The Mindful Midlife Crisis
Welcome to The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast for people navigating the complexities and possibilities of life’s second half. I’m your host, Billy Lahr, an educator, personal trainer, meditation teacher, and overthinker who talks to experts who specialize in social and emotional learning, mindfulness, physical and emotional wellness, cultural awareness, finances, communication, relationships, dating, and parenting, all in an effort to help us better reflect, learn, and grow so we can live a more purpose-filled life. Take a deep breath, embrace the present, and journey with me through The Mindful Midlife Crisis.
Wed, March 26, 2025
Episode 192--From Solo to Soulful: Why I'm Prioritizing Connections More Than Ever
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, I reflect on my recent travels to Okinawa and Taipei and how they reinforced a major shift in my perspective on solo travel. While Okinawa didn’t quite live up to my expectations, Taipei reminded me of what makes travel truly special—connection. Through serendipitous reunions and shared experiences, I realized that my most meaningful moments come from the people I meet along the way. This episode explores the evolution of how I travel, the role of community in shaping experiences, and why I’m embracing a new phase of connection over solitude. Plus, I introduce Five Essential Questions to help you reflect on how relationships add depth and meaning to your journey. Key Talking Points: The Reality of Solo Travel: Why my recent trip to Okinawa felt isolating and what I learned from it. The Power of Shared Experiences: Reuniting with friends in Taipei and how those moments reinforced the joy of connection. Outgrowing Solo Travel: Why independence was once essential, but now, meaningful relationships take priority. Finding Community in Travel: How groups like SeoulShare have reshaped my experience of belonging. All episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by skil
Wed, March 19, 2025
Episode 191--Zooming Out: How Gratitude Shifts Our Perspective
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, I explore how shifting our perspective can turn life’s challenges into something meaningful—even humorous in hindsight. Inspired by a conversation with a friend, a powerful quote from Charlie Chaplin, and the wisdom of Hollywood legend Henry Winkler, I reflect on how zooming out helps us see the bigger picture. Through personal stories and mindfulness insights, I discuss how gratitude changes how we view struggles, helping us navigate uncertainty, pivot from failure, and appreciate the moments that truly matter. Plus, I introduce Five Essential Questions to help you cultivate resilience and appreciation, even when things don’t go as planned. Key Talking Points: The Power of Perspective: Why life feels like a tragedy up close but a comedy when we zoom out. Henry Winkler’s Secret to Joy: How shifting from “being nice” to being grateful changes everything. Mindfulness as a Tool for Perspective: How small shifts in awareness help reframe life’s challenges. Turning Hardships into Growth: The role of gratitude in overcoming setbacks and finding hidden lessons. All episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by skilled professionals and earn
Wed, March 12, 2025
Episode 190--Stretching Beyond Limits: Embracing Growth, Imperfection, and Momentum
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this episode, I dive into my journey of overcoming stagnation and embracing progress, both physically and creatively. After a rough patch from July 2023 to March 2024, I felt stuck in many areas of life. My experience with yoga in Hanoi and Chiang Mai became a key tool for stretching beyond perceived limits. I share how small shifts, on and off the mat, unlocked growth and helped me appreciate imperfection. I also share Five Essential Questions to help you break free from stagnation. Key Talking Points: Overcoming Stagnation: A look back at my struggles with inertia and the impact of overplanning and rumination. Yoga and Personal Growth: How yoga became a tool for pushing beyond physical limitations and the mental breakthroughs that followed. The Ego and Progress: Navigating the discomfort of not being “good” at something right away and the value of consistent practice. The Power of Small Shifts: Using mindfulness and small changes to unlock creativity and relieve tension in both mind and body. Celebrating Small Wins: How I learned to focus on progress over perfection and the importance of acknowledging every step forward. All episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done bril
Wed, March 05, 2025
Episode 189--"Let Me Show You My City": 大阪の秋 (Osaka No Aki)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this personal episode, I reflect on my time in Osaka and the unforgettable connection with Aki—an adventurous, sharp-witted local who made Japan special. From our wild food tour to izakayas, maid cafés, and teamLab Botanical Gardens, she showed me her city like no one else. More than that, she taught me a profound lesson on presence, joy, and embracing life’s challenges. This week’s Five Essential Questions will help you reflect on the relationships that have shaped you—what they’ve taught you and how to nurture them. Key Talking Points: Japan on the Bucket List: The long-awaited adventure and why Osaka became a defining stop on my journey. Meeting Aki: How a bold, hilarious, blue-haired tour guide turned into a lifelong friend. Osaka’s Culture & Energy: Why the Kansai region feels completely different from Tokyo. The Magic of Shared Experiences: From izakayas to Maidreamin to glowing neon nights at teamLab Botanical Gardens , Aki provided me with some of my favorite memories of Japan. Aki’s Legacy: The lessons she left behind and why sharing stories keeps memories alive. All episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page ! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by skilled professionals and <a href=
Wed, February 26, 2025
Episode 188--My Happiness Hangover: Cultivating Uncontainable Joy
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, I share a recent experience that left me with what I call a Happiness Hangover —a night so full of connection, music, and belonging that I couldn’t fall asleep simply because I was too happy . Through personal anecdotes and the wisdom of past guests like Tom Cody, I unpack the difference between anxiety-driven restlessness and the kind of fulfillment that keeps you buzzing with excitement. In this week’s Five Essential Questions , I’ll guide you toward creating more moments of joy and belonging in your own life. Key Talking Points: What is a Happiness Hangover? The joy-filled exhaustion that follows an unforgettable experience. Top 10 Days: Why I categorize my most joyful days and revisit them for inspiration. The Power of Music & Community: How hosting a live music event with The Jonnybirds reinforced the importance of shared experiences. Belonging vs. Anxiety: Recognizing the shift from sleepless nights of worry to sleepless nights of pure happiness. Creating Space for Joy: Finding balance between spontaneity and intentionality in cultivating fulfilling experiences. All episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by s
Wed, February 19, 2025
Episode 187--How Conduits Create Community through Connection and Elevation
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, I explore what it means to be a conduit —someone who connects people, amplifies voices, and fosters meaningful relationships. Reflecting on my experiences with Link Crew, live music events, and professional networking, I share how small acts of connection can lead to powerful collaborations and transformations. Whether it’s bringing people together through events, sharing someone’s story, or simply making an introduction, we all have the ability to create spaces where people feel seen and valued. Finally, this week’s Five Essential Questions will help you reflect on how you can use your unique skills to connect and uplift those around you. Key Talking Points: What It Means to Be a Conduit: Connecting people, ideas, and opportunities to foster growth. Music, LinkedIn, and Community Events: How different platforms create opportunities for collaboration. The Value of Elevating Others: Why amplifying other people’s stories leads to greater impact. Balancing Boundaries and Giving Back: How to support others while maintaining personal well-being. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by skilled professionals and earn
Wed, February 12, 2025
Episode 186--On the Solo Tip: Balancing Independence with Feelings of Isolation
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, I explore the realities of living alone—the freedom it brings, but also the isolation and daily grind that can weigh on you over time. I reflect on how touch deprivation, solo responsibilities, and monotony impact our emotional well-being, and I discuss the importance of finding meaningful social connections while maintaining autonomy. Through personal stories and hard-learned lessons, I unpack how I’ve balanced independence with asking for help, built a support system, and learned to acknowledge struggles without minimizing them. Plus, I share 5 Essential Questions for creating sustainable routines, combating loneliness, and fostering deeper connections while preserving personal freedom. Key Talking Points: The Realities of Living Alone: The perks of independence vs. the challenges of isolation. Touch Deprivation & Connection: The importance of physical touch, social interaction, and emotional well-being. Managing Solo Responsibilities: Finding ways to lighten the load without giving up autonomy. Navigating Loneliness: Proactively integrating social interaction without compromising personal freedom. Balancing Gratitude with Acknowledging Struggles: Holding space for both privilege and personal challenges. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit<
Wed, February 05, 2025
Episode 185–How Structure and Routine Create More Freedom and Flexibilty
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, I reflect on the shift from a nomadic lifestyle to a structured life in Seoul. From navigating cultural adjustments like setting up a bank account to cultivating a routine that prioritizes health, relationships, and creativity, I explore how stability and structure have transformed my well-being. Through personal stories, insights, and 5 Essential Questions, I’ll guide you in embracing routines that align with your unique values and goals. Key Talking Points: Arriving in Seoul: Adjusting to a structured life after years of digital nomadism. The Importance of Structure: How routine fosters creativity, well-being, and productivity. Overcoming Challenges: Navigating logistical hurdles in Korea and celebrating small victories. Shifting Perspectives: How stability and routine can coexist with personal growth and freedom. The Power of Routine: Creating habits that align with health, relationships, and fulfillment. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis ! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr This Week’s Sponsors & Affiliates: The B.E.L.L. Center Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course. GrayTonic with Kari Schwear Re-examine your relationship with alcohol with Decide30. Beyond Coaching with Genie Love Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! Buzzsprout Launch yo
Wed, January 29, 2025
Episode 184--Making a Difficult Decision When Your Head, Heart, and Gut Aren’t Aligned
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Starting a new chapter in Seoul brought me face-to-face with the uncertainty of whether I’d made the right choice. This episode explores how to navigate big decisions when your head, heart, and gut aren’t in alignment. Drawing inspiration from the Enlightenment and Romanticism movements, I reflect on how balancing logic, values, and intuition can bring clarity. Through personal stories and conversations with trusted mentors, I share 5 Essential Questions to help you make sound decisions rooted in your core values. Key Talking Points: My First Days in Seoul: The excitement, doubt, and inner conflict of starting over. Enlightenment vs. Romanticism: Using logic (logos) and emotion (pathos) to approach life’s crossroads. Conversations with Mentors: Insights from Bradley James Davies (intuition-focused) and Robyn (logic-driven). The Role of Ethos: Why trusted voices are key to balancing perspectives when facing uncertainty. The Power of Perspective: How integrating reason, values, and intuition leads to more complete decisions. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by skilled professionals and earn 10% off your fi
Wed, January 22, 2025
Episode 183--What to Do When You've Got Cold Feet
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this episode, I explore why we get “cold feet” and how to turn those moments of doubt into opportunities for growth and action. Using personal stories—from buying alpaca-like socks in Namdaemun to overcoming scooter anxiety in Thailand—I weave metaphors and life lessons to help you navigate fear, uncertainty, and the “what ifs” of major decisions. I also introduce 5 Essential Questions designed to guide you through hesitation and empower you to embrace the unknown with confidence and clarity. Key Talking Points: Metaphor of Cold Feet: How lack of blood circulation mirrors hesitation and why taking action is the best remedy. Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried : Life lessons about fear, doubt, and making life-defining choices. Scooter Anxiety in Chiang Rai: Overcoming catastrophic thoughts to find joy and pride in taking calculated risks. Balancing Fear and Intuition: How to distinguish between rational caution and irrational fear when making decisions. Practicing Self-Compassion and Gratitude: Tools to manage doubt and shift perspectives during uncertain times. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by skilled professionals an
Wed, January 15, 2025
Episode 182--Should You Go All In or Play It Safe?
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this episode, I unpack one of life’s most relatable dilemmas: whether to go all in on a dream or play it safe. Drawing inspiration from Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” I explore my recent decision to either go all in as a digital nomad coach or honor a teaching contract in Seoul. Along the way, I reflect on social perfectionism, fear of failure, and impostor syndrome while sharing practical steps to navigate uncertainty and make aligned, confident decisions. Key Talking Points: Living at a Crossroads: Reflecting on my recent life decision to choose financial stability over pursuing a high-risk dream. Social Perfectionism and Anxiety: How the pressure to be perfect influences decision-making and how mindfulness can help ease that burden. Courage vs. Confidence: Why leading with courage, rather than waiting for confidence, is the key to making bold decisions. Balancing Risk and Stability: How to weigh the thrill of chasing a dream against the value of a safety net. Logic Meets Intuition: The importance of integrating practical considerations with gut instincts to make well-rounded decisions. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Downloa
Wed, January 08, 2025
Episode 181: Embracing Your Midlife Prime
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, I dive into what turning 47 means to me—not just as an age but as a metaphor for resilience, individuality, and growth. I explore how embracing our indivisibility and unique journeys helps us stay true to who we are. I unpack the challenges of seeking validation, managing comparison, and navigating setbacks. I also share 5 Essential Questions to help you embrace your midlife prime with confidence and purpose. Key Talking Points: 47 as a Prime Number: How this metaphor reflects individuality, resilience, and self-worth. The Journey of Self-Discovery: Reflecting on accomplishments like sobriety, global travel, and podcasting while acknowledging the struggles of anxiety, impostor syndrome, and setbacks. Validation and Social Media: Balancing external affirmation with internal self-worth in a world of likes, follows, and FOMO. Reframing Setbacks: Learning from failure, redefining success, and staying adaptable in the face of challenges. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by skilled professionals and earn 10% off your first purchase . Systeme.IO: <a href='https://systeme.io/?sa=sa0065502847d491ad444080a24dae5f7
Wed, January 01, 2025
Episode 180--Let's Try This Again: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Makes a 180
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Welcome back to The Mindful Midlife Crisis ! In this episode, I share the story of my year-long hiatus, the lessons I’ve learned, and the mindset shift that’s brought me back to the mic. This is my 180—a turning point away from chasing metrics and monetization and back toward what matters: sharing my messy, imperfect, and beautifully unique journey. Key Talking Points: Why I’m Back: Took a break, got my life semi-together, and now I’m here to overshare again—you're welcome. Ditching the Sales Pitch: Turns out selling sucks the joy out of everything, so I’m back to just doing me (and you’re invited along for the ride). Life in Seoul: Swapped aimless travel for stability and structure. Owning My Lane: Not a salesperson, never will be. But hey, I can tell a damn good story. Soul Family Feels: A tearjerker email from “Cousin” Corona reminded me why I do this—connection > conversions. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com . Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Join the Mindful Midlife Community Newsletter! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. This Week’s Sponsors: The B.E.L.L. Center: Expand your understanding of mindfulness and breathwork with their MindHacking Meditation Course . Kari Schwear: Explore what drives your habits, refocus what truly matters, and develop daily tools to start moving forward with Decide30 . Genie Love: Schedule your FREE consultation to empower your neurodivergent strengths! Brian Gallagher: Download your Solo Business Blueprint and escape the 9-5 grind! This Week’s Affiliates: Buzzsprout: Launch your podcast today and get $20 worth of credit towards your account! Fiverr: Get your next project done brilliantly by skilled professionals and earn 10% off your first purchase . Systeme.IO: Simplify
Wed, December 27, 2023
Episode 118--On to the Next Chapter
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Journey's end and new beginnings intertwine in this heartfelt farewell to the Mindful Midlife Crisis podcast as Billy and Matt toast to three transformative years. With nostalgia as our companion, I stroll down memory lane, reflecting on the peaks and valleys traversed in pursuing purpose and passion. Transitioning from a microphone to a classroom, I unveil the joys of my upcoming adventure—empowering adults in Seoul with the art of business English. Infused with the insights of my mindfulness meditation teacher certification, I explore the philosophies that now steer my educational approach. As we bid adieu to this podcast, I thank you, our listeners, for embarking on this journey with us, reminding you to continue cherishing personal growth and life's ever-evolving beauty. Take care, friends. If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well: Episode 27-- Unblocking Your Best Self through Energy Work with Energy Mastery Expert Kristen Brown Episode 3– The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with Mindfulness All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people loo
Wed, December 20, 2023
Episode 117--Your Network = Your Net Worth: Why Your Crew Matters
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy and Matt talk about how their journeys toward passion and purpose were better traveled with companions. They unravel the tapestry of community and its undeniable role in carving out a fulfilling second act in life. In this no-filters conversation, they share insights and stories about the power of connection and how engaging with others—like Matt does through his performance art and being “the host with the most”—can bring us closer to a life brimming with joy and purpose. They also share practical tips for building and maintaining authentic relationships, so you'll feel empowered to stretch the pizza dough of your comfort zone and enrich your life with the kind of connections that matter. It's never too late to find your crew and truly live life with intention. If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well: Episode 66-- "No More Men Talking Mental Health on Podcasts": An Open Letter to Chelsea Fagan of The Financial Diet Episode 72-- Acts of Service As Self-Care with Dr. Lina Haji Episode 75-- How to Live with More Joy in Your Life Episode 106– I'm Back! (with a Special Guest!) Episode 108-- Enjoy Your Morning Coffee More Mindfully (and Other Practical Tips) Episode 116-- How Being Curious Leads to More Purpose in Life Episode 74-- Too Foreign for Here, Too Foreign for Home: A Korean Adoptee Meets Her Birth Family with Brook Mallak Episode 93-- Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Episode 80-- Avoid Toxic Self-Help Advice with Jordan Harbinger Also, check out https://www.instagram.com/jclippold/ and https://www.meetup.com/apps/ All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, pl
Wed, December 13, 2023
Episode 116--How Being Curious Leads to More Purpose in Life
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy and Matt talk about the maze of midlife dilemmas and how curiosity, intentional living, and being part of a community can help us find our purpose and passion. They reminisce about the music and children's literature that shaped their formative years and how these continue to impact their beliefs, perspectives, and curiosities. They also discuss the perils of curiosity with regard to cats. If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well: Episode 44-- The Urgency of Awareness with Jodi Pfarr Book mentioned: The Urgency of Awareness by Jodi Pfarr All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buym
Wed, December 06, 2023
Episode 115--Meditate & Mingle: Cultivating a Stable Mind
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week’s episode is a recording of a recent Meditate & Mingle session about fostering equanimity–an essential practice that empowers us to cultivate stability in our minds. Billy leads an enlightening meditation session, shedding light on the importance of intention and mindfulness in everyday life. Investing in yourself is the first step towards a more purposeful and passionate life. So, embrace this opportunity to prioritize happiness, health, and love in your life. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show
Wed, November 29, 2023
Episode 114--The Quantifiable Consequences of Living Mindlessly
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy and Matt reflect on mindlessness (aka NOT being mindful!), revealing its impact on relationships, social interactions, and work performance. They share personal experiences and, more importantly, provide simple tools to help you combat mindlessness. They’re also extending a digital detox challenge to you that will help you set technology boundaries. This digital detox challenge will help you improve stress management, productivity, and overall well-being through less mindless doom scrolling! If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well: Episode 109-- Meditate & Mingle: Awareness Of Your Problem Without Fixing It Episode 3-- The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with Mindfulness All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover
Wed, November 22, 2023
Episode 113--Meditate & Mingle: Mindful Eating
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday! This week’s episode is from a recent Meditate & Mingle session about enjoying your meal beyond satisfying your hunger. Imagine this–every bite you take, each sip you drink, could be a moment of mindfulness, an opportunity for gratitude, and a step towards better health. Join us as we uncover together how a fulfilling and mindful life can start with a single bite. Tune in, find your comfortable spot, grab a bite, and savor this mindful eating journey together. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show
Wed, November 15, 2023
Episode 112--How Being More Aware of Our Strengths, Weaknesses, and Needs Leads to Better Outcomes
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy and Matt share their excitement (mostly Matt) over Halloween and the upcoming holidays. More importantly, they discuss Matt’s discovery of his strengths and weaknesses and the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in improving personal and parental roles. This conversation underscores the value of being purposeful and passionate in your day-to-day life. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show
Wed, November 08, 2023
Episode 111--Meditate & Mingle: Breathwork through Extending the Exhale
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week’s episode is a recording of a recent Meditate & Mingle session that’s all about extending the exhale, which is a calming method that engages the parasympathetic nervous system and can help you navigate feelings of anxiety or anger. If you have ever wondered what it’s like to join these sessions, this is the perfect way to try at your own pace and timing. So breathe in, breathe out, and join us on a journey to self-awareness and tranquility. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show
Wed, November 01, 2023
Episode 110--What's Your Personality Type?
