School of Midlife
Episodes
69. Are You Really What You Eat? | Emilee Wise
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Emilee Wise, a holistic health, wellness, and nutrition coach wh...
68. Dreaming with Your Eyes Wide Open: Creating the Life You Want to Live
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here at the School of Midlife, we talk a lot about making midlife our best life. But what, exactly, does that mean? What is a best life? What is a dre...
67. Why "Someday" Shouldn't Be Your Retirement Plan
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, Laurie discusses why you should stop waiting for retirement to live your best life. She ...
66. The Best Is Yet to Come! Midlife Reflections on Graduation Season
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast! Today we're taking it back to the old days with a solo episode. While I've been thrilled with...
65. Stop Going It Alone: Why Midlife Women Need Community | Heather Johnson Durocher (Part 2)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Heather Johnson Durocher and I continue our deep-dive into the world of midlife transitions with a special focus on identity,...
64. Feel Like Every Part of Your Life Is in Transition? You're Not Alone | Heather Johnson Durocher (Part 1)
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we had a deeply enriching conversation with Heather Johnson Durocher, journalist and founder of the Michigan Runner Girl Life...
63. The Surprising Connection Between Your Sleep Mindset and Stress Level | Rebecca Vigelius
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dove deep into the interconnected issues of stress, burnout, and sleep, particularly focusing on midlife women like us. I ...
62. Back and Better Than Ever!
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
61. Want to Love Your Midlife Body? Do This | Jen Bobodzhanov
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
60. Rethink Everything You Thought You Knew About Nutrition | Taryn Perry
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're diving into the world of nutrition with the incredible Taryn Perry, a holistic nutriti...
59. The #1 Midlife Confidence Booster That You're Not Using | Laura Tully
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
58. What No One Tells You About Midlife Relationships | Kellie Resue
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're delving deep into the complexities of relationships during this transformative phase o...
57. Using Human Design to Make Better Midlife Decisions | Lori Lisai (Part 2)
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're continuing our captivating journey into the realm of Human Design with the brilliant L...
56. Live More Authentically You Through Human Design | Lori Lisai (Part 1)
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hu...
55. Why It's Harder to Parent Your Parents Than Your Own Kids
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
54. Feeling Stuck in Midlife? Here's What to Do | Jolene Atkinson-Kruse
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving deep into the transformative landscape of midlife, especially for women questioning their purpose and direction. Joining us i...
Are You a Midlife Woman in Transition?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 exa...
53. Not Your Mother's Midlife
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
52. Stop Believing Everything You Think: The Truth About Limiting Beliefs
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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&...
51. Dreaming with Your Eyes Wide Open: Creating a Life You Want to Live
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
50. Why "Good Enough" Should Be Your New "Perfect"
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Somewhere between waiting until everything is perfect, and saying "yes" to all of the new shiny objects, is the sweet spot that I call "...
49. One-Two Punch: Is it Cold and Flu Season or Constant Stress That's Making You Sick?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 virus...
48. Got a Free Weekend? You Can Change Your Life | Monica Sowders
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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? Hones...
47. It's Not Your Fault: The Top 3 Reasons You're Not Living the Life You Want
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 spea...
46. Beyond Dry January: Is Alcohol Serving You? | Jennifer Fox
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, I'm joined by Jen Fox, the founder of the Zero Proof Project, a one-year, alcohol-f...
45. Want Goals Achieved? Start with Tiny Habits Formed
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us want major life changes but struggle with where to start. The key is beginning with simple, repeatable actions that over time, become habit...
44. One Thing at a Time: The Key to Creating Your Best Year Ever
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laurie talks about the importance of choosing just one big goal -- your one thing -- to focus on to create your best year ever. She e...
43. Hoping for Your Best Year Yet? Start With Your Year-End Review
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you want 2024 to be your best year yet, your year-end review contains the clues for how to make it happen!Tune in to hear Laurie explain how to har...
