More for Midlifers

Send us Fan Mail For years, I thought self-care meant carving out a little "me time”: A massage, lunch with a friend, a vacation, or a quiet evening to myself. Those things certainly have their place. But somewhere along the way, I realized self-care goes much deeper than that. It's about self-respect. It's about setting healthy boundaries, protecting your peace, and making room for...

Send us Fan Mail Career setbacks. Shifting roles. Life transitions. Whether by choice or by force, they don't just disrupt your schedule, they shake your sense of self. The inner critic gets louder, the self-doubt inches its way in, and you start wondering if you'll ever feel sure of yourself again. Nobody warns you about this part.  And because so few people talk about it, it can feel d...

Send us Fan Mail It’s 3 AM. You’ve been tossing and turning and trying to make sense of your life—is this all there is? In this episode, Cathy Burns gets real about what's really happening at midlife. No stereotypes, no shame, no sugarcoating. Just the truth. This isn’t about having a crisis. It’s about waking up to what no longer fits when everything feels like it's shifting at once.  I...

Send us Fan Mail Midlife is a time of shifting priorities, self-discovery, and redefining what truly matters. It’s also a time for change, transformation, and big decisions in our careers, relationships, health, and sense of identity.  And while transitions like these can feel unsettling, they also hold powerful opportunities for clarity, growth, and renewal. In Turning Life’s Changes into Opportu...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling drained, unmotivated, or unhappy in a job that no longer fits? It might be a sign you’ve outgrown your role. Do you wish you had more meaning, joy, and reward in your work, yet fear it’s too late, too risky, or too complicated to make a change? You’re not alone. In this episode, Cathy breaks down the four clear signs it’s time for a job change and shares what you can do ri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of MORE, we’re unpacking that frustrating, familiar place we call “stuck.” It’s what happens when you know what you want to do, but hesitation keeps holding you back.  Here’s the truth: you’re not broken. You’re carrying the weight of uncertainty—and that makes even simple choices feel heavy. But being stuck isn’t forever. Together, we’ll delve into why we freeze,...

Send us Fan Mail Midlife transitions often begin with a little chaos — at work, at home, and within.  In Clear Space, Clear Mind , we approach the idea of getting organized with a twist.  Inspired by Iyanla Vanzant’s In the Meantime , we explore what it means to live “in between” — the space between what was and what’s yet to come.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to focus on what you can contro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the emotional rollercoaster of the empty nest—the pride, the grief, the unexpected feelings, and the surprising gifts it brings. Together, we’ll talk about rediscovering who you are beyond parenting, filling this new space with purpose and joy, and realizing this season not as an ending, but as a chance for growth and renewal. With real-life stories a...

Send us Fan Mail MORE… because Midlifers want to give more, live more, and be more.   If you’re 50—or somewhere near it—this show is your guide to personal growth, reinvention, and what’s next.  Hosted by Cathy Burns , a certified leader, speaker, teacher, and mentor, each episode blends real-world experience with compassion. With a background in human relations and a lifelong commitment to helpin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you leave the security of your long-time career and take a leap into entrepreneurship—at midlife?   In this inspiring episode, Cathy sits down with a guest who did exactly that. Meet Mandi Milligan, CEO of The Milligan Image. After leaving her job in marketing and communications, she made the decision to build her own business from the ground up.  Together, they...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling the rumble of job insecurity? You’re not alone.   In this episode, we explore how to spot the signs of change, prepare for what’s ahead, and why being proactive is the smartest investment you can make in your future self. If you’re noticing layoffs around you, sensing shifts in your industry, or just feeling that quiet unease in your gut—it’s time to move from fear into fo...

Send us Fan Mail Losing a job can feel like the ground’s been ripped out from under you—but it doesn’t have to define you. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be between jobs —and how this in-between season can actually set you up for your best chapter yet.  We’ll cover the emotional rollercoaster of job loss, the mindset shifts that help you move forward, and the practica...

Send us Fan Mail Reentering the workforce after a break can feel overwhelming—but landing the interview means you're already halfway there.   In this episode, we’ll walk together through how to prepare for your next job interview with calm, confidence, clarity, and a strategy that helps you stand out.  We’ll talk about how to share your story, highlight the strengths you've built along t...