Life Fulfilled Podcast — Where leadership, self awareness and workplace performance actually connect.
Episodes
Ep 85 Positive Aging is Your Secret to Health and Longevity
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 85, a takeaway episode from my conversation with renowned ageism activist, Ashton Applewhite and author of the book "This Chai...
Ep 84 Unveiling the Bias of Ageism: An Insightful Discussion with Ashton Applewhite
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 84 a Midlife Maximum episode, featuring Ashton Applewhite, a renowned ageism activist and author of the book This Chair Rocks: A Ma...
Ep 83 The Midlife Makeover: How to Reinvent Yourself with Your New Purpose
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 83, I share my takeaway from my conversation with Diane Gilman on episode 82. Diane Gilman is a fashion designer who found success in her ...
Ep 82 The Queen of Jeans: Diane Gilman's Legacy for Midlife Women
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 82 you'll meet Diane Gilman, the charismatic, pearl-haired “Queen of Jeans.” At 77 years young, Diane is an inspiration for women ...
Ep 81 Embracing Heart-Centered Wellness for a Fulfilled Midlife
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 81 my takeaway episode from my conversation with Dr. Michelle Robin on ep 80. Dr. Michelle Robin summarized key principles from her...
Ep 80 Mastering Your Health Through the Four Quadrants of Well Being
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 80 you'll meet Dr. Michelle Robin, a wellness expert and author of The E Factor: Engage, Energize, Enrich. Our conversation delves i...
Ep 79 Future-Proof Your Health and Fulfillment with Technology
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Ines O'Donovan Ph.D. on episode 78 about how technology will affect your life in 2050.In...
Ep 78 How Technology Will Shape a Day in Your life in 2050
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 78 you'll meet futurist Ines O'Donavan, Ph.D., who takes us on a journey into a typical day in the year 2050, organized by techno...
Ep 77 Take This Test to Measure Your Leadership Effectiveness
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Jamie Turner on episode 76 about leadership effectiveness.Jamie is a leadership consultant an...
Ep 76 The Unspoken Rules of Leadership Will Make You a Better Leader
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 76, you'll meet leadership development expert, Jamie Turner. Jamie provides valuable insights on how to become an effective leader, pa...
Ep 75 Do This If You're Not Where You Want to Be in Your Midlife Career
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh on episode 74 about finding fulfillment in your midlife career. In my ...
Ep 74 How Being a Career Rebel Can Lead You to Greater Fulfillment in Midlife
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 74 you'll meet Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, an award-winning master-certified executive coach, personal brand strategist, and 3x Amazon bes...
Ep 73 Awaken Your Creative Spirit to Find Fulfillment in Midlife
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Anne Witherspoon on episode 72 about her three BF to AF journeys culminating in harnessing he...
Ep 72 Unlocking Your Creativity Can Help You Find Fulfillment in Midlife
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 72 features Anne Witherspoon in a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode.Anne shares three BF to AF stories. The common the...
Ep 71 What's Stopping You from Living Your Most Authentic Life?
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Brandon Rodriguez on episode 70 about overcoming inauthenticity to find fulfillment. After ...
Ep 70 From Florida to Hollywood: He Found Fulfillment through Authenticity
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 70 features Brandon Rodriguez in a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode. Brandon moved to Hollywood (CA) from Florida in ...
Ep 69 Beyond the Midlife Crisis: Feeling Valued in the Workplace
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Takeaway episode, I discuss the findings of the AARP report titled "The Value of Experience: An Examination of Workers Ages 40-Plus,"...
Ep 68 The Value of Experience: Insights from AARP for Workers Age 40-Plus
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this Midlife Fulfilled Maximum episode featuring Carly Roszkowski, Vice President of Financial Resilience at AARP. Carly and I dive into th...
Ep 67 Failure is Not Optional On Your Journey to Midlife Fulfillment
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Agi Keramidas.Agi Keramidas is a dentist turned personal development coach and host of the Pe...
Ep 66 From Dentist to Podcasting: A Journey to Personal Development Mastery
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 66 features Agi Keramidas, the host of the Personal Development Mastery podcast. Agi's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) ...
Ep 65 Finding Purpose in Midlife Through Discerned Transformation
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my takeaway episode for my conversation with Tom Schreier on episode 64.Tom Schreier is the Founding Director of the Inspired Leadership In...
Ep 64 Discovering Your Midlife Encore: Notre Dame's Inspired Leadership Initiative
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 64 features Tom Schreier, founding director of the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame.ILI is a different kin...
Ep 63 The Evolution of Your Purpose: Why Midlife Transition is Inevitable
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo midweek episode, I share my takeaway from my conversation with Elizabeth Ledoux on episode 62. In my conversation with Elizabeth, we dis...
