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Midlife Unplugged TV Show
Hosted by Lara Portelli, award-winning author, menopause and divorce mentor, and midlife rebel with a mic, this show is raw, real, and radically honest. It’s for those who’ve hit 40+ and decided they’re done playing small, done people-pleasing, and done following the damn rules.
On Midlife Unplugged, we rip off the masks and speak truth. From body changes to identity crises, breakups to reinventions, hot flashes to bold career pivots... nothing is off limits.
We have bodacious, unapologetic, purpose-driven guests who are ready to share their story with unfiltered honesty. If you’ve walked through fire, flipped the script, and found your power in the second act of life, this channel is for you!
This is your space to show up, swear if you need to, and inspire others with your truth.
Welcome to the F**K it years.
Let’s talk.
Midlife Unplugged TV Show
E9: Caroline Bellenger — Is It Too Late to Start Over at 50?
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Hit midlife and suddenly think, “I’m too old for this…”? Yep. This episode is for you.
Caroline Bellenger opens up about her wake-up call at 50 — the moment she realized it was finally time to choose herself. She shares her journey through childhood sexual abuse, 20 years of addiction, and mental health struggles — and what happened when she stopped living in survival mode and started focusing on healing.
We talk about getting sober, feeling all the emotions you’ve been avoiding, healing through exercise and NLP, and why constantly looking back at trauma can keep you stuck. Plus… is doom scrolling the new addiction? And why being emotionally strong actually means leading with your feelings — not hiding them.
Connect with Caroline — https://www.carolinebellenger.com/
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About Lara Portelli:
As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.
Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/
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