, or was in midlife, so why do we spend so little time discussing it? We talk about: How to get started creating a…
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It’s always fun to have another midlife podcaster on the show. Today, I’m joined by Billy Lahr, co-host of Mindful Midlife Crisis and co-creator of the Reflect, Learn, Grow course. We cover a lot of ground in this show as Billy shares: How cultivating a mindfulness practice changed and saved…
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It took an emotional breakdown for Rae Ann to realize she had been living someone else’s dream and get clarity on her own aspirations. Using that difficult path, she became a transformational life coach focused on helping women discover what they want to do with their lives and live on…
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Midlife is a fantastic time to take on new hobbies or to return to those that really interested us when we were younger. In midlife, we typically have a bit more time, money, opportunities, and resources than we did in our 20s or 30s, and a bit more wisdom as…
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Jacqueline (Jack) Perez is on a mission to normalize aging. In 2017, she created Kuel Life, a website providing community and expert advice for midlife women. Along with curated content and real-life expert advice, the site also showcases women-driven brands. In this episode, we discuss the importance of community and…
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Does your life feel rushed, distracted, and disconnected? Anita Heidema and Dario Tomaselli, founders of O’Live Your Life, want to help you change that. They went from lives that were successful, but stressful and separate to having lives that are present, connected, and purposeful. And they want to share their…
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Merle Saferstein spent much of her career helping Holocaust survivors share their life stories. From that experience she began writing, speaking, and teaching to help others live their legacy. In this episode, we discuss: those pivotal moments that change our lives, aligning your life behind how you want to be…
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Where are you downplaying your strengths and experience? How could you put them to use to create a new career opportunity? Have you ever thought about starting a side business, moving into a new job or career, or completing a bucket list item such as writing a book? By the…
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How do you transform your life? How do you go from midlife malaise to being exited about who you are and who you’re becoming? Jeff Goodrich did it by adopting his dog, Duder. At least, that was the start. With Duder’s help, Jeff lost 70 pounds, went from the couch…
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Tad Stahl describes himself as “just a middle-class dude raising a family in Indiana.” That’s true, but leaves out a bit. In his mid-fifties, he took on a new challenge by following his adult sons into racing go karts. What started as a weekend hobby with his sons has grown…
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Something a little different today to celebrate the 50th episode of Midlife Mastery. The other day, I came across a post I wrote on my blog a few years ago about midlife and wanted to share it here: Never Too Late Do you remember when it mattered? When your dreams…
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In midlife, many find themselves solidly in their comfort zone, where everything is fine. But, “fine” is a dangerous place where life turns stagnant and dreams die. Lori Saitz, CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a Four Letter Word” discusses how she transitioned her life…
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Matt Yaroch, CMO for I-Ally, is not in midlife. But what he shares can and likely will affect us all in some way. In our conversation, we discuss several things I was not aware of: It’s not just midlifers who find themselves with caregiving responsibilities. 1 in 4 millennials are…
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Jackie and Ray Hope are on a mission to redefine what “over the hill” means and are a great example of people taking on new challenges in midlife. Rather than settling into their comfort zones, at 50 they decided to take up rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering. Then they…
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Lisa Speers describes herself as a “midlife enthusiast” and her journey is one many of us can relate to. As she turned 50, she realized she had lost herself along the way through life and decided she was not going to find herself at 60 not doing some of the…
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A little over two years ago, Adrienne Shubin, author of the Change Your Midlife blog, began transforming her life. Starting with going alcohol free for 30 days, it evolved into staying alcohol free, switching to a plant-based diet, getting rid of clutter, losing weight, and becoming debt free. You’ll enjoy…
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Andi Kay is an advocate for aging as well as you possibly can and passionate about helping people who help others to age healthier, wealthier, and happier. To this end, she is the founder of Aging Mojo, a platform exclusively helping solopreneurs and small business owners who cater to the…
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John MacDonald returns to Midlife Mastery. Last time, we discussed focusing on what you can control and it remains one of the most downloaded episodes. In this episode, we discuss the importance (and golden opportunity) of controlling our time. This includes, starting our day with intention, managing priorities, and the…
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Ok, chances are you and I won’t live *forever*. But, what’s your health plan to be healthy and active into your 90s? If you are 50 now, that’s 40 more years. Will you spend those years living, or just alive? Dave Stickland (aka ThatFitOldGuy on Instagram) shares his approach his…
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Social media can be a fantastic way of sharing and connecting with people around the world. Yet, it can also bring a dark side as we compare ourselves to the perfect lives presented by others. I suspect this is especially true as we enter midlife. Shobha Nihalani shares why, after…
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