Barbara Waxman: How to Flourish and Find Purpose in Midlife
Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s your greatest awakening. In this inspiring episode, gerontologist and coach Barbara Waxman redefines aging through the lens of “Middleessence,” a stage of growth, purpose, and renewal. She reveals how to reclaim energy with her Energy Audit, why mindset matters more than genetics for longevity, and how lifestyle medicine helps you live undiminished at every age. ✨ Learn how to flourish, not fade, in your next chapter. ▶️ Watch now on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts. Timestamps: 00:00 Meet gerontologist Barbara Waxman 00:28 How she became a gerontologist 02:56 What is “middle essence” 07:18 Adolescence vs. middle essence 13:37 Why happiness rises after 50 16:42 Debunking the midlife crisis myth 18:53 Redefining legacy and purpose 20:19 Barbara’s own midlife awakening 23:03 What is the Energy Audit 24:36 What lifestyle medicine really means 28:55 The 7 lifestyle levers for thriving 30:42 Mindset’s power in longevity 32:41 Mindset studies that changed lives 35:18 Well-being burnout explained 36:23 Self-care vs. self-indulgence 38:10 Solitude, introverts, and renewal 40:09 Unlocking longevity and the third span 45:46 Living undiminished and flourishing 46:49 Wisdom bumper sticker Learn more about MEA at https://www.meawisdom.com/ #midlifechrysalis #BarbaraWaxman #midlifetransformation #MiddleEssence #longevitymindset #healthyaging #lifestylemedicine #womenover40 #lifetransitions #personalgrowth #mindsetshift #agingwell #humanflourishing #energyaudit #purposefulliving
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