Midlife Love Story: Dating, Marriage & Intimacy After 40 | Expert Guide with James & Claire Davis

Well Beyond 40

JJ Virgin

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Beauty, Weightloss, Exercise, Metabolism, Fitness, Losingweight, Diet, Inspiration, Jjvirgin, Selfcare, Womenshealth, Menopause, Longevity, Women

4.6 • 909 Ratings

🗓️ 27 November 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

"Sometimes at midlife, we stop doing the things we think we should be doing, and start focusing on what we truly want to do. That's when we find that inner peace." - James Davis

Are you navigating the complex waters of midlife relationships? In this enlightening episode, I sit down with James and Claire Davis, founders of Midlife Mentors, to explore the transformative journey of relationships after 40. Having met in their late thirties/early forties and now running a successful business together, they bring a unique perspective on finding love, maintaining connections, and reinventing ourselves during this pivotal life stage. As someone who found my own love story at 52, I was particularly moved by their insights on how our values shift during midlife and why this period can become our greatest opportunity for growth and authentic connection. James and Claire share their personal journey of maintaining intimacy while working together, including their courageous decision to seek marriage counseling—proving that investing in our relationships is just as crucial as investing in our careers.

What you'll learn:

Why midlife isn't a crisis but an opportunity for reinvention and deeper self-discovery
How hormonal changes affect both men and women's relationships and what you can do about it
The surprising truth about friendship transitions during midlife and why they're actually healthy
Key strategies for maintaining intimacy and connection while navigating major life changes
Why investing in your relationship is crucial and how to do it effectively
How to handle when one partner starts making healthy changes and the other feels threatened
The truth about dating apps and finding love later in life

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Transcript

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1:17.6	I'm J.J. Virgin. PhD dropout, sorry mom, turn four-time New York Times best-selling author. Yes, I'm a certified nutrition specialist, fitness Hall of Famer, and I speak at health conferences and trainings around the globe,
1:24.6	but I'm driven by my insatiable curiosity and love of science to
1:28.6	keep asking questions, digging for answers, and sharing the information I uncover with as many
1:34.0	people as I can. And that's why I created the Well Beyond 40 podcast to synthesize and simplify
1:40.8	the science of health into actionable strategies to help you thrive.
1:44.6	In each episode, we'll talk about what's working in the world of wellness,
1:48.6	from personalized nutrition and healing your metabolism to healthy aging and prescriptive fitness.
1:54.4	Join me on the journey to better health so you can love how you look and feel right now
1:59.2	and have the energy to play full out at 100.
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