School of Midlife

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.schoolofmidlife.com/newslette...

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 make ourselves a priority in our own liv...

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. Laurie draws from her own experience, and shares...

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 shares three simple ways to get the affection...

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-love and forgiveness. LINKS AND MENTIONS: 📘 Lear...

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 notion of what it means to be...

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. Sounds pretty good; doesn't...

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 promotes self-love and care, especially for women over...

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 messages for women. Annie shares her journey from a...

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: 💻 School of Midlife website ☀️ BEST LI...

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 two of our conversation. In this second part of the...

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 episode, we primarily focused on hormones. We sta...

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, early childhood development, spiritual psychology,...

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 chasing all of the promotions and the accolades. Wh...

In this week's episode of the School of Midlife podcast, Laurie discusses why you should stop waiting for retirement to live your best life. She urges listeners to figure out what they want in life right now, so that they begin making that their reality before retirement. She explains why midlife women are more apt to delay living their dreams until "someday," and the impact of &quo...

Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast! Today we're taking it back to the old days with a solo episode. While I've been thrilled with the feedback on our recent interview episodes, I know some of you have missed the high-level coaching that comes with solo episodes. So, for this episode and the next, it's just you and me. In this episode, we dive into the theme of graduation...

In today's episode, Heather Johnson Durocher and I continue our deep-dive into the world of midlife transitions with a special focus on identity, career changes, and maintaining friendships during this transformative period. Our conversation kicked off with a reflection on how midlife is a time for re-evaluation and asking ourselves critical questions about what we truly want out of life. We...

In today's episode, we had a deeply enriching conversation with Heather Johnson Durocher, journalist and founder of the Michigan Runner Girl Lifestyle brand. We explored the multifaceted experiences of midlife transitions, touching on topics from career changes and evolving identities as our children grow, to the complexities of midlife friendships and maintaining our sense of self. Heather a...

In today's episode, we dove deep into the interconnected issues of stress, burnout, and sleep, particularly focusing on midlife women like us. I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Vigelius, a holistic sleep and stress coach, who shared invaluable insights and practical advice on managing these critical aspects of our health and well-being. We started by discussing how stress can often...

Welcome to Season 2 of the School of Midlife podcast! In this episode, Laurie discusses a couple changes to the format in Season 2...and you're going to LOVE them because you requested them at the end of Season 1. More interviews, solo coaching episodes that pair well with your already busy life. Season 2 is on fire! Let's frickin' go! LINKS + MENTIONS: Socials: https://www.instagra...

Welcome to Season 2 of The School of Midlife!   We're diving into the world of midlife style with the incredible Laura Tully, a renowned personal wardrobe stylist. Laura graces us with her expert insights on how midlife women can redefine their personal style to boost confidence and authenticity. 🎙️ Let's kick things off by unpacking the difference between fashion and personal style. Lau...

Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're diving into the world of nutrition with the incredible Taryn Perry, a holistic nutritionist with over 16 years of experience in wellness. Taryn graces us with her extensive knowledge and personal journey, shedding light on the critical role of nutrition in midlife and how it can profoundly impact our health, mood, and overall well-bei...

Get ready for a transformative journey as we explore the intersection of fitness and mindfulness in this episode of the School of Midlife podcast. Our guest, Jen Bobodzhanov, a passionate fitness studio owner and small business coach for midlife women, shares her inspiring personal journey and empowering approach to exercise. 🎙️ Jen's story is one of triumph over body image struggles and an u...

Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're diving deep into the mystical world of Human Design with the incredible Lori Lisai. Human Design isn't your typical personality test – it's a fascinating synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern science, creating a unique energetic blueprint for each of us based on our birth details. 🎙️ Join us as Lori guides us through the fi...

Welcome back to the School of Midlife podcast, where we're continuing our captivating journey into the realm of Human Design with the brilliant Lori Lisai. If you missed our first episode, don't worry – you can catch up to gain a foundational understanding of Human Design and the five energy types. 🎙️ Today, we're diving deeper into the concept of inner authority, a crucial element...