Ep 62 Business Transition Planning in Midlife Creates the Life You Want to Live
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a Midlife Maximum episode, Elizabeth Ledoux joins us to talk about her mission to help successful people transition from business ownership to live...
Ep 61 Living With No Fear: Why Planning Your Death Can Be Joyful
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this midweek solo episode, I share with you my main takeaway from my conversation with Mike McKeown on episode 60. Mike made two key points. One is...
Ep 60 Finding Fulfillment in Midlife Through Serving and Giving
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode, Mike McKeown shares his transition from a focus on traditional things like career, ...
Ep 59 Your Story Can be a Blessing to Others Because Your Story Matters
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this solo takeaway episode, you'll hear my thoughts and suggestion for you to consider from my conversation with Marcia Donziger on episode 58...
Ep 58 How to Embrace Adversity and Find Greatness Within You
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll meet Marcia Donziger in a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode. Marcia was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovar...
Ep 57 How the Pandemic has Reshaped Your Relationship with Work
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Bernie’s takeaway episode. Listen to episode 56 featuring Karen Mangia before you listen to this takeaway recap. Your work is no...
Ep 56 Unlocking Fulfillment in Your Relationship with Work Through Co-Creation
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll meet Karen Mangia in a Midlife Maximum episode. Karen is an internationally-recognized thought leader. Her TEDx appearance,...
Ep 55 Dare to Dream: The Power of Giving Yourself Permission
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have You Ever Had the Realization That You're Not Pursuing Your Passion?In this 8-minute episode, I share my takeaway from my conversation with L...
Ep 54 Finding Purpose Through Movement: A Gymnast's Tale of Entrepreneurship by Empowering Employee Wellness
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll meet Laura Putnam in a hybrid BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) and Midlife Maximum episode. Laura is the f...
Ep 53 Your Path to Self-Discovery: Uncover Your Ancestry and DNA for a Fulfilled Life
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Miri Rodriguez and this is a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode.Miri is a senior storyteller for Micr...
Ep 52 A New Beginning: How a Second Marriage Led to a Career as an Author, Podcaster, and Blogger
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Paul is an accomplished author, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. His current career took off after he remarried. In this episode, Andy's BF ...
Ep 51 Caring for Elderly Parents: Advice from a Social Gerontologist
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this Midlife Maximum episode, you'll meet Benjamin Surmi. Midlife Maximum episodes are informational, and educational in nature. Benjamin Surm...
Ep 50 Putting People First: A Business Model that Prioritizes Culture and Fulfillment
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Wakabayashi owns and operates a business model that prioritizes culture and fulfillment. Dennis is one of the leading voices around the world ...
Ep 49 From Digital Marketing Guru to Stand-Up Comedy Success: An Unexpected Journey
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Vahl's midlife journey was transformed when she began performing stand-up comedy. Andrea is a Social Media Consultant and Speaker. She is ...
Ep 48 Podcast Navigating Midlife with Success: Expert Interviews and Brand Collaboration 🎤
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I fly solo to share my thoughts, feelings, plans, and aspirations for the Midlife Fulfilled podcast in 2023. My plan is to publish ...
Ep 47 The Art of Career Reinvention: An Amazing Journey from LinkedIn to Work as a Speaking Expert
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lorraine is a top-rated virtual speaker and leader with 300,000+ followers.On this episode, Lorraine shares in her BF (before fulfillment) story about...
Ep 46 From Exhaustion to Fulfillment: A Speaker’s Painful Journey of Self-Actualization on the Water
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Davis is a best-selling author and keynote speaker.On this episode, Andrew (Drew) shares how he finds fulfillment and joy in boating. Drew&apos...
Ep 45 The Power of Self Discovery: A Podcaster's Mission to Help Others Share Their Emotional Life Shift Stories
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker.Matt Gilhooly is a creator - podcaster, communicator, and educator. He is the creator, producer, editor, an...
Ep 44 Transitioning from Corporate to Creative: A Journey to Becoming an Author a Coach and Healer
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker.On this episode, Tamara Schenk shares her BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story. Her stor...
Ep 43 Finding Purpose After Corporate Burnout: A Remarkable Story of Becoming a Podcast Host
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker.This week’s guest is Lou Blaser. On this episode, Lou shares her BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fu...
Ep 42 Scaling a Business Successfully: The CEO's Inspiring Story with Women President's Organization
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker.This week’s guest is Camille Burns. Camille is the CEO of Women Presidents Organization. On this episode,...
