In this episode, Dr. Anna Marie introduces The Becoming Years, a series about rebuilding identity, connection, and success after 40. She speaks candidly about the emotional and practical shifts of midlife—especially for high-achieving women—covering the feelings of being "behind," the pull toward deeper, more authentic connections, and the exhaustion of living on adrenaline and approval. She explores the neurological, hormonal, and identity changes of midlife, and invites listeners to slow down, reflect with compassion, and intentionally redefine what success and meaningful connection look like in this next chapter.

Key Points:

• Rebuilding identity, connection, and success after 40
• Feeling "behind" at midlife and reframing that belief
• The "meantime space" between life's highs and lows
• Midlife as a wake-up call to ask what we truly want
• Three major shifts: neurological, hormonal, identity
• Perimenopause and changing energy/mood
• Burnout from running on adrenaline and approval
• Letting go of proving and people-pleasing
• Choosing relationships and activities that give energy
• Discomfort of slowing down and being less "busy"
• Using quiet, breath, and reflection instead of numbing
• Gratitude for how far you've already come
• Invitation to redefine success and deeper connections after 40

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