Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: Thriving in Life, Career, and Leadership. (Bernie Borges)

The Midlife Fulfilled podcast is for men and women in their midlife season who are looking for fulfillment in specific areas of their life such as physical health, mental health, fitness, career, financial security, marriage, family, other relationships and more. 

Each week I curate content on a specific topic, reviewing the facts with you and providing my insights on their significance to your midlife fulfillment.  

Each episode also features a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) idea to help inspire you to take action toward more fulfillment in your life. 

I’m not a doctor or therapist. I’m a curator with something to say. On each episode, I will share information I’ve curated from credible sources on the topic of each episode. I’ll also offer my thoughts on the information I’ve curated. 

I truly believe that midlife can be the best season of our life. I invite you to join me on this journey by subscribing to this podcast. Look in your podcast player and press the subscribe button. 

If you know other midlifers who would enjoy this podcast, please share it with them using the links further below. 

What I want you to do now - after you listen to the introductory episode - is to listen to the first episode where I kick off this journey with a discussion of what it means to be in midlife. And, what it means to be fulfilled. 

Let’s get this journey started midlifers…

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Hello midlifers. Welcome to the journey. This is episode 1 of The Midlife Fulfilled podcast. If you haven’t listened to the introduction episode, I suggest you stop now and listen to that first.

On this episode I focus on two topics:

• I define midlife. When I sent out my survey, this was the most common question I received - how do you define midlife? 
• I define and discuss what it means to be fulfilled. 

Links to Articles Mentioned on This Episode
The Happiness U Curve is from a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.  

A national survey of Midlife in the United States conducted a poll to determine how many people experience midlife crises. It found that approximately 26% of the participants reported having a midlife crisis. Most survey participants reported that their midlife crisis occurred before age 40 or after 50.

A 2016 study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Development found an upside to the midlife crisis—curiosity.

A study from Stanford University titled The New Map of Life suggests that the average life span is on its way to 100.

My podcast interview with Howard Tiersky, a highly acclaimed digital transformation strategist.   Howard says that all customers' behavior is based on their thoughts and feelings.

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Hello midlifers. Welcome to episode two of The Midlife Fulfilled podcast. 

In episode one I covered two topics:

• I defined midlife.  
• I defined what it means to be fulfilled. 

In episode one, I also shared my first BF to AF experience. Don't remember what BF to AF is? It's an experience that covers "before fulfillment" to "after fulfillment" and its impact on my life.

In episode two you're going to discover the results of a midlife survey I sent out, the findings of which validate my hunch that I am not alone on the journey to find fulfillment in certain areas of my life. 

You'll discover that nearly 78% of respondents report they are fulfilled in some, but not all areas of their life, about 19% are very fulfilled and about 3% are not fulfilled at all.   

In episode three I'll explain why the Pareto Principle has significance to us in our midlife seasons and why you should care.

Starting with episode four, I'll be featuring interviews with people who are joining me to share their BF to AF experience. 

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You may already know something about the 80/20 principle. In this episode, I offer you reasons to consider embracing the 80/20 principle to attain a more fulfilled midlife.

You'll hear from the acclaimed consultant and author Richard Koch explain the power of the 80/20 principle. 

I'll share the definition of the 80/20 principle - known as the Pareto Principle -  from Investopedia.

You'll hear common examples of the 80/20 principle in action from this list.

You'll hear a clip from a hilarious comedy sketch with Lou Costello.

Most importantly in this episode, you'll hear two reasons to embrace the 80/20 principle for a more fulfilled midlife.

Tell me how this episode on the 80/20 principle impacts your perspective on achieving a more fulfilled midlife. 

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In episode four you'll meet Karin Freeland. You'll hear her describe how she was in a toxic corporate job. She felt guilty for not feeling fulfilled despite the fact she and her husband had two healthy children, a nice home, a nice car, and plenty of spending money.

Karin knew she was meant for more. But, she didn't know what. She asked others. But, no one had the answer she was looking for.

Until a co-worker asked her a question that only she could answer. Once she realized the answer was deep within her own soul, she was free to chase her dream.

She chased it and got it. Wait until you hear how she achieved her dream!

You can connect with Karin and find all her resources here: 
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In episode 5 you'll meet Jeff Revilla. He dreamed of owning his own skateboard manufacturing business in the eighth grade. He even wrote a paper on it.

Jeff achieved his dream as a young adult. His skateboard business was growing with international distribution. But, after eight years, he lost his business within a span of six months.

His family's health challenges required his attention. He was fulfilled in his family life but he still lacked fulfillment in another area of his life - his creator side.

That's because Jeff is a creator...

Listen to my conversation with Jeff to discover how he came to realize that he was in a BF season (before fulfillment) after the disappointment of losing his business and how he found it in a new AF season (after fulfillment). 

You can connect with Jeff and his Stuff I Never Knew Podcast here:
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On episode 6 you'll meet Jeneanne Ballos. 

Jeneanne was frustrated in her corporate job. Her dad passed away unexpectedly in March 2020. One month later her job was eliminated. She worked with a life coach and career coach in search of a new career. Her sister-in-law asked if she would be open to an entrepreneurial role, which she had not considered. She joined a small start-up as COO and she is LOVING it!  

Listen to hear the twists and turns in Jeneanne's BF to AF journey. 

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Brian started jumping out of airplanes at age 19 in the Army. He pursued skydiving as a devoted hobby. He began competing in skydiving in a four person team. After four years of competing, winning two bronze and silver medals but not achieving the elusive gold medal, he took a break from skydiving. 

In the meantime, he went through a divorce and hit a season of challenges in his personal life and career. Vocationally, he was a web developer early in his career.  Brian's career achievements accelerated after reading Joe Pulizzi’s Epic Content Marketing. He pitched himself to his VP of Marketing to commit to content marketing under his leadership and the results he achieved proved him right. He got remarried. His blended family of six kids between him and his wife is a huge blessing. He began to teach skydiving, which brings him a significant level of fulfillment.

Brian turned to what brings him passion to find fulfillment above and beyond the blessings of his family life, which in his case is teaching others to skydive.  Listen to Brian's BF to AF story to get your own inspiration in whatever midlife season you're in.

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Heather has experienced a complete transformation since she became a vegan.  She refers to herself as "The Vegan CPA."

Heather didn't previously "love" animals. Since becoming vegan, she is more compassionate toward everything, especially animals. Her husband wanted a cat, but Heather didn't. Now, they have three cats and she adores them.

Heather has had several transformations. She became an entrepreneur in her 50s. She didn’t cook much before becoming vegan. Now, she loves cooking and others love her cooking.

Don't miss my "messy and whacky" conversation with Heather. Learn what her annual thanksliving party is all about and much more.  

Discover Heather's Get the Balance Right podcast. She is the vegan CPA who helps women entrepreneurs in their business.  

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This week you'll meet Lee. His journey to become physically fit began out of necessity due to a serious medical condition. He needed to alter his diet and lose weight. He began working out in his 50s. He started working out very gradually. Over time, his workout routine progressed, and now he looks and feels decades younger. Lee says he feels great!   

Lee's story is very inspirational for several reasons. You'll hear Lee point out that the more progress he made in his fitness journey, the better he felt. His other health issues faded away. And, he's enjoying working out with his young adult sons. 

Lee reminds us that in our midlife seasons we want to enjoy things we’ve worked hard for, so we need to be healthy and that requires some level of physical fitness. 

I know you'll be inspired by Lee's fitness journey on this episode. 
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This week you'll meet Jeanne. She shares her experience and wisdom in hiring and leading employees decades younger than her. Her tough love goes deep. She admits to being intensely loyal to employees who learn and grow. 

Jeanne advises us to treat younger workers with respect, guiding them as they need it yet allowing them to succeed on their own. She likes to hire groups of young workers so they will bond, building loyalty to each other and to the company. 

In this episode, Jeanne's wisdom serves us well when dealing with younger people in the workplace but her advice has practical application outside the workplace too. 

