127. What to Do When the Life You Built Isn't the Life You Want? | Replay episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 47 MIN

127. What to Do When the Life You Built Isn't the Life You Want? | Replay

from School of Midlife · host Laurie Reynoldson

This week, I'm sharing one of the most-loved episodes of the School of Midlife Podcast—because it’s just that important. And, because life is lifing (hello, packing chaos and writing deadlines), I’m walking my talk and letting this replay stand in its power.We’re diving into the concept of Adult Dreams—and why so many of us in midlife wake up realizing we’ve been living the life our fifth-grade self dreamed up. Or worse, the one someone else dreamed for us. It served us for a while… until it didn’t.In this episode, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my own wake-up call—the moment I walked away from the law (and a partnership at a prestigious firm) because I finally admitted: I was living a dream that wasn’t mine anymore.If you’ve ever thought:“Is this it?”“I should be happy, so why do I feel stuck?”“What do I really want now?”Then this episode is your permission slip to pause, reflect, and start dreaming again—from where you are now, not where you started.Inside this episode:The story of my fifth-grade courtroom debut (and wardrobe priorities)Why high-achieving women so often feel stuck in midlifeWhat it means to dream an “adult dream”—and why it’s not too late to startHow to start rewriting your success story in midlife (without burning your life down)Mentioned in this episode: 🎟️ The Best Life Retreat (October in Sun Valley!) – come spend a weekend creating your own next chapter. Space is very limited.📔 Best Life Planner – home of the daily 5-10-5 practice I swear byLet’s connect: If this episode resonated with you, let me know! Screenshot your favorite moment, tag me on Instagram, or slide into my DMs with what you are dreaming now.📩 JOIN MY MAILING LISThttps://www.schoolofmidlife.com/newsletter👉 CONNECT WITH LAURIE:📩  Email Laurie 💻 WebsiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInWork with Laurie

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This week, I'm sharing one of the most-loved episodes of the School of Midlife Podcast—because it’s just that important. And, because life is lifing (hello, packing chaos and writing deadlines), I’m walking my talk and letting this replay stand in its power. We’re diving into the concept of Adult Dreams—and why so many of us in midlife wake up realizing we’ve been living the life our fifth-grade self dreamed up. Or worse, the one someone else dreamed for us. It served us for a while… until it...

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