2. The Midpoint of Life: Understanding the Baggage We Carry

In this episode, we're embarking on a journey into the midpoint of life, exploring the profound question: what baggage do we carry with us as we approach this crucial threshold? Before we discuss different strategies for navigating the midlife crisis, we'll first understand the complex web of experiences, emotions, and unresolved issues that bring us to this pivotal moment. In this episode, we'll examine how our past shapes our present — from childhood experiences and unfulfilled dreams to the weight of responsibilities and life's ultimate realities. Whether you're approaching midlife, supporting someone through this transition, or simply curious about life's psychological journey, this exploration will offer valuable insights into one of life's most transformative periods. This episode is based on the following sources: Donald Kalsched: The Inner World of Trauma James Hollis: The Middle Passage: From Misery to Meaning in Midlife Irvin Yalom: Existential Psychotherapy Rollo May: The Cry for Myth