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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 20 MIN

The Art of Falling Apart: A Reading of Brené Brown's "The Midlife Unraveling"

from DOUBLE TAKE: Navigating Life's Second Act · host Tanya Powell

Ever felt like life's pulling at loose threads you didn't even know were there? This week, I'm reading Brené Brown's essay 'The Midlife Unraveling' – and trust me, it hits different when you read it aloud. Brown nails that moment when we just can't fake it anymore, when all our neat little boxes start falling apart. It's not about having a crisis – it's about finally getting real with yourself. I loved sharing this piece because it's permission to stop pretending and start living authentically. Whether you're in your 40s wondering 'is this it?' or just feeling that itch for something more genuine, this episode's for you! Link to the article below: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2018/05/24/the-midlife-unraveling/

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