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Second Breaks236. An Invitation to DelightWhat is delight, really? Not just happiness, not quite joy, but something sparkier and more surprising. In this episode, I talk with writer and yoga therapist Alex Lovell, whose essay “Delight: A Radical Invitation” caught me at just the right time. We explore what makes delight feel different from other emotions, how we can (maybe?) invite more of it into our lives, and why it matters, especially when the world feels heavy.This is a conversation about delight, yes — but also about presence, burnout, bittersweet memories, emotional vocabulary, and squirrels. (Really.)ABOUT MY GUEST...
2025-05-2242 minSecond Breaks236. An Invitation to DelightWhat is delight, really? Not just happiness, not quite joy, but something sparkier and more surprising. In this episode, I talk with writer and yoga therapist Alex Lovell, whose essay “Delight: A Radical Invitation” caught me at just the right time. We explore what makes delight feel different from other emotions, how we can (maybe?) invite more of it into our lives, and why it matters, especially when the world feels heavy.This is a conversation about delight, yes — but also about presence, burnout, bittersweet memories, emotional vocabulary, and squirrels. (Really.)ABOUT MY GUEST...
2025-05-2242 min
Second Breaks235. Steer. Don't drift.Matthew Long, retired Navy officer and writer at Beyond the Bookshelf, joins me in this conversation about planning for a major life change.Too often, we drift into the next thing simply because it’s familiar. In this conversation, Matthew explains how he avoided this drift and planned his post-retirement life after a long career in the Navy. ABOUT MY GUEST:Matthew Long spent 24 years on active duty in the Navy before retiring in 2024. His civilian life is all about being a reader, a writer, and spending a lot of time with his do...
2025-02-2035 minSecond Breaks235. Steer. Don't drift.Matthew Long, retired Navy officer and writer at Beyond the Bookshelf, joins me in this conversation about planning for a major life change.Too often, we drift into the next thing simply because it’s familiar. In this conversation, Matthew explains how he avoided this drift and planned his post-retirement life after a long career in the Navy. ABOUT MY GUEST:Matthew Long spent 24 years on active duty in the Navy before retiring in 2024. His civilian life is all about being a reader, a writer, and spending a lot of time with his do...
2025-02-2035 min
Second Breaks234. Eschewing Comfort Zones, Playing, and Staying YouthfulI am joined by Yvonne Marchese, whose boundless energy and fearless approach to trying new things always inspire me. In this lively conversation, Yvonne shares her secrets to staying energized, curious, and playful in midlife (and beyond).ABOUT MY GUEST:Yvonne Marchese is a former actress turned photographer, podcaster, author, age-agitator, and person who encourages us all to live and age playfully. On Instagram, you will often find her posting clips of her rollerskating or doing fun, playful things and just celebrating her midlife. IN THIS EPISODE:- How Yvonne’s “begi...
2025-01-2337 minSecond Breaks234. Eschewing Comfort Zones, Playing, and Staying YouthfulI am joined by Yvonne Marchese, whose boundless energy and fearless approach to trying new things always inspire me. In this lively conversation, Yvonne shares her secrets to staying energized, curious, and playful in midlife (and beyond).ABOUT MY GUEST:Yvonne Marchese is a former actress turned photographer, podcaster, author, age-agitator, and person who encourages us all to live and age playfully. On Instagram, you will often find her posting clips of her rollerskating or doing fun, playful things and just celebrating her midlife. IN THIS EPISODE:- How Yvonne’s “begi...
2025-01-2337 min
Second Breaks233. When The Scary Thing Becomes The Thing You LoveI’m back! The podcast has been on hiatus since August, which has given me the time to plan the way forward.In this episode, I talk about rocks versus pebbles (you know that story, right?) and how that analogy has helped me define the future of this podcast. I also discuss how the podcast complements We’re All Getting Older (the main publication) and what you can expect from January onward.• • • • •Subscribe to We're All Getting Older, a newsletter about how to live now so we can die happy later: https://loublaser.substack.com
2024-12-2211 minSecond Breaks233. When The Scary Thing Becomes The Thing You LoveI’m back! The podcast has been on hiatus since August, which has given me the time to plan the way forward.In this episode, I talk about rocks versus pebbles (you know that story, right?) and how that analogy has helped me define the future of this podcast. I also discuss how the podcast complements We’re All Getting Older (the main publication) and what you can expect from January onward.• • • • •Subscribe to We're All Getting Older, a newsletter about how to live now so we can die happy later: https://loublaser.substack.com
2024-12-2211 min
Second Breaks232. What's happening? Why are we pausing?Some things are changing around here, and I wanted to share the thought process, where I'm coming from and what's next for the podcast. Please be sure to subscribe to We're All Getting Older, to hear about future releases. We're All Getting Older is a weekly publication that explores living a fulfilling and meaningful second half of our lives.FOOTNOTESSlowing Down Time------------Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loublaser/Subscribe to We're All Getting Older: https://loublaser.s...
2024-08-1508 minSecond Breaks232. What's happening? Why are we pausing?Some things are changing around here, and I wanted to share the thought process, where I'm coming from and what's next for the podcast. Please be sure to subscribe to We're All Getting Older, to hear about future releases. We're All Getting Older is a weekly publication that explores living a fulfilling and meaningful second half of our lives.FOOTNOTESSlowing Down Time------------Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loublaser/Subscribe to We're All Getting Older: https://loublaser.s...
2024-08-1508 min
Second Breaks231. Answer The Call And Write Your First Book with Jen LoudenThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.I am joined by writing coach and bestselling author Jen Louden. In this episode, we chat about the aspirations many midlife individuals have to write a book. Jen emphasizes the importance of recognizing the desire to write, distinguishing it from the desire to master the craft. We discuss the benefits and challenges of writing groups, finding the right mentors, and the emotional vulnerability of sharing one's work. We also talked...
2024-08-0148 minSecond Breaks231. Answer The Call And Write Your First Book with Jen LoudenThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.I am joined by writing coach and bestselling author Jen Louden. In this episode, we chat about the aspirations many midlife individuals have to write a book. Jen emphasizes the importance of recognizing the desire to write, distinguishing it from the desire to master the craft. We discuss the benefits and challenges of writing groups, finding the right mentors, and the emotional vulnerability of sharing one's work. We also talked...
2024-08-0148 min
Second Breaks230. Un-hurrying GriefThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.Grief is a universal experience, yet it is deeply personal and unique to each individual. In this episode, I continue the conversation about grief and explore the relationship and connection between grieving and liminal spaces, how our behavior about liminality applies to grieving, and the "tasks to be done" during this particular — often painful — liminal period. Find the essay version of this episode on We're All Getting Older: https://loubl...
