#38 - Amy Schroeder - Redefining Midlife: We Are in The Midst

About this episode

Amy Schroeder discusses redefining midlife and the importance of connection and storytelling.

In this bite-sized episode, I sit down with Amy Schroeder, founder of The Midst, an online magazine that’s redefining what it means to thrive in midlife. Amy shares how a personal blog about perimenopause turned into a global community of women living midlife on their own terms. We talk about the power of honest storytelling, the importance of connection, and why midlife isn’t a time to slow down—it’s a time to step fully into who we are. We also dive into: ✅ How midlife is the longest and ...

People in this episode

Host: Shelley Doyle

Guest: Amy Schroeder

Topics covered

• midlife
• community
• storytelling
• personal growth
• women's empowerment

Keywords

• midlife
• perimenopause
• community
• women
• storytelling
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Midst

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