Ep 41 A Journey From Microsoft to a Coaching Business: A Surprising Personal Development Story
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. This week’s guest is Nausheen Saumtally. Nausheen is the youngest guest (so far) to be featured on the M...
Ep 40 Surviving a Brain Tumor Diagnosis: An Amazing Story of Career Change and Finding Balance
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Deborah Albers. Deb's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) is a story that you're going to want to share...
Ep. 39 The Journey from DJ Booth to Fulfilling Success in Family and Entrepreneurship 😳
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is A. Lee Judge. Lee's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) is the story of his first identity that he let "...
Ep. 38 Transformation on the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage: A Life-Changing Journey to Fulfillment
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Bernadette McClelland. Bernadette's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) revolves around a long journey she a...
Ep. 37 Inspired by a Change-Agent Mom: She Overcome All Career Challenges 👏🏼
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Stacy Sherman. Stacy's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story is about what she learned from her mom in...
Ep. 36 Your Guide to Goal Setting: A Writer's Amazing Journey to Coaching Success
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Debra Eckerling. Debra's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story starts with a job where she discovered ...
Ep 35 An Inspiring Journey to Finding Midlife Fulfillment as a Public Speaking Coaching 🗣
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Diane Diaz. This is the first episode published after hurricane Ian. Both Diane and I are Floridians and we are safe. I com...
Ep. 34 Doctors Baffled, but Food Was the Cure: A Shocking Journey to Wellness
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Tom Petty. Tom is no relation to the deceased musician by the same name. Tom shares his BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after ...
Ep. 33 Reflect on Your Regrets Uncover the Good Life with New York Times Bestseller Dan Pink
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Daniel H. Pink. Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking ...
Ep. 32 From Life Threatening Illness to Impact: How One Entrepreneur is Changing Lives 💥
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Jon Ferrara. Jon shares his BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story about how he came to realize his purpose ...
Ep. 31 The Ultimate Midlife Makeover: A Story of Fitness, Food and Entrepreneurship🥇
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Reneta Jenik. Reneta's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) entrepreneurial story began 11 years ago when s...
Ep. 30 Transforming Rock Star Dreams into Business Reality: A Success Story in Consulting 🙌
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Robert Rose. Robert is a global marketing influencer. He runs a successful consultancy called The Content Advisory. He’s au...
Ep. 29 Journey From Hollywood to Entrepreneurial Fulfillment: A Career Coach's Second Act 🎬
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Shannon Russell. Shannon achieved her dream job while she was in college as a producer at MTV. Her television and film-produc...
Ep. 28 How Self-Discovery Can Reduce Stress and Help You Find Fulfillment During Midlife Crisis 🤩
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Michelle Brigman. Michelle has had a successful career in corporate positions with global brands. One day she realized that...
Ep. 27 The Transformation from Leadership to Entrepreneur Motivational Speaker and Purpose Coach 👏🏼
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Paul Epstein. Paul had a life-changing experience when he attended an offsite meeting in 2016 while he was in a sales leaders...
Ep. 26 Unleashing Your Potential with a Career Coach's Guide to Discovery and Authenticity 🗣
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Pamela Slim. Pamela has worked with many people as a coach, who express fear and hesitation in sharing their voice on social ...
Ep. 25 From High-Octane Entrepreneurship to a Fulfilling Career in Santa Rosa Tourism 👏🏼
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Kurt Shaver. Kurt had a Covid-inspired, midlife, life-balance assessment reset that resulted in him recently starting his thi...
Ep. 24 From Australia to Oxford University: The Dream Fulfilled, Now What?
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest is Michelle Peterson Clark. Michelle is located in England. We had a lovely conversation about her BF to AF journey which she char...
Ep. 23 The Ultimate Fulfillment for Joe Pulizzi in His Startup Acquisition Journey
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Joe Pulizzi. Joe is the founder of the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and TheTilt. He is widely recognized as the GodF...
Ep. 22 From Termination to Fulfillment: One Woman’s Crazy Journey from Law School to Career Coach
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Marlo Lyons. In this episode, Marlo shares her BF to AF story that began when she was fired from a job she held early in ...
Ep. 21 Midlife Crisis Damages Self Confidence & Triggers Chronic stress: A Road To Self Discovery
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Andrew May. Andrew lives in the Chicago area with his wife and two teenage children. In this episode, Andrew shares his...
Ep. 20 How To Achieve Success as an Entrepreneur During Midlife Through Relationship and Audience Building 🎤🎧
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Adam Schaeuble. Adam is a 10-year-over-night entrepreneurial success! He had a 3-year-over-night success, and now he&apos...
