Wiser with Rob Bialostocki

Ep 32 - No Need to Feel the Pressure: The Art of Lightening Up

I was out walking the dogs in the rain this morning when I noticed something. It wasn’t even 9am, and I already felt under pressure. Be productive. Grow the audience. Earn more. Be as good as the people I admire. Plan something great for my granddaughter on Friday. Then I looked at where all that pressure was coming from. No one had asked me for any of it. It was all in my head. In this episode of Wiser, I talk about how pressure works and why so much of it is unnecessary, especially in the second half of life. You’ll hear: How feelings follow our thoughts, both the ones we notice and the ones we don’t Why most pressure is a construct, something we’ve made up, which means we can also unmake it The difference between pressure that comes from other people (advertisers, news, last-minute family calls) and pressure we create ourselves Why many of us are still living at the pace that suited us at 40 How purpose, perspective and proportion might be hallmarks of growing wiser You don’t have to live or be busy in any particular way. You can stay engaged and active and still be at peace, as long as what you’re busy with is your choice. This episode is a gentle invitation to say no to the pressures that don’t belong to you, and to live with more clarity, freedom and choice. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

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Ep 31 - Watering the Inside: How to Refresh Your Mind, Emotions and Sense of Self After 60

Do you finish the week feeling flat, tired and done? If you’re in your 50s or 60s, it’s worth paying attention. In this episode of Wiser, Rob shares what a week of giving to everyone else taught him about running on empty, and why being constantly on the go isn’t a badge of merit. You’ll hear why we live from the inside out, how a depleted inner life shows up in the way we speak and act, and why some people end up weary even when their calendars are full, or bored when they’re empty. You’ll also hear a simple way to rejuvenate yourself daily, built on four parts: time, place, privacy and a valuable activity. Rob shares his own habits, and what a few friends do. No incense required. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

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Ep 30 - What Matters Most After 50

What mattered at 35 probably doesn't drive you the same way at 55. And that's not a problem — it's one of the most important things that can happen to you. In this episode, we dig into why your values and priorities are supposed to shift as you move into your second half, what tends to lose its appeal (and why), and what people who navigate this chapter well actually start prioritising instead. We also talk about why fewer things mattering overall isn't a sign of giving up — it's a sign of growing up. And we look at the practical work of figuring out what genuinely matters to you now, at this stage, and how to start living accordingly. If you've been feeling the ground shift a little lately, this one will help you make sense of it. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

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Ep 29 - Staying Vibrant in Your Second Half: How not to shrink as you age

Do our lives shrink as we get older, or do we let them? In this episode of Wiser, I look at the natural pull we all have towards comfort, quiet and familiarity. It helps us think less and feel safer, but the same pull can slowly shrink our lives without us noticing. Drawing on research into status quo bias, mere exposure and the Synapse Project, I share three practical ways to keep life rich in the second half: Extract more out of the experiences you already have Put more into them Try new things that stretch you a little This isn't about becoming louder or busier. It's about making sure comfort doesn't quietly turn into a rut. Listen in, then try one small thing this week. Wiser is a podcast for people in the second half of life who want to live intentionally, grow wiser and navigate midlife with more depth and a bit of humour. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 28 - Where'd You Go? Find Yourself Again in Midlife

Using the film Where'd You Go, Bernadette as a jumping-off point, Rob looks at how people quietly lose touch with themselves — not through one big decision, but through years of reasonable choices that add up to living a life built for other people. He explains why midlife is when this usually surfaces, why most of us cover the feeling back up rather than face it, and shares a simple practice for finding your way back: ask yourself honest questions with a clear head, then let the real answer come from instinct rather than logic. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

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Ep 27 - Whatever Life Throws: Surviving a Brutal Stretch of Midlife

When faith, marriage, family and health all fall apart in the same few years, how do you keep functioning? Rob shares a genuinely relentless stretch of his own life — questioning a decades-long faith, separating after 29 years of marriage, his daughter's surprise pregnancy, and a new partner's cancer diagnosis, all within about five years. He breaks down what actually helped him get through it: treating each crisis separately instead of one giant problem, being honest about how hard it was, focusing only on what he could control, and letting a few trusted people in. Practical, not tidy. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

