The Myth of The Midlife Crisis: Regaining Control of Middlescence with Barbara Waxman

The Myth of The Midlife Crisis: Regaining Control of Middlescence with Barbara Waxman

June 2, 2026 · 40 min · Season 1 · Episode 378

About this episode

Emily Capodilupo interviews Barbara Waxman about the concept of middlescence and its implications for personal growth during midlife.

In this episode, Emily Capodilupo sits down with gerontologist, leadership coach, and author of The Middlescence Manifesto Barbara Waxman to explore the powerful idea of “middlescence” — a transformative stage of life between young and late adulthood. Together, they unpack why midlife isn’t a crisis, but an opportunity for reinvention, alignment, and growth. Listeners will learn how mindset, purpose, relationships, and joy directly impact an individual’s healthspan and longevity. Emily and Ba...

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