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

School of Midlife

🔥 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:

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 the myth that midlife transformation requires a complete overhaul and explores why so many women feel stuck between ambition and guilt. Spoiler: You don’t need to burn it all down. You need alignment, authenticity, and a little boldness.

🧭 What You’ll Learn:

• Why most midlife women don’t need reinvention—they need redirection
• How to spot the 25% of your life that needs tweaking (not torching)
• The truth about guilt, worthiness, and how we’ve been conditioned to shrink
• Why your joy doesn’t take away from others—it gives others permission to rise
• A practical way to close the gap between where you are and your best life

💥 Quotable Moments:

“You’re probably 75% of the way there. You don’t need a reinvention—you need a fine-tune.”
“Guilt isn’t a sign you’re selfish. It’s a sign you’ve been conditioned to stay small.”
“Taking up space doesn’t rob anyone else of theirs. It shows them what’s possible.”
“Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a crossroads—and the time is now.”

🛠 Resources & Mentions:

• 🔖 Brené Brown on midlife and dropping the armor
• 🗣 Marianne Williamson: “Your playing small does not serve the world…”
• 📊 2022 AARP Survey: 73% of women 45+ feel more confident than ever, but over half still don’t prioritize themselves
• 💻 Want support closing that gap? Join us at School of Midlife

📣 Call to Action:

If this episode hit home, share it with another midlife woman who needs to hear she’s allowed to want more. And if you’re ready to figure out your missing 25%, we’re here to help. Check out coaching, retreats, and resources at schoolofmidlife.com.

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