
Midlife isn't the end — it's the evolution. Hosted by Brent Drever and Rob Espenel, Midlife Circus is where real conversations meet reinvention. Like any good circus, midlife is part chaos, part wonder — a stage for learning new acts. From career changes and empty nests to money, relationships, health, and second-act adventures, Rob and Brent explore the unpredictable, messy, and meaningful middle... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationSociety & Culture | |||

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Three months ago, with plenty of open time ahead of them, Rob and Brent gave themselves five challenges for the summer, one for each ring of the Midlife Circus: finances, relationships, health, purpose, and adventure. This episode i... more
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Somewhere in midlife, losing a parent stops being a distant idea and starts happening to people around you. It's one of the few certainties waiting for everyone, and it rarely arrives the way you expect. This episode sits with two v... more
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At some point in midlife a financial windfall may show up: a business sale, an inheritance, a severance package, a bonus bigger than expected. Rob and Brent walk through what actually happens next, using the five rings of the Midlif... more
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Health scares in midlife come in two forms: the visible ones you feel, like a back that goes out and won't recover, and the invisible ones you can't, like a cholesterol number that flags a problem you'd never have noticed on your ow... more
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All of the episodes are just spot on for this midlife circus. Particularly loved the Aug 5 episode!! Can’t wait for the next one!
Finally! A podcast that really gets where I am right now! Thank you!
Great insight into ambitions around next chapter of life. Love it
Having just gone through my own sale and transition of my company, Brent’s words of wisdom & insights resonate so true!
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A candid exploration of midlife reinvention focused on Gen X audiences. Episodes frequently tackle career shifts, finances, relationships, health, parenting, and adventurous living, all with a practical, no-nonsense attitude and a sense of humor. The format blends personal anecdotes with actionable frameworks, encouraging listeners to test ideas, pursue meaningful side projects, and build community around bold but achievable life changes. A standout strength is the conversation's emphasis on balance—how to pursue purpose while maintaining presence with family and friends, often through micro-adventures, flexible work, and financial clarity that supports Your Next Great Act.
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