This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating one of the most empowered, fun and challenging phases of life - midlife. Podcast hosts Iris and Ana (proud midlifers) invite their audience in on friendly, authentic and important conversations about anything related to midlife: relationships, career, transitions and other rich topics. They share personal stories, research insights, and learnings from their daily lives to inspire folks approaching or living midlife embrace fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Episode Summary:
In this follow-up episode, Ana and Brian explore the complexities of career choices. They discuss the importance of recognizing and owning one's choices, understanding workplace fulfillment, and the role of self-leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for curiosity over entitlement, embracing uncertainty, and aligning career decisions with personal values. Practical tips are provided for listeners to invest in themselves and create opportunities for growth, regardless of their current job situation.
Host: Ana Yun [Instagram | Website: www.anayun.ca | LinkedIn Profile]
Brian Duff: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
Key Takeaways:
It's important to recognize that staying in a job is a choice
Self-leadership begins with self-awareness and vulnerability
Curiosity can help combat feelings of entitlement and resentment
Embracing uncertainty can lead to discovering multiple paths to goals
Writing your own job description can clarify what truly matters to you
Exploring interests outside of work can be another source of fulfillment
Invest in your personal development and growth, not just outcomes
Chapters:
00:00 Navigating Career Choices in Midlife
02:42 Understanding Workplace Fulfillment
05:44 The Role of Self-Leadership
08:17 Curiosity vs. Entitlement in Career Growth
11:12 Embracing Uncertainty and Abundance
14:15 The Importance of Values in Career Decisions
17:22 Recognizing Saboteurs and Allies
20:04 Creating Opportunities from Choices
23:14 Practical Tips for Career Development
26:21 Investing in Yourself for Future Success
Resources:
Designing Your Life book by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans and The Designing Your Life workbook
Career Coaching Session with Ana Yun
Coaching sessions with Brian Duff
8 Jun 2026
Episode 20: Leaning into a career change and overcoming stagnation
Episode Summary:
Most people stay stuck because they’re afraid to confront their own inner saboteurs, until they learn to listen, understand, and call their inner leaders into action. Brian Duff reveals how embracing discomfort, trusting the unknown, and re-aligning with your core values can ignite powerful change, personally and professionally.
In this episode of From Midlife to Best Life, Brian shares his inspiring journey from a science-driven career in biotech to a fulfilling coaching practice, illustrating how midlife is a perfect time for reinvention. You'll discover how midlife can become a season of freedom, self-awareness, and intentional living, rather than a period of stagnation.
Host: Ana Yun [Instagram | Website: www.anayun.ca | LinkedIn Profile]
Brian Duff: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
Key Takeaways:
Recognize physical sensations to enhance self-awareness during change
Use curiosity to transform internal saboteurs into sources of insight
Trust the unknown to navigate transformation successfully
Call upon inner allies to counteract sabotaging voices
Normalize discomfort to reduce isolation and foster growth
Align actions with personal values for sustained change
Unlearn outdated assumptions to adapt and grow
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Midlife Conversations
02:37 Brian's Journey: From Science to Coaching
05:07 Understanding Midlife: Freedom and Reflection
07:58 The Comfortable Hole: Recognizing Stagnation
10:44 Navigating Change: The Role of Saboteurs
13:15 The Power of Awareness and Curiosity
16:20 Embracing the Unknown: Trusting the Process
18:59 Resentment and Its Impact on Life
21:44 Finding Your Inner Allies
24:21 The Shift After Change: Personal Growth
27:13 Final Thoughts: Embracing Change and Curiosity
Resources:
Are You Mad At Me? by Meg Josephson
Brian's recommended reads and tools
12 May 2026
Episode 19: Financial Strategies for Midlifers (part 2)
Episode Summary:
In Part 2 of the financial discussion on "From Midlife to Best Life," Ana and Eldon Phukuile continue exploring financial strategies and frameworks. They focus on practical steps for achieving financial stability and wealth, emphasizing the importance of saving, investing, and tax efficiency. Eldon provides insights into the differences between financial stability and wealth, and how investing bridges the gap. The episode aims to empower listeners to take control of their financial future by starting small and being intentional with their financial decisions.
Host: Ana Yun [Instagram | Website: www.anayun.ca | LinkedIn Profile]
Eldon Phukuile: LinkedIn | Instagram
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Wealth vs. Financial Stability: wealth is about long-term asset growth, while financial stability focuses on short-term needs. Investing is key to transitioning from stability to wealth.
Four-Step Financial Framework
Save Money: prioritize saving by paying yourself first.
Grow Money: invest savings to outpace inflation.
Tax Efficiency: understand how different accounts are taxed to maximize benefits.
Protection: use insurance to safeguard assets and ensure smooth wealth transfer.
Investing in Education: Eldon highlights the importance of investing in education for future financial security, aligning with personal values.
Estate Planning: proper planning ensures that assets are transferred efficiently to heirs, minimizing tax burdens.
Starting Small: begin with small savings and gradually increase investments. Consistency and discipline are key.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Financial Stability02:16 Defining Wealth and Financial Stability05:02 The Importance of Investing06:58 Starting Your Financial Journey09:29 Four Steps to Financial Success12:22 Balancing Obligations and Savings16:08 Investing in Education and Values20:46 Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer25:22 Working with Financial Advisors30:14 Conclusion
Resources:
Paragon Financial University: attend financial education sessions to learn how to increase your net worth.
Calculator.net: use this website for financial calculations, including mortgage and retirement income calculators.
Fidelity Investments Newsletter: subscribe to "The Upside" for investment insights and advice from experienced advisors. Visit Fidelity.ca and scroll to the middle of the page to subscribe.
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