The Mindful Midlife Crisis

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.This week’s episode is a recording of a recent Meditate & Mingle session that’s all about extending the exhale, which is a calming method that engages the parasympathetic nervous system and can help you navigate feelings of anxiety or anger. If you have ever wondered what it’s like to join these sessions, this is the perfect way to try at your own pace and timing. So breathe in, breathe out, and join us on a journey to self-awareness and tranquility. All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin us for Meditate & Mingle!Interested in working with Billy?  Set up an Exploration Call!Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page!Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics?Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy and Matt take a deep dive into the world of personality profile tests, from the limitations of the Myers-Briggs test to the recognition of ambiverts and the revelation of the Four Temperaments personality test. They share our personal test results, and Billy walks Matt through a coaching session where they explore Matt's High Gear strengths and needs and how to maximize those in order to add more meaning to his roles as a father, husband, guitar enthusiast, and (future) world traveler.  If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well:Episode 9--Billy & Brian Discuss the Emotionally Mature Male Brain (Part 3 of The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine)Episode 10--Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom CodyEpisode 35--Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom CodyEpisode 80--Avoid Toxic Self-Help Advice with Jordan HarbingerEpisode 99--Skills for Navigating Adult ADHD and Autism with Genie LoveAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin us for Meditate & Mingle!Interested in working with Billy?  Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us! Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.Ever wonder what a Meditate & Mingle session with Billy is like? Well, guess what??? You're in luck! Check out this week's episode: a Mindful Midlife Community Meditate & Mingle session! You’ll hear how Billy guides the participants through the session and gathers key takeaways like the power of habit stacking in creating mindful moments. Tune in, follow along, and join us for the next Meditate & Mingle session!All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin us for Meditate & Mingle!Interested in working with Billy?  Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us! Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much! Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy and Matt talk about how mindfulness can become your secret weapon to navigate the complexities and possibilities of midlife. The guys demystify mindfulness and explore its potential to transform your life's trajectory.  If you liked this episode, check out this episode as well:Episode 79--Morning Routines for a Successful 2023Episode 4–What Is Mindfulness? with Sarah Rudell BeachEpisode 3–The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with MindfulnessCheck out the Done with Dieting Podcast - https://elizabethsherman.com/category/podcast/All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin us for Meditate & Mingle!Interested in working with Billy?  Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Need a place to start? Check out our Fan Faves Page! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us!  Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!  Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.In this week’s episode, Billy talks with Danielle Slupesky, the End-of-Life Coach and Death Doula, and Matt Hazard, the always entertainer co-host. Before you listen to this episode, I want to give you a heads-up that it will be a heavy episode. We will be talking about death from a professional and personal perspective. So, take time to sit with any emotions you will be having while listening to this episode. Please do what you need to do to take care of yourself. We celebrate the life of Matt’s father, Dan Clement Hazard, and journey with him throughout this experience. We will also hear and experience how a professional death doula cares for the dying and the family members. Billy, Matt, and Danielle discuss:–The beautiful life of Dan Clement Hazard–Dan’s last few moments on Earth–How Danielle became an End-of-Life Coach aka Death Doula–The similarities between birth and death–How Danielle assists the dying and the families in the processWant more from Danielle Slupesky?Check her LinkedIn and web Conscious CrossroadsIf you liked this episode, check out this episode as well:Episode 41--The Midlife Male with Greg ScheinmanAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin us for Meditate & Mingle!Interested in working with Billy or learning more about mindfulness?  Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us!  Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!  Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.That's right, ladies and gentlemen...I’m back! And this time I brought with me my best good friend, the always entertaining Matt Hazard! I can’t even begin to explain how awesome it feels to be back. I’m beyond grateful to have this opportunity to help the listeners of this show navigate the complexities and possibilities of life's second half (and even help you with your travel plans)!Tune in each week as I share how practicing intentional and mindful living over the last ten years has helped me navigate the trials, tribulations, and successes of my own midlife crisis. Being more intentional and mindful has helped me process my ruminating thoughts, anxiety, and stress in a much healthier way by reducing my emotional reactivity and impulsive behavior, which in turn has helped me improve my relationships and communication with others as well as be more consistent, disciplined, patient, and productive in meeting my goals.If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 9--Billy & Brian Discuss the Emotionally Mature Male Brain (Part 3 of The Male Brain by Louann Brizendine)Episode 78--Billy Recaps Season 6 with His Best Good Pal Matt Hazard of The Brute Squad!Episode 79--Morning Routines for a Successful 2023Episode 87--How Renting a Scooter (Almost) Gave Me an Anxiety AttackLinks mentioned in this episode:Check out Luvo Calming Guided Meditation on Google Play and App Storehttps://ezvasectomy.com/Gen X Jukebox - https://www.instagram.com/genxjukebox/All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin us for Meditate & Mingle!Interested in working with Billy or learning more about mindfulness?  