Midlife Circus

Burning Matches Media

Midlife isn’t the end — it’s the evolution of Gen X. Hosted by Brent Drever and Rob Espenel, Midlife Circus is where real conversations meet reinvention. Like any good circus, midlife is part chaos, part wonder — a stage for learning new acts. From careers and relationships to purpose and adventure, Rob and Brent explore the unpredictable, messy, and meaningful middle of life with humor, honesty, and a touch of rebellion. Pull up a seat under the tent — and get ready to laugh, reflect, and rediscover what’s possible in Your Next Great Act.

  1. 11 มี.ค.

    Getting Honest With Your Money — So You Have More Options

    Message the Show In this episode, Brent and Rob explore one of the biggest hidden barriers to your next great act: truly understanding your personal expenses. From the “one-off” costs that somehow show up every year to the money stories we carry from childhood, they unpack why avoidance makes finances feel more complicated than they need to be. This isn’t about budgeting or restriction — it’s about clarity. By revisiting the two numbers — what you spend and what you have — they explain how getting honest with your annual spending can simplify your financial life and create real optionality for what comes next.   Links, resources, books mentioned: Join the Midlife Circus Community on Substack  Follow us: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTubeVisit Episode WebsiteThe Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel(This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links—at no extra cost to you.)   Topics we are covering in this episode: The gap between what you think you spend and what you actually spend can be meaningful — and that gap shapes what you believe is possible.“One-off” expenses rarely stay one-off — they’re part of the rhythm of life.Avoidance is what makes personal finances feel heavy and complicated. Clarity simplifies the story.This isn’t about budgeting. It’s about truth.Simplifying your accounts — both expenses and assets — can give you a clearer, calmer view of your financial picture.The money stories you carry quietly influence how you earn, save, and spend.When you know your numbers, you stop guessing — and that’s where optionality begins.

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  2. 4 มี.ค.

    The 10-Year Letter to Yourself: Relationships, Health, and What Matters Most

    Message the Show What would your future-self want you to hear right now? In this episode, Rob and Brent write letters to themselves from ten years in the future—and then read them out loud. What follows is an honest, emotional conversation about relationships, health, risk, and the quiet shifts that happen in midlife. From evolving family dynamics to staying physically resilient and letting go of the need to control outcomes, this episode blends vulnerability, laughter, and practical insight into a simple reminder: while we can’t control the future, we can influence it by how we show up today.   Links, resources, books mentioned: Join the Midlife Circus Community on Substack  Follow us: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTubeVisit Episode WebsiteThe Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins(This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links—at no extra cost to you.)   Topics we are covering in this episode: Writing a letter from your future self is a powerful way to get clear on what actually matters now.Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a transition, and how you show up determines what the next decade looks like.Health works best as a filter for decisions, not a short-term goal or catchphrase.Strong relationships evolve when you stay present, let go of control, and make room for change.You don’t need to eliminate risk—just approach it with intention and preparation.Vulnerability, especially when shared with someone you trust, deepens connection and self-awareness.While we can’t control the future, the choices we make today have more influence than we think.

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Midlife isn’t the end — it’s the evolution of Gen X. Hosted by Brent Drever and Rob Espenel, Midlife Circus is where real conversations meet reinvention. Like any good circus, midlife is part chaos, part wonder — a stage for learning new acts. From careers and relationships to purpose and adventure, Rob and Brent explore the unpredictable, messy, and meaningful middle of life with humor, honesty, and a touch of rebellion. Pull up a seat under the tent — and get ready to laugh, reflect, and rediscover what’s possible in Your Next Great Act.

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