Travel, storytelling, and smart escapes collide in this episode of the Midlife Shift. We’re diving into the latest 2026 travel trends with acclaimed travel writer Sue Williams and industry expert Bec Hurley. From book-inspired getaways to digital detox destinations, discover how Australians over 50 are rewriting the rulebook on meaningful, affordable, and unforgettable holidays.

What’s a Readaway? Think book-inspired getaways, digital detox escapes, and meaningful travel – all rolled into one. Whether you're dreaming of a girls’ trip, craving a solo recharge, or looking for affordable holiday tips, this episode is packed with ideas, tips, stories and laughs. Stay tuned for the Top 6 Readaway Destinations revealed at the end!

Stepping up as a carer of elderly parents or sick family members can feel anxiety-inducing, but finding a new way forward can also be an opportunity for deep connection. In this touching and surprisingly uplifting episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks sits down with carer extraordinaire Mitch Gibson and Tea Time founder Jimmy Leishman. They discuss the wild new ways our generation is navigating getting older, caring for others, and why technology might just be the helping hand we all need.

Mitch and Jimmy explore how "care tech" is fighting isolation in aged-care and why human connection remains king. They discuss how to have those hard conversations about end-of-life wishes (without being morbid), why you need to "gather your crew" when things get tough, and the practical realities of being a "TED" (The Elder’s Daughter).

Are you really sorting out the best way to financially retire, or just hoping it all works out? In this episode of The Midlife Shift, Alex Brooks is joined by superannuation expert Andrew Boal from Deloitte and Domain’s national property editor Alice Stoltz to unpack the BIG midlife financial questions: how to stay in touch with what you earn and spend, how your home shapes your retirement, and how to future-proof your life when everything feels so… abstract.

This episode dives into some of the unique benefits of Australia’s compulsory superannuation system and how to make the best midlife money moves for your future — whatever that might look like.