From Midlife to Best Life
From Midlife to Best Life
Podcast Description
This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating one of the most empowered, fun and challenging phases of life - midlife. Podcast hosts Iris and Ana (proud midlifers) invite their audience in on friendly, authentic and important conversations about anything related to midlife: relationships, career, transitions and other rich topics. They share personal stories, research insights, and learnings from their daily lives to inspire folks approaching or living midlife embrace fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Key topics include relationships, personal growth, career transitions, and family dynamics during midlife, with episodes like Family of Origin exploring attachment styles and the impact of familial relationships on personal growth, and Friendship at Midlife addressing the challenges of cultivating meaningful adult friendships.
This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating one of the most empowered, fun and challenging phases of life – midlife. Podcast hosts Iris and Ana (proud midlifers) invite their audience in on friendly, authentic and important conversations about anything related to midlife: relationships, career, transitions and other rich topics. They share personal stories, research insights, and learnings from their daily lives to inspire folks approaching or living midlife embrace fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Summary
In this episode, Ana and Iris explore the complex theme of identity, particularly in the context of midlife. They discuss how identity evolves over time, the significance of cultural and personal narratives, and the challenges faced in reconciling past identities with present realities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity and self-acceptance in navigating identity changes, as well as the impact of identity on leadership and decision-making. They also share personal stories and recommend resources for listeners to further explore their own identities.
Takeaways
- Identity evolves and changes throughout life.
- Cultural identity can significantly impact self-perception.
- Naming and acknowledging identity struggles is crucial for healing.
- Curiosity about one’s identity can lead to personal growth.
- Leadership requires a shift from expert identity to facilitative roles.
- Ethical decision-making is rooted in one’s identity and values.
- Understanding different dimensions of identity can enhance self-awareness.
- Personal narratives shape how we relate to others and ourselves.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Identity in Midlife
10:39 The Dimensions of Identity
17:42 Cultural Identity and Personal Narratives
23:10 Embracing Our Past Experiences
31:43 Ethical Decision Making and Identity
36:41 Identity Revision and Personal Growth
43:29 Resources for Identity Development
Resources
- Book by Susan Cain: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
- Book by Sahaj Kaur Kohli (also founder of Brown Girl Therapy community): But What Will People Say.
- Book by Kenji Yoshino: Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights
- Book by Najwa Zebian: Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul
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