2024-07-1112 minSecond Breaks230. Un-hurrying GriefThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.Grief is a universal experience, yet it is deeply personal and unique to each individual. In this episode, I continue the conversation about grief and explore the relationship and connection between grieving and liminal spaces, how our behavior about liminality applies to grieving, and the "tasks to be done" during this particular — often painful — liminal period. Find the essay version of this episode on We're All Getting Older: https://loubl...
2024-07-1112 min
Second Breaks229. Can We Talk About Grief? with Charlene LamThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.I am joined by Charlene Lam, grief coach, speaker, and founder of the Grief Gallery.This is a wide-ranging conversation about "processing" our grief after the death of a loved one. We talked about the common feelings that show up during the grieving process, like guilt and regret. We discussed the topic of "moving on," what that even means, and how to differentiate between "normal grieving", situations when y...
2024-06-2053 minSecond Breaks229. Can We Talk About Grief? with Charlene LamThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.I am joined by Charlene Lam, grief coach, speaker, and founder of the Grief Gallery.This is a wide-ranging conversation about "processing" our grief after the death of a loved one. We talked about the common feelings that show up during the grieving process, like guilt and regret. We discussed the topic of "moving on," what that even means, and how to differentiate between "normal grieving", situations when y...
2024-06-2053 min
Second Breaks228. Experiments on Slowing Down TimeThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.As a follow-up to the previous episode with Yvonne Marchese (Ep 228: Can we slow down time?), I'm sharing further thoughts about time — why it feels like it's moving too fast, where this sense of time urgency comes from, and the three areas that I'm going to address in an attempt to "slow down time". FOOTNOTESEp 228: Can we slow down time? A conversation with Yvonne Marchese...
2024-06-0613 minSecond Breaks228. Experiments on Slowing Down TimeThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.As a follow-up to the previous episode with Yvonne Marchese (Ep 228: Can we slow down time?), I'm sharing further thoughts about time — why it feels like it's moving too fast, where this sense of time urgency comes from, and the three areas that I'm going to address in an attempt to "slow down time". FOOTNOTESEp 228: Can we slow down time? A conversation with Yvonne Marchese...
2024-06-0613 min
Second Breaks227. Can We Slow Down Time? A Conversation with Yvonne MarcheseThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.Do you feel like time's rushing by so fast? Do you wish you could slow it down, just a bit, so you can enjoy the days or even just catch your breath?In this episode, my good friend and author of In Full Bloom, Yvonne Marchese, joins me to explore how we can slow down time — if that's even possible, given our busy lives. Both Yvonne and I ha...
2024-05-2350 minSecond Breaks227. Can We Slow Down Time? A Conversation with Yvonne MarcheseThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older.Do you feel like time's rushing by so fast? Do you wish you could slow it down, just a bit, so you can enjoy the days or even just catch your breath?In this episode, my good friend and author of In Full Bloom, Yvonne Marchese, joins me to explore how we can slow down time — if that's even possible, given our busy lives. Both Yvonne and I ha...
2024-05-2350 min
Second Breaks226. The Purpose of Liminal Spaces During Midlife TransitionsThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older. In this episode, we discuss the concept of midlife portals and the importance of liminal spaces during life transitions. Inspired by Jen Berlingo's book "Midlife Emergence," I explore the metaphor of doorways marking the passage into new life phases, particularly focusing on significant transitional periods. I share reflections from my personal journey when I left my corporate life and the lessons I learned about the value of liminal spaces.
2024-05-0916 minSecond Breaks226. The Purpose of Liminal Spaces During Midlife TransitionsThis episode is brought to you by We're All Getting Older, a publication and a community for midlifers who want to get better as they get older. In this episode, we discuss the concept of midlife portals and the importance of liminal spaces during life transitions. Inspired by Jen Berlingo's book "Midlife Emergence," I explore the metaphor of doorways marking the passage into new life phases, particularly focusing on significant transitional periods. I share reflections from my personal journey when I left my corporate life and the lessons I learned about the value of liminal spaces.
2024-05-0916 min
Second Breaks225. Finding Our Way Through Major Life Changes and the Midlife Emergence with Jen BerlingoI'm joined by Jen Berlingo, author of Midlife Emergence, to discuss the transformative journey of midlife. We explore the concept of emergence as a positive reframe of the midlife crisis, emphasizing the opportunity to unveil one's authentic self. Jen discusses the second individuation process, the challenges of embracing change while managing life's responsibilities, and the importance of authenticity. Our conversation reveals the complexities of midlife changes, the struggle with societal expectations, and the courage to pursue personal truth and growth.Jen Berlingo, MA, LPC, ATR (she/her) is a coach, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a...
2024-04-2553 minSecond Breaks225. Finding Our Way Through Major Life Changes and the Midlife Emergence with Jen BerlingoI'm joined by Jen Berlingo, author of Midlife Emergence, to discuss the transformative journey of midlife. We explore the concept of emergence as a positive reframe of the midlife crisis, emphasizing the opportunity to unveil one's authentic self. Jen discusses the second individuation process, the challenges of embracing change while managing life's responsibilities, and the importance of authenticity. Our conversation reveals the complexities of midlife changes, the struggle with societal expectations, and the courage to pursue personal truth and growth.Jen Berlingo, MA, LPC, ATR (she/her) is a coach, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a...
2024-04-2553 min
Second Breaks224. Settling Into Olderhood and Finding Our New Way Forward with Paul Long"A lot of people get old because they think they're supposed to."Former award-winning television journalist and Emmy-Award-winning producer/writer/director Paul Long shares his midlife career transitions and his "new way forward" — one that is ideal for him, that takes advantage of the new realities of longevity and the new phase of life he calls "olderhood." In this episode, Paul and I have a wide-ranging conversation about what it means to get older today, what "olderhood" means (and why he considers this a better moniker for this phase in life), retirement, and the stories we...
2024-03-2852 minSecond Breaks224. Settling Into Olderhood and Finding Our New Way Forward with Paul Long"A lot of people get old because they think they're supposed to."Former award-winning television journalist and Emmy-Award-winning producer/writer/director Paul Long shares his midlife career transitions and his "new way forward" — one that is ideal for him, that takes advantage of the new realities of longevity and the new phase of life he calls "olderhood." In this episode, Paul and I have a wide-ranging conversation about what it means to get older today, what "olderhood" means (and why he considers this a better moniker for this phase in life), retirement, and the stories we...
