About the Midlife Academy
Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis. It can be a turning point — a chance to reflect, reset, and create a second half of life filled with meaning and vitality. At The Midlife Academy, we guide people through this chapter with clarity, confidence, and community.
How our courses are designed
Every course at The Midlife Academy combines psychological research, lived experience, and practical tools. We’ve structured them to help you understand yourself more deeply and take action that truly fits your life now:
- Self-paced: Learn at your own rhythm, with no deadlines or pressure.
- Research-based: Grounded in the latest psychology, wellbeing, and coaching insights.
- Reflective: With guided exercises, journaling prompts, and practices that help you apply learning to your own story.
- Supportive: Each course connects to our private Facebook community — a space to meet others on the same path.
Why we’re different
Most self-help programs offer quick tips or surface-level advice. We go deeper:
- Our courses are structured learning paths, not scattered resources.
- We focus exclusively on the questions and challenges of midlife.
- We see midlife not as decline, but as an opportunity to grow, reinvent, and thrive.
A note from our founder
I’m Dr Julie Hannan, Chartered Psychologist and author of The Midlife Crisis Handbook. I founded The Midlife Academy to bring together the best of psychology, research, and real-world wisdom into one accessible, empowering platform.
Over years of practice, I’ve seen how midlife can feel overwhelming — but also how transformative it becomes when people have the right tools and community. My vision is that nobody should have to navigate this stage alone.
Connection matters
We believe learning is richer in community. That’s why every member can join our private Facebook group — a place to connect with others navigating similar challenges, to share insights, and to encourage one another.
How it works
- Choose your course from themes like Identity & Purpose, Work & Career, Wellbeing & Vitality, and Relationships & Connection.
- Learn at your own pace with videos, reflections, and practical tools.
- Reflect and apply with journaling prompts and guided exercises.
- Connect in community with others in our dedicated Facebook group.
Begin your journey
Whether you start with a single course or follow a complete learning pathway, The Midlife Academy is here to help you reflect, grow, and design the life you want for the second half.