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Ep 26 - Change Happens to You in Midlife But Transition Happens Within You

Most people confuse change with transition, but they're completely different processes. Change is external—you move cities, lose a job, get divorced. It's the obvious shift from point A to point B. Transition is the inner psychological journey of letting go of your old identity, spending time in uncertainty, then eventually embracing who you're becoming. Without proper transition, change becomes just "rearranging the furniture"—nothing really transforms inside you. That's why people can go through major life shifts yet remain stuck emotionally for years. Real transition involves three stages: ending the old chapter (even when it's scary), navigating the confusing middle ground where you don't know what's next, and finally stepping into a new beginning you couldn't have imagined from your starting point. The key insight? You can't see your new beginning while you're still holding onto your old identity. Learning to transition well is what separates those who thrive through change from those who get left behind. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 25 - Learning From Nature in Your Second Half

Why Nature Always Wins: Life Lessons from a Fallen Tree That Will Change How You See Control, Humility & Your Place in the World During a routine morning dog walk, I noticed something I had walked past many times before. But this time, I stopped and contemplated a new perspective. There, in the middle of a beautifully managed bush reserve, a massive gum tree had crashed down, flattening everything in its path despite all the careful human planning and maintenance by Council staff. It reminded me of a fundamental truth we often forget: nature is the ultimate reality, and it always has the final say. In this episode, I explain three insights I gained: Embrace humility over control - We can influence many things, but we're never the final arbiter. Accepting this reduces stress and unrealistic expectations. Work with natural patterns, not against them - Aligning our decisions with nature's rhythms leads to better outcomes, like avoiding building on unstable ground. Actively appreciate our temporary place - Understanding we're part of something larger brings both psychological benefits and deeper gratitude for this brief, meaningful experience we call life. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

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Ep 24 - Midlife Direction: Why 'Follow Your Passion' is Poor Advice (And What Actually Works)

Are you interested in finding your passion? Well, the problem is popular advice to "find your passion" doesn't work; it's fundamentally flawed and can be very frustrating. Research shows that over 80% of adults don't know what their passion is, yet we're told we should. The truth is passion isn't something you find - it's something you develop through experiment and experience. You can't have passion for something you've never done. In this episode, Rob shares from personal experience how to grow towards something you end up feeling passionate about and explains that: you start with what interests you its based more on values it takes time - often months or years you find passion building after a while of trying things out you can change over time anyway it's not your head you should listen to. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

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Ep 23 - The Oyster-catcher: Turning Down the Noise in Your Second Half

In this episode, I talk about my trip to Great Barrier Island, about 95km from Auckland, visiting friends who ditched their corporate lives in their late 50s for a simpler existence. No TV, no news, no social media, and definitely no traffic noise – just the natural world around us. Walking along the coast on day two, I found myself sitting on rocks, watching the tide move seaweed around beneath the surface. It got me thinking about how rare these quiet moments are in our everyday lives. Let's be honest – we fill our days with constant noise. We rush from bed to work, meeting to meeting, then flop on the couch for TV while scrolling through our phones. And maybe there's a reason for all this busyness – we're uncomfortable with what might bubble up if we actually slow down. During my "off-the-grid" time, I found an injured Oyster-catcher bird. That small moment of helping this lovely little creature became very meaningful. As I watched it recover, something clicked: I was able to enjoy this moment because I took the time to be available for whatever came along. The takeaway? When we turn down the volume on life's distractions, we create space for the stuff that really matters to surface naturally. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 22 - Midlife Dogma Detox: How Fixed Mindsets Limit Your Second Half

Personal growth advice often presents a single "right way" to approach life's challenges, but there are actually multiple valid paths for everything from relationships to career development to self-improvement. Key Points • The difference between "the way" versus "ways" of approaching life situations. • When people claim to have found "the way" it may be due to immaturity, limited experience, or having an agenda. • With age and wisdom comes broader understanding of multiple valid approaches. • What works for someone else may not work for you based on personality, situation, and resources. • Three principles for finding your path: recognize multiple options exist, consider your unique factors, and experiment with small steps. • Ask questions with your head but listen for answers from your heart. Click follow on your podcast app or click subscribe to get a weekly email with each new episode. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

