Barbara Waxman, a gerontologist, author and coach, has coined the term middlescence to describe a new stage in midlife and beyond.
She describes it as a transitional period often accompanied by physical changes, as well as social and economic changes. Sound familiar? Physical and hormonal changes are what we think of when we talk about adolescence. More important, Middlescence is like adolescence but with wisdom thrown in. Barbara defines it as the period from age 45 to 75ish. In her words, it is “a turning point from which adults continue to develop and grow. (It is) a life stage created by increased longevity patterns in the 21st century.”
Our conversation ranges widely, from exploring the concept of Middlescence, to redefining success in this stage of life.
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