Description

You’ve got the title, the mortgage, the premium health insurance, and a resume that commands respect. But lately, the view from the top feels a little... crowded. Or perhaps, a little quiet.

Welcome to The Back Half, the podcast for high-achievers, executives, and recovering perfectionists who are realizing the strategies which got them to the summit won't necessarily help them navigate the descent or the next peak on the other side.

Hosted by Marti Wilson, this show is a deep dive into Skilled Adulting: the sophisticated art of managing the "undisclosed struggles" of mid-life with strategy, humility, and a healthy dose of irony. We aren’t here to talk about "mid-life crises." We’re here to talk about strategic launches.

Meet Your Host: Marti Wilson

Marti has spent her career mastering the art of the professional climb, only to realize high-level success often comes with a "Check Engine" light that’s been blinking since 2022. As a self-described "recovering high-achiever," Marti is on a mission to dismantle the myth that we’re supposed to have it all figured out by age 50.

Creator of the LIFT framework, Ms. Wilson facilitates the conversations we usually save for the third drink: the ones about career obsolescence, the "sandwich generation" squeeze, and the terrifying realization that our 1990s dating and finance strategies are officially expired. She isn't a guru! Think of her as the girl who’s just a few miles further down the road, reporting back on where the potholes are so you don’t have to hit them yourself.

The LIFT Framework

Every episode of The Back Half is anchored by the LIFT framework a comprehensive life audit designed to help you update your personal "operating system" for your second act:

• L – Love & Relationships: Moving beyond "functional roommates." We discuss Love 2.0, designing partnerships that don't need a renovation, and navigating the nuance of cross-cultural love.
• I – Income & Legacy: It’s more than just a 401k. We explore "giving with a warm hand," estate planning that doesn't ruin your heirs, and defining what "enough" actually looks like.
• F – Family & Home: Navigating the "Sandwich Generation" squeeze. From launching adult children to the emotional gravity of the last farewell with aging parents.
• T – Trade & Career: Executing the ultimate professional pivot. How to handle career obsolescence and finding purpose when your identity is no longer tied to your business card.

What to Expect

The Back Half is where the "Masterclass" meets a sophisticated cocktail bar. We skip the rehearsed PR answers and get straight to the gut-level truths in our signature segment, "The Unfiltered Audit." Whether we’re talking to experts about the "Inheritance Inconvenience" or discussing why you still feel like you’re winging it, this show provides the blueprint for anyone tired of coasting on 1990s software.

The back half of life isn’t a breakdown; it’s a breakout. It’s time to stop treating your life like a shared calendar and start treating it like a designed legacy.

Join us as we audit the struggle and master the art of Skilled Adulting.

Keywords: Mid-life transition, high-achievers, professional pivot, legacy planning, relationship design, career change at 50, executive coaching, sandwich generation, financial legacy, retirement planning, personal growth, Skilled Adulting, LIFT OFF framework, podcast for men over 40, executive burnout, life audit.