<p>Sometimes the greatest threat to a person's life is not an outside enemy. It's their own brain. Not because they want destruction. But because the systems designed to protect them begin overriding the systems designed to preserve them. In today's episode host Trina Laird reads excerpts from a letter written by Brendan Banfield to his mistress where one can witness the complete obsession he was in. This letter offers us real insight, when the brain betrays itself you will never see midlife crisis, betrayal or sudden personality collapse the same way again. </p>

Sometimes the greatest threat to a person's life is not an outside enemy. It's their own brain. Not because they want destruction. But because the systems designed to protect them begin overriding the systems designed to preserve them. In today's episode host Trina Laird reads excerpts from a letter written by Brendan Banfield to his mistress where one can witness the complete obsession he was in. This letter offers us real insight, when the brain betrays itself you will never see midlife crisis, betrayal or sudden personality collapse the same way again.

When The Brain Betrays Itself

Mid Life Crisis isn't just buying a new car! Known to those in the trenches, MLC starts with depression and way too often ends with destruction like you have never imagined, AND....most sadly it's caused by the one person you are closest to and have trusted the most to share and build your life with. NO ONE IS IMMUNE, most of us thought we would NEVER end up divorced, many of the guests you'll hear from had been happily married over 20, 30 and even 40 years! Learn what red flags to look for in YOUR relationship, learn what to do and what NOT to do if your partner appears to be in limerance or showing the signs of MLC. We will also be talking directly with people who are presently in MLC and will share what it's like to live through this most challenging time of their life. These are the stories you won't hear anywhere else, so grab your beverage, get comfortable and join us as we hear the untold stories of MLC. 

The stories and events discussed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal or professional advice. Any names, locations or identifying details have been changed to protect privacy. Any similarities to actual persons, living or dead, or real events are purely coincidental. 
The information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Always consult with a qualified expert regarding any decisions related to your specific situation. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or the podcast creators. 
For additional information on MidLife Crisis visit The Bomb Drop Series of books by Trina Laird on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/author/bombdrop

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Mid Life Crisis isn't just buying a new car! Known to those in the trenches, MLC starts with depression and way too often ends with destruction like you have never imagined, AND....most sadly it's caused by the one person you are closest to and have trusted the most to share and build your life with. NO ONE IS IMMUNE, most of us thought we would NEVER end up divorced, many of the guests you'll hear from had been happily married over 20, 30 and even 40 years! Learn what red flags to look for in YOUR relationship, learn what to do and what NOT to do if your partner appears to be in limerance or showing the signs of MLC. We will also be talking directly with people who are presently in MLC and will share what it's like to live through this most challenging time of their life. These are the stories you won't hear anywhere else, so grab your beverage, get comfortable and join us as we hear the untold stories of MLC. The stories and events discussed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal or professional advice. Any names, locations or identifying details have been changed to protect privacy. Any similarities to actual persons, living or dead, or real events are purely coincidental. The information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Always consult with a qualified expert regarding any decisions related to your specific situation. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or the podcast creators. For additional information on MidLife Crisis visit The Bomb Drop Series of books by Trina Laird on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/author/bombdrop

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