Claiming what you want in midlife

Have you ever felt like you’re an "Olympic level performer" at checking boxes and meeting everyone else’s expectations, yet still feel deeply restless? In this episode, Laurie Reynoldson explores a powerful "intuitive nudge" that changed the trajectory of her week: the necessity of claiming what you want in midlife.

Laurie unpacks why high-achieving women often feel guilty or "selfish" for wanting more than the successful lives they’ve already built. She argues that midlife isn't the time to burn your life to the ground, but rather the time to stop outsourcing your happiness to other people's expectations and start making micro-moves toward a life that actually feels like you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Claiming vs. Wanting: Why "wanting" is passive, while "claiming" is an intentional act of ownership that plants a flag for your future.
• The Permission Slip: Why you are allowed to change your mind and desire different things in your 40s, 50s, or 60s than you did in your 20s.
• The Power of the "Morning 5-10-5": How writing down your dreams as if they’ve already happened can trigger your subconscious to start creating a new reality.
• Three Steps to Build Your "Claim It" Muscle: Practical strategies for getting still, speaking your desires out loud, and stopping the endless wait for external validation.

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📘 Best Life Planner

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Q2 can be your most important quarter in life + business!

Most people treat the second quarter of the year as a time to simply "sail through," coasting on the fumes of their January resolutions. But according to Laurie Reynoldson, Q2 is your secret weapon for finishing the year strong.

In this episode, Laurie breaks down the seasonal psychology of the year—from the "shot out of the gate" energy of Q1 to the "balls to the wall" panic of Q4—and explains why January is actually a terrible time to start new habits. She introduces a more agile way to live: using the first 13 weeks of the year as a data-gathering phase, then using Q2 to make the tactical pivots necessary to actually achieve your "Best Life."

Key Takeaways:

• The Winter Trap: Why starting big goals in the dark, cold days of January often leads to disappointment and how to use Q1 as a "toe dip" instead.
• The Data-Driven Life: How to move beyond "checking boxes" to using habit tracking as a tool for personal information and better decision-making.
• The Best Life Planner: Laurie shares the science-backed framework of her custom planner, including the "Morning 5, 10, 5" routine to prime your brain for success.
• The Quarterly Review: Five critical questions to ask yourself right now to assess what is serving you and what needs to be left behind.
• Sneaky Success: Why making "big moves" in Q2 is easier because nobody else expects them.

What’s New at the School of Midlife:

• The Tech Overhaul: A behind-the-scenes look at the new systems, website, and email platform launching to better serve the community.
• High-Level Leadership Collective: An exclusive announcement about a new small-group initiative for midlife women featuring in-person intensives and virtual support.
• Upcoming Workshops: Short, tactical virtual sessions focused on midlife clarity and focus

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Best Life Planner

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The business of midlife.

In this special three-year anniversary episode, Laurie Reynoldson pulls back the curtain on the "business of podcasting" before diving deep into a concept every high-achieving woman needs to hear: The Business of Midlife.

If you’ve spent decades advocating for your team at work and your family at home, while leaving your own dreams for "someday," this episode is your wake-up call. Laurie explores why we often treat our careers with more strategy, investment, and clarity than our own lives—and how to flip the script.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The IBM Strategy for Personal Growth: How a three-step success secret from former IBM CEO Tom Watson can be applied to designing your second act.
• The "Someday" Trap: Why waiting for absolute certainty or the "perfect time" is the quickest way to stay stuck.
• Investing vs. Indulging: Breaking the conditioning that says spending time and money on your own development is selfish.
• The Power of Sabbaticals: Why you should "try on" your dream life (like moving to a Tuscan villa) before you sell everything to pursue it.
• The Ripple Effect: How getting clear on your own needs actually makes you show up better for your family and community.

Are you ready to treat your life like it’s your career? It’s time to stop waiting for retirement to start living.

LINKS + MENTIONS:

Best Life Retreat - Civana Wellness Resort + Spa

Best Life Retreat - Paris

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