Resources

Resources

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Podcasts

• Feel Better, Live More podcast by Dr. Chatterjee. I discovered his podcast in 2020 during a lockdown. His podcast episodes are engaging and rich in topics and guest variety.
  Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a British physician, author, television presenter, and podcaster. You can also watch his podcasts on YouTube.
  I enjoyed listening to many interviews on his podcast, but my favorite one is the interview with Dr. Edith Eger. It was a life-changing experience for me. I highly recommend listening to the interview. Auschwitz Survivor Dr. Edith Eger on How to Discover Your Inner Power
• Unlocking Us With Brené Brown – Brené Brown is an American research professor, lecturer, author, and podcast host. She spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives.
• Dare to Lead – This is another Brené Brown’s podcast. It is based on her book, Dare to Lead.
• Hidden Brain podcast, hosted by Shankar Vedantam, explores the subconscious influences on human behavior through scientific research and storytelling. Each episode examines the unseen forces that shape our decisions and relationships, providing insights into the psychology and sociology that govern everyday life.
• The Retirement Wisdom Podcast– Real conversations about retirement transitions

Movies

• The Blue Zones (Netflix) by Dan Buettner – Lessons from the world’s longest-lived people.

Journaling

• Daily Stoic is a website by Ryan Holiday. This site is dedicated to Stoicism.
  “It is a philosophy designed to make us more resilient, happier, more virtuous, and wiser and as a result, better people, better parents, and better professionals. Stoicism has been a common thread through some of history’s great leaders…” ~ Ryan Holiday.
  The Stoics were well known for their journaling practice. Ryan Holiday dedicated a big part of the website to this.
  You can also read my post on journaling here.

Books

• Reboot Your Life by Catherine Allen, Nancy Bearg, Rita Foley, Jaye Smith

Gen X guide to reinvention

• From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks

Finding success and happiness in the second half of life.

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

This book explores the power of mindset and how it can shape our lives. It provides insights into the growth mindset, which can be instrumental in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

• Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

In this influential book, Viktor Frankl shares his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and delves into the concept of finding meaning in life. It offers profound insights into personal responsibility and the choices we make.

• The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday

Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy, this book offers a fresh perspective on adversity and how it can be transformed into an opportunity for growth. It provides practical guidance on overcoming obstacles and thriving in challenging situations.

• Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife by Barbara Bradley Hagerty

The book is an engaging exploration of middle age, examining the intersection of science, creativity, and the opportunities it presents. Hagerty’s narrative is both inspiring and thought-provoking, highlighting the potential for personal growth and fulfillment during this transformative phase of life. It is a must-book if you are in your midlife years or on the brink of it.

• Life is in the Transitions by Bruce Feiler

The book is an essential reading for anyone going through life, not just the ones going through transitions. As the book reveals, our life is a perpetual transition. The book is a great read if you want to learn more about the dynamic of the transition period and find inspiration in the stories shared by 225+1 people who went through life-changing transitions and came out stronger on the other side.

TED Talk

• On Midlife Reality and Options

Light a spark: Navigating the mid-life malaise | Patricia Katz | TEDxSaskatoon – At some point in mid-life many people find themselves suffering from malaise – an unfocused feeling of discontent, a vague uneasiness, a sense that there might be or must be something more. They feel restless, uninspired, stuck, or stale – cruising on autopilot, going through the motions. Instead of resisting or ignoring this state, how do you embrace mid-life malaise and use it as a jumping-off point for exploring what comes next?

• On Gut Feeling

Go with your gut feeling | Magnus Walker | TEDxUCLA –
Magnus Walker talks about his life journey of following his passion and going with his gut feeling, which eventually led him to turn his dreams into reality.

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