105. The Midlife Realization: Are You Living the Life You Truly Want?

In this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we dive into one of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself: What do you truly want in life?If you’ve spent years following the success checklist—graduate, get a job, buy a house, raise kids, climb the career ladder—this episode is for you. It’s time to stop living on autopilot and reflect on whether the life you’ve built is aligned with your true desires or if it’s time to redefine what success looks like for you.In this episode, your host Laurie Reynoldson shares her personal journey from thriving in a successful legal career to realizing that despite external achievements, she wasn’t fulfilled. Through her own story and experience, she sheds light on why knowing what you want is the foundational step to living an authentic and meaningful life.Key Takeaways:Why many of us get caught in autopilot mode, following a life checklist that doesn’t reflect our true desires.Laurie’s personal journey from being a successful commercial real estate attorney to realizing that career success didn’t equate to happiness.How to reflect on what your younger self wanted versus what you truly want now.The importance of dreaming big, even in midlife, and differentiating dreams from goals.Practical advice for redefining your vision of success and crafting a life you actually want.If you’ve ever wondered if there’s more to life than the goals you’ve been checking off, this episode will inspire you to reconnect with your true self, rediscover what lights you up, and take meaningful steps toward creating the life you desire.LINKS + MENTIONS:Want to watch the video? Click here!If you want to dive deeper into exploring what you truly want and how to design a life that reflects your unique desires, Laurie offers coaching and retreats. Click here to inquire about 1:1 coaching.Interested in learning more about the Gap Year? Click here!Connect with Laurie:Website: https://schoolofmidlife.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolofmidlifeOne More Thing! Enjoyed today’s episode? Don’t forget to subscribe to the School of Midlife podcast and leave us a review! Share this episode with a friend who might need a little midlife inspiration.📩 JOIN MY MAILING LISThttps://www.schoolofmidlife.com/newsletter👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInWork with Laurie