# How to Have a Midlife Crisis Without Breaking Your Life w/ Beverly Blaney

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Podcast: [The Caregivers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-caregivers-podcast-7504542)
Published: 2026-04-10T22:50:32+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5174

## Resource

Is it just a sports car and a new wardrobe, or is there something deeper calling from within? In this episode of The Caregiver's Podcast, Dr. Mark welcomes back psychotherapist Bev Blaney to peel back the layers of the "midlife crisis." Moving past the Hollywood cliches, Bev and Mark explore the profound internal reckoning that occurs when the life we’ve built no longer feels like our own. They discuss the tension between the Ego - the rulebook we’ve followed since childhood - and the Soul, which often begins to "call" us toward a more authentic existence during our middle years. Whether you are currently questioning your own path or balancing the heavy responsibilities of caregiving for others while navigating your own transitions, this conversation offers a grounded, empathetic perspective on finding meaning in the "breakdown." Click here to watch a video of this episode. Follow us: ▶️All things CGP: https://linktr.ee/thecaregiverspodcast

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