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy and Matt take a deep dive into the world of personality profile tests, from the limitations of the Myers-Briggs test to the recognition of ambiverts and the revelation of the Four Temperaments personality test. They share our personal test results, and Billy walks Matt through a coaching session where they explore Matt's High Gear strengths and needs and how to maximize those in order to add more meaning to his roles as a father, husband, guitar enthusiast, and (future) world traveler. If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well: Episode 9 --Billy & Brian Discuss the Emotionally Mature Male Brain (Part 3 of The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine) Episode 10 --Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom Cody Episode 35 --Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody Episode 80 --Avoid Toxic Self-Help Advice with Jordan Harbinger Episode 99 --Skills for Navigating Adult ADHD and Autism with Genie Love All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Sta
Wed, October 25, 2023
Episode 109--Meditate & Mingle: Awareness Of Your Problem Without Fixing It
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Ever wonder what a Meditate & Mingle session with Billy is like? Well, guess what??? You're in luck! Check out this week's episode: a Mindful Midlife Community Meditate & Mingle session! You’ll hear how Billy guides the participants through the session and gathers key takeaways like the power of habit stacking in creating mindful moments. Tune in, follow along, and join us for the next Meditate & Mingle session! All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show
Wed, October 18, 2023
Episode 108--Enjoy Your Morning Coffee More Mindfully (and Other Practical Tips)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy and Matt talk about how mindfulness can become your secret weapon to navigate the complexities and possibilities of midlife. The guys demystify mindfulness and explore its potential to transform your life's trajectory. If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well: Episode 79 --Morning Routines for a Successful 2023 Episode 4 –What Is Mindfulness? with Sarah Rudell Beach Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with Mindfulness Check out the Done with Dieting Podcast - https://elizabethsherman.com/category/podcast/ All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show
Wed, October 11, 2023
Episode 107--Losing a Parent: Celebrating the Life of Dan Clement Hazard with End of Life Coach Danielle Slupesky
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Danielle Slupesky , the End-of-Life Coach and Death Doula, and Matt Hazard, the always entertainer co-host. Before you listen to this episode, I want to give you a heads-up that it will be a heavy episode. We will be talking about death from a professional and personal perspective. So, take time to sit with any emotions you will be having while listening to this episode. Please do what you need to do to take care of yourself. We celebrate the life of Matt’s father, Dan Clement Hazard, and journey with him throughout this experience. We will also hear and experience how a professional death doula cares for the dying and the family members. Billy, Matt, and Danielle discuss: –The beautiful life of Dan Clement Hazard –Dan’s last few moments on Earth –How Danielle became an End-of-Life Coach aka Death Doula –The similarities between birth and death –How Danielle assists the dying and the families in the process Want more from Danielle Slupesky? Check her LinkedIn and web Conscious Crossroads If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well: Episode 41 --The Midlife Male with Greg Scheinman All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy or learning more about mindfulness? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: <a href='https://www.faceb
Wed, October 04, 2023
Episode 106–I'm Back! (with a Special Guest!)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. That's right, ladies and gentlemen...I’m back! And this time I brought with me my best good friend, the always entertaining Matt Hazard! I can’t even begin to explain how awesome it feels to be back. I’m beyond grateful to have this opportunity to help the listeners of this show navigate the complexities and possibilities of life's second half (and even help you with your travel plans)! Tune in each week as I share how practicing intentional and mindful living over the last ten years has helped me navigate the trials, tribulations, and successes of my own midlife crisis. Being more intentional and mindful has helped me process my ruminating thoughts, anxiety, and stress in a much healthier way by reducing my emotional reactivity and impulsive behavior, which in turn has helped me improve my relationships and communication with others as well as be more consistent, disciplined, patient, and productive in meeting my goals. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 9 --Billy & Brian Discuss the Emotionally Mature Male Brain (Part 3 of The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine) Episode 78 --Billy Recaps Season 6 with His Best Good Pal Matt Hazard of The Brute Squad! Episode 79 --Morning Routines for a Successful 2023 Episode 87 --How Renting a Scooter (Almost) Gave Me an Anxiety Attack Links mentioned in this episode: Check out Luvo Calming Guided Meditation on Google Play and App Store https://ezvasectomy.com/ Gen X Jukebox - https://www.instagram.com/genxjukebox/ All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join us for Meditate & Mingle! Interested in working with Billy or learning more about mindfulness? Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email B
Wed, July 05, 2023
Episode 105--"I Don't Want to Go": Billy Says Goodbye to Seoul
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. “Yeah, okay…Well, this is gonna hurt like a mother f***er!”--Michael Scott In this emotional final episode from Seoul, Billy talks about making the difficult decision to leave Korea (despite every fiber of his being not wanting to go), why he wants you to stop asking people who make difficult life decisions, “Why?” and what to say instead, and what this journey has really been all about (here’s a hint…it involves you!). Oh, and you’ll want to stick around until the end because he’s got some other news he needs to share with you as well… If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 19 --Compassionate Communication for Deeper, More Meaningful Relationships with Dr. Yvette Erasmus Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with Mindfulness Episode 38 --The Gentlemen's Guide to Inner Work: Billy's One-on-One Conversation with Spiritual Health Coach Lecia Fox Episode 39 --Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and Dakar Episode 94 --How to Be Your Own Chief Brand Officer Jennifer Walton All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join the Mindful Midlife Community! Members receive: *Access to our weekly meditation sessions *20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety ! *Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow! Schedule an exploration call with Billy! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife
Wed, June 28, 2023
Episode 104--What Triggers Your Anxiety?
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, Billy dives deeper into the topic of anxiety and the importance of a mindful approach. This mindful approach enables us to process our thoughts and emotions in a healthier manner, ultimately helping us to navigate life with grace. He explores the differences between fear, rumination, and anxiety and how to identify their sources and triggers. And for those feeling particularly lost, his "Mindfulness for Anxiety" course could serve as your compass for navigating your own midlife quandaries. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 19 --Compassionate Communication for Deeper, More Meaningful Relationships with Dr. Yvette Erasmus Episode 80 --Avoid Toxic Self-Help Advice with Jordan Harbinger Episode 103 --What Does Anxiety Look and Feel Like? Episode 10 --Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom Cody Episode 35 --Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join the Mindful Midlife Community! Members receive: *Access to our weekly meditation sessions *20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety ! *Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow! Schedule an exploration call with Billy! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn:
Wed, June 21, 2023
Episode 103--What Does Anxiety Look and Feel Like?
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, Billy breaks down what anxiety looks and feels like while also offering strategies around how to shift our relationship with anxiety. Billy also shares how discovering the power of mindfulness helped him through his battle with anxiety ad midlife crisis. Join him as he discusses his struggles with general anxiety disorder, including a story about how his anxiety almost stopped him from renting a scooter – and what he learned from that experience. Tune in to learn more about the Mindfulness for Anxiety course that he developed to help others manage their anxious thoughts and emotions. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with Mindfulness Episode 87 --How Renting a Scooter (Almost) Gave Me an Anxiety Attack Episode 6 –Putting in WURK with Personal Trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym, Part 2 All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join the Mindful Midlife Community! Members receive: *Access to our weekly meditation sessions *20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety ! *Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow! Schedule an exploration call with Billy! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr <a href='h
Wed, June 14, 2023
Episode 102--How to Self-Promote without Bragging
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, Billy talks about self-promotion. While it may seem daunting, did you know it can have a positive impact on your mental health? Studies show that self-promotion can boost self-esteem, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. Let's explore the power of self-talk. Tune in to learn how to navigate life more mindfully and embrace the possibilities of life's second half. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 31 --Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John Wessinger Episode 93 --Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Episode 94 --How to Be Your Own Chief Brand Officer Jennifer Walton Episode 95 --How to Find Joy through Disappointing Others with Steven English All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join the Mindful Midlife Community! Members receive: *Access to our weekly meditation sessions *20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety ! *Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to <
Wed, June 07, 2023
Episode 101--I Just Want to See You Win
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, Billy talks about the importance of promoting your success and fostering a positive, collaborative environment. He also discusses how social media can be leveraged as a powerful tool for recognizing you and the significance of being genuine and authentic when sharing and celebrating your accomplishments. With personal experiences and practical strategies, this episode will inspire you to embrace the power of promoting yourself and reap the benefits of mindfulness in your own life. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 100 --How to Make Radical Life Changes with Bianca Thomas Episode 56 --How to Balance High Performance, Relationships, and Happiness with Christine Chang All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Join the Mindful Midlife Community! Members receive: *Access to our weekly meditation sessions *20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety ! *Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious,
Wed, May 31, 2023
Episode 100--How to Make Radical Life Changes with Bianca Thomas
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Bianca Thomas , a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Coach, co-host of Evolve Ventures podcast, and the COO, CFO, and Co-Founder of Evolve Ventures Technologies LLC., a global tech company whose mission is to accelerate the mindset of the world to shift to unlimited potential through combining beneficial insights drawn from elite brain health and peak team performers through executive leadership. Bianca uses her extensive life experiences and a degree in psychology to help others understand and embrace their own identity, live in alignment with their highest values, change their limiting beliefs and create radical transformations in their lives. She is here today to share her own journey towards self-realization, self-love, and self-belief and how she applies this to her work as a therapist and in her own life. Billy and Bianca discuss: –Concerns about how her clients and/or potential clients may perceive her due to her vulnerability on her podcast –How she avoids projecting her own past trauma onto her clients –How having low self-worth can attract other people with low self-worth and what to do about it –Her battle with body image issues –The concept of always loving yourself and if that is even possible Want more from Bianca Thomas? IG and Evolve Ventures website If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with Mindfulness Episode 4 –What Is Mindfulness? with Sarah Rudell Beach Episode 62 --How BOTH Meditation AND Medication Can Support Your Mental Health with Bryan Piatt Episode 90 --It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 1 Episode 91 --It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 2 Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s e
Wed, May 24, 2023
Episode 99--Skills for Navigating Adult ADHD and Autism with Genie Love
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Genie Love , a coach who specializes in supporting professionals and entrepreneurs who discover they have ADHD and/or Autism later in life. She uses collaborative coaching methods to help clients enhance productivity, confidence, and success in both personal and professional endeavors. Genie's program integrates evidence-based techniques, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence to help clients gain a deep understanding of their brains and develop a personalized toolbox of effective strategies. Billy and Genie discuss: –The difference between the terms “neurodivergent” and “executive functioning” –Providing adults who develop ADHD/ADD later in life with skills and drills to manage their ADHD/ADD –The fine line between emotional immaturity and having ADD/ADHD –How the stigma in adult autism can either motivate people to or hinder them from seeking help –Setting up your physical environment for success Want more from Genie Love? Visit her website and check out her LinkedIn profile . You can also email her at: genie@genielove.coach If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 10 --Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom Cody Episode 35 --Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody Episode 23 --Parenting and Working with Children with ADHD with Mental Health Advocate Tandra Rutledge Episode 59 --The Emotional Intelligence Dance Party with Rich Bracken Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at <a href='mailto:mindfulmi
Wed, May 17, 2023
Episode 98--Understanding How Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Society with Dr. Shree Walker
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Dr. Shree Walker , the founder of Resilient Walker. She formerly served as Director of Special Education and Special Education Local Plan Area in Los Angeles County and as the Director of Section 504 and Special Populations for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University and serves on the leadership committee for the Sexual Assault Center, Nashville, Tennessee. She is here today to share how she navigated her own adverse childhood experiences and why taking ownership of our own self-care is so important. Billy and Dr. Walker discuss: –The adverse childhood experiences she has experienced in her lifetime –How the brain changes after experiencing trauma –How the financial impact of ACEs not only affects the individuals who undergo the trauma but also impacts the American taxpayer –Dr. Walker’s rebuttal to Dr. Hovington’s “Nature vs. Nurture” take –How resilience and grit differ but work together –How gratitude, compassion, and mindfulness help build resiliency Be sure to check out Episode 71 --Navigating Trauma through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker as well! Want more from Dr. Shree Walker? Check out her website and IG . You can email her at: shree.walker@resilientwalker.com If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 72 --Acts of Service As Self-Care with Dr. Lina Haji Episode 22 --How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our new
Wed, May 10, 2023
Episode 97--Investing in Your Child's Emotional Learning with Dr. Cindy Hovington
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Dr. Cindy Hovington , a mom of three with a doctorate degree in neuroscience. She is the founder of Curious Neuron and the co-founder of Wondergrade, which is an app you can download that supports all members of your family through short emotional regulation and mindfulness activities. She is also the host of the Curious Neuron Podcast, which supports parents by offering scientifically-backed parenting advice. Billy and Cindy discuss: –Losing your shit as a parent (even when you’re a neuroscientist!) –What parents are doing RIGHT when it comes to nurturing their children’s emotional needs –Where parents could get better when it comes to nurturing their child’s emotional learning in your experience –Why it is important to teach children how to sit in sadness –Nature vs. Nurture, and which one wins in a Mortal Kombat fight Want more from Dr. Cindy Hovington? Check out her Instagram , Curious Neuron Podcast , and more here If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 7 --The Daddy Brain, the Little Boy Brain, and the Teenage Boy Brain Episode 9 --The Emotionally Mature Male Brain Episode 13 --The Mommy Brain, the Little Girl Brain, and the Teenage Girl Brain with Judie Goslin Episode 14 --The Pregnant Momma Brain with Michelle Pan Episode 18 --The Emotionally Mature Female Brain with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Krista Margolis Episode 22 --How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge Episode 23 --Parenting and Working with Children with ADHD with Tandra Rutledge Episode 24 --Parenting a Child with Special Needs with Shannon Essler-Petty Episode 76 --How to Beautifully Co-Parent with Your Ex with Anna Skender Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com<br
Wed, May 03, 2023
Episode 96--Managing Overwhelming Emotions
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's solo episode, I get vulnerable and share my current emotional and mental state. Although my two months in Japan have been incredibly meaningful, I've been experiencing a multitude of challenging emotions that stem from feeling completely overwhelmed with the wide range of life changes I'm currently going through, but I feel that I am now ready to reintroduce some structure into my life once I get back to Seoul this week. Additionally, I describe how my mindfulness practice and therapy have given me the tools to navigate this transitional period with more curiosity, openness, compassion, and awareness. Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show
Wed, April 26, 2023
Episode 95--How to Find Joy through Disappointing Others with Steven English
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Steven English , an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a TEDx speaker, a trained Facilitator, and a Founder of multiple Toastmasters public speaking clubs. Throughout his 22 years in engineering, Steven served as a trainer to Fortune 500 organizations as well as influencing and managing company-wide change management activities. Steven specializes in helping introverted leaders find their voice so they can create impact and helps teams improve communication to achieve top performance. He is here today to talk about how he helps introverts find their voice as well as share his journey through finding joy in disappointing others. Billy and Steven discuss: –The social lubricating effect of drinking and his relationship with alcohol –What he means by “finding joy in disappointing others” –The strategies used to establish healthy relationships as an introvert –The double meaning of BS and how he helps others use their voice and create impact –What people get wrong about introverts Watch his TEDx Finding Joy by Disappointing Others here Want more from Steven English? Check out his LinkedIn If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 42 --Trash the Checklist with Dr. Yolanda Holloway and Tiffany Byrd Episode 43 : F*ck Being Fine with Transformational Coach Lori Saitz Episode 58 --How to Make Being Selfish Work for You with Val Jones Episode 5 –Brian's Battle with Booze Episode 46 --The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael Mosher Episode 61 --Question the Drink with Gray Area Expert Kari Schwear All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. <a href='https
Wed, April 19, 2023
Episode 94--How to Be Your Own Chief Brand Officer Jennifer Walton
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Jennifer Walton , the Chief Brand Officer for Sky Nile Consulting, lover of Beyonce, and grower of beautiful things like gardens, her kids, her happy marriage, you name it, Jennifer is turning it into something amazing. She is here today to talk about becoming your own Chief Brand Officer. Billy and Jennifer discuss: –Why Jennifer decided to decline the opportunity to do a TEDTalk on failure –Whether people get intimidated by or gravitate towards her –How she continues to crush it professionally while being mindful of burnout –What it means to “be your own chief brand officer” –How she and her husband find synergy as business partners and life partners Want more from Jennifer Walton? Check out her Instagram and LinkedIn Listen to her conversation with past guest and Why I Left host Brian Aquart If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 93 --Get Authentic with Marques Ogden Episode 29 --Discover Your Inner Awesome by Being Unapologetically You with Life Coach Jill Dahler Episode 30 --Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott Welle Episode 42 --Trash the Checklist with Dr. Yolanda Holloway and Tiffany Byrd Episode 43 : F*ck Being Fine with Transformational Coach Lori Saitz Episode 64 --How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out During Your Job Search with Jessica Fiesta George All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. <a href='https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.c