42. BONUS: Closing Time: The Best 11 Questions for an Effective Year-End Review (Part 3)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to set yourself up for your best year yet is to spend some time completing a comprehensive year-end review! In this 3-episode ser...
41. BONUS: Closing Time: Initial Impressions of 2023 (Part 2)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to set yourself up for your best year yet is to spend some time completing a comprehensive year-end review! In this 3-episode ser...
40. BONUS: Closing Time: Why Complete a Year-End Review? (Part 1)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to set yourself up for your best year yet is to spend some time completing a comprehensive year-end review! In this 3-episode ser...
39. 52 Candles: Hard, Vulnerable + Honest Lessons Learned This Year
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special birthday episode of the School of Midlife podcast, Laurie Reynoldson is reflecting on some hard lessons learned about herself in the p...
38. Beating the Holiday Blues: When Festive Feels Like a Farce (Part 6 of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time of the year...or is it?What happens when you're feeling a little blue during the holidays? When you're jus...
37. Boundaries to Fight Holiday Burnout with Erica Davis (Part 5 of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday Series)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this fifth episode of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday series, my guest expert Erica Davis and I are talking about how chasing holi...
36. Why the Best Holidays Are C+ Holidays (Part 4 of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday Series)
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this fourth episode of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday Series, we're talking about how embracing imperfection can minimize so...
35. Enjoy Thanksgiving This Year - Yes, Even With Family Drama (Part 3 of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday Series)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this third episode of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday series, we're talking turkey and gratitude because it’s Thanksgiving ...
34. Saying "No" Won't Land You on the Naughty List (Part 2 of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday Series)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Holiday series, I'm talking about the importance of setting and holding boundaries to ...
33. Healthy Habits Are This Season's Gift to Your Future Self (Part 1 of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday Series)
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Have Yourself a Merry Little Midlife Holiday series! Each week until New Year's, I’ll be covering different...
32. Unmasking the Real Me: My Complicated Relationship with Halloween
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid episode, I share why Halloween has always brought up complicated feelings for me. I'll talk about losing a grandparent on Hallowee...
31. Big Moves in Midlife: How to Know If It's Time for a Major Life Shift
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest struggles for midlife women is knowing when it's time to make a big life change.In this episode, Laurie identifies typical &qu...
30. The Morning 5-10-5: My Secret to an Intentional Morning
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we're talking all about morning routines - why they matter and how to create one that works for you. I'll expla...
29. Breaking Free: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Midlife
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we’re talking about limiting beliefs and how to rewrite them. Many of us carry beliefs fr...
28. Redefining Success: What Does It Mean to You?
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we tackle the tricky topic of how to define success in your own life. Midlife is the per...
27. Work-Life Balance Is Bullsh*t
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we’re talking about the myth of work-life balance and why it simply doesn't exist...
26. When Roles Reverse: Caring for Aging Parents with Compassion
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Laurie dives into the difficult but necessary conversations around caring for aging or ailing parents. As their health de...
25. The Trouble with "Someday" Thinking: Why We Assume Our Best Life Is Still Ahead
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we unpack the assumptions we often make about our own lives - that fulfillment, happiness, and livin...
24. Time to Move On: Knowing When to Quit
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, we're talking about quitting, and knowing when it's time to move on. Laurie sh...
23. Now What? How to Find Fulfillment in Midlife
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laurie debunks the myth that if you work hard and delay gratification in your 20s and 30s, you'll be rewarded with fulfillment i...
22. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Why Fall Is the Best Time for a Reset
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer’s coming to a close, but there’s still ample time left in the year to end on a productive high note.On this week’s episode, Laurie shares...
21. Beyond Comparison: 2 Questions Every Midlife Woman Needs to Answer for Herself
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've checked all the boxes. Career? Crushing it. Family? Thriving. House, vacations, car? Got 'em. So why does it feel like something is s...
20. Rock the Bedroom: How to Have the Best Sex of Your Life Without Intercourse | Lee Jagger
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, I chat with Lee Jagger, a sexpert who teaches midlife women how to have the best sex of their lives ...
