Does starting over in midlife feel exciting or terrifying? In this special crossover episode, I joined Olivia F. Scott from Freedom at the Mat to talk about career pivots, identity, ambition, and what it means to rebuild in midlife. We share our own experiences with burnout, rebuilding our careers, redefining what success means, letting go of external validation, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is admit you don't have all the answers. Tune in to discover how to navigate midlife with more courage, purpose, and self-trust. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever [http://shopify.com/anxiousachiever] Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com [http://monarch.com] to get 50% off your first year Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl’s limited-time offer before it’s gone. Visit hipebl.ai [http://hipebl.ai] today. IM8 - Go to IM8HEALTH.com/achiever [http://im8health.com/achiever] RIGHT NOW or click on the link in the description and use code achiever for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, plus ten percent off your order DripDrop - Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com [http://dripdrop.com] and use promo code ACHIEVER Brevo - Get started for free today—or use code ACHIEVER50 to save 50% on Starter and Standard Plans for the first three months of an annual subscription Upwork - Visit upwork.com [http://upwork.com] right now and post your job for free.  In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 Midlife can be the beginning of something new. 04:00 What does it mean to rebuild your life and career? 07:45 Reinvention is possible at any stage of life. 14:15 How do you let go of your past without letting go of yourself? 16:45 What happens when you stop chasing external validation? 19:45 How slowing down changes the way you experience life. 22:30 Is your ambition serving you or driving you? 26:00 How understanding your motivations help prevent burnout. 29:15 How trusting your instincts can lead to unexpected opportunities. 35:15 What happens when you give yourself permission to rest? 38:15 What gets better about life in midlife? 39:45 What younger women need to know about midlife. 44:30 Why you should reach out to 3 people every day. Resources + Links Learn more about Olivia F. Scott HERE [https://oliviafscott.com/] Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever [https://morraam.com/books] Watch the podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMl9YeZwiV56QKDJ73S6Pag]  Find more resources on our website morraam.com [http://morraam.com] Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele [https://www.linkedin.com/in/morraaaronsmele/] + Instagram @morraam [https://www.instagram.com/morraam/] Follow Olivia: on LinkedIn @oliviafscottmarketing [https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-f-scott-marketing/] + Instagram @olivialove901fm [https://www.instagram.com/olivialove901fm/]