I know you'll be inspired by Jeanne's practical tips in this episode.
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This week you'll meet JK. He shares his personal story about his aunt Jenneane whom he never met. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 37 five months before JK was born in 1974.  

When JK turned 37 it hit him that he wanted to do more with his life to honor his aunt Jeneanne. He made bold decisions and his life started to change in several ways. His life was already good. But, his new AF season was even better. 

Tune in to hear the decisions he made and how they changed his life.  

You'll be inspired by JK's BF to AF story in this episode.
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This week you'll meet Jimmy. He shares his personal story about losing weight, leaving a safe and secure government job, and starting a fitness coaching business. In his AF season, Jimmy is supporting his family through a thriving business where he helps men over age 40 get and stay in shape. 

Tune in to hear Jimmy's BF to AF story.  

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This week you'll meet Diego. After experiencing severe anxiety and strain in his family relationships, he realized the need to reinvent himself. He decided to embrace his desire for  love and connection as his top priority in his life. Then, he was able to focus on other areas of his life that needed improvement but with balance and communication with his family. 

Tune in to hear Diego's BF to AF story.  

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This week you'll meet Pat. His wife Judy battled Alzheimer's for eight years. He was at her side the entire journey. After she passed away, he decided to take time off from work indefinitely to focus on living his life to the fullest in the present.

Prior to Judy's early onset of Alzheimer's, she was healthy and fit.  Pat agreed to share his story to remind us that what happened to Judy can happen to anyone. He urges you and me (all of us) to live our lives to the fullest in the present while we are able to.

Tune in to hear Pat's compelling story.

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This week you'll meet Pam.  She shares her on-and-off struggle with work-family balance. Early in her career, this was a big struggle when her kids were young. She admits that no matter what choices she has made, she owns them with no regrets.

I told Pam that I consider her to be an extrovert. She told me she considers herself an introvert and she explained why. You decide when you hear our conversation.

Tune in to hear Pam's BF to AF story.

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On this mid-week episode, I'm coming to you solo with thoughts and feelings about the power of positive feedback from the first fifteen episodes and how it boosts my motivation, happiness, and fulfillment. I'm sharing with you my plans for the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast.

I'm not planning any major changes this early in my journey. But, I wanted to let you know what I'm thinking and what I'm hearing from listeners.

The main point you'll hear from me is that I'm just getting started on this journey, and I hope you'll stay with me on this journey through fulfilling midlife seasons.

Another point you'll hear from me is that I want to reach many more people in midlife seasons. You can help me reach more midlifers. I explain how on this episode.

And, you'll hear me remind you that the State of Midlife Fulfilled 2022 report is available. Get it when you subscribe to the weekly email update here.  

Lastly, you'll hear me say how much I enjoy hearing from you. I want to know what you like or don't like about the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. I'm easy to reach.  Reach out to me with your own thoughts and feelings about this podcast. 

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This week you'll meet Janet.  She shares her entrepreneurial journey as a business coach as more than just a profession in this midlife season.  Janet has come to understand that she has a gift. She has coached more than 1000 people. She thrives in discovering the potential that each person has even before they do, and helping each person discover their true potential while coaching them to realize it. 

Janet almost walked away from business coaching, until her mentor had a "tough love" conversation with her. 

Tune in to hear how that conversation went and its impact on Janet's BF to AF story.

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This week you'll meet Cynthia Barnes. Cynthia is an award-winning sales influencer, a professional keynote speaker, and a best-selling author. She is the founder and CEO of NAWSP - National Association of Women Sales Professionals - with thousands of members spread across the U.S and the EMEA region. Cynthia has accomplished a lot in her career. She is very popular. She has a strong brand. She is also very humble. 

In this episode, we don’t talk about her business accomplishments,  other than one small mention of her company at my invitation. Cynthia opens up about what she thought was missing in her life as she has chased and achieved success in business. I was moved by our conversation. And, I think you will be moved by it too. 

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This week you'll meet Joseph Jaffe.  Joseph is a popular author (5 books), keynote speaker, and consultant.

When the pandemic hit, Joseph experienced an AF of a different kind. He calls it an AP - after pandemic. It happened the day after the pandemic started in March of 2020. He started going live on YouTube with a guest. It didn't take long for Joseph to realize how fulfilling it is for him to host a live conversation on YouTube interviewing someone about their life, career, thoughts, and feelings.   

In this episode, we discuss how Joseph overcame a heart attack and found his entrepreneurial purpose as a talk show host, the Joseph Jaffe is Not Famous show on YouTube live stream three days per week. 

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This week you'll meet Adam Schaeuble.  Adam is a 10-year-over-night entrepreneurial success! He had a 3-year-over-night success, and now he's in his 7-year-over-night success midlife season.  

In this episode, Adam describes his midlife journey including the twists and turns that got him to his current AF season. He even admits that what he thought was an AF season turned out to be a BF season. That's a valuable entrepreneurial lesson many of us can relate to. 

Adam is the host of the Podcasting Business School podcast. I explain how I found him and how he is inspiring me and many other podcasters on their journey. 

Adam brings a unique flavor to BF to AF storytelling.  He ends our conversation with an implementation alarm challenge that I urge you to take. All you need is your mobile phone and a strong will. 

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This week you'll meet Andrew May.  Andrew lives in the Chicago area with his wife and two teenage children. 

In this episode, Andrew shares his deeply personal BF to AF story. About ten years ago he lost who he was. He became uncertain about many things. His connection with his wife and family became strained. He lost fulfillment in his corporate executive position.  He even became less interested in his faith. 

Andrew describes how he and his wife took action that led to his AF season where his marriage is now stronger than ever and today he is teaching Sunday school and he is a coach working with midlife executives who are experiencing burnout.

Andrew's circumstances may not be the same as yours. However, most of us can find some parallel in his BF to AF story. 

How will you answer the final question in this episode? This question is directed at you! 

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This week you'll meet Marlo Lyons.  In this episode, Marlo shares her BF to AF story that began when she was fired from a job she held early in her career. Soon after that she and her then-fiance broke up and she found herself unemployed and unengaged. She wasn't happy.

Marlo continued her career path in an industry she didn't love. When she married, her husband was self-employed and she provided a steady paycheck and health benefits from her job. But, when her husband landed a job with benefits she knew it was her opportunity to make a change in her career.

The problem was that Marlo didn't know what she wanted to be and this was at the age of 46.

Marlo found her calling in a role that allows her to use her natural gifts and talents while working with smart people and helping them shape their careers.  She even wrote a book that explains her methods further and provides great career advice.

As with each episode on the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, regardless of the unique circumstances consider the parallels in your own midlife journey.  Maybe you're facing a transition and you're struggling to figure it out. Let Marlo's story on this episode provide some inspiration. 

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This week you'll meet Joe Pulizzi.  Joe is the founder of the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and TheTilt. He is widely recognized as the GodFather of Content Marketing. He and his wife Pam sold CMI in 2016, realizing their goal of selling the business. Joe realized that his greatest fulfillment has been on the journey in each of his BF to AF seasons. 

Joe acknowledges that his midlife BF to AF seasons are in constant motion, enjoying the journey along the way.  Even if you think you know Joe Pulizzi, tune into this episode to gain insights into his soul, which he shares generously. 

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This week’s guest is Michelle Peterson Clark. Michelle is located in England. We had a lovely conversation about her BF to AF journey which she characterizes as “before 50” and “after 50.” You’ll hear all about the decisions that she and her husband made to achieve their fulfillment. It was a globe-trotting venture with many sacrifices made along the way.

Michelle achieved a life-long dream to study at the University of Oxford in England where she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in British and European studies AND a Master of Studies in Early Modern History. Then, she was overwhelmed with the question "now what?!"   

You'll hear Michelle describe her journey before and after achieving this life-long dream and her advice to anyone who has a nagging thought about a dream they want to achieve and what to do about it. 

