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Welcome to The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast for people navigating the complexities and possibilities of life’s second half. I’m your host, Billy Lahr, an educator, personal trainer, meditation teacher, and overthinker who talks to experts who specialize in social and emotional learning, mindfulness, physical and emotional wellness, cultural awareness, finances, communication, relationships, dating, and parenting, all in an effort to help us better reflect, learn, and grow so we can live a more purpose-filled life. Take a deep breath, embrace the present, and journey with me through The Mindful Midlife Crisis.

The Mindful Midlife Crisis Billy Lahr

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    • 4.9 • 71 Ratings

Welcome to The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast for people navigating the complexities and possibilities of life’s second half. I’m your host, Billy Lahr, an educator, personal trainer, meditation teacher, and overthinker who talks to experts who specialize in social and emotional learning, mindfulness, physical and emotional wellness, cultural awareness, finances, communication, relationships, dating, and parenting, all in an effort to help us better reflect, learn, and grow so we can live a more purpose-filled life. Take a deep breath, embrace the present, and journey with me through The Mindful Midlife Crisis.

    Episode 89--Win the Day with Becky Allen

    Episode 89--Win the Day with Becky Allen

    In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Becky Allen, a public speaker and the host of the Win the Day podcast.  Becky has endured her fair share of challenges, including surviving cancer, infertility, losing her own husband to cancer, and navigating life as a single mom. Becky blends authenticity, faith, and humor to break down ideas and provide practical steps to shift others’ perspectives so they know they are not alone.
    Billy and Becky discuss:
    –The emotional toll of her miscarriages
    –Her battle with cancer
    –Her husband’s diagnosis of testicular cancer
    –How the mantra “Win The Day” came to be
    –What she means by being a “broken believer”


    Want more from Becky Allen?
    Check her IG and website
    If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:
    Episode 45--Confronting Mortality with Cancer Survivor Joy HuberEpisode 46--The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael MosherEpisode 47--The Human Healing Project with Marie NutterEpisode 60--Back to Life with Near-Death Survivor Danny BaderEpisode 73--Giving Sunshine: A Widower's Journey to Love and Happiness with Jason ClawsonBook a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis
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    • 54 min
    Episode 88--Strength at Every Angle with Venus Lau

    Episode 88--Strength at Every Angle with Venus Lau

    In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Venus Lau, a mindful movement coach, fitness trainer, sports performance coach, fitness model, and former NCAA Division I athlete with over 15 certifications ranging from National Academy of Sports Medicine, Animal Flow, Yoga Alliance, kettlebell, TRX, breathwork, & more. Venus values strength at every angle and adaptability, so we can move to live with an incredible body, mind, and soul.
    Billy and Venus discuss:
    –How this idea of “strength at every angle” goes beyond just the body
    –What life events shaped the person she is today
    –How she got into personal training specializing in mobility and flow
    –Why it is so essential to incorporate flow and mobility into our workout routines, especially as we get older
    –Why our passions the outcomes of your strengths and not a driving force
    Want more from Venus Lau?
    Check her IG, YouTube channel, and website
    If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:
    Episode 6--Putting in WURK with Personal Trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym, Part 2Episode 50--Putting Your Healthiest Foot Forward with Endurance Athlete and Personal Trainer Aaron BoikeEpisode 48--Reinventing Your Relationship with Your Breath with Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel, Part 1Episode 49--Reinventing Your Relationship with Your Breath with Kolin Purcell and Anna Schlegel, Part 2Episode 44--The Urgency of Awareness with Jodi PfarrEpisode 30--Outperform the Norm with Personal Performance Coach Scott WelleEpisode 80--Avoid Toxic Self-Help Advice with Jordan Harbinger
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    • 1 hr 8 min
    Episode 87--How Renting a Scooter (Almost) Gave Me an Anxiety Attack

    Episode 87--How Renting a Scooter (Almost) Gave Me an Anxiety Attack

    In this week’s solo episode, Billy shares some exciting travel tips and updates for those of you who’ve got the travel bug!  Billy also extends an invitation to join his weekly virtual mindfulness sessions! The focus of this week’s episode details how renting a scooter (almost) gave him an anxiety attack. For those who don’t know, when you travel to Thailand, the most common and efficient transport vehicle is a scooter, and there’s an abundance of that for rent…but what do you do when you’re too afraid to rent one?! 
    Make sure you tune in to understand how a simple 2-wheeled vehicle can trigger so much anxiety and how Billy turned those anxious thoughts into action.
    If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:
    Summer Session 2--Billy Stretches Out His Comfort Zone Pizza Dough in Puerto Vallarta with Special Guest Dr. David DeMarkisEpisode 34--The Language of Mindfulness with Mindfulness Coach Brett HillBook a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis
    All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com

