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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 53 MIN

Midlife: Choose your Own Adventure

from Midlife Circus · host Brent Drever & Rob Espenel

Message the ShowIn this episode of Midlife Circus, Brent and Rob crack open the Choose Your Own Adventure theme of midlife—where you get to decide what comes next. They explore what it means to rewrite the script, embrace curiosity, and step off autopilot to direct your next great act. From motorcycles and model cars to 3D printing and solo adventures, this conversation blends humor, nostalgia, and introspection to show that midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a creative rewrite. Rob and Brent share personal stories, lessons learned, and the joy of rediscovering hands-on passions while reimagining purpose beyond the career grind. Whether you’re rebuilding, reinventing, or just wondering what’s next, this episode will remind you that it’s never too late to choose your own adventure. Links and Resources:Visit Episode WebsiteNewsletter Sign UpFollow us: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTubeTopics we are covering in this episode:Midlife as an opportunity to rewrite your own script.How curiosity can replace the need for constant productivity.The difference between being scripted and unscripted in your 30s vs. 50s.Why small steps—like fixing an e-bike or learning 3D printing—can spark big change.Reclaiming hands-on creativity and joy from childhood passions.The balance between freedom, purpose, and reinvention.How Gen X is redefining midlife on its own terms.Simple ways to start crafting your next great act today.Midlife as a time to choose growth, not crisis.Becoming the director—and hero—of your own story.

Message the Show In this episode of Midlife Circus, Brent and Rob crack open the Choose Your Own Adventure theme of midlife—where you get to decide what comes next. They explore what it means to rewrite the script, embrace curiosity, and step off autopilot to direct your next great act. From motorcycles and model cars to 3D printing and solo adventures, this conversation blends humor, nostalgia, and introspection to show that midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a creative rewrite. Rob and Bren...

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Not My Circus Henrik Flyman (Wavlake) Composed, written, performed and produced by Henrik Flyman. Michelle Sukow Michelle Sukow Michelle is a Restart Coach & Midlife Champion inspiring others to succeed both personally and professionally by encouraging confidence and strength to those who feel like they are stuck and want to take back control of their life. She also shares her story and what this upcoming Podcast will offer 50ish & Fab: The Hot Flash Report KC Sonshine - Your Southern Sweet Tea with a Splash of BROOKLYN! Welcome to 50ish & Fab: The Hot Flash Report — the unapologetic, hilarious, and heart-to-heart podcast for women embracing the fabulousness of life after 50 (and ambitious 40-somethings dreaming of the good life!). Hosted by the witty and warm KC Sonshine, a Brooklyn girl with a little southern charm, this show dives into the messy, magical, and marvelous world of midlife women, menopause, dating, relationships, grandparenting, faith, and living your best life after 50. Because growing old gracefully is cute, but THRIVING after 50 is FABULOUS! pick up books lishusheng adventure:In the Bishop's Carriage By: Miriam Michelson (1870-1942)The Milky Way By: F. Tennyson Jesse (1888-1958)The Heritage Of The Desert By: Zane Grey (1872-1939)Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus By: James Otis (1848-1912)The Merry Anne By: Samuel Merwin (1874-1936)Uncle Bernac: A Memory of the Empire By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)Lysbeth, a Tale of the Dutch By: H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925)The Lord of Death and the Queen of Life By: Homer Eon Flint (1888-1924)The Confessions of Arsene Lupin By: Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941)The Brethren By: H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925)The Missing Bride By: E.D.E.N. Southworth (1819-1899)The Ebb-Tide By: Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne (1850-1894)The Well at the World's End, Book 1: The Road unto Love By: William Morris (1834-1896)Galaxy Primes By: E. E. Smith (1890-1965)Camp-Fire Girls in the Country or The Secret Aunt Hannah Forgot By: Ste

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