Change shows up whether we invite it or not, and the hardest part is rarely the ending or the fresh start. It’s the stretch in between, when the old identity doesn’t fit anymore and the new one hasn’t arrived. That’s where so many of us feel lost, especially in midlife, retirement, or the later chapters of adulthood when the culture quietly tells us to fade out.

We sit down with Dr. Elaine Yarbrough and Dr. Bob Benson, authors of *Roadmap for a Brilliant Life via Haiku, Pros and Photography*, to talk about what it really means to keep living instead of simply getting older. Elaine brings decades of work in communication, personal growth, and human well-being, along with haiku that distills big truths into a few sharp lines. Bob brings an analytical mind shaped by technology, management, and academia, plus a photographer’s devotion to beauty. Together, they offer a grounded approach to purposeful aging built on real experience, not airy theory.

We get into the themes that make or break a transition: letting go of old roles and the stuff we cling to, facing the neutral zone without panic, and learning to notice what brings joy before you can even name your next goal. We also talk about self-awareness, old patterns that keep us stuck, and why suffering and beauty both belong in a meaningful life. If you’re searching for purpose, clarity, and a practical roadmap for life stage transitions, this conversation will meet you where you are and nudge you forward. Find the book here: https://link.amazon/B0etdPxi0 and website here: https://elaineandbob.com/

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Elsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels.

Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units . He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...