Wed, April 12, 2023
Episode 93--Get Authentic with Marques Ogden
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Marques Ogden , the host of the Get Authentic podcast and a former NFL player. Marques is also a keynote speaker, business coach, and corporate consultant with a unique approach to elevating people and the company’s success to the next level. Marques creates presentations designed around The Success Cycle, which brings value back to the core basics of fundamental relationship building and success when it comes to communication, sales, leadership, management, generational issues, transition, innovation, customer experience, and diversity & inclusion. Billy and Marques discuss: –How being open about failures made him more authentic –Keeping it real –How to balance ego so it doesn't get carried away –The life lessons he is teaching his kids Want more from Marques Ogden? Check out his IG , website , and LinkedIn If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 29 --Discover Your Inner Awesome by Being Unapologetically You with Life Coach Jill Dahler Episode 30 --Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott Welle Episode 31 --Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John Wessinger Episode 51 --The Pursuit for Higher Consciousness with Dr. David DeMarkis Episode 58 --How to Make Being Selfish Work for You with Val Jones All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_m
Wed, April 05, 2023
Episode 92--Life Lessons from a Cherry Blossom Tree
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week’s solo episode has a little bit of everything–a travel update from Japan, a history lesson about Kyoto and Buddhism, a life lesson about impermanence from cherry blossom trees, and a guided meditation about sitting with pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral thoughts. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 88 --Strength at Every Angle with Venus Lau Episode 90 --It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 1 Episode 91 --It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 2 Episode 39 --Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and Dakar Summer Session 2 --Billy Stretches Out His Comfort Zone Pizza Dough in Puerto Vallarta with Special Guest Dr. David DeMarkis Summer Session 1 --How Billy's Pacific Northwest Road Trip Manifested into Anxious Attachment Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Overcomes His Demons through Mindfulness Sign up for the Mindful Midlife Community Virtual Mindfulness Sessions! All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy thi
Wed, March 29, 2023
Episode 91--It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 2
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Welcome to Part 2 of this episode with Billy and Simon Rinne . Simon is the founder of Mindful Men, a therapy practice that is dedicated to supporting men with mental illness and disability. He is also a licensed social worker. Simon’s passion for mental health comes from living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety, and burnout throughout the last 30 years. 2022 marks 10 years since Simon finally opened up and got help for his mental illness, and he is here today to share his story and inspire other men to share theirs. Billy and Simon discuss: –”Footy” and “spray” and what these terms had to do with mental health –How he feels about the term “snowflake” in the mental health space –When it comes to fatherhood, where are men struggling based on what they share with Simon? –Australia’s CoVid restrictions and its impact on men’s mental health –His advice to men and their family members Want more from Simon Rinne? Check his IG , website and The Mindful Men Podcast If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 2 –Why Are Suicide Rates So High for Middle-Aged Men? Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Overcomes His Demons through Mindfulness Episode 11 --Two Brothers Share How Talking about Depression Has Improved Their Relationship Episode 7 --Billy & Brian Discuss the Daddy Brain, the Little Boy Brain, and the Teenage Boy Brain (Part 1 of The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine) Episode 9 --Billy & Brian Discuss the Emotionally Mature Male Brain (Part 3 of The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine) Episode 10 --Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom Cody Episode 35 --Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody Episode 22 --How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp u
Wed, March 22, 2023
Episode 90--It's Not Weak to Speak with Simon Rinne, Part 1
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Simon Rinne , the founder of Mindful Men, a therapy practice that is dedicated to supporting men with mental illness and disability. He is a husband and father of two based in Australia along Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Simon’s passion for mental health comes from living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety, and burnout throughout the last 30 years. 2022 marks 10 years since Simon finally opened up and got help for his mental illness, and he is here today to share his story and inspire other men to share theirs. Billy and Simon discuss: –His growing up in a masculine “world” story –His mental health journey and what his OCD looks like –The importance of having street cred as a licensed social worker –The difference between how men in Australia and how other men from around the world are raised to address their mental health Want more from Simon Rinne? Check his IG , website and The Mindful Men Podcast If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 66 --"No More Men Talking Mental Health on Podcasts": An Open Letter to Chelsea Fagan of The Financial Diet Episode 2 –Why Are Suicide Rates So High for Middle-Aged Men? Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Overcomes His Demons through Mindfulness Episode 5 –Brian's Battle with Booze Episode 11 --Two Brothers Share How Talking about Depression Has Improved Their Relationship Episode 22 --How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Episode 46 --The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael Mosher Episode 62 --How BOTH Meditation AND Medication Can Support Your Mental Health with Bryan Piatt Episode 67 --The Complete Man with Purdeep Sangha Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Bi
Wed, March 15, 2023
Episode 89--Win the Day with Becky Allen
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Becky Allen , a public speaker and the host of the Win the Day podcast. Becky has endured her fair share of challenges, including surviving cancer, infertility, losing her own husband to cancer, and navigating life as a single mom. Becky blends authenticity, faith, and humor to break down ideas and provide practical steps to shift others’ perspectives so they know they are not alone. Billy and Becky discuss: –The emotional toll of her miscarriages –Her battle with cancer –Her husband’s diagnosis of testicular cancer –How the mantra “Win The Day” came to be –What she means by being a “broken believer” Want more from Becky Allen? Check her IG and website If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 45 --Confronting Mortality with Cancer Survivor Joy Huber Episode 46 --The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael Mosher Episode 47 --The Human Healing Project with Marie Nutter Episode 60 --Back to Life with Near-Death Survivor Danny Bader Episode 73 --Giving Sunshine: A Widower's Journey to Love and Happiness with Jason Clawson Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy L
Wed, March 08, 2023
Episode 88--Strength at Every Angle with Venus Lau
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Venus Lau , a mindful movement coach, fitness trainer, sports performance coach, fitness model, and former NCAA Division I athlete with over 15 certifications ranging from National Academy of Sports Medicine, Animal Flow, Yoga Alliance, kettlebell, TRX, breathwork, & more. Venus values strength at every angle and adaptability, so we can move to live with an incredible body, mind, and soul. Billy and Venus discuss: –How this idea of “strength at every angle” goes beyond just the body –What life events shaped the person she is today –How she got into personal training specializing in mobility and flow –Why it is so essential to incorporate flow and mobility into our workout routines, especially as we get older –Why our passions the outcomes of your strengths and not a driving force Want more from Venus Lau? Check her IG , YouTube channel , and website If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 6 --Putting in WURK with Personal Trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym, Part 2 Episode 50 --Putting Your Healthiest Foot Forward with Endurance Athlete and Personal Trainer Aaron Boike Episode 48 --Reinventing Your Relationship with Your Breath with Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel, Part 1 Episode 49 --Reinventing Your Relationship with Your Breath with Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel, Part 2 Episode 44 --The Urgency of Awareness with Jodi Pfarr Episode 30 --Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott Welle Episode 80 --Avoid Toxic Self-Help Advice with Jordan Harbinger Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. <a href
Wed, March 01, 2023
Episode 87--How Renting a Scooter (Almost) Gave Me an Anxiety Attack
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s solo episode, Billy shares some exciting travel tips and updates for those of you who’ve got the travel bug! Billy also extends an invitation to join his weekly virtual mindfulness sessions ! The focus of this week’s episode details how renting a scooter (almost) gave him an anxiety attack. For those who don’t know, when you travel to Thailand, the most common and efficient transport vehicle is a scooter, and there’s an abundance of that for rent…but what do you do when you’re too afraid to rent one?! Make sure you tune in to understand how a simple 2-wheeled vehicle can trigger so much anxiety and how Billy turned those anxious thoughts into action. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Summer Session 2 --Billy Stretches Out His Comfort Zone Pizza Dough in Puerto Vallarta with Special Guest Dr. David DeMarkis Episode 34 --The Language of Mindfulness with Mindfulness Coach Brett Hill Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/M
Wed, February 22, 2023
Episode 86--Empty Nest, Full Pockets with Matt Meline
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Matt Meline , a certified financial planner and founder and CEO of PrairieFire Wealth Planning. He is here today to talk about his book Empty Nest, Full Pockets, which focuses on life-centered planning and helping families through transition, particularly from Full to Empty Nest. Billy and Matt discuss: –What Matt means by the “Tug of War” between parents and their children who are about to start their real-life journey outside of the home –Empty nesters and their money mindset –What parents need to do in order to better prepare their teens when it comes to how money works –How parents can assist their kids with the different college or university options –Matt’s life as an empty nester Want more from Matt Meline? Check out his LinkedIn , website , and Facebook Download Matt’s book Empty Nest, Full Pockets for free here! If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 69 --Live Better, Die Slower with Eric Romanak Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-S
Wed, February 15, 2023
Episode 85--Why Are People Leaving Their Jobs? with Brian Aquart
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Brian Aquart, an attorney, consultant, and multifaceted healthcare leader with over 12 years of experience in advising executives & teams, fostering growth & innovation, public speaking, and managing conflict. He is also the Creator and Host of the Why I Left Podcast, a show chronicling real stories from real people about why they left their jobs during the pandemic. Billy and Brian discuss: –How Brian took an interest in understanding why people are leaving their jobs –How his experience as an attorney focused on employee discrimination shape his understanding as to why people leave their jobs –His learnings about the psychology around organizational behavior –The reasons behind the failure or success of employee retention/satisfaction –How access to resources play a role in people leaving their jobs Want more from Brian Aquart? Check out his YouTube channel, Instagram and website, or you can email him at: hello@whyileft.co If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: Episode 27 --Unblocking Your Best Self through Energy Work with Energy Mastery Expert Kristen Brown Episode 28 --How to Successfully Switch Your Career with Career Coach Dr. Dawn Graham Episode 31 --Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John Wessinger Episode 63 --Escape the 9-5 Grind with Brian Gallagher (aka The Simple Man Guide) Episode 64 –How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out during Your Job Search with Jessica Fiesta Georg e Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mi
Wed, February 08, 2023
Episode 84--The Experiment Mindset with Jason Robinson
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Jason Robinson , a digital nomad, author and Type 1 diabetic. As a working-class kid from Ohio, Jason adopted an “experiment mindset” to tackle the unknowns of long-term nomadic travel and how to make a living while on the road. He eventually transitioned to being a location-independent nomad, earning his income as a freelance designer and writer. He remains dedicated to motivating and inspiring others to push their comfort zones, but now he includes navigating living nomadically while managing Type 1 Diabetes. Billy and Jason discuss: –How growing up in small Midwest towns made travel feel so out of reach –The evolution of his perceptions of the world through his experimentation –His Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and the challenges he faced as a digital nomad with a major medical condition –How Jason got out of a $50,000 of debt through intentional action Want more from Jason Robinson? Check out his Instagram or website Grab a copy of his book The Beginner Traveler's Guide to Going Nomad If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 31 --Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John Wessinger – Episode 39 --Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and Dakar – Episode 51 --The Pursuit for Higher Consciousness with Dr. David DeMarkis – The Summer Sessions Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com <
Wed, February 01, 2023
Episode 83--Using a CHIPS List to Increase Your Daily Productivity
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy shares how he makes good use of this time through a routine or practice to ensure he stays productive throughout the day. Billy understands that every person operates differently, so feel free to adjust to fit your needs. The CHIPS list is backed by research and also has been tweaked by Billy himself as he experiments with what works throughout his life’s journey. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 79 –Morning Routines for a Successful 2023 – Episode 5 –Brian's Battle with Booze – Episode 61 –Question the Drink with Gray Area Expert Kari Schwear – Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Overcomes His Demons through Mindfulness Articles mentioned: Why New Year’s resolutions fail (and how to save yours) Why doing the easy parts of your to-do list first can be a bad idea All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee
Wed, January 25, 2023
Episode 82--How to Recover from Narcissistic Abuse with Jeanine Faith
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Jeanine Faith , a narcissistic abuse recovery expert and survivor of abuse. After going through her own trials with narcissistic abuse and meeting her mentor, she went back to school to receive her masters in psychology and has done over 5 years of private mentorship in behaviorism, attachment theory, and narcissism so she can help her clients heal and reclaim the truth of who they are after narcissistic abuse. She is here today to share her story and give listeners a step-by-step journey to healing and reclaiming their lives after narcissistic abuse. Billy and Jeanine discuss: –Her life experiences as a dominatrix and shaman –How she became a survivor of narcissistic abuse –How she came to better understand narcissism through her human behavior studies –How to properly identify a narcissist –Her advice to people who are currently in an abusive relationship with a narcissist Want more from Jeanine Faith? Check out her Instagram or join her Designed to Love private Facebook group Check out the article she mentioned: 20 Diversion Tactics Highly Manipulative Narcissists, Sociopaths And Psychopaths Use To Silence You If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 19 --Compassionate Communication for Deeper, More Meaningful Relationships with Dr. Yvette Erasmus – Episode 71 --Navigating Trauma Through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker – Episode 72 --Acts of Service As Self-Care with Dr. Lina Haji All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at <a href='mailto:mindfulmidlifecrisis@gma
Wed, January 18, 2023
Episode 81--Stoic Street Smarts with Ed Latimore
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Ed Latimore , a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, and competitive chess player. His writing focuses on self-improvement and a practical approach to stoic philosophy. He is here today to discuss why he thinks humanity is doomed and everything is fucked. Buckle up while Billy tries to convince Ed that maybe things aren't so bad! Billy and Ed discuss: –How he came to the conclusion that humanity is doomed and everything is fucked –Whether or not we have a responsibility to help the weak get stronger –His beef with the college education system –What he means exactly when he says, “Nobody cares about you.” –His "Coffee So Black" mugs and why Billy probably won't buy one Want more from Ed Latimore? Check him out on his website , Instagram , and YouTube channel Take a look at Ed’s TedTalk on Addiction and Identity Listen to The Jordan Harbinger Show, Ep. 6: The Superpower of Ignoring Social Approval Support Ed’s “Coffee So Black…” Mugs All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast LinkedIn: Billy Lahr <a href='https://ratethispodcast.com/
Wed, January 11, 2023
Episode 80--Avoid Toxic Self-Help Advice with Jordan Harbinger
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Jordan Harbinger , host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, which decodes the stories, secrets, and skills of the world's most fascinating people and turns their wisdom into practical advice that you can use to impact your own life and those around you. As a recovering lawyer and two-time kidnapee, Jordan brings his unique background and personality to every episode of the show. He’s here today because if you’re a fan of this show, you’re probably a fan of self-development, but we want to ensure you’re not getting duped into buying into messages around toxic positivity and hustle culture. Billy and Jordan discuss: –How his life and travel experiences influenced his genuine desire to help people develop high-value skills –The importance of asking professionals for advice beyond your capabilities –The meaning of toxic positivity –His issue with “Follow your passion” –His issue with the word “manifest" Want more from Jordan Harbinger? Check him out on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn , YouTube and his website Have a listen to Jordan’s stories about being kidnapped! Episode 443 of The Jordan Harbinger Show: Kidnap Me Once, Shame on You Episode 444 of The Jordan Harbinger Show: Kidnap Me Twice, Shame on Me If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 39 --Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and Dakar – Episode 28 --How to Successfully Switch Your Career with Career Coach Dr. Dawn Graham – Episode 30 --Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott Welle All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis Get a free week of BetterHelp usi
Wed, January 04, 2023
Episode 79--Morning Routines for a Successful 2023
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy takes on the first episode of 2023 solo. He shares a travel update as he moves from Korea to Thailand. What makes this new adventure exciting is that Billy brings with him all the social-emotional tools he has picked up along the way. So make sure you tune in to today’s episode as Billy shares one of the most beneficial tools he has in his social-emotional growth tool kit and how he wants to extend a helping hand to anyone wanting to utilize this tool kit. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 54 --Declutter and Get Organized! with Janet M. Taylor – Episode 3 --The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Overcomes His Demons through Mindfulness – Episode 29 --Discover Your Inner Awesome by Being Unapologetically You with Life Coach Jill Dahler – Summer Session 7 --So...What’s Next for Billy and Brian? with Life Coach Jill Dahler – Episode 59 --The Emotional Intelligence Dance Party with Rich Bracken Book recommendations: The Midlife Male : A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Living Better, Longer, Happier, Healthier, and Wealthier and Having More Fun in Your 40s and 50s (Which Includes More Sex ... and What Guy Doesn't Want That?) by Greg Scheinman Mindfulness : An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Danny Penman Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com . Follow us! Instag
Wed, December 28, 2022
Episode 78--Billy Recaps Season 6 with His Best Good Pal Matt Hazard of The Brute Squad!
