Loving that Midlife

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your passion, identity, or sense of purpose in midlife? Between empty nests, career shifts, caregiving, and hormonal changes, it’s easy to feel stuck. 

In this episode, Lori Buck, Master Certified Christian Life Coach, shares five practical shifts to help you move forward—even if you don’t know what you want next. You’ll discover how to 

• reframe your story, 
• start smaller than you think, 
• use the right tools for your brain, 
• allow emotions without letting them hold you back, and 
• redefine success. 

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What if the last 90 days of the year could change everything?

In this episode of Loving That Midlife, Master Certified Christian Life Coach Lori Buck shares why 90-day goals are so powerful—especially for women in midlife who feel tired of transitions, overwhelmed by regret, or unsure if it’s even worth starting something new. You’ll hear her personal story of setting a 90-day goal to finally learn jazz piano at 52, and why embracing being a beginner is the key to growth at any age.

You’ll learn:

• Why 90-day goals work better than year-long resolutions
• How to use the SMART+ method (SMART goals + mindset tools)
• 4 practical ways to stay on track and keep moving forward—even when it feels uncomfortable

Friend, it’s not too late to dream again. The next 90 days are going to pass anyway. What do you want to create with them?

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Making — and keeping — friends in midlife feels harder than it used to. Your kids grow up, friends move away, schedules don’t line up, and suddenly you realize: it’s been months since I’ve seen my closest friends.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know how to make friends anymore,” you are not alone. Many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond struggle with friendship in this season. But here’s the good news: nothing has gone wrong. Friendship isn’t broken. It’s just changing — and you can learn how to navigate those changes with confidence.

In this episode of Loving That Midlife, Master Certified Christian Life Coach Lori Buck shares 7 powerful shifts to help you reconnect, create new friendships, and strengthen the ones you already have. Through real client stories and her own experiences — from starting a neighborhood book club to learning how to stay close with “heart friends” even when life gets busy — Lori will give you practical tools you can use right away.

Whether you’re craving deep, lasting friendships or simply a circle of women to laugh with over coffee once a month, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting, take the first step, and build connection again.

✨ Listen in to learn:

• Why friendship feels harder in midlife (and why nothing has gone wrong).
• How to move from loneliness to connection with 7 practical tools.
• The mindset shifts that make creating new friendships easier.
• How to reconnect with old friends and be intentional with the ones you love.

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Senior year of high school can feel like a pressure cooker — college applications, essays, deadlines, and money conversations all collide with the emotions of preparing to send your child out into the world. If you’re a parent walking through this season, you are not alone. 

In this episode of Loving that Midlife, Christian Life Coach Lori Buck shares both mindset tools and practical strategies to help you parent your teen through their senior year without constant conflict and nagging. You’ll learn: 

• Why senior year feels so overwhelming for both parents and teens
• How your thoughts about deadlines and college choices impact your emotions and actions
• Practical rhythms to reduce stress (like setting a “college talk” day each week)
• The importance of early money conversations and setting realistic college expectations
• How to stay connected with your teen beyond applications and decisions

Whether your child is applying to a state school, a dream school, or taking a different path entirely, this episode will give you the perspective and peace you need to walk through this season well.
 
And in today’s Midlife Moment, Lori shares how watching her daughter retrace her and her husband’s college footsteps — boots and all — reminded her that even the mistakes and detours in life can become stepping stones to the best parts of our story.
 

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 Are you tired of being stuck in the same old thought patterns? In this episode of Loving That Midlife, Master Certified Christian Life Coach Lori Buck explores how faith and neuroscience come together to help you break free from the false self and live in your true identity. 

You’ll discover: 

• Why midlife often reveals your deepest false-self patterns—and how to spot them.
• The powerful difference between what the world says about you and what God says.
• How Hebb’s Rule (“neurons that fire together, wire together”) lines up with Romans 12:2.
• A practical 4-step process to renew your mind and rewire your brain for lasting transformation.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of fear, comparison, or “I’m not enough” thinking, this episode will equip you with both spiritual truth and brain-based tools to step into freedom.
 

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Many women in midlife understand their patterns — but still feel stuck.
In this episode of Loving That Midlife, Lori Buck, master certified Christian life coach, explores why insight alone doesn’t create change, how mindset coaching differs from therapy, and what actually helps women move forward with clarity and confidence. 

She shares two coaching examples (with details changed for privacy): one from a woman who felt powerless in her marriage, and another from a woman who was telling a very painful story about a recent event. Both learned that their thoughts were keeping them stuck — and both discovered new ways of showing up with hope, strength, and purpose.

And in today’s Midlife Moment, she talks about something midlife has given her — the courage to tell the truth, even if it makes things a little awkward. Let’s just say she may have “lost her filter,” but she feels like she's gained something even better.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a relationship, in work, or in life in general, this episode will show you how life coaching can help you break free from old thought patterns and step into the life God has for you. 

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Are you convinced that the default emotion for life should be happy? Does your brain tell you that something has gone wrong if you feel sad, mad, or any other "negative" emotion? If so, you're not alone. 

In today's episode, I talk about the concept of the 50/50 Life and how this ebb and flow of emotions is actually biblical. We weren't meant to spend our days in bliss. Life is full of good and beautiful moments, and sad and awful moments, but most of life is somewhere in between. I'll show you how you can use the creation cycle to change your mindset about your "ordinary life" and give you 4 practical tools to help you find beauty in the in between.  

And, in today's Midlife Moment, I talk about that dreaded midlife challenge: 3 AM insomnia. I'll tell you why I think it's happening now - spoiler alert: it's probably stress and overwhelm - and what I am doing to try to fix it, including one great practical tip.  Good times! 

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In this episode of "Loving That Midlife," Lori Buck, Master Certified Christian Life Coach, builds on last week's episode and delves into the topic of how to adjust to a new season of life. Whether you're entering a season that you've been anxiously awaiting or you're reluctantly moving into a season that you didn't want or expect, this episode is for you. 

Tune in to hear valuable perspectives on why entering a new season in midlife can be hard and practical tips for how you can not only adjust to but thrive in your new season of life. Join Lori as she encourages you to create the life you want to live right where you are right now. 

And in this week's Midlife Moment, you'll hear how Lori came up with the name "Loving that 'Mid' Life" and hear what's mid in her life right now.  

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In this episode of "Loving That Midlife," Lori Buck, a Master Certified Christian Life Coach, delves into the topic of waiting. Whether you're anticipating a career change, waiting on physical healing, or approaching a significant life change, Lori offers insights on how to navigate these seasons with grace and purpose. Discover practical tips to embrace the present, nurture personal growth, and find peace in uncertainty. 

Tune in to learn how waiting can shape your character and lead to unexpected blessings. Join Lori as she encourages you to live fully in the now, while trusting in the journey ahead.

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The college drop-off season is here, and whether it's your first child or your last, it can be an emotional rollercoaster. 

From the days leading up to drop-off, to the unpacking of boxes, to the final hugs before leaving campus, I'll cover it all on today's episode. I'll also share personal anecdotes and insights to help you navigate this significant transition in your life. 

Whether you're feeling sadness, excitement, or a mix of both, this episode offers comfort and guidance for embracing this new season. Tune in for practical tips and emotional support as you prepare to take your child to college.

Episodes mentioned on Today's Episode:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509850/episodes/17320408

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