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This week’s guest is Kurt Shaver.  Kurt had a Covid-inspired, midlife, life-balance assessment reset that resulted in him recently starting his third career.

He summarizes his career as having three stages:

• 3 decades in corporate tech sales 
• 10 years as an entrepreneur
• Business Development at Sonoma County Tourism Bureau since mid-2021

On this episode, Kurt reveals that he let go of his ego to recently make the transition from his second career to his third career in the tourism industry. The fulfillment he is enjoying is exactly what he had hoped.  

You'll hear why I and so many of Kurt's friends are "living vicariously" through him as we see the pictures he posts on social media "at work" visiting wineries, going zip-lining, participating in grand openings at new resorts, cruising in hot-air balloons and other envious activities in the context of his job duties as group business development executive at the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau. Kurt posts most of his pictures on LinkedIn, where he has more than 20,000 followers. Follow him on LinkedIn to live vicariously through him. 

Don't be surprised if Kurt's story strikes a chord with you, especially the part about letting go of ego to achieve something fulfilling. 

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This week’s guest is Pamela Slim.  Pamela has worked with many people as a coach, who express fear and hesitation in sharing their voice on social topics. 

On this episode, Pamela explains why some people fear using their voice for change because they're concerned they may be no different than anyone else or they're concerned about angering friends, their family, or their boss, or they may be forced to make big choices such as leaving a job, a marriage or separating from certain friends. 

Pam explains the power of standing in the truth of what you know you need to be fulfilled in your midlife seasons. 

Pam also discusses how she and her husband are empowering people in her local community in Mesa, Arizona through the Mainstream Learning Lab.  The lab is a place to enable the community to design programs to highlight local native leaders.

You'll find much to be inspired by in my conversation with Pamela Slim. Enjoy!  

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This week’s guest is Paul Epstein.  Paul had a life-changing experience when he attended an offsite meeting in 2016 while he was in a sales leadership role at the San Francisco 49ers. During this meeting, he discovered his "why." 

When he returned to the office, he shared this revelation with his team. One by one, people began asking him to help them discover their why. 

What began as a passion project for Paul became his calling. Now Paul impacts thousands by helping them discover their "why" AND their "purpose." 

In this episode Paul drops some truth bombs that will stop you in your tracks and cause you to ask yourself these questions:

• Who are you?
• What do you stand for?
• How do you show up? 

Listen to Paul explain "why" we need to know our "why" in the current season of our midlife. He even supplies a free resource to help us discover our why. It's linked up below. I took advantage of this resource and discovered that my why is "making sense." 

What is your why? Email me if you want to share your why with me. 

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This week’s guest is Michelle Brigman.  Michelle has had a successful career in corporate positions with global brands.  One day she realized that she wasn't fulfilled. She liked her job but she realized that her happiness tank was empty. 

After a doctor's examination concluded that she was "healthy" (in the traditional sense) she explored an alternative medicine professional. She adopt a new lifestyle diet. She took a special course through The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and got certified in this lifestyle diet and it changed her life.  

She shared her story with other successful women in corporate roles and learned that many of them enjoyed a full bank account but - like Michelle - they suffered from an empty happiness tank.

Michelle created the Brave Balanced Women community, where women of like-mind come together to build successful chapters in their life according to their definition of success. The result is a community of women with full happiness tanks!

Michelle's BF to AF midlife story is inspiring!

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This week’s guest is Shannon Russell.  Shannon achieved her dream job while she was in college as a producer at MTV. Her television and film-producing career took her to Hollywood where she continued to progress as an executive producer on many shows.

She married a producer and after their first son was born they returned to New Jersey to be near family. She continued her producing career with a grinding daily commute to New York City.

Her "aha" moment came when she was eight months pregnant with her second son and after leaving work at 4 pm for a two-hour commute to pick up her first-born son at daycare by 6 pm she asked herself, "what am I doing?!"

During her maternity leave one door closed and another door was revealed to her. But, it was still up to her to take action. And, she took the action to become a mom entrepreneur, leveraging her producing skills in a new industry and business venture.
 
Shannon's BF to AF midlife story is relevant to many. You're going to enjoy it!

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This week’s guest is Robert Rose.  Robert is a global marketing influencer. He runs a successful consultancy called The Content Advisory. He’s authored 3 books. His latest book Killing Marketing will challenge your conventional thinking about marketing and possibly turn it upside down. 

Robert describes how his most current BF to AF journey began with his aspiration to be a rock star. He grew up believing he would be a successful musician. He discovered in his 30s that his "function" (not his "form") would allow him to achieve his aspirations in a different way when he fell in love with business.  Robert discovered that his fulfillment was initially unconscious but eventually it became conscious. 

He went from saying yes to just about everything that came his way, which served him well, to realizing that once he found his function, it was time to adopt the mindset of saying no to everything unless it was a "hell yes" because the thing he would say yes to should be aligned with his function. 

Robert's BF to AF midlife journey includes overcoming the fear of success.  You'll be inspired to hear how he overcame the fear of success. And, you might discover that you or someone you know has had this same fear!

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This week’s guest is Reneta Jenik.  Reneta's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) entrepreneurial story began 11 years ago when she went through a divorce. After picking up the pieces post-divorce she began competing in triathlons.  This motivated her to uplevel her nutrition strategy and she lost 80 pounds. She regained her confidence and eventually remarried. 

She was so enthralled with being an entrepreneur that she knew this was her path to avoiding a midlife crisis.   

She resigned from her corporate job to give her food-technology startup idea a go full time. Two years later, Foodom is growing and serving many families with nutritional, home-cooked meals.  

What makes Reneta's BF to AF midlife entrepreneurial story compelling is her conviction to make Foodom a success. She says that she "feels it in her bones" that it will continue to grow and succeed in a big way. You'll be inspired to hear the conviction in her voice. Maybe, you'll pause to think about what you feel in your bones that could help you avoid a midlife crisis.

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This week’s guest is Jon Ferrara.  Jon shares his BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story about how he came to realize his purpose in life after surviving a life-threatening illness. 

Jon was on the top of the world. He had just sold his company Goldmine for enough money that set him up for the rest of his life and he was only in his 40s.  He was feeling great until he began losing weight and was becoming very weak. After many doctor visits and tests, he embarked on a journey to defeat a form of cancer that is a common killer of people in their 40s.   

Jon overcame this illness and is now thriving. He now understands that his purpose on this planet is to continually grow and the only way he wants to grow is by helping other people in his life grow and reach their potential.

Jon advises us to not chase material wealth at the expense of relationships by investing in helping others grow beginning with your immediate family, your close friends, and your community.

Jon is building another business (Nimble) and he's enjoying the relationships he builds. The journey is the reward for Jon.

Tune into Jon's BF to AF story. You may discover that your journey is the reward.
 
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This week’s guest is Daniel H. Pink.  Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. 

This episode is devoted to a conversation about the true power of regret and how we can benefit from understanding our regrets. Dan's other books include the New York Times bestseller When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, which we discuss a little near the end of our conversation. 

The Power of Regret is one of the most thought-provoking books I’ve ever read! This book really made me think. I can honestly say I’m a better thinker after reading this book. 

Dan and I discuss the 4 types of regrets:

1. Foundation regrets
2. Boldness regrets
3. Moral regrets
4. Connection regrets

More than 20,000 people across the globe have taken Dan's regret survey, sharing examples of their regrets. The common theme is that people around the world experience regret across these four types. 

“By studying regrets we have a chance at understanding a good life.”

This quote from Dan Pink in The Power of Regret, in my opinion, is the key takeaway message from this book. 

If you're even remotely tempted to skip this episode DON'T! I promise you won't regret it! There I said it. And, I mean it!!!

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This week’s guest is Tom Petty.  Tom is no relation to the deceased musician by the same name. Tom shares his BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story about how he and his wife Joanne have survived a difficult midlife season during which Joanne battled a life-threatening illness that stumped the medical community.

