The Midlife Crisis Handbook:
Finding Direction in The Second Half of Life
Most conversations about midlife focus on health or menopause, yet the psychological side of this life stage is often overlooked. In The Midlife Crisis Handbook, psychologist Dr Julie Hannan explores the hidden challenges — shifts in identity, relationships, work, and the quiet longing for the life you’ve always desired, the life which is truly yours.
Drawing on over 15 years of clinical practice, Julie offers compassionate insights and practical tools to help you navigate uncertainty, rediscover purpose, and design a life that feels truly aligned. This is not about fixing yourself — it’s about re-authoring your story with clarity and courage.
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What the Book Covers
- Why midlife transitions happen — the psychology, research, and life-stage changes behind this powerful shift.
- The overlooked struggles — how self-doubt, career dissatisfaction, loneliness, and relationship strain often sit beneath the surface, alongside the quiet longing for the life you’ve always desired, the life which is truly yours, not dictated by others’ expectations.
- Practical strategies — exercises, reflections and tools to help you navigate uncertainty and find meaning.
- A hopeful reframe — midlife isn’t the end of the story, it’s a powerful chance to re-author it.
What Readers Say
“Dr Julie articulates perfectly the angst, fear and confusion of the midlife crisis and offers steps to address this really unsettling period of life. She just GETS it. I have ordered copies of this book for all my fellow midlife friends and can’t stop raving about it. Incredible. Thank you, Julie.”
“The book’s short, focused chapters walk you through understanding your emotions and provide strategies to reclaim motivation and happiness in the second half of life. If you’re navigating uncertainty between 35 and 60, this handbook offers grounded support without overwhelming jargon or fluff.”