70. (S2E34) Living a Mindful Midlife with Billy Lahr

From the moment I met Billy Lahr, I knew he would be someone I’d want to stay in touch with. I wish he lived locally so we could hang out together because he is inspiring, smart, and hilarious. I’m so happy to have him as a guest on today’s show. He was home in the States when we recorded this, but as you’ll hear, he’s gone back to live in Korea again this month. In this one, we’re talking about finding and settling into a sense of clarity, living and lingering in the gray area of life, and Billy’s strong stance on the phrase “everything happens for a reason.” If you’re up for some laughs today, keep listening. Billy is currently the host of The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast for people navigating the complexities and possibilities of life’s second half. Billy spent 21 years as an educator but became disenfranchised the last half due to budding mental health concerns and unrelenting social media harassment from students. In 2021, Billy left his job as dean of students to travel the world in search of more meaningful life experiences. After an emotional breakdown in Korea, Billy’s path in life became crystal clear. Since then, he’s been focused on navigating his own midlife crisis more mindfully and helping others do the same by using his life experiences as a guide for others to reflect, learn, and grow.Today’s episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. If you’d like to find peace of mind amidst the chaos and no matter what’s going on around you, get on a complimentary call with me. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll get insight on any issue you’d like to bring to the table. And you’ll leave the conversation with clarity and renewed energy. Find the booking link here. Or text me at 571.317.1463. And if you’re not into chatting just yet, you can go to ZenRabbit.com to find free resources, like meditations and articles. Billy's hype song is Refuse/Resist" by Sepultura LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billylahr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Mindful-Midlife-Crisis-Podcast-106476821546123Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_midlife_crisis/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindfulMidlifeHere's the meditation Billy created for Fine is a 4-Letter Word.And you can listen to Billy interview me on The Mindful Midlife Crisis here.