2024-03-2852 min
Second Breaks223. How Do You Prepare to Retire From a Career You Love with Merle SafersteinHow do you prepare to leave a job or career that you love? Merle Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author, and a pioneer in legacy journaling. After twenty-six years as a Holocaust educator, where she worked with hundreds of Holocaust survivors, helping them to leave their legacy, she retired and created Living and Leaving Your Legacy®.In this episode, we talk about her previous role at the Holocaust Center, how she prepared to retire from a job that meant so much to her, and the questions she asked herself then. GUEST LINKSMerle Sa...
2024-03-1434 minSecond Breaks223. How Do You Prepare to Retire From a Career You Love with Merle SafersteinHow do you prepare to leave a job or career that you love? Merle Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author, and a pioneer in legacy journaling. After twenty-six years as a Holocaust educator, where she worked with hundreds of Holocaust survivors, helping them to leave their legacy, she retired and created Living and Leaving Your Legacy®.In this episode, we talk about her previous role at the Holocaust Center, how she prepared to retire from a job that meant so much to her, and the questions she asked herself then. GUEST LINKSMerle Sa...
2024-03-1434 min
Second Breaks222. How To Master Ourselves Through Difficult Situations with Vivek ChakraborttyVivek Chakrabortty, CEO and Founder of The Kavi Group, a crisis management and business continuity consulting firm, "worked on himself" for years, combining influences from Catholicism, Stoicism, Vedanta, Buddhism, and mindfulness, to come up with his own 3-step philosophy for managing and mastering himself.In this episode, he walks us through each step, and we explore various practical applications in our day-to-day lives. This is a mini-masterclass on managing ourselves. Sit back and grab a notepad. GUEST LINKS:Vivek on LinkedInThe Kavi GroupFOOTNOTESA Case Study in Personal...
2024-02-291h 01Second Breaks222. How To Master Ourselves Through Difficult Situations with Vivek ChakraborttyVivek Chakrabortty, CEO and Founder of The Kavi Group, a crisis management and business continuity consulting firm, "worked on himself" for years, combining influences from Catholicism, Stoicism, Vedanta, Buddhism, and mindfulness, to come up with his own 3-step philosophy for managing and mastering himself.In this episode, he walks us through each step, and we explore various practical applications in our day-to-day lives. This is a mini-masterclass on managing ourselves. Sit back and grab a notepad. GUEST LINKS:Vivek on LinkedInThe Kavi GroupFOOTNOTESA Case Study in Personal...
2024-02-291h 01
Second Breaks221. The One About Change, Getting Older, The Things We Can (and Cannot) ControlA quick episode to share some big news in my world and riff on the topic of change — whether or not we actually hate change. (Spoiler alert: I don't think we do, actually.)FOOTNOTESWe're All Getting Older (and why I'm changing names)Hop on the WAGO wagon------------Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedInSubscribe to We're All Getting Older, a weekly newsletter about growth in the second half of our lives.Work with Lou BlaserSupport the Sho...
2024-02-1508 minSecond Breaks221. The One About Change, Getting Older, The Things We Can (and Cannot) ControlA quick episode to share some big news in my world and riff on the topic of change — whether or not we actually hate change. (Spoiler alert: I don't think we do, actually.)FOOTNOTESWe're All Getting Older (and why I'm changing names)Hop on the WAGO wagon------------Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedInSubscribe to We're All Getting Older, a weekly newsletter about growth in the second half of our lives.Work with Lou BlaserSupport the Sho...
2024-02-1508 min
Second Breaks220. Sustaining Our Drive and Ambition as We Get Older with Kathy OnetoDo we stop being ambitious as we get older? What happens to the drive we've always had once we retire? In this episode of Second Breaks, I explore ambition with Kathy Oneto, the founder of Sustainable Ambition and host of The Sustainable Ambition podcast. Kathy shares the results of her research and insights from numerous interviews on this topic. We explore the concept of maintaining ambition over time without self-sacrifice, the negative connotations of ambition, societal pressures, and the trap of ambition comparison. We talked about the application of ambition beyond a career and the s...
2024-02-0146 minSecond Breaks220. Sustaining Our Drive and Ambition as We Get Older with Kathy OnetoDo we stop being ambitious as we get older? What happens to the drive we've always had once we retire? In this episode of Second Breaks, I explore ambition with Kathy Oneto, the founder of Sustainable Ambition and host of The Sustainable Ambition podcast. Kathy shares the results of her research and insights from numerous interviews on this topic. We explore the concept of maintaining ambition over time without self-sacrifice, the negative connotations of ambition, societal pressures, and the trap of ambition comparison. We talked about the application of ambition beyond a career and the s...
2024-02-0146 min
Second Breaks219. Deathbed Wisdom for a Happier Life with Dr. Kathy ZhangIn this podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Kathy Zhang, a physician specializing in hospice and palliative care. I follow Kathy on LinkedIn, where she regularly posts wisdom that she's gained from speaking with thousands of people in the last moments of their lives. One specific post caught my attention, and I thought the points she shared were brilliant reminders for us about what truly matters. The episode delves into the impact of fear on life choices, the illusion of abundant time, and the need to prioritize personal life alongside work. We also touch...
2024-01-1847 minSecond Breaks219. Deathbed Wisdom for a Happier Life with Dr. Kathy ZhangIn this podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Kathy Zhang, a physician specializing in hospice and palliative care. I follow Kathy on LinkedIn, where she regularly posts wisdom that she's gained from speaking with thousands of people in the last moments of their lives. One specific post caught my attention, and I thought the points she shared were brilliant reminders for us about what truly matters. The episode delves into the impact of fear on life choices, the illusion of abundant time, and the need to prioritize personal life alongside work. We also touch...
2024-01-1847 min
Second Breaks218. Let's Make This The Best Year Yet: Goals for 2024Happy New Year, my dear listener friend!I'm more excited than ever to tackle my life and work goals this year. 2023 ended up being about clarifying direction and intentions — although I didn’t know that back in January 2023! As I welcome 2024, I can feel the difference. I have a better understanding of where I want to move toward and a clearer path forward.In this episode, I share my goals and plans for 2024. These are grouped in the following buckets:Health and Well-BeingWork, Impact, and RelevanceGrowth and LearningRelationshipsPlease leave a comme...