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Ep 21 - Healthier Relationships in Your 50s and 60s: You go first

If you’re a human being - and I’m guessing you are - then you have lots of relationships. And while many might be healthy, enjoyable and good chances are there are one or two that have some kind of stress, or are not as good as you’d like. Maybe, there is one that has just broken and you’d still like to see it mended. In this episode, I talk about how important relationships with my birth mother and my Dad went through a cold or even non-existent phase, but both are now wonderfully warm, engaging and loving. It doesn’t always work out like that, but I discuss some principles of approach that will give it the best chance of success. Ones you can try too. This can apply to relationships with your spouse, ex, parent, child or friend. Duration: 11mins 52s Key points Strong relationships are essential for life satisfaction, but naturally change over time Broken family bonds create loneliness — reconciliation is worth the effort Take the first step — make the call, offer forgiveness, start the process Set realistic expectations — healing takes time and initial attempts may falter Consider their perspective — they might feel nervous about reconnecting too Keep early conversations light — avoid difficult questions and build comfort gradually Even partial reconnections can become meaningful and enhance your life If first attempts fail, try again or accept the outcome with grace Personal stories show that patience can repair even deeply fractured family relationships The potential reward of restored connection outweighs the risk of rejection. Worth repeating "Sometimes, the very attempt can soften a hardened heart in ways you'd least expect." Supporter shout-out 🤩 Thank you so much to Sangeeta Chandran from Mumbai, India who told me recently, “Have been meaning to write and tell you how much I enjoy your podcasts. Very nice, simple useful messages. Glad we have this ongoing exchange.” Sangeeta is a fellow philosophical soul and writes very insightful thoughts herself in a weekly email called OneforWithin. Search for #oneforwithin and you’ll find her. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 20 - Happiness in Your Second Half Depends on Alignment

Do you feel discontent in your relationships, career, or daily life at times, despite outwardly having what you want? The answer often lies in a values problem - a misalignment between what we truly value deep down, and how we actually live. When our behaviours don't match our core values, we can experience tension, which can look like unhappiness, stress, or even physical symptoms. In this episode, we discuss why this happens, give some examples to illustrate, and suggest how you can close the gap. Key Points Our behaviour reveals our actual values, regardless of what we claim to value. Values conflicts are often the root cause of relationship problems and career dissatisfaction. Signs of values misalignment include persistent unhappiness, stress, and sometimes physical symptoms. Two main solutions: either adjust your stated values to match reality or change your situation to align with your values. The importance of brutally honest self-reflection in identifying what’s truly important to you. How to navigate values differences in relationships through communication and compromise. Why temporary discomfort during values realignment leads to long-term fulfilment. Practical steps for bringing your daily choices into harmony with what matters most to you. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 19 - Life is like a pile of blankets: Second Half Freedom Comes from Taking Some of Them Off

As we go about life we inevitably move to a script, a narrative, an identity. You would think that this identity is consciously decided. But after many years on the road, the reality is that we’re shaped by the influences and expectations we have accumulated from who we’ve been with, what we’ve experienced, and messages we’ve seen/read/heard. In this episode, we explore what this feels like and look at examples like the feeling that you are there to serve others’ needs, that no one will find you attractive in your 60s, or being stuck in work you no longer enjoy. ☕️ Grab a cuppa and put your headphones on for the next few minutes because there is hope… Key points Meditation is not a weird practice; it’s paying focused attention so you can listen to what comes back to you from your emotions, mind and environment. In your life, you realise that there is much that you carry or pay attention to that isn’t serving you well, like a pile of blankets you’ve accumulated. Some blankets are self-imposed while many others are imposed by others/your culture/society’s expectations. Finding a more genuine self is not about adding things on, but more like taking things off. Four strategies that might help: Give voice to your thoughts by writing them down; notice whether they’re helpful or hindering; permit yourself to say no - in fact, use assertive language; do some self-enquiry and clarify what’s important to you in your identity, relationships and work. Worth repeating “(Take steps to) help the real you see the light of day, or it might remain somewhat smothered.” Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 18 - If You're Over 50 Your BestYears Are The Ones Ahead.

