Send us a textWhy Your Midlife Crisis Isn’t What You Think: 5 Hidden Signs of GriefMost men think a midlife crisis is about buying sports cars, switching careers, or chasing thrills. But beneath the surface, midlife is often something deeper: grief — the quiet loss of old identities and roles.In this episode of Good Grief, John Doe, experiential psychologist Dr. Nelson Pahl reveals five hidden ways unresolved grief disguises itself as the midlife funk. You’ll see why this so-called “crisis” isn’t an ending, but an invitation to grow.👉 You’ll learn how to recognize:Why unexplained sadness may actually be grief for your younger selfHow nostalgia signals midlife identity loss, not just fond memoriesWhy old passions feel empty — and what it really meansThe link between restlessness and unprocessed grief in men after 50How feeling like a stranger to yourself is actually a call to evolveWhether you call it a midlife crisis, transition, or reinvention, this episode will help you name what’s really happening — and begin the grief recovery process that frees you to reinvent yourself after 50.🎧 Tune in now and discover how unspoken grief can become the key to midlife renewal.Episode HighlightsMidlife as Death of Old IdentitiesHistoric Study of Midlife Crisis in MenFive Signs Midlife = GriefGrowth Through Midlife GriefHealing Links5-Day Challenge: Resurrection CampSupporting LinksEmpirical Research: Core Identity Transition ResearchFoundation Research: Successful Midlife Development StudyHelpGuide Article: Analysis of Midlife ResearchNext Episode: Men After 50: Why You Struggle to Let Go of Old Identities (Midlife Resurrection Series - Part 2)About the HostNelson Pahl, Ph.D. is an experiential psychologist that helps midlife men move from midlife crisis depression to midlife reinvention. Through his proprietary approaches — Resurrection Camp, the Six Stones Retreat Arc, and his Legacy Lab — he guides men after 50 through identity loss, midlife transformation, and personal reinvention. He's also author of the book, Escaping Sartre's Hell: A Guide for Self-Validation in Midlife.Want to Share?If his episode resonated with you, drop a note or a timestamped comment — or send a private message.

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