Ep. 19 From Heart Attack To Fulfilled Talk Show Host & What It Really Takes To Become a Web 3 Entrepreneur 🎬
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Joseph Jaffe. Joseph is a popular author (5 books), keynote speaker, and consultant. When the pandemic hit, Joseph experi...
Ep. 18 The Path to Fulfillment for Career-Focused, Childless Entrepreneurs
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Cynthia Barnes. Cynthia is an award-winning sales influencer, a professional keynote speaker, and a best-selling author. Sh...
Ep. 17 How You Can Avoid Quitting Your Entrepreneur Journey and Thrive as a Business Coach
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Janet. She shares her entrepreneurial journey as a business coach as more than just a profession in this midlife season. ...
Ep. 16 The Power of Positive Feedback: How it Boosts Happiness for You in Your Midlife
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this mid-week episode, I'm coming to you solo with thoughts and feelings about the power of positive feedback from the first fifteen episodes ...
Ep. 15 Achieving Success as an Entrepreneur: The Intersection of Accountability and Work-Life Balance
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Pam. She shares her on-and-off struggle with work-family balance. Early in her career, this was a big struggle when her k...
Ep. 14 After Being His Wife’s Sole Caregiver During Her Battle with Alzheimer’s Disease He Chose Early Retirement to Care for Himself
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Pat. His wife Judy battled Alzheimer's for eight years. He was at her side the entire journey. After she passed away, ...
Ep. 13 Prioritizing Love: How One Man Redefined Career Success for a Happier Family Life
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Diego. After experiencing severe anxiety and strain in his family relationships, he realized the need to reinvent himself. ...
Ep. 12 How He Quit His Safe Government Job to Become an Entrepreneur as a Fitness and Weight Loss Coach
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Jimmy. He shares his personal story about losing weight, leaving a safe and secure government job, and starting a fitness c...
Ep. 11 The Aunt Who Inspired a Legacy: A Story of Career Growth and Endless Pride
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet JK. He shares his personal story about his aunt Jenneane whom he never met. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 37 five mo...
Ep. 10 The Rewards of Leadership: How to Win Over Young Employees and Build Company Loyalty
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Jeanne. She shares her experience and wisdom in hiring and leading employees decades younger than her. Her tough love goes ...
Ep. 9 A New Lease on Life: How One Man Achieved Fitness and Good Health through Nutrition and Working Out
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you'll meet Lee. His journey to become physically fit began out of necessity due to a serious medical condition. He needed to alter his...
Ep. 8 From Meat Eating to Vegan: A Life Transformation in Cooking and Career
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heather has experienced a complete transformation since she became a vegan. She refers to herself as "The Vegan CPA." Heather didn't ...
Ep. 7 The Competitive Skydiver's Journey: From Divorce to New Career and Author
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian started jumping out of airplanes at age 19 in the Army. He pursued skydiving as a devoted hobby. He began competing in skydiving in a four perso...
Ep. 6 From Mourning to Thriving At a Startup: How A Career Coach Can Guide You To Success
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 6 you'll meet Jeneanne Ballos. Jeneanne was frustrated in her corporate job. Her dad passed away unexpectedly in March 2020. One mont...
Ep. 5 The Rise of a Digital Marketer: Transforming Adversity into a New Career Opportunity
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 5 you'll meet Jeff Revilla. He dreamed of owning his own skateboard manufacturing business in the eighth grade. He even wrote a paper ...
Ep. 4 Unlock Your Potential: A Guide to Leaving a Job You Hate and Thriving as an Entrepreneur, Career Coach and Author
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode four you'll meet Karin Freeland. You'll hear her describe how she was in a toxic corporate job. She felt guilty for not feeling f...
Ep. 3 Master the 80/20 Principle: Unlock Fulfillment, Success and Happiness
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may already know something about the 80/20 principle. In this episode, I offer you reasons to consider embracing the 80/20 principle to attain a m...
Ep. 2 Survey Finds 5 Surprising Desires for Fulfillment in Midlife Journey
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello midlifers. Welcome to episode two of The Midlife Fulfilled podcast. In episode one I covered two topics:I defined midlife. I defined what it ...
Ep. 1 Finding Fulfillment and Happiness: A Podcast to Guide Your Midlife Journey
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello midlifers. Welcome to the journey. This is episode 1 of The Midlife Fulfilled podcast. If you haven’t listened to the introduction episode, I ...
Ep. 0 Midlife Fulfilled Podcast Introduction Episode
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Midlife Fulfilled podcast is for men and women in their midlife season who are looking for fulfillment in specific areas of their life such as phy...
Midlife Fulfilled Podcast Trailer
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Midlife is the best season of our lives. But, often many of us lack fulfillment in some area of our midlife. It doesn’t have to be that way. This po...