Air Date: April 8, 2025
Host: Laurie Reynoldson
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of the School of Midlife Podcast, Laurie shares the behind-the-scenes story of how The Gap Year was born — and why it's exactly what high-achieving midlife women need right now. If you’re waking up at 2 a.m. wondering, “Is this all there is?” this episode is your wake-up call, your roadmap, and your permission slip to make a bold change without blowing up your life.
You’ll hear:
- How Laurie went from partnership-track attorney to burning it down (in the best way) to build the School of Midlife
- Why traditional “success” leaves so many women feeling empty — and how the Gap Year helps you redefine it
- Why you can’t keep waiting for “someday” and why the time to start is right now
- What makes The Gap Year unlike any other personal development program
- Exactly what’s included in the Gap Year (including the 6-week Midlife Best Life Accelerator and monthly Masterclasses)
If you’ve ever thought, “I should be grateful for my life, so why do I feel so damn stuck?” — this one’s for you.
LINKS + MENTIONS:
🔗 Learn more about The Gap Year and enroll before the doors close on Thursday, April 10 at 11:59pm PT:
www.schoolofmidlife.com/gapyear
📩 Missed the deadline but feeling the tug? Email Laurie directly — she’ll see what magic can be worked.
🧭 Not sure if this is the right time? Listen to the end — Laurie gets real about what happens if you keep waiting.
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