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy wraps up Season 6 of The Mindful Midlife Crisis with his good friend, the sex dynamo, Matt Hazard. They go through all the episodes from Season 6 and reflect on the lessons learned, questions asked, and a whole lot of vulnerable revelations that you definitely don’t want to miss. If this is the first episode you’re listening to, please stop and go back to the previous episodes linked below—then come back for some laughs. Check out these episodes from Season 6: – Episode 66 --"No More Men Talking Mental Health on Podcasts": An Open Letter to Chelsea Fagan of The Financial Diet – Episode 67 --The Complete Man with Purdeep Sangha – Episode 68 --Men Talking Mindfulness with Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill – Episode 69 --Live Better, Die Slower with Eric Romanak – Episode 70 --“Joy Is Doubled When Shared; Sorrow Is Halved When Shared”: Mourning the Lives Lost in Itaewon – Episode 71 --Navigating Trauma Through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker – Episode 72 --Acts of Service As Self-Care with Dr. Lina Haji – Episode 73 --Giving Sunshine: A Widower's Journey to Love and Happiness with Jason Clawson – Episode 74 --Too Foreign for Here, Too Foreign for Home: A Korean Adoptee Meets Her Birth Family with Brook Mallak – Episode 75 --How to Live with More Joy in Your Life – Episode 76 --How to Beautifully Co-Parent with Your Ex with Anna Skender – Episode 77 --Midlife Sexual Healing with Sex Therapist Cathy Saputo All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com
S6 Enull · Wed, December 21, 2022
Episode 77--Midlife Sexual Healing with Sex Therapist Cathy Saputo
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Cathy Saputo . Cathy is a Licensed Counselor and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist providing sex therapy in Michigan. She works with individuals, couples, and other partner systems in the office and via telehealth. She is here today to discuss how sex and our bodies change around midlife. Billy and Cathy discuss: –The reasons why people seek out sex therapy –How people have learned about sex throughout the years –The ways in which parents can respond to their kids' questions about sex and sexuality –What are some taboos about sex that are actually more common than we think? –The meaning of “kink affirming therapist” –The concept of Out of Control Sexual Behavior Model and the six principles that come with it Want more from Cathy Saputo? Check her out at Saputo Counseling Services LLC and LinkedIn A good resource for parents to utilize: The American Sexual Health Organization If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 7 --The Daddy Brain, the Little Boy Brain, and the Teenage Boy Brain – Episode 9 --The Emotionally Mature Male Brain – Episode 13 --The Mommy Brain, the Little Girl Brain, and the Teenage Girl Brain with Judie Goslin – Episode 14 --The Pregnant Momma Brain with Michelle Pan – Episode 15 -- The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman – Episode 16 --Billy Gets Dating Advice from Dating Coach Sally Heart – Episode 18 --The Emotionally Mature Female Brain with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Krista Margolis All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code! Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. <a href='https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com/contact-us/
S6 Enull · Wed, December 14, 2022
Episode 76--How to Beautifully Co-Parent with Your Ex with Anna Skender
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Anna Skender . Anna is the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at a market-leading digital business based in Raleigh, NC. Anna has lived all over the U.S., including Nashville, NYC, DC, Boston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco, but she now primarily resides in Raleigh, NC, with her two beautiful children, spending 1-2 weeks a month in Orange County, CA, with her partner. She is here today to talk about how an alpha woman like herself maintains a respectable co-parenting arrangement with her ex-husband, allowing them to operate as a loving, caring family. Billy and Anna discuss: –What happened to her marriage with her ex-husband, who she still thinks is amazing and kind to this day? –Did her personality type affect her marriage? –The difference between ending a marriage and completing a marriage –What co-parenting with her ex-husband looks like –How her kids are handling the divorce, their seemingly perfect co-parenting relationship, and her new romantic relationship –The divorce stipulations around their new romantic partners and meeting the kids Want more from Anna Skender? Check her out on LinkedIn or Instagram If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 16 --Billy Gets Dating Advice from Dating Coach Sally Heart – Episode 20 --Marriage Is Hard: Billy and Brian Talk to a Listener about Her Trial Separation – Episode 25 --Life in a Blended Family with Lisa Barnholdt – Episode 28 --How to Successfully Switch Your Career with Career Coach Dr. Dawn Graham – Episode 42 --Trash the Checklist with Dr. Yolanda Holloway and Tiffany Byrd – Episode 56 --Balancing High Performance, Happiness, and Relationships with Christine Chang – Episode 57 --Reviving Your Midlife Marriage with Deanna Bryant All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Bil
S6 Enull · Wed, December 07, 2022
Episode 75--How to Live with More Joy in Your Life
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks about the renewed sense of joy he has felt since returning to Seoul, South Korea. His goal is to inspire you to recognize what brings you joy so you can be more present in the somatic experience those moments create in your body. Billy discusses: –His journey back to Seoul, South Korea –What he means by a “Top Ten Day” –Meeting new people (turned great friends) along the way –What his future travel plans look like –His renewed mindfulness practice If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 2 –Why Are Suicide Rates So High for Middle-Aged Men? – Episode 3 –The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Overcomes His Demons through Mindfulness – Episode 34 --The Language of Mindfulness with Mindfulness Coach Brett Hill – Episode 39 --Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and Dakar – Episode 54 --Declutter and Get Organized! with Janet M. Taylor – Episode 61 --Question the Drink with Gray Area Expert Kari Schwear – Summer Session 6 --Soul Walkers: Billy Finds Meaning and Clarity in Seoul All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/The-Mindful-Midlife-Crisis-Podcas
S6 Enull · Wed, November 30, 2022
Episode 74--Too Foreign for Here, Too Foreign for Home: A Korean Adoptee Meets Her Birth Family with Brook Mallak
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Brook Mallak . Brook is a Korean adoptee who recently reunited with her birth mother and sisters for the first time. Brook is here today to talk about that reunification experience and how her time in Korea has her feeling too foreign for here, yet too foreign for home. Billy and Brook discuss: –How the two of them randomly met at a restaurant in Seoul –What a reunification program looks like and how it happened for her –Getting ahold of her family in Korea –How the pandemic stretched out their reunion –The idea of being too foreign for here, too foreign for home Want more from Brook Mallak? Check out her Instagram and Facebook If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 14 --Billy and Brian Discuss the Pregnant Momma Brain with Michelle Pan (Part 2 of The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine) – Summer Session 4 --Billy's Friends in High Places – Episode 29 --Discover Your Inner Awesome by Being Unapologetically You with Life Coach Jill Dahler – Episode 44 --The Urgency of Awareness with Jodi Pfarr – Episode 33 --How Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Make Us an All-Around Better Society with Global Inclusion and Diversity Business Leader Ericka Jones – Episode 36 --Finding Our Meaning and Purpose through Self-Journey with Dr. Yvette Erasmus – Summer Session 6 --Soul Walkers: Billy Finds Clarity and Meaning in Seoul with Iggy Lee All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.
S6 Enull · Wed, November 23, 2022
Episode 73--Giving Sunshine: A Widower's Journey to Love and Happiness with Jason Clawson
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Jason Clawson . In 2018, Jason’s life was flipped upside down after his wife Valerie was diagnosed with stage 4 Colon Cancer. He is here today to share his story of how the loss of his wife rocked his world, but he is also here to share the steps he’s taken to heal and find love again. Billy and Jason discuss: –He and his wife’s relationship prior to, during, and after her colon cancer diagnosis –What a “support vacuum” is –How a 5K marathon became a cathartic moment for Jason –Processing trauma and grief through service and the story behind Giving Sunshine –His sons' involvement in meeting his new wife –An unexpected surprise for his family Want more from Jason Clawson? Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 11 --Two Brothers Share How Talking about Depression Has Improved Their Relationship – Episode 22 --How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Episode 45 --Confronting Mortality with Cancer Survivor Joy Huber – Episode 46 --The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael Mosher – Episode 47 --The Human Healing Project with Marie Nutter – Episode 72 --Acts of Service As Self-Love with Dr. Lina Haji All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. S
S6 Enull · Wed, November 16, 2022
Episode 72--Acts of Service As Self-Care with Dr. Lina Haji
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Dr. Lina Haji . Dr. Lina Haji is a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed mental health counselor specializing in psychodiagnostic assessment, forensic assessment, dual diagnosis, serious and persistent mental illness, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and substance abuse treatment. Her clinical experience over the last 20 years includes working with mentally ill and dually diagnosed adults in inpatient and outpatient settings, including correctional facilities, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice in four states. She has also supervised master’s level clinicians and post-doctoral residents and served as clinical director for a 500-patient maximum-security correctional facility. Her ultimate goal as a psychologist, regardless of population, is to accurately diagnose and identify patient strengths and areas for growth in order to better individualize treatment needs and goals. She is here today to talk about how acts of service can serve as acts of self-love. Billy and Dr. Haji discuss: –How acts of service pull people out of themselves, boost self-esteem, and combat depressive thoughts –Why service as self-care is a controversial opinion –What does “self-esteem comes from esteemable acts” mean? –The fine line between service as self-care and service as a distraction from attending to mental health issues –The impact of not learning from mistakes on our society Want more from Dr. Lina Haji? Instagram and YouTube If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well: – Episode 58 --How to Make Being Selfish Work for You with Val Jones – Episode 35 --Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody – Episode 15 --Billy and Brian Discuss The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman – Episode 10 --Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom Cody All of our episod
S6 Enull · Wed, November 09, 2022
Episode 71--Navigating Trauma through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Dr. Shree Walker . Dr. Walker is the founder of Resilient Walker. She formerly served as Director of Special Education and Special Education Local Plan Area in Los Angeles County and as the Director of Section 504 and Special Populations for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University and serves on the leadership committee for the Sexual Assault Center, Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Walker utilizes practical resolutions to support diverse learners and develops policies and procedures to ensure students have improved educational outcomes, educational stability, minimal disruptions, and endless possibilities. In today's episode, Dr. Walker talks about the roles she plays in her life, being a forever learner, and being a servant leader. Billy and Dr. Walker discuss: –What is the difference between adversity and trauma? –How can resilience help us navigate the challenges of life? –The ways in which we build resilience –How can we use resilience to help children and students who have experienced trauma? –The difference between direct adversity and indirect adversity –How can educators meet the needs of diverse learners? Want more from Dr. Shree Walker? -- Resilient Walker ( book and audiobook ) Like this episode? Check out these episodes then! – Episode 33 --How Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Make Us an All-Around Better Society with Global Inclusion and Diversity Business Leader Ericka Jones – Episode 59 --The Emotional Intelligence Dance Party with Rich Bracken – Episode 22 --How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Episode 23 --Parenting and Working with Children with ADHD with Mental Health Advocate Tandra Rutledge – Episode 19 --Compassionate Communication for Deeper, More Meaningful Relationships with Dr. Yvette Erasmus – Episode 30 --Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott Welle All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com This episode was sponsored by Newsly. Go to <b
S6 Enull · Wed, November 02, 2022
Episode 70--“Joy Is Doubled When Shared; Sorrow Is Halved When Shared”: Mourning the Lives Lost in Itaewan
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Hey everyone. I’m changing up some things on the podcast this week, so I just wanted to pop on and let you know that I didn’t feel comfortable releasing this week’s originally scheduled episode because the focus was on how to fully embrace and live more presently with the somatic experience of joy. Much of what I was planning to discuss in that episode revolves around how the city of Seoul and the people I’ve met here elicit this newfound joy that I have been experiencing lately, but given the tragedy that took place in Itaewon last weekend, and the fact that the friends and families of those whose lives were lost as well as the entire country are in a national period of mourning, which for those families will last a lifetime, and considering many of my friends here from the SeoulShare, Soul Walkers, and CIK meetup groups, and me for that matter, were in Itaewon that night and some of us were only a block away from where this tragedy took place without even realizing that anything was wrong, I don’t think this is the right time to share that episode. I’m sure I’ll share it at some point down the road, but now is not that time. Now is a time for healing; my friend and organizer of SeoulShare and past guest Iggy Lee have been organizing events for people in the groups to come together who may be feeling isolated or alone in these trying times, and he shared a saying that goes, “Joy is doubled when shared; sorrow is halved when shared.” Originally this episode was supposed to be about how we can experience more joy in our lives by sharing more meaningful moments with our friends, but right now, we’re going to take some time to heal in the company of our friends. I just want to take a minute to express my deepest sympathies to the families and friends who lost loved ones last weekend in Itaewon. There’s nothing more I can say that will lessen your pain, but I hope you are surrounded by people you love and who will support you through this unimaginably difficult time. So, that’s it for this week. Thank you for tuning in. Please take the next week to tell the people who add value to your life how much you love and appreciate them. — All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! - https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com/contact-us/ Get a
S6 Enull · Wed, October 26, 2022
Episode 69--Live Better, Die Slower with Eric Romanak
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Eric Romanak , a fitness instructor and a social entrepreneur at Seva Fitness Academy in Kentucky. He is also the author of the fitness book Live Better, Die Slower: Key to Making Health and Fitness Really Stick and is the co-host of A Therapist and A Trainer podcast . Eric grew up as an overweight child of divorced parents and struggled significantly with bullying, anger, and depression. By age 22, he had already been divorced, filed for bankruptcy, and dropped out of college. Over the next 25 years, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery that led him to where he is now in the health and fitness world. He has been an all-around fitness mogul, and his primary goal now is to help people prioritize health in their lives sustainably and permanently. Let’s welcome the Renaissance man to today’s show! Billy and Eric discuss: --What makes Eric a "professional asshole" --The principles of "Live Better, Die Slower" --The changes he made externally and internally that made him feel worthy of love --How simplicity is the height of sophistication --Erasing the line between mental and physical health --How vitality is the ultimate human currency If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy: -- Our Two-Part Episode 6 with Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James from WURK Gym – Episode 50 with Aaron Boike where we discuss the importance of strength training as we age. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided m
S6 Enull · Wed, October 19, 2022
Episode 68--Men Talking Mindfulness with Retired Navy SEAL Commander Jon Macaskill
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Commander Jon Macaskill , a retired navy seal commander turned leadership and mindfulness coach. Throughout his 24-year navy career, he held a variety of highly dynamic leadership positions, from the battlefield to the operations center and the boardroom. He has a very unconventional teaching style, yet highly effective. He’s passionate about helping people and organizations become the best version of themselves through mindfulness coaching, keynote speaking, and grit and resilience training. Commander Macaskill also hosts the Men Talking Mindfulness podcast. Billy and Jon discuss: --How does meditation complement his faith, and how does his faith complement his meditation practice? --What was his day-to-day life like as a marine? --What role do sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems play in situational awareness? --The struggle of losing identity and not recognizing grief --Jon’s transition from the Navy back to civilian life --What is an emotional inventory and how does it make us more aware of our emotions? --Does Jon’s experience as a Navy SEAL help men be more vulnerable about their mental health? Want more from Commander Jon Macaskill? Check out: Men Talking Mindfulness Podcast Download the Emotional Inventory here! If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy: –- Episode 4: What Is Mindfulness? with Sarah Rudell Beach -- Episode 34: The Language of Mindfulness with Brett Hill -- Episode 41: The Midlife Male with Greg Scheinman All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Get a free week of Newsly at https://www.newsly.me ! (Promo code: MindfulMidlife) Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. <a href='https:
S6 Enull · Wed, October 12, 2022
Episode 67--The Complete Man with Purdeep Sangha
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Purdeep Sangha . Purdeep is the world’s leader in complete strategic advising and is the author of Amazon international best-seller The Complete Man . He is an internationally acclaimed business strategist and performance advisor to high-performing CEO’s, executives, and entrepreneurs. He’s also a top rated men’s leadership coach who teaches men how to become The Complete Man; meaning a man who achieves ultimate performance, fulfillment, and victory in every area of his life. He shows men how to live at their highest potential and be the best possible business leader, husband, father, and man they can be, and he’s here today to share with us what goes into that process. Billy and Purdeep discuss: --How he came up with a strategic firm that helps men at any point in their lives --What lessons he learned as a manager at age 16 --What led him to his current work ethic --How his team uses neuroscience to cater to their clients --What it means to be a “mindful alpha male" --Why “toxic masculinity” is BS --The core concepts of being a father --The value of being emotionally, spiritually, emotionally, and cognitively present as a father Want more from Purdeep Sangha? Check out: The Complete Man Book The Complete Man Audiobook (Promo code: victory75) The Complete Man Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy: – Episode 10 : Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life and Episode 35 : Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody – Episode 41 : The Midlife Male with Greg Scheinman – Episode 7 : Billy and Brian Discuss the Daddy Brain, the Little Boy Brain, and the Teenage Boy Brain, based on the book The Male Brain by Dr. Louann Bri
S6 Enull · Wed, October 05, 2022
Episode 66--"No More Men Talking Mental Health on Podcasts": An Open Letter to Chelsea Fagan of The Financial Diet
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy discusses how an Instagram post from The Financial Diet's Chelsea Fagan perpetuates the stigma and shame many men feel when talking about their mental health. Billy discusses: --Getting rid of the toxic hustle culture BS --How middle-aged men are three times more likely to die by suicide than middle-aged women. --There’s a need for more men to talk about mental health to stop the stigma. --When you’re on a social media platform with a huge following, you need to be more responsible about your messaging. --How important it is to choose your words wisely. If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy: -- Episode 3: The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Overcomes His Demons Through Mindfulness -- Episode 11: Two Brother Share How Talking about Depression Has Improved Their Relationship -- Episode 22: Normalizing and Prioritizing Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge -- The Jordan Harbinger Show, Episode 682: Deep Dive | Hustle Culture All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends. Sign up for our newsletter! We send out new guided meditations each Sunday! Get a free month of Newsly with promo code MindfulMidlife! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Follow us! Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulm
S5 Enull · Wed, August 31, 2022
Summer Session 9--Billy's Endless Summer with Our Best Good Pal Matt Hazard!
