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Midlifing

Midlifing

By: Lee Miller and Simon Ellis
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Two friends Lee and Simon have serious conversations about silly things, and silly conversations about serious things. Together they dig into the pleasures, absurdities and imperfections of being human.

© 2025 Midlifing Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 241: A Massive Discrepancy Between My Email and My Face

    241: A Massive Discrepancy Between My Email and My Face
    Jul 16 2025

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    Simon and Lee swap stories about how AI makes writing easier and helps smooth out prickly emails, even if they feel a bit uneasy about it all. They also talk a bit about underpants, academic jargon, and the oddities of midlife.

    Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net.

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    25 mins
  • 240: Threadbare smalls and other legacies

    240: Threadbare smalls and other legacies
    Jul 9 2025

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    Lee and Simon discuss whether they’re in a second act or nearing the end of their working lives. They reflect on legacy, how little most of us are remembered, and how not having children changes that.

    Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net.

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    26 mins
  • 239: Commando at Five O’Clock in the Morning

    239: Commando at Five O’Clock in the Morning
    Jul 2 2025

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    Simon reflects on feeling in and out of control while managing tinnitus; Lee discusses boxers, rewilding sleep, and lime wall repairs.

    Get in touch with Lee and Simon at info@midlifing.net.

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    24 mins
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