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School of Midlife
Laurie Reynoldson
148 episodes
4 days ago
What if the best part of your life was still ahead of you? In this inspiring conversation, Laurie sits down with Kathi Holzer—a 67-year-old retiree who stumbled into painting after retirement and is now an award-winning artist. Kathi shares how she went from never having painted to creating pieces that now hang in homes across the country. This episode is a powerful reminder that your creativity doesn’t expire with age—and your next act could be your most fulfilling one yet. Kathi gets real a...
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What if the best part of your life was still ahead of you? In this inspiring conversation, Laurie sits down with Kathi Holzer—a 67-year-old retiree who stumbled into painting after retirement and is now an award-winning artist. Kathi shares how she went from never having painted to creating pieces that now hang in homes across the country. This episode is a powerful reminder that your creativity doesn’t expire with age—and your next act could be your most fulfilling one yet. Kathi gets real a...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Society & Culture
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School of Midlife
146. From Retirement to Reinvention: How One Woman Unlocked Her Hidden Creativity | Conversation with Kathi Holzer
What if the best part of your life was still ahead of you? In this inspiring conversation, Laurie sits down with Kathi Holzer—a 67-year-old retiree who stumbled into painting after retirement and is now an award-winning artist. Kathi shares how she went from never having painted to creating pieces that now hang in homes across the country. This episode is a powerful reminder that your creativity doesn’t expire with age—and your next act could be your most fulfilling one yet. Kathi gets real a...
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5 days ago
49 minutes

School of Midlife
145. What Are You Actually Claiming in Midlife? (Because Hoping Isn't Enough)
You don’t get what you don’t claim—so what are you ready to stop whispering about and start declaring? 🎙 Episode Summary: Midlife isn’t the time to keep performing, people-pleasing, or pretending. It’s the moment to finally get honest about what you actually want—not what you've been told to want, conditioned to want, or praised for wanting. In this fiery solo episode, Laurie drops the mic on why high-achieving women feel stuck, even when their lives “look good on paper,” and reveals the powe...
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1 week ago
23 minutes

School of Midlife
144. The Real Reason Diets Don't Work After 40 (And What Actually Does) | with Juliana Leamen
What if you could use “weight release” to get back to who you were always meant to be? 💬 Episode Summary: In this empowering conversation, I sit down with Juliana Leamen, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, podcast host, and bestselling author, to explore a radically different approach to weight loss and wellness in midlife. Juliana brings the receipts—blending science, functional genomics, and feminine wisdom—to help high-achieving women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s ditch the punishm...
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1 week ago
50 minutes

School of Midlife
143. You’re Not Here to Be the Martyr: Reclaiming Your Life in Midlife
What if being called “selfish” was actually your first clue that you’re finally doing it right? Episode Summary: We’ve been taught our whole lives that putting ourselves first is selfish. That the gold star goes to the woman who juggles all the balls, sacrifices the most, and never drops a single one—especially not the ones tied to motherhood, marriage, or work. But what if that’s the exact mindset that’s keeping you stuck? In this episode, we’re flipping the script on what it means to be “se...
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2 weeks ago
35 minutes

School of Midlife
142. From Abuse to Act Three: How One Woman Rebuilt Her Life (and a Business) | Conversation with Megan Hodgdon
This is the story of what happens when a woman finally says: enough. In this deeply moving episode of The School of Midlife, Laurie is joined by Megan Hodgdon—a survivor, entrepreneur, award-winning food artist, and living proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. Megan’s journey includes surviving two abusive marriages, navigating the court system, rebuilding trust, reclaiming her identity, and eventually launching a thriving charcuterie business—Boise Beauty Boards—that’s earned...
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2 weeks ago
52 minutes

School of Midlife
141. What If This Isn’t All There Is? The Real Talk You’ve Been Avoiding
In this episode, host Laurie Reynoldson dives into a truth many high-achieving women avoid admitting: the discomfort, guilt, and conditioning around prioritizing ourselves. We’re in midlife—when everyone wants us to believe we should be winding down, focusing on others, or finally feeling “settled.” But what if this is actually the season when you’re supposed to become more of yourself? What if the life you've built isn't the life you truly want? Laurie unpacks: Why we wait for a crisis to fi...
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4 weeks ago
35 minutes

