Thriving in Midlife: A Critical Wake Up Call to the Rest of  Your Life

A midlife crisis is often portrayed as a dramatic period of self-doubt faced by individuals between the ages of 45 and 64, as they realize their youth is over and old age is on the horizon. The triggers of a midlife crisis are multifaceted, combining psychological, socio-economic, and personal relationship changes. Psychologically, it may stem from a realization of mortality and unmet life goals. Socio-economically, changes in job status or financial Security can provoke a crisis. In personal realms, alterations in Family dynamics or marital statuses are significant contributors.

In general, men and women may experience midlife crises differently. Men might exhibit behaviors like purchasing expensive items or making sudden career changes, while women might focus on physical appearance, Health, and family reconnections. A midlife crisis can serve as a critical wake-up call, leading to substantial personal Growth and life reassessment. As you will see from this area of the site, many emerge from this period with a renewed sense of purpose and satisfaction.

Midlife Specialists & Contributors

Gina Farrar Midlife Podcast Host

Suzy Rosenstein Midlife Transition Coach

Bernie Borges Host Midlife Fulfilled Podcast

Billy Lahr The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast

Tish Woods Positively Midlife Podcast

Wendy Valentine The Midlife Makeover Show

Deborah Lukovich, PhD Depth Psychology Coach, Author, Podcaster & Blogger

Diane Schroeder Podcast Host

Heike Yates Host Pursue Your Spark Podcast

Kim Benoy Podcast Host, Certified Aromatherapist

Laurie James Laurie James, Author, Podcaster, and Somatic Relationship Coach

Lisa Boate Menopause Consultant and Coach

Mike Montague Playful Human

Rosalind Sedacca Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living

Podcasts About Midlife

Pursue Your Spark: Midlife Fitness & Mindset for Women Feeling Stuck

Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy

The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Divorce Recovery, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully, Finding Purpose

Mom To MORE® | Midlife Reinvention for Moms

Life Fulfilled Podcast — Where leadership, self awareness and workplace performance actually connect.

Women in the Middle®: Loving Life After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast

Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness

Midlife Dating Podcast

The Mindful Midlife Crisis

Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Success, One Thought at a Time, with Cheryl Fischer

Positively Midlife Podcast

Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins

Books About Midlife

SOLO AND SMART: The Roadmap for a Supportive and Secure Future

By Carol Marak

I’m Not Okay With Gray: How To Create An Extraordinary Life After 50

By Michael Taylor

Mosaic Heart

By Donna Mazzitelli

The Spirituality of Age

By Robert L. Weber

It’s Your Turn

By Barbara Collins

Re-Branding Yourself After Age 50

By Marva L. Goldsmith

The Oldest We’ve Ever Been

By Maud Lavin

The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond

By Janet Horn (M.D.)

My Favorite Midlife Crisis (yet)

By Toby Devens

Water Running Downhill!

By Joan Ellen Gage

Surviving Eldercare: Where Their Needs End and Yours Begin: Book I of the Midlife Maze Series

By Ellen Besso

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Pursue Your Spark: Midlife Fitness & Mindset for Women Feeling Stuck

263. You Know It Doesn't Work: Why Women Keep Repeating the Same Habits in Midlife

Have you ever caught yourself going back to the same habit, routine, or plan even though you already know it doesn't work? If so, you're not alone. In Episode 263, You Know It Doesn't Work: Why Women Keep Repeating the Same Habits in Midlife, I explore one of the most frustrating patterns I see in w…

Have you ever caught yourself going back to the same habit, routine, or plan even though you already know it doesn't work? If so, you're not alone. In Episode 263, You Know It Doesn't Work: Why Women …

Have you ever caught yourself going back to the same habit, routine, or plan even though you already know it doesn't work? If so, you're not alone. In Episode 263, You Know It Doesn't Work: Why Women Keep Repeating the Same Habits in Midlife, I explore one of the most frustrating patterns I see in women today: knowing what isn't working yet continuing to return to it. In this episode, I take a closer look at why so many women feeling stuck find themselves caught in a cycle of starting over. I discuss how old fitness routines, nutrition plans, and wellness habits can become familiar comfort zo…

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Heike Yates June 11, 2026

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Casa De Confidence Podcast | Grow Your Business, Life and Confidence | with Julie DeLucca-Collins

The Hidden Reason Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck: ADHD, Time Blindness, and Focus

