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School of Midlife
This is the podcast for high-achieving women in midlife who want to make midlife their best life.
Women who have worked their entire lives, whether that’s in a traditional career or as the CEO of their household, or for many women, both. And they look around at their life in midlife, and think “I’ve worked my ass off for this?”
They have everything they always thought they ever wanted, but for some reason, it feels like something is missing.
This is the podcast for midlife women who are experiencing all sorts of physical changes in their bodies, while navigating changes in every other part of their lives, too: friendships, family life, work life.
This is the podcast for midlife women who find themselves wide-awake at 2.00am, asking themselves big questions like “what do I want?” “is it too late for me?”, and “what’s my legacy beyond my family and my work?”
Each week, we’re answering these questions and more at the School of Midlife.
When it comes to midlife, there are a lot of people talking about menopause and having a midlife crisis. This isn’t one of those podcasts. While we may occasionally talk about the menopausal transition, but that’s not our focus. Because we believe that midlife is so much more than menopause. And it’s certainly not a crisis.
At the School of Midlife, we’re looking to make midlife our best life.
School of Midlife
108. "You've Changed." Why That May Be the Highest Compliment Paid to a Midlife Woman
🎉 Happy 2-Year Anniversary!
In this special milestone episode, Laurie celebrates two incredible years of The School of Midlife podcast. With 108 episodes under her belt and 14 amazing guests in the past year, she reflects on the growth of the show and her deep gratitude for every listener who tunes in—whether you're walking, commuting, or tuning in from your desk.
💥 You've Changed. And That’s a Good Thing.
Laurie dives into a powerful, raw topic so many high-performing midlife women experience: the backhanded compliment of “you’ve changed.” She breaks down what people really mean when they say it—and why your personal growth might be making others uncomfortable.
From setting healthy boundaries and learning what really matters, to letting go of friendships that no longer serve you, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating growth, identity shifts, and evolving relationships in midlife.
đź“ş Pop Culture Meets Real Life
Laurie weaves in some White Lotus wisdom, using the fictional friendship of the "Big Blonde Blob" as a mirror for real-life relationship dynamics. How do long-time friendships survive (or not) when we change? And how can we tell when a relationship is meant to last... or just served its season?
✨ Upcoming Free Masterclass
Laurie also shares details on her free 3-part masterclass designed for high-achieving women who are asking big life questions—and wondering if they're having a midlife crisis. Spoiler: they’re not.
Masterclass Themes Include:
- The real reason midlife women think they're in crisis
- How to redefine success and uncover your authentic purpose
- Four steps to live your best life in midlife and beyond
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🛑 Key Takeaways:
- “You’ve changed” is often more about the other person’s discomfort than your growth.
- Setting boundaries and redefining your values can shift long-term relationships—and that’s okay.
- Not all friendships are meant to last forever. Some were for a reason, some for a season, and a few for a lifetime.
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