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If Not Now, When? The Harsh (But Motivating) Midlife Truth
If not now… when?
In this episode, we dive into one of those midlife questions that can either scare the crap out of you or light a little fire under you: "If not now, when?" We talk about starting the business, the hobby, the bucket list trip, or anything you keep saying you'll get to "someday." Spoiler: someday has a sneaky way of turning into never.
This is an unqualified, unsolicited, and totally honest midlife conversation about change, momentum, and giving yourself permission to start, even when it's messy, uncomfortable, or you're pretty sure you're going to suck at first. We talk empty nests, shifting seasons, pickleball epiphanies, scary career pivots, hobbies that keep your brain alive, and why being bad at something is actually part of the deal.
We cover:
• Why midlife is a powerful (and underrated) starting line
• Businesses, hobbies, and bucket list dreams that don't require quitting your job
• The mental gymnastics that keep us stuck, and how to move anyway
• Why challenge, curiosity, and growth matter for your brain and your joy
• Starting small, taking swings, and letting things percolate
• Using AI, community, and curiosity as tools, not threats
• Why memories last longer than excuses
This episode isn't about chasing unicorns or blowing up your life. It's about nudging things forward 1%, getting curious, and not letting another year fly by, wondering what if. Because you're not getting any younger… but you're also not done.
If this conversation made you laugh, nod, or rethink that thing you've been putting off, hit like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a little midlife motivation.
Now go rock the rest of your day!
thesandwichedgen.com (grab the ebook, blog, support)
Instagram: @BarbaraStratte
If You Have Aging Parents & Are In The Sandwich Generation, I Got What You Need Here:
https://www.thesandwichedgen.com/ebook
Make sure you follow for daily entertainment here @BarbaraStratte on Instagram
Find Our Go To Favorite Things for Fun, Home, Family & Aging Parents
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thrivingfamilypodcastbycalmparent
If You Enjoy Reading Here's The Blog
https://www.thesandwichedgen.com/blog
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By Barbara Stratte & Bryan StratteIf not now… when?
In this episode, we dive into one of those midlife questions that can either scare the crap out of you or light a little fire under you: "If not now, when?" We talk about starting the business, the hobby, the bucket list trip, or anything you keep saying you'll get to "someday." Spoiler: someday has a sneaky way of turning into never.
This is an unqualified, unsolicited, and totally honest midlife conversation about change, momentum, and giving yourself permission to start, even when it's messy, uncomfortable, or you're pretty sure you're going to suck at first. We talk empty nests, shifting seasons, pickleball epiphanies, scary career pivots, hobbies that keep your brain alive, and why being bad at something is actually part of the deal.
We cover:
• Why midlife is a powerful (and underrated) starting line
• Businesses, hobbies, and bucket list dreams that don't require quitting your job
• The mental gymnastics that keep us stuck, and how to move anyway
• Why challenge, curiosity, and growth matter for your brain and your joy
• Starting small, taking swings, and letting things percolate
• Using AI, community, and curiosity as tools, not threats
• Why memories last longer than excuses
This episode isn't about chasing unicorns or blowing up your life. It's about nudging things forward 1%, getting curious, and not letting another year fly by, wondering what if. Because you're not getting any younger… but you're also not done.
If this conversation made you laugh, nod, or rethink that thing you've been putting off, hit like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a little midlife motivation.
Now go rock the rest of your day!
thesandwichedgen.com (grab the ebook, blog, support)
Instagram: @BarbaraStratte
If You Have Aging Parents & Are In The Sandwich Generation, I Got What You Need Here:
https://www.thesandwichedgen.com/ebook
Make sure you follow for daily entertainment here @BarbaraStratte on Instagram
Find Our Go To Favorite Things for Fun, Home, Family & Aging Parents
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thrivingfamilypodcastbycalmparent
If You Enjoy Reading Here's The Blog
https://www.thesandwichedgen.com/blog