Midlife comes with lots of twists and turns. Your Turn with Allison Aubrey is here to help you navigate them. Hosted by longtime NPR health correspondent Allison Aubrey, the show pairs insights from leading thinkers and experts in health and relationships with inspiring stories of people making life-defining changes in midlife and beyond. We tackle one challenge at a time with practical, evidence-backed ideas to feel healthy, connected and energized about what's next.
Engaging with the arts during midlife functions as a powerful tool for personal reinvention and biological health. Research by psychobiologist Dr. Daisy Fancourt indicates that regular participation in creative activities—whether through making music, painting, or attending cultural events—correlates with a 4% reductio...
Midlife transitions often trigger profound identity crises, particularly when burnout forces a departure from long-held professional roles. High-functioning depression frequently masks this internal struggle, as individuals prioritize constant productivity over emotional well-being, effectively becoming "humans doing" ...
Flow state—a psychological phenomenon marked by deep absorption, loss of time, and peak performance—serves as a vital tool for navigating midlife transitions. This state occurs when high-level skills meet significant challenges, triggering a brain reconfiguration that optimizes metabolic energy despite the intensity of...
Midlife represents a pivotal "third turn" where a renewed sense of urgency allows for unexpected personal growth and professional reinvention. Rather than a crisis defined by instability, this phase serves as a period of evidence-based self-discovery and emotional resetting. Individuals such as former nurses and teache...
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