Many entrepreneurs believe their biggest challenge is strategy.But what if the real challenge is focus?In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with ADHD strategist, coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Unconventional Organisation, Skye Waterson.Diagnosed with ADHD while…

Many entrepreneurs believe their biggest challenge is strategy.But what if the real challenge is focus?In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with ADHD strategist, coac…

Many entrepreneurs believe their biggest challenge is strategy.But what if the real challenge is focus?In this episode of Casa De Confidence, Julie DeLucca-Collins sits down with ADHD strategist, coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Unconventional Organisation, Skye Waterson.Diagnosed with ADHD while pursuing her PhD, Skye shares how she transformed her personal struggles with focus, overwhelm, time blindness, and burnout into a thriving business helping ADHD entrepreneurs and executives scale sustainably.Together, Julie and Skye explore how ADHD impacts business growth, why traditional product…

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Julie DeLucca-Collins June 10, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Beauty in the Mess

Ep. 153 Why Knowing What To Do Isn't Enough with Courtney Townley

Why is it that so many of us know exactly what we should be doing for our health, but struggle to stay consistent? In this episode, I sat down with health and self-leadership coach, speaker, podcast host, and author Courtney Townley to explore why lasting health has so much less to do with willpowe…

Why is it that so many of us know exactly what we should be doing for our health, but struggle to stay consistent? In this episode, I sat down with health and self-leadership coach, speaker, podcast …

Why is it that so many of us know exactly what we should be doing for our health, but struggle to stay consistent? In this episode, I sat down with health and self-leadership coach, speaker, podcast host, and author Courtney Townley to explore why lasting health has so much less to do with willpower and so much more to do with self-trust, stress management, and the stories we tell ourselves. After nearly 30 years in the wellness industry, Courtney has come to believe that most women aren't struggling because they lack information. They're struggling because they're overwhelmed, disconnected …

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Michele Simms June 10, 2026

Podcast Episode

Your Brand Amplified

Part Two: Unlocking Your True Vocation with Florian Kemmerich

From childhood bullying to becoming a judo champion and paratrooper, Florian Kemmerich's consistent response has been direct confrontation rather than avoidance. This philosophy extended into impact investing, where he risked himself alongside communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Yet at a…

From childhood bullying to becoming a judo champion and paratrooper, Florian Kemmerich's consistent response has been direct confrontation rather than avoidance. This philosophy extended into impact i…

From childhood bullying to becoming a judo champion and paratrooper, Florian Kemmerich's consistent response has been direct confrontation rather than avoidance. This philosophy extended into impact investing, where he risked himself alongside communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Yet at age thirty-three, despite corporate success, he confronted a devastating realization—his entire education had equipped him to make a living but never to understand who he actually was. This awakening catalyzed a systematic exploration of identity and ultimately led to his deliberate exit from corpo…

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Anika Jackson June 10, 2026

Podcast Episode

Aging With Purpose and Passion | Personal Growth for Women Over 50

Reinvention After 50: Success, Burnout & What Really Matters

Paige Arnof-Fenn on caregiving, entrepreneurship, boundaries, and redefining successYour calendar can be full and your life can still feel out of alignment.For many high-achieving women over 50, success becomes a habit: say yes, stay visible, work harder, keep producing, keep proving.Until life forc…

Paige Arnof-Fenn on caregiving, entrepreneurship, boundaries, and redefining successYour calendar can be full and your life can still feel out of alignment.For many high-achieving women over 50, succe…

Paige Arnof-Fenn on caregiving, entrepreneurship, boundaries, and redefining successYour calendar can be full and your life can still feel out of alignment.For many high-achieving women over 50, success becomes a habit: say yes, stay visible, work harder, keep producing, keep proving.Until life forces a different conversation.In this episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Beverley Glazer speaks with Paige Arnof-Fenn, founder of Mavens & Moguls, branding expert, entrepreneur, and former marketing executive whose career spans Wall Street, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, internet startup…

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Beverley Glazer June 10, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi

Normal Labs, But You Still Feel Terrible

Your labs came back normal, but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and unlike yourself, and that gap is real. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Jessica Duncan, Chief Medical Officer of Ivim Health and a board-certified anesthesiologist turned hormone and metabolic medicine expert, on why "fine" …

Your labs came back normal, but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and unlike yourself, and that gap is real. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Jessica Duncan, Chief Medical Officer of Ivim Health…

