Best Laurie Reynoldson Podcasts (2025)

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117. Two Panic Attacks, One Funeral, and Zero Regrets: My Midlife Reboot 30:46

4d ago30:46

30:46

After a week of ass-sitting on a tropical beach (highly recommended, by the way), I’m back and bringing you something different: my story. Not the polished “About Me” version—but the honest, messy, holy-shit-how-did-I-get-here version. From panic attacks that landed me in the ER (twice) to leaving a successful 20-year legal career with no backup pl…

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116. Postcards from the Beach: Ass-Sitting and Other Essential Midlife Skills | Replay 32:39

11d ago32:39

32:39

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 d…

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115. The "Me First" Movement: The Revolution for Midlife Women 31:09

18d ago31:09

31:09

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 …

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114. Closer Than You Think: Why You Might Already Be 75% to Your Best Life 36:01

25d ago36:01

36:01

🔥 Episode Summary: 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: You’re probably a hell of a lot closer to your best life than you think. You don’t have …

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113. Redefining Success in Midlife: Why Chasing More Won't Make You Happier | Replay 29:59

1M ago29:59

29:59

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 Reyn…

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112. Midlife Confidence in the Bedroom Starts Here—No Intercourse Required | Lee Jagger (Replay) 1:07:00

1M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Talking about midlife sex tips, confidence in the bedroom, menopause intimacy, erotic massage, Lee Jagger 🔥 Show Notes: 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…

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111. The Truth About Balance: Why You're Burned Out (And It's Not Your Fault) | Replay 32:11

2M ago32:11

32:11

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 brea…

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110. The Career, the House, the Family…and Still Unfulfilled? You’re Not Alone (And Here’s What to Do) 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

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 y…

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109. Midlife "Crisis" Is a Lie (Here's What's Actually Going On) 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

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 showin…

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108. "You've Changed." Why That May Be the Highest Compliment Paid to a Midlife Woman 32:34

2M ago32:34

32:34

🎉 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…

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107. From Mindset to Motion: How to Move Beyond Thinking and Start Doing 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

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…

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106. From Midlife Obligation to Opportunity: The Power of Changing Two Words 25:40

3M ago25:40

25:40

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 fi…

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105. The Midlife Realization: Are You Living the Life You Truly Want? 40:32

3M ago40:32

40:32

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…

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104. No Plane Ticket Required: Creating a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From 25:55

3M ago25:55

25:55

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 chan…

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103. 3 Simple Ways to Keep Intimacy Alive in Your Midlife Marriage | Replay 34:08

3M ago34:08

34:08

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…

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102. From Crisis to Opportunity: Redefining the Midlife Experience for High-Performing Women 34:07

4M ago34:07

34:07

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 opp…

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101. Striving vs. Thriving in Midlife: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living 27:14

4M ago27:14

27:14

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…

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100. Take Out the Trash: Why You Need to Change How You Think to Transform Your Life 33:00

4M ago33:00

33:00

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, man…

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99. You're Just One Decision Away from Living the Life You Want in 2025 31:52

4M ago31:52

31:52

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 st…

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98. How You Can Be in Service to Others When "I'm So Sorry" Just Doesn't Seem to Cut It 31:19

5M ago31:19

31:19

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 an…

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97. The Real Reason the "New Year-New Me" Mentality Is Holding You Back (and What to Do Instead) 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

In this first episode of 2025, host Laurie Reynoldson challenges the "new year, new me" mindset and shares why starting slow might be your secret weapon for lasting change. Drawing from her past running experience, Laurie explains why there are "no points for starting fast" and how to create sustainable change in midlife. Learn why your decades of …

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96. Want 2025 to Be Your Best Year Yet? Do This Before You Get Started! 33:59

5M ago33:59

33:59

In this final episode of 2024, host Laurie Reynoldson shares her comprehensive approach to conducting a meaningful year-end review before setting goals for 2025. This essential practice helps high-performing midlife women build a stronger foundation for the year ahead instead of rushing into new goals without reflection. You'll learn Laurie's prove…

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95. The Perfect Gift You Don't Even Need to Wrap: Take a Gap Year 36:52

6M ago36:52

36:52

In this week’s episode, Laurie introduces you to the perfect gift to give yourself this year: a spot in the Gap Year. The Gap Year is the School of Midlife’s yearlong program for high-performing midlife women to figure out who they are, what they actually want, and what matters most in this season of life. Claim your spot in the 2025 class before t…

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94. Midlife Gap Year: 12 Months to Figure Out Who You Want to Be When You Grow Up | Moya Dolsby 34:58

6M ago34:58

34:58

In this special Friday episode of the School of Midlife podcast, I'm talking with Moya Dolsby, one of the members of the Founding Cohort for the Gap Year. The Gap Year is the School of Midlife's 12-month experience-based group coaching program for high-performing midlife women. The yearlong course help women figure out who they are now, what they a…

