The Midlife Reset Podcast

Is it too late for love after 40? Absolutely not. In this warm, grounded conversation, Pip explores the tender and exciting territory of romance in midlife — whether with someone new or in a renewed chapter with a long-term partner. With insights from Brené Brown, Esther Perel, Dr. Tara Swart, and Dr. Dan Siegel, you’ll hear how love and attraction remain alive in our brains at every age, and how coaching can spark “aha” moments th...

What if one of the most radical choices you could make in midlife wasn’t about chasing bigger, faster, louder — but quietly choosing to begin again? In this heartfelt episode, Pip explores the courage to listen when life whispers “What next?” and the joy that can come from the smallest shifts. With insights from Mary Oliver, Bronnie Ware, Brené Brown, and Dr. James Doty, you’ll discover why you are never too late, too old, or too f...

In this powerful episode of Pause, With Pip, Pip invites you to explore the tender terrain of body image, confidence, and the practice of self-acceptance—especially in midlife.

Drawing on insights from Dr. Tara Swart, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Martha Beck, Brené Brown, and Mel Robbins, Pip unpacks how our brains respond to change, why old body stories linger, and how we can gently rewire them through presence, congruence, and compassion.

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When Friendship Changes — What Midlife Teaches Us About Connection
Have some friendships in your life quietly faded… or fallen away with a sting? In this tender and wise episode of Pause, With Pip, we explore the surprising shifts that happen in our friendships during midlife — and what they can teach us about growth, grief, and self-trust.

Pip unpacks why these changes aren’t signs of failure, but often signals of inner evolutio...

In this deeply personal episode, I share the unexpected grief that surfaced after finally being diagnosed with ADHD — and the life-changing impact of starting medication in my 50s.

From late-night existential yowls courtesy of Mr Puss, to decades of brutal self-talk and misunderstood brilliance, this is an honest, neuroscience-backed reflection on what it really means to need support — and to stop being ashamed of that.

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Self-Love That Doesn’t Feel Like BS

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Ever been told to “just love yourself” — and wanted to scream?

In this episode, Pip unpacks why traditional self-love advice often falls flat, especially in midlife. She offers a grounded, science-backed alternative: emotional safety. Not the big-trauma kind — the everyday kind. The kind that helps your nervous system stop bracing and start softening.

If self-love has ever felt out of re...

What if the intimacy you’re craving doesn’t start with your partner — but with you?

In Part 2 of this gentle, neuroscience-informed series, Pip explores the quiet force that shapes all connection: self-love. You’ll learn how shame disrupts desire, why emotional safety is the real gateway to intimacy, and how small acts of self-attunement can rewire your brain for closeness.

This isn’t fluffy advice — it’s grounded, tender guidance fo...

This episode is intended for adults navigating midlife. It contains supportive discussion about intimacy, hormonal shifts, and emotional connection. Listener discretion is advised.

Intimacy Begins in the Brain: Reclaiming Sensuality in Midlife (Part 1)

Midlife changes everything including how we experience intimacy, desire, and connection. In this gentle, neuroscience-informed conversation, Pip explores the real (and rarely talked ab...

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health. If needed, please listen with care.

What if the brain fog, the overwhelm, and the emotional flatness aren’t burnout… but grief? In this heartfelt episode, Pip explores the invisible griefs so many carry through midlife such as lost futures, shifting identities, unspoken loneliness — and how these quiet heartbreaks can surface during menopause and beyond.

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The Voice in Your Head: Why Kindness Isn’t Optional

There’s a voice in your head that narrates your whole day.
Sometimes, it’s loving.
Often… it’s not.

In this soulful, episode of Pause, With Pip, we gently explore why that inner critical voice, the one that pushes, judges, or shames isn’t helping you grow. In fact, it might be keeping you stuck.

Whether your self-talk sounds like a demanding parent, a perfectionist inner coach,...