149 - What Nobody Tells You About Aging

About this episode

The episode explores listener-submitted questions and stories about navigating midlife, sharing insights on health, identity, and the joys of aging.

If you could go back and give your 30-year-old self a heads-up about the decade to come, what would you say? Today, we're diving into a collection of listener-submitted questions and stories about the transitions of midlife. What are the secrets to navigating the middle years with grace (and a sense of humor)? On today's show, we answer listener questions about the things they wish they'd known before entering midlife. We're covering it all: health, wealth, identity shifts, and the surprising joy of finally not caring what other people think. From navigating the "sandwich generation" and shifting career priorities to the physical changes no one prepares you for, we're sharing the wisdom, the warnings, and the silver linings of entering your second act. It's the honest conversation with your older self you wish you could have had a decade ago. Whether you're approaching midlife or already in the thick of it, this episode is packed with "I wish I knew" insights you won't want to miss. Follow us on Instagram: @every.body.talks @jenngiamo @schully Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening. Apple Podcasts Spotify Be…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lori Schulweis, Jenn Giamo

Topics covered

• aging
• midlife transitions
• health
• identity shifts
• career changes
• self-acceptance

Keywords

• midlife
• aging
• health
• identity
• career
• self-acceptance
• listener questions

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