Now What

Melissa Murphy
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Welcome to Now What, the podcast that dives into the heart of midlife and all its twists and turns. Whether you're feeling lost, bored, or wondering what your next move should be, you're not alone. Join Melis as she explores the ups, downs, and everything in between, offering insights and real talk to help you find your way through this new chapter. Together, we'll navigate the midlife maze and discover what's next. Let's go!

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    (#65) Midlife Graduation: The Plot Twist No One Warned You About

    "It's not just our kids graduating… we are too." Graduation season hits different when you're the parent. One minute you're clapping, cheering, taking a million photos… …and the next you're crying in your car over the last lunchbox. Because here's the truth no one talks about: This isn't just their transition—it's yours too. In this solo episode, Melis gets real about the emotional whiplash of graduation season, the identity shift that follows, and the big question lurking underneath it all… Now What?! 🎧 In This Episode, We Get Into: Why graduation feels like an emotional identity crisis no one warned you about The quiet reality of being needed less… and what the hell to do with that The toxic pull of comparison season (aka everyone's highlight reel vs your real life) Your official permission slip to stop living for everyone else and start your reset 🔥 REAL TALK MOMENT: You don't have to have it all figured out. Melis is 53 and still asking "what do I want to be when I grow up?"—and guess what… that's not failure. That's freedom. Graduation isn't just a milestone for your kids… It's a mirror. Everything is shifting. And maybe—just maybe—that's exactly what you needed. And remember, midlife isn't a crisis - it's a plot twist. xoxo melis 📲 CONTACT Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com Instagram: @motivatewithmelis YouTube: @MelissaMurphyNowWhatPodcast Website: https://motivatewithmelis.com ⭐️ RateThisPodcast.com/nowwhatwithmelis (5 stars only… we're fragile in midlife, okay? 😂)

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    (#64) Nobody Talks About What Men Feel in Midlife (So I Asked My Husband 😏)

    GLOSS SQUAD… buckle up because PAPI is BACK and this one? This one is unfiltered, slightly chaotic, and accidentally turned into a couples therapy session 😅 We talk a lot about midlife for women… but today? We flipped the mic and got REAL about what's actually going on in a man's head. And let's just say… they're feeling it too 👀 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE GET INTO: 💭 Do men actually feel the midlife shift… or just joke their way through it? (hint: they feel it… they just don't talk about it) 💼 The silent pressure men carry: career, money, kids, and figuring out what's next at 50+ ❤️ What men wish women understood (this got REAL fast 😅) including the gym vs. couch debate that almost ended us 🤯 The unexpected part of midlife no one talks about: identity shifts, empty-ish nests… and suddenly not knowing what to do at night 💡 REAL TALK TAKEAWAY Men might not say it out loud… but midlife hits them too. It just shows up as: pressure quiet stress and a lot of "I'll deal with it later" energy So maybe… we all just talk about it more. (Or at least argue about it on a podcast 🤷‍♀️) Because midlife isn't a crisis — it's a plot twist. xoxo melis Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com Instagram: @motivatewithmelis YouTube: @MelissaMurphyNowWhatPodcast Website: https://motivatewithmelis.com ⭐️ Loved this episode? Laugh, relate, and then go do us a favor…. leave a 5-star review ONLY (we're not accepting anything less, respectfully 😌) 👉 RateThisPodcast.com/nowwhatwithmelis

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    (#63) "Stop Playing Detective" - How to Talk to Teens with Communication Strategist, Maria Iams (rerun)

    HOOPS & GLOSS! Do you have teens? Are you around teens? Do you have younger kids who will become teens at some point in their lives? Then you DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! Melis has the most fascinating conversation with Communication Strategist Maria Iams. Maria gives simple communication tools on how to connect with your teenager…and they're easier than you think! Here's what's coming at ya: "Parents…you need to be better listeners!" …Maria explains why this is crucial! Learn how to communicate with your teens from a language of "compliance (don't touch the stove, you will burn yourself), to a language of "connection" and "collaboration" FInd out the #1 tip of what NOT to do when you first see your teenager (and learn how Melis already broke that rule first thing that morning ;) This episode is a GAME CHANGER and will help you become closer to your teenagers! Check it out, Glossers! xoxo melis 🎧 Listen Now: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-what/id1828005485 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MbAB2rFGYnUijWehLtN4C 💬 Let's Stay Connected: 📲 CONTACT Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com Instagram: @motivatewithmelis YouTube: @MelissaMurphyNowWhatPodcast Website: https://motivatewithmelis.com ✨ And Remember… Midlife isn't a crisis — it's a plot twist. xoxo melis

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    (#62) - The Season of Disruption: Why Midlife Is Your Expansion Era - Solo with Melis

    "Maybe the problem isn't that you want more… maybe you've outgrown what you built." Midlife isn't where you slow down — it's where you expand. This week, Melis is calling it out: 👉 This is the season of disruption. You can have a life that looks good on paper… and still feel restless. That doesn't make you ungrateful — it means you're evolving. 🔥 In This Episode: Why "I should be happy" is keeping you stuck The guilt around wanting more (and why it's not the problem) The truth about feeling restless or "off" The reframe: you've outgrown what you built Why midlife is your expansion era — not your ending 💥 Mic-Drop Moments: "Wanting more does not make you ungrateful." "You can love your life and still outgrow it." "Two things can be true at the same time." "We are not done." 🚀 Your Challenge: Do one thing today. Send the email Sign up for the class Start the thing you've been putting off Because clarity doesn't come from thinking — it comes from moving. 🎧 Listen Now: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-what/id1828005485 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MbAB2rFGYnUijWehLtN4C 💬 Let's Stay Connected: 🌐 https://motivatewithmelis.com 📩 info@motivatewithmelis.com 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motivatewithmelis ✨ And Remember… Midlife isn't a crisis — it's a plot twist. xoxo melis

