Ask Faleskini - The Midlife Crisis Clarity Compass
This is the Ask Faleskini - The Midlife Crisis Clarity Compass podcast. All the Life Lessons You Need to Thrive in Midlife. This is your Guided Path from Chaos to Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose.
Peter Faleskini and his guests discuss everything midlifers are worried about or interested in.
Peter Faleskini and chosen guests will help you distinguish what is sustainable in life, relationships, health, and the economy from what is not. Not everything that shines is gold, and not all mud is dirty.
Episodes
190 episodes
How to avoid burnout by following your passion? Interview Jake Tlapek
Chasing financial success without genuine passion is a fast track to burnout and midlife dissatisfaction. In this episode of the Ask Faleskini Podcast, Peter Faleskini speaks with entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and author Jake Tlapek about...
How to avoid burnout with AI? Interview Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Using AI was supposed to shorten our workdays, yet many professionals find themselves working longer hours and facing higher cognitive strain. In this episode of the Ask Faleskini Podcast, Peter Faleskini sits down with behavioral scient...
How to reignite your spark during midlife? Interview Anne Paphitis
Reconnecting with your passion in midlife isn't about blowing up your career or abandoning your responsibilities; it's about taking stock of your daily life and reigniting your sense of wonder through intentional, low-stakes growth. In this epi...
How to get out of a midlife crisis by being the man your wife wants?
A midlife crisis is rarely just about getting older—it is a fundamental identity crisis. Too many men spend decades giving up their lives to build a business or career, only to realize they never used that success to build an actual life.
How can you solve midlife crisis by answering "What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone?"
A midlife crisis often hits when we realize we are chasing external metrics instead of true personal purpose. In the Season 7 premiere of the Ask Faleskini Podcast, host Peter Faleskini welcomes Rabbi Daniel Cohen—author of What Will They Say A...
How can adequate retirement planning help you get out of a midlife crisis?
Retiring without a clear plan can turn midlife uncertainty into a full-blown crisis, but securing guaranteed income and clarifying your long-term goals can restore total peace of mind. In this final episode of Season 6 of the Ask Faleskini Podc...
How can the right heart frequency get you out of burnout and midlifecrisis?
Escaping survival mode, burnout, or a severe midlife crisis does not require a massive life overhaul or a pile of money landing on your doorstep. In this episode of the Ask Faleskini Podcast, host Peter Faleskini speaks with Karen Weaver and Ad...
How to find the upside of down? with John Ulsh
When a 125 mph head-on collision left John Ulsh with a 3% chance of survival, broken bones across his entire body, and 45 subsequent surgeries, his old life as a marathon runner was permanently over. Facing chronic pain and severe paralysis, he...
Are You One Yes Away From Solving Your Midlife Crisis? Jeanne Chung
Most people treat a midlife crisis as an emergency to suppress, but true midlife discontent is rarely solved by superficial fixes. It is resolved when you close the gap between rigid societal expectations and true personal contentedness. <...
Can Rethinking Your Ambition Save You From a Midlife Crisis and Severe Burnout? Hugo Brooks
Most high-achievers spend decades driving down a "success highway," constantly comparing their progress to others without ever asking where the road actually leads. When the momentum slows or the goal is finally reached, many are left facing an...
How Do You Stop Overworking Before Executive Burnout Destroys Your Life? Bill Gallagher
Are you constantly busy, working 50+ hours a week, and telling yourself it’s a necessary sacrifice for your business or career? In this episode of the Ask Faleskini podcast, Peter Faleskini sits down with former CEO and executive coach...
How Do You Go From Grief to Gratitude? Steven Ferrara
How do you find true peace and purpose after facing devastating personal trauma, burnout, or a midlife crisis? In this episode of the Ask Faleskini Podcast, Peter Faleskini sits down with Steven Ferrara—former financial services e...
Has Writing a Book Become an Integral Part of Intellectuals' Midlife Crises? | Featuring HJ Chammas
Is publishing a book the modern intellectual's response to a midlife crisis, or is it the ultimate pivot toward building a lasting legacy?In this episode of the Ask Faleskini Podcast, host Peter Faleskini sits down with ...
What Happens When You Can't Work Any Harder? | Featuring Amy Kemp
When hard work and fierce independence have been your ultimate survival tools, what happens when you hit a wall and physically can’t work any more hours? In this episode of the Ask Faleskini Podcast, host Peter Faleskini speaks wi...
Can Regenerative Medicine and Aesthetics Really Reverse Aging? | Featuring Dr. Furhan Qureshi (Dr.Q)
True longevity medicine isn't just about adding years to your life—it's about adding life to your years. How do you optimize your body so you can maintain high energy, eliminate joint pain, and look and feel your best at any age?In this...
Why should we begin with we? Interview Kyle McDowell
Are you feeling burnt out, disconnected, or stuck in a state of professional apathy? True leadership isn't about climbing the corporate ladder alone—it's about shifting the entire cultural paradigm from a self-centered "ME" mentality to a colle...
Should you stay or leave your marriage during a midlife crisis? Interview Betsy Pake
Midlife is often a pressure cooker for relationships. The issues, compromises, and emotional gaps we spent years avoiding suddenly demand our attention, leaving many staring down a painful crossroad: Should you stay, or should you leave your...
How to stay a man during a midlife crisis? Interview Bill McCamley
Modern society is changing faster than ever, and with those shifts, the traditional role of men has been completely rewritten. For many, hitting midlife brings up a heavy cocktail of loneliness, anger, and confusion. Too often, men looking for ...
How to prepare for career change during midlife crisis? Interview Avy Leghziel
Did you know that 40% of executives fail within 18 months of a career transition? It is rarely due to a lack of competence. Instead, most failures trace back to gaps in management and strategic capacity. When an executive's career stalls...
How can synchronizing with the days of the week get you out of burnout and midlife crisis? Interview David Fullmer
Are you a high-achiever feeling completely burnt out, stuck in a midlife crisis, or just spinning your wheels despite working harder than ever? True relief doesn’t come from pushing through with more willpower—it comes from learning how to alig...
What do you have to believe to end burnout and midlife crisis? Tim Shurr
Are you an intelligent, driven high-achiever who still feels stuck, exhausted, or trapped in a midlife crisis? You don’t lack discipline, and you don’t need more willpower. You might just be suffering from "Achiever Syndrome"—where your success...
How to find your authentic self in midlife? Mark Andrew Steiner
Are you standing at a crossroads in midlife, wondering who you actually are when you strip away the titles, the roles, and the expectations of others?In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Andrew Steiner, a leader, storyteller, and intuitiv...
How to organize your household to be happy, healthy, and wealthy? Lisa Woodruff
Why does keeping a home running smoothly feel so overwhelming today compared to previous generations?In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Woodruff, a top-tier home organization expert and the visionary founder of Organize 365. Lisa...
How can a budget help you steer out of midlife crisis and burnout? | Interview Budget Besties
Could the cure for your midlife crisis and everyday burnout be as simple as changing how you track your money?In this episode, I am joined by famous YouTubers Shana and Vanessa, widely known as the Budget Besties. As leading specialists...
How to reinvent yourself during midlife? | Interview Jay Sargeant
Are you feeling stuck in midlife, wondering if your best years are behind you? It’s time to rewrite that script.In this episode, I’m joined by the deeply inspiring Jay Sargeant—a man who hasn't just reinvented himself once, but has succ...
