118. Are You in Midlife? If You're Asking Big Questions, You Already Are

🎙️ Episode SummaryWhat even is midlife?Is it a number? A demographic? A hormone crash? A slow fade into irrelevance? (Hard no on that last one.) In this episode, we’re digging into the truth about what midlife really is—and spoiler: it’s not what you’ve been told.Laurie breaks down:Why midlife technically starts in your late 30s (yep, really!)Why it’s more about mindset than mathAnd how midlife can actually be your most powerful season—if you’re brave enough to claim it.You’ll also hear:A jaw-dropping Brené Brown quote that will stay with you for yearsWhy the stereotypes about midlife women are total garbageWhy the “someday” strategy is keeping you stuckAnd how to start making midlife your best life, not your “less than” life.This episode isn’t just about defining midlife. It’s about redefining yourself.What You’ll LearnWhy midlife can start as early as 39—and last for decadesThe key internal questions that mark the start of midlife (not your age)How society’s stereotypes have robbed women of midlife powerWhy midlife is the start of something, not the endThree critical questions to ask if you’re ready to stop tolerating your life and start transforming itJournal Prompts From This EpisodeWhat do you think about the term “midlife”?Do you believe you’re in midlife? Why or why not?How do you feel about that?Because how you experience midlife starts with what you believe about it.Links + ResourcesWant 1:1 support during your midlife reinvention? Get on the VIP interest list! DM the word “MIDLIFE” to @schoolofmidlife on Instagram, or email Laurie here to learn about The Gap Year📩 JOIN MY MAILING LISThttps://www.schoolofmidlife.com/newsletter👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInWork with Laurie