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Send us a textIn episode 202 Simon Chan, founder and CEO of Adapt with Intent, covers a topic that is literally transforming global society: the longevity revolution. We explore how increasing lifespa…
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Send us a textIn episode 202 Simon Chan, founder and CEO of Adapt with Intent, covers a topic that is literally transforming global society: the longevity revolution. We explore how increasing lifespans are reshaping our lives, from the workforce to Education and beyond. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:🔹 Embracing Longevity for Fulfillment: Simon emphasizes the need to view increasing longevity as an opportunity to live more fulfilling, purposeful lives. Just like Technology and globalization, longevity is reshaping our society in profound ways—offering extended period…
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September 30, 2024 
What if I told you that as a leader, you have the power to create an environment where your team members feel truly fulfilled—not just at work but across all aspects of their lives? Imagine the impa…
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What if I told you that as a leader, you have the power to create an environment where your team members feel truly fulfilled—not just at work but across all aspects of their lives? Imagine the impact on employee satisfaction, loyalty, and retention if your leadership strategy focused on your team’s holistic well-being. Leaders have a profound impact on their employees, significantly influencing their engagement, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. Have you ever joined a company to follow a leader you previously worked with? Have you ever left a job because you couldn’t stand w…
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September 29, 2024 Send us a textEpisode 201 features Laurie-Ann Murabito in a masterclass for public speaking. Laurie-Ann is a "reformed, painfully shy girl," and now she is a seasoned professional speaker, author, and…
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Send us a textEpisode 201 features Laurie-Ann Murabito in a masterclass for public speaking. Laurie-Ann is a "reformed, painfully shy girl," and now she is a seasoned professional speaker, author, and podcaster, known for her expert Coaching that transforms individuals into captivating speakers. In this episode, she covered the seven blocks to an in-demand signature speech. There are many takeaways from this conversation. Three highlights are:1️⃣ Confidence: The First Block in Building an Effective SpeechThe foundational block of an in-demand signature speech is confidence. Laurie-Ann sug…
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September 23, 2024 Send us a textWelcome to the milestone 200th episode of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast! 🎉 To mark this special occasion, we’ve switched things up a bit. This week, our host Bernie Borges is the gu…
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Send us a textWelcome to the milestone 200th episode of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast! 🎉 To mark this special occasion, we’ve switched things up a bit. This week, our host Bernie Borges is the guest, while the amazing A Lee Judge steps in as the host. This episode is your chance to learn more about Bernie in a 'Vulnerable Conversation.' You don't want to miss this one!5 Keys You'll Learn About Bernie:1️⃣ Defining Success: Bernie shares his perspective on finding success through family, faith, health, fitness, and career. Spoiler: He’s not an “overnight success…
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September 16, 2024 Send us a textOn episode 199, Bernie engages with Donna Wallace, the founder of Soulradiance, in a spirited conversation. Bernie and Donna discuss the significance of discovering your inherent gifts a…
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Send us a textOn episode 199, Bernie engages with Donna Wallace, the founder of Soulradiance, in a spirited conversation. Bernie and Donna discuss the significance of discovering your inherent gifts and aligning them with your values on the journey toward lasting fulfillment. Three discussion points are.1️⃣ The Impact of Self-Discovery on FulfillmentDonna emphasizes that we all seek love on the road to fulfillment. Donna suggests that sentiments of unworthiness can obstruct our potential and impact how we understand ourselves on this journey.2️⃣ The Significance of Inner HealingDonna …
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September 9, 2024 Send us a textBernie devoted this 'On My Mind' episode to the concept of age pride and how it relates to the 5 pillars of midlife – health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy. He e…
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Send us a textBernie devoted this 'On My Mind' episode to the concept of age pride and how it relates to the 5 pillars of midlife – health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy. He explored the difference between happiness and fulfillment and shared his perspective on embracing age pride across these pillars. Here are three key takeaways:🔑 Age Pride: Bernie discussed the concept of age pride and encouraged listeners to view their age through the lens of the 5 key pillars of midlife - health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy.🔑 Fulfillment vs. Happiness: Bernie…
