56 Years of Wisdom in 16 Minutes!

I’ve lived almost 56 years on this earth. 36 of those as a mother. 30 as a nurse. 40 in the workforce. And all of them as a woman learning, falling, rising, and healing. I’ve seen many people take their last breath. And as a labor and delivery nurse, I saw hundreds take their first. I’ve held space for both ends of life—and just about everything in between. I’ve loved and lost, made terrible mistakes, started over more than once, and walked through fire that almost broke me. But here I am—stronger, softer, and more honest than I’ve ever been. In this video, I’m sharing 13 of the biggest life lessons I’ve learned—from hard truths about comparison, burnout, boundaries, and addiction… to the things that actually improve your health and peace of mind. If you're navigating midlife, reinventing yourself, or just trying to survive this wild world with your soul intact—you’re not alone. Leave a comment and let me know which one hit home for you—or what life has taught you so far. 📌 Subscribe for more real talk on midlife, healing, and creating a life you don’t need to escape from. Want to reinvent your life? Check out my ebook, Midlife Makeover: A Self-Care and Wellness Program for Reclaiming Your Health and Happiness After 40, for practical tips and inspiration to help you create the life you truly want. https://www.midlifeanticrisis.net/mid... Subscribe to my Substack for FREE: https://midlifeanticrisis.substack.com/ Capcut is the video editing software I use. There is a desktop version, but I use the mobile app 99% of the time. You can sign up here, there is a FREE version! capcutaffiliateprogram.pxf.io/Oe12BP Equipment I use: JBL Lavalier mic: https://tinyurl.com/3j82zbep JOBY travel tripod: https://amzn.to/40wcJA9 Phone Tripod: https://amzn.to/4aghr85 Support the channel by shopping through my Amazon affiliate link-your purchases help me keep creating content to help you thrive in midlife and beyond! https://amzn.to/4fFjR2f Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/strngelitlj