Somewhere between responsibilities, careers, raising kids, and trying to hold life together… many of us stopped asking a very important question:

What actually brings me joy?

In this week’s Pool Podcast episode of MEfirst Midlife Badassery, I’m recording from my favorite place — the pool — talking about why joy might actually be one of the most powerful tools for transformation.

From joining a watercolor group to experimenting with alter egos, exploring creativity, and remembering the things we loved as kids… this episode is about giving yourself permission to try things again.

Midlife reinvention doesn’t have to be serious all the time.

Sometimes it starts with joy.

And sometimes the first step is simply asking yourself what lights you up.

In This Episode

• Why joy is a powerful part of personal transformation
• How creativity helps unlock new identities
• The concept of alter egos and stepping into future versions of yourself
• Rediscovering childhood joy (inspired by The Artist’s Way)
• Why midlife is the perfect time to experiment and try new things
• How small adventures can reconnect you to your purpose

Your Challenge This Week

Ask yourself:

What did I love doing when I was younger that I haven’t done in a long time?

Try one small thing this week that sparks curiosity, creativity, or joy.

You might be surprised what happens next.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Recording the podcast from the pool
02:00 Why joy matters on the transformation journey
05:00 Alter egos and identity creation
09:00 Everyday adventures and creativity
14:00 Finding what lights you up in midlife
19:30 Loch Ness Addie and the joy of the water
24:00 Expanding joy and trying new things
28:00 Your challenge: rediscover joy

Watch the Pool Podcast on YouTube

You can watch this episode (and follow my everyday adventure experiments) over on YouTube.

Search Midlife Badassery with Addie Beall or follow the links in my community.

If you’re a midlife woman ready to reinvent your life, reconnect to yourself, and surround yourself with other badass women doing the same work…

Come join us inside the Midlife Badassery community.

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