Welcome to Mid Life Crisis - Bomb Drop and Beyond!
Mid Life Crisis: Bomb Drop and Beyond
Mid Life Crisis: Bomb Drop and Beyond
Mid Life Crisis isn't just buying a new car! Known to those in the trenches, MLC starts with depression and way too often ends with destruction like you have never imagined, AND....most sadly it's caused by the one person you are closest to and have trusted the most to share and build your life with. NO ONE IS IMMUNE, most of us thought we would NEVER end up divorced, many of the guests you'll hear from had been happily married over 20, 30 and even 40 years! Learn what red flags to look for in YOUR relationship, learn what to do and what NOT to do if your partner appears to be in limerance or showing the signs of MLC. We will also be talking directly with people who are presently in MLC and will share what it's like to live through this most challenging time of their life. These are the stories you won't hear anywhere else, so grab your beverage, get comfortable and join us as we hear the untold stories of MLC. The stories and events discussed in this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal or professional advice. Any names, locations or identifying details have been changed to protect privacy. Any similarities to actual persons, living or dead, or real events are purely coincidental. The information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Always consult with a qualified expert regarding any decisions related to your specific situation. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host or the podcast creators.
Sept. 13, 2026

The Weight of After: When the Bomb Drops and Life Continues

The Weight of After: When the Bomb Drops and Life Continues
The Weight of After: When the Bomb Drops and Life Continues
Mid Life Crisis: Bomb Drop and Beyond
The Weight of After: When the Bomb Drops and Life Continues
This episode offers a short fictional story—"The Weight of After"—that examines what happens years after someone leaves a marriage in pursuit of feeling alive. The narrator follows David, six years after he walked away: the financial losses, job instability, creeping depression, and the aching silence of an apartment that never quite fits. The story contrasts David’s internal reckoning with Carol’s slow rebuilding and Caleb’s deliberate distance, showing how impulsive choices ripple across families. It’s a quiet, unsensational look at guilt, responsibility, and the difficult work of making amends that isn’t fast or cinematic but ordinary and long.