unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver Welcome to Becoming You with Suzy Welch
Mar 20, 2026
Suzy Welch, business journalist-turned-NYU professor and three-time NYT bestselling author, talks decision-making and finding authentic purpose. She urges reclaiming authorship of your life and offers weekly practical steps to craft your narrative. Expect witty, practical conversation about small daily wins and how to shape what comes next.
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Healthspan Over Lifespan
- Thriving in the second half of life means optimizing healthspan, not just lifespan.
- Mary Claire Haver frames this as combining medical care with identity work and purpose during midlife transitions.
Midlife Triggers Identity Crossroads
- Many people face identity crossroads as they optimize health and hormones.
- Haver highlights questions like starting a new career or redefining purpose as common midlife pivots.
Suzy Welch's Career Reinvention
- Suzy Welch shares her journey from business journalist to NYU professor and podcaster focused on decision-making.
- She uses her class and podcast Becoming You to teach actionable self-discovery and authoring your life.