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How to find your flow state when you’ve lost it

Oct 15, 2026 · 33m

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Unlocking the "flow state" – that euphoric, effortless immersion in a challenging task – offers a powerful roadmap for finding purpose and momentum in midlife. In this episode from NPR's new midlife health podcast, Your Turn with Allison Aubrey , Aubrey explores the science and lived experience of “flow,” a psychological state where a person becomes fully absorbed in an activity, losing sense of self and time while achieving peak performance. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit Sign up for our newsletter here. Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifekit@npr.org Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks…