Midlife Mastery

Dr. Mina is a Harvard trained dermatologist and host of The Skin Real podcast is on a mission to provide people with real skin care information and advice. In this episode she discusses misconceptions and ways to simplify skin care, the three products we should all be using, skin changes… The post Simplifying Skin Care in Midlife (with Dr. Mina) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

Most retirement conversations seem to hinge around dollars and dates – how much do you have and when will you retire. Bill and Pete Bush are financial planners who approach the conversation a bit differently and share how our 50s are the time to really be thinking through what we… The post Building a Pre-Retirement Flight Plan in Your Fifties (with Bill and Pete Bush) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

Just a quick episode without a guest to talk about what's been happening, a solution (perhaps) to making friends in midlife, and a cool fitness app I've been using to track food and nutrients (www.cronometer.com). Ready to play bigger in midlife? Let's get started!   Thank you for listening –… The post Catching Up, Friends in Midlife, and Tracking Food appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

Alison Jacobson hosts the podcast “Midlife Mavericks,” coaches midlife women, and is author of the book “Daily Inspiration for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance.” I am very excited to have Alison as a guest as we share a similar view of the power of midlife.… The post Inspiration for Midlife Women (with Alison Jacobson) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

This episode is about retirement, but not really about saving or investing. Rather, Joe Allaria, CFP and host of The Retirement Power Hour Podcast, joins me to discuss thinking about the lifestyle of retirement and creating a fulfilling retirement. Sure, the numbers are important, but if the average retirement is… The post Retiring Better (with Joe Allaria) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

Theresa DeWit has a huge vision: to make a difference in one million marriages. Like many visions, it started out smaller. She just wanted to pass some marriage advice on to her 20-something kids. That advice has grown into a best-selling book, an online course, and relationship coaching. Theresa shares… The post Joyfully Married (with Theresa DeWit) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

I can't be the only one who's noticed health and fitness takes a lot more intentionality and conscious effort than it did in my 30s, or even my 40s. Things take longer, I bounce back slower, and life catches up quicker. I suspect many of us in our 50s and… The post Fitness Transformation After 50 (with Martin Bolduc) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

I LOVED this conversation with Ellen Kocher and Dominique Ben Dhaou. As the co-authors of the book Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!: How to Lift Up Your Life in Your 50's and Beyond, they brought tons of information and inspiration on creating and embracing a vibrant life after 50, with a particular… The post Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! (with Ellen Kocher and Dominique Ben Dhaou) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

Happy New Year! No guest this episode. I wanted to share some thoughts I've been having about replacing my annual goals with a focus on developing really small habits. I have been creating annual goals for the past 20 years and I like the direction they provide, but I've noticed… The post Experimenting with Replacing Goals with Habits appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

Many in the fitness industry promise (or strongly suggest) quick fixes and amazing results. But that's not really how our bodies work and it often leads to disappointment, frustration, and the relentless search for that next miracle diet and workout. But what if we approached it differently? Nate Wilkins and… The post Aging Well (with Ageless Workout) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

She's back! Gail Gensler returns for another episode and brings her non-stop full throttle enthusiasm for (mid)life with her. She points out that everyone is, will be, or was in midlife, so why do we spend so little time discussing it? We talk about: How to get started creating a… The post Midlife in Beast Mode (with Gail Gensler) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

It's always fun to have another midlife podcaster on the show. Today, I'm joined by Billy Lahr, co-host of Mindful Midlife Crisis and co-creator of the Reflect, Learn, Grow course. We cover a lot of ground in this show as Billy shares: How cultivating a mindfulness practice changed and saved… The post Having a Mindful Midlife Crisis (with Billy Lahr) appeared first on Midlife Mastery Podcast.