Tom and Joanne completely changed their diet by only eating meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables nearest to their natural harvest state. They eliminated all processed foods and the results have been so amazing that even the doctors are impressed.

Joanne has gone from being restricted to a wheelchair to walking without the aid of a walker or cane. Tom lost more than 60 pounds without trying, just by eating non-processed foods.

Tom has suffered from psoriasis his entire life. He says that his psoriasis is in remission now with little evidence of it in his life.

Tom and Joanne's new normal is not quite what it was prior to Joanne's initial stroke-like incident that spiraled into the nightmare scenario that has lasted years. But, it is considerably better than it was prior to making the diet change.

Bernie describes the importance of reading the ingredients on food product labels and how he and his wife make homemade almond milk rather than purchase it at the grocery store. 

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This week’s guest is Diane Diaz.  This is the first episode published after hurricane Ian.  Both Diane and I are Floridians and we are safe. I comment on this in the introduction of this episode. 

Diane's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story spans about 20 years in her career where after about 10 years in a corporate role earning a good income and having many perks, she wasn't fulfilled.

When Diane was downsized out of her job in a branding role, she realized it was her opportunity to find something that REALLY fulfilled her.  She landed in a teaching role. Now more than 13 years later, she is very fulfilled teaching branding at a university.

Additionally, she discovered her voice and became a speaking coach and consultant. Finding her voice and helping others do the same is the second part of Diane's AF that fulfills her tremendously.

Ask yourself about the current "work project" you're committed to. Do you view it as a "work project?" To understand the meaning of this question listen to Diane's BF to AF story and how this applies to you.

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This week’s guest is Debra Eckerling.  Debra's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story starts with a job where she discovered her gift. Fortunately, Debra has taken the action to use her gift to help others discover what's next for them.

Specifically, Debra loves to help people who love to write but haven't found their path as a writer. As the author of Your Goal Guide, A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals, Debra realizes that goal setting is something many people struggle with, not just writers.   

On this episode, Debra explains how it's normal to feel stuck. But, it starts with giving yourself permission to take a step toward setting your goals to find the path that leads to fulfillment.

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This week’s guest is Stacy Sherman.  Stacy's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story is about what she learned from her mom in midlife. She admits that she didn't fully realize the lessons available from her mom in her younger years but now she is blown away by the lessons she has learned from her.

Stacy featured her mom as a guest on her own podcast, the Doing CX Right podcast (see below). I listened to that interview and was not only impressed but I was also struck by the many lessons available to all of us, not just for Stacy.

On this episode, Stacy reveals how these lessons stem from her mom being a change agent for women long before the MeToo movement.  Tune in to glean your own takeaways from Stacy's mom that you can apply to your life.

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This week’s guest is Bernadette McClelland. Bernadette's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) revolves around a long journey she accomplished on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. 

On this episode, Bernadette reveals the impact of this pilgrimage starting with her "why" and then "how" she did it. The power in her story is "what" fulfillment she experienced which extends far beyond completing her 130-kilometer journey in 5 days from Portugal to Spain.

During my takeaway, I challenge you to think about what pilgrimage (metaphorically speaking) you need to take. I share with you the pilgrimage I plan to take as a result of the inspiration from this conversation with Bernadette.

Tune in to discover the pilgrimage you need to take...

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This week’s guest is A. Lee Judge. Lee's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) is the story of his first identity that he let "die" to realize the potential and fulfillment of his current identity. 

On this episode, Lee tells the story of his dream of being a famous DJ. Actually, he was a very successful DJ for many years under the brand name DJ Judge Mental. He started DJing in high school, continued through college - getting paid for his DJing - and continued after he graduated college.

Lee is no longer a full-time DJ.  He let that identity "die." However, he has fulfillment in being a content creator, running his own business, and enjoying the blessings of his family life.
 
Tune in to hear Lee's discovery of what it means for "DJ Judge Mental" to die and how that identity and his current identity are all of him.

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This week’s guest is Deborah Albers. Deb's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) is a story that you're going to want to share with others. 

On this episode, Deb tells her story of how she and her husband decided to go forward with brain surgery to deal with her debilitating condition. The procedure she agreed to undergo has a certain mortality rate. She didn't know if she would make it.

Fortunately, Deb survived the procedure. After a long recovery, she decided to do things differently.  She couldn't recover the time she lost with her husband and two daughters from 70 hour-work weeks and traveling 100 nights per year. She realized that what she thought had made her happy in her hard-charging career didn't fulfill her. She went to work for a non-profit and committed to a work schedule that prioritizes her family and her devotion to writing children's books.
 
Tune in to hear Deb's life-changing realization of the true meaning of fulfillment. You'll want to share this episode with someone, in particular, someone early in their career who is on a similar path as Deb was early in her career.

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This week’s guest is Nausheen Saumtally. Nausheen is the youngest guest (so far) to be featured on the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. 

Her BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story is a testament to the fact that most of us begin our first midlife season in our 30s. 

On this episode, Nausheen shares how she found work-life harmony and how she discovered her talent for speaking and coaching. Considering that in her early development years she struggled with speaking, this discovery is life-altering for Nausheen.

One of the stories she shares is how she was unable to communicate a simple thought or question to her mom in her youth. When she landed a great job at Microsoft (which she says found her), she discovered her gift for speaking, coaching, and personal development.

Tune in to hear how Nausheen made this discovery and how she is now using her talents to help others discover their gifts and talents and find work-life harmony.

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This week’s guest is Camille Burns. Camille is the CEO of Women Presidents Organization.

On this episode, Camille shares her 22-year journey to becoming the CEO at WPO. She reveals her early career interests and the path that led her to the CEO role, where she finds great fulfillment in helping women in business thrive as leaders.

Camille shares key lessons learned in her 20s and 30s and she admits that now in her 40s, life is more fun for her.

After the interview with Camille, I share three lessons from Camille's story that can benefit anyone - men and women - in career or non-career-related midlife seasons.

Tune in to hear Camille's journey and these three valuable lessons that could benefit you or someone you know.

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This week’s guest is Lou Blaser. 

On this episode, Lou shares her BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story. It’s a story of a journey that she didn’t even know she would be on. She thought she was just fine in her then-current situation. She didn’t know what she didn’t know about her own fulfillment. Until an event happened that changed everything for her. 

Lou arrived at a pivotal point where she needed to answer a question in her midlife season. But, she couldn't answer this question.

I’m going to challenge you to answer this same question. I'm confident it will give you something significant to think about in your own midlife season. It might make you uncomfortable but I promise you that you will want to answer this question!

Additionally, I challenged Lou to take an action. In my takeaway summary, I will issue the very same challenge to you.

Tune in to hear Lou's BF to AF story and the most impactful question she answered in her midlife season that you're going to want to answer too.

Cool beans! 

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On this episode, Tamara Schenk shares her BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story. Her story highlights three key affirmations that created transformation in her midlife career transition journey.

1. She realized where she was experiencing fulfillment and wanted more of that.
2. Her understanding of what was a waste of her time, skills, and energy.
3. How both of these realizations fit together like a puzzle to create transformation in her career transition journey. 

Tamara came to a point of transformation when not one but two cats in her life inspired her to write a book she titled Soul Cats. And, now she helps people and cats overcome trauma. 
 
This episode is not about cats, although Tamara explains how her cats influenced her midlife career transition. It's about transformation.

My challenge to you is to embrace the takeaway from Tamara's story which I reveal on the other side of the interview with Tamara.

Tune in to hear Tamara Schenk's BF to AF story and discover how the insights behind her midlife career transformation can impact your current midlife season.
 
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Matt Gilhooly is a creator - podcaster, communicator, and educator. He is the creator, producer, editor, and host of The Life Shift Podcast.

On this episode, Matt shares his BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story of self-discovery. His story reminds us that we all go through a self-discovery process, often more than once in our lifetime. Matt's journey includes: 

1. His mom's tragic death when he was eight years old.
2. His quest to express his thoughts and emotions without judgment.
3. Discovering what truly fulfills him. 

