Midlife Therapy: Why It’s Worth It

Did you know that the best time to start therapy might be when you’re NOT in crisis? 

Welcome to Season 2 of the ThirtyFiveSixtyFour podcast! Host Karen Stones experienced a house fire last summer and is now in the reconstruction phase. She welcomes listeners back after a two-month break. In a deeply personal episode, host Karen Stones shares her personal journey with therapy, offering valuable perspectives for middle-aged listeners. Drawing from her own experiences, she debunks common therapy myths and shares how seeking professional help when not in crisis can lead to profound personal growth. 

Karen discusses how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors, the investment value of therapy despite its cost, and finding the right therapist match. Therapy isn’t a sign of weakness but of strength and wisdom. Find out how one person’s therapy journey can positively transform relationships through “therapy by osmosis.” Throughout, Karen weaves personal anecdotes with practical advice for listeners considering therapy as a pathway to living their best middle-aged life. 
 
In this episode: 

• (00:00) Welcome Back! Karen’s Season 2 Return & House Fire Updates 

• (03:52) Therapy Myths Debunked, That Bad Therapy Experience Needs a Do-over 

• (05:40) Only Losers Go to Therapy? Biggest Misconceptions 

• (08:16) The Perfect Time for Therapy (Hint: It’s Not When You Think) 

• (11:38) Was Your “Perfect” Childhood Actually Perfect? 

• (17:53) Parenting Revelation: We All Impact Our Kids 

• (18:35) Confession Time: The Middle-Aged Art of Lying to Your Therapist 

• (22:48) $220 Per Session: Worth More Than Those Designer Shoes? 

• (24:44) Finding Your Therapy Soulmate After 40 

• (28:30) When You Do the Work But Your Partner Doesn’t: The Ripple Effect 

• (31:40) Closing Thoughts 

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ThirtyFiveSixtyFour is a podcast for listeners between the ages of 35 and 64. Available on all major podcast platforms, the show offers an engaging journey through the various challenges and experiences of midlife. ThirtyFiveSixtyFour presents a distinct departure from the traditional midlife crisis storyline. Instead, it champions the perspective that midlife should be viewed as a period marked by play, discovery, transformation and possibility. With new episodes released weekly, ThirtyFiveSixtyFour is positioned to become one of the fastest-growing podcasts of the year, providing both valuable insights and entertainment for those in the middle. 
 
So, subscribe and get ready to join show host Karen and the ThirtyFiveSixtyFour regulars for both serious and fun conversations around living middle age to the fullest. After all, it’s not too late. You’re not too old. And you’re definitely NOT dead. 

Resources: 
Attachment Styles & Their Role in Relationships   
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