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week’s episode is the finale of the summer sessions, so we brought along our best good pal, the always entertaining Matt Hazard! The guys discuss: --Matt’s bourbon-fueled trip to Louisville, KY --the change in Billy’s voice --the challenges of living life without any direction --the need to stop investing so much time and energy with people who don’t reciprocate the same energy back to you --why seafood is terrible (or delicious?) and how 90s music is (or isn’t?) the best music of all time The summer sessions have ended, but we've got more to come! Check out these previous episodes: -- Summer Sessions 3-Billy’s Minnesota Nice Experience at the Cayuna Gnome Home in the Small Town of Crosby -- Summer Sessions 6-Soul Walkers: Billy Finds Clarity and Meaning in Seoul with Iggy Lee Thank you to Hoffman Plumbing and Indoor Heating! Visit them at http://www.saukcentreplumber.com ! Check out Iggy Lee’s YouTube Channe or follow him on Instagram at @iggylee21 ! Visiting Seoul? Connect with the SeoulShare Community ! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as well! We send out weekly meditations! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast <a href='https://ratethispodca
S5 Enull · Wed, August 24, 2022
Summer Session 8--Billy and Brian Get Older...Again
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy and Brian take the summer sessions outside to celebrate their birthdays on Brian’s patio! Billy and Brian discuss: --updates on how they’re progressing in their podcast --where they were a year ago vs. today --Billy doing future episodes on solo --Brian’s growth as a person, husband, dad, and musician over the past year –Brian's never before heard stories about being shot in the face and almost getting abducted --the importance of prioritizing your goals --what the future has in store for Brian on the Bass Check out these previous episodes: -- Episode 58-How to Make Being Selfish Work for You by Val Jones -- Summer Sessions 3-Billy’s Minnesota Nice Experience at the Cayuna Gnome Home in the Small Town of Crosby Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as well! We send out weekly meditations! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Support
S5 Enull · Wed, August 17, 2022
Summer Session 7--So...What’s Next for Billy and Brian? with Life Coach Jill Dahler
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian chat with returning guest and certified professional co-active life coach, Jill Dahler, to discuss: --what a coaching session with Jill looks like –Billy’s BIG move! –Brian’s success with Gen X Jukebox and his own BIG move! --leveling up the production value of the podcast, leading with passion, and taking risks to try something new --making a positive contribution to the world with their goals --what's on deck for The Mindful Midlife Crisis . Stay tuned until the end for an exciting announcement! Like what you heard from Jill Dahler? Contact her at: Website: www.jilldahler.com or www.jmdwellness.com Twitter: @jilldahler or @jmdwellness1 Instagram: @jill.dahler or @jmdwellness Check out these previous episodes: -- Episode 29–Discover Your Inner Awesome by Being Unapologetically You w/ Jill Dahler -- Episode 58–How to Make Being Selfish Work for You by Val Jones Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as well! We send out weekly meditations! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it wit
S5 Enull · Wed, August 10, 2022
Summer Session 6--SeoulShare: Billy Finds Clarity and Meaning in Seoul with Iggy Lee
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, Billy reconnects with his good friend from Korea, Iggy Lee . Iggy organizes the Soul Walkers meet-up group, where people can do adventures like walking, hiking, picnics, and exchanging cultures through their language and personal stories. His meet-up group is also the main reason why Billy extended his time in Korea. Billy and Iggy discuss: --How Iggy plans to turn his event groups into a sustainable company --the positive energy and experiences he provides through his groups --the origin story of Soul Walkers and all the amazing things you can do in Seoul, South Korea --Billy's challenges around culture shock and language barriers --what motivated Billy to attend different types of events in his time in South Korea Like what you heard from Iggy? Contact him at: Youtube Channel: Iggy Lee Instagram: @iggylee21 SeoulShare MeetUp Community Looking for more resources when visiting Seoul? -- Seoul Tourism Organization -- Seoul Tourism Hiking Center -- Climbing in Korea MeetUp Community Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as well! We send out weekly meditations! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates wit
S5 Enull · Wed, August 03, 2022
Summer Session 5--What to See and Do in Jeju Island and Busan, South Korea
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's session, Billy is doing his first ever solo episode, which is a perfect time to talk about his adventures around the Korean coastlines. Billy takes us to the island of Jeju, the beaches of Gangneung and his favorite hiking spots in Busan. He also shares stories of the people he met and the connections he made along the way. Billy shares with us: --his realizations about romantic relationships, being in the present, and romantic idealism --Korea hiking recommendations --a perfect two-day travel guide to Seongsan, Jeju Island --yummy eats in Korea, chasing waterfalls, communication barriers, connecting to strangers, and understanding cultures. --Jeju island travel tips --What to do and see in Busan and Gangneung Check out: Jeju Olle Trail Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as well! We send out weekly meditations! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Support the show
S5 Enull · Wed, July 27, 2022
Summer Session 4--Billy's Friends in High Places
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy and Brian are interviewing a returning guest and now a lovely mama, Michelle Pan. She shares with us her experiences of being a first-time mom, as well as the challenges and rewards that she’s accomplished along the way. Michelle and Billy also walked us through some of the memories they shared when Billy came by, and they had an amazing time catching up in Denver, Colorado. Michelle shares with us: --what it's like to be a new mother --her experiences with post-partum depression --steps she's taken in order to move into a much healthier mental space --how she reclaims her energy to do things just for herself -- what it's like navigating being new parents as well as being in a new relationship --what to do in Denver Some previous episodes to revisit: Episode 14 --Billy and Brian Discuss the Pregnant Momma Brain w/ Michelle Pan Episode 27 --Unblocking Your Best Self through Energy Work with Energy Mastery Also check out: www.kristenbrownpresents.com Episode 58 -- How to Make Being Selfish Work for You with Val Jones Episode 61 --Question the Drink with Gray Area Expert Kari Schwear Like what you heard from Michelle? Contact her at: Website: www.mishfitlife.com Instagram: @mishfitlife Email: mishfitlife@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as well! We send out weekly meditations! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidli
S5 Enull · Wed, July 20, 2022
Summer Session 3--Billy's Minnesota Nice Experience at the Cuyuna Gnome Home in the Small Town of Crosby
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week’s episode, Billy takes a trip down memory lane as he looks back on having a superb time in the Cuyuna Gnome Home , situated in Crosby, Minnesota. Billy chats with the owners, Jenn and Mitch Fallgatter, a.k.a. the best rental vacation home hosts you could ask for. The couple talk about the home’s origin story, how they renovated the interior, and some incredible Crosby leisure spots to check out. Billy asks Mitch and Jenn: --”What was it about the Crosby area that captured your attention?” --“Where did you come up with the name ‘Cuyuna Gnome Home’?” --”What are some challenges and perks to managing a vacation rental property?” --”When is the best time of year to visit Crosby?” --“What are your favorite restaurants in Crosby?” --“What are some popular activities in Crosby for your guests to do?” Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as well! We send out weekly meditations! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Support the show
S5 Enull · Wed, July 13, 2022
Summer Session 2--Billy Stretches Out His Comfort Zone Pizza Dough in Puerto Vallarta with Special Guest Dr. David DeMarkis
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy reunites with fellow disenchanted educator turned digital nomad Dr. David DeMarkis (from Episode 51--The Pursuit of Higher Consciousness ) to discuss their adventures in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! Billy and Dr. David discuss: --taking calculated risks to stretch out the pizza dough of your comfort zones --the kindness of the people in Puerto Vallarta -- ziplining with Vallarta Adventures -- parasailing with Vallarta Parasailing --why Rhythms of the Night is an absolute MUST when you're in Puerto Vallarta --putting your faith in others --learning how to salsa dance All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter as well! We send out weekly meditations! Throughout this episode, we reference the following Mindful Midlife Crisis episodes. --Episode 42: Trash the Checklist with Dr. Yolanda Holloway and Tiffany Byrd --Episode 54: Declutter and Get Organized! with Janet M. Taylor --Episode 56: Balancing High Performance, Happiness, and Relationships with Christine Chang --Episode 63: Escape the 9-5 Grind with Brian Gallagher We also reference: -- The Jordan Harbinger Show, Episode 443: Kidnap Me Once, Shame on You -- The Jordan Harbinger Show, Episode 444: Kidnap Me Twice, Shame on Me -- The Jordan Harbinger Show, Episode 670: The Science of Succeeding with People with Vanessa Van Edwards</e
S5 Enull · Wed, July 06, 2022
Summer Session 1--How Billy's Pacific Northwest Road Trip Manifested into Anxious Attachment
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. I n this week's episode, Billy shares an anecdote about his experiences in the Pacific Northwest that helped him shift gears and realign his thoughts to a much clearer perspective that has helped him gain some clarity around what he wants out of life and relationships moving forward. Billy discusses: --his road trip down Highway 101, with stops in: Aberdeen, Seaside Beach, Cannon Beach, and Portland --the importance of doing your own thing --setting your goals and direction accurately --romantic relationships, giving space, and understanding each other --distractions that hindered him to focus on his aim and be clear to himself --how “comparison is the thief of joy.” Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Support the show
S5 Enull · Wed, June 29, 2022
Episode 65--Billy and Brian Recap Season 5 with Their Best Good Pal Matt Hazard of The Brute Squad!
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian reflect on the amazing insights shared by our Season 5 guests with their best good pal, the always entertaining Matt Hazard! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Support the show
S5 Enull · Wed, June 22, 2022
Episode 64--How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out during Your Job Search with Jessica Fiesta George
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, Billy talks to Talent Acquisition Mastermind and host of the Jess Get Hired podcast Jessica Fiesta George about how we can make our LinkedIn profiles work for us during the job search. For more information about how to make your LinkedIn profile stand out, listen to the following Jess Get Hired episodes: -- Your LinkedIn Profile SUCKS! -- Your LinkedIn Profile STILL Sucks! After you've listened to these episodes and made the recommended changes, contact Jess for a free LinkedIn consultation! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! Support the show
S5 Enull · Wed, June 15, 2022
Episode 63--Escape the 9-5 Grind with Brian Gallagher (aka The Simple Man Guide)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, we talk to Brian Gallagher . Brian is a former Corporate American turned Global Citizen. After a career in finance, several years as a fitness studio owner, and giving away 99% of my belongings, Brian left the traditional path to see the world and live life on his own terms. Brian created Simple Man Guide, a personal brand dedicated to helping others leave the corporate world behind, simplify their lives, and regain power over their most precious asset - time. Brian is currently living with his girlfriend in Amsterdam, and he is working on his 1:1 coaching program, Take The Leap, which helps others fund their corporate escape, ditch their 9-5 grind, monetize their favorite skills, and live their dream life. We ask Brian: --You left the 9-5 grind a few years ago. Walk us through that. --When you look back on the 9-5 grind and when you talk about that with your clients, what are a few things that come up as far as things they’d like to never do again? --What’s the danger in, “Well, I’m unhappy at my job HERE, so I’ll just get another job doing the same thing somewhere else”? --How has the increased demand for working remotely shifted the way you work with clients? Do you think working remotely frees some people up from the 9-5 grind, or is your goal more to liberate people from Corporate America? Like, what do you have against Corporate America?! --One thing you continually stress, which I think is extremely responsible of you, is that if someone wants to escape the 9-5 grind, they need to sit down and REALLY take a look at what they’re financially responsible for before just saying, “Fuck it! I’m out!” What does that process/conversation look like with you? --So you and I are very similar in that neither of us have ever been married or have children. As someone who struggles with impostor syndrome, I’m wondering how often “You just don’t get it…I have a family” comes up in a conversation. --What are some other self-limiting beliefs you hear from your clients and how do you navigate those beliefs with them? --What’s the best part about what you do? Where to next? Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast <
S5 Enull · Wed, June 08, 2022
Episode 62--Using BOTH Meditation AND Medication to Support Your Mental Health with Bryan Piatt
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, we talk to Bryan Piatt . Bryan is the host of the Take What Serves. Leave the Rest podcast. Bryan is also a former TV news anchor in the Twin Cities who now serves as a mental health advocate as both a breathwork Facilitator and meditation guide. Bryan is currently enrolled in grad school to become a therapist so that he can continue supporting the wellness of others. Bryan is here today to share his mental health journey as well as speak to his experiences with both medication and meditation. We ask Bryan: --Your podcast is called “Take What Serves. Leave the Rest.” That’s such a great title, so I’d like you to share the idea behind that title. --On your podcast, you openly talk about your mental health concerns, so we’d love for you to share your story with our listeners as well. --How has your mental health journey influenced your decision to become a therapist? --What are you learning about yourself during this time, what are you noticing about the clients you’re seeing at this time, and how do you navigate the potential desire to project your own experiences onto your clients? --You talked about the role medication has played in your mental health journey. Can you elaborate on that for us? --One thing you talked about on your podcast is the stigma around medication, and if Brian and I are being honest, we have spoken out against the use of medication. I think for the two of us, it’s more of a personal experience kind of thing (and for me I believe that medication is too often over-prescribed or used before truly assessing the whole picture of the patient), but one thing you said in the podcast that I really liked is that it doesn’t have to be an “either/or” scenario, and you’re an example of that because you both use medication but you also practice meditation and yoga. In what ways do these all complement each other to serve your wellness? Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so
S5 Enull · Wed, June 01, 2022
Episode 61--Question the Drink with Gray Area Expert Kari Schwear
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, Billy and Brian talk to Kari Schwear . Kari is an executive coach, "gray area" drinking expert, speaker, and author who helps high performers move out of the gray areas in their lives so they can establish healthy boundaries that transforms them from “fine” to fabulous. Kari is also a co-author of the #1 bestselling book The Successful Mind: Tools for Living a Purposeful, Productive, and Happy Life . Kari has been featured on PBS, CBS, ABC and multiple podcasts and radio shows. She founded GrayTonic and the Question the Drink for 30 program after her own experience as a former gray area drinker left her frustrated and confused with traditional programs. Kari is here today to talk to us about the "gray areas" we have in our lives, and what we can do about them. We ask Kari: --Tell us more about what you mean by “living in the gray” and how it can have an effect on people. --Both Brian and I have had issues with alcohol in the past that we’ve discussed on the show, as have you. Tell us about how you “stepped out of the gray”. --For the people out there yelling, “But I only have a glass (or two) a night…what’s so wrong with that!” What do you say? --When does “living in the gray” cross into something more serious like addiction? --You do a consultation and a deep dive assessment. What do those look like? What seems to be a recurring theme in these conversations that maybe our listeners could reflect on as they listen to this? --How much of a role does peer pressure play in all this? Once someone has decided to give sober living a chance, what’s something they can say to help their friends understand that they’re just not drinking anymore? --Tell us more about Question the Drink and the work you’re doing with that. How can people participate in that? Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We
S5 Enull · Wed, May 25, 2022
Episode 60--Back to Life with Near-Death Survivor Danny Bader
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This week, Billy and Brian talk to near-death survivor Danny Bader. Danny is a best-selling author and sought-after speaker whose life was transformed after he died when 8,000 volts of electricity ripped through his body. Danny then came back to life from a place where he connected with “something bigger than us.” He uses his experience to lead people to create more perspective, joy, and a love that replaces weariness with inspiration, drives vision, and creates momentum for people in all areas of their lives. Danny is also a renowned speaker who has been inspiring the people of Fortune 500 companies like Merck, Comcast, The Ritz-Carlton, the Marriott, and Lincoln Financial with insight and practical tools that build momentum in the midst of defeating monotony. Danny’s reputation as an influencer in this arena continues to grow among some of the most well-respected brands and organizations nationwide. Listen to Danny's podcast Back to Life wherever you get your podcasts! We ask Danny: --Looking back on who you were before your near-death experience, how would you describe yourself and how you lived your life? --When we talked earlier, you talked about navigating a multitude of emotions, especially guilt. Can you dive a little deeper into that please? --It sounds like you had to heal and learn to reckon with what you could not change before you were able to move on. How did you go about doing that? --One thing that came out during our initial conversation is your strong relationship with Jesus, but I think what’s important for people to know is that you had a strong faith and relationship before your near-death experience. In all honesty, I’m not someone who has a strong belief in one God/Jesus so whenever people who have a strong faith talk about it, I get a little uncomfortable, but I didn’t ever feel that way the last time we talked and I think it’s because you’re so casual in the way you describe your relationship, so much so that you have a book called I Met Jesus for a Miller Lite . Can you talk about your casual, friendly relationship with Jesus (and also why does Jesus have such terrible taste in beer?) --You have a new book out now called Take the Shit Out of the Show , and much like the Bible, you use parables inspired by real people in order to help readers regain control over their lives. What’s one of your favorite parables from that book? Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram:
S5 Enull · Wed, May 18, 2022
Episode 59--The Emotional Intelligence Dance Party with Rich Bracken
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy talks to Rich Bracken , a global keynote speaker, media personality, and award-winning sales & marketing executive. Listen to Rich's podcast Enrich Your Soul wherever you get your podcasts! Rich routinely works with companies, firms, and individuals across the country looking to establish sustainable change and improvement in their approach to achieving their business and culture goals. Rich is a frequent speaker and writer on topics such as emotional intelligence, leadership, goal setting and achievement, sales/client service, and presentation skills. Over the last few years, he has been featured through such media channels as Fox News, CBS News, Vice, Reader's Digest, Thrive Global, and has worked with such global organizations as MDRT, Meeting Professionals International, and the Legal Marketing Association. He’s here today to talk about how he uses his experiences as a DJ who has traveled the globe delivering block rockin’ beats to help others further develop their emotional intelligence. Billy asks Rich: --Tell us the story about your first wedding DJing gig? What lessons did you take from that experience? --One of your keynote presentations is an actual dance party where you incorporate your DJ talents and experience into your presentation. How does this presentation help others “tune in” and “turn up the volume” on their emotional intelligence? --Tell us about the nuances of being a DJ and how those nuances helped you develop a growth mindset that you use to help businesses with their leadership and employee engagement. --Talk about the importance of reading a room in social and business settings. --During the pandemic, I imagine you have had to evolve as a presenter. How have you evolved and how are you helping businesses evolve? --You’ve talked about the importance of having long-term goals broken up into short-term goals. How did you use that to approach your weight loss journey? How did you use those to get back on track when setbacks derailed you along the way? Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast <a href='https://ratethispodcast.com/mindfulmid
