Your Best Age Is Now audiobook

“Giving other people the power to tell us that we are good enough is always a dangerous proposition, because we’re relinquishing control over our psyche without discounting another’s perceptions and judgments. If we define our self-worth exclusively by the responses we get from others, we are coming at life from a weak place that ultimately only serves to make us feel bad about ourselves.”YOUR BEST AGE IS NOW encourages women to see midlife as a fresh start, making the most of their life no matter their age. The book discusses how midlife is different in current times due to increases in longevity, scientific advancements, and mindset. The author suggests borrowing practices from the younger generations such as adopting an “You Only Live Once” attitude and makes a case for letting go of regrets. She offers suggestions for dealing with stress and anxiety, making the most of one’s appearance, developing a healthy lifestyle, finding love, navigating the workplace, and developing a spiritual proactive. Lots of ground is covered. Most chapters end with a “teen tool” and a “midlife mentor.”I really like how the book takes a psychology-based approach. For example, referencing Carl Jung’s observation that midlife mirrors the four stages of adolescence: Accommodation, Separation, Reintegration, and Individuation, and includes some of the same issues such as body changes, hormone fluctuations, and emotional ups and downs. While Ludwig is a psychotherapist, the book doesn’t come across as preachy or formal. The content is easily accesses able and useful, and the message of the book is overwhelmingly positive and uplifting.

While this book is geared toward women in their midlife, I think it's an important book for women of all ages to read. Couldn't we all use a little help with at least one of these things: self image, relationships, work, health/wellness, and spirituality? I'm still finding my way in life and through this book I realized that I am not alone. It also helped reiterate to me that it's never too late to change your life course and go after your dreams. Through her book, Dr. Robi Ludwig helped me examine what it is I want from life and decide on steps I need to take in order to continue on my chosen path.I loved this book so much that I gave a copy to my mom, who is 52 and in the midlife category. She's only read the first section so far, but she told me that what Dr. Ludwig says about thoughts and feelings at midlife are spot-on! Dr. Ludwig really knows her stuff and I highly recommend her book!

Dr James mercer author of Secrets & Shame Dear Oprah Diaries recommended this book to me and I absolutely love love loved this book! Inspiring and uplifting! Thanks for a great read!! @secretsandshame

Ladies, Do Yourself a Favor and read This One!Best Birthday Gift EVER!What an amazing read! So much in-depth but practical advice and things women need to now not later. So when you begin to age? Reading this book by Dr. Ludwig, you will learn to do it healthy and beautiful way. THIS BOOK takes you there. Weaved in between are her own thoughts and feelings of aging along with sound advice.This book is a must-read for every woman at any age to be mindful of what to do, when to begin, and beyond as aging. It is indeed like having your own woman doctor just for you! Especially the sections during and after menopause. I am turning 55 this month, and her book WILL and has helped me look and feel my best as I have started menopause. It had motivated and inspired me to know now that "Going Through The Change" Is NOT a death sentence. Lol.So, do yourself a favor ladies and read this one!

This was written 6 years ago, but it still current. Midlife seemed to be a blur for me because I worked right through it, but now decades later I can appreciate learning about it in this book. There are plenty of tips and references even for someone in their late 60's to explore.