Today, Matt is enjoying the privilege of speaking with others about their own “life shift” experiences on his Life Shift podcast. 

What is your self-discovery rooted in? 

I answer that question about my own personal self-discovery journey on the other side of my conversation with Matt.  

Tune in to hear Matt Gilhooly's BF to AF story and discover how the insights behind his midlife self-discovery can impact your current midlife season.

 
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Andrew Davis is a best-selling author and keynote speaker.

On this episode, Andrew (Drew) shares how he finds fulfillment and joy in boating. Drew's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story is about his realization that he knows where to go to experience a moment of 100% fulfillment.  

In this episode, I came away with three key realizations of my own. 

1. It's possible to have moments of 100% fulfillment.
2. I don't have a boat, but I have "a boat" of my own for midlife fulfillment.
3. Everyone should strive to have "a boat" of their own for midlife fulfillment. 

Today, Drew is a globe-trotting keynote speaker and is at the top of my list of favorite keynote speakers. Drew says that everywhere he travels, he makes a point of getting on the water if it's at all possible.  

After my interview with Drew, I share "my boat" and challenge you to think about "your boat" where you can experience a moment of 100% fulfillment.  

Tune in to hear Drew Davis' BF to AF story and discover what "your boat" is where you have moments of 100% fulfillment. 

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Lorraine is a top-rated virtual speaker and leader with 300,000+ followers.

On this episode, Lorraine shares in her BF (before fulfillment) story about how she felt that she had peaked in her then-current job at LinkedIn, and her AF (after fulfillment) story about how she was re-energized and challenged in her new job at Prezi.  

In this episode, I have three key takeaways for you to ponder. 

1. The discomfort of change is required for growth.
2. Stare at the camera during virtual presentations.
3. You can help me rebrand the definition of midlife. 

Lorraine's story is about the dreaded career change that can drive stress and anxiety in all of us. In Lorraine's case, she was working at LinkedIn, where she dreamed of working while she was in college.   

Lorraine reached a point where she knew it was time for a change.  She admits to being nervous about leaving the identity she was known for as the face of LinkedIn News. 

Tune in to hear Lorraine Lee's BF to AF story and ponder the change you've been putting off in your career or elsewhere in your life. 

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On this episode, I fly solo to share my thoughts, feelings, plans, and aspirations for the Midlife Fulfilled podcast in 2023.  

My plan is to publish three types of podcast episodes in 2023. 

1. BF to AF* Stories (about 50% of all episodes).
2. Midlife Maximum will feature subject matter experts.
3. Midlife Prominence will feature people of notoriety. 

On this episode, I also explain my mission to "rebrand the meaning of midlife."  I present a detailed definition of midlife. Spoiler alert, we spend most of our life going through midlife seasons.   

I also share my aspiration to do "docuseries" episodes in collaboration with brands featuring a 3, 4, or 5-part series that educate my listeners on a relevant topic.

I announce that after saying "no" to providing coaching services in 2022 when I was asked, I'll start offering 2 week, 4 week and 12 week career coaching services in 2023. 

Lastly, I share two recent personal experiences that touched my heart, one happy and one sad.  

I invite you to tune in to hear my thoughts, feelings, plans, and aspirations for the Midlife Fulfilled podcast in 2023. 

*BF is before fulfillment, AF is after fulfillment.

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Andrea Vahl's midlife journey was transformed when she began performing stand-up comedy. Andrea is a Social Media Consultant and Speaker. She is the co-author of Facebook Marketing All-in-One for Dummies.  Her newest book is Facebook Ads Made Simple.  Andrea speaks and trains all over the world. Her latest passion project is hosting the Late Starter's Club podcast.   
 
In this episode, Andrea shares her BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story about how she embarked on stand-up comedy in her midlife expecting something different than what she is experiencing after 10 years of doing stand-up comedy. 

In this episode, I issue you a challenge with three questions to answer. 

1. What is your "Wichita moment?"
2. Who are you going to tell about your Wichita moment? 
3. What have you learned about yourself through your Wichita moment? 

Andrea explains what motivated her to start doing stand-up comedy in midlife as well as her "Wichita moment" and what she learned about herself from that experience. 

Tune in to hear Andrea's BF to AF story and ponder your Wichita moment and how it's changed you in your midlife. 

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Dennis Wakabayashi owns and operates a business model that prioritizes culture and fulfillment. 

Dennis is one of the leading voices around the world on the topics of customer experience, social media, and digital marketing.  He’s an author, a global keynote speaker, and a digital marketing instructor at the University of Wisconsin and he runs a digital marketing agency aptly named Team Wakabayashi. 

In this episode, you’ll hear Dennis explain his unique business model which prioritizes culture above everything else.  Dennis admits this business model is not for every client. He is bravely leading the charge on his devotion to help his employees at Team Wakabayashi find fulfillment in their work through a culture that prioritizes employee fulfillment. 

On the other side of my conversation with Dennis, I have a challenge for you to consider that could possibly change your approach to your work or some other area of your life. 

Tune in to hear Dennis' BF to AF story and consider where you might want to be braver with an unconventional approach in your life.  Connect with Dennis below. 

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On this Midlife Maximum episode, you'll meet Benjamin Surmi. Midlife Maximum episodes are informational, and educational in nature.

Benjamin Surmi is a social gerontologist. He is director of education and culture at Koelsch Communities headquartered in Washington state. 

In this episode, you’ll hear Benjamin explain what you should consider as an adult child of aging parents or other aging loved ones, and how to plan for their care in their later years. Benjamin explains the options for elder care ranging from a life plan community, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and adult family home care.

We also discuss the role of family dynamics and other factors that shape how families can approach caring for older parents or loved ones.

On the other side of my conversation with Benjamin, I share my personal story of arranging elder care for my parents in their final years. Then, I ask you to consider how this topic may be relevant to you in your life either with your own parents or other aging loved ones in your life.

If you're tempted to think this topic isn't for you, think again. Most of us in a midlife season will deal with this topic. There's a good chance, you'll want to share this episode with someone you know.   

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Andy Paul is an accomplished author, speaker, blogger, and podcaster. His current career took off after he remarried.

In this episode, Andy's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story is about how he took action on aspirations with the support of his wife in a second marriage.  Andy acknowledges his first wife never held him back. He thrived when his current wife asked him "what are you waiting for, go write that book."

In my intro, I caution you not to judge Andy. This is his story and there's a powerful message in it. His circumstance may or may not relate to yours. The message is in the lesson that Andy shares.

Additionally, in this episode, I share a personal story with a lesson I learned that is inspired by Andy's story. I challenge you to find the lesson that is meaningful to you and your fulfillment.     

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This week's guest is Miri Rodriguez and this is a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode.

Miri is a senior storyteller for Microsoft, a best-selling author of Brand Storytelling, and owner of Be Mindful, Be Happy. She is also a wife, mom, and cancer survivor.

When Miri Rodriguez was diagnosed with the BRCA mutation gene and given an 87% chance of developing ovarian cancer, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery to heal her body, spirit, and soul and also to reclaim her fulfillment.  

After her BRCA mutation gene diagnosis, Miri went on an intense journey of self-reflection and healing. To get to a place of fulfillment, she had to take a break from everyone to focus on her own healing. She eventually realized that her fulfillment was found in getting back to her true self and understanding her ancestry and DNA makeup. Through this journey, she found the courage to fight and remain positive.

Miri shares three key points:

1. Uncover Your Ancestry and DNA Makeup as Part of Your Fulfillment in Life

2. Listen to Your Intuition, Even if it Sounds Crazy

3. Reframe Your Actions and Priorities with Freedom and Love

On the other side of my conversation with Miri, I reveal an epiphany that Miri enabled. You can use this insight to determine your own fulfillment goals. 

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In this episode, you’ll meet Laura Putnam in a hybrid BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) and Midlife Maximum episode. 

