What are you still doing in life...just because you're good at it?

And what can a 21-year-old Olympic gold medalist teach midlife women about happiness? More than you think.

In this episode, Laurie shares the story of figure skater Alysa Liu — a prodigy who retired at 17 after reaching the top of her sport, only to return years later and win Olympic gold…on her own terms. Not chasing expectations. Not performing for approval. But choosing joy.

Through Alysa’s story, we explore a powerful midlife question:
 What are you still doing just because you’re good at it — not because you love it?

This conversation challenges the idea that success means continuing down the same path forever. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk away from what you can do so you have space to discover what you actually want.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a life that looks successful but doesn’t feel aligned, this episode will help you rethink retirement, reinvention, and what your personal “gold medal” really is.

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