Life After 40

About Life After 40

Life After 40 is the podcast for purpose-driven adults (35-55) who feel like they’ve hit a wall — with energy, health, identity, or direction — and are ready for a true midlife reset. Hosted by Philip Blackett, founder of LifeAfter40.com, this show helps you transform the “second half” of life with simple, sustainable habits in four core pillars: Nutrition, Exercise, Mindset, and Recovery. Each episode delivers practical insights, short motivational lessons, and real-world strategies you can apply immediately — without extreme diets, burnout workouts, or trying to become someone you’re not.

Publisher

Philip Blackett

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jan 2026

Latest episode

17 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 192 episodes have a transcript.

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   17 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   191: Life After 40 Conversations: What Divorce Taught Ralph Brewer About Starting Over as a Dad After 40

   Life After 40 Conversations with Philip Blackett: Ralph Brewer on midlife, rebuilding, and asking for help Philip Blackett talks with Ralph Brewer, founder of Help for Men and author of "Rebuild: The Complete Guide to Starting Over as a Man", about what changes in midlife for men, especially around identity, health, marriage, fatherhood, and confidence. Ralph shares how a painful divorce became the catalyst for rebuilding his life and why he now believes midlife is less about clinging to youth and more about gaining perspective. We discuss why men often measure themselves by numbers, why aging changes the relationship with the gym, and why community and self-care become non-negotiable. Ralph also explains how asking for help can be the turning point for men who feel burned out, isolated, or stuck. Resources to Connect with Ralph: Ralph's website: https://helpformen.com/ (https://helpformen.com/) Ralph's book: https://readrebuild.com/ (https://readrebuild.com/) Ralph's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DadStartingOver (https://www.youtube.com/@DadStartingOver ) Midlife is worth living — and living well. Thank you for listening. Take the Next Step: https://stan.store/lifeafter40 (https://stan.store/lifeafter40) Join Our Community: https://skool.com/midlife (https://skool.com/midlife) Learn More about Life After 40: https://lifeafter40.com (https://lifeafter40.com) Follow Philip on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happier40after (https://www.facebook.com/happier40after) Twitter (X): https://www.x.com/philipblackett (https://www.x.com/philipblackett) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipblackett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipblackett) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipblackett (https://www.instagram.com/philipblackett) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipBlackett (https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipBlackett) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pblackett (https://www.tiktok.com/@pblackett) Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/liveafter40 (https://www.twitch.tv/liveafter40) DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. I'm not diagnosing or treating anything. Always talk with your doctor or healthcare provider before changing your diet, exercise, medications or supplements. Everyone's body is different, and your results will vary. Midlife health can be complex. What works for one person may not work for another - and some changes need medical oversight. That's why I always encourage people to work with a qualified healthcare provider as they explore these ideas.

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   17 Aug 2026

   190: Life After 40 Conversations: Phillip Lanier Sold an Eight-Figure Business and Found a New Purpose

