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Ep 22: When Life Hits Pause: Caregiving, Golf, and Control

Mid-Range Swing··30 August 2026·17 min

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Life has a way of hitting the pause button when you least expect it. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I’ve taken a few weeks away from the golf course and content creation.Navigating life in your late 50s brings a unique wave of responsibilities. Recently, our family experienced the heavy loss of a parent, alongside a devastating stage 4 cancer diagnosis for another, all while continuing to support our adult children. Amidst the heavy lifting of caregiving, my spouse and I recently took a scouting trip down to South Carolina to look at potential places for retirement—exploring what our next chapter might look like.When life throws massive curveballs your way, you quickly realize you cannot control what happens to you. But you can control how you handle it. In this episode, I share how leaning into daily non-negotiable habits—from consistent physical movement and nutrition to mental routines—keeps both health and a smooth golf swing on track when everything else feels chaotic.Tune in for an honest conversation about resilience, family, and building the habits that sustain us on and off the course. Join the Conversation: After you listen, head over to my Facebook Group to share your thoughts. Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple, leave a review, and share it with your favorite weekend golf buddies!Connect with the Journey:🏌️YouTube: ⁠⁠Mid-Range Swing - YouTube⁠⁠✍️Blog: ⁠⁠Welcome to the Clubhouse - Mid-Range Swing⁠⁠👥Facebook Group: ⁠⁠(9) Mid-Range Swing | Facebook⁠📸Instagram: Instagram✉️Email List: Mid-RangeSwing Email⁠ #GolfHabits #CaregiverSupport #LifeTransitions #HealthyHabits #RetirementPlanning #PersonalGrowth