{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"253. The Becoming Years (Part 1): The Midlife Shift","description":"In this episode, Dr. Anna Marie introduces The Becoming Years, a series about rebuilding identity, connection, and success after 40. She speaks candidly about the emotional and practical shifts of midlife\u2014especially for high-achieving women\u2014covering the feelings of being \u201cbehind,\u201d the pull toward deeper, more authentic connections, and the exhaustion of living on adrenaline and approval. She explores the neurological, hormonal, and identity changes of midlife, and invites listeners to slow down, reflect with compassion, and intentionally redefine what success and meaningful connection look like in this next chapter. &amp;nbsp; Key Points:  Rebuilding identity, connection, and success after 40 Feeling \u201cbehind\u201d at midlife and reframing that belief The \u201cmeantime space\u201d between life\u2019s highs and lows Midlife as a wake-up call to ask what we truly want Three major shifts: neurological, hormonal, identity Perimenopause and changing energy\/mood Burnout from running on adrenaline and approval Letting go of proving and people-pleasing Choosing relationships and activities that give energy Discomfort of slowing down and being less \u201cbusy\u201d Using quiet, breath, and reflection instead of numbing Gratitude for how far you\u2019ve already come Invitation to redefine success and deeper connections after 40    Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com \/ info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com \/ https:\/\/linktr.ee\/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou ","author_name":"Happy Whole You","author_url":"https:\/\/zencastr.com\/Happy-Whole-You","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40006415\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40006415"}