S5 Enull · Wed, May 11, 2022
Episode 58--How to Make Being Selfish Work for You with Val Jones
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to Val Jones , a master coach for purpose driven women who are ready to uplevel their life, relationships, and income. She is also a corporate coach in the United States for Chanel, the Air Force, Chevron, Warner Brothers, CNN and many more. Val is also the host of The Selfish Woman Podcast where she’s on a mission to prove that ‘selfish’ is not a dirty word, and when we make ourselves a priority, it transforms our relationship with ourselves and with others, which is exactly what she’s here to talk about today. We ask Val: --So selfishness, self-centeredness, and self-absorption all come with negative connotations. I am of the opinion that there is nuance in being self-centered and there is the potential for developing awareness when it comes to self-absorption, but I am not sold on any positives that come from selfishness…what am I missing, or is this more about semantics? --When you’re coaching, how do you balance the fine line between helping your clients recognize self-limiting beliefs and behaviors that empower them while at the same time not letting that empowerment drift into becoming an egotistical asshole? --How do you see selfishness working FOR someone when it comes to relationships? --One thing I whole-heartedly agree with you on is how labeling someone a narcissist is all the rage these days when in reality, they’re more likely just an immature asshole. In your opinion, what’s the difference? --Tell us more about what subconscious programming is and how that can limit our beliefs if we’re not careful. --How do we identify those limiting beliefs and what does “saturating in your truth” look like? How do we do that? --How does recognizing that difference between an asshole and a narcissist apply to your Boundaries Bootcamp? --Tell us about your upcoming group program Women Rising. --Our show seems to be very popular with the ladies, particularly midlife female coaches who will reach out to us to be guests on the show. Now we reached out to you because we wanted to address this idea that “selfish is not a dirty word”, but why do you think there are so many life coaches out there who work specifically with women and so few life coaches out there who work specifically for men? Like what you heard from Val Jones? Contact her at: Instagram: @msvaljones Twitter: @valjonescoach Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: <
S5 Enull · Wed, May 04, 2022
Episode 57--Reviving Your Midlife Marriage with Deanna Bryant
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to Deanna Bryant , host of the Revive Your Midlife Marriage podcast. Deanna is a retired English teacher turned relationship coach for midlife couples. After facing her own midlife marriage struggles and getting outside help to overcome them, Deanna went back to school to become a relationship coach for midlife couples. She received a coaching diploma from Erickson International- The Art and Science of Coaching and studied relationship counseling at The Gottman Institute. She is here today to talk about how to revive your midlife marriage. We ask Deanna: --How did you go from being an English teacher to helping couples navigate their marriages in the second half of life? Can you talk a little bit about what you saw are the struggles in your own marriage and how getting outside help improved you and your husband’s relationship with each other? --When couples work with you, they focus on cultivating deeper intimacy, updating their communication approach, and creating meaningful shared experiences. Talk about how those three have a tendency to fade in a marriage as we get older. --How do you go about cultivating deeper intimacy, updating communication approaches, and creating meaningful shared experiences? --Have you ever worked with a couple and thought to yourself, “You know what…it may be time to throw in the towel”? If so, how does that conversation go? --When we discussed The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine, we talked about how in the book they mention that 65% of divorces by people over the age of 50 are initiated by women, and they made it sound like some of that is linked to what Margaret Mead calls “postmenopausal zest”, which the book describes as a woman feeling freed from menstrual cycles and all that comes with it. Do you see a correlation here with the couples you’ve worked with? --Which episode from your podcast is your favorite and why? Like what you heard from Deanna Bryant? Contact her at: Instagram: @reviveyourmidlifemarriage Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife
S5 Enull · Wed, April 27, 2022
Episode 56--Balancing High Performance, Happiness, and Relationships with Christine Chang
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to Christine Chang , a bestselling relationship author and speaker. She helps high-performers create ideal relationships by teaching self-awareness, boundaries, accountability, and communication skills. Christine's podcast Show Up and book Show Up: Finding Love for Independent Women have helped thousands of professional women all over the world create the relationship of their dreams. She is here today to talk to us about balancing high performance, happiness, and relationships. We ask Christine: --How do we first find clarity within ourselves so that we actually know what it is that we want instead of what has been projected onto us through other people’s opinions, standards, checklists? --Once we’ve been honest and clear with ourselves, how do we have those conversations with partners/future partners? --With regards to “if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell,” I wanted to challenge that idea a bit by throwing in the word “maybe”: Do you think that people who say “if it’s not a hell yes, then it’s a hell no” are actually using that as an excuse to not do the work that is required to make a relationship last or even using it as an excuse to procrastinate for the PERFECT conditions to start dating? Is that where we could squeeze in the “maybe” so they stretch their comfort zone a little bit? --Your focus is on helping high-performing women create the relationship of their dreams. What traits do you attribute to high-performing women? --What were your dating faux paus back in the day? What was it about your husband Pete that set him apart from everyone else? Or was that more about you getting clear with yourself first? If you asked him, what was it about you that set you apart? --For the men out there who are seeking an independent, high-performing woman to date, what advice do you have? What lessons could they learn from your husband Pete? Like what you heard from Christine Chang? Contact her at: Website: www.christinechang.com YouTube: Christine Chang Instagram: @cchangandco LinkedIn: Christine Chang Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover?
S5 Enull · Wed, April 20, 2022
Episode 55--Anti-Racist Conversations with White People with Jesse Ross
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy talks to Jesse Ross , a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant, executive coach, and international speaker who has delivered over 400 speaking engagements at colleges, conferences, corporate and nonprofit companies, with a large number of those being Fortune 500 companies including LinkedIn, General Mills, and the NBA. Jesse offers trainings, workshops, evaluations, assessments, and strategy development for schools, businesses, and organizations. Jesse has been engaging his audience with his Morning Minute calls-to-action on his Instagram and LinkedIn page since before our world went into civil unrest. He is here today to talk about his diversity and inclusion work as well as the anti-racist conversations he has with white men and white women each week, which you can sign up for here. Billy asks Jesse: His weekly anti-racist conversations with white people How he gets in front of people who would benefit from engaging in anti-racist dialogue in a way that doesn’t activate a fight/flight/fright response from them How he helps people see the nuances when it comes to conversations around race Examples he's seen lately of good-intentioned white people being tone-deaf when it comes to issues within the Black community His experiences navigating white spaces as a person of color Like what you heard from Jesse Ross? Contact him using the links above! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! Support the show
S5 Enull · Wed, April 13, 2022
Episode 54--Declutter and Get Organized! with Janet M. Taylor
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to Janet M. Taylor, an Organizing Expert with over 28 years experience. She is the host and producer of the Got Clutter? Get Organized! podcast. Janet was crowned Clutter Free Queen by Rachael Ray in 2018 , and she is here today just in time for spring cleaning to help us do some decluttering and organizing. We ask Janet: What is it about an organized home that brings about joy and relaxation for you? What’s the toughest part about keeping a home organized and clutter-free for most people? What reasons do your clients give you about why they’re living in such squalor? Why is it important to have at least ONE room/space in your home be organized, and why is yours the bedroom? How do people often fall short when it comes to spring cleaning? Why do we put that much pressure or importance on spring cleaning when we have three other seasons to declutter and organize our lives? How do you help parents keep a clutter-free space despite the havoc children in general can wreak on a house? How much do time management and spatial organization relate to each other? Like what you heard from Janet M. Taylor? Contact her at: Instagram: @janettheorganizer Twitter: @organizerjanet Facebook: Janet M. Taylor, Professional Organizer LinkedIn: Janet M. Taylor Enroll in Janet's Klatch course on time management! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like o
S5 Enull · Wed, April 06, 2022
Episode 53--Billy Discusses the Gray Areas in His Life
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Welcome to Season 5! Billy is back from the Pacific Northwest and Puerto Vallarta, and he's had A LOT of time on his hands to overthink some things, so today he shares the gray areas that have been weighing him down lately, and Brian offers up advice about how to gain some clarity around these gray areas. Billy discusses: --the stress of going back to work and what that will actually look like --the amount of money he has left to sustain his current lifestyle --the stress of where he’ll be living this summer --the stress of what to do with his condo once September rolls around --getting back in shape and making consistently healthy decisions --not having health insurance --trying to gain clarity regarding a relationship that didn't work out --battling loneliness due to love language buckets not being filled --not being a burden on others --decision fatigue around where to travel next --living up to everyone else’s expectations with regards to this leave rather than just doing what he needs to do --not living his own message which then leads to impostor syndrome --whether or not this show is sustainable as it is Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. <a rel="payment" href="h
S4 Enull · Wed, March 30, 2022
Episode 52--Billy and Brian Recap Season 4 with Their Best Good Pal Matt Hazard of The Brute Squad!
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian reflect on the amazing insights shared by our Season 4 guests with their best good pal, the always entertaining Matt Hazard! Matt Hazard also shares which episodes belong in his Mindful Midlife Crisis "starter kit": --Episode 19--Compassionate Communication for Deeper, More Meaningful Relationships with Dr. Yvette Erasmus --Episode 6, Part 1–Putting in WURK with Personal Trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym --Episode 6, Part 2–Putting in WURK with Personal Trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym --Episode 10--Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom Cody --Episode 22--Normalizing and Prioritizing Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention --Episode 33--How Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Make Us an All-Around Better Society with Global Inclusion and Diversity Business Leader Ericka Jones --Episode 39--Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and Dakar Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow"
S4 Enull · Wed, March 23, 2022
Episode 51--The Pursuit for Higher Consciousness with Dr. David DeMarkis
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to disenchanted former educator and current digital nomad Dr. David DeMarkis. We discuss: --What exactly is the pursuit for higher consciousness, and how did this idea develop? --What about his doctoral program turned him into a disenchanted educator --What his life as a digital nomad has taught him about his pursuit for higher consciousness --How he's seen others pursue higher consciousness beyond traveling Like what you heard from Dr. David? Contact him at: Instagram: @feral_visions Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S4 Enull · Wed, March 16, 2022
Episode 50--Putting Your Healthiest Foot Forward with Endurance Athlete and Personal Trainer Aaron Boike
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to endurance athlete, personal trainer, and owner of Performance Running Gym Aaron Boike. We discuss: Aaron's transition from powerlifter to endurance athlete. Why people approaching midlife need to continue prioritizing their health, especially strength training What gets in the way of people putting their healthiest foot forward What a pre-screening and consultation with a personal trainer looks like What we should look for in a personal trainer How Aaron encourages people to get moving and put their healthiest foot forward Aaron's advice to the running community regarding strength training Like what you heard from Aaron Boike? Contact him at: Website: www.3clickfitness.com & www.performancerungym.com Instagram: @trainerontherun Facebook: Performance Running Gym Email: aaron@3clickfitness.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. <br
S4 Enull · Wed, March 09, 2022
Episode 49--How Breathwork Enhances Our Lives with Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel, Part 2
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. This is the second half of our two-part interview with Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel. Did you miss Part 1? Go back an episode and get caught up! Then join us for this episode! Billy and Brian talk to yogis, breathwork specialists, yogis, and retreat leaders Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel about the breathwork seminar the two of them led while Billy was at the NGor Island Surf Camp in Dakar. Kolin and Anna discuss: --How has re-examining your relationship with your breath changed your standard mode of daily operation? --It sounds like you’re heading to Ecuador to scout out a location for a mindful co-living/remote working facility. What’s your vision for this? --For those out there who work more traditional 9-5 jobs, how can they incorporate some of what you’ve discussed today into their daily lives? Like what you heard from Kolin and Anna? Contact them at: Website: www.flowexplorations.com Instagram: @anna_b.ram and @flowingwithkolin Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buyme
S4 Enull · Wed, March 02, 2022
Episode 48--How Breathwork Enhances Our Lives with Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel, Part 1
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to yogis, breathwork specialists, yogis, and retreat leaders Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel about the breathwork seminar the two of them led while Billy was at the NGor Island Surf Camp in Dakar. Kolin and Anna discuss: Why do you breathe? Why is becoming aware of the breath important? * breath awareness meditation * Autonomic nervous system branches Chest vs. belly breathing Inhale vs exhale Nose breathing vs mouth breathing Retentions Types of breathwork (Kale, coffee, xanax, LSD) Kolin and Anna also answer the question, "How has re-examining your relationship with your breath changed your standard mode of daily operation?" Like what you heard from Kolin and Anna? Contact them at: Website: www.flowexplorations.com Instagram: @anna_b.ram and @flowingwithkolin Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S4 Enull · Wed, February 23, 2022
Episode 47--The Human Healing Project with Marie Nutter
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian ask pediatric operating room nurse and trauma-informed yoga instructor Marie Nutter: --A lot of our season has focused on reinventing ourselves after facing tragedy or trauma, and your story follows that same script. Can you share with us your journey to healing and reinvention after the death of your twin brother? --From that experience came the Human Healing Project, so tell us more about what that is and what your mission/goal is. --As we mentioned, you work in health care during the day and at night you teach yoga. You recently launched MN Yoga, and your goal is to teach trauma-informed yoga and meditation classes to health care providers, first responders, veterans among others who battle daily secondary trauma accumulated from enduring a career where you have to disconnect yourself to literally save others. What is trauma-informed yoga, how does it differ from the yoga we might take at a CorePower, and why do you see a need for this? --On your web site you say, “I am not an expert in healing, psychology or philosophy. I am, however, a human being who is finding expertise in my lived experience, and who is choosing to turn my own healing project into a universal crusade of love.” I think that’s a powerful statement because it connects to what we discussed with Jodi Pfarr about understanding one’s experiences. Tell us more about how your lived experiences are guiding your universal crusade of love. Like what you heard from Marie Nutter? Contact her at: Website: www.humanhealingproject.com or www.mnyoga.org Instagram: @humanhealingproject Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a dona
S4 Enull · Wed, February 16, 2022
Episode 46--The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael Mosher
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. Discretion advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal ideation, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) In this week's episode, Billy and Brian ask Michael Mosher: --We met through Lecia Fox’s Gentlemen’s Guide to Inner Work, and I distinctly remember seeing how emotional some of the conversations were for you and thinking, “Oh boy, something traumatic has happened in this guy’s life”. Can you take us through some of that past trauma leading up to our time together in the Inner Work course? --So once we started the Inner Work course, it was evident that you were still hurting, and it sounds like you had a relapse shortly following the conclusion of that course. Can you share what was going on during that specific time period? --You learned recently that you’ve been living with bipolar disorder. I’m curious how you learned this, what steps you’ve taken to manage your emotional swings, and what new awareness of self you’ve developed since learning this? --Like me, you also took a leave from your job and took your own journey. Tell us how you came to that decision, what that was like asking for that time off and how it was received, and where you went, what you did, and what that experience meant to you. Like what you heard from Michael Mosher? Contact him at: Instagram: @michaelt_mosher Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S4 Enull · Wed, February 09, 2022
Episode 45--Confronting Mortality with Cancer Survivor Joy Huber
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. While Brian celebrates with his colleagues, Billy talks to cancer survivor and host of the Dose of Joy podcast Joy Huber about: --Her journey as a cancer survivor --Learning to "live with joy" while still battling cancer --How she has reinvented her life or shifted her perspective on life now that she's faced her own mortality? Like what you heard from Joy Huber? Contact her at: Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/doseofjoy?fan_landing=true Facebook: Dose of Joy Podcast | Facebook Email: doseofjoypodcast@hotmail.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S4 Enull · Wed, February 02, 2022
Episode 44--The Urgency of Awareness with Jodi Pfarr
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to equity consultant Jodi Pfarr about: --The four components of societal systems: individual, organizational, communities, and policies. --How societal systems get in the way of our potential. --The 18 Normalized and Non-Normalized Societal Systems --How looking at our own normalizations impact how we view our experiences and how others may view them. --How her co-author's experiences with pancreatic cancer enhances one’s understanding of what’s presented in this book. --What she means by "benevolent detachment". --Tools we can use that can improve our interactions and lead to more awareness of what’s a normalized experience for some but not normalized for others. Like what you heard from Jodi Pfarr? Contact her at: Website: www.jpfarr.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S4 Enull · Wed, January 26, 2022
Episode 43: F*ck Being Fine with Transformational Coach Lori Saitz
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to transformational coach and FINE Is a Four-Letter Word podcast host Lori Saitz about: What values and beliefs were instilled in her growing up and how those evolved into coaching people to say 'f*ck being fine' The moment in her life that made her say 'f*ck being fine'? The Trilogy of Success within her 'F*ck Being Fine' program. The power of gratitude What her experience as a pre-GED and adult literacy teacher taught her about people seeking to reinvent themselves What motivates her to continue going to the gym as she navigates midlife and all the commitments and responsibilities that go along with it Like what you heard from Lori Saitz? Contact her at: Website: www.zenrabbit.com Instagram: @zen_rabbit Twitter: @zenrabbit Facebook: Fine Is a Four-Letter Word Facebook Group Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.
