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212. How Our Definition of Success Change As We Get Older
In my younger years, I used to measure success based on external and quantifiable metrics. Job promotions, titles, salary, and material possessions were the yardsticks...
211. How Much Money is Enough to Be Happy in Retirement with Luke Mathers
If you ever thought that if you were set financially and money was no issue, you would retire immediately and just enjoy life, you might want to listen to this episode...
210. Retirement is Dead, Long Live Retirement (Modern Retirement, That Is!)
In this episode, we discuss the key themes and characteristics of modern retirement, as well as the changing attitudes towards work and purpose in midlife. We explore ...
209. The Modern Retiree Manifesto: A Framework for Retiring in the 21st Century
This week, we're wrapping up the special series on Modern Retirement. In previous episodes, we've talked about why reframing retirement is a necessary must-do. I've sh...
208. Beyond Financials: The Skills We Need To Navigate Retirement in the 21st Century
EPISODE SUMMARYThis is the third episode in our series on Modern Retirement in the 21st century. The traditional idea of retirement as a life of rest and leisure is no...
207. My Unplanned, Messy, and Chock-Full O'Lessons Retirement Story
EPISODE SUMMARYIt's difficult to talk about the mess when you're in the middle of the mess.This is the "true" story behind my retirement story - i.e., what happened wh...
206. What Even Is Retirement Anymore? Should Retirement Still Be A Goal?
EPISODE SUMMARYRetirement in the 21st century looks and feels different from how our parents experienced their retirement. It’s even going to be different from how we,...
205. [Midlife Well-Being] Keeping Our Brains Healthy with Allison Liu
EPISODE SUMMARYAre you concerned about your brain health and the risk of cognitive decline? Do you believe that memory loss is a natural part of aging? In this episode...
204. [Midlife Well-Being] Sexual Health with Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MD
EPISODE SUMMARYDo you believe that sex after menopause is always painful and that your sexual life will never be the same again? If so, you may be surprised to learn t...
203. [Midlife Well-Being] Stress Relief Principles with Shulamit Ber Levtov
EPISODE SUMMARYStress is a common experience that affects our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially in midlife. But unfortunately, only a few have bee...
202. [Midlife Well-Being] Intermittent Fasting with Laurie Lewis
EPISODE SUMMARYThis is the first episode in a series on Midlife Health and Well-Being. I am joined by Laurie Lewis to discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting for ...
201. Gratitude During Periods of Curveballs and Uncertainty with Holly Bertone
EPISODE SUMMARYI think it’s safe to say we would rather be in a state of gratitude than not. It’s also safe to assume that we know — even if we may not be aware of the...
200. You’ve Come A Long Way Baby: A Conversation About Change with Yvonne Marchese
EPISODE SUMMARYThis is the official 200th episode of Second Breaks! I'm practically twisting myself around and patting myself on the back for reaching this milestone.B...
199. Working Midlifers: How To Prepare for the AI Disruption
EPISODE SUMMARYWell, folks, it’s hard to ignore the big news these days about ChatGPT and AI. Although we’ve been using AI for a while now, many of us have thought it ...
198. [Curveball Series] Delayed Reactions with Stephanie Dethlefs
EPISODE SUMMARY:We don’t always recognize a curveball when we get hit by one. We don't see that we need to change and make some adjustments. Instead, we ignore it, den...
197. Midlife is a Call to Action: When Curveballs Hit (Part 2)
EPISODE SUMMARY:This is the second part of the conversation on why midlife is a call to action for change. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Ep 195), I suggest you st...
196. What and When is Midlife with Bernie Borges
EPISODE SUMMARY:This week's guest is Bernie Borges, Producer and Host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. Bernie shares his perspective on what (and when!) midlife is — ...
195. Midlife is a Call to Action: The Case for Midlife Change (Part 1)
In the season opener, Lou Blaser makes the case that midlife is a call to action for change. This is a two-parter conversation, and in this episode, Lou talks about wh...
BONUS: Podcast Goals and What's Next for 2023
In this bonus episode, I share my plans and goals for the podcast for the year. FOOTNOTES:Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn.Subscribe to Midlife Cues, a weekly newsl...
BONUS: Five Lessons I'm Taking Away From 2022
Contrary to popular opinion, wisdom does not come with age.It is the act of sitting down and reflecting on our own experiences that creates wisdom. And one powerful ex...
BONUS: How Different Are You From The 20-Year Old Version Of Yourself?
Have you ever looked back and considered how different you are today from the 20-year-old version of yourself?This is a question that I ask all my guests on the podcas...
194. Want to spice up your year-end review process? Try these 3 atypical questions.
The great thing about a personal annual review (i.e., one that you complete outside of your company’s requirements) is that you can make it more interesting, less stuf...
193. A Case Study in Personal Growth and Transformation with Vivek Chakrabortty
"The biggest transformation that you see in me is that I have replaced the rule book." — Vivek Chakrabortty
192. When You Must Do a Major Life Makeover in Midlife with Lori Saitz
“There is a massive difference between content and complacent.” —Lori Saitz
191. Spotting Fear and Navigating Difficult Conversations with Nancy Burger
“Stay in your lane. Your job is to present your points with respect and compassion. Not to anticipate the other person’s reaction.” — Nancy Burger
190. Pushing Out of the Comfort Zone and Doing Your Brave Thing with Yvonne Marchese
“As soon as I feel that thing that says, ‘Oh, you’re not qualified to do that,’ that’s when I, I go, ‘Oh, oh, no, no.’ That’s something that I have to step through and...
189. The Five Dimensions of Well-Being in Midlife with Ellen Kocher and Dominique Ben Dhaou
“One of the taglines we use in our programs is ‘Don’t grow old waiting.’ Life is too short. You are never too old to do anything. To fall in love. To start a business....
188. Redefining Our Self Image in Midlife with Karen Randall
“I questioned a lot of the things I had assumed were true as well as the box that I lived in.” — Karen Randall
187. The Milestones We Must Celebrate in Midlife with Dara Goldberg
"We don't know to give value to some of these epiphanies or life-changing and developmental moments because nobody else told us they had value." — Dara Goldberg
186. Decoding the Stories That Shaped Our Lives with Ronna Detrick
"There is no one true way to tell a story. It's always being interpreted, always through a lens, through a perspective." — Ronna Detrick