Set up an Exploration Call! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us!  Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlife Facebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcastSupport the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.“Yeah, okay…Well, this is gonna hurt like a mother f***er!”--Michael ScottIn this emotional final episode from Seoul, Billy talks about making the difficult decision to leave Korea (despite every fiber of his being not wanting to go), why he wants you to stop asking people who make difficult life decisions, “Why?” and what to say instead, and what this journey has really been all about (here’s a hint…it involves you!). Oh, and you’ll want to stick around until the end because he’s got some other news he needs to share with you as well…If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 19--Compassionate Communication for Deeper, More Meaningful Relationships with Dr. Yvette ErasmusEpisode 3–The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with MindfulnessEpisode 38--The Gentlemen's Guide to Inner Work: Billy's One-on-One Conversation with Spiritual Health Coach Lecia FoxEpisode 39--Billy Shares the Lessons He Learned during His Trip to Portugal, Spain, and DakarEpisode 94--How to Be Your Own Chief Brand Officer Jennifer WaltonAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin the Mindful Midlife Community!Members receive:*Access to our weekly meditation sessions*20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety!*Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow!Schedule an exploration call with Billy!Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com. Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.This week, Billy dives deeper into the topic of anxiety and the importance of a mindful approach. This mindful approach enables us to process our thoughts and emotions in a healthier manner, ultimately helping us to navigate life with grace. He explores the differences between fear, rumination, and anxiety and how to identify their sources and triggers. And for those feeling particularly lost, his "Mindfulness for Anxiety" course could serve as your compass for navigating your own midlife quandaries. If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 19--Compassionate Communication for Deeper, More Meaningful Relationships with Dr. Yvette ErasmusEpisode 80--Avoid Toxic Self-Help Advice with Jordan HarbingerEpisode 103--What Does Anxiety Look and Feel Like?Episode 10--Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom CodyEpisode 35--Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom CodyAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin the Mindful Midlife Community!Members receive:*Access to our weekly meditation sessions*20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety!*Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow! Schedule an exploration call with Billy! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.This week, Billy breaks down what anxiety looks and feels like while also offering strategies around how to shift our relationship with anxiety.  Billy also shares how discovering the power of mindfulness helped him through his battle with anxiety ad midlife crisis. Join him as he discusses his struggles with general anxiety disorder, including a story about how his anxiety almost stopped him from renting a scooter – and what he learned from that experience. Tune in to learn more about the Mindfulness for Anxiety course that he developed to help others manage their anxious thoughts and emotions.If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 3–The Only Way Out Is Through: Billy Battles His Demons with MindfulnessEpisode 87--How Renting a Scooter (Almost) Gave Me an Anxiety AttackEpisode 6–Putting in WURK with Personal Trainers Maurice Buchanan and Daleco James of WURK Gym, Part 2All of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin the Mindful Midlife Community!Members receive:*Access to our weekly meditation sessions*20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety! *Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow!  Schedule an exploration call with Billy! Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!Support the show

Text your questions, comments, & topic suggestions here! You can also email billy@mindfulmidlifecrisis.com.This week, Billy talks about self-promotion. While it may seem daunting, did you know it can have a positive impact on your mental health? Studies show that self-promotion can boost self-esteem, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. Let's explore the power of self-talk. Tune in to learn how to navigate life more mindfully and embrace the possibilities of life's second half.If you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:Episode 31--Ride the Wave of Healthy Risk-Taking with John WessingerEpisode 93--Get Authentic with Marques OgdenEpisode 94--How to Be Your Own Chief Brand Officer Jennifer WaltonEpisode 95--How to Find Joy through Disappointing Others with Steven EnglishAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comJoin the Mindful Midlife Community! Members receive:*Access to our weekly meditation sessions*20% off all programs like the newly released Mindfulness for Anxiety! *Stress level, mindful awareness, and personality profile assessments designed to help you reflect, learn, and grow!  Get a free week of BetterHelp using Billy's referral code!Thank you for listening to The Mindful Midlife Crisis!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!If this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.  Follow us! Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week’s episode! If you’re really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!  Support the show