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93. Why C+ Holidays Are the Best Holidays [Replay] 35:11

6M ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, Laurie is talking about how embracing imperfection can minimize some of the stress and burnout of the holidays. She's discussing the importance of giving yourself permission to have a "C+ Holiday." For the Straight-A students, this concept may feel a little strange, but C's are passing grades. By using Laurie's planning framework, …

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92. The One Question to Ask Yourself to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed by All of the Holiday "To Do's" 32:26

6M ago32:26

32:26

It is easy to get a little lost amidst the holiday hustle and bustle. There is a seemingly unending list of "to do's" to be completed before the end of the year, both work-related and those related to the holiday season. In this episode, Laurie offers up one question that will help you avoid holiday overwhelm: is it an obligation or an opportunity?…

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91. Leaving Home to Remember Exactly Who You Are When You Come Back 39:40

6M ago39:40

39:40

In this week's episode, Laurie is discussing her recent vacation in London and Paris, and sharing all of the incredible experiences she had "across the pond." She's also talking about the most surprising thing she learned while away. This episode is full of great recommendations for any midlife woman interested in spending time in two of the best E…

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90. Boundaries Are the Best Way to Protect Your Sanity This Holiday Season 42:12

6M ago42:12

42:12

In this episode, Laurie is talking about the importance of setting and holding healthy boundaries to protect your time and energy during the holiday season. In particular, I'm discussing why boundaries are the very best gift to give yourself this year. Key Takeaways: -Learn how to say “no” without guilt, manage family expectations limit commitments…

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89. Healthy Habits Are This Season's Best Gift to Your Future Midlife Self 40:07

7M ago40:07

40:07

In this week’s episode, Laurie is discussing how focusing on healthy habits now — instead of waiting until the New Year — will not only help you enjoy the holidays this year, but will also set you up to start 2025 strong. The best part: if you focus on your health and wellbeing now, you’ll likely enjoy the holidays more, end the year on a high note…

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88. Election Day Anxiety: 5 Ways to Stay Calm When the World Feels Chaotic 25:11

7M ago25:11

25:11

Today is Election Day of what feels like a marathon election season. In this week's episode, Laurie is sharing five simple tips to assuage Election Day anxiety and stress: cast your ballot, practical tips for self-care, reduce exposure to the news, limit consumption of alcohol, and more. Everything Laurie shares in this episode also works beyond El…

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87. Why SMART Goals Are Ruining Your Life 33:46

7M ago33:46

33:46

In this week's episode, Laurie is making the case that while SMART goals may be great for business goals, they are not serving you when it comes to your personal life. She talks about how SMART goals create an all-or-nothing, success or failure framework from which to judge whether we achieved the goals we've set...or not achieved them. While that …

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86. Masquerading Through Midlife: Removing the Masks We Wear to Show Up as Our Authentic Selves 19:40

7M ago19:40

19:40

It's Halloween season! In today's episode, Laurie is discussing all of the masks that midlife women wear in their lives. She's talking about how we use masks to hide our truest and most authentic selves behind a persona that is more approachable to those around us. But at what cost? You'll want to stay to the end, when Laurie removes her own mask, …

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85. The Case for New Experiences: Why You Need to Go Away to Remember Who You Are When You Get Back Home 26:16

8M ago26:16

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In this week's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, Laurie is discussing the utmost importance of having new experiences to creating the life you want to live. If you feel like you're living the same day over and over again, or that each year goes faster than the last, you'll love this discussion of how to slow down time and infuse your life w…

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84. Who Run the World? Why the School of Midlife Is Not Co-Ed 26:29

8M ago26:29

26:29

In this week's episode, Laurie is answering a question she receives all the time about the School of Midlife. That is: why is it for women only? Laurie posits that the world is set up for men. She uses real-life examples of why midlife women need a safe, supportive community like the School of Midlife. You'll definitely be able to relate to this on…

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83. Luxury Travel in Midlife: Leaving on a Jet Plane for the Price of Groceries and Gas | Megan Lanford 50:09

8M ago50:09

50:09

When you think of making midlife your best life, do you also think about traveling? If so, you're not alone! What if I told you that your next vacation was as close as going to the grocery store, filling your car up with gas, ordering all of those Amazon packages? Today’s guest Megan Lanford from Points Too Paradise specializes in turning rewards p…

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82. The Surprising Reasons Midlife Women Have Emotional Affairs and the Relationship to the Rise in Grey Divorce 47:07

8M ago47:07

47:07

In this week's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, Laurie is discussing the rise in grey divorce, emotional affairs in midlife, and whether it's time to cut and run. You'll discover that a staggering 92% of women have been involved in emotional affairs, but their reasons for doing so just may surprise you. Laurie covers the latest statistics,…

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81. When You Accidentally Manifest What You Don't Want: Three Simple Life Lessons Learned from a Health Scare 31:45