S4 Enull · Wed, January 19, 2022
Episode 42--Trash the Checklist with Dr. Yolanda Holloway and Tiffany Byrd
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian talk to the hosts of the Trash the Checklist podcast Dr. Yolanda Holloway and Tiffany Byrd. We discuss: What they mean by "trash the checklist" How they both came to realize that their lives had become too much about crossing off tasks from a "life checklist" The role their professions in education played in pushing them through tasks unconsciously Their take on "gender role checklists" What their children taught them about how they've navigated life so far What it means to be "the author of your own story" Like what you heard from Dr. Yolanda and Tiffany? Contact them at: Website: Trash the Checklist Podcast Instagram: @trash_the_checklist_podcast Facebook: Trash the Checklist Podcast Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S4 Enull · Wed, January 12, 2022
Episode 41--The Midlife Male with Greg Scheinman
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to The Mindful Male podcast host Greg Scheinman. Greg helps men maximize middle age and achieve a better quality of life. He’s the host of The Midlife Male podcast & newsletter as well as a performance coach, author, speaker, advisor and investor to brands that help men live better and healthier. A former entrepreneur greg was founder and CEO of team baby entertainment which he sold to former Disney CEO Michael Eisner. He was also a partner at Insgroup a large risk management & insurance firm which sold to BRP, a Nasdaq company in 2020. He competes in the d10 decathlon, hyrox and other adventure challenges annually. He has also been a loving husband to his wife Kate for the last 20 years and the two of them have two teenage boys Auden and Harper. You can check him out at www.midlifemale.com . We discuss: --How the loss of his father when Greg was young and the imprisonment of his brother fueled his drive to help middle-aged men live their best lives --Which experiences and choices from his 20s and 30s shaped who he was back then and how those two decades of experiences have shaped who he is are today --How Greg’s Six Fs can help reinvent the midlife male, which one were out of alignment for him, what he did to get them all pointing in the same direction, and which F other men most struggle pointing forward --How his message also relates to younger men (including his sons) and where he sees resistance from younger men when it comes to taking the necessary steps to align their goals and values --Why Greg is against the “anti-aging” movement and enjoys “aging well” Like what you heard from Greg Scheinman? Contact him at: Website: www.midlifemale.com Instagram: @gregscheinman Email: Greg@Midlifemale.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podca
S4 Enull · Wed, January 05, 2022
Episode 40--The Reinvention Rebellion with Wendy Battles
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Welcome to Season 4! In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to Wendy Battles. As the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast , Wendy interviews bold and unapologetic women, 50-90, who have reinvented themselves later in life to see new possibilities. From traveling solo around the world with a carry-on bag at 60, to penning and publishing a first novel at 62 to launching a modeling career at 72, these women are fierce and fabulous! Through deep listening and authentic conversation, Wendy uncovers why and how these extraordinary women have reinvented themselves in interesting and inspiring ways. They prove that any of us can reinvent ourselves at any age or any stage. Wendy is an award-winning public speaker and was a finalist for the first annual International Women’s Podcast Awards in the category of Changing the World One Moment at a Time. We talk to Wendy about: What sparked Wendy's reinvention rebellion Wendy's Three Rs: Reflect, Reimagine, Restart How this life reinvention has changed Wendy's life so far and what she's looking forward to next Common threads between Wendy's reinvention and her guests' reinventions How people can continue to grow and reinvent themselves even into their 60s, 70s, and 80s. Like what you heard from Wendy Battles? Contact her at: Website: www.reinventionrebels.com Instagram: @reinventionrebels Twitter: @rebelsreinvent Facebook: Reinvention Rebels Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. I
S3 Enull · Wed, December 01, 2021
Episode 39--Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and Dakar
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy is back from Europe (and Africa!) and wants to share the life lessons he learned during his travels! Hear more about: --why surfers are total bad asses --why only speaking English is a privilege and a curse --how social media is still addicting even when you're traveling --how to recognize the travel tractor beam --why tapas are the best food ever --what "saudade" means --whether or not Billy figured out the meaningful of (his) life --why happiness is only real when shared --how making connections with others makes the world a better place Season 4 of The Mindful Midlife Crisis is coming your way Wednesday, January 5th, 2022! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S3 Enull · Wed, October 27, 2021
Episode 38--The Gentlemen's Guide to Inner Work: Billy's One-on-One Conversation with Spiritual Health Coach Lecia Fox
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. While Billy still soaks up the sun under the bluest skies he's ever seen in Portugal and beyond, the guys reflect on the first year of the podcast before making a big announcement for our devoted listeners! As a bonus, Billy shares his one-on-one conversation with spiritual health coach Lecia Fox from her summer course The Gentlemen's Guide to Inner Work. Billy shares how this course helped put him in a more open mindset before going on his big overseas adventure! Like what you heard from Lecia Fox? Contact her at: Instagram: @leciajfox Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S3 Enull · Wed, October 20, 2021
Episode 37--Billy and Brian Recap Season 3 with Their Best Good Pal Matt Hazard of The Brute Squad!
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian reflect on the amazing insights shared by our Season 3 guests with their best good pal, the always entertaining Matt Hazard! The guys: --discuss why Matt Hazard found this season to be "pretty, pretty woo woo" at times --try to make sense of why those messages landed differently when it came from a different person --reflect on how those messages landing differently ties into bias --process their own privilege as straight, white, American males --get emotional talking about lost loved ones We made it another season, and we've got more to come! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S3 Enull · Wed, October 13, 2021
Episode 36--Finding Our Meaning and Purpose through Self-Journey with Dr. Yvette Erasmus
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian sit down with teacher, writer, psychologist, and consultant Dr. Yvette Erasmus to discuss: --how she feels about her daughter's change of plans to forego college and live with her for another year--her recent trip to Alexandria, Egypt, in which she closed a chapter in her life --her recent trip to Ireland to support a friend through adventure --the difference between the journeyer and the explorer and how those approaches to finding meaning in life can add fulfillment --how someone can go on an exploration or a journey without ever leaving their home (but why it's important to get out of familiar surroundings as well) --what Billy's purpose during his upcoming trip to Portugal (and beyond!) Like what you heard from Dr. Yvette Erasmus? Contact her at: Website: www.yvetteerasmus.com Instagram: @dryvetteerasmus Email: yvette@yvetteerasmus.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S3 Enull · Wed, October 06, 2021
Episode 35--Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian sit down with author, presenter, and professional wise-cracker Tom Cody--co-founder of Top 20 Strategies, to discuss: --how we can become the best version of ourselves through Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision Making --the importance of social-emotional intelligence and why we need to stop calling them "soft skills" --the 4 A's of Mindfulness --the difference between "human doing" and "human being" --how mindfulness and social-emotional intelligence act as the "front tire of our bike" --how we can still continue to learn and grow as we get into our 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond --how Top 20 Strategies had to take a long, hard look at what they were missing in terms of inclusive, diverse, and equitable messaging --why his advice to his younger self would be, "Don't be an asshole!" Like what you heard from Tom? Check out his books! -- Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living: Developing Your Inner Life through Social Emotional Learning --Top 20 Parents --Top 20 Teens --Top 20 Teachers --Why Students Disengage in American Schools and What We Can Do about It Contact Tom at: Email: tom@top20training.com Twitter : @top20training On the web : www.top20training.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/The-Mindful-Midlife-Crisis-Pod
S3 Enull · Wed, September 29, 2021
Episode 34--The Language of Mindfulness with Mindfulness Coach Brett Hill
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to mindfulness coach Brett Hill about: --how he learned at an early age that what we can achieve and the quality of our life hinges on our ability to communicate well with others --how understanding the somatic experience of emotion can lead to better communication, awareness, and self-regulation --what mindful communication looks like --how mindfulness fosters growth and freedom --the five phases he uses to guide his clients through a mindfulness practice --how judgements get a bad rap --his time as a "technical evangelist" for Microsoft Like what you heard from Brett Hill? Contact him at: Website: https://languageofmindfulness.com Twitter: @bretthill Instagram: @brett.w.hill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brett.hill.391 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindfulguy/ Podcast: The Language of Mindfulness ( How to Start a Mindfulness Practice ) Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose m
S3 Enull · Wed, September 22, 2021
Episode 33--How Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Make Us an All-Around Better Society with Global Inclusion and Diversity Business Leader Ericka Jones
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to Global Inclusion and Diversity Business Leader Ericka Jones about: --what inclusion, diversity, and equity training looks like and how it makes us more aware of our blind spots --how we NEED to use our privilege to ensure people have equitable experiences --how conversations around inclusion, diversity, and equity have evolved over the course of the last year --how her yoga and meditation practices help her have difficult conversations around inclusion, diversity, and equity with others --the consequences of code-switching --the importance of representation and allyship --the role representation has played in her life as a sorority sister at the University of Nebraska and as a Lululemon ambassador --taking action by creating a space to have conversations around inclusion, diversity, and equity through Pause to Ground --why it's been hard for her to say she's a "proud" Nebraska Cornhusker Like what you heard from Ericka Jones? Contact her at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericka-jones-1766646/ Instagram: @ericka.jones_ Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities,
S3 Enull · Wed, September 15, 2021
Episode 32--How to Interrupt Impostor Syndrome with Teresa Sande
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to Teresa Sande, author of Find Your Fierce: Interrupt Impostor Syndrome and Own Your Success , about: --what exactly impostor syndrome is --her experiences, observations, and research on how people experience impostor syndrome through her time as an HR executive in Fortune 500 companies --some of the symptoms and self-limiting thoughts people experiencing impostor syndrome have --how flaws in the corporate cultures oftentimes lead to impostor syndrome in their employees and how that can affect women and people of color --her frAIMwork for interrupting feelings of impostor syndrome --her cat ChuckNorris Like what you heard from Teresa Sande? Contact her at: Website: www.teresasande.com or www.mirrormirrorstrategies.com Email: teresa@teresasande.com Instagram: @fiercenotfears LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresasande/ Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach
S3 Enull · Wed, September 08, 2021
Episode 31--Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John Wessinger
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to John Wessinger, author of Ride the Wave: How to Embrace Change and Create a Powerful New Relationship with Risk , about: --how a surfing vacation gone extremely wrong led understanding the importance of embracing the conditions regardless of prior preparation --how that surfing experience prepared him for an unexpected realization in his professional life that encouraged him to take more healthy professional risks --how embracing the conditions, adopting a progression-based mindset, and using risk as a compass has helped him grow as a professional and as a person --how these three principles helped him redeem himself on the surfboard and in his professional life a year later --what surfers mean when they talk about "the universal stoke" --how taking healthy risks have added to his overall satisfaction with his life Book Offer: Mindful Midlife Crisis listeners can purchase Ride the Wave for 50% off the cover price if you order from www.itascabooks.com/ride-the-wave . The book has won multiple awards including the Axiom Business Book Awards . Like what you heard from John Wessinger? Contact him at: Email: johnwessinger@planmarketsell.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwessinger Instagram: @planmarketsell Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your dona
S3 Enull · Wed, September 01, 2021
Episode 30--Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott Welle
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to Scott Welle--author, speaker, and founder of Outperform the Norm, a global movement that helps people achieve peak performance in their personal and professional lives--about: --how he got started running marathons and doing Ironman triathlons --the pivotal moments in his life that helped him reach optimal peak performance --how self-limited beliefs get in our way of outperforming --the need to blend hard work with soft skills --the difference between discipline and motivation (and which one you need more of) --why the best athletes and CEOs work with coaches around performance goals --how doing what you love is still considered work (and why it's dangerous to say otherwise) --the role risk plays in our ability to outperform the norm --landing a speaking gig at Lambeau Field despite being a long-suffering Minnesota Vikings fan and the inner turmoil that gig is causing him to feel. Like what you heard from Scott Welle? Contact him at: Website: www.scottwelle.com Twitter: @scottwelle Instagram: @scottwelle Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide thr
S3 Enull · Wed, August 25, 2021
Episode 29--Discover Your Inner Awesome by Being Unapologetically You with Life Coach Jill Dahler
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to certified professional co-active life coach, registered yoga teacher, and yoga studio owner Jill Dahler about: --her transition from Corporate America to life coach and yoga studio owner; --what she means by being "unapologetically you" --the healing she needed to do in order to love herself enough to discover her inner awesome --what a life coach does and how she blends yoga and energy into her work as a life coach --where most of her clients get stuck --what a coaching session would look like with her --why her husband calls her a "wisdom witch" Like what you heard from Jill Dahler? Contact her at: Website: www.jilldahler.com or www.jmdwellness.com Twitter: @jilldahler or @jmdwellness1 Instagram: @jill.dahler or @jmdwellness Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. <a rel="payment" href="https://w
S3 Enull · Wed, August 18, 2021
Episode 28--How to Successfully Switch Your Career with Career Coach Dr. Dawn Graham
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to career coach Dr. Dawn Graham about: --why people in their midlife years switch careers --the career-switch process (and how damn frustrating it can be!) --how job-hunting has changed over the years --how we need to rebrand ourselves during the job search (especially if we're a non-traditional applicant) --the importance of networking (and how to network better if you're an introvert) --cheesecake, Halloween, and ketchup Dr. Dawn Marie Graham, PhD is one of the nation’s leading career coaches. She is the Career Director for the MBA Program for Executives at The Wharton School, where she counsels business leaders on making strategic career choices. A licensed psychologist and former corporate recruiter, she hosts SiriusXM Radio’s popular weekly call-in show Dr. Dawn on Careers and is a regular contributor to Forbes . She is also the author of Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success. Check out her TEDTalk "Your Next Job Is One Conversation Away" as well! Like what you heard from Dr. Dawn Graham? Contact her at: Website: www.drdawnoncareers.com Twitter: @drdawngraham Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the <a href='http
S3 Enull · Wed, August 11, 2021
Episode 27--Unblocking Your Best Self through Energy Work with Energy Mastery Expert Kristen Brown
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian interview energy mastery expert Kristen Brown about how we can unblock our best self. Kristen is a "corporate hippie" who has worked with some of the biggest brands on the planet. She is also a best-selling author, podcast host, energy mastery expert, work/life futurist, widowed mom, and a world-wide speaker. Today's discussion topics include: --Biohacking --PowerShots --WooWoo at Work --The Happy Hour Effect --The importance of helping business leaders develop soft skills within their work force --Her "Night of the Dark Soul" Like what you heard from Kristen Brown? Contact her at: Website: www.kristenbrownpresents.com Instagram: @speakerkristen Email: kristen@kristenbrownpresents.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast Please leave us a 5-Star Review! Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S3 Enull · Wed, August 04, 2021
Episode 26--Billy and Brian Get Older, Set Some Goals, and Make a BIG Midlife Crisis Announcement!
