50 is the New 30

How You Can Turn Your Midlife Crisis into Midlife Opportunity

In this episode of Being YOU!, we dive deep into the realm of midlife and explore how this significant milestone, the age of 50, can be a gateway to new possibilities and personal growth.

Rather than approaching it as a midlife crisis filled with anxiety and fear, we invite you to view it as a midlife opportunity, a chance to rediscover yourself and create the life you’ve always envisioned.

Turning 50 is often associated with mixed emotions. It symbolizes a turning point, where we find ourselves closer to retirement than ever before.

It’s a time when our mortality becomes undeniable, and we’re forced to confront questions about the life we’ve lived thus far.

Did we pursue our passions? Have we become the person we aspired to be? Are we where we thought we’d be at this stage?

These questions can trigger feelings of remorse, regret, and a longing for the vitality of youth.

However, this podcast episode takes a positive approach, highlighting the immense potential that lies within midlife.

Drawing inspiration from renowned author Brené Brown, we see midlife not as a crisis but as an unravelling—a profound moment where we feel an intense desire to live authentically, embracing our true selves.

While society often portrays midlife crises through clichés of sports cars and impulsive actions, the true battle is an internal one.

Men and women alike face a disconnection between who they’ve become and who they yearn to be. They may feel powerless to change their circumstances and trapped in roles they never intended to play.

However, the key insight we offer is this:


The battle lies within ourselves, not in our circumstances.

To seize the potential of midlife, we present three powerful strategies:

1. Reconnect with the Real You: Midlife is an opportune time to shed the masks we’ve worn for years and reveal our authentic selves.

2. Realign with Your Life Purpose: Finding meaning and purpose is essential for our overall well-being. By identifying our unique reason for being, we unlock a deeper sense of fulfillment, vitality, and even longevity.

3. Rejuvenate Your Inner Power: True power comes from within, and midlife can be a period of rejuvenation, where we tap into our inner strength and become the best version of ourselves.

Join us as we explore these strategies in greater detail and guide you toward turning your midlife crisis into a profound opportunity for growth, self-realization, and embracing the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.

Embrace the transformative power of midlife. Don’t let fear hold you back. It’s time to make 50 the new 30 and embark on a journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.



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Dr. Scott Zarcinas | Doctor, Author, SpeakerABOUT DOCTORZED

Dr. Scott Zarcinas (aka DoctorZed) is a doctor, author, and transformologist. He helps pro-active people to be more decisive, confident, and effective by developing a growth mindset so that they can maximize their full potential and become the person they are capable of being. DoctorZed gives regular workshops, seminars, presentations, and courses to support those who want to make a positive difference through positive action and live the life they want, the way they want, how they want.

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