2024-01-0414 minSecond Breaks218. Let's Make This The Best Year Yet: Goals for 2024Happy New Year, my dear listener friend!I'm more excited than ever to tackle my life and work goals this year. 2023 ended up being about clarifying direction and intentions — although I didn’t know that back in January 2023! As I welcome 2024, I can feel the difference. I have a better understanding of where I want to move toward and a clearer path forward.In this episode, I share my goals and plans for 2024. These are grouped in the following buckets:Health and Well-BeingWork, Impact, and RelevanceGrowth and LearningRelationshipsPlease leave a comme...
2024-01-0414 min
Second Breaks217. Year-End Reflections and Key Takeaways From 2023For the last three years, I've been capturing key takeaways from the year that's about to end. I only regret not starting this practice earlier; it's a powerful way to gain wisdom from our experiences.So, as we wrap up 2023, I'm excited to share with you some personal insights and lessons I've gathered this year.I would love to hear about your key takeaways from 2023. You can leave a comment here. IN THIS EPISODEImportance of reflecting on experiences to gain wisdomFour takeaways from the past yearMy decision about...
2023-12-2114 minSecond Breaks217. Year-End Reflections and Key Takeaways From 2023For the last three years, I've been capturing key takeaways from the year that's about to end. I only regret not starting this practice earlier; it's a powerful way to gain wisdom from our experiences.So, as we wrap up 2023, I'm excited to share with you some personal insights and lessons I've gathered this year.I would love to hear about your key takeaways from 2023. You can leave a comment here. IN THIS EPISODEImportance of reflecting on experiences to gain wisdomFour takeaways from the past yearMy decision about...
2023-12-2114 min
Second Breaks216. A Conversation About Growth with Yvonne MarcheseOne of the things I’ve been reflecting on more and more is my personal growth in midlife and this stage in my life. In the book that I’m writing, there’s an entire chapter on what it means to continue to grow as we get older.So, of course, I wanted to have a chat about this topic with my good friend and frequent collaborator, Yvonne Marchese, who has grown in leaps and bounds since I met her roughly 4 years ago. We sat down and chatted about growth — what growth in midlife means for us, how we p...
2023-12-0748 minSecond Breaks216. A Conversation About Growth with Yvonne MarcheseOne of the things I’ve been reflecting on more and more is my personal growth in midlife and this stage in my life. In the book that I’m writing, there’s an entire chapter on what it means to continue to grow as we get older.So, of course, I wanted to have a chat about this topic with my good friend and frequent collaborator, Yvonne Marchese, who has grown in leaps and bounds since I met her roughly 4 years ago. We sat down and chatted about growth — what growth in midlife means for us, how we p...
2023-12-0748 min
Second Breaks215. [Dear Lou] Family Tension Following RetirementI'm excited to introduce a new format for this episode, "Dear Lou", where I'll be sharing questions from listeners or readers of Midlife Cues, as well as my responses. Our first 'Dear Lou' episode takes us into a story about the complexities of transitioning from a demanding career to retirement. I recently received an email from a listener about her sister, who recently retired and has started to become deeply involved in her grown children's lives, causing some family tension. In this episode, I'll share my response to "Concerned Sister" and my suggestions for how the family c...
2023-11-1609 minSecond Breaks215. [Dear Lou] Family Tension Following RetirementI'm excited to introduce a new format for this episode, "Dear Lou", where I'll be sharing questions from listeners or readers of Midlife Cues, as well as my responses. Our first 'Dear Lou' episode takes us into a story about the complexities of transitioning from a demanding career to retirement. I recently received an email from a listener about her sister, who recently retired and has started to become deeply involved in her grown children's lives, causing some family tension. In this episode, I'll share my response to "Concerned Sister" and my suggestions for how the family c...
2023-11-1609 min
Second Breaks214. Living Our Legacy with Merle Saferstein"An unexamined life is not worth living." The famous quote has been attributed to Socrates, the person that many believe valued the pursuit of wisdom more than anyone else in history.With this quote, Socrates implied that examining and understanding our lives is of utmost importance — essentially, for us to have the wisdom about ourselves and the life we choose to lead. Otherwise, we’re merely existing, acting in ways the reasons for which are unknown to us. And yet, to examine our lives is to turn the lens on ourselves. And it’s not easy to do in s...
2023-11-0244 minSecond Breaks214. Living Our Legacy with Merle Saferstein"An unexamined life is not worth living." The famous quote has been attributed to Socrates, the person that many believe valued the pursuit of wisdom more than anyone else in history.With this quote, Socrates implied that examining and understanding our lives is of utmost importance — essentially, for us to have the wisdom about ourselves and the life we choose to lead. Otherwise, we’re merely existing, acting in ways the reasons for which are unknown to us. And yet, to examine our lives is to turn the lens on ourselves. And it’s not easy to do in s...
2023-11-0244 min
Second Breaks213. [Curveball Series] When You're Forced to Retire From Your Corporate Career with Roberto Seif"My entire profession changed drastically from one day to the other. And I started feeling like I didn't know where I fit anymore. I didn't know what I'm good at anymore."Roberto Seif is a former innovation strategist who experienced forced retirement from his corporate career. Roberto's story is not uncommon in today's world, where companies frequently reorganize, cut positions, or even go under, often leaving employees without warning. This reality is particularly challenging as we get older, with the prospect of finding another job becoming increasingly difficult. This often necessitates a career pivot or complete reinvention...
2023-10-1223 minSecond Breaks213. [Curveball Series] When You're Forced to Retire From Your Corporate Career with Roberto Seif"My entire profession changed drastically from one day to the other. And I started feeling like I didn't know where I fit anymore. I didn't know what I'm good at anymore."Roberto Seif is a former innovation strategist who experienced forced retirement from his corporate career. Roberto's story is not uncommon in today's world, where companies frequently reorganize, cut positions, or even go under, often leaving employees without warning. This reality is particularly challenging as we get older, with the prospect of finding another job becoming increasingly difficult. This often necessitates a career pivot or complete reinvention...
2023-10-1223 min
Second Breaks212. How Our Definition of Success Change As We Get OlderIn my younger years, I used to measure success based on external and quantifiable metrics. Job promotions, titles, salary, and material possessions were the yardsticks I used to gauge my achievements. However, as I've grown older and retired from my corporate career, my perspective on success has shifted.In this episode, I discuss the six common examples of how our definition of success changes in retirement and as we get older. As you listen, I encourage you to reflect on how and in what ways your success definition has changed as well....
