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The Myth of the Midlife Crisis

Have you fallen for the ageist myth of the midlife crisis? Cultural norms tell us that anyone in midlife is on a slippery slope toward their demise. The truth is: we have more years of living, not dying. Are you ready?

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSonomaCounty, an independent event.

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Have you fallen for the ageist myth of the midlife crisis? Cultural norms tell us that anyone in midlife is on a slippery slope toward their demise. The truth is: we have more years of living, not dying. Are you ready?

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxSonomaCounty, an independent event.

Read more about TEDx.

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