9M ago31:45

31:45

In this week's episode, Laurie is talking about a recent health scare (she's fine!), why she thought she may have accidentally manifested it, and the three simple life lessons she learned from it. LINKS + MENTIONS: "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D and Amelia Nagoski, DMA 📩 JOIN MY MAILING LIST https://www.s…

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80. Clock's Ticking: Time to Stop Waiting to Live Your Best Life 30:50

9M ago30:50

30:50

Have you ever noticed that your priorities immediately shift when you experience a life-altering event? Or receive life-changing news about yourself, a friend or loved one? In this week's episode, Laurie explains why you can't afford to wait until the time is right, or perfect or someday to start living your best life. So many of us are waiting to …

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79. In Our Sandwich Era: Navigating Tricky Conversations with Our Parents 39:52

9M ago39:52

39:52

In this episode, Laurie shares a number of pointers to help you navigate having the tough conversations with your parents about long-term care and end-of-life issues. After last week's episode about talking with your spouse, several listeners asked for this follow-on episode to help them better approach tricky conversations with their parents. Laur…

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78. Don't Touch Me! 3 Simple Ways to Avoid Meno-Rage Ruining Intimacy in Your Midlife Marriage 34:09

9M ago34:09

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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, Laurie share…

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77. If Loving Yourself Was Easy, We'd All Be Doing It 20:33

9M ago20:33

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In this episode, Laurie introduces you to a simple but powerful daily practice that she just learned. It focuses on gratitude, forgiveness and love. And it starts with expressing those powerful statements to yourself. Laurie shares her personal revelation about the difficulty of applying this practice to herself, highlighting the challenges of self…

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76. Beyond Comparison: Creating Your Midlife on Your Own Terms 44:22

10M ago44:22

44:22

As high-performing midlife women, we've been comparing ourselves to everyone around us for most of our lives. How do we measure up against society's standards? Are we meeting our parents' expectations of us? How does our life compare to the perfectly curated lives we see on social media? But here's the problem: comparing our lives to some contrived…

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75. Best Life Retreat: Why You Deserve a Weekend Away | Monica Sowders 51:52

10M ago51:52

51:52

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. Sou…

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74. Midlife Beauty: Way Deeper Than Skin-Deep | Annie Tevelin (Part 2) 50:02

10M ago50:02

50:02

In part 2 of this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, I continue my deep dive into the beauty and skincare industry with the incredible Annie Tevelin, founder of Skin Owl. We start by discussing the staggering $670 billion beauty industry and its impact on our perceptions of aging and self-worth. Annie shares her insights on how Skin Owl prom…

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73. Beyond Botox: Midlife Skincare to Help You Love the Skin You're In | Annie Tevelin (Part 1) 44:45

10M ago44:45

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In this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, I dive into the pervasive influence of the $670 billion beauty and personal care industry, which often convinces us to chase younger versions of ourselves. Joined by the incredible Annie Tevlin, founder of Skin Owl, we explore the importance of loving the skin we're in and discuss empowering message…

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72. Mind the Gap: Your Life Can Be Dramatically Different in 1 Year 36:27

11M ago36:27

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In today's episode, Laurie is catching you up on all of the exciting things going on at the School of Midlife! There's a new website, a new quiz, and a brand new signature program, the Gap Year. Your life can be dramatically different in one year, and Laurie explains how the Gap Year can help you make this year your best year yet! LINKS + MENTIONS:…

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71. More Than Hot Flashes: What a Doctor Wants You to Know About Hormonal Impact on Gut and Brain Health | Dr. Laura DeCesaris (Part 2) 34:49

11M ago34:49

34:49

In today’s episode, Laurie is joined by Dr. Laura DeCesaris, a functional medicine practitioner who specializes in women’s health and wellness. She teaches women in perimenopause and menopause about their bodies and brains, so they can make better decisions for their health and leverage their hormones to live their best life. This episode is part t…

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70. Not Just Hot Flashes: What a Doctor Wants You to Know About Hormones | Dr. Laura DeCesaris (Part 1) 58:56

11M ago58:56

58:56

In this week's episode, Laurie is joined by Dr. Laura DeCesaris, a functional medicine practitioner who specializes in women’s health and wellness. Dr. Laura teaches women in perimenopause and menopause about their bodies and brains, so they can make better decisions for their health and leverage their hormones to live their best life. In this epis…

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69. Are You Really What You Eat? | Emilee Wise 1:17:25

11M ago1:17:25

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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 who specializes in working with midlife women. Emilee is also an accomplished endurance athlete and coach, and she brings a wealth of knowledge from her diverse background in sports medicine, finance, e…

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68. Dreaming with Your Eyes Wide Open: Creating the Life You Want to Live 29:14

12M ago29:14

29:14

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 dream life? In this replay 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 c…

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