Your 2nd Act
Welcome to Your 2nd Act podcast - where we celebrate the power and beauty of women in their middle years. Join me each week as I chat to inspiring women from all walks of life, sharing their stories, insights, and hard-earned wisdom. Together, we'll explore the limitless possibilities of your next chapter and trust me, the curtain has just risen on your most exciting act yet.
Your 2nd Act
Midlife from both sides with Matt Elliott & Susan Pearse
Midlife From Both Sides with Matt Elliott & Susan Pearse
In this episode, Michelle sits down with former NRL coach Matt Elliott and award-winning author Susan Pearse for a powerful and honest conversation about midlife seen through both a male and female lens. Together, they unpack how differently men and women experience this stage of life, the challenges that often go unspoken, and the unexpected opportunities that midlife can bring.
At the heart of this conversation is emotional health, self-awareness, and the journey of self-discovery that so many face in their second act. Matt and Susan openly share insights from their personal experiences and research, including the reality that many men admit to “just surviving,” while women often feel a deep pull toward growth and reinvention.
Spirituality, purpose, connection, and redefining what it truly means to win in midlife are all woven into this thoughtful, inspiring discussion. With reflections shaped by influences such as Deepak Chopra and the Dalai Lama, this episode invites listeners to see midlife not as a decline, but as a time of clarity, confidence, and possibility.
Takeaways:
- Midlife can be a powerful time of reinvention.
- Men and women often experience midlife very differently.
- Self-awareness is crucial for personal growth in the second half of life.
- Emotional health is often overlooked, yet deeply important.
- Spirituality can play a meaningful role in finding purpose.
- Defining what “winning” means personally is essential for fulfilment.
- Connection and relationships are vital at this stage of life.
Resources & Links
Click the link to purchase their book Winning the Second Half
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