In this energizing (and intimate) conversation, we unpack the wild year that led us to a bold decision: sell the house, clear the clutter, quit the soul-sucking work, and move to Cape Town. We talk about the emotional side of letting go—why “stuff” carries stories, how minimalism lightened our bodies and minds, and what it felt like to toss old boxes (and old identities) to make space for a life we actually want.

Spencer shares why he ended 14 years of veganism after a health wake-up call, what happened to his energy, hunger, and brain fog, and how listening to biology over ideology changed everything. Adele gets real about the nervous system side of transition—anxiety in the body, grief that comes with change (including friendships), and the rituals that kept us steady: morning pages, faith, walks in the foothills, and choosing supportive conversations daily.

If you’re in a season of big transition—career, home, health, identity—this episode is your permission slip to release what’s heavy and step toward what’s true. We’re with you. 💛

Tell us: What are you letting go of—and what are you inviting in next?

In this episode of The Spencer & Adele Podcast, we dive into the myths of midlife—the stories we were told about what life would look like in our 40s and 50s, and how reality turned out to be much messier, richer, and more surprising.

From believing life would follow a neat linear path to realizing it’s full of detours, divorces, new careers, and unexpected adventures, we share our own journeys of breaking free from “shoulds” and cultural narratives. You’ll hear why midlife is not a decline but an invitation—to get stronger, to start fresh, and to live with courage and curiosity.

🌿 Ready to feel calmer, more grounded, and in control of your midlife journey?Join Adele's FREE 5-Day Nervous System Challenge—simple daily tools to shift out of overwhelm and into calm confidence.✨ Sign up here: https://adelevanderlecq.com/5daychallengeBecause it’s not too late to reset and thrive. 💛Join Spencer's free Five-Day Fill-In-The-Blank Challenge inside the IMAGE Blueprint. Each day you’ll complete one prompt to sharpen Identity, rebuild Metabolism, uncover Awareness, set Gradual Goals, and Embody the man you’re becoming. By day five, you’ll hold your personal map from “can’t” to significant.👉 Download the IMAGE Blueprint and start today: https://www.spencermark.co/imageblueprint

In our very first episode of The Spencer & Adele Podcast, we open the door to real, unfiltered conversations about midlife, relationships, and reinvention.

We share why this podcast has been a year in the making, our personal journeys from Cape Town and Idaho to finding each other in midlife, and the bold leap we’re about to take—moving to South Africa together.

This episode is a mix of laughter, vulnerability, and honesty about what it means to navigate midlife transitions, heal past wounds, and intentionally build a life and relationship we love. Whether you’re feeling stuck, wondering if it’s too late to change, or craving deeper conversations about meaning, growth, and connection—you’re in the right place.

💫 Topics in this episode:

• Why we started this podcast
  

• Our journeys through midlife, divorce, and finding love again
  

• The big move we’re planning to Cape Town
  

• What you can expect in future episodes
  

Grab a cup of coffee (we sure did ☕) and join us for the start of something we hope feels like a warm, inspiring conversation with friends.

Resources & Links:

• Follow us on Instagram: @spencerandadele

• Subscribe on YouTube:

  www.youtube.com/@SpencerAndAdele

• Share this episode with a friend who’s navigating midlife transitions!