It took an emotional breakdown for Rae Ann to realize she had been living someone else's dream and get clarity on her own aspirations. Using that difficult path, she became a transformational life coach focused on helping women discover what they want to do with their lives and live on…

Midlife is a fantastic time to take on new hobbies or to return to those that really interested us when we were younger. In midlife, we typically have a bit more time, money, opportunities, and resources than we did in our 20s or 30s, and a bit more wisdom as…

Jacqueline (Jack) Perez is on a mission to normalize aging. In 2017, she created Kuel Life, a website providing community and expert advice for midlife women. Along with curated content and real-life expert advice, the site also showcases women-driven brands. In this episode, we discuss the importance of community and…

Does your life feel rushed, distracted, and disconnected? Anita Heidema and Dario Tomaselli, founders of O'Live Your Life, want to help you change that. They went from lives that were successful, but stressful and separate to having lives that are present, connected, and purposeful. And they want to share their…

Merle Saferstein spent much of her career helping Holocaust survivors share their life stories. From that experience she began writing, speaking, and teaching to help others live their legacy. In this episode, we discuss: those pivotal moments that change our lives, aligning your life behind how you want to be…

Where are you downplaying your strengths and experience? How could you put them to use to create a new career opportunity? Have you ever thought about starting a side business, moving into a new job or career, or completing a bucket list item such as writing a book? By the…

How do you transform your life? How do you go from midlife malaise to being exited about who you are and who you're becoming? Jeff Goodrich did it by adopting his dog, Duder. At least, that was the start. With Duder's help, Jeff lost 70 pounds, went from the couch…

Tad Stahl describes himself as “just a middle-class dude raising a family in Indiana.” That's true, but leaves out a bit. In his mid-fifties, he took on a new challenge by following his adult sons into racing go karts. What started as a weekend hobby with his sons has grown…

Something a little different today to celebrate the 50th episode of Midlife Mastery. The other day, I came across a post I wrote on my blog a few years ago about midlife and wanted to share it here:   Never Too Late Do you remember when it mattered? When your dreams…

In midlife, many find themselves solidly in their comfort zone, where everything is fine. But, “fine” is a dangerous place where life turns stagnant and dreams die. Lori Saitz, CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a Four Letter Word” discusses how she transitioned her life…

Matt Yaroch, CMO for I-Ally, is not in midlife. But what he shares can and likely will affect us all in some way. In our conversation, we discuss several things I was not aware of: It's not just midlifers who find themselves with caregiving responsibilities. 1 in 4 millennials are…

Jackie and Ray Hope are on a mission to redefine what “over the hill” means and are a great example of people taking on new challenges in midlife. Rather than settling into their comfort zones, at 50 they decided to take up rock climbing, ice climbing, and mountaineering. Then they…

Lisa Speers describes herself as a “midlife enthusiast” and her journey is one many of us can relate to. As she turned 50, she realized she had lost herself along the way through life and decided she was not going to find herself at 60 not doing some of the…

A little over two years ago, Adrienne Shubin, author of the Change Your Midlife blog, began transforming her life. Starting with going alcohol free for 30 days, it evolved into staying alcohol free, switching to a plant-based diet, getting rid of clutter, losing weight, and becoming debt free. You'll enjoy…

Andi Kay is an advocate for aging as well as you possibly can and passionate about helping people who help others to age healthier, wealthier, and happier. To this end, she is the founder of Aging Mojo, a platform exclusively helping solopreneurs and small business owners who cater to the…

John MacDonald returns to Midlife Mastery. Last time, we discussed focusing on what you can control and it remains one of the most downloaded episodes. In this episode, we discuss the importance (and golden opportunity) of controlling our time. This includes, starting our day with intention, managing priorities, and the…

Ok, chances are you and I won't live *forever*. But, what's your health plan to be healthy and active into your 90s? If you are 50 now, that's 40 more years. Will you spend those years living, or just alive? Dave Stickland (aka ThatFitOldGuy on Instagram) shares his approach his…

Social media can be a fantastic way of sharing and connecting with people around the world. Yet, it can also bring a dark side as we compare ourselves to the perfect lives presented by others. I suspect this is especially true as we enter midlife. Shobha Nihalani shares why, after…

Dave Conley, author of the upcoming book, “Muberty: The Guide for Going from Midlife Crisis to Kickass Midlife”, is not a doctor, but he has taken control of his health as a key step to his amazing midlife. Midlife is the time when our choices from the past 20 or…

“If I don't at least try with everything I have for the rest of my life, I'm going to die with unrealized dreams and goals. And that would break my heart.” ~ James Burbage   Sometimes when we get to midlife, we discover the life we've created isn't the life…

Laura Friedman Williams went from happily married for over 20 years to blindsided by her husband's affair. Divorced, she began a midlife journey of breaking out of her cocoon and rediscovering and reinventing herself. In this episode, we talk about that process for her and her new book “Available: A…

