Second Breaks
Lou Blaser
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236. An Invitation to Delight
What 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…
235. 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…
234. Eschewing Comfort Zones, Playing, and Staying Youthful
I 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,…
233. When The Scary Thing Becomes The Thing You Love
I’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…
232. 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…
231. Answer The Call And Write Your First Book with Jen Louden
This 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…
230. Un-hurrying Grief
This 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…
229. Can We Talk About Grief? with Charlene Lam
This 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…
228. Experiments on Slowing Down Time
This 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…
227. Can We Slow Down Time? A Conversation with Yvonne Marchese
This 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…
226. The Purpose of Liminal Spaces During Midlife Transitions
This 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…
225. Finding Our Way Through Major Life Changes and the Midlife Emergence with Jen Berlingo
I'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…
224. 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…
223. How Do You Prepare to Retire From a Career You Love with Merle Saferstein
How 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…
222. How To Master Ourselves Through Difficult Situations with Vivek Chakrabortty
Vivek 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,…
221. The One About Change, Getting Older, The Things We Can (and Cannot) Control
A 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…
220. Sustaining Our Drive and Ambition as We Get Older with Kathy Oneto
Do 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…
219. Deathbed Wisdom for a Happier Life with Dr. Kathy Zhang
In 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…
218. Let's Make This The Best Year Yet: Goals for 2024
Happy 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…
217. Year-End Reflections and Key Takeaways From 2023
For 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…
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