School of Midlife

 This week, I’m recording… absolutely nothing! Best Life Laurie is officially OOO and fully planted on a tropical beach, indulging in some well-deserved “ass-sitting” (yep, that’s a technical term). So today, I’m sharing a listener favorite episode that’s more relevant than ever.

In this replay, we explore what it really means to create a life you don’t need to escape from—a life that doesn’t rely on vacations to feel good. I talk a...

Welcome to the revolution you didn’t know you were waiting for — the Me First Movement.

In this episode, Laurie picks up where last week’s conversation left off — that uncomfortable place where high-achieving midlife women feel guilty for wanting more. She’s pulling no punches as she walks you through why prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish — it’s strategic, sustainable, and frankly, long overdue.

You’ll hear why “Me First” is not “M...

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This one’s for every woman who’s ever wondered if she has to blow up her life to start living it.

In this comeback episode of the School of Midlife Podcast, Laurie dives into two powerful insights that came up during a recent women’s retreat:

1. You’re probably a hell of a lot closer to your best life than you think.
2. You don’t have to feel guilty for wanting more—even when others have less.

Laurie dismantles th...

Topics Discussed: Midlife success, redefine success, fulfillment in midlife, chasing goals, personal satisfaction, self-worth

✨ Show Notes:

In midlife, many high-achieving women realize something startling: they’ve checked all the boxes—but still feel unfulfilled.

In this thoughtful and powerful episode of The School of Midlife podcast, Laurie Reynoldson explores a critical question: What does success actually mean to you?

Spoiler: it’...

Talking about midlife sex tips, confidence in the bedroom, menopause intimacy, erotic massage, Lee Jagger

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Is your sex life…fine? If so, it might be time to shake things up—in the best way possible.

In this most-downloaded episode of The School of Midlife podcast, Laurie sits down with Lee Jagger, a sex educator and founder of Rock the Bedroom, who shares the secrets to having the best sex of your life—without intercours...

Talking about work-life balance myth, midlife burnout, high-performing women, asking for help, midlife coaching.

✨ In This Episode:

Host Laurie Reynoldson gets candid about the myth of work-life balance and why it’s time for midlife women to stop striving for something that doesn’t exist. In this replay of an early fan-favorite episode, Laurie breaks down:

• Why traditional “balance” is an impossible standard (and why it’s not your ...

Air Date: April 8, 2025
Host: Laurie Reynoldson

Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of the School of Midlife Podcast, Laurie shares the behind-the-scenes story of how The Gap Year was born — and why it's exactly what high-achieving midlife women need right now. If you’re waking up at 2 a.m. wondering, “Is this all there is?” this episode is your wake-up call, your roadmap, and your permission slip to make a bold...

Air Date: April 1, 2025

Host: Laurie Reynoldson

In this jam-packed episode, we’re replaying Day 1 of my 3-Day Live training: “The Real Reason High-Performing Women Worry They’re Having a Midlife Crisis.”

Midlife isn’t a crisis. But when you’re a high-achieving, badass woman who’s spent her life checking all the boxes, hitting every goal, and showing up for everyone else… it can feel like one.

Here’s the truth bomb: most of us weren’t t...

🎉 Happy 2-Year Anniversary!

In this special milestone episode, Laurie celebrates two incredible years of The School of Midlife podcast. With 108 episodes under her belt and 14 amazing guests in the past year, she reflects on the growth of the show and her deep gratitude for every listener who tunes in—whether you're walking, commuting, or tuning in from your desk.

💥 You've Changed. And That’s a Good Thing.

Laurie dives int...

In today’s episode of the School of Midlife Podcast, we’re diving into how to shift from just thinking about your goals and plans to actually taking action and making progress.

We all know that mindset shifts are important, but they are only the first step. If you don’t couple that mindset change with action, nothing will change.

This episode takes a deeper look at how we often delay action with what we think are necessary preparatio...

In this episode of the School of Midlife Podcast, we dive into how a simple change in language can shift the way we experience our daily lives. By changing two small words, "I have to" to "I get to," you can transform your midlife mindset and unlock more opportunities in your life. This shift isn’t just about words; it’s about taking control and finding joy in everyday tasks.

Key Topics:

• The power of language ...

In this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we dive into one of the most powerful questions you can ask yourself: What do you truly want in life?

If you’ve spent years following the success checklist—graduate, get a job, buy a house, raise kids, climb the career ladder—this episode is for you. It’s time to stop living on autopilot and reflect on whether the life you’ve built is aligned with your true desires or if it’s time to...

Tired of feeling like you need a vacation to "reset" your life?

In this episode, your host Laurie Reynoldson talks about the importance of designing a lifestyle that leaves you feeling refreshed every single day. Learn how to align your work, passions, and personal life in a way that creates constant fulfillment and peace.

It's all about small changes that lead to big impact—so you can stop dreaming about vacation and ...

Remember when you first started dating? When you'd spend all night on the telephone...talking about everything and nothing at all?

And now that you're in the midlife transition, not only does it feel like you have nothing at all to talk about with your spouse, but it also feels like the intimacy and affection are gone.

In this episode, Laure shares three simple ways to get the affection and intimacy back...even when you&apo...

In today's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we challenge the conventional notion of a "midlife crisis." Host Laurie Reynoldson dives deep into why the term "midlife crisis" is outdated and doesn’t serve the high-performing women navigating midlife today. Rather than viewing midlife as a crisis, this episode reframes it as an incredible opportunity, a reset, and a turning point.

We discuss:

• The or...

In today's episode of The School of Midlife, we dive into a critical question for high-performing women in midlife: When is enough enough? Many of us find ourselves caught in the cycle of constantly striving for more—more success, more accolades, more achievements—but at what cost?

As high achievers, we often feel like we’re almost there—whether it’s a financial goal, a physical milestone, or even the approval of others—but som...

In this milestone 100th episode of The School of Midlife podcast, Laurie Reynoldson reflects on the journey so far and celebrates the incredible community that’s grown around this space. Laurie shares her excitement for how the podcast has evolved and highlights the challenges we face in making lasting changes in our lives.

As January rolls in, many of us are setting New Year’s resolutions focused on lifestyle changes—getting fit, e...

In this replay episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we’re diving deep into the transformative power of setting the one thing that can change everything for you in 2025.

In past episodes, we've explored why reflecting on the previous year is key to setting meaningful goals for the year ahead. Today, we’re shifting focus to the most important step of all: selecting that one crucial action or decision that will lead to your b...

In this heartfelt episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we dive into how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing life-altering challenges, both in the wake of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and in other personal struggles that many people are going through right now. Whether it's loss, cancer diagnoses, or any unexpected hardship, this episode provides practical and compassionate ways to...