Showing results for "Midlife" in Self-Help

How can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with a difference, Kieran Setiya confronts the inevitable challenges of adulthood and middle age, showing how philosophy can help you thrive. You will learn why missing out might be a good thing, how options are overrated, and when you should be glad you made a mistake.

Whether it's sexual pleasure, midlife reinvention, menopause, friendship, redefining style at a certain age, dating after divorce, feeling invisible, or simply being in the last place you ever thought you'd be, you'll feel seen in these essays that acknowledge the changes and challenges but capture the power, freedom, and confidence that comes with age. Told through the eyes of contemporary women writers, authors, and creatives, each shares a story of coming to terms with aging and confronting the unexpected moments that define midlife.

"In the middle of the road of my life I awoke in a dark wood, where the true way was wholly lost." When you find yourself suddenly without bearings, as Dante Alighieri voiced so well centuries ago, where will you look for guidance? Throughout the ages, teaches David Whyte, the language of poetry has held a special power to hazard ourselves boldly at the "fierce edges" of our lives. On Midlife and the Great Unknown, you will engage with poetic imagination as it was meant to be experienced.

In der Mitte des Lebens verändert sich der Körper. In der Mitte des Lebens fühlt man sich nochmal jung und gleichzeitig zum ersten Mal alt. In der Mitte des Lebens denkt man über verkürzte Arbeitszeiten nach oder startet nochmal richtig durch. In der Mitte des Lebens brauchen die eigenen Eltern Unterstützung, während die eigenen Kinder erwachsen werden. In der Mitte des Lebens hat man die ersten Verluste erfahren. Leben heißt Veränderung.

In this New York Times bestseller, a popular spiritual teacher and thought leader shows you that menopause isn’t an ending—it’s an opportunity for a powerful new beginning. A revised edition of The Age of Miracles with new content from the author There are times in life when one phase ends...

All of us are familiar with the fairy tales of youth where the young hero and heroine fall in love, defeat their enemies, marry, and live happily ever after. The fairy tales gathered here are about what happens next, when the Prince goes bald and the Princess has a midlife crisis. They portray middle-aged men and women facing the special issues dealing with crisis, aging and mortality, and the desire for renewal.

Renowned cycling biomechanics pioneer Phil Cavell explores the growing trend of middle-aged and older cyclists seeking to achieve high-level performance. Using contributions from leading coaches, ex-professionals and pro-team doctors, he produces the ultimate manifesto for mature riders who want to stay healthy, avoid injury - and maximise their achievement levels.

The magnificence and rapture of womanhood are often not passed down from our mothers. We are all too familiar with stories of sacrificing, shrinking, and overcoming. The majority of women are left to feel like something is constantly missing. And what's usually missing is the feminine essence of every single one of them. Dr. Amanda Hanson is a clinical psychologist and a global influencer who has helped millions of women to reimagine their lives, reconnect with their feminine side, and heal generational trauma. In each episode, Dr. Amanda will introduce you to concepts of womanhood that will ...

comedy podcast with a touch of personal growth

Midlife Decluttering & Lifestyle is a podcast for people in midlife and beyond who want a home that fits the lifestyle they want and need right now. We talk about the real shift that makes decluttering finally work: putting yourself first—your emotional and mental well-being—before your belongings. Because when that inner part is clear, decluttering starts to make sense, and taking action feels natural not forced.

You're not here to age quietly—and this podcast refuses to let you. Hosted by clinical pharmacist, tango dancer, and ageless confidence expert Diana Devi, this show is for women over 50 who are done with the beige version of aging and ready to live with boldness, energy, and soul. Each episode blends science, movement, mindset, and a touch of magic to help you reclaim your vitality, confidence, and joy—without chasing youth or counting calories. Expect honest conversations about reinvention, hormones, rituals, brain fog, strength, and the surprising things that actually help you feel alive...

In Women Waking Up, Wendy Valentine doesn’t just challenge the outdated narrative of decline and invisibility at midlife—she blows it up and replaces it with a bold, bada-s manifesto for reinvention. With raw honesty, a wicked sense of humor, and hard-won wisdom, Wendy invites women everywhere to toss aside society’s limiting scripts and step into the most powerful, playful, and purposeful chapter of their lives.

Episode Summary:Reframe midlife as a period of awakening, not decline. In this episode, we explore Nova Hartley’s roadmap for transformation, showing how prioritizing energy, curiosity, and connection—through small, consistent wellness habits—can fuel personal reinvention, career pivots, and a vibrant second act. Learn how micro-rituals and supportive communities can help you reclaim your vitality and purpose.Episode Show Notes:That quiet question—“Is this really it?”—often arrives in midlife, not as failure, but as an invitation. This episode of Midlife Glow-Up Dispatch dives ...

Two longtime friends sit down to talk about navigating “Midlife”-- that place where you find yourself post-40 and in the middle of raising kids, helping aging parents and tending to your own mental, physical and spiritual well being. Creating a forum for people in midlife is a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, inspire, and empower. We hope this podcast will reflect the vibrancy, wisdom, and transformation that comes with this stage of life while providing helpful, humorous insight, expert advice and inspiration.

Midlife Reframed is a podcast for people who are done accepting the narrow, outdated story about what midlife is supposed to look like at work and in life.We host honest, unscripted conversations about careers, ambition, identity, reinvention, money, power, health, and the messy middle that rarely gets named out loud. This is a space where lived experience matters. Where we challenge research, headlines, and cultural narratives that quietly limit opportunity, especially for women and others navigating systemic bias as they age.Some episodes feature personal stories and real-time reflection. ...

Welcome to The Midlife Mess Podcast! A podcast about the mess that is midlife, how to cope in your relationships, interpersonally, and the world during this time of life. Hosted by, Lara Thompson, a 42-year-old single mom and professional. In each episode Lara will use her background knowledge of psychology and mindset to discuss a self-improvement strategy or hot topic in a way that brings empathy and understanding for women and men. So, unless every aspect of your life is perfect, join the discussion every Wednesday, and please subscribe, rate, review, and follow TheMidlifeMessPod on ...

A podcast for Christian midlife women ready to move from fear, worry, and overthinking into peace, confidence, and true freedom in Christ. Each episode blends faith-filled encouragement, practical mindset renewal tools, and relationship wisdom to help you live boldly in your God-given identity. Hosted by Master-certified Christian life coach Stephanie Sekaz.

**TOP 1.5% GLOBALLY RANKED NUTRITION PODCAST FOR WOMEN ** Does it seem impossible to lose those last 5 stubborn pounds, despite doing your best to eat well? Do you constantly feel tired, bloated, and rely on caffeine to get you through the 3 PM slump? Do you find yourself reaching for convenience food or going through the drive-thru again, because developing healthy eating habits seems out of reach? You’re in the right place! Welcome to Master Your Metabolism After 40, where you’ll find practical tools to help you shed the unwanted weight that creeps up during peri- and post-menopause, ...

During his run into turning FIFTY, CHRIS EVANS is on a MISSION. To take stock of WHERE HE IS and WHERE HE'S AT in order to figure out how BEST to get the MOST out of what he BELIEVES are the BEST YEARS yet to come. His typically positive and upbeat journey involves ONE HUNDRED DAYS of...

Midlife Rewired with Moxie is the go-to podcast for professionals in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are ready to 10x their next 10 years in impact, influence, and income.Hosted by Andre Moxie, leadership coach, life sciences executive, and growth strategist, each episode blends real stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you break free from comfort zones and rewire your mindset, career, health, finances, and relationships for the next chapter of your life.From career reinventions and entrepreneurship to health optimization, wealth building, leadership growth, and personal ...