Midlife Fulfilled Podcast: Thriving in Life, Career, and Leadership.
Are you asking, “Is this all there is?” Wondering how to reinvent yourself after 40? Trying to find purpose, balance, or a second-act career?
The Midlife Fulfilled Podcast is your weekly guide to thriving in your 40s, 50s, and beyond—across five life pillars: Health, Fitness, Career, Relationships, and Legacy.
Hosted by Bernie Borges, creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ Framework, each Monday you’ll get real-life stories, solo insights, and expert interviews, to help you navigate:
- A midlife crisis or awakening
- Career pivots or burnout recovery
- Health and wellness resets
- Relationship challenges
- Leadership growth or starting something new
Whether you’re looking for clarity or ready to break out in your next chapter, this podcast delivers actionable inspiration to make your second half your best life!
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Episodes
229 episodes
Ep 227 Legacy Building for Entrepreneurs: Vince Warnock's Journey
On episode 227 Vince Warnock joins us for a riveting conversation. Despite growing up in an abusive home, Vince overcame his challenges and achieved significant success. His story is a testament to the power of having a supportive teacher and m...
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Ep 226 The Secret to Career Success Starts in Your Local Community
In this episode of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast, Bernie has an engaging conversation with Bridgette Bello, CEO and Publisher of Tampa Bay Business and Wealth magazine. Bridgette's story is nothing short of inspiring.🗝️ Here are three...
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Ep 225 How to Reframe Business Principles for Personal Growth in Midlife
Explore Executive Coaching with Bernie BorgesBook a Free Discovery Call On this Maximum episode, I'm joined by Brent Pattison, a seasoned consultan...
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Ep 224 The Business Case for Empathy: More Trust, Growth & Impact
Explore Executive Coaching with Bernie BorgesBook a Free Discovery Call On this Maximum episode, Bernie speaks with the esteemed Mimi Nicklin. Mimi...
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Ep 223 Your Midlife Legacy Starts Today with Small Acts, Big Impact
Explore Executive Coaching with Bernie BorgesBook a Free Discovery Call In episode 223, a Vulnerable Conversation episode, Bernie has a heartwarmin...
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Ep 222 The Ultimate 2025 Job Search Strategy for 40+ Professionals
Explore Executive Coaching with Bernie BorgesBook a Free Discovery Call On episode 222 we're joined by Loren Greiff, the founder and CEO of Portfol...
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Ep 221 Legacy Building: Sean Ilenrey's Mission to Create 100 Million Jobs in Africa
This week, Sean Ilenrey joins us for a Maximum episode. Sean is an inspiring entrepreneur on a mission to create 100 million jobs in Africa by 2050. We explore his innovative "soil to seed to plant" strategy, cooperating with governments and en...
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Ep 220 How to Lead Without a Title at Work and in Life
Explore Executive Coaching with Bernie BorgesBook a Free Discovery Call Episode 220 is an 'On My Mind' episode about leadership. Not the convention...
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Ep 219 How Your Intentional Ripples Define Legacy in Leadership
In this Maximum episode, we sit down with Jeff Nischwitz, a trailblazer known for challenging traditional leadership paradigms and igniting transformative shifts in both individuals and organizations. We explore how leading without needing a de...
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Ep 218 Discover Your Unique Brilliance for Effective Leadership
In episode 218, Bernie speaks with Regina Huber, a transformational leadership coach, inspirational speaker, and author of "Living My Frickin’ Amazing Life." Regina joined us to discuss the pivotal role of self-leadership in achieving a truly f...
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Ep 217 Mastering Money for Clarity, Freedom and Fulfillment in Midlife
This week's Maximum episode features Mikelann Valterra. Mikelann is an author, speaker, financial therapist, and master money coach with over 25 years of experience. We discuss how to navigate the "money fog" many of us face in midlife. S...
