The Fog, the Breaking, and the Becoming: What I Learned About Starting Over at Midlife

The Fog, the Breaking, and the Becoming: What I Learned About Starting Over at Midlife

The Fog, the Breaking, and the Becoming: What I Learned About Starting Over at MidlifeLeslie Mathews
Published on: 07/03/2026

Feeling lost in your 40s? Leslie's journey from fog to clarity reveals why midlife isn't decline. It's actually transformation. Learn the signs you're ready to rebuild your life.

RelationshipsIdentity & Reinvention

Hi, I'm Leslie Mathews!

Licensed Therapist (MSW) · EMDR Practitioner · Divorce Coach · Former Attorney

I'm a therapist who built a coaching business to reach further than one-on-one sessions ever could and then added a podcast to reach further than that. Pulling Threads has grown organically to thousands of listeners with zero paid advertising. I'm part of a community of therapists doing the same thing, one step at a time.

You Deserve to Feel at Peace Again. Whatever transition you’re facing — divorce, a breakup, or a new chapter in life — support is here. You don’t have to do it alone.

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You Deserve to Feel at Peace Again. Whatever transition you’re facing — divorce, a breakup, or a new chapter in life — support is here. You don’t have to do it alone.

Find Your Way Around

Follow along

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