   In this Life After 40 Conversations episode, Phillip Lanier, an entrepreneur who built and sold an eight-figure business after growing up in poverty, shares the hard-won perspective that helped him move from survival mode to stability, significance, and real freedom. If you are 35 to 55 and quietly asking why your energy, identity, work, faith, relationships, or health feel different than they used to, this conversation gives you language, clarity, and calm. Philip Blackett frames the episode around the kind of honest "front porch" wisdom many adults are missing, while Phillip Lanier opens up about the psychological shift of turning 40, learning to slow down, and recognizing that hurry is incompatible with love. You’ll discover: 1. Why midlife can feel unsettling even when life looks stable from the outside 2. How a survival mindset can quietly damage your health, marriage, and peace 3. The difference between saving for the future and actually living today 4. Why relationships matter more than trophies, titles, or money 5. How Phillip reimagined success after selling his company and gaining more time with his family Phillip also shares the surprising ways he has adapted in his 50s, from paying attention to health biomarkers and energy levels to finding new ways to stay creative and present. One of the most memorable parts of the conversation is how he and his wife are using a sailboat to create time, memories, and shared learning with their daughters, proving that thriving in midlife can look a lot more like presence than hustle. This episode matters because so many people are still pushing like they’re in their 20s while their bodies, priorities, and responsibilities have already changed. Phillip makes the case that your limits are often mental, not permanent, and that the right guide, the right friends, and the right perspective can help you move through midlife with far more peace. Essential listening if you need encouragement, practical wisdom, and a reminder that the second half of life can be meaningful, grounded, and full of growth. Resources to Connect with Phillip: Phillip's website: https://yourmoneyessentials.com/ (https://yourmoneyessentials.com/) Phillip's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-lanier-a0548764/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-lanier-a0548764/) Midlife is worth living — and living well. Thank you for listening. Take the Next Step: https://stan.store/lifeafter40 (https://stan.store/lifeafter40) Join Our Community: https://skool.com/midlife (https://skool.com/midlife) Learn More about Life After 40: https://lifeafter40.com (https://lifeafter40.com) Follow Philip on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happier40after (https://www.facebook.com/happier40after) Twitter (X): https://www.x.com/philipblackett (https://www.x.com/philipblackett) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipblackett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipblackett) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipblackett (https://www.instagram.com/philipblackett) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipBlackett (https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipBlackett) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pblackett (https://www.tiktok.com/@pblackett) Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/liveafter40 (https://www.twitch.tv/liveafter40) DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. I'm not diagnosing or treating anything. Always talk with your doctor or healthcare provider before changing your diet, exercise, medications or supplements. Everyone's body is different, and your results will vary. Midlife health can be complex. What works for one person may not work for another - and some changes need medical oversight. That's why I always encourage people to work with a qualified healthcare provider as they explore these ideas. If any supplements or products are mentioned in this video, please note: these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content and any referenced products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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   15 Aug 2026

   189: Life After 40 Conversations with Philip Blackett: Lance Cayko on Burnout and Stoic Work-Life Harmony

   This Life After 40 Conversations episode is an interview with Lance Cayko, co-founder of F9 Productions, architect, entrepreneur, educator, and podcaster, who shares how midlife has shifted his relationship with work, health, family, and success. Philip Blackett frames the conversation around life after 40 as a season for meaning making, not pressure, and Lance brings a grounded perspective shaped by burnout, stoicism, and a renewed focus on harmony over balance. We discuss what happens when growth stops being the goal for its own sake, why health and hydration became non-negotiable, and how empathy changed the way Lance leads both blue-collar and white-collar teams. The conversation also explores trust, pricing, customer service, retirement, and the discipline required to keep playing the hand you are dealt. Resources to Connect with Lance: Lance's podcast: https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/ (https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com/) Lance's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a/) Midlife is worth living — and living well. Thank you for listening. Take the Next Step: https://stan.store/lifeafter40 (https://stan.store/lifeafter40) Join Our Community: https://skool.com/midlife (https://skool.com/midlife) Learn More about Life After 40: https://lifeafter40.com (https://lifeafter40.com) Follow Philip on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happier40after (https://www.facebook.com/happier40after) Twitter (X): https://www.x.com/philipblackett (https://www.x.com/philipblackett) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipblackett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipblackett) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philipblackett (https://www.instagram.com/philipblackett) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipBlackett (https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipBlackett) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pblackett (https://www.tiktok.com/@pblackett) DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. I'm not diagnosing or treating anything. Always talk with your doctor or healthcare provider before changing your diet, exercise, medications or supplements. Everyone's body is different, and your results will vary. Midlife health can be complex. What works for one person may not work for another - and some changes need medical oversight. That's why I always encourage people to work with a qualified healthcare provider as they explore these ideas. If any supplements or products are mentioned in this video, please note: these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This content and any referenced products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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191: Life After 40 Conversations: What Divorce Taught Ralph Brewer About Starting Over as a Dad After 40

Published 17 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So it was in the little midlife time of when I discovered that my ex-wife was having an affair. And that led to the end of the marriage. And that led me to suddenly going from boring schlub of a father of three little kids to Nothing really exciting to write home about. Nothing bad either. Just meh kind of life. Too suddenly going, you can't sleep on the job anymore, dude. Now you're a single father to three little kids. Now you're starting over everything. Now you need more money because over half your income just went out the door. Now you need to be basically a mom and dad to those three little kids because I had them most of the time. […]

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