Laura is the founder and CEO of Motion Infusion, a consultancy that helps individuals, teams, and organizations to "get in motion" - and on the path to better health and well-being. 

Laura first experienced fulfillment as a young girl through her love of movement in gymnastics. This strong sense of purpose stayed with her into adulthood. She taught high school for a while and after attempting to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer in New York City, she discovered that the reality of being a professional dancer wasn't going to materialize. 

With no regrets, Laura leveraged her passion for movement and teaching by launching Motion Infusion in 2008 as a consultant, speaker and workshop facilitator on a mission to empower leaders in business to transform their workplace into one where people are healthier, happier, and more likely to be in connection with their dreams. 

Through her work, she has gained a global perspective and is dedicated to creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their dreams and live their best life.

On the other side of my conversation with Laura, I invite you to join me on episode 55 for my takeaway and suggestion for you to consider from this conversation.  

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Have You Ever Had the Realization That You're Not Pursuing Your Passion?

In this 8-minute episode, I share my takeaway from my conversation with Laura Putnam on episode 54. 

Life is a journey full of twists and turns, and it doesn't always go the way we'd like it to. Sometimes, we find ourselves in careers that don't align with our passions or goals, and it can be daunting to make a change.

Laura Putnam realized that she wasn't pursuing her passion. She discovered a disconnect between her dream and her reality. She came to understand that the most common regret dying people have is not living the life they wanted to live.

Laura gave herself permission to pursue her dream of being a professional dancer. And, it didn't work out for her. 

When Laura started her company, Motion Infusion, she leveraged her greatest talent -  teaching.  She teaches business leaders about workplace wellness. She inspires them to transform into an oasis of well-being, using her teaching skills and her passion for movement to help others.

Laura is fulfilled by the work she does because it's a culmination of all the previous seasons of her life, including her pursuit of being a dancer, coming together in a meaningful way.

My challenge to you is...

Ask yourself, where are you on the journey of understanding your fulfillment in the pursuit of your dreams? Are you connecting the dots between your dreams and your work?

Correlate Laura's story, beginning with her passion for movement at an early age and how it shaped her as an adult, with your story, and ask yourself if you're giving yourself permission to pursue your passion and your dreams in your current midlife season.

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In this episode, you’ll meet Karen Mangia in a Midlife Maximum episode. 

Karen is an internationally-recognized thought leader. Her TEDx appearance, keynotes, blogs, and books reach hundreds of thousands of business leaders each year. 

In this Midlife Maximum episode, we’re discussing key principles from her fourth book, Success from Anywhere. When I first heard the title of this book, I thought it was about working remotely. No. That’s what her first book is about, which is titled Working from Home. Success from Anywhere is about your relationship with work.  

That’s right, it's about your relationship with work. 

Karen reveals the "why" behind this book with logic and personal stories that will provoke the way you think about your relationship with work. On episode 57, a solo midweek episode, I'll give you my takeaway and my challenge for you to consider about your relationship with work. 

Start by listening to this conversation with Karen Mangia.  

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Welcome to another Bernie’s takeaway episode. Listen to episode 56 featuring Karen Mangia before you listen to this takeaway recap. 

Your work is not just about earning money or paying bills. Work has become an integral part of our lives, something that defines us and gives us a sense of purpose. However, the global pandemic has forced us to redefine our relationship with work, and Karen Mangia's book, "Success from Anywhere," provides help and hope to those who are struggling to find their place in this new reality.

The book encourages us to think about work as a place for everyone to live well and work well, to look at things through the lens of co-creation, and to prioritize what matters most. 

The book is a recommended read for anyone looking to understand your current relationship with work. 

I’ll leave you with this thought…I’ll call it my challenge…You know I like to offer you a challenge. 

Answer this question…What is your relationship with work? Framing it this way forces you to think about the role of work in a different way. The word “relationship” requires you to think of work differently. Do you like your work? Do you love your work? Where is your work in priority rank order in your life? All of these questions add up to “your relationship with work.” 

Understanding your relationship with work can help you decide things that you may want to change, or not, depending on how you answer the question, “what is your relationship with work?”

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In this episode, you’ll meet Marcia Donziger in a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode. 

Marcia was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer and was told that she would never have children at the age of 27. She went into remission at age 28 and six months later she got divorced. Marcia experienced a lot of adversity at a young age. Yet, she used each adversity as a stepping stone in her life. Marcia knew that she was meant for great things! 

Marcia started a non-profit that has been a blessing to many people. She just released a new book titled: You Are Meant for Great Things.  And, now she is a new season of life that you’re going to hear about in this episode.     

On episode 59 (a midweek episode) I will share my takeaways from my conversation with Marcia.  Start by listening to my full conversation on ep 58 with Marcia Donziger.  

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On this solo takeaway episode, you'll hear my thoughts and suggestion for you to consider from my conversation with Marcia Donziger on episode 58.  

Marcia Donziger's words of wisdom have stayed with me since our podcast recording. Her message was simple yet powerful: whatever adversity you face in life, embrace it as part of your story.

Marcia suggests embracing the 3 Ps: Pause, Pivot, and Propel. Take a moment to pause and reflect on your situation, pivot to find a new direction or way forward, and then propel yourself forward with renewed energy and purpose.

Of course, the 3 Ps will look different for everyone, and that's okay. Your story is unique, and no one else has experienced what you have. So, make your 3 Ps count and apply them in your own way to your story.

Remember that your story matters and it can be a blessing to others. By embracing your adversity and finding a way to move forward, you can inspire and help others who may be facing similar challenges.

I’ll leave you with this thought…I’ll call it my challenge…You know I like to offer you a challenge.

Find a way to embrace the 3 Ps in your own story. Take ownership of your adversity experiences and let them shape you, however they need to shape you. Don't resist it.

Your story matters. Others may need to hear your story to be blessed by it.

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In this BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode, Mike McKeown shares his transition from a focus on traditional things like career, family, and finances to living a life pleasing to God. 

Mike wants to leave a lasting impact, and he discovered true fulfillment by doing what his creator has gifted him with.

Here are the key points we discussed:

• Mike's goal was to build up a spiritual heritage and leave a legacy. He read the book "Die Broke" in 1993, which encouraged him to spend his money making memories and helping others. He realized that true fulfillment comes from doing what your creator has gifted you with. He didn't want to be on his deathbed wishing he had spent more time living life with God's purpose.
• Mike started a ministry with a friend called BibleBagMinistry.org, where he gives out Bible bags to people and meets their needs by giving out blankets, hats, and food.
• Mike encourages everyone to do their own research and come to their own conclusion about the existence of God, the truth of the Bible, and the resurrection of Jesus. 

Mike's story is an inspiration to anyone who is searching for fulfillment and purpose in life. He found his purpose by serving and giving to others, and by living a life pleasing to God.
 
As you listen to this episode think about how you're living your life according to the gifts given to you by your creator. 
 

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On this midweek solo episode, I share with you my main takeaway from my conversation with Mike McKeown on episode 60.

Mike made two key points. One is that he found a meaningful purpose later in life beyond the usual career, family,  and finances. In Mike's case, he discovered the meaning of fulfillment through serving others, which is pleasing to God. 
 
In this solo takeaway episode, I chose to focus on Mike's other point about reconciling your relationship with your creator by making a conscious decision about your beliefs pertaining to your life after death.

On this episode, I share my personal journey to faith and my beliefs about life after death. My journey wasn't a straight path. It didn't happen overnight. I was influenced in part by the story of Lee Strobel who wrote the book The Case for Christ (and 19 other books). 

As you listen to me share Lee Strobel's story and how it influenced me, I challenge you to think about what plans you have made for your eternity. If that sounds like an odd question, I'll remind you that the death rate is 100%. I'm going to die someday. You're going to die someday.  What are your plans?

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In a Midlife Maximum episode, Elizabeth Ledoux joins us to talk about her mission to help successful people transition from business ownership to live the life they want. 

