Midlife Recreated: At 52, I ditched the “shoulds” and rewrote the script. Now it’s your turn. Let me help you build a life of joy, travel, purpose—and fewer boring expectations. 50 Shades of Should isn’t a crisis—it’s a comeback to Your Dreams!
Let’s not sugarcoat it.
You’ve driven 45 minutes across town, through construction, with no A/C, to show a house to someone who texts you “Oops! Can we reschedule?”You’ve staged a living room with Target clearance pillows, only to have the seller “rearrange it” to look like grandma’s doll muse...
Remember When a Pager Was the Pinnacle of Tech?
Let’s rewind the clock for a moment.
You remember your first pager, right? That little black box clipped to your belt that made you feel like the CEO of something (even if it was just the carpool schedule). Someone beeped you and you were like, “...
Let’s talk about the dream.
You know the one I’m talking about.The one they started planting in your brain around the time you opened your first 401(k):“Work hard now… so you can enjoy life later.”
So we did.We worked. We saved. We skipped the extra guac.We listened to financial advisors who w...
For all of us who bet on the job, bank account, and "someday love"—and woke up wondering if we accidentally retired from romance too.
Let’s talk about something that makes midlifers squirm more than a swimsuit fitting under fluorescent lights: finding love at our age.
I’m not talking about Ha...
Let’s just call it what it is.
You’re over 60. You’ve got no kids. And somewhere between watching The Crown reruns and Googling “why does my knee sound like popcorn?” — you started wondering…
“Is this it?”
Now, don’t get me wrong — life without kids has its perks:
No surprise FaceTimes from ...
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Let’s have a little heart-to-heart—with your mirror.
Yep, that one. The one above the sink that used to say, “Lookin’ good, superstar.” Now it kinda whispers, “Oof. We’ve seen some things.”
Because let’s be honest: Midlife hits a little different when the mi...
Let’s go there.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been getting more and more of those messages lately—the “Did you hear?” texts. The “Gone too soon” Facebook posts.
53. 58. 64.And it hits you.What the actual f**k?
Worked their whole life.Busted their ass.Sacrificed vacations, skipped...
Let’s talk man to man—or man to whoever’s reading this (hi, ladies—I see you forwarding this to your husband, brother, or ex who still wears his college hoodie).
Because here's the truth:A lot of men hit 45+ and start feeling like they’ve peaked.Not in a dramatic, cry-on-the-floor way—but in t...
The Art of Allowing over 45 (and Finally Booking the Damn Trip)
Let’s talk about that trip.You know the one.
The once-in-a-lifetime, soul-recharging, Pinterest-board-worthy getaway that’s been living rent-free in your head for the past decade.
Maybe it’s sipping wine in Tuscany.Maybe it’s wand...
Let’s talk about that strange stage of life when the front door stops revolving, the snack drawer actually stays full, and your kid’s laundry no longer multiplies like rabbits on spring break.
Yep. You’re officially in “they’re about to leave for college or finally did” territory.
And while every...
(Because Apparently, You Missed the Funeral)
Let’s talk about something we all secretly suspect but are too tired, polite, or over-scheduled to admit:
You’ve gone missing.No, not your body. That still shows up to work, school drop-offs, the HOA meetings, and the obligatory birthday dinners for pe...
Let’s rip the Band-Aid off, shall we?
You look at your career and think, “This isn’t what I signed up for.”You check your retirement account and think, “Is this a joke?”You tell yourself you should be grateful, but deep down, you’re feeling... done.
Welcome to the moment millions of men and women...
Midlife Recreated: At 52, I ditched the “shoulds” and rewrote the script. Now it’s your turn. Let me help you build a life of joy, travel, purpose—and fewer boring expectations. 50 Shades of Should isn’t a crisis—it’s a comeback to Your Dreams!
