Midlife Questions
If you’re asking whether you’re having a midlife crisis, it’s often a sign that you’re ready for something more intentional. Not an escape from your life, but a clearer relationship with it. Find answers to your questions here.
FAQs
Scientific research and behavioral studies support the idea that early, tangible progress (even if small) increases the likelihood of sticking with a behavior change over time, and this is one of the core design insights behind many successful habit-formation programs. Decades of experience has shown me that participants gain immediate momentum and wisdom from combination of small changes (thin slice experiments) and the feedback the experiments provide.
Second Harvest is for people in the middle of life who look successful on paper but feel misaligned inside. They are typically in their 40s–60s. They’ve built careers, businesses, families, or reputations. They are competent, responsible, and respected. They’ve done what was expected of them and done it well. What’s changed is not their ability, but their relationship to how they’re spending their time. They feel a quiet exhaustion rather than a crisis. Motivation still exists, but meaning feels thinner. The old goals don’t pull like they used to. They don’t want another productivity system, self-help framework, or motivational push. They’re not broken and they’re not looking to be fixed. They’re thoughtful, curious, and self-aware enough to know something needs to shift. They value depth over hype, real conversation over performance, and experiences that feel human rather than transactional. They’re willing to slow down, reflect honestly, and take responsibility for what comes next. They’re not trying to escape their life. They’re trying to redesign it.
Second Harvest creates the space and structure for people to step out of their routines and look clearly at where their energy, time, and attention are going. Through small groups, honest conversations, and carefully chosen experiences, we help participants reconnect to what actually matters to them now, not who they used to be or who they think they should be. The outcome isn’t a dramatic reinvention or a list of goals. It’s clarity, steadiness, and a grounded sense of direction they can take back into their real life and act on immediately.
No two retreats are the same but they all follow the arc of reflection, connection, and finding a pragmatic path forward that makes sense for you. Each day is designed to create just the right amount of creative tension between familiar structure and adventurous spontaneity.
Days start with a meditation and yoga session followed by a quiet coffee and gentle conversation.
Mid mornings are all about workshops exploring identity, purpose, or creative reinvention. This isn’t group therapy or drum circle stuff, this is practical and grounded work with a healthy dose of intuitive alignment.
Afternoons open into adventure. We can’t tell you too much about this because they are intentionally mysterious and awe-inspiring. These experiences are designed to reconnect you to your body and your senses (psst, you can see some clues if you watch our videos and browse our gallery of stunning photos).
Evenings are slow and social: long meals, fireside chats, music, and meaningful conversations that can sometimes wander late into the night.
There’s also time to be alone and time to belong. To listen and to be heard. To feel human again. It’s less a schedule, more a rhythm. A design for slowing down so you can finally catch up to yourself.
No. The 72-Hour Reset™ is a structured learning experience. We’re not therapists, and this isn’t a replacement for mental health care. It’s a practical framework for people who are ready to take ownership of their next chapter. Scientific research and behavioral studies support the idea that early, tangible progress (even if small) increases the likelihood of sticking with a behavior change over time. This is one of the core design insights behind many successful habit-formation programs.
You’ll leave with a clear roadmap for your next chapter, a renewed sense of purpose, and a system of support to keep the momentum going. This isn’t just a temporary escape—it’s a recalibration. You’ll gain concrete strategies to align your life with what truly matters, a network of like-minded peers, and the confidence to make intentional decisions about your future. Expect to walk away with clarity, direction, and an actionable plan—not just inspiration, but a real shift in how you approach work, time, and fulfillment.