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September 2, 2024 Send us a Text Message.In episode 197, Bernie shares an 'On My Mind' episode with five key takeaways from his conversation with Mark Daley on episode 196. Mark is embarking on a new career …
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Send us a Text Message.In episode 197, Bernie shares an 'On My Mind' episode with five key takeaways from his conversation with Mark Daley on episode 196. Mark is embarking on a new career journey in his sixties. Bernie shares five takeaways from Mark's inspiring story. In the opening of the podcast Bernie asks you to listen to all five takeaways because they all fit together. The fifth takeaway is Bernie's main takeaway, which is captured in this episode's title. This takeaway is the accumulation of takeaways 1 through 4. Don’t get too caught up in the details …
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August 26, 2024 
The 2024 Paris Olympics was one of the most memorable Olympics in my lifetime. Looking back at the MANY memorable moments, and there were MANY, if I had to choose one that inspired me the most, it has…
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The 2024 Paris Olympics was one of the most memorable Olympics in my lifetime. Looking back at the MANY memorable moments, and there were MANY, if I had to choose one that inspired me the most, it has to be Cole Hocker (American) winning the men’s 1500M gold medal. Cole Hocker ran collegiately at the University of Oregon where he won four NCAA titles. At 23, he was listed as a 30 to 1 longshot to win the 1500M men’s final in the 2024 Olympics. To be one of the twelve runners in the final race competing for a medal, each runner had to finish in the top six in two qualifying races, which i…
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August 25, 2024 Send us a Text Message.In episode 196 of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I'm joined by Mark Daley in a 'Vulnerable Conversations' episode. Mark opens up about his journey to reinvent a l…
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Send us a Text Message.In episode 196 of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, I'm joined by Mark Daley in a 'Vulnerable Conversations' episode. Mark opens up about his journey to reinvent a legendary company culture in a new business venture after experiencing age discrimination in the job market despite his exemplary qualifications.Here are three key discussion points from our conversation.1️⃣ Reviving Rolm: During the Covid 19 lockdown Mark stumbled upon old emails and VHS tapes, reigniting his passion for the Silicon Valley 1980s legendary company Rolm. He bought the trademark …
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August 19, 2024 Send us a Text Message.In this On My Mind episode of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, host Bernie Borges discusses the importance of staying "fit for task" as we age, a concept introduced by Coach Allan…
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Send us a Text Message.In this On My Mind episode of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, host Bernie Borges discusses the importance of staying "fit for task" as we age, a concept introduced by Coach Allan Misner. Bernie shares personal stories and insights on how maintaining fitness over 40 can enhance daily life and prevent injuries, emphasizing that it's not about preparing for the Olympics at this stage of life. Rather, being fit for task is about handling what life throws at us on any given day. He also underscores eight medically proven fitness facts demonstrating the importance of regul…
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August 12, 2024 Send us a Text Message.On episode 194 Coach Allan Misner joins me for part two of the Health and Fitness Motivation Workshop. Both episodes 193 and 194 are a walkthrough of the free Health and Fitnes…
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Send us a Text Message.On episode 194 Coach Allan Misner joins me for part two of the Health and Fitness Motivation Workshop. Both episodes 193 and 194 are a walkthrough of the free Health and Fitness Motivation Workbook. Listeners are encouraged to download the workbook to complete the exercises. Three key discussion points in this episode are: 1️⃣ The Importance of Goal-Setting and Self-ManagementCoach Allan Misner explains the significance of setting goals and avoiding hitting the brakes when pursuing a goal. He emphasizes committing to a goal for at least 6 weeks for consistency to…
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August 5, 2024 Send us a Text Message.In episode 193, Coach Allan Misner joins me for part 1 of 2 in an online workshop. Download the Health and Fitness Motivation Workbook to follow along in audio or on video on ou…
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Send us a Text Message.In episode 193, Coach Allan Misner joins me for part 1 of 2 in an online workshop. Download the Health and Fitness Motivation Workbook to follow along in audio or on video on our YouTube channel. The workbook is essential to these two episodes. Here are key takeaways from part one:1️⃣ Power of Vision and Commitment: Allan emphasizes the importance of having a strong "why" and a clear commitment and vision in your health and fitness journey. Understanding your long-term needs and wants, and setting time-bound goals, can sustain your commitment and keep you focused on…
