Something Feels Off in Midlife. Here's Why.

About this episode

This episode explores the discomfort and identity shifts that can occur during midlife.

Something strange happens in midlife. One day the life we built stops fitting. Not because it’s bad. Not because we failed. But because it no longer tells the truth about who we are. This film explores why midlife can suddenly feel uncomfortable, restless, or quietly misaligned even when life looks stable from the outside. We talk about identity shifts, survival roles, nervous system fatigue, and why this season often brings a deeper pull toward honesty and meaning. If you’ve been feeling...

People in this episode

Host: Shannon

Topics covered

• midlife
• identity shifts
• nervous system fatigue
• honesty
• meaning

Keywords

• midlife crisis
• identity
• survival roles
• nervous system
• meaning

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