19. Write Your Future: Manifesting the Life You Want Through Journaling
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for the BEST LIFE Reset Retreat: https://www.schoolofmidlife.com/the-best-life-reset-retreatAs I've told you before, affirmations don&apo...
18. Ties That Bind: Exploring the Power of Midlife Friendship at a Personal Wellness Retreat
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of female friendships, but also how it can be difficult to make new friends in midlife. My secr...
17. It's Independence Day: Time to Make Some Personal Declarations
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 4th of July! It's my favorite summer holiday. I hope you have a full-filled day on tap to celebrate all things red, white and blue.In honor...
16. Mid-Year Momentum: How a Look Back at the First 6 Months Will Elevate the Next 6 Months
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe that we're officially halfway through 2023?! How is that even possible?! One of the things that I do every year at this point is ...
15. Beyond the Bucket List: Living Life's Adventures Before Time Runs Out
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you made your summer bucket list yet? What about your life's bucket list?As high-performing women, we spend a lot of time creating checklist...
14. Peak Perspectives: 15 Ascents and the Mindset Lessons Learned Along the Way
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I just climbed a mountain 15 times in 36 hours. It was a physical challenge, for sure. But the most important lessons I learned on the mountain were t...
13. Jet-Set Chic: Stylish Summer Travel with Carry-On Couture | Haley Lamey
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's travel season! Whether you're heading to Europe -- and I know many of you are! -- or a weeklong trip somewhere else, Haley Lamey, the f...
12. More Than the Finisher's Medal: Why I Train for Endurance Events
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've run 11 marathons, finished 1 Half-Ironman, and I am currently training for my second 29029 Everesting challenge. I'm admittedly slow. I...
11. What Do You Want? How to Go from Profoundly Unfulfilled to Living Your Best Life
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Although everyone else tells midlife women that it's most important to figure out our WHY and PURPOSE in life, I think that's wrong. It&apos...
10. BONUS: Riffing on the Emotional Complexities of a Holiday Devoted to Motherhood
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mother's Day is Sunday. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing some thoughts and riffs on why this Hallmark-ish holiday can be triggering for so...
9. Sorry, Not Sorry: Stop Undermining Your Credibility in the Workplace
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women working in male-dominated industries must already work hard to earn the respect of their male colleagues. To show that their ideas have merit. T...
8. Starting Your Day Right: The Power of Morning Routines
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a morning routine? There’s a reason why so many successful midlife women are intentional about how they start their day. Simply put, mor...
7. There Is No Such Thing as Work-Life Balance
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself looking around at all the other women, thinking that they seem to have it all figured out? That there's something wrong...
6. Why Setting Healthy Boundaries Is So Hard -- But Important -- for Midlife Women
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Personal boundaries help us have healthy relationships with ourselves and others. Why then, do midlife women find it so hard to set and maintain heal...
5. Love the One You're With (Or Not): Grey Divorce, Midlife Affairs and More
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This one's a little spicy! We're talking about why midlife women have affairs. The answer will probably surprise you. And you'll certai...
4. The Best Planning Framework: Accomplish More in Less Time
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like the goals you are working on are too big? Like you want to stop before you even get started because the pace of progress is too ...
3. BONUS: Power of 3
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Episode 3! And because of the special relationship I have with the number 3, I'm celebrating with this short bonus episode! Tune into t...
2. Was I a Job Whore?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It took me 20 years to realize I was in the wrong career. For so long, I was convinced that I'd find the happiness, fulfillment and job-satisfact...
1. My Year of Good Enough
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Somewhere between waiting until everything is perfect, and the saying "yes" to all the new shiny objects, is the sweet spot that I call &quo...
A Peek at the Syllabus: School of Midlife Podcast
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the SCHOOL OF MIDLIFE podcast. School will be in session when our first episode drops on March 21st, but you can get a quick peek of the s...