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    • 33 min
    Episode 86--Empty Nest, Full Pockets with Matt Meline

    Episode 86--Empty Nest, Full Pockets with Matt Meline

    In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Matt Meline, a certified financial planner and founder and CEO of PrairieFire Wealth Planning.  He is here today to talk about his book Empty Nest, Full Pockets, which focuses on life-centered planning and helping families through transition, particularly from Full to Empty Nest.
    Billy and Matt discuss:
    –What Matt means by the “Tug of War” between parents and their children who are about to start their real-life journey outside of the home
    –Empty nesters and their money mindset
    –What parents need to do in order to better prepare their teens when it comes to how money works
    –How parents can assist their kids with the different college or university options
    –Matt’s life as an empty nester 


    Want more from Matt Meline?
    Check out his LinkedIn, website, and Facebook 
    Download Matt’s book Empty Nest, Full Pockets for free here!

    If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:
    Episode 69--Live Better, Die Slower with Eric Romanak
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    • 53 min
    Episode 85--Why Are People Leaving Their Jobs? with Brian Aquart

    Episode 85--Why Are People Leaving Their Jobs? with Brian Aquart

    In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Brian Aquart, an attorney, consultant, and multifaceted healthcare leader with over 12 years of experience in advising executives & teams, fostering growth & innovation, public speaking, and managing conflict. He is also the Creator and Host of the Why I Left Podcast, a show chronicling real stories from real people about why they left their jobs during the pandemic.

    Billy and Brian discuss:
    –How Brian took an interest in understanding why people are leaving their jobs
    –How his experience as an attorney focused on employee discrimination shape his understanding as to why people leave their jobs
    –His learnings about the psychology around organizational behavior
    –The reasons behind the failure or success of  employee retention/satisfaction
    –How access to resources play a role in people leaving their jobs
     
    Want more from Brian Aquart?
    Check out his YouTube channel, Instagram and website, or you can email him at: hello@whyileft.co

    If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:
    Episode 27--Unblocking Your Best Self through Energy Work with Energy Mastery Expert Kristen BrownEpisode 28--How to Successfully Switch Your Career with Career Coach Dr. Dawn GrahamEpisode 31--Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John WessingerEpisode 63--Escape the 9-5 Grind with Brian Gallagher (aka The Simple Man Guide)Episode 64–How to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out during Your Job Search with Jessica Fiesta George

    Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis
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    • 58 min
    Episode 84--The Experiment Mindset with Jason Robinson

    Episode 84--The Experiment Mindset with Jason Robinson

    In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Jason Robinson, a digital nomad, author and Type 1 diabetic. As a working-class kid from Ohio, Jason adopted an “experiment mindset” to tackle the unknowns of long-term nomadic travel and how to make a living while on the road. He eventually transitioned to being a location-independent nomad, earning his income as a freelance designer and writer. He remains dedicated to motivating and inspiring others to push their comfort zones, but now he includes navigating living nomadically while managing Type 1 Diabetes.

    Billy and Jason discuss:
    –How growing up in small Midwest towns made travel feel so out of reach
    –The evolution of his perceptions of the world through his experimentation  
    –His Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and the challenges he faced as a digital nomad with a major medical condition
    –How Jason got out of a $50,000 of debt through intentional action

    Want more from Jason Robinson?
    Check out his Instagram or website
    Grab a copy of his book The Beginner Traveler's Guide to Going Nomad


    If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:
    –Episode 31--Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John Wessinger
    –Episode 39--Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and Dakar
    –Episode 51--The Pursuit for Higher Consciousness with Dr. David DeMarkis
    –The Summer Sessions


    Book a call with me: https://calendly.com/mindfulmidlifecrisis
    All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com

    Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!

    Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!
    We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
    If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.

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    Follow us!
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    Twitter:  @mindfulmidlife
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    LinkedIn: Billy Lahr

    Please leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!

    We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!
    Support the show

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
71 Ratings

71 Ratings

B Johnson in MN ,

Self-discovery at its best.

There are very few podcasts on the market that lift you up through humor, vulnerability, storytelling and deeper questions that get to the heart of what matters, YOU. I have listened to a handful of episodes and loved the dialogue and emphasis on well-being.

There are a couple of episodes every organization should require their employees to listen to, but you should explore on your own! Here’s to self discovery!

ELEE0089 ,

like talking to a friend

i love listening to you and your guests. it feels so relatable comfortable, and real… like talking to a friend! can’t wait to continue along with your adventures.

Tibadoe2002 ,

Excellent Content!

I tune in weekly to this show! If you’re late to the game, here’s what I’d recommend: Episodes 4, 10, 11, 19, 22, Seasons 3-5!

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