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Ep 216 Jen Hardy's Journey from Near Death to Thriving Success After 50
Happy New Year! In episode 216 Bernie previews his new exciting chapter, then introduces his featured guest for a 'Vulnerable Conversation.' Jen Hardy is a multifaceted content creator and entrepreneur who has taken the podcasting and Y...
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Ep 215 How the 80 20 Rule Guides Your Path to Midlife Fulfillment
Episode 215 is the second lookback during the 2024 holiday break, sharing insights from episode 3 of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. We go deep into the 80/20 principle - aka The Pareto Principle - and its impact on your journey toward achieving...
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Ep 214 Looking Back to Episode 1's Insight on Midlife Fulfillment
On episode 214 we revisit the foundation of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast with a look back at where it all started with episode 1, which amazingly is the #1 most downloaded episode of all time for the podcast! As I take a short bre...
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Ep 213 Midlife Transformation from Alcoholism to Sobriety and Fitness
On this On My Mind episode, Bernie had the privilege of interviewing Dennis Kreba. Dennis shared his vulnerable and inspiring journey through a challenging season in his life and his path to transformation.Here's a glimpse of the convers...
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Ep 212 A Step by Step Guide to Fulfillment Centric Leadership
This 'On My Mind' episode is a deep dive into the second part of our series on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™. Picking up from where episode 211 left off, Bernie explores steps 4 through 10 of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ model. From th...
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Ep 211 Leader Evolution Reshapes Modern Leadership through Fulfillment
In this 'On My Mind' episode, I'm diving into a transformational topic: Fulfillment Centric Leadership (FCL). Drawing inspiration from a presentation I delivered at the National Society for Leadership and Success' (NSLS) annual virtual summit, ...
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Ep 210 The Art of Finding Clarity and Confidence in Midlife
On episode 210 I'm joined by Antoinette Roze a renowned speaking strategist, the founder and CEO of WPC Speakers Global, and the SpeakPact podcast host. We discussed her journey from event producer to a leading speaker strategist, specifically ...
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Ep 209 How to Plan Your Resilience in Career and Health
On episode 209, I'm joined by Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, affectionately known as MH, a distinguished leadership psychologist and author with over two decades of experience. MH and I dive deep into the concept of resilience, exploring i...
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Ep 208 From Burnout to Transformation on the Camino de Santiago Trail
Ep 208 features a 'Vulnerable Conversation' with Tom Schwab. Tom cherishes the value of taking time for personal growth and nurturing relationships. He realized he hadn't taken a full month off work since he was 12 years old. Tom and hi...
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Ep 207 Navigating Fulfillment vs Satisfaction Over 40
In episode 207 you'll experience an "engaging deep dive" into the Thriving in Midlife report, presented by AI Bob and AI Linda. Host, Bernie Borges introduces AI Bob and AI Linda in the beginning, setting the stage for a mindblowing recap. ...
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Ep 206 Overcoming Fear to Strengthen Midlife Relationships with Claire and James Davis
In episode 206 Bernie is joined by Claire and James Davis, the dynamic duo behind The Midlife Mentors podcast and founders of 38 Degrees North, a luxury fitness retreat company in the UK. In this episode, we dive into their midlife transformati...
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Ep 205 Timeless Leadership through Character, Culture and Storytelling with Scott Monty
Episode 205 features Scott Monty. Scott is well known for his ability to anticipate and align with emerging trends exemplified by his tenure at Ford, where he pioneered the company's global social media strategy. Scott's innovative approach to ...
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Ep 204 The Ageism Movement is Catching Fire with Maureen Wiley Clough
In episode 204, Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the "It Gets Late Early" podcast and a passionate advocate against ageism in the tech industry returns to the Midlife Fulfilled podcast. We discussed the pervasive issue of age discrimination, also ...
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Ep 203 Key Insights From the Thriving in Midlife Research Report
In this 'On My Mind' episode, Bernie summarizes key insights from the newly released research report "Thriving in Midlife: Survey Results on Fulfillment Across Key Life Pillars." Bernie dives into some of the findings in this comprehensi...
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