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July 28, 2024 Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I had a thought-provoking conversation with Alice Kearney, founder of Future Proof My Life. We delved into the often overlooked topic of men's midlife cris…
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Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I had a thought-provoking conversation with Alice Kearney, founder of Future Proof My Life. We delved into the often overlooked topic of men's midlife crisis challenges and the importance of finding support and resources tailored to this demographic.Here are some key discussion points from our conversation.1️⃣ Men and Midlife Challenges: Alice shared her insights into the specific challenges that men face in midlife from a recent survey that she summarized in a blog post. They include loneliness, career transitions, purpose, and mental health. T…
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July 22, 2024 Send us a Text Message.On episode 191 I had thought-provoking conversation about finding passion and purpose after 50 with Belinda David. Here are three key discussion points.1️⃣ Embracing Change:…
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Send us a Text Message.On episode 191 I had thought-provoking conversation about finding passion and purpose after 50 with Belinda David. Here are three key discussion points.1️⃣ Embracing Change: Belinda's story began with a moment of self-reflection. She faced the challenges of midlife, including the Stress of the corporate world and the impact of Menopause. Belinda candidly discussed her realization that she needed to make a change, both physically and emotionally.2️⃣ Finding Passion and Purpose: Belinda discovered a new lease on life through her love for hiking. This unexpecte…
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July 15, 2024 Send us a Text Message.In episode 190 you'll meet Spence Wixom, President and CEO of The BrooksGroup. We discussed the impact of multigenerational dynamics in the workplace, focusing on the Baby …
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Send us a Text Message.In episode 190 you'll meet Spence Wixom, President and CEO of The BrooksGroup. We discussed the impact of multigenerational dynamics in the workplace, focusing on the Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Three key discussion points are:1️⃣ Communication Preferences Across Generations: Spence highlights the unique communication preferences of each generation. Baby boomers prefer face-to-face and deeper relationship communication, Gen X leans towards email and text, millennials favor social networking and instant messaging, and Gen Z is drawn to video com…
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July 8, 2024 Send us a Text Message.In episode 189 I am "looking back" to episode 25 featuring Kurt Shaver, published August 1, 2022. In season one of the podcast, this was a "BF to AF" conversation, i.e., befor…
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Send us a Text Message.In episode 189 I am "looking back" to episode 25 featuring Kurt Shaver, published August 1, 2022. In season one of the podcast, this was a "BF to AF" conversation, i.e., before fulfillment to after fulfillment. Kurt shares the journey of finding fulfillment in his third career. From corporate tech sales to entrepreneurship and now in a business development role in Sonoma County Tourism, Kurt shares insights that resonate deeply with those seeking fulfillment in midlife through a career transformation.Here are three key takeaways from my conversation with Kurt.1️⃣ …
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July 1, 2024 Send us a Text Message.In episode 188 you'll meet Megan Frisque, the director of the Tower Fellows Program at the University of Texas at Austin. Megan shares valuable insights into how the Tower …
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Send us a Text Message.In episode 188 you'll meet Megan Frisque, the director of the Tower Fellows Program at the University of Texas at Austin. Megan shares valuable insights into how the Tower Fellows program helps individuals in midlife find purpose and fulfillment through an immersive encore education experience.Here are three key discussion points from my conversation with Megan:1️⃣ Intergenerational Learning and Community Engagement: The Tower Fellows program brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds, including couples and those with varying interests and experiences.…
Bernie Borges
June 24, 2024 
As much as I don’t like it, the most popular topic about midlife is midlife crisis. I don’t like this topic because it’s mostly negative, and I’m all about thriving. If you’ve been listening…
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As much as I don’t like it, the most popular topic about midlife is midlife crisis. I don’t like this topic because it’s mostly negative, and I’m all about thriving. If you’ve been listening to the Midlife Fulfilled podcast you know that my tag line for the podcast is “this is the show for men and women over 40 who say no to a midlife crisis and want to thrive across the five pillars of midlife: health, fitness, career, relationships and legacy.” I want you to thrive. And, if you have or are experiencing something that resembles a midlife crisis, my goal is to be a resource to en…
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June 17, 2024 