2023-09-2110 minSecond Breaks212. How Our Definition of Success Change As We Get OlderIn my younger years, I used to measure success based on external and quantifiable metrics. Job promotions, titles, salary, and material possessions were the yardsticks I used to gauge my achievements. However, as I've grown older and retired from my corporate career, my perspective on success has shifted.In this episode, I discuss the six common examples of how our definition of success changes in retirement and as we get older. As you listen, I encourage you to reflect on how and in what ways your success definition has changed as well....
2023-09-2110 min
Second Breaks211. How Much Money is Enough to Be Happy in Retirement with Luke MathersIf you ever thought that if you were set financially and money was no issue, you would retire immediately and just enjoy life, you might want to listen to this episode.I had the pleasure of chatting with Luke Mathers, a two-time retiree and successful entrepreneur. Luke shares his experience of retiring at a young age, after selling his lucrative practice, and initially enjoying the freedom it afforded him. Despite being able to do whatever he wanted, Luke soon realized he was missing something in his life. He eventually returned to work and built a successful business...
2023-09-0716 minSecond Breaks211. How Much Money is Enough to Be Happy in Retirement with Luke MathersIf you ever thought that if you were set financially and money was no issue, you would retire immediately and just enjoy life, you might want to listen to this episode.I had the pleasure of chatting with Luke Mathers, a two-time retiree and successful entrepreneur. Luke shares his experience of retiring at a young age, after selling his lucrative practice, and initially enjoying the freedom it afforded him. Despite being able to do whatever he wanted, Luke soon realized he was missing something in his life. He eventually returned to work and built a successful business...
2023-09-0716 min
Second Breaks210. Retirement is Dead, Long Live Retirement (Modern Retirement, That Is!)In this episode, we discuss the key themes and characteristics of modern retirement, as well as the changing attitudes towards work and purpose in midlife. We explore the desire to continue working after retirement, the need for additional income due to longevity, and the shift toward making a difference and leaving a legacy. Friends of the pod and readers of Midlife Cues contributed to this conversation. They highlighted, among others, the importance of finding fulfilling work in retirement and the need for purpose and belonging. I often say we are the voice of a generation...
2023-08-2419 minSecond Breaks210. Retirement is Dead, Long Live Retirement (Modern Retirement, That Is!)In this episode, we discuss the key themes and characteristics of modern retirement, as well as the changing attitudes towards work and purpose in midlife. We explore the desire to continue working after retirement, the need for additional income due to longevity, and the shift toward making a difference and leaving a legacy. Friends of the pod and readers of Midlife Cues contributed to this conversation. They highlighted, among others, the importance of finding fulfilling work in retirement and the need for purpose and belonging. I often say we are the voice of a generation...
2023-08-2419 min
Second Breaks209. The Modern Retiree Manifesto: A Framework for Retiring in the 21st CenturyThis week, we're wrapping up the special series on Modern Retirement. In previous episodes, we've talked about why reframing retirement is a necessary must-do. I've shared my messy retirement journey. And we've discussed the 7 skills we need to navigate retirement in the 21st century.Today, I want to walk you through a framework that I've been working on. The Modern Retirement framework is not a rigid methodology but a loose guide that provides direction on what to consider and do while allowing for creative adaptation. It's the result of extensive research, including reading numerous articles a...
2023-08-1013 minSecond Breaks209. The Modern Retiree Manifesto: A Framework for Retiring in the 21st CenturyThis week, we're wrapping up the special series on Modern Retirement. In previous episodes, we've talked about why reframing retirement is a necessary must-do. I've shared my messy retirement journey. And we've discussed the 7 skills we need to navigate retirement in the 21st century.Today, I want to walk you through a framework that I've been working on. The Modern Retirement framework is not a rigid methodology but a loose guide that provides direction on what to consider and do while allowing for creative adaptation. It's the result of extensive research, including reading numerous articles a...
2023-08-1013 min
Second Breaks208. Beyond Financials: The Skills We Need To Navigate Retirement in the 21st CenturyEPISODE SUMMARYThis is the third episode in our series on Modern Retirement in the 21st century. The traditional idea of retirement as a life of rest and leisure is no longer appealing to many people, and slogans like "Never Retire" have gained popularity. In previous episodes, we've discussed why we need to reframe retirement and actively reshape its definition and expectations to make it work for us. In this episode, I introduce the seven essential skills for navigating retirement successfully, including cultivating a positive mindset, embracing curiosity, mastering technology, managing time effectively, ne...
2023-07-2726 minSecond Breaks208. Beyond Financials: The Skills We Need To Navigate Retirement in the 21st CenturyEPISODE SUMMARYThis is the third episode in our series on Modern Retirement in the 21st century. The traditional idea of retirement as a life of rest and leisure is no longer appealing to many people, and slogans like "Never Retire" have gained popularity. In previous episodes, we've discussed why we need to reframe retirement and actively reshape its definition and expectations to make it work for us. In this episode, I introduce the seven essential skills for navigating retirement successfully, including cultivating a positive mindset, embracing curiosity, mastering technology, managing time effectively, ne...
2023-07-2726 min
Second Breaks207. My Unplanned, Messy, and Chock-Full O'Lessons Retirement StoryEPISODE SUMMARYIt's difficult to talk about the mess when you're in the middle of the mess.This is the "true" story behind my retirement story - i.e., what happened when (and why) I left my corporate career. It's recorded with the benefit of hindsight, of course, and only with some distance that enabled some reflection and connecting of dots.My personal experience is the reason why I'm so driven to talk about retirement and why I urge corporate folks to think holistic, and not focus only on financial readiness.I'm...
2023-07-1314 minSecond Breaks207. My Unplanned, Messy, and Chock-Full O'Lessons Retirement StoryEPISODE SUMMARYIt's difficult to talk about the mess when you're in the middle of the mess.This is the "true" story behind my retirement story - i.e., what happened when (and why) I left my corporate career. It's recorded with the benefit of hindsight, of course, and only with some distance that enabled some reflection and connecting of dots.My personal experience is the reason why I'm so driven to talk about retirement and why I urge corporate folks to think holistic, and not focus only on financial readiness.I'm...
2023-07-1314 min
Second Breaks206. What Even Is Retirement Anymore? Should Retirement Still Be A Goal?EPISODE SUMMARYRetirement in the 21st century looks and feels different from how our parents experienced their retirement. It’s even going to be different from how we, once upon a time, might have imagined ourselves retiring.And while the loudest messages out there about retirement are all about financial security, investment strategies, and growing the nest egg, the truth is there’s more to consider than just dollars and cents.So the question is, what now? What is our new relationship with the word? How should we think about retirement? Or should we, as m...
