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Is a midlife crisis just a dramatic Hollywood trope, or could it be a powerful opportunity for growth and transformation? In this final episode of Season 3, we break down what’s really going on when we reach that pivotal midlife phase.

In this episode, I wrap up Season 3 with a reflective discussion on midlife transitions. I dive into my personal experience of turning 40, shedding light on how to navigate and embrace the changes that come with this phase. Tune in to hear me share my insights on redefining what society calls a "midlife crisis."

In this insightful episode, I highlight the midlife phase as a "cocoon" stage where individuals pause to reflect, grow, and redefine themselves and hollywood’s misconceptions about the "midlife crisis" and why it’s more about transition than turmoil. I also delve into the natural process of reevaluating personal goals, career aspirations, and relationships in midlife and my persona reflections on the “awkward puberty” of midlife in a world filled with instability, and why it’s okay to feel uncertain.

In this episode: 

• How reframing midlife as a period of growth rather than crisis can help alleviate common anxieties.
• How setting meaningful goals can add purpose to this transformative phase, allowing one to give back and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
• What is the natural process of reevaluating personal goals, career aspirations, and relationships in midlife?
• Why the midlife transition often involves questioning one’s purpose, career, and relationships.

Resources:

Relationship Game Plan Call

Free Conversation Starter Cards for Couples

Couples Goal Setting Workbook

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