As we reach midlife, many of us find ourselves at a crossroads, questioning the direction of our lives and wondering what the next chapter will hold. The midlife journey can be a time of great introspection, self-discovery, and unlearning as we grapple with the changes that come with age and experience. It's also a time when we need to prioritize our physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing more than ever before. In this episode Dr. Lisa Petty and I explore the midlife journey to self-discovery and wellbeing by looking at the challenges and opportunities that arise and providing practical tips for navigating this transformative time with grace and resilience.We will cover:Why are you here?What are you brining into the world?What prevents us from following our intuition to the life we really want?        Why so many of us feel 'meh' during midlife?What does it really mean to find “your purpose”?Overcoming the pressure to be perfect.The primary premise behind Dr. Petty's book Forget About Having It All: The Midlife Woman's Guide to Creating the Life You WantDr. Lisa Petty started her career as a holistic nutritionist and health researcher, and quickly became recognized as a speaker, journalist, award-winning author and media health expert. After several years coaching women who struggled to follow through on their health goals, Lisa earned a PhD for her research on how midlife women experience self-care in the face of the social pressures on them to be perfect in every facet of their lives. Her new book “Forget About Having It All: The Midlife Woman’s Guide to Creating the Life you Want” is a combination of research findings and Lisa’s own story of midlife self-discovery. You can connect with Dr. Petty and her resources at:Midlife Magic Membership:  https://members.lisapetty.com/midlife-magic-membership-info/ www.lisapetty.comhttps://www.instagram.com/drlisapetty/https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlifealchemyThis is the episode Marianne referenced in the conversation with Dr. Lisa Petty Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...