Have you ever wished you were younger again? Many people do. However, in my case, that would NOT be a good idea. Because where I’ve gotten to now has been hard-won by time, experience, and masses of learning and change. I do not want to have to go through it again!! And I really like where I am now; who I am now. Going back would only feel like reversing time without any associated benefits. No, the experiences, memories, lessons, insights and wisdom gained are worth too much. Like finding treasure, now that I’ve found them I don’t want to give them up. In this episode, we talk about the sense that many people over 50 have discovered; that your best years are not behind you at all. Your best years and the ones ahead. The question simply is, what will you do with them? Duration 6mins 55s Key Points Young people have difficulty imagining being older. Older people sometimes wish they were younger. Many people in midlife or slightly later find renewed clarity, vision and freedom. The Good Life isn’t really about money and things. Time marches relentlessly on so we need to consciously choose what we’ll do with it. Worth repeating “Now that I am over 60, I feel neither old, stale, nor conservative. I’d have to say that my experience of life now is among the best I’ve ever had.” Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 17 - Navigating Your Midlife: Life is Neither Straight Nor Narrow

We discuss the reality that life can be rugged, rough, surprising and wonderful. It's not straight and narrow and we shouldn't expect it to be. Instead, learning to navigate whatever comes with clarity, courage and determination is a much better toolkit for the journey. Rob also talks about the time he almost got hypothermia up on a mountain track. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 16 - Wanting the Best for Everyone: Opening Your Heart in the Second Half

We humans automatically categorise people as safe or not, friendly or not, ‘us’ or ‘them.’ While this helps us feel more secure and like we belong, it also puts up barriers where there may not need to be any. Rob calls us to consciously try to see people as similar rather than different. To want the best for everyone. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 15 - Being mindful in midlife and beyond

Every day is precious, filled with possibilities like a blank whiteboard ready for the pen. Like an empty stage ready for the dance, or a lump of clay ready to be molded. For whatever art you want to create. Because your life is your art. But, do you make room for that in your busy life? Let’s talk about mindfulness in midlife and beyond. Because the more we appreciate and enjoy the moment, the more we enjoy life. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 14 - Freer After 50: Accepting Your Limitations, Adjusting Accordingly

Life has phases as we grow. If we don’t adapt to the requirements and capabilities of a new phase, we can get pretty frustrated. To flourish in our second half, we need to accept there are things we can’t do anymore. But that’s actually really good news! In this episode, find out why. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition

Ep 12 - Reflecting in Your 50s and 60s: What’s your note to Self?

While I don’t advocate planning everything in your life out to the nth degree, I do think it’s wise to reflect on the past and distil a few key lessons and guidelines for the future. I mean, who wants to repeat the same mistakes or poor choices? Rob uses the idea of calling yourself 10 years ago for one minute. Any thoughts or questions? Send me a message! FREE COMPANION GUIDE TO THIS EPISODE Download your beautifully-produced show notes, examples and exercises to help you get more out of the material. Click here to subscribe to Companion Guides. (If you've previously subscribed to these, I will have already emailed it to you.) See you again soon. Rob --------------------------- I'm Rob Bialostocki and I write, present and teach about living a life that matters and growing wiser in the process. SUPPORT THE SHOW This is an ad-free, sponsor-free podcast and I want to keep it that way. So, if this has been helpful in any way please either: ✅ Make a one-off donation, or 🔄 Make a monthly donation. GET FREE WEEKLY WISDOM A short, free email with a message that matters. Subscribe to Wisdomettes here. #LivingaLifeThatMatters #SecondHalfofLife #Your50s #Your60s #IntentionalLiving #GrowingWiser #PersonalGrowth #MidlifeTransition