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This episode is hosted by psychotherapist and bestselling author Amy Morin. Now let's get into the episode.

Okay. Have you ever wished you could start over with a brand new life?

Do you ever think you can't shed certain labels that describe who you are?

Do you feel scared to launch a new career, move to a new place,

or start living a different kind of lifestyle? If you answered yes to any of those questions,

today's episode is for you. Sometimes people think that reinventing yourself is a sign of a midlife crisis, but quite often, it's a sign of personal growth.

It means you're learning, changing, and willing to try something new.

Not that long ago, I lived in a cabin in the woods in rural Maine, and I worked 40 hours a

week as a therapist.

Now, I live on a sailboat in the Florida Keys, and I work as an author and the editor-in-chief

of very well-minded.

I also used to hate public speaking, like I was so shy that I rarely ever spoke in school,

but now I get paid to give speeches for a living, and I get to host this podcast.

I suspect that you have been thinking about changes in your life too.

Some of them might be voluntary.

Like maybe you think that you might want to move to a new city.

But maybe you've been through some changes that haven't been 100% your choice, like a divorce.

Reinventing yourself can be scary, but it can also be exciting.

It can be a wonderful opportunity to reset some of your habits, to swap out your inner circle, and start fresh at building the kind of life that you want to

live. My guest today knows a thing or two about reinventing himself. I'm talking to John Oates. He's a

Hall of Fame musician who's best known for his role in the duo, Hall & Oates.

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