There’s a kind of loneliness that shows up in midlife that few people talk about. Recent research suggests loneliness may actually peak in midlife for many Americans. One international study found that middle-aged Americans reported higher loneliness than older adults. Here's what I've come to understand: When we’re younger, many of us imagine this chapter of life differently. We assume that by now things will feel settled. Career established. Family life sorted. Finances steadier. A clearer...

There’s often a moment in midlife—in the middle of everything you’ve built—that can feel surprisingly… disorienting. Things that once felt clear start to blur. Roles that once defined you begin to shift. Questions you didn’t expect to be asking quietly enter the room: What do I want now? Who am I, outside of everything I’ve been? Where do I even begin? No one really prepares us for this part. When we’re younger, we imagine that by this age, things will feel settled. Figured out. Complete....

Have you noticed how easy it is to feel swept up in the noise of the world lately? From the headlines we read to the pace of everyday life, many of us are feeling a deep sense of unease—like we’re constantly chasing something to feel okay. In times of uncertainty and disappointment, it's natural to look for stability and comfort in the things we can control—whether that’s a new job, a change in our relationships, or the hope that things outside ourselves will improve. Often, we find ourselves...