ABOUT ME
Welcome to The Balanced Midlife.
Hi, I’m Tracey.
For more than 33 years, I worked in a demanding management career where time off rarely meant being truly off. I was on call 24/7/365, and even vacations and weekends often included phone calls, emails, and the expectation that I’d be available when something came up.
For a long time, I just kept going. I think a lot of us do.
But by my 50s, the years of pushing through had caught up with me. I was burned out, exhausted, and eventually diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and ADHD, two things that helped me better understand some of what I had been experiencing for years.
I knew something needed to change.
So after more than three decades in my career, I decided to retire and start figuring out what life could look like on my own terms. Not a perfectly optimized life. Not a dramatic reinvention. Just a life with a little more breathing room, and the chance to take better care of myself, calm a nervous system that had spent far too long on high alert, and rediscover who I was outside of my career.
I’m still figuring it out.
I’m learning how to slow down without feeling guilty about it. I’m paying more attention to my health, energy, habits, and the things that make everyday life feel a little easier. I’m trying new things, keeping what helps, letting go of what doesn’t, and learning that midlife can be about more than simply pushing through.
And that’s why I started The Balanced Midlife.
I wanted to create a calm place to share the experiences, discoveries, and lessons that come with this stage of life, from health and well-being to finding a new sense of purpose, building better habits, and discovering little things that make everyday life easier.
What You’ll Find Here
Here you’ll find honest stories, practical resources, and the products that have actually helped me. I’ll share what’s working for me, what isn’t, and what I’m still figuring out, along with resources from knowledgeable professionals when a topic calls for deeper expertise.
I’m not a doctor, nutritionist, or fitness professional, so nothing here is medical advice. It’s my own experience, shared in case it helps you figure out what works for you.
You’ll also see the behind-the-scenes side of things as I’m building an online business and exploring different income streams to find the one that works for me. I’ll share what I’m learning along the way about AI, blogging, and creating new income in midlife.
My hope is that you’ll leave with something useful, whether it’s a new perspective, a resource worth exploring, an idea to try, or simply the reassurance that someone else understands what you’re going through.
A few things about me
- I live in Ohio, where it’s flat and, honestly, not very soothing. The ocean is where I feel most at peace, which is why this site looks and feels like the coast. Someday I’d love to live there.
- I got married at 51 to a good friend from high school. We reconnected on social media, and the rest is history. Sometimes the best things in life are worth the wait.
- We share our home with two senior dogs. They’re our only kids, and they’re completely spoiled.
- I’m learning everything I can about AI, blogging, and building multiple income streams. What started as curiosity has become both a hobby and a business.
- A good day for me? One where my brain cooperates, and executive function shows up for work. Some days it does, some days it doesn’t, and I’m learning to be okay with both.
Where to start
If you’re not sure where to begin, here are a few good places:
- Read the blog: honest stories about health, energy, and navigating this stage of life.
- Explore the resources: the people I learn from, free tools, and the everyday favorites that make life easier.
- Shop my favorites: the supplements, skincare, and everyday products I use.
- Stay in touch: subscribe for new stories and ideas
Want to Reach Me?
Comments are turned off on the blog because of spam, but I’d love to hear from you. You can reach me anytime through my Contact page.
I’m glad you found your way here.
— Tracey