School of Midlife

In today's episode, we had a deeply enriching conversation with Heather Johnson Durocher, journalist and founder of the Michigan Runner Girl Lifestyle brand. We explored the multifaceted experiences of midlife transitions, touching on topics from career changes and evolving identities as our children grow, to the complexities of midlife friendships and maintaining our sense of self.

Heather and I shared our personal journeys, d...

In today's episode, we dove deep into the interconnected issues of stress, burnout, and sleep, particularly focusing on midlife women like us. I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Vigelius, a holistic sleep and stress coach, who shared invaluable insights and practical advice on managing these critical aspects of our health and well-being.

We started by discussing how stress can often spiral into sleepless nights, leadin...

Welcome to Season 2 of the School of Midlife podcast!

In this episode, Laurie discusses a couple changes to the format in Season 2...and you're going to LOVE them because you requested them at the end of Season 1. More interviews, solo coaching episodes that pair well with your already busy life.

Season 2 is on fire! Let's frickin' go!

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Welcome to Season 2 of The School of Midlife!  

We're diving into the world of midlife style with the incredible Laura Tully, a renowned personal wardrobe stylist. Laura graces us with her expert insights on how midlife women can redefine their personal style to boost confidence and authenticity.

🎙️ Let's kick things off by unpacking the difference between fashion and personal style. Laura beautifully distinguishes between...

Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're diving into the world of nutrition with the incredible Taryn Perry, a holistic nutritionist with over 16 years of experience in wellness. Taryn graces us with her extensive knowledge and personal journey, shedding light on the critical role of nutrition in midlife and how it can profoundly impact our health, mood, and overall well-being.

🎙️ Let's start by embracin...

Get ready for a transformative journey as we explore the intersection of fitness and mindfulness in this episode of the School of Midlife podcast. Our guest, Jen Bobodzhanov, a passionate fitness studio owner and small business coach for midlife women, shares her inspiring personal journey and empowering approach to exercise.

🎙️ Jen's story is one of triumph over body image struggles and an unhealthy fitness mindset, leading h...

Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're diving deep into the mystical world of Human Design with the incredible Lori Lisai. Human Design isn't your typical personality test – it's a fascinating synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science, creating a unique energetic blueprint for each of us based on our birth details.

🎙️ Join us as Lori guides us through the five energy types in Human Design – M...

Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're continuing our captivating journey into the realm of Human Design with the brilliant Lori Lisai. If you missed our first episode, don't worry – you can catch up to gain a foundational understanding of Human Design and the five energy types.

🎙️ Today, we're diving deeper into the concept of inner authority, a crucial element in how we navigate decisions and in...

Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're delving deep into the complexities of relationships during this transformative phase of life. Joined by the insightful life coach Kellie Resue, specializing in relationships, we're exploring the evolving dynamics we encounter with partners, friends, and ourselves in midlife.

🎙️ Prepare to uncover invaluable insights on the importance of nurturing strong social tie...

Today, we're diving deep into the transformative landscape of midlife, especially for women questioning their purpose and direction. Joining us is the phenomenal Jolene Atkinson-Kruse, a seasoned mental health professional and coach, here to share her invaluable insights on navigating this pivotal life stage.

🎙️ We kick things off by shining a light on those all-too-familiar patterns and roles that can leave us feeling stuck a...

In this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, Laurie shares a deeply personal story about her aging in-laws, and the difficult decision to move them to memory care. This is a follow-up episode to Episode 26: When Roles Reverse: Caring for Aging Parents with Compassion.

Laurie will share more life-lessons learned about this difficult season of parenting parents.

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Season 2 of the School of Midlife podcast drops on May 7!

As an attorney who walked away from her dream job and left the law in her mid-40s, I know exactly what it's like to be living a great life by all outward appearances with the perfect family, the career, the nice home, the vacation home, and a passport full of stamps...and still feel like something is missing.

This is the podcast for high-achieving wome...

It's been one year since the first School of Midlife episode dropped!

To mark that milestone, it seemed only fitting to discuss how the School of Midlife was borne, and Laurie's vision for future of the company and this podcast. Suffice it to say, she has BIG PLANS for the role that the School of Midlife will play in the lives of midlife women everywhere.

We may be one year in, but we're just gettin...

What do you think is the biggest thing that's holding you back from living the life you want to live? From becoming the person you want to be?

It's you. Just like the Taylor Swift song. "It's me, hi. I'm the problem. It's me."

Technically, it's your limiting beliefs. The stories you're telling yourself about yourself about why you're not good enough, why you can&ap...

Here are the School of Midlife, we talk a lot about making midlife our best life. What, exactly, does that mean? What is a best life? What is a dream life?

In this episode, Laurie is discussing the importance of knowing what your dream life looks like so that you can make it a reality. Most high-achieving midlife women are accustomed to chasing all of the promotions and the accolades. What they're not as comfortable t...

Somewhere between waiting until everything is perfect, and saying "yes" to all of the new shiny objects, is the sweet spot that I call "good enough." This episode discusses how to overcome perfectionist tendencies by taking action when things are "good enough."

Shondra Rhimes had her "Year of Yes"; I'm exploring my "Year of Good Enough."

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In this episode, Laurie talks about how a hectic lifestyle and the chronic stress that it produces can make you more susceptible to cold and flu viruses. By using her own out-of-control schedule as an example, she discusses -- in a very non-scientific way -- what happens to the body's immune system when we're constantly operating in fight-or-flight more. This episode will make you rethink how your own busy-ness is impacti...

Have you noticed the photos and videos on social media of women attending retreats? Doesn't it look like they're having the BEST time? Honestly, it's because they are. They're away from all of the obligations of work and family life, and focusing on themselves for once. At a luxury resort. Eating incredible food, getting massages, taking hikes. Sounds pretty good; doesn't it?!

In this episode, Laur...

Have you ever noticed that the life goals on your list seem to be the same from year to year? Lose those last 15 pounds, write the book, learn to speak a new language, save more money. They're all laudable goals, and yet, they never seem to be achieved.

In this episode, Laurie discusses the top 3 reasons you're not living the life you want. But as she explains: it's not your fault that you're not achiev...