EP. 108 - James & Claire Davis | What If Midlife Isn’t a Crisis, But a Catalyst?

Today on ALLSMITH, Bryce sits down with powerhouse duo Claire and James Davis, the founders of The Midlife Mentors and the award-winning wellbeing company 38 Degrees North. This husband-and-wife team is redefining what it means to thrive in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

From their evidence-based programs to their globally ranked show The Midlife Mentors Podcast, Claire and James help people break free from outdated beliefs about aging and step boldly into their next chapter with energy, strength, and purpose. James is also the author of The Midlife Male Handbook: A Man’s Guide To Thriving Through Andropause—a raw and practical guide for men navigating change with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, Bryce, Claire, and James explore the truth about midlife, how to manage the transitions that come with it, and how to turn challenge into transformation. They pull back the curtain on what it really means to create lasting change for the body, mind, and soul.

You’ll walk away seeing midlife not as a crisis but as an incredible opportunity to redesign your life with more meaning, vitality, and freedom.

Listen in and discover:

• A new way to see midlife as an awakening, not a decline

• Science-backed tools for hormones, mindset, and stress

• Real strategies for creating balance, identity, and purpose

• Action steps to build a body and lifestyle that last

• Insights from working with elite teams at Google, Citibank, and KPMG

• Stories of reinvention that prove it’s never too late to change your path

If you’re ready to turn your next chapter into your strongest, this one’s for you.

Call to action:

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Show flow:

00:00 | Bryce’s opening story on redefining midlife

04:20 | Claire and James share how their mission began

12:35 | The truth behind the idea that “midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a catalyst”

18:50 | Hormones, identity, and the biology of transition

26:00 | Lessons from corporate wellness and leading with purpose

32:45 | Managing stress and living by your values

38:30 | Fitness and mindset strategies that keep you strong

45:10 | Real-world tools for growth and self-leadership

51:55 | Rapid-fire lessons and quotes worth replaying

54:40 | Closing reflections on stepping into your next level

1:00:00 | Connect with Bryce, Claire, and James

Quotes worth remembering:

“Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s the moment you stop pretending and start becoming.”

“If you don’t lead yourself, distractions will.”

“The strongest people I know cry, pray, and still show up with fire in their eyes.”

“Your second half can be your strongest half.”

“Transformation doesn’t start with change—it starts with awareness.”

Takeaways:

Midlife can be your most powerful reinvention.

Your body is the messenger, not the enemy.

Community and accountability turn intention into reality.

Purpose creates energy. Energy creates freedom.

You’re not runni

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