No guests this episode. Just checking in and updating you on the progress I've made getting in the best shape of my life after 50 by working with a personal trainer and fitness coach. Your fitness path is probably different than mine, but I firmly believe what we do now…

Dr. Ellen Albertson, aka The Midlife Whisperer, is back on Midlife Mastery. Her previous appearance is consistently one of the most popular episodes of this show and now she has a new book out called “Rock Your Midlife: 7 Steps to Transform Yourself and Make Your Next Chapter Your Best…

Ever look at the middle age action actors or the guys on the covers of fitness magazines, wish you could be that fit? But then you dismiss the possibility because they get paid to be in that shape and you've got a job, life, and responsibilities? What if it were…

Super excited to have Claire and James Davis, aka The Midlife Mentors, on today. They bring their full-on joy and enthusiasm for living an amazing midlife and helping others do the same. They share: How our hormones are changing in midlife for both women and men AND what we can…

Have you ever thought about starting a business in midlife? Dreamed of leaving the 9 to 5 and being your own boss? Or maybe you've already started one and are finding it tougher than expected. Today's episode is for you. Dwayne Holland is a third-generation entrepreneur and business growth coach…

Today's episode is a little different. Danielle Gillespie is a technologist, consultant, and advisor to tech startups and she focuses her approach on one theme: ideas last. And she's also living a pretty good midlife. I am excited to have her on the show because I'm intrigued by her approach…

So often, what holds us back is not skill or talent, but mindset. Our mindset determines how well we are able to develop and use our talents and how much of our potential we can achieve. What if the biggest factor in your success was changing the way you think…

Ready for a midlife reboot? Rachael Lee, author of the blog Midlifing It, made the decision to not live someone else's version of her life. Rachael shares the small changes any of us can make as well as her own huge change of relocating from Oregon to La Paz, Mexico.…

Sam Rice is a midlife nutritionist and author of “The Midlife Method: How to Lose Weight and Feel Great after 40.” This isn't a diet book – she is focused on sustainable, long-term health and wellness. In this episode, she discusses: How our bodies are changing in midlife and what…

Loukia Mastrodimos, CEO of Midlife in Bold, and creator of The Midlife Without Regrets Method, guests on this episode. She shares a bit about her own journey as someone who transitioned from a good life as viewed from the outside – but was frustrated, dissatisfied, and a bit burned out…

Get ready for something a bit different. Monica Laurence is a serial entrepreneur, venture investor, hospitality maven, global citizen, island renegade, and – most of all – a quantum surfer. Quantum surfing? It's a framework of actionable philosophies drawing from quantum mechanics, neuroscience, spirituality, and a quest for personal freedom…

Madeline Hardacre, MD is a Lifestyle Medicine Physician and OBGYN, entrepreneur, and ultra-marathoner who shares her approach to mastering the middle years. She also has a coaching program through Women's Health Elevated which you can learn more about here. In this episode, she discusses: What she learned from doing a…

Just a short update two months in on my fitness journey to getting in the best shape of my life. Setbacks, personal frustrations, progress, mindset, and an epiphany obvious to everyone but me. Before you listen, can I ask a favor? Help me help others discover and benefit from Midlife…

John MacDonald (aka JohnMacOnline) is working hard to live his best life. A software development, coach, and self-described beginner, John focuses on mind, body, and soul elevation and training for life. In today's episode, you'll learn how John creates a great midlife by: The importance of focusing on what you…

Here's my challenge for you: keep up with Gail Gensler. I dare you. At 60, she is living in beast mode and has the energy and enthusiasm and love for life of someone less than half her age. She's a pro-aging fitness enthusiast and lifestyle influencer who loves defying all…

Women's leadership expert, author, and “newly minted 50 year old” Jo Miller joins me to discuss: The inspiration from both of her parents completely rebooting their careers in their early 50s. Lessons from her book: Woman of Influence: 9 Steps to Build Your Brand, Establish Your Legacy, and Thrive. How…

As one part of mastering my midlife, I am on a mission to get in the best shape of my life. This episode is a quick update on my progress in getting in the best shape of my life. Spoiler alert: I had some unexpected things come up that set me back.…

As one part of mastering my midlife, I am on a mission to get in the best shape of my life. In the last episode with Kevin English from The Silver Edge and the Over 50 Health & Wellness podcast, I shared I was going to be working with him…