Dave Rose says that he is a new person at 51, the person he was always meant to be. So how do you say goodbye to the old you? How do you even begin to wrap your head around being a new person?

It must feel a bit like starring in a science fiction movie of your life.

To mark the 4th Anniversary of the podcast, Mary answers listeners questions. 

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Mary chats with humorist author Kim Dalefrese and the narrator of her audiobook, Amanda Newcomb. 

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An odd assortment of big ideas on small index cards drive the conversation in this solo episode. Ageism, people pleasers, mentoring, weight loss, trashy divorces, and video tech are all up for grabs. Visit https://www.patreon.com/maryrogers for full video. https://www.experience50.com/169 for show notes

I'm interviewing Maria Olsen, the author of my new favorite book on midlife transitions 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life.

In our interview, and in her book, Maria shares her story of changing everything in her life. Some changes were her own choices, some were not.

A solo episode, Mary Rogers urges parents to Get A Life when grown kids move out of the nest. 

There's no better way to find yourself than to physically leave everything behind you. That is what travel does. I can't think of a more accelerated path to midlife transformation than heading on a journey to unfamiliar territory.

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After a visit to Maryland, you will be treated to the real-life story of midlife transformation with Shann VanderLeek. 

First, get comfy for some personal time with Mary then join in Shann's story of the unusual circumstances which provided the perfect cushion for her midlife transformation and learn where she landed on the other side.

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Graduates, be seated for a Midlife Commencement speech by Mary Rogers.

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