310.Turning Points for the Second Half with Charlynn Ruan

Women at Halftime

There are some key turning points in mid-career and midlife, so how do we best manage those turning points? Especially if we aim to make our second half of life even better than our first? This is a hot topic right now for not only many entrepreneurial businesses, but for our population. Today’s interview is with Dr. Charlynn Ruan, a clinical Psychologist and founder of a large group practice. She is an expert in mediation and mindfulness-based treatments.

Transitions in the halftime of life affect both men and women and we uncover some of the myths and facts as we all enter the second half of life to have the healthiest relationships possible with adult kids, partners, parents, and friends. Some of the key challenges are shame, lack of communication and a victim mindset. Key takeaways are to lean into the hard things and ask for what you need.

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You can reach Dr. Ruan at https://www.mythrivepsychology.com/

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Dr. Charlene Ruan’s Background 04:00 - Challenges in Mental Health 10:00 - When Does Halftime Start 10:35 - The Gift of Running Out of Time 13:07 - Building Positive Habits 19:06 - Understanding Hormones 21:08 - Mental Health Symptoms and Misdiagnosis 23:20 - Sex During Perimenopause 25:10 - Advice from Your Future Self 26:50 - Growing vs. Aging 28:00 - Cultivating a Healthy Sex Life 33:54 - Challenges in Long-Term Relationships 42:24 - Importance of Respect and Appreciation 43:30 - Men's Need for Respect 45:39 - Treating Men Like Children 47:20 - How to Reach Dr. Ruan 47:57 - Last Words of Advice 50:48 - OUTRO