As CEO of The Transition Strategists, Elizabeth creates programs for business owners' transitions to their next chapter to keep communities healthy by keeping businesses healthy, soccer games playing, money flowing, and relationships going. 

Her aim is to help business owners transition their assets to others, and create a ripple effect through an entire community.

Elizabeth believes that mom-and-pop businesses are the backbone of society, and when a business shuts down, it’s a big loss in a community or family. She encourages business owners to believe that transition planning could be the most important thing they do in their careers.

Elizabeth also talks about her Pathfinder Program, which helps people find their next adventure and a new purpose, whether or not they are a business owner. She encourages people to engage in self-discovery to find their self-purpose, and not to be afraid of retirement. When a business owner begins planning their transition, it creates opportunities for others, but they can be terrified if they haven’t found a purpose for their next adventure.

Catch my takeaway from my conversation with Elizabeth Ledoux on episode 63. 

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On this solo midweek episode, I share my takeaway from my conversation with Elizabeth Ledoux on episode 62. 

In my conversation with Elizabeth, we discussed that transitions for most business owners are inevitable. And, transitions can apply to all of us. Whether you're a business owner or not, planning a transition begins with finding your purpose.

If you're unhappy with your job in your current midlife season, instead of searching for a new job, focus on discovering your current purpose. What are you really good at? Do you have a hobby that you love that could become a viable business? Sometimes, we have to take action to see if we would love it as a job and to learn if it would be fulfilling.

It all starts with your "why," your purpose. For me, my why is educating and inspiring midlife people to find fulfillment. Shockingly, 78% of people I surveyed are not fulfilled.

Your purpose evolves throughout your lifetime, so don't get caught up in the treadmill of life. Take the time to ask yourself, "What is my current purpose?" Consider asking someone close to you. Others may see something in you that you don't see in yourself.

Catch my solo takeaway episode and commit to revisiting your current purpose. When was the last time you answered this question? Go ahead, ask yourself, what is your purpose?
 

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Episode 64 features Tom Schreier, founding director of the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame.

ILI is a different kind of higher education, offering "encore education" to people who are looking to find their purpose in their next stage of midlife season. 

Encore education refers to the growing trend of adults seeking secondary education after completing their careers. It's designed to help people think broadly and thoughtfully about their purpose, as they pivot to a new stage in life. 

ILI enables participants to attend with a community of like-minded people, where they enjoy making connections with others like them as well as university students and faculty. 

You'll hear Tom Schreier, explain how he found himself at a crossroads in his accomplished career when he was invited to start this new program at Notre Dame. 

ILI attendees, called fellows, don't receive a degree but instead leverage the resources of Notre Dame to discover an encore after their careers. Fellows interact with faculty, students, and each other, creating a dynamic that benefits everyone involved. ILI fellows are organized into cohorts, and each program runs from August through May, mirroring a full school year.

Prospective fellows should be finished with their careers and receptive to discerned transformation. Curiosity, open-mindedness, and a willingness to change one's identity are crucial traits for those looking to engage in encore education.

ILI is designed to help individuals ensure that the remaining decades of their lives are as purposeful and valuable as possible. The Inspired Leadership Initiative is reshaping how we view education and personal growth in later life.

Catch my upcoming Bernie's takeaway episode from my conversation with Tom Schreier on episode 65. But, start now with episode 64 to catch my full conversation with Tom. 

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Welcome to my takeaway episode for my conversation with Tom Schreier on episode 64.

Tom Schreier is the Founding Director of the Inspired Leadership Initiative (ILI) at the University of Notre Dame. Tom shared his journey to becoming the founding director of ILI, and his mission to help individuals in their midlife to find purpose and meaning in their life after completing a core career. These people know they have more to give but they don't know what they want to do next. 

I highly encourage you to listen to the full conversation with Tom on the previous episode.

My Key Takeaways:

• Tom emphasized how ILI is looking for people who, after completing their career are receptive to discerned transformation. They're curious and willing to think broadly about what they may want to do in their next chapter.
• The ILI program seeks people who are excited to engage in conversations and experience a self-discovery process that is crucial to finding purpose in this midlife chapter.
• Tom also explained how the ILI program is considered "encore education," where individuals in midlife have the opportunity to discover a new encore that can be their next chapter.

 
These three principles tie together into one cohesive mindset of people who know they can be a force for good in a new chapter in their life and they're willing to explore it in the ILI program in order to find it.

If you're interested in learning more about ILI and how this encore education program at the University of Notre Dame can help you find purpose in midlife, visit their website ili.nd.edu. 

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Episode 66 features Agi Keramidas, the host of the Personal Development Mastery podcast. Agi's BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) story explains that he is a dentist originally from Greece who moved to the UK in 2010.

In 2015, Agi completed a master's degree in aesthetic dentistry, but instead of feeling motivated to put his new knowledge into practice, he found himself completely unmotivated and wondering what was wrong with him.

Agi shares his personal development journey that led him to discover his passion for podcasting and his mission to share his learnings on personal development with others.

Throughout this episode, you learn about Agi's journey, including how attending a live Tony Robbins event helped him to overcome his fear of public speaking. We hear about Agi's love for podcasting and how it has allowed him to be creative and reach people around the globe. We also learn about Agi's fulfillment from his guest interviews and how he distills the lessons he learns into actionable points on his podcast.

Agi's story is a reminder that when we feel unfulfilled or discontent, we should take action.  As Agi says, "Do the thing you know you need to do but you've been putting it off. Do it now!"

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Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Agi Keramidas.

Agi Keramidas is a dentist turned personal development coach and host of the Personal Development Mastery podcast.

Agi shares his personal development journey, which began when he realized he was unmotivated to put into practice new skills from a Masters's Degree in Aesthetic Dentistry. 

He began reading books and attending seminars outside of dentistry. He attended a Tony Robbins live event in London, which was a lightbulb moment for him. He discovered his fear of public speaking and then took a five-day public speaking course, which boosted his confidence. 

He started his podcast in 2018 as a hobby and now has 298 episodes at the time of this recording. (I was his guest on episode 298!) 

Agi's personal development journey includes taking action to address what he discovered about himself. Agi's advice is to do the thing you need to do that you've been putting off.

What if you don't know what you need to do?

Wayne Gretzky, famously said, "You're guaranteed to not score a goal when you don't shoot the puck at the goal."

Taking some action gives you a chance of making progress on the thing you need to do. Taking no action is a guarantee of no progress.

Listen to this take away episode to consider this challenge. Share it with someone you know. 

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Welcome to this Midlife Fulfilled Maximum episode featuring Carly Roszkowski, Vice President of Financial Resilience at AARP.

Carly and I dive into the key findings of AARP's report titled "The Value of Experience: An Examination of Workers Ages 40-Plus," which is updated every five years. The most recent update was published in January 2023 and was based on a survey taken by 2,000 respondents over the age of 40 in the US labor force.

Carly shares that AARP is the nation's largest non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age, with 38 million members. 

We discussed conversationally the report's key findings:
Nearly all workers aged 40 and over seek employment that has meaning.

Work-life balance is essential, with over 40 million caregivers in the US and many workers requiring flexibility to care for loved ones.

Workplace flexibility has become a key requirement for accepting a new job, with hybrid work environments becoming more acceptable to employers.

Age discrimination persists in the workplace, with the majority of workers experiencing or witnessing it.

The report also shows that workers want to grow professionally, feel valued, included, and accepted, and bring a ton of value to an organization.

Carly shares that AARP uses these findings to speak with industry organizations, employers, and HR departments about including age in their DEI programs, the type of benefits that can hire and retain workers over 40, and the Employer's Pledge Program, where employers pledge to be an age-inclusive culture.

Carly is quick to emphasize that workers over age 40 have a wealth of experience, leadership, mentorship, and soft skills to offer, making them an asset to any organization.

Catch my entire, insightful conversation with Carly on this episode!

