Dr Julie Hannan

Midlife represents a significant psychological turning point rather than merely a crisis. Julie’s work investigates the internal changes that often arise in the second half of life, including shifts in identity, meaning, visibility, relationships, experiences of loss, and a sense of being constrained by a life that no longer aligns with who you are becoming or who you long to be.

Central to Julie’s work is the understanding that individuals continue to evolve throughout life. Values, needs, and identities change over time, and midlife distress often emerges when external circumstances no longer reflect one’s current or aspirational self.

Through psychology, writing, and media, Julie assists people in recognising these internal shifts and supports them in realigning their lives with what feels authentic and energising.

Dr Hannan is the author of The Midlife Crisis Handbook: Finding Direction in the Second Half of Life. She is currently developing a new book, STUCK, which examines the psychological factors contributing to midlife stagnation and offers strategies for regaining momentum.