Ep 2/12 || Midlife, Travel, and Psychology with Dr Marc Rogatschnig
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In this thoughtful and deeply resonant conversation, Pierre speaks with clinical psychologist and executive coach Dr. Marc Rogatschnig. Together, they unpack what it means to live meaningfully, navigate midlife transitions with courage, and discover the power of boredom, friendship, and self reflection.
Marc opens up about his early desire to become a politician, his detour into law, and how travel became the education that truly shaped him. From there, he explores the challenges of modern life, the dangers of over scheduling, and how to reconnect with your true self.
This episode is a slow burning masterclass in intentional living with insights that are especially potent for anyone approaching (or already in) midlife.
Time - stamped Topics
[00:00] What brings Marc joy
[02:00] Who is Marc? Optimism, activism & restlessness
[05:30] Idealism, injustice, and the pursuit of universal truths
[08:30] Travel, home, and why Namibia still holds his heart
[10:00] Childhood dreams politics, then law
[14:30] The power of a gap year and real world education
[16:00] Why he chose psychology over law
[21:00] How do we truly get to know ourselves?
[23:30] The forgotten value of boredom in identity formation
[25:00] Friendship, risk, and the beauty of being unstructured
[28:00] Why travel is a rite of passage
[30:00] Midlife reflection, ego shedding, and relationship wisdom
[36:00] From rectangles to circles: the AI future and human reconnection
[40:00] How not to get stuck in the midlife loop
[43:00] What does meaning feel like?
Pull Quotes
“You can always be true to yourself, but you’ll never make everyone happy.”
“Boredom is the birthplace of creativity and self discovery.”
“Most people get stuck in midlife because they double down on the old plan.”
“The only real upgrade worth making is the one that brings you joy.”
“Friendship and wisdom are the true markers of a good life.”
“Our lives are run like diaries full, structured, and disconnected from who we really are.”
“We don’t find ourselves by adding more we find ourselves by subtracting the noise.”
Find Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcrogatschnig/
Marc opens up about his early desire to become a politician, his detour into law, and how travel became the education that truly shaped him. From there, he explores the challenges of modern life, the dangers of over scheduling, and how to reconnect with your true self.
This episode is a slow burning masterclass in intentional living with insights that are especially potent for anyone approaching (or already in) midlife.
Time - stamped Topics
[00:00] What brings Marc joy
[02:00] Who is Marc? Optimism, activism & restlessness
[05:30] Idealism, injustice, and the pursuit of universal truths
[08:30] Travel, home, and why Namibia still holds his heart
[10:00] Childhood dreams politics, then law
[14:30] The power of a gap year and real world education
[16:00] Why he chose psychology over law
[21:00] How do we truly get to know ourselves?
[23:30] The forgotten value of boredom in identity formation
[25:00] Friendship, risk, and the beauty of being unstructured
[28:00] Why travel is a rite of passage
[30:00] Midlife reflection, ego shedding, and relationship wisdom
[36:00] From rectangles to circles: the AI future and human reconnection
[40:00] How not to get stuck in the midlife loop
[43:00] What does meaning feel like?
Pull Quotes
“You can always be true to yourself, but you’ll never make everyone happy.”
“Boredom is the birthplace of creativity and self discovery.”
“Most people get stuck in midlife because they double down on the old plan.”
“The only real upgrade worth making is the one that brings you joy.”
“Friendship and wisdom are the true markers of a good life.”
“Our lives are run like diaries full, structured, and disconnected from who we really are.”
“We don’t find ourselves by adding more we find ourselves by subtracting the noise.”
Find Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcrogatschnig/
