Midlife Reset: 5–15 Years from Retirement and Still No Plan? (Do This First) EP: 172
Midlife Reset: 5–15 Years from Retirement and Still No Plan? (Do This First) EP: 172  
Podcast: Michael Hicks The Liv2thrive Podcast
Published On: Wed Feb 18 2026
Description: Thank you for being a listener. Kindly give us a review. If you’re 5–15 years from retirement and still don’t have a plan, this episode is your Midlife Reset. We cover what to do first to get clarity on money, purpose, health, and your next season.In this episode, Michael Hicks walks through a simple framework to stop drifting and start building a real plan (even if you feel behind).What you’ll learnThe 5 pillars of a Midlife Reset (money, health, purpose, career, lifestyle)How to stop retirement anxiety from turning into avoidanceThe “next 30 days” plan to create momentumWhat to track weekly so you don’t fall back into driftNext stepsWrite your “Retirement Reality Check” (income, debt, savings, timeline)Choose ONE pillar to fix firstCreate a 30-day action list and weekly check-in#midlifereset #retirementplanning #secondact #mindset #identitycoaching3) Chapters (timestamps)Use this template and adjust times to your episode:00:00 Midlife Reset: why you feel behind02:10 The 5 pillars (money, health, purpose, career, lifestyle)06:40 Retirement Reality Check (what to measure first)12:20 The “30-day plan” that creates momentum18:05 Second-act career and income strategy24:30 How to stay consistent (weekly check-in system)29:40 Final challenge: one move this week4) Tags (15–25)midlife resetretirement planningretirement anxietyno retirement planmidlife crisis (reframe)second act careercareer change in your 40scareer change in your 50spersonal finance basicsfinancial independencebuilding wealth in midlifeidentity coachingmindset coachinghabits and disciplinelife coachingSupport the showTo Gain instant access to my new podcast drops subscribe here: https://youtube.com/@framingnewheightspodcast?si=An1To91cUDrk6JSBL.I.V.2.T.H.R.I.V.EHow to activate and re-brand your high-achieving self through the synthesis of mind, body and soul. Living to thrive versus living to survive by becoming 1% better daily over the course of 12-weeks. Do you know your purpose?Schedule a free call with coach Michaelhttps://pensight.com/x/liv2thrive/new-meeting/a8bbd3c4-adae-40c2-9cd9-14ac2c44d10fJoin the 1% Better Facebook community(Do you want to be 1% better Facebook Group) click belowhttps://bit.ly/41Ue7tJCheck out his website:www.liv2thrive.com  for more info.or email: michael@liv2thrive.comPlease if you have been enjoying the content -leave us a 5 star review. :)Want to be a Sponsor? Please email us your proposal @ framingnewheights@gmail.comSponsorshipHow is your sleep? Do you need better sleep? Do you suffer from pain? Are you a work out fanatic and need a good recovery? You must check out -Pure Amish Hemp.3rd party tested. The best.Go to: www.superfungummies.comThanks to Elite NutritionEnter: “NEWHEIGHTS” as the code. You will get over 50% off any of the CBD oils. They have the 1500mg and 3000mg CBD oils. Regular retail is $139 for the 3000mg  and $101 for the 1500mg.With our Promo Code you will p...