{"product_id":"your-turn-how-to-create-a-midlife-you-love","title":"Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAllison Aubrey is an award-winning science and health correspondent for NPR News and a contributor to CBS \n\u003ci\u003e Sunday Morning\u003c\/i\u003e. Her stories can be heard on \n\u003ci\u003eMorning Edition \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eAll Things Consid-ered\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the creator of the \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Thrive as You Age \u003c\/i\u003eproject. Aubrey is the winner of two James Beard broadcast awards, a National Press Club award for consumer reporting, and a New York Press Club award for excellence in journalism. She is the mother of three children, including two sons who are entering their twenties and a daughter who is in high school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Allison Aubrey knows how to synthesize all the complicated information you should know about aging well and living a life of meaning into something motivating, something you're excited to hear.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow, Netflix Host, and #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Zones\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Forget the midlife crisis-- \n\u003ci\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/i\u003e is about midlife awakening. Allison Aubrey has put together an inspired, inspiring buffet of ways to feel more curious, energized, and alive in midlife and beyond--grounded in real science and the stories of women who've found their second wind. It's a highly engaging book that takes our eyes off of the rearview mirror and points them toward the exciting road ahead.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of \u003ci\u003eUntangled\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Emotional Lives of Parents\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"For too long, midlife has been framed as a closing door. Allison Aubrey blows it wide open. \n\u003ci\u003eYour Turn \u003c\/i\u003eis the handbook I wish every woman entering this chapter had in her hands. It's wise, warm, and grounded in science. Allison is exactly the guide Gen X women deserve as they step into their power: not winding down, but winding up as they approach a third turn. We don't grow old. We grow whole. And this book shows you how.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy, author of \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMidlife Manifesto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Allison Aubrey has written a book, and I couldn't be more excited. Finally, we will have permission and encouragement for, as well as a guide to lead us into, the most exciting, joyful, and purposeful stage of our adult lives. As a highly respected award winning journalist, Aubrey is the only person who could write this book. She brings a national authoritative and beloved voice, her own rich life experience that readers will be eager to learn about, and the inspiring lessons of others we can relate to. This will be top of the most important books for happiness for 2026.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Elissa Epel, Ph.D., \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Telomere Effect\u003c\/i\u003e and professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"For many women, midlife brings a desire for something different--and lots of uncertainty about how to get there. \n\u003ci\u003eYour Turn\u003c\/i\u003e will help so many people make midlife the beginning of their boldest and most satisfying chapter yet. Allison shares all she's learned in an actionable, energizing way, blending the science of aging, practical tools, and real stories of women who have transformed their lives. I'm buying this book for my dearest friends so we can meet up and explore it together.\" \n\u003cb\u003e --Brooke D. Anderson, president of Pivotal Ventures and former U.S. ambassador at the United Nations\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"As NPR's senior editor for consumer health news, I have worked closely with Allison Aubrey for more than 20 years. Allison transformed the way NPR covers health news, by focusing on the information the audience is looking for. She has an uncanny ability to stay ahead of the trends. She knows what people are interested in and what questions they are asking. Allison's stories are packed with science-based information, and written in a clear, actionable way that keeps the audience coming back for more. Year after year Allison's stories are among NPR's most popular, getting millions of views on NPR.org and millions more who listen on the radio and podcasts. Allison's latest series on NPR, \n\u003ci\u003eHow To Thrive As You Age\u003c\/i\u003e, is resonating with our audience, with thousands of people writing in to share their secrets of longevity. There is no one better at engaging an audience than Allison. As one of NPR's newscasters told me this week, while requesting a story from Allison, \"I try to implement whatever lifestyle changes Allison Aubrey writes about!\"\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Jane Greenhalgh, Senior Editor, NPR news\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"It's fitting that Allison Aubrey would write about longevity, purpose and reinvention, having endured so long as a reliable voice for millions of listeners on NPR. For years, Allison has distilled the wisdom of medical studies and her own insights and interviews into practical advice. For instance, during the pandemic, I was a colleague who interviewed her on the air, but also a listener who appreciated her thoughtful and steady approach. People embrace Allison as a reliable guide. Her cheerful enthusiasm has always come through on the radio, and surely will be apparent on the page.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Steven Inskeep, host of \u003ci\u003eMorning Edition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This is the type of book my partner and I didn't know we needed. We're Xennials in the prime of our career but frequently wonder, \"What's next?\" We'd love a playbook that goes beyond the usual career or financial advice. Allison Aubrey is our trusted life coach.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Dustin Stephens, Producer, \u003ci\u003eCBS Sunday Morning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Allison Aubrey's reporting is life-changing. As her colleague on NPR's science desk, I always get the inside scoop on what she's working on and her reporting for decades now has been my No. 1 guide to living a strong, healthy, fulfilled life. She is one of the top health journalists worldwide, and this book blows my mind. It sets an exciting, hopeful course for the next ten years of my life and my family's life. The research and recommendations she presents are clear, profound - and a pleasure to adopt. Rigorously researched, clinically-proven recommendations for living a better life, delivered with a hefty dose of compassion - these are the trademarks of Allison Aubrey.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Vikki Valentine, NPR's Chief Science and Health Editor\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I believe this will be just the book my girlfriends and I have been waiting for--in fact, we often talk about how this second act of our lives has the potential to be the emotionally richest and most rewarding yet. Allison Aubrey is exactly the right person to serve up the nuanced, important information, and I know book clubs will gobble this one up.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Sarah Pekkanen, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"While our chronological age increases predictably and relentlessly as we orbit the sun, biological aging is anything but uniform across the human condition. A rapidly expanding set of \"tools\" that measure biological age permits the accurate measurement of biological age. These 21st century clocks are now widely available and will accelerate the discovery of ways to slow the trajectory of aging. Allison provides an insightful and humane perspective on this remarkable moment, and how this information may reinvigorate one's existence.