Not Done Yet! Purpose & Possibility Through Life's Second Half - Dr. Brad Cooper
Are you moving through midlife and feeling a growing vacuum? Whether you are navigating midlife struggles, approaching a retirement transition, or already retired but feeling unsatisfied, you’ve realized that the old script for the second half of life is blank.
Welcome to Not Done Yet! Purpose & Possibility Through Life's Second Half. Hosted by Dr. Brad Cooper—executive, husband, father, and elite masters endurance athlete—this podcast is a dedicated roadmap for high-achievers who refuse to settle for a downward path to the status quo.
Society tells us that life after 50, 60, and 70 is a time to slow down, but we believe those in their second act represent the world’s greatest untapped natural resource. We don’t just talk about retirement life; we explore "pretirement," healthspan, and how to trade a passive existence for a life of vibrant meaning.
Each week, we dive into:
- Purpose & Midlife Reinvention: Rediscovering a brand-new "why" in your 50s and 60s.
- The Second Mountain: Moving beyond career success to deep personal significance.
- Longevity & Vitality: Evidence-based practices for high-performance aging and maintaining an upward-aiming mindset.
- Pro-Aging Mindsets: Slashing through the "shoulds" to pursue a life of possibility.
Drawing from timeless wisdom and the latest behavioral science, Dr. Cooper helps you distinguish the "still, small voice" of true calling from the noise of the world.
If you’re ready to trade "passively ever after" for a forward-oriented call to adventure, you’re in the right place. Hit Follow and join a community of world-changers who know beyond a shadow of a doubt:
We are… not… done… yet!
Episodes
10 episodes
All Things Don't Have to Be Equal - And That's the Point!
You've heard the statistic: after 40, we lose roughly 1% of our muscle mass every year. Most people hear that number and quietly accept it — as if decline is simply what happens. But here's what almost nobody mentions: the four words that follo...
Getting Unstuck: How to Trade Goals for a Clear, Personal Vision
Every January, the list comes out. Lose the weight. Read more. Finally get in shape. And by February, it's quietly filed away — until next year. If that cycle sounds familiar, Dr. Brad Cooper has a confession: he used to be the guy who had a sp...
Turning 60: A Personal Manifesto for Life's Second Half
Turning 60 should come with a recliner and a slow fade into comfortable routine, right? Not a chance.In this episode of Not Done Yet, host Dr. Brad Cooper marks his 60th birthday not with nostalgia or reflection alone, but with a declara...
Unlimited Options, No Direction: Finding Your Aim in Life's Second Half
You worked toward it for years. And then you arrived. The degree. The retirement. The finish line. The milestone. And in the silence that followed, you found yourself thinking: now what?That disorienting quiet — the open field a...
In the Meantime — What High Achievers Miss While Waiting
You've done everything you can to prepare. The event, the transition, the moment you've been building toward — it's coming. And now the only thing left to do is wait. For high achievers, that feeling is its own kind of torture.But what i...
The 1% Myth: Don’t Accept the Downward Spiral
Is a 1% decline in strength and fitness after age 40 inevitable? We’ve all heard the headlines: once you hit midlife, your metabolism slows, your joints ache, and a "downward spiral" is a biological certainty. But what if the most danger...
The Foundational Four: Time, Money, Health, and Purpose in the Second Half
Are you ready to build a life that lasts through your 80s and beyond? As we move through the second half of life, many of us feel a "midlife vacuum"—the sense that we are staying busy, but lacking a firm foundation for the journey...
Finding Your Second Act: The Call to Adventure
Are the adventures over once you hit 50, 60, or 70? For many, society suggests a downward path of slowing down and "soaking in the memories." But if you’re feeling a restlessness deep inside, it’s because you know there is a se...
Purpose, Possibility, & the Path Ahead (The Roadmap)
Are you moving through midlife and feeling a growing vacuum? If you are navigating a midlife transition, considering retirement, or searching for meaning after 50, you’ve likely realized that the old "pre-defined scr...
Not Done Yet! Pupose & Possibility Through Life's Second Half (**Trailer**)
Are you moving through midlife and feeling a gap? Whether you are navigating midlife struggles, considering retirement, or already retired but feeling unsatisfied, this is your roadmap for the journey ahead.So...