Podcast

Midlife Circus: Gen X Reinvention

Author: Brent Drever & Rob Espenel
Feed episode count: 36
Official site: http://midlifecircus.fm
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Summary

Midlife isn't the end — it's the evolution. Hosted by Brent Drever and Rob Espenel, Midlife Circus is where real conversations meet reinvention. Like any good circus, midlife is part chaos, part wonder — a stage for learning new acts. From career changes and empty nests to money, relationships, health, and second-act adventures, Rob and Brent explore the unpredictable, messy, and meaningful middle of life with humor, honesty, and a touch of rebellion. It's a show for Gen X and anyone reinventing what comes next. Pull up a seat under the tent — and get ready to laugh, reflect, and rediscover what's possible in Your Next Great Act.

Episodes

Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

Connection, Health, and Renewal: A Midlife Adventure in Costa Rica

Duration seconds: 2474
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-35-connection-health-and-renewal-a-midlife-adventure-in-costa-rica

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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

The Stuff We Keep: Why Letting Go in Midlife Creates Room for What's Next

Duration seconds: 3729
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-34-the-stuff-we-keep-why-letting-go-in-midlife-creates-room-for-whats-next

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Acceptance as Strength: Recovery and Rebuilding with Musician Ezra Vancil

Duration seconds: 4412
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-33-acceptance-as-strength-recovery-and-rebuilding-with-musician-ezra-vancil

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

5 Challenges We Got Ourselves Into

Duration seconds: 3123
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-32-5-challenges-we-got-ourselves-into

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Launching a Creative Business in Midlife

Duration seconds: 3295
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-31-launching-a-creative-business-in-midlife

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

A Guide to Earning Money as a Consultant in Midlife

Duration seconds: 4320
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-30-a-guide-to-earning-money-as-a-consultant-in-midlife

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

Before You Retire: 5 Things We Wish We'd Done First

Duration seconds: 3532
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-29-before-you-retire-5-things-we-wish-wed-done-first

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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

The Midlife Sabbatical: Taking a Career Break in Your 50s with Sarah Hager

Duration seconds: 3285
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-28-the-midlife-sabbatical-taking-a-career-break-in-your-50s-with-sarah-hager

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

Find Your Epic: Why Big Challenges Matter in Midlife

Duration seconds: 3524
Source: https://midlifecircus.fm/episodes/episode-27-find-your-epic-why-big-challenges-matter-in-midlife

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

No More Paycheck: How to Pay Yourself in Retirement

Duration seconds: 3343
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028034-no-more-paycheck-how-to-pay-yourself-in-retirement.mp3

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

Kids Leaving for College: Facing the Empty Nest

Duration seconds: 3123
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028035-kids-leaving-for-college-facing-the-empty-nest.mp3

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

Longevity Fundamentals with Dr. Dennis Lipton

Duration seconds: 2526
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028175-longevity-fundamentals-with-dr-dennis-lipton.mp3

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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

Micro-Adventures Matter

Duration seconds: 3033
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028176-micro-adventures-matter.mp3

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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

How to Give Back in Midlife

Duration seconds: 2458
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028177-how-to-give-back-in-midlife.mp3

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Mar 11, 2026 · not_requested

Getting Honest With Your Money — So You Have More Options

Duration seconds: 3478
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028178-getting-honest-with-your-money-so-you-have-more-options.mp3

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Mar 4, 2026 · not_requested

The 10-Year Letter to Yourself: Relationships, Health, and What Matters Most

Duration seconds: 3645
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028179-the-10-year-letter-to-yourself-relationships-health-and-what-matters-most.mp3

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Feb 25, 2026 · not_requested

Work That Fits Your Life Now: 5 Flexible Ways to Earn in Your Next Chapter

Duration seconds: 3386
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028180-work-that-fits-your-life-now-5-flexible-ways-to-earn-in-your-next-chapter.mp3

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Feb 18, 2026 · not_requested

Why Not Now? Your Next Great Act Is Waiting

Duration seconds: 2631
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028181-why-not-now-your-next-great-act-is-waiting.mp3

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Feb 11, 2026 · not_requested

Built to Last: The "Big Three" for Midlife Healthspan

Duration seconds: 3184
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028182-built-to-last-the-big-three-for-midlife-healthspan.mp3

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Feb 4, 2026 · not_requested

The Solo Retreat: Alone With Your Thoughts

Duration seconds: 3101
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028183-the-solo-retreat-alone-with-your-thoughts.mp3

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Jan 28, 2026 · not_requested

Starting Law School at 50: Proof It’s Not Too Late, with our Guest Ron Mayer

Duration seconds: 2927
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028184-starting-law-school-at-50-proof-it-s-not-too-late-with-our-guest-ron-mayer.mp3

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Jan 21, 2026 · not_requested

Midlife Meets AI

Duration seconds: 3125
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028185-midlife-meets-ai.mp3

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Jan 14, 2026 · not_requested

Someday Is a Lie: Adventures Expire

Duration seconds: 2567
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028186-someday-is-a-lie-adventures-expire.mp3

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Jan 7, 2026 · not_requested

Setting Goals for the Year Ahead

Duration seconds: 3273
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028187-setting-goals-for-the-year-ahead.mp3

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Dec 31, 2025 · not_requested

New Habits, New Year, New You

Duration seconds: 2902
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028188-new-habits-new-year-new-you.mp3

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Dec 24, 2025 · not_requested

Holiday Traditions

Duration seconds: 1939
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028189-holiday-traditions.mp3

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Dec 17, 2025 · not_requested

Repurposed NOT Retired

Duration seconds: 3137
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2611020/episodes/19028190-repurposed-not-retired.mp3

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