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In this Takeaway episode, I discuss the findings of the AARP report titled "The Value of Experience: An Examination of Workers Ages 40-Plus," from my conversation with Carly Roszkowski on episode 68. 

We discussed the key takeaways from the report, including the importance of meaningful work, work-life balance, workplace flexibility, and professional growth. We also delve into the reality of age discrimination and the benefits of a blended workforce of multiple generations.

Key Takeaways from the Report:

Workers over 40 seek employment that has meaning and feel valued, included, and accepted.

Work-life balance and workplace flexibility are crucial for accepting job offers.

Age discrimination persists in the workplace, and the majority supports strengthening age discrimination laws.

Professional growth is a priority.

The blended workforce of multiple generations is a reality, and it requires respect and a servant's mindset to be successful.

Tips for Thriving in Midlife Careers:

Treat all colleagues with respect and have a servant's mindset.

Be accountable and demonstrate a willingness to pull your weight and support your team.

If you're a leader, lead out in front with humility, a strong work ethic, and support for your team.

Partner with colleagues to complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Foster a positive work environment by partnering with your team to have the best possible experience.

My Takeaway Challenge:
Those of us over the age of 40 have a ton of wisdom, experience, and skills. I challenge you to go out of your way to foster a collaborative work environment with a servant's mindset. Partner with your colleagues to achieve the best possible experience for you and for your coworkers.

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Episode 70 features Brandon Rodriguez in a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode.

Brandon moved to Hollywood (CA) from Florida in his mid-twenties to pursue a career in acting. While he has experienced many good things in his film career, he realized after a few years that he was not being authentic, and this became a major struggle for his fulfillment.

For instance, Brandon was ashamed to admit he grew up in Florida, and this feeling of shame prevented him from being his true authentic self. During Covid, he recognized that he needed to deal with this. He gave himself permission to see a therapist and started attending a weekly men's group that meets every Thursday. This group of guys has become a significant part of his life, as they meet, talk, and hold each other accountable.

Through this journey, Brandon has learned what it means to be authentic. He realized that he needed to embrace who he really is with complete authenticity. He has found that being true to himself has brought him the most fulfillment in his life in Los Angeles.

Listen to hear Brandon's story and the lessons he has learned on his journey from Florida to Hollywood and his journey to fulfillment by embracing authenticity.

On my midweek episode 71, I'll share my takeaways from my conversation with Brandon and a challenge for you to consider on this topic. Start by listening to my full conversation with Brandon here on episode 70.

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Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Brandon Rodriguez on episode 70 about overcoming inauthenticity to find fulfillment. 

After he moved from Florida to Hollywood to become an actor, he came to realize that he lacked authenticity and struggled with coming to terms with it. He knew that he had been inauthentic in some situations and he knew he needed to hold himself accountable and deal with this.

Brandon shared that his upbringing gave him a strong foundation because his parents gave him unconditional love.

Brandon found resources to help him through his struggle with authenticity, including a therapist and a diverse group of guys who meet weekly and hold each other accountable.

We discussed how authenticity is a key part of the maturation process, and how it is an important part of finding fulfillment.

I challenge listeners to identify if you lack authenticity in any of the big four areas of your life: workplace, relationships, social media, or community.

I encourage you to take accountability if you lack authenticity in any of these areas and decide what action steps you will take to address it. This could include seeing a therapist, finding an accountability group, journaling, or prayer/meditation.

Also, ask yourself what is the impact on your life if you do nothing about inauthenticity in some area of your life.

This is my big take away from my conversation with Brandon Rodriguez. If you have your own takeaway, share it with me through one of my contact details below.

Remember, this takeaway episode is no substitute for my full conversation with Brandon!

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Episode 72 features Anne Witherspoon in a BF (before fulfillment) to AF (after fulfillment) episode.

Anne shares three BF to AF stories. The common theme among the three stories is her desire to find fulfillment by trying to do too much between her career, her family life, and her extracurricular activities.

Anne says that these burnouts led to a breakthrough when she allowed herself to unlock her creativity by writing a book. While she hopes her book Unicorn Leadership is helpful to others, she admits she had to get it out of her head for her own fulfillment.

Anne encourages us to discover our creativity, harness it and do good with it for our own fulfillment. If your creativity helps others, that's icing on the cake.

Listen to hear Anne's three BF to AF stories and the lessons she has learned.

On my midweek episode 73, I'll share my takeaways from my conversation with Anne and a challenge for you to consider on this topic. Start by listening to my full conversation with Anne here on episode 72.

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Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Anne Witherspoon on episode 72 about her three BF to AF journeys culminating in harnessing her creativity and finding fulfillment. 

In my takeaway episode, I'm discussing the importance of becoming self-aware of our creative talents and how pursuing them can bring tremendous fulfillment into our lives.

Many of us have talents that we may not even be aware of. It's crucial to give ourselves permission to explore and pursue them. When we do, we open up a world of possibilities that can lead to a life filled with creativity and passion.

However, many people are afraid to share their creations with the world. But it's crucial to embrace our creativity and overcome our fear of judgment. We should do it for ourselves and for the fulfillment it brings.

Anne Whitherspoon, who wrote a book to help others avoid mistakes she's made, is a great example of this. She overcame the thought that no one else was interested in her creation and wrote the book for herself.

In midlife, it's important to be mindful of who we are and to discover and pursue our creative talents. If you feel the need to create something, go for it!

My challenge to you is to answer this question.

What is your creative talent? If you know it, what are you doing with it? If you don't know it, there are many ways to find your creative outlet. What have you been putting off such as writing a book, taking guitar or dance lessons, learning to code, mentoring teenagers, or volunteering at an assisted living facility?

Giving yourself permission to find and pursue your creative talent can move the needle on the fulfillment meter in your soul. So, explore your options and see where they take you.

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On episode 74 you'll meet Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, an award-winning master-certified executive coach, personal brand strategist, and 3x Amazon best-selling author.

Dr. Walsh shares her insights on why it's so hard for people to come to terms with exploring new career options in midlife. She explains the sunk cost syndrome, where individuals have invested years of education and experience and feel that it makes no sense to course-correct. She also talks about the midlife pivot and how other responsibilities, such as aging parents, getting kids through college, saving in a 401K, and having a title and benefits, often encourage midlifers to ride it out until retirement.

She emphasizes that many people have tied their personal identity to their professional identity and never took the time to explore what they really want to do. As children, we dream about our careers, but as we age, we become less focused on our dreams and more practical about choosing a career path that leads to steady employment and the financial ability to have a house and family.

Dr. Walsh points out that doing what you love is not always a source of income. She encourages listeners not to blame themselves and reminds them that they did exactly what was expected of them.

Finally, Dr. Walsh shares that people who were encouraged to follow their dreams by their families when they were young are blessed to have the opportunity to do what they love in their career.

So, if you (or someone you know) are struggling to explore new career options in midlife, this episode is for you.

Tune in to hear Dr. Walsh's insights and advice on how to become a "career rebel" and take control of your professional life.

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Welcome to my takeaway episode from my conversation with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh on episode 74 about finding fulfillment in your midlife career.

In my takeaway episode, I'm discussing what you can do to make a career shift in midlife if you're not where you want to be.

If you're not fulfilled in your midlife career, you're not alone. In fact, it's not your fault that you are where you are in your career. 

My challenge to you is to answer this question. What are you doing about it? Remember that nothing changes if nothing changes.

Start by owning it.

Be self-aware that you're not where you want to be, and it's not your fault. Then, ask yourself "What am I going to do about it?

What are your current values? If your career doesn't align with your current values, that needs to change. Are you willing to address that imbalance?

Think about all the things you love to do where time flies and you're the most fulfilled.

On this episode, I challenge you to approach this conundrum with the mindset of owning that you're not where you want to be in your career. I remind you that if you believe you can, you're right. If you believe you can't, you're right.

A career rebel adopts the mindset of "I believe I can." A career rebel creates an action plan to find a career chapter that is fulfilling. 

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