Episodes

Sarah recounts her emotional journey through her husband's midlife crisis, which uprooted their nearly 29-year marriage. Already a firefighter with post-traumatic stress from past events, her husband faced an identity crisis ...

Often in MLC the person experiencing the MLC exhibits narcissistic traits, even if they never exhibited them before! Listeners often ask if their spouse has been a covert narc or narcissist all along, or is this just a tempor...

This episode dives into the psychological turmoil experienced during a midlife crisis, emphasizing how affairs, often seen as an escape, end up causing further damage. The host discusses how the initial euphoria of leaving a ...

In this episode of 'Midlife Crisis, Bomb Drop and Beyond,' host Trina Laird delves into the emotional turmoil left in the aftermath of a partner's midlife crisis. Emphasizing the power of language, the discussion shifts from ...

This short little episode today is packed full with HEART, EMPATHY AND LOVE - something most wives DO NOT GET at bomb drop, nor do husbands when their wives drop a bomb on them! Today Trina reads a letter from a husband who e...

Listener Brian shares his heart-wrenching experience of his wife’s midlife-induced infidelity, unraveling a stable family life. Married for over two decades, with three children, the unexpected affair led to a cascade of fina...

Maggie's life turned upside down when her husband of 33 years revealed an affair, compounded by Maggie's diagnosis of stage three breast cancer. Her husband's request to open their marriage, juxtaposed with her urgent fight f...

This episode flips the script! NOT ALL MEN RUN! Some stay. Some fight. THEY RISE! This Father's Day we honor those dads, the dads holding the line while your wife spirals out - YOU are the hero of this story!

Divorce Mediator & Negotiation Expert Joe is a pioneer in divorce mediation who has been helping couples navigate the end of their marriages with dignity and financial wisdom for over 17 years. As co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, Joe combines his MBA in Finance with specialized traini…

Unpacking the impact of midlife crisis on fatherhood and families. As we approach Father's Day, while many celebrate, others are left with questions, grief, silence. Today we talk about the father's who DIDN'T stay, and what ...

In this heartfelt podcast episode, we delve into Kevin's personal account of his wife's sudden departure during a midlife crisis. Kevin shares how his wife initially kept her emotional struggles hidden, which were exacerbated...

In this podcast episode, your host Trina converses with Melissa, a woman experiencing a midlife crisis. At 39, Melissa recounts mistaking her feelings for another bout of clinical depression. She describes the restlessness, i...

Stacy shares her personal journey through the tumult of a midlife crisis in her marriage. After 23 years together, raising two children, facing financial and emotional upheavals, and enduring natural disasters, Stacy's life t...

The recent footage and allegations against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has hit a nerve for so many survivors. In this episode we'll touch on coercive control, how it hides in plain sight and the devastating effects it has ...

Today I'm speaking to those men and women battling the brain fog of mid life crisis. We know you're in pain, we know you feel guilt, shame, fear. Join us today as we have three questions for you to think about in an effort to...

In this episode of 'MLC, Bomb Drop and Beyond,' host Trina explores the emotional turmoil of a midlife crisis, focusing on how such struggles often disrupt holidays. Trina offers practical advice for divorced or divorcing par...

This podcast episode delves into the psychological turmoil experienced during a midlife crisis, focusing on why individuals often choose affair partners who seem to be a 'downgrade.' The show explores the role of Cluster B pe...

This podcast episode explores the complexities of a midlife crisis, a psychological struggle often mistaken for mere stereotype. It delves into the subtle beginnings of a midlife crisis, revealing how it starts up to three years before any major upheaval. Listeners are reminded of the silent unrave…

Midlife crisis is a profound psychological struggle often emerging between the ages of 40 and 60, marked by an identity crisis, impulsive decisions, and reevaluation of life roles. Women generally experience a five-stage process where they transition from feelings of discontent to eventual healing …

This episode of 'Midlife Crisis Bomb Drop and Beyond' is dedicated to mothers who feel overlooked or replaced, especially amidst midlife crises. It acknowledges the strength of women who hold their families together through h...

In this gripping podcast episode, Janie reveals the devastating impact of her husband Bob's affair, which surfaced after nearly two decades of marriage. Despite the outward appearance of a loving relationship, red flags emerg...

In this compelling podcast episode, your host invites inspiring pastoral counselor Jenny Miller to discuss the profound effects of a midlife crisis (MLC). Jenny shares her journey as a spouse blindsided by her partner's MLC w...

Today's guest shares her story of a husband who left during MLC, peeked out of the tunnel for a moment but went back in, married his affair partner and now has a child with her. Is he trapped? It sure feels like it. Today's g...

Happily married mother of 3, Laurie McDermott is a fearless Marriage & Family advocate who uses humor from 2.5 decades of standup comedy to enlighten and entertain loyal fans and followers on her podcast, YouTube and websites: TheWifeExpert.com and TheLifeExpert.com.  Award winning Columnist in …