School of Midlife
140. Stronger, Not Smaller: The Midlife Health Reframe You Didn't Know You Needed | A Conversation with Renee Bellinger
What if the secret to feeling strong and confident in midlife isn’t about starting over—but finally doing the small, sustainable things you've been avoiding? In this episode, host Laurie Reynoldson talks with Renee Bellinger, a certified nutrition and health mindset coach with a background in counseling psychology. Renee is on a mission to help high-achieving midlife women get out of the all-or-nothing trap and finally build the foundation their future selves can stand on—without crash diets,...
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1 month ago
54 minutes

School of Midlife
139. Midlife Isn't a Crisis. It's the Opportunity You've Been Waiting for
Have you been wondering…Is this a midlife crisis? Nope. It’s not. Not even close. In this episode, Laurie Reynoldson is blowing up the outdated narrative that midlife has to be a downward spiral. If you've found yourself waking up, feeling like something’s off—or like the life you’ve built doesn’t quite fit anymore—it’s not a crisis. It’s a damn awakening. We're diving deep into what’s actually going on for high-achieving midlife women: the identity shifts, the whispers of “more,” the restles...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

School of Midlife
138. Don’t Lose Her: Keeping the “Retreat You” in Everyday Life
Search terms: midlife retreat, post-retreat integration, women’s retreats, midlife transformation, personal growth for women 40+, retreat aftercare, School of Midlife podcast Episode Summary: Coming home from retreat is magical… and also really tricky. You’ve just spent days immersed in clarity, deep conversation, and the energy of other women doing the same work. And then? Real life comes rushing back—laundry, emails, carpools, deadlines—and suddenly it feels like the “retreat you” is slippi...
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1 month ago
36 minutes

School of Midlife
137. You Don't Need Their Permission Anymore (Midlife Truth Bomb)
In this episode: midlife podcast for women, people pleasing in midlife, midlife empowerment, stop asking for permission, confidence after 40, personal growth for high-achieving women, School of Midlife podcast, Laurie’s midlife journey Episode Summary: In this week’s firecracker of an episode, Laurie gets real about a midlife realization that changes everything: you don’t need anyone’s permission to live your best life. Not your partner’s, not your boss’s, not society’s, and definitely not y...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

School of Midlife
136. When You Finally Decide to Stop Waiting and Start Living | A Conversation with Judith Balis
In This Episode: Midlife mindset, midlife transformation, high-achieving women, midlife identity shift, trusting yourself, bold moves in midlife, intuitive decisions, permission to change, midlife clarity, living your best life Show Notes: You don’t need to burn your life to the ground to build something that finally feels like you. You just need to stop waiting for permission. In this powerful conversation, Laurie sits down with Best Life Retreat alum and bold midlife trailblazer Judi...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

School of Midlife
135. Why You Still Feel “Not Enough” in Midlife After Crushing Big Goals—and How to Fix It
You know that feeling when you should be celebrating—but instead, you're mentally already onto the next thing? You hit a milestone—moved into a new house, crushed a personal challenge, finished a retreat—and instead of basking in your badassery, your brain starts whispering: "Yeah, but what now?" or worse, "That wasn’t enough." In this solo episode, I (Laurie) invite you into a mindset shift that high-achieving women in midlife desperately need: moving from the Gap (what you haven’t done) to ...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

School of Midlife
134. What If You Could Stop Feeling Guilty for Doing What's Best for You? | A Conversation with Jessica Frew
In This Episode: midlife women, decision-making coach, overcoming guilt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, bold choices, Jessica Frew ✨ What would your life look like if you stopped living by everyone else’s rules? In this guest episode of The School of Midlife, Laurie sits down with Jessica Frew—author, speaker, and Bold Decision Coach—on the launch day of her brand-new book, Shove Your Shoulds. Jessica shares her incredible personal journey, from navigating a mixed-orientation marriage and di...
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2 months ago
44 minutes

