For most of my life, the biggest and scariest monster under my bed was LONELINESS.

I remember feeling it as a kid. It was a result of feeling left out. Of feeling unworthy and inadequate.

This monster accompanied me for most of my life.

I was a people pleaser because I wanted to belong so I did not feel lonely.

I was always super nurturing because taking care of others made me feel needed, which made me feel less lonely.

I had almost weekly dinner gatherings at my house because having my kitchen filled with friends was one of my greatest joys. It made me feel less lonely.

As a business o...

I get tons of questions about midlife crises, and let's be real—it's such a cliché and has a terrible reputation. So, let's change that! I want to dive into your questions and shed some light on this truly transformative time in our lives. Because guess what? It can actually be an amazing phase filled with growth, joy and new beginnings.

Let’s get started:

Question: Are midlife crises real?

Oh, absolutely! Midlife crises are as real as that moment when you look in the mirror and wonder, "Who is that person staring back at me?" It's that point in life when you start questioning everything—yo...

By the time her twins graduated from high school, Sabine Schopke was ready to explore a new journey—one that many in midlife might not consider. Despite her financial success as a serial entrepreneur, her work had lost its meaning. Adding the newfound “freedom” from her children leaving the nest to the mix, Sabine felt unfulfilled and unhappy, discovering that society's traditional measures of success—money, status, fame—were no longer satisfying.

Feeling trapped in a relentless pursuit of happiness that led only to burnout, frustration, and disillusionment, Sabine could no longer justify cha...