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Douglas E. Vaughan, MD, Irving S. Cutter Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine, and Director, Potocsnak Longevity Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"As an entrepreneur and innovator, I am constantly thinking about what's next and, more specifically, how to merge my next project and the next chapter of my career with my passions and living a holistic, healthy life. It would be inspiring for me to learn from others how they've found this balance and what has worked--and not worked--for them in the next turn of their journey. I can think of no better narrator on that path than Allison Aubrey.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Natalie Davis, CEO, United States of Care\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The concept of the New Midlife is a remarkable philosophy from Gen X's inspiring agent of change, Allison Aubrey. A necessary and urgent revelation for all those wanting to maximize the trifecta of life.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Dave Rosenbaum, Chief Creative Officer of Cinesite, a movie production company\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"As each of us struggles to do our best in the world--for ourselves, family, work, and community--we often forget there is critical wisdom to help us do this well while balancing purpose and pleasure. Allison is an outstanding story teller to bring together and share such wisdom, who has been giving people compelling, fun, and science-backed advice on healthy living for decades.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Dariush Mozaffarian, MD DrPH, Director, Food is Medicine Institute, Distinguished Professor, Dean Emeritus, Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition, Professor of Medicine, President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition at Tufts University\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"As a recent empty nester, I am so incredibly excited to anticipate a book that explores this new phase of life that no one has yet put into words. Allison is the perfect person to help us delve into what we are experiencing as we transition into our new selves. I look forward to reading the perfect mix of science and lived experience, to help me figure out my new iteration of what I want to be when I grow up! \" \n\u003cb\u003e--Pamela Schwartz, MPH, Executive Director, Community Health, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Do you need a roadmap for what's next in life? If the answer is yes, then Allison Aubrey is the one to help you find your way, with inspiring stories of how people are thriving in all phases of life.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Danielle Nierenberg, President and Founder, Food Tank, and the \u003ci\u003eFood Talk with Dani Nierenberg\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I personally can't wait for Allison to write this book. With all of her experience talking to experts about science and health, she has so much to share with people like me who want to live and age well.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Tara Casagrande, TC Yoga \u0026amp; Mindfulness\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I think Allison will make a great guide to help navigate mid-life reinvention. As an NPR health science journalist, she has spent her career at the cutting of edge of health claims and health practices and will now have a chance to bring this all together in ways to share her informed perspective on how best to actively and wisely thrive.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., nutrition researcher, food scientist, documentarian, and professor, and director of nutrition studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning health and science correspondent for NPR News and contributor to CBS \u003ci\u003eSunday Morning \u003c\/i\u003ecomes\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ean illuminating road map to reclaim your physical and emotional health in midlife.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNot long ago, celebrated journalist Allison Aubrey was having breakfast with her youngest child, who suddenly turned to her and said: \"Stop looking at me.\" In that moment, as her daughter signaled a need for independence, Aubrey felt a sting, like she'd been fired. She reminded herself: teenager, individuation. It's her job to separate. But . . . ouch! \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThat moment was a microcosm of what felt like a crisis of both identity and purpose. Many women come upon such feelings of bewilderment at midlife: \n\u003ci\u003eBeyond being a mother, beyond work, who am I? \u003c\/i\u003eAfter years of striving, how do we broaden our horizons past parenting and a paycheck? What else is out there, now that the badges of achievement have started to feel less important? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAubrey had watched colleagues retire, leaving behind the frenetic pace and excitement of work life, only to flail from a lack of purpose and connection. If the smartest people she knew were struggling, who was thriving? Who was getting it right? To find the answers, she took a sabbatical and set out on a curiosity tour. She turned her searchlight toward people oozing with energy and adventure. Deep within, she feared she wouldn't find them, or that she would be disappointed. Maybe the best years are behind us? \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat she discovered \"changed my life,\" Aubrey says. The result is her first book, \n\u003ci\u003eYour Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love\u003c\/i\u003e, which answers the question \n\u003ci\u003eWhat's next? \u003c\/i\u003ewith an electrifying message and a winning and deeply practical road map to reimagine your life. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAubrey presents a captivating collection of women, ages 45 to 105, who cultivated creativity, connection, and joy, showing how it's possible to find meaning and momentum in midlife. She takes what she's learned, from scores of fascinating women she met both on this journey and in her decades of reporting as a journalist, to give readers a playbook for what could be next. She weaves together incredibly powerful insights and resources of rediscovery to help you reignite your passions and hit your stride in midlife and beyond. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe cuts through the clutter of health and self-improvement advice and offers readers indispensable, evidence-backed strategies to thrive. A kind of \n\u003ci\u003eWhat Color Is Your Parachute? \u003c\/i\u003efor middle age, this book provides us surprisingly simple yet specific steps we can take now to make the most of our third turns. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAubrey combines the rigor her audiences have come to expect with the attunement, inquisitiveness, and sense of service that have made so many of her health stories go viral. This book is the new blueprint for your midlife reawakening, with an empowering, essential message for women: The best time of your life starts now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/22\/2026 (EAN 9781668207253, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eAubrey, Allison\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAllison Aubrey is an award-winning science and health correspondent for NPR News and a contributor to CBS \n\u003ci\u003e Sunday Morning\u003c\/i\u003e. Her stories can be heard on \n\u003ci\u003eMorning Edition \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003eAll Things Consid­ered\u003c\/i\u003e. She is the creator of the \n\u003ci\u003eHow to Thrive as You Age \u003c\/i\u003eproject. 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