School of Midlife
133. No Boys Allowed: Why Midlife Women Need Spaces of Their Own | Replay
In This Episode: midlife coaching for women, female empowerment, gender bias, professional women, menopause, identity shift ✨ Show Notes: Ever been called aggressive when you were just being assertive? Or a “bitch” when you were just doing your job well? In this powerful replay episode of The School of Midlife, host Laurie Reynoldson shares why she made the intentional decision to work exclusively with women—and why creating a “No Boys Allowed” space matters more than ever. From corpora...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

School of Midlife
132. Why Smart Women Procrastinate (And What Clutter Is Trying to Tell You) | A Conversation with Dr. Christine Li
In This Episode: procrastination coach, clutter in midlife, anxiety, nervous system regulation, midlife women, productivity tips ✨ Show Notes: What if your procrastination isn’t about laziness at all—but about overwhelm, anxiety, and old habits? In this week’s special guest episode of The School of Midlife, Laurie sits down with Dr. Christine Li, New York-based clinical psychologist, productivity expert, and host of the Make Time for Success podcast—also known online as The Procrastination Co...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

School of Midlife
131. Life Lately, Real Talk, and What's Next for the School of Midlife
In This Episode: midlife coaching, women over 40, Best Life Retreat, personal growth, identity shift, inspiration ✨ Show Notes: We're back—with boxes, big feelings, and big updates. In this casual catch-up episode of The School of Midlife, Laurie Reynoldson shares a behind-the-scenes look at what’s been going on: selling a house, moving into a new one, and navigating midlife transitions with as much grace (and humor) as possible. It’s part life update, part pep talk, and part reminder that pe...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

School of Midlife
130. The Midlife Wake-Up Call You Didn't Know You Needed | Replay
In this episode: midlife changes, major life transition, starting over at 40, career change in midlife, relationship shift, rediscovering self, big life decisions Episode Summary: Sometimes the biggest changes in life don’t look like breakdowns—they look like breakthroughs in disguise. In this replay episode, I’m sharing the messy, honest, and deeply human side of navigating big change in midlife. Whether it’s a new career, a relationship ending, kids growing up, or just waking up and realiz...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

School of Midlife
129. How to Escape the Midlife Achievement Trap | Replay
In this episode: midlife burnout, high achievers, success trap, midlife coaching, feeling unfulfilled, chasing success, overachiever exhaustion, redefining success in midlife Episode Summary: Do you ever feel like no matter how much you achieve, it’s never quite enough? Like you’ve ticked every box, reached every goal, done all the things “right”… and still find yourself wondering why it doesn’t feel better? In this replay episode of The School of Midlife Podcast, we’re getting honest about ...
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2 months ago
30 minutes

School of Midlife
128. Stop Waiting for January—Your Midlife Reset Starts Now
Forget “New Year, New Me.” In this episode of The School of Midlife podcast, Laurie makes the case for why August (or early September) is actually the best time to reset your habits, routines, and priorities—way better than January’s cold, dark, post-holiday slump. She unpacks the natural cycles of rest, planting, growth, pruning, and harvest, and shows you how to use this season’s momentum to reflect, realign, and make intentional changes. You’ll learn why working with nature’s rhythm ...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

School of Midlife
127. What to Do When the Life You Built Isn't the Life You Want? | Replay
This week, I'm sharing one of the most-loved episodes of the School of Midlife Podcast—because it’s just that important. And, because life is lifing (hello, packing chaos and writing deadlines), I’m walking my talk and letting this replay stand in its power. We’re diving into the concept of Adult Dreams—and why so many of us in midlife wake up realizing we’ve been living the life our fifth-grade self dreamed up. Or worse, the one someone else dreamed for us. It served us for a while… until it...
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3 months ago
47 minutes

School of Midlife
What if the best part of your life was still ahead of you? In this inspiring conversation, Laurie sits down with Kathi Holzer—a 67-year-old retiree who stumbled into painting after retirement and is now an award-winning artist. Kathi shares how she went from never having painted to creating pieces that now hang in homes across the country. This episode is a powerful reminder that your creativity doesn’t expire with age—and your next act could be your most fulfilling one yet. Kathi gets real a...