Your labs came back normal, but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and unlike yourself, and that gap is real. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Dr. Jessica Duncan, Chief Medical Officer of Ivim Health and a board-certified anesthesiologist turned hormone and metabolic medicine expert, on why "fine" is not the goal for women in midlife. You'll learn: 🩺 Why your labs look fine but aren't 🔥 How midlife hormones reshape your body 😴 The sleep, cortisol, and weight connection 💊 The truth about hormone supplements ❓ What to ask when told "fine" 💛 Why you deserve more than "fine" Walk…

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Stacey Chillemi June 9, 2026

Podcast Episode

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Jo Blackwell on Confidence, Reinvention & Growing Older with Purpose

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with UK-based author, podcaster, content creator, and midlife advocate Jo Blackwell. Jo is the author of Ageing Wonderfully Well: The Good News about Midlife and Growing Older and the creator of Midli…

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with UK-based author, podcaster, content creator, and midlife advocate Jo Blackwell. Jo is the autho…

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with UK-based author, podcaster, content creator, and midlife advocate Jo Blackwell. Jo is the author of Ageing Wonderfully Well: The Good News about Midlife and Growing Older and the creator of Midlife & Beyond, where she shares thoughtful and honest conversations about aging, identity, personal growth, and the opportunities that come with life's later chapters. Through her podcast, newsletter, YouTube channel, and writing, Jo helps women over 50 navigate change, overcome uncertainty, and …

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Joe Dimino June 9, 2026

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Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy

Unmasking Midlife: How Sue Bartel Reclaimed Her Courage and Health

Talk to KimSue Bartel shares her inspiring journey through midlife health challenges, including her experience with hysterectomy, brain fog, and hormone changes. She discusses how she took control of her health with research, supplements, and community support, empowering women to embrace their midl…

Talk to KimSue Bartel shares her inspiring journey through midlife health challenges, including her experience with hysterectomy, brain fog, and hormone changes. She discusses how she took control of …

Talk to KimSue Bartel shares her inspiring journey through midlife health challenges, including her experience with hysterectomy, brain fog, and hormone changes. She discusses how she took control of her health with research, supplements, and community support, empowering women to embrace their midlife with courage and confidence.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:15 The Impact of Medical Advice to Stop Searching for Problems00:41 Discovering Supplements and Their Role in Transformation02:03 Realizing the Silence of Women in Midlife Health02:23 Symptoms Leading to Hysterectomy at 3…

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Kim Benoy June 9, 2026

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Design Your Life, Your Way - Empowering Women Over 50 to Live Life On Purpose

Midlife Reinvention: Declutter to Design with Tracy Hoth

You might think midlife reinvention starts with a vision board. Actually, it starts with clearing out what no longer belongs. If your spaces are holding the weight of who you used to be, this conversation with certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth will show you exactly where to begin. Trac…

You might think midlife reinvention starts with a vision board. Actually, it starts with clearing out what no longer belongs. If your spaces are holding the weight of who you used to be, this conversa…

You might think midlife reinvention starts with a vision board. Actually, it starts with clearing out what no longer belongs. If your spaces are holding the weight of who you used to be, this conversation with certified life and organizing coach Tracy Hoth will show you exactly where to begin. Tracy and I explore the profound connection between your physical spaces and your capacity to design a life that fits you now. Tracy shares why identity, not clutter, is the first real obstacle, and how shifting what you believe about yourself unlocks the ability to let go. Together, we dig into practic…

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Gloria Rand June 9, 2026

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The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Divorce Recovery, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully, Finding Purpose

331 ✨ Find Your Dharma: Uncovering Your Soul’s Purpose in Midlife with Katie Farinas

In this soul-stirring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Katie Farinas — certified yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, speaker, and Dharma coach — for a conversation that will make you want to pick up your metaphorical chisel and start uncovering who you’ve alwa…

In this soul-stirring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Katie Farinas — certified yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, speaker, and Dharma coach — for a conversatio…

In this soul-stirring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Katie Farinas — certified yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, speaker, and Dharma coach — for a conversation that will make you want to pick up your metaphorical chisel and start uncovering who you’ve always been. Katie shares her deeply personal journey from gaslighting herself into a life that “looked fine” on the outside, to surviving chronic migraine, a dark night of the soul, and ultimately discovering her true calling through yoga philosophy. Together, Wendy and Katie break down the concept…

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Wendy Valentine June 9, 2026

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