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Messy Midlife: It’s Not A Crisis, It’s A Calling to Connect

Podcast by Jody Brooks Life Coach

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Health & personal development

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You’ve followed the rules, collected the job titles, relationships, and responsibilities… and somehow ended up in the messy middle thinking, “Hang on, who am I and when did my life start running me?”Welcome to Messy Midlife: It’s Not A Crisis, It’s A Calling to Connect – The Nine Principles of Authentic Living. This podcast is for humans roughly 35–65 who look “sorted” from the outside but feel lost, burnt out, overwhelmed, or one passive-aggressive email away from screaming into a pillow.I’m Jody – midlife coach, former corporate burnout, child of chaos, and someone who has done the full midlife plot twist: breakdown, identity crisis, six-stone weight loss, and putting type 2 diabetes into remission while rebuilding a life that actually fits. I created the Nine Principles of Authentic Living – Awareness, Understanding, Trust, Honesty, Empowerment, Nurture, Transformation, Integrity, and Compassion – and this show is where we apply them to real, messy lives, not perfectly curated Instagram squares.Each episode blends honest solo story-time from the “beautiful disaster” chapters of my own life with raw, funny, no-BS conversations with guests who are navigating midlife reinventions: careers, relationships, addiction, health, identity, and that quiet “Surely there’s more than this?” voice you keep trying to ignore. We’re not here for fluffy “think positive” platitudes; we’re here to name the hard stuff, laugh (sometimes inappropriately), and then actually do something about it.If you’re ready to swap midlife crisis for midlife calling, reconnect with who you really are, and write a next chapter you don’t need to escape from, this is your invitation to connect, not perform. Listen on your walk, in the car, or hiding in the loo from your responsibilities – no judgement, just real talk, practical tools, and a whole lot of compassion for the glorious mess of being human in the middle.

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The Moment I Knew Something Had To Change From Midlife Breakdown To New You Awareness

Connect With The Coach [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2610982/fan_mail/new] The Moment I Knew Something Had To Change: Why Midlife Isn't A Crisis  S1 EP1 Messy Midlife: It's Not A Crisis, It's  A Calling To Connect Midlife upheaval doesn’t have to be a crisis — it can be the moment you finally wake up. In this first episode of Messy Midlife, Jody Brooks shares the story of the “toilet cubicle breakdown” that changed everything and begins the conversation about awareness, honesty, and coming home to yourself. If you’re between 35 and 65 and feeling the weight of identity loss, burnout, anxiety, shame, or the sense that the life you built no longer fits, you are not alone. Jody explores how years of pushing through, people pleasing, and ignoring the messages from within led to a breaking point — and how journaling, reflection, and the Nine Principles of Authentic Living began to create a different path. This episode introduces the heart of Messy Midlife: that what looks like a crisis may actually be a calling to reconnect. You’ll hear about the first principle, Awareness, the power of asking better questions, and why external success is never the same as inner alignment. Jody also previews the show’s weekly rhythm and the conversation with guest Hannah Kerman in Episode 2. If this resonates, subscribe to Messy Midlife and visit authenticcoaching.me [https://www.authenticcoaching.me/] for show notes and resources. Book Jody As A Guest On Your Show [https://www.podmatch.com/member/authenticcoaching] You can book Jody on your show through PodMatch Be A Guest On The Show [https://www.podmatch.com/member/messymidlife] If you have a story you want to share on the Messy Mildlife, get in touch through PodMatch Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. www.authenticcoaching.me  [https://authenticcaoching.me] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_authenticcoach/ [https://www.instagram.com/the_authenticcoach/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577431237858 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577431237858] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMbKkuAqAtXkv0NTI2KcWA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMbKkuAqAtXkv0NTI2KcWA] Threads https://www.threads.com/@the_authenticcoach [https://www.threads.com/@the_authenticcoach]

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Welcome to Messy Midlife: It’s Not a Crisis, It’s a Calling to Connect Official Trailer

Connect With The Coach [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2610982/fan_mail/new] Step into the messy middle of midlife and discover why it’s not a crisis, it’s a calling to connect. In this short trailer, you’ll hear what Messy Midlife is all about, who it’s for, and how it can support you if you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or unsure what’s next. I’m Jody, a midlife coach and fellow messy human, and in each episode I’ll share real stories, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you reconnect with your values, rebuild your confidence, and create a life that feels like yours again. If you’re 35–65 and secretly wondering “Is this it?” hit follow, and let this be your permission slip to turn your so‑called crisis into a powerful calling to connect—with yourself, with others, and with what truly matters. Be A Guest On The Show [https://www.podmatch.com/member/messymidlife] If you have a story you want to share on the Messy Mildlife, get in touch through PodMatch Book Jody As A Guest On Your Show [https://www.podmatch.com/member/authenticcoaching] You can book Jody on your show through PodMatch Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. www.authenticcoaching.me  [https://authenticcaoching.me] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_authenticcoach/ [https://www.instagram.com/the_authenticcoach/] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577431237858 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577431237858] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMbKkuAqAtXkv0NTI2KcWA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgMbKkuAqAtXkv0NTI2KcWA] Threads https://www.threads.com/@the_authenticcoach [https://www.threads.com/@the_authenticcoach]

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