Living Midlife Like a Vacation, Embracing Change and Finding Joy

Living Midlife Like a Vacation: Embracing Change and Finding Joy In this episode of Chapter 3 Lifestyles, host Michelle—a wife, mom, and real estate broker turned storyteller—discusses the beauty and complexity of midlife. She emphasizes the importance of giving yourself permission to slow down and press reset without feeling like you’re starting over. Through personal anecdotes and reflective questions, Michelle encourages listeners to embrace the freedom that comes with this stage of life, to seek more peace, joy, and self-fulfillment. She shares her own journey of shifting roles, traveling in a motorhome, and finding joy in simpler, more meaningful moments. The episode concludes with a challenge for listeners to take a morning for themselves, to reflect and write about what they want the next chapter of their lives to feel like. 00:00 Welcome to Chapter Three Lifestyles 01:04 Embracing Midlife Transitions 02:32 Finding Freedom in Midlife 04:21 Reconnecting with What Makes You Feel Alive 05:21 Slowing Down and Savoring Life 07:14 Reflective Questions for Your Next Chapter 07:59 Chapter Three Challenge of the Week 09:19 Final Thoughts and Staying Connected