Life rarely follows a straight path. Life is not linear. We're going along just fine until we're disrupted, detoured, or even "knocked off our rails."

All of this shapes our lives and our stories in ways we don’t expect and we often don’t plan for.

In this episode, I do a book report on a few of the powerful lessons I learned from Bruce Feiler’s book Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age. There is much to learn from this book, and in no way do I cover it all in this episode, but I definitely couldn't skip over an overview to "lifequakes," the life-altering, identity-shifting, events that pivot your life.

Here's what I know: disruptions are actually normal and part of life.

We’ll talk about:

• The difference between everyday disruptors and lifequakes
• Why midlife is the perfect season to rethink your path
• How acceptance is the starting line for rebuilding your life
• Why life doesn’t have to be linear — and why that’s good news

If you’re navigating change, feeling unsettled, or simply wondering how to “do midlife well,” this conversation will give you hope, perspective, and tools for the journey.

ALSO, I want to invite you to join me in Do Midlife Well - a book club with benefits. We're going to intentionally do the next season of our lives well. Join now and let's do this!

I also mentioned several previous episodes in this episode. Here are links for you:

#3: The Struggle of Divas, Princesses, and Queens

#8: Seasons of Growth: The Story Within the Rings

#15: In Limbo | Navigating the In-Between Seasons of Life

#16: Eye of the Storm | College Move-in Day

#17: You've Changed | Becoming Who You are Meant to Be

#18: Your Identity Redefined: The Death and Rebirth of You

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In this episode, I explore the kind of life changes that don’t just shift your circumstances, but they redefine who you are. These catalytic changes knock you off your feet and force you to grieve your old identity while stepping into a new one.

I share insights on why these changes feel like both a death and a rebirth, how to navigate the fragile space between who you were and who you’re becoming, and why embracing flexibility is really important.

I tell you how becoming a mother wasn't just additive in my life, it was transformative. I challenge you to see transformative change not as an ending, but as part of the next chapter of your life.

I invite you to join me in "Do Midlife Well" starting in mid-September. Join here.

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Reinvention isn’t a just for a midlife "crisis." It’s a midlife power move.

We’ve all heard the phrase, “You’ve changed.” Sometimes it’s said with admiration, other times with judgment. But the truth is, change is part of being alive. In this episode, I share a personal story about reconnecting with an old friend and reflecting on just how much life, loss, and growth reshape us over time.

From the big shifts like raising kids, facing hardships, and moving through life transitions, to the small everyday habits that quietly evolve, I explore why change isn’t something to fear, but something to embrace.

You’ll be encouraged to take inventory of your own life, loosen your grip on who you “used to be,” and step with intention into the person you’re becoming.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re still the same as you used to be or realized you don’t want to be the same, this conversation will remind you that growth and change is a sign of strength, not something to be ashamed of.

Tune in. You're going to love this one and might be inspired to refresh, readjust, or reinvent yourself and your life!

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