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    (#61) Why NOT Me? - with Elle Casselman (Part 2 of 2)

    SQUAD! In Part 2 of this conversation, digital creator and athlete Elle Cassellman shares what happens when you decide to dream bigger than the plan you originally had for your life. From getting into UCLA after being told she never would… to building confidence through faith, consistency, and bold action… this episode is about showing up even when nothing feels guaranteed. In this episode, they talk about: • chasing purpose • creating impact through content • taking risks — like walking into a Baywatch audition without registration • trusting that imperfect progress can still lead somewhere powerful Because reinvention doesn't have an age requirement. and remember, midlife isn't a crisis, it's a plot twist. xoxo melis 🏃‍♀️ Elle's LA Marathon Training Partner Elle is training with Endorphins Running. Use code ELLE for training plans and support. 📲 CONNECT WITH ELLE Instagram: @elleevancasselman 💌 CONNECT WITH MELIS Instagram: @motivatewithmelis YouTube: Melissa Murphy Now What Podcast Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com Website: https://motivatewithmelis.com

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    (#60) She Bet on Herself at 21 — Reinvention Starts Early - with Elle Casselman (Part 1 of 2)

    Nobody talks about reinvention starting this early. In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Melis sits down with digital creator and lifelong athlete Elle Cassellman — someone she has known since Elle was a teenager, and who is now boldly carving her own path at just 21. From navigating COVID during high school to rediscovering purpose through running, transferring colleges against the norm, and training alone before sunrise, Elle shares what it really looks like to bet on yourself before the world expects you to. This episode is about discipline. It's about courage. It's about choosing growth over comfort — even when it feels lonely. And just when Elle begins creating a life she loves… an unexpected opportunity changes everything. Part 2 drops next week. Because reinvention isn't reserved for midlife. Sometimes the plot twist begins at 21. 📲 Connect with Elle Instagram: @elleevancasselman 💌 Connect with Melis Instagram: @motivatewithmelis YouTube: Melissa Murphy Now What Podcast Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com Website: https://motivatewithmelis.com

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    (#59) Never Too Late to Pivot: From Microsoft to Mayor with Kevin Wilk

    SQUAD! What happens when a political science major pivots to acting, travels the world, builds a career in tech… and then decides to run for mayor? This week on Now What?!, I sit down with my friend, former Microsoft coworker, proud UCLA Bruin, and current Walnut Creek Mayor Kevin Wilk to talk about reinvention, leadership, and why it's never too late to change direction. We get real about local politics, community challenges, standing up against hate, and yes… we still make time to talk Original Joe's, retro dance nights, and Bruins basketball. In this episode we talk about: • Kevin's full-circle journey from corporate tech to public service • Why purpose and happiness matter more than titles or income • The biggest issues facing Walnut Creek today • How local leaders are working together — and what gives him hope Enjoy and remember...midlife isn't a crisis - it's a plot twist! xoxo melis 🎙️ Guest Info Instagram: @kevin_wilk Facebook: Kevin Wilk 💌 Connect with Melissa / Now What?! 📩 Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com 🌐 Website: https://motivatewithmelis.com 📱 Instagram: @motivatewithmelis ▶️ YouTube: @MelissaMurphyNowWhatPodcast

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    (#58) You're Not the Problem — The Freedom Formula with Lori Montry

    SQUAD… this one is a deep exhale and a full-body "oh my God… same." In this episode, I'm joined by Lori Montry — somatic healing practitioner, author of You're Not the Problem, and creator of the Freedom Formula (a nervous system–based roadmap for sustainable behavior change). Lori's message is simple… and life-changing: you are not the problem. Your patterns aren't proof you're broken — they're proof you adapted. And the best part? You can adapt again… this time to return to you. What we get into Why trauma isn't logical — it lives in the nervous system Dissociation as a brilliant survival strategy (and why it can follow you into adulthood) The moment survival stops protecting you… and starts suffocating you The 3 foundational ingredients for real change: safety, capacity, and energy Lori's big promise: there is a pathway out — and it's clear If you've been feeling… Overwhelmed. Stuck. Like you "should" be able to get it together by now… This episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself and start getting curious about what your nervous system has been carrying. And remember, midlife isn't a crisis...it's a plot twist. xoxo melis Connect with Lori Montry Instagram: @lorimontry Website: lorimontry.com (book + resources) Book: You're Not the Problem (available in print, ebook/Kindle, and audiobook) — Lori shares that it's releasing April 25. Connect with me (Melis) Website: motivatewithmelis.com Instagram: @motivatewithmelis Email: info@motivatewithmelis.com

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Welcome to Now What, the podcast that dives into the heart of midlife and all its twists and turns. Whether you're feeling lost, bored, or wondering what your next move should be, you're not alone. Join Melis as she explores the ups, downs, and everything in between, offering insights and real talk to help you find your way through this new chapter. Together, we'll navigate the midlife maze and discover what's next. Let's go!

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