Midlife Crossroads Academy

The smartest move you’ll ever make

Purpose, meaning and lifelong learning with Midlife Crossroads Academy - without the midlife crisis

Picture this: you’re sifting through an old box and out falls a note with a line you’ve heard a hundred times: ‘The best investment you can make is in yourself.’ And for a moment, it makes you pause, right? Because we’re usually so busy investing in everyone else—our jobs, families, friends—that we forget to invest […]

Midlife: a word with a bad rap or bad PR?

Purpose, meaning and opportunities with Midlife Crossroads Academy - without the midlife crisis

I was chatting with a friend recently, someone knee-deep in our Transforming Midlife program, and he had a confession to make. “To be honest, I hate the word midlife,” he admitted. “It just makes me feel… well, old.” I couldn’t help but chuckle. Midlife has become one of those words, hasn’t it? For some, it’s a badge […]

Embracing the emotional rollercoaster of midlife divorce

Embracing the emotional rollercoaster of midlife divorce. Midlife Crossroads Academy

Yesterday, I had a heart-to-heart with a friend who’s just come out the other side of a divorce. At 51, with two children still in secondary school, her journey has been far from easy. The relief on her face was clear—she was glad the legal part was finally over. But at the same time, she […]

Let’s talk about YOU!

Purpose, meaning and emotional/physical health with Midlife Crossroads Academy - without the midlife crisis

  Let’s talk about something super important—YOU! Now that you’re in midlife, your body and mind have been through a lot, and it’s time to prioritise your wellbeing. Around half of Europeans aged 45 to 64 are managing chronic health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes, and over a quarter are dealing with anxiety or depression. So, to me, ‘self-care’ […]

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