2023-07-0617 minSecond Breaks206. What Even Is Retirement Anymore? Should Retirement Still Be A Goal?EPISODE SUMMARYRetirement in the 21st century looks and feels different from how our parents experienced their retirement. It’s even going to be different from how we, once upon a time, might have imagined ourselves retiring.And while the loudest messages out there about retirement are all about financial security, investment strategies, and growing the nest egg, the truth is there’s more to consider than just dollars and cents.So the question is, what now? What is our new relationship with the word? How should we think about retirement? Or should we, as m...
2023-07-0617 min
Second Breaks205. [Midlife Well-Being] Keeping Our Brains Healthy with Allison LiuEPISODE SUMMARYAre you concerned about your brain health and the risk of cognitive decline? Do you believe that memory loss is a natural part of aging? In this episode, I interview brain health professional Allison Liu, who shares practical steps to protect and improve our brain health. We discuss the importance of taking care of our brains, debunking the common belief that memory loss is inevitable as we get older. Allison expertly walks us through the 11 risk factors that affect brain health and the practical steps to address them. This episode marks the end of the...
2023-06-2240 minSecond Breaks205. [Midlife Well-Being] Keeping Our Brains Healthy with Allison LiuEPISODE SUMMARYAre you concerned about your brain health and the risk of cognitive decline? Do you believe that memory loss is a natural part of aging? In this episode, I interview brain health professional Allison Liu, who shares practical steps to protect and improve our brain health. We discuss the importance of taking care of our brains, debunking the common belief that memory loss is inevitable as we get older. Allison expertly walks us through the 11 risk factors that affect brain health and the practical steps to address them. This episode marks the end of the...
2023-06-2240 min
Second Breaks204. [Midlife Well-Being] Sexual Health with Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MDEPISODE SUMMARYDo you believe that sex after menopause is always painful and that your sexual life will never be the same again? If so, you may be surprised to learn that these are just some of the common misconceptions surrounding sex after menopause.In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MD, discusses these misconceptions and provides valuable insights into managing vaginal health during and after menopause. She explains the impact of decreased estrogen levels on vaginal health and the importance of being proactive in managing it. She also addresses the misconception that sex after menopause is...
2023-06-1543 minSecond Breaks204. [Midlife Well-Being] Sexual Health with Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MDEPISODE SUMMARYDo you believe that sex after menopause is always painful and that your sexual life will never be the same again? If so, you may be surprised to learn that these are just some of the common misconceptions surrounding sex after menopause.In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Dweck, MD, discusses these misconceptions and provides valuable insights into managing vaginal health during and after menopause. She explains the impact of decreased estrogen levels on vaginal health and the importance of being proactive in managing it. She also addresses the misconception that sex after menopause is...
2023-06-1543 min
Second Breaks203. [Midlife Well-Being] Stress Relief Principles with Shulamit Ber LevtovEPISODE SUMMARYStress is a common experience that affects our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially in midlife. But unfortunately, only a few have been taught to manage stress effectively. As a result, how to deal with stress is often one of those things we fumble our way around through life! In this episode, we're continuing our midlife health and well-being series, focusing on stress management. I'm joined by mindset and resilience consultant Shulamit Ber Levtov. She shares her insights on the definition of stress, how our bodies respond to it, and the three principles of s...
2023-06-0843 minSecond Breaks203. [Midlife Well-Being] Stress Relief Principles with Shulamit Ber LevtovEPISODE SUMMARYStress is a common experience that affects our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially in midlife. But unfortunately, only a few have been taught to manage stress effectively. As a result, how to deal with stress is often one of those things we fumble our way around through life! In this episode, we're continuing our midlife health and well-being series, focusing on stress management. I'm joined by mindset and resilience consultant Shulamit Ber Levtov. She shares her insights on the definition of stress, how our bodies respond to it, and the three principles of s...
2023-06-0843 min
Second Breaks202. [Midlife Well-Being] Intermittent Fasting with Laurie LewisEPISODE SUMMARYThis is the first episode in a series on Midlife Health and Well-Being. I am joined by Laurie Lewis to discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting for midlifers and particularly for women going through menopause. As an expert on the topic, Laurie shares her personal experience with menopause and how intermittent fasting helped her. We also delve into the challenges of maintaining a healthy weight as we age, the impact of processed foods on our health, and the benefits of fasting beyond weight loss, such as improving energy levels and managing health conditions like...
2023-05-2555 minSecond Breaks202. [Midlife Well-Being] Intermittent Fasting with Laurie LewisEPISODE SUMMARYThis is the first episode in a series on Midlife Health and Well-Being. I am joined by Laurie Lewis to discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting for midlifers and particularly for women going through menopause. As an expert on the topic, Laurie shares her personal experience with menopause and how intermittent fasting helped her. We also delve into the challenges of maintaining a healthy weight as we age, the impact of processed foods on our health, and the benefits of fasting beyond weight loss, such as improving energy levels and managing health conditions like...
2023-05-2555 min
Second Breaks201. Gratitude During Periods of Curveballs and Uncertainty with Holly BertoneEPISODE SUMMARYI think it’s safe to say we would rather be in a state of gratitude than not. It’s also safe to assume that we know — even if we may not be aware of the actual science behind it — that having a gratitude practice is beneficial to our well-being. However, I must confess that I struggle with maintaining a consistent gratitude practice. I find it challenging and often forced, which makes it difficult to stick with it. Moreover, there are times in life when feeling grateful seems impossible, such as during times of difficult...
2023-05-1144 minSecond Breaks201. Gratitude During Periods of Curveballs and Uncertainty with Holly BertoneEPISODE SUMMARYI think it’s safe to say we would rather be in a state of gratitude than not. It’s also safe to assume that we know — even if we may not be aware of the actual science behind it — that having a gratitude practice is beneficial to our well-being. However, I must confess that I struggle with maintaining a consistent gratitude practice. I find it challenging and often forced, which makes it difficult to stick with it. Moreover, there are times in life when feeling grateful seems impossible, such as during times of difficult...
2023-05-1144 min
Second Breaks200. You’ve Come A Long Way Baby: A Conversation About Change with Yvonne MarcheseEPISODE SUMMARYThis is the official 200th episode of Second Breaks! I'm practically twisting myself around and patting myself on the back for reaching this milestone.But I don't want to just celebrate reaching a specific number. I want to mark the progress that I've made in life since I started this show.We all know change is the one thing that's constant in life, and in this episode, I want to reflect on that. Specifically, the change we go through intentionally or naturally over time. It's those small, incremental changes that often go...
