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In this episode of New Muse Rising Chris explores what happens after making a significant change in midlife. After taking a step that alters the direction of your life there is often an expectation that clarity will follow. But what comes next can feel quieter, less certain, and more open than we anticipate Drawing on his recent experience of stepping away from a role he held for over eight years...

In this episode of New Muse Rising Chris explores the moment where reflection turns into action. After letting go of the timeline, allowing the idea of beginning again, and recognising the need for internal permission, the question becomes simple but challenging what do I do now? Drawing on a deeply personal experience Chris shares his recent decision to step away from a role he has held for over...

In this episode of New Muse Rising Chris explores the quiet idea of permission and how it shapes the way we live our lives. Many of us move through midlife feeling a pull toward change while waiting for the right moment or the right approval to act. But what if that permission never arrives from the outside Through personal reflection and lived experience Chris looks at the invisible rules we carr...

Midlife often carries an assumption that the major chapters of life have already been written. In this episode of New Muse Rising Chris reflects on the quiet possibility that still exists in the second half of life. Beginning again does not always mean dramatic change or reinventing everything. More often it begins with curiosity, reflection, and the willingness to revisit something that once matt...

Many of us live with an invisible schedule running quietly in the background. By this age we should be established. By now we should feel certain. By now we should have figured things out. In this episode of New Muse Rising , Chris reflects on the hidden pressure of the “timeline”, the cultural expectations and internal comparisons that shape how we measure our lives. Drawing on personal experienc...

In this episode Chris focuses on Resilience, the ability to adapt, recover, and keep moving forward when life presents challenges. Learn how building a resilient mindset can strengthen your confidence and help you navigate midlife with calm and determination.

For most of his adult life, Chris measured his worth by movement by how much he carried, solved, provided, and held together. In midlife, that pace begins to change, and with it comes a deeper question: who am I if I’m no longer defined by urgency? In this deeply personal episode, Chris reflects on the identity behind busyness, the quiet link between usefulness and self-worth, and the subtle cost...

At 56, Chris explores the quiet shift that comes after achievement,when roles, responsibilities, and outward markers of success change. In this reflective episode, he shares personal stories, asks honest questions for listeners to sit with, and invites you to discover who you are beyond what you do. With pauses to reflect and insights inspired by Carl Jung, this episode is a gentle companion for a...

This week on The Lift: Midweek Motivation , Chris explores the power of Wonder the mindset that transforms routine into possibility. In this uplifting 10-minute episode, you’ll discover how choosing curiosity, awe, and presence can instantly boost your mood, reduce stress, and help you experience midlife with fresh energy and optimism. Press play, lift your perspective, and rediscover the extraord...

Midlife often introduces a quieter, more persistent question: What am I here for now? Not in theory, but in this life, with these people, and with the responsibilities that have shaped who we are. In this episode of New Muse Rising , Chris reflects on how purpose can slowly turn into pressure, especially for those who have built their sense of worth around being dependable, needed, and responsible...

Need a midweek boost? In this brief episode of The Lift , Chris encourages the power of courage, what it really means, why fear is part of the process, and how taking one brave step can unlock growth and confidence. Perfect for anyone ready to step outside their comfort zone and rise boldly. Your midweek motivation for the tired mind and body. This episode is kindly supported by FLYGUN CREATIVE a...

Midlife can feel full on the outside, yet quiet and isolating on the inside. In this episode of New Muse Rising , Chris explores the universal emotions that often accompany midlife, loneliness, fear, and the deep desire to be seen. Through personal stories and reflections, he shares the fears that many of us carry: fear of being a burden, fear of rejection, and fear that we’re “too late” to live a...

In this deeply personal episode, Chris explores the challenges and revelations of midlife, a time when the life you’ve carefully built may no longer feel like your own. Reflecting on societal expectations, the invisible “map of life,” and the pressures of being useful rather than honest, he shares his journey of self-discovery, courage, and realignment. With honesty, humor, and warmth, Chris invit...

What happens when you reach midlife and realise you don’t have a clear plan — just a quiet feeling that something needs to change? In this deeply personal episode of New Muse Rising , Chris, a 56-year-old from the UK, reflects on the realities of midlife: the weight of societal expectations, the quiet loss of who we thought we’d be by now, and the unexpected clarity that arrives when we finally sl...

Welcome to New Muse Rising — a podcast for anyone navigating the messy, exciting, and sometimes confusing middle of life. I’m Chris, 56, living in the UK, and I’ve reached a point where I’m not sure what comes next. I’ve read the self-help books, listened to the podcasts, and still found myself wondering: What do I actually want? This trailer episode is a quick introduction to the journey — a hone...