What changed after 40? Your priorities, stamina, strength, relationships? Philip Blackett turned 40 a few years ago on Thanksgiving Day. Sitting among family, he realized what he was truly thankful for, and began to see that his actions, attitudes, and behaviors needed to change for the new era of life he was entering. Today, he works with folks in midlife to navigate this phase of life and live their purpose, engage with each other in community, improve their overall health, regain their stamina and build their strength. If you are 40 and up, and looking for ways to thrive in midlife, then this is a great episode for you. Learn more at LifeAfter40.com.

What’s a simpler way to drive changes within ourselves that stick for the long-term, require less energy and determination, and make us ultimately more healthy and happy? “Change Made Easy” podcast host, personal trainer and coach Paul Levitin has devised a system based on the acronym EASIER: which stands for Enthusiasm, Availability, Simple, Imperfect, Exponential, and Repeatable. Ramsey and Paul not only talk through making change EASIER, but also why change feels so hard, how our bodies were built to avoid change, and how we can convert periods of powerful growth into lasting new behaviors. This is a great episode for anyone who looking for how to make effective improvements successfully. Learn more at instagram.com/paullevitin.

How can we talk with, learn about, and relate to people with very different ideas, beliefs, and views from ourselves in ways that reduce our stress levels and increase our burnout resilience? Maury Giles is the CEO of Braver Angels, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to depolarization, empowering people to have calmer, more productive and respectful interactions with people who think differently from each other. Ramsey and Maury discuss what it’s like to be a “Red” or “Blue,” why discovering someone’s life experience is a breakthrough to finding common ground, and how Braver Angels creates opportunities for people to have real discussions. Ramsey also directly asks Maury’s advice on how to navigate the political nature of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement moment. If you dread those holiday meals with extended family or have tense moments at work with your opinionated colleagues, this is a great episode to learn how to lower the temperature of those interactions … and your blood pressure. Learn more about Braver Angels at www.braverangels.org.