2023-04-2739 minSecond Breaks200. You’ve Come A Long Way Baby: A Conversation About Change with Yvonne MarcheseEPISODE SUMMARYThis is the official 200th episode of Second Breaks! I'm practically twisting myself around and patting myself on the back for reaching this milestone.But I don't want to just celebrate reaching a specific number. I want to mark the progress that I've made in life since I started this show.We all know change is the one thing that's constant in life, and in this episode, I want to reflect on that. Specifically, the change we go through intentionally or naturally over time. It's those small, incremental changes that often go...
2023-04-2739 min
Second Breaks199. Working Midlifers: How To Prepare for the AI DisruptionEPISODE SUMMARYWell, folks, it’s hard to ignore the big news these days about ChatGPT and AI. Although we’ve been using AI for a while now, many of us have thought it was still a ways off from becoming truly disruptive.But now, with the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 and GPT-4 in March 2023, we’ve entered a new phase of development where AI outputs are virtually indistinguishable from human outputs, and some are hailing, are even better than what humans can do. For those of us in the working midlife crowd, this presen...
2023-04-1320 minSecond Breaks199. Working Midlifers: How To Prepare for the AI DisruptionEPISODE SUMMARYWell, folks, it’s hard to ignore the big news these days about ChatGPT and AI. Although we’ve been using AI for a while now, many of us have thought it was still a ways off from becoming truly disruptive.But now, with the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 and GPT-4 in March 2023, we’ve entered a new phase of development where AI outputs are virtually indistinguishable from human outputs, and some are hailing, are even better than what humans can do. For those of us in the working midlife crowd, this presen...
2023-04-1320 min
Second Breaks198. [Curveball Series] Delayed Reactions with Stephanie DethlefsEPISODE SUMMARY:We don’t always recognize a curveball when we get hit by one. We don't see that we need to change and make some adjustments. Instead, we ignore it, deny it, or fight to keep things status quo. That is until it becomes glaringly obvious that some change is required.In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Dethlefs, whose curveball resulted in a change in her career and the identity that came along with doing that work. But these changes didn’t happen as soon as her curveball hit. She spent many years figh...
2023-03-3038 minSecond Breaks198. [Curveball Series] Delayed Reactions with Stephanie DethlefsEPISODE SUMMARY:We don’t always recognize a curveball when we get hit by one. We don't see that we need to change and make some adjustments. Instead, we ignore it, deny it, or fight to keep things status quo. That is until it becomes glaringly obvious that some change is required.In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Dethlefs, whose curveball resulted in a change in her career and the identity that came along with doing that work. But these changes didn’t happen as soon as her curveball hit. She spent many years figh...
2023-03-3038 min
Second Breaks197. Midlife is a Call to Action: When Curveballs Hit (Part 2)EPISODE SUMMARY:This is the second part of the conversation on why midlife is a call to action for change. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Ep 195), I suggest you start there! In this episode, I tackle the subject of "unexpected change" or what I call curveballs — events that disrupt our lives, sometimes even reshaping and changing their trajectory.You can read the full text of this episode at http://secondbreaks.comFOOTNOTES:Life Is In The Transitions, by Bruce FeilerEp 195: Midlife Is A Call To Action: The Ca...
2023-03-1622 minSecond Breaks197. Midlife is a Call to Action: When Curveballs Hit (Part 2)EPISODE SUMMARY:This is the second part of the conversation on why midlife is a call to action for change. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Ep 195), I suggest you start there! In this episode, I tackle the subject of "unexpected change" or what I call curveballs — events that disrupt our lives, sometimes even reshaping and changing their trajectory.You can read the full text of this episode at http://secondbreaks.comFOOTNOTES:Life Is In The Transitions, by Bruce FeilerEp 195: Midlife Is A Call To Action: The Ca...
2023-03-1622 min
Second Breaks196. What and When is Midlife with Bernie BorgesEPISODE SUMMARY:This week's guest is Bernie Borges, Producer and Host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. Bernie shares his perspective on what (and when!) midlife is — which is quite non-traditional, bordering on controversial! I expect it will generate some reactions, no doubt. I’m also sharing my own thoughts and definition of midlife. Although not dissimilar from Bernie’s, it has minor differences.It’s important that we adopt a broader definition of midlife because how we view midlife has significant implications on how we live the second half of our lives.ABOUT MY...
2023-03-0224 minSecond Breaks196. What and When is Midlife with Bernie BorgesEPISODE SUMMARY:This week's guest is Bernie Borges, Producer and Host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. Bernie shares his perspective on what (and when!) midlife is — which is quite non-traditional, bordering on controversial! I expect it will generate some reactions, no doubt. I’m also sharing my own thoughts and definition of midlife. Although not dissimilar from Bernie’s, it has minor differences.It’s important that we adopt a broader definition of midlife because how we view midlife has significant implications on how we live the second half of our lives.ABOUT MY...
2023-03-0224 min
Second Breaks195. Midlife is a Call to Action: The Case for Midlife Change (Part 1)In the season opener, Lou Blaser makes the case that midlife is a call to action for change. This is a two-parter conversation, and in this episode, Lou talks about why midlife change is necessary and inevitable and why this change is certainly not a crisis.You can read the full text of this episode here. Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn.Subscribe to Midlife Cues, a weekly newsletter about intentional living in midlife. Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2023-02-1615 minSecond Breaks195. Midlife is a Call to Action: The Case for Midlife Change (Part 1)In the season opener, Lou Blaser makes the case that midlife is a call to action for change. This is a two-parter conversation, and in this episode, Lou talks about why midlife change is necessary and inevitable and why this change is certainly not a crisis.You can read the full text of this episode here. Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn.Subscribe to Midlife Cues, a weekly newsletter about intentional living in midlife. Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2023-02-1615 min
Second BreaksBONUS: Podcast Goals and What's Next for 2023In this bonus episode, I share my plans and goals for the podcast for the year. FOOTNOTES:Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn.Subscribe to Midlife Cues, a weekly newsletter about intentional living in midlife. Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2023-01-2606 minSecond BreaksBONUS: Podcast Goals and What's Next for 2023In this bonus episode, I share my plans and goals for the podcast for the year. FOOTNOTES:Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn.Subscribe to Midlife Cues, a weekly newsletter about intentional living in midlife. Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2023-01-2606 min
Second BreaksBONUS: Five Lessons I'm Taking Away From 2022Contrary to popular opinion, wisdom does not come with age.It is the act of sitting down and reflecting on our own experiences that creates wisdom. And one powerful exercise we can do to capture that wisdom is to reflect on the lessons we're taking away from our experiences in the past year.Before you get too busy with your 2023 goals and plans, take a pause to consider the lessons you learned from last year. A slight variation to this is to ask what you learned ABOUT yourself last year.In...
