One of the things I’m continuing to learn is that I’m getting older - I’m in my mid 40’s. 45 to be exact. And that means I’m in midlife. Who knew?! I’ve been spending time learning about midlife and how little there really is that is shared with us through resources or conversations. If you’re a female teacher in midlife, this is the episode for you! If you’re not, join in the fun of listening and learning anyway! You’re going to LOVE the insights and thoughts from my three guests: Jamie, Lucy, and Avery. They are women in their 40’s with PhD’s in Clinical Psychology who have each worked over 10 years in private practice. Listen in to their podcast Inspiration from the Couch - I listen to it every single week without fail and love it. It’s like listening to best friends chatting and I find myself talking back and laughing to myself out loud. It’s thought provoking and lighthearted at times too. Today they’re sharing ideas about what it means to be in midlife. What is midlife? And how does it relate to us as teachers? Topics discussed include defining midlife, how to tune in to yourself, dealing with burnout, and setting boundaries.
Meet Jamie, Lucy, and Avery: Jamie, Lucy, and Avery are three women in their 40’s, all with PhDs in Clinical Psychology, and each with over a decade of experience working in private practice. They are hosts of a fun and informative podcast, Inspiration from the Couch, which covers a wide array of mental health topics. They founded the Badass Rebellion, a movement to help extraordinary women celebrate and savor a badass midlife. The Badass community ignites a rebellion against the story of the “midlife crisis,” replacing this outdated trope with reckoning, reclaiming, and celebrating during women’s midlife years.