May 4th, 2026
Deborah Heiser
This is a wonderful article submitted by a student, Iqrah Malik, who saw more in vision than most of us ever will. I hope you enjoy this article and learn as much as I did from her work. Vision correction is not merely a medical intervention; it is a transformative tool that profoundly impacts a […]
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April 29th, 2026
Deborah Heiser
Key pointsMidlife is a time of career strength—but also expanding expertise. People need mentors most just when they are expected to stand alone, dispensing expertise to others. No one outgrows the need for guidance, especially in a rapidly changing world. Peer mentoring is an opportunity for gaining skills and meaningful connections. If you were born […]
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April 27th, 2026
Deborah Heiser
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get more from Deborah Heiser in the Substack appAvailable for iOS and AndroidGet the app Originally Published on https://deborahheiserphd.substack.com/
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April 26th, 2026
Deborah Heiser
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Get more from Deborah Heiser in the Substack appAvailable for iOS and AndroidGet the app Originally Published on https://deborahheiserphd.substack.com/
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April 23rd, 2026
Deborah Heiser
Key pointsOne act, one person, one day is a simple routine that compounds into legacy. Impact amnesia is something midlifers often suffer from. Track impact to build a stable identity beyond titles and roles. Impact Source: Miriam Fischer / PexelsDo you suffer from impact amnesia? Many people in midlife and beyond begin to question whether […]
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April 23rd, 2026
Deborah Heiser
Key pointsOne act, one person, one day is a simple routine that compounds into legacy. Impact amnesia is something midlifers often suffer from. Track impact to build a stable identity beyond titles and roles. Impact Source: Miriam Fischer / PexelsDo you suffer from impact amnesia? Many people in midlife and beyond begin to question whether […]
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April 19th, 2026
Deborah Heiser
Key pointsSchedule people like workouts. Treat social plans as non negotiable health appointments. Redesign work, don’t ditch it. Explore part-time, project-based, or job-share roles for purpose and structure. Mix generations on purpose. Advocate for intergenerational programs. Use tech as a bridge. Zoom to coordinate and then meet in person to compound the benefits. If you […]
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April 19th, 2026
Deborah Heiser
(00:00:01): All right, we’re live. (00:00:03): So welcome. (00:00:05): Hey, Bruce, it’s good to see you. (00:00:07): Good to see you, Debbie. (00:00:09): So you and I have been talking and I have so many questions for you because you’re a physician. (00:00:17): You’re a physician scientist. (00:00:19): You are the go-to for so many […]
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April 15th, 2026
Deborah Heiser
Key pointsRelationships fuel success at every stage of life. Midlife is a time to redefine goals and purpose. Build a “Board of Directors” of mentors for guidance and to multiply your impact. Relationships are so important for us to succeed in all capacities of life, from personal to academic to work. Schwartz et al. (2018) […]
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April 13th, 2026
Deborah Heiser
Key pointsMidlife sparks a search for meaning when routines feel empty. The itch for change at midlife is our drive to ensure that life and work truly matter. Comfort zones can trap us in stagnancy, delaying growth and transformation. Reframing change as a legacy empowers us to embrace new purpose, passion, and impact. Have you […]
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