2023-01-0517 minSecond BreaksBONUS: Five Lessons I'm Taking Away From 2022Contrary to popular opinion, wisdom does not come with age.It is the act of sitting down and reflecting on our own experiences that creates wisdom. And one powerful exercise we can do to capture that wisdom is to reflect on the lessons we're taking away from our experiences in the past year.Before you get too busy with your 2023 goals and plans, take a pause to consider the lessons you learned from last year. A slight variation to this is to ask what you learned ABOUT yourself last year.In...
2023-01-0517 min
Second BreaksBONUS: How Different Are You From The 20-Year Old Version Of Yourself?Have you ever looked back and considered how different you are today from the 20-year-old version of yourself?This is a question that I ask all my guests on the podcast. And I’m always blown away by the thoughtfulness of their answers.In this short bonus episode, I’ve compiled the responses of my guests this year so you can listen to all of their thoughts back to back.I’ve found myself in their words. I’ve found so much strength and inspiration as well.And I think you’ll feel th...
2022-12-2211 minSecond BreaksBONUS: How Different Are You From The 20-Year Old Version Of Yourself?Have you ever looked back and considered how different you are today from the 20-year-old version of yourself?This is a question that I ask all my guests on the podcast. And I’m always blown away by the thoughtfulness of their answers.In this short bonus episode, I’ve compiled the responses of my guests this year so you can listen to all of their thoughts back to back.I’ve found myself in their words. I’ve found so much strength and inspiration as well.And I think you’ll feel th...
2022-12-2211 min
Second Breaks151. Insights From 2020 and Plans For 2021, a Conversation With Dr. Nayla BahriIn This Episode:Dr. Nayla Bahri and Lou Blaser chat candidly about their 2020 and how they are approaching 2021Why and how, in the year that made things so complicated, many things also became simplerLessons learned and surprising insights about themselvesNew habits to incorporate, old habits to re-enforce in 2021How they are planning for a year of continued uncertainty and hopeDr. Nayla Bahri is a leadership and career development coach who focuses on our relationship with work. She co-hosts the Inside Job podcast and teaches at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia Business School...
2021-01-0747 minSecond Breaks151. Insights From 2020 and Plans For 2021, a Conversation With Dr. Nayla BahriIn This Episode:Dr. Nayla Bahri and Lou Blaser chat candidly about their 2020 and how they are approaching 2021Why and how, in the year that made things so complicated, many things also became simplerLessons learned and surprising insights about themselvesNew habits to incorporate, old habits to re-enforce in 2021How they are planning for a year of continued uncertainty and hopeDr. Nayla Bahri is a leadership and career development coach who focuses on our relationship with work. She co-hosts the Inside Job podcast and teaches at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia Business School...
2021-01-0747 min
Second Breaks141. Becoming a Virtual Expert with Kathy GoughenourA Virtual Assistant career can provide the ultimate in work flexibility. However, the other question to consider is whether this is truly a profitable career choice. In this episode, Kathy Goughenour of Virtual Expert® Training joins Lou Blaser to explore and answer this question. For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2020-09-1743 minSecond Breaks141. Becoming a Virtual Expert with Kathy GoughenourA Virtual Assistant career can provide the ultimate in work flexibility. However, the other question to consider is whether this is truly a profitable career choice. In this episode, Kathy Goughenour of Virtual Expert® Training joins Lou Blaser to explore and answer this question. For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2020-09-1743 min
Second Breaks131. Practical Best Practices for Resumés and LinkedIn Profiles with Allison LockettUpdating the resumé and LinkedIn profile is unlikely to be one of your favorite things to do. Yet, it’s a requirement especially when we need or want to make a career move. Career coach Allison Lockett and Lou Blaser geek out on all things resumés. For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-2152 minSecond Breaks131. Practical Best Practices for Resumés and LinkedIn Profiles with Allison LockettUpdating the resumé and LinkedIn profile is unlikely to be one of your favorite things to do. Yet, it’s a requirement especially when we need or want to make a career move. Career coach Allison Lockett and Lou Blaser geek out on all things resumés. For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-2152 min
Second Breaks126. The Power of Stoicism When Times are Hard with Brendan HuffordWhat’s Stoicism? How can its teachings help us during hard times? Brendan Hufford joins Lou Blaser to talk about Amor Fati, and Memento Mori, and Amelia Earhart, and Thomas Edison and the big fire. We also talk about this terrible diagnosis that Brendan and his wife learned about their son when he was just 2 years old, which made Brendan really embrace the idea of Amor Fati.For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-1645 minSecond Breaks126. The Power of Stoicism When Times are Hard with Brendan HuffordWhat’s Stoicism? How can its teachings help us during hard times? Brendan Hufford joins Lou Blaser to talk about Amor Fati, and Memento Mori, and Amelia Earhart, and Thomas Edison and the big fire. We also talk about this terrible diagnosis that Brendan and his wife learned about their son when he was just 2 years old, which made Brendan really embrace the idea of Amor Fati.For the show notes, highlights, and links, visit https://secondbreaks.com/podcast Get full access to We're All Getting Older at loublaser.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-1645 min
Second Breaks118. How to Protect Yourself and Your Side Gig with Autumn Witt BoydYou’re working hard to make your side hustle or freelancing career a success. So you’ll want to make sure you protect yourself, your investment, and your side project legally. Autumn Witt Boyd, Host of The Legal Roadmap podcast, joins Lou Blaser to cover the most pressing basic questions for someone starting out. Grab a notepad as you’ll want to take notes. Or head on over to the website for the show notes.Highlights of Episode 118The single most important thing you have to do when starting a side business, or starting a freelancing/consul...
2020-01-0935 minSecond Breaks118. How to Protect Yourself and Your Side Gig with Autumn Witt BoydYou’re working hard to make your side hustle or freelancing career a success. So you’ll want to make sure you protect yourself, your investment, and your side project legally. Autumn Witt Boyd, Host of The Legal Roadmap podcast, joins Lou Blaser to cover the most pressing basic questions for someone starting out. Grab a notepad as you’ll want to take notes. Or head on over to the website for the show notes.Highlights of Episode 118The single most important thing you have to do when starting a side business, or starting a freelancing/consul...
2020-01-0935 min