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When was the last time you thought about getting older with excitement rather than dread? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Debra Heiser, applied developmental psychologist and founder of The Mentor Project, we challenge everything you thought you knew about aging and human potential.

Most of us view life as a physical trajectory - we grow, peak early, then slowly decline. But Dr. Heiser reveals the extraordinary truth about our emotional development, which continues to rise throughout our lives. This explains why so many people report being happier in their 50s, 60s, and beyond than they were decades earlier. The reading glasses are a small price to pay for the wisdom, self-acceptance, and freedom from others' expectations that comes with age.

We explore how midlife and beyond isn't about fading away but rather bearing fruit through mentorship. Dr. Heiser distinguishes true mentoring (which is generative and intrinsically motivated) from coaching or advising. Through powerful stories like Nobel Prize winner Bob Lefkowitz discovering his "six degrees" of mentorship influence, we see how our legacy can extend far beyond what we imagine.

For listeners questioning their purpose or feeling stuck, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on finding meaning outside your job title. Whether you're approaching midlife, already there, or supporting someone who is, you'll gain practical insights on lateral mentoring, creating your legacy tree, and embracing each stage of life with anticipation rather than anxiety.

Ready to stop seeing aging as something to fear and start seeing it as your opportunity to thrive? Listen now and discover why the second half might just be your best half.

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Jenny Harkleroad shares how she discovered the power of the mind to overcome chronic pain after a devastating fall broke her back, revealing transformative techniques to reprogram our subconscious thoughts and change our lives.

• Chronic physical pain often connected to emotional suppression and stress
• Breaking her back in 2013 became the catalyst for discovering mind-body healing
• Conventional medicine and surgery failed, while mind techniques healed her completely
• The "17 Second Rule" - thoughts become feelings after just 17 seconds of focus
• The subconscious mind is a million times more powerful than the conscious mind
• Our automatic reactions are programmed in our subconscious and can be changed
• Most people have 50,000-80,000 thoughts daily (80% negative, 90% repeated)
• The golden question to ask yourself: "How would I rather feel?"
• "Your life is a printout of your subconscious program"
• The Leap Transformation app provides easy access to these brain exercises

Download the Leap Transformation app from the App Store or Play Store for a free week's trial. Then, for $14.99/month, you can access personalized brain exercises for any area of life you want to improve.

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Amber Renae shares her remarkable journey from civil engineer to fashion designer to digital entrepreneur, revealing how mindset shifts and self-love became the foundation for building multiple six-figure businesses after experiencing bankruptcy and depression. Through candid conversations about imposter syndrome, personal branding, and finding your "genius zone," she provides practical techniques for transforming limiting beliefs and creating freedom through digital products.

• Painted her steel-cap boots pink while working as the only female on a construction site
• Built a global fashion label that dressed celebrities before experiencing bankruptcy and health issues
• Overcame depression and negative self-talk through a powerful two-column reframing exercise
• Believes everyone has a "genius zone" – knowledge you take for granted that others would find valuable
• Created the Minimum Bankable Product (MBP) method for testing digital products with minimal tech
• Uses personal branding techniques from her styling career to help women amplify their impact
• Emphasizes that presenting yourself confidently creates opportunities for your voice to be heard
• Recently launched a course creation agency to help time-poor experts turn knowledge into income

Connect with Amber on Instagram @theamberrenae or visit amberrenae.com for free masterclasses to help you map out your genius zone and create your first digital product.

Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms!

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