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian try to remember what it's like to talk to each other without having a guest on the show; get older (but better); share their successes from Seasons 1 and 2 (and encourage you to do the same!); run down the list of outstanding Season 3 guests (with links included to their websites below!); outline their goals for the upcoming year; and make a BIG midlife crisis announcement! Here's a list of our guests this season! Click on the links for their websites, books, and Instagram! -- Unlocking Your Best Self with Kristen Brown ( @speakerkristen ) --How to Successfully Switch Careers with Dr. Dawn Graham --Life Coaching with Jill Dahler ( @jmdwellness and @jilldahler ) --Outperform the Norm with Scott Welle ( @scottwelle ) --Taking Healthy Risks with John Wessinger ( @johnwessinger ) --Interrupting Impostor Syndrome with Teresa Sande ( @fiercenotfears ) --The Language of Mindfulness with Brett Hill -- Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody --Finding Our Meaning and Purpose through Self-Journey with Dr. Yvette Erasmus ( @dryvetteerasmus ) Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfu
S2 Enull · Wed, July 28, 2021
Episode 25--Life in a Blended Family with Lisa Barnholdt
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian sit down with Lisa Barnholdt to discuss navigating life in a blended family. If you want to learn more about how to foster a loving blended family, check out the books referenced by Lisa in today's episode: -- The Smart Step-Family by Ron Deal -- Becoming a Step-Family: Patterns of Development in Remarried Families by Patricia L. Papernow Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, July 21, 2021
Episode 24--Parenting a Child with Special Needs with Shannon Essler-Petty
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian sit down with Shannon Essler-Petty to discuss how raising a child with special needs has been a blessing, has shaped her work as an educator who prepares teachers for their classroom experiences, has turned her into a strong advocate for children with special needs, and an all-around bad ass! You can follow her daughter Quinn's adventures on Instagram @keeping.up.with.q. You can also contact Shannon at sesslerpetty@gmail.com if you'd like to get involved in helping families with children who have special needs. Shannon references the following organizations during this episode. Go support them! -- Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network of MN -- Jack’s Baskets -- Special Olympics -- Rockin' Moms -- Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, July 14, 2021
Episode 23--Parenting and Working with Children with ADHD with Mental Health Advocate Tandra Rutledge
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Brian forgets to show up to our interview, so Billy has to retreat to his home recording fort for our second conversation with mental health advocate Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Tandra shares how she helps her son unlock his ADHD superpowers! There's even a surprise guest at the end of this episode! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. This episode uses the following resources: -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention -- Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, July 07, 2021
Episode 22--How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian talk to mental health advocate Tandra Rutledge about how we can normalize and prioritize conversations around mental health with our children so we can kick stigma's butt! If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal ideation, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or Text "HOME" to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor. Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. This episode uses the following resources: -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention -- “I Need a Psychiatrist/Psychotherapist but Can’t Afford It. Where Can I Find Affordable Treatment?” -- Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network -- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) -- Samaritans Report: "Men and Suicide: Why It's a Social Issue" Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, June 30, 2021
Episode 21--Billy and Brian Recap Season 2 with Their Best Good Pal Matt Hazard of The Brute Squad!
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian talk to their best good pal, the always entertaining Matt Hazard! Matt shares what has resonated the most with him throughout Season 2 of The Mindful Midlife Crisis, including: our guests expertise and vulnerability, how this season of episodes has challenged him to be a better father and husband, and how amazing Dr. Yvette Erasmus is. We made it another season, and we've got more to come! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, June 23, 2021
Episode 20--Marriage Is Hard: Billy and Brian Talk to a Listener about Her Trial Separation
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian sit down with Billy's friend (and devoted listener) Mina to discuss her complicated childhood and how she's had to unpack that as an adult, the death of her best friend by suicide, and her current trial separation. We want to thank Mina for her willingness to be vulnerable during this episode. Please listen with an open, kind heart. Mina describes herself as someone struggling through the human condition who thinks being more open is a good thing. Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, June 16, 2021
Episode 19--Compassionate Communication for Deeper, More Meaningful Relationships with Dr. Yvette Erasmus
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Billy and Brian sit down with Dr. Yvette Erasmus and listen to her eloquently break down communications style and how being a more compassionate communicator can lead to deeper, more meaningful relationships. This is a MUST listen! One of our favorite interviews to date! As a teacher, writer, psychologist, and consultant with a Master’s Degree in Education and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Yvette’s unique background as a global citizen makes her uniquely able to help others bridge the gaps between heart, head, body, and soul. Her programs integrate core insights from multiple wisdom traditions and offer various programs for community learning as well as one-on-one consulting and therapy. Like what you heard from Dr. Yvette Erasmus? Contact her at: Website: www.yvetteerasmus.com Instagram: @dryvetteerasmus Email: yvette@yvetteerasmus.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, June 09, 2021
Episode 18--Billy and Brian Discuss the Emotionally Mature Female Brain with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Krista Margolis (Part 4 of The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In Part 4 of 4 episodes on The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine , Billy and Brian discuss the emotionally mature female brain with women's health nurse practitioner Krista Margolis. Krista walks us through the biological changes of perimenopause and talks about why menopause gets a bad rap (when it should really be the "IDGAF" years of a woman's life!). Krista Margolis is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and women’s health nurse practitioner. Krista has also had advanced training in functional medicine. Krista believes in working WITH each woman because a woman knows as much or more about her body than she does, so we work together to create health and balance. Krista also leads "Menopause Mondays" workshops. Like what you heard from Krista? Contact her at: Website: www.kristamargolis.com Instagram: @kbmargolis Email: krista@kristamargolis.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, May 26, 2021
Episode 16--Billy Gets Dating Advice from Dating Coach Sally Heart
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. Yep, we're still detouring around this pandemic, so we're bringing you some dating advice from dating coach extraordinaire Sally Heart, who helps people find and attract true love in less time! Sally Kathryn shares some dating advice with Billy and makes fun of his height just like every other woman out there! Will her dating tips lead to romance? Keep listening to find out! We'll be back with our discussion on The Female Brain by Dr. Louann Brizendine next week! You won't want to miss our conversation about the female sex drive...maybe THAT'S where Billy needs advice! Interested in learning more from Sally Kathryn? Website: https://msha.ke/sallylove/#links TikTok: sallyheart.com Instagram: @sallyheartdotcom Join Sally Kathryn's Facebook Group! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, May 19, 2021
Episode 15--Billy and Brian Discuss The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. "Wait, what? I thought you guys were talking about The Female Brain by Dr. Louan Brizendine?! What's this?!" Well, this is what happens when Brian on the Bass has to quarantine due to a close contact...but since we didn't want to leave you hanging, we're moving up our episode on The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman! Interested in learning more about the Five Love Languages and Dr. Gary Chapman? | Website: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, May 12, 2021
Episode 14--Billy and Brian Discuss the Pregnant Momma Brain with Michelle Pan (Part 2 of The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In Part 2 of 4 episodes on The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine , Billy and Brian celebrate Mother's Day and talk about the pregnant momma brain with mom-to-be and all-around ray of sunshine Michelle Pan! Michelle is a movement and breathwork coach, Yoga Teacher, a Massage Therapist, and emotional intelligence enthusiast and always-practicing student of life. Michelle focuses much of her work on mental health by sharing her own personal struggles with depression, bulimia, and a couple of major mental breakdowns when she was 17 and another when she was 36, but for the past 10 years she has been seeking different avenues to add to her toolbox of practices to better serve herself and others. Like what you heard from Michelle? Contact her at: Website: www.mishfitlife.com Instagram: @mishfitlife Email: mishfitlife@gmail.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S2 Enull · Wed, May 05, 2021
Episode 13--Billy and Brian Discuss the Mommy Brain, the Little Girl Brain, and the Teenage Girl Brain with Judie Goslin (Part 1 of The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In Part 1 of 4 episodes on The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine , Billy and Brian discuss the mommy brain, the little girl brain, and the teenage girl brain with Supermom Judie Goslin. Judie is a mother of 2 teenage girls, owner and CEO of Spectrum Staffing/Personnel Plus as well as Beyond Impact--an IT consulting firm focused on cloud migrations, managed services, and data analytics. Judie is a member of The EQUIP training organization founded by John C Maxwell, which trains, equips, and mentors leaders in under-privileged countries. Judie holds a business degree in Marketing and Management from University of Hawaii and a masters degree in counseling. Judie is also the chairperson of the Parent Council Board at Maranatha Christian Academy, a board member of a non-profit organization that supports a village in Guatemala, and a supporter of a Rescue home in Moldova to save women and children from sex trafficking. Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, April 21, 2021
Episode 12--Billy and Brian Recap Season 1 with Their Best Good Pal Matt Hazard of The Brute Squad!
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian talk to their best good pal, the always entertaining Matt Hazard! Matt shares what has resonated the most with him throughout Season 1 of The Mindful Midlife Crisis, including: his objection to the male brain research, Tom Cody's love for the Indigo Girls, and Billy and Brian's THICK Minnesoooooota accents. Stick around until the end for a short snippet of his beautiful singing voice! We made it an entire season, and we've got more to come! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, April 14, 2021
Episode 11--Two Brothers Share How Talking about Depression Has Improved Their Relationship
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses depression, suicide, and details a suicide attempt. Discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal ideation, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) In today's episode, Billy and Brian talk to brothers Lee and Scott about Lee's struggles with depression and his attempt at suicide and how our podcast opened up Scott's eyes to Lee's struggles and how it opened up a dialogue between the two of them. Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, April 07, 2021
Episode 10--Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom Cody
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In this week's episode, Billy and Brian sit down with author, presenter, and professional wise-cracker Tom Cody--co-founder of Top 20 Strategies, to discuss what it means to live "above the line", "keep your day", and how to avoid becoming a crotchety old man or woman. Like what you heard from Tom? Check out his books! -- Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living: Developing Your Inner Life through Social Emotional Learning --Top 20 Parents --Top 20 Teens --Top 20 Teachers --Why Students Disengage in American Schools and What We Can Do about It Contact Tom at: Email: tom@top20training.com Twitter : @top20training On the web : www.top20training.com Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, March 31, 2021
Episode 9--Billy & Brian Discuss the Emotionally Mature Male Brain (Part 3 of The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In Part 3 of 3 episodes on The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine , Billy and Brian discuss vasectomies, dirty old men, retirement, the sweetest little dog in the whole wide world, the importance of continually doing the things you love, and the dangers of isolation. Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, March 17, 2021
Episode 7--Billy & Brian Discuss the Daddy Brain, the Little Boy Brain, and the Teenage Boy Brain (Part 1 of The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine)
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In Part 1 of 3 episodes on The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine , Billy and Brian discuss why Brian's three little boys tear his house apart, why Brian still loves them anyway, and why teenage boys act like such savages (good luck with that, Brian!). Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Sat, March 13, 2021
Episode 6–Putting in WURK with Personal Trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym, Part 2
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In Part 2 of 2, we sit down with personal trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym in Minnetonka, MN, to discuss why fitness Instagrammers are scammers and why they see themselves as "an idea." Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, March 10, 2021
Episode 6–Putting in WURK with Personal Trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym, Part 1
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In Part 1 of 2, we sit down with personal trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym in Minnetonka, MN, to discuss what it means to be a "professional chameleon" and what to watch out for when working with a personal trainer. Like what you heard from Maurice and Daleco? Visit their web site at WURK GYM . Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, March 03, 2021
Episode 5–Brian's Battle with Booze
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Brian talks about his addiction to alcohol and pills and how he used physical fitness to kick the habit. Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, February 24, 2021
Episode 4–What Is Mindfulness? with Sarah Rudell Beach
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, we sit down with certified mindfulness instructor Sarah Rudell Beach to discuss what mindfulness is and is not and how it may be just the thing you need in your life! Like what you heard from Sarah? Check out her books! -- 365 Mindful Meditations and Mantras for Busy Mothers -- Mindful Moments for Busy Moms -- And Breathe...: Daily meditations and mantras for greater calm, balance, and joy -- Mindfulness for Children: Simple activities for parents and children to create greater focus, resilience, and joy -- Your Mindful Pregnancy: Meditations and practices for a stress-free, happy, and healthy pregnancy Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events,
S1 Enull · Wed, February 17, 2021
Episode 3–The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with Mindfulness
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy talks about his struggle with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation and how mindfulness helped him deal with those feelings in a much healthier way. Oh, and Brian bought a school bus!!! Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. This episode uses the following resources: -- Anderson, Marc & M2 Foundation. Available at: http://m2foundation.org/ --Bernabei, Paul, Cody, Tom. and Cole, Michael, 2004. Top 20 Teens: Discovering The Best-Kept Thinking, Learning, & Communicating Secrets Of Successful Teenagers . St. Paul, MN: Top 20 Training. --Campbell, Jeff. “Teacher Burnout Statistics 2020 - Definition, Causes & Solutions.” Middle Class Dad, 11 Nov. 2020, newmiddleclassdad.com/teacher-burnout-statistics. --Mindful Schools. Available at: https://www.mindfulschools.org/ --Rudell Beach, Sarah. Available at: https://www.brilliantmindfulness.com/ & https://www.leftbrainbuddha.com --Williams, M. and Penman, D., 2011. Mindfulness: An Eight-Week Plan For Finding Peace In A Frantic World . New York: Rodale. Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, February 10, 2021
Episode 2–Why Are Suicide Rates So High for Middle-Aged Men?
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian discuss research around why middle-aged men may be so susceptible to contemplating, attempting, or dying by suicide. They also discuss their own issues with mental health and addiction. Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. This episode uses the following resources: -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 2020. Suicide Statistics. Available at: https://rb.gy/wazpqv --“I Need a Psychiatrist/Psychotherapist but Can’t Afford It. Where Can I Find Affordable Treatment?” National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2020 , https://rb.gy/1bsk 31 --Mayo Clinic. 2020. Drug Addiction (Substance Use Disorder) - Symptoms And Causes. [online] Available at: . --Mayo Clinic. 2020. Suicide And Suicidal Thoughts - Symptoms And Causes. [online] Available at: . --National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) --Nimh.nih.gov. 2020. NIMH » Suicide. Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/suicide. shtml --Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline: 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) --Thornton, J., 2020. Men And Suicide: Why It's A Social Issue . Available at : https://media.samaritans.org/documents/Men-and-Suicide-Report-Samaritans.p df Support the show
S1 Enull · Wed, February 03, 2021
Episode 1–In Medias Res: What Exactly Is a Midlife Crisis?
Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com. In today's episode, Billy and Brian explore the following questions: 1. Who are we? 2. What exactly is a midlife crisis? 3. Is a midlife crisis really even a thing? Thank you for listening to the Mindful Midlife Crisis! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics you want us to cover? Email: mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com Instagram: @mindful_midlife_crisis Twitter: @mindfulmidlife "Like" and "Follow" us on Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your friends and family. If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast . Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation , which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach. This episode uses the following resources: -- Freund, Alexandra M., and Johannes O. Ritter. “Midlife Crisis: A Debate.” ResearchGate, 2 July 2009, www.researchgate.net/publication/26335091_Midlife_Crisis_A_Debate --Krisch, Joshua A. “You're Not Having A Midlife Crisis, But Here's the Science Anyway.” Fatherly, 20 Feb. 2018, www.fatherly.com/health-science/am-i-having-a-midlife-crisis-science/ --“Midlife Crisis.” Wikipedia, 5 Nov. 2020. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midlife_crisis --Vinopal, Lauren. “The Good News And Bad News Is That Your Midlife Crisis Isn't Real.” Fatherly, 9 June 2017, www.fatherly.com/news/research-says-that-your-midlife-crisis-arent-real/ Support the show
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