Starting Over - Your New Chapter

Send us Fan Mail ✅ Book a complimentary discovery call with Shar ✅ SUMMARY Feeling stuck when you're starting over or reinventing yourself can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you don't know what's holding you back. In this episode, Sharlene Lee dives into four quiet internal blocks that often keep capable women from moving forward, helping you gain clarity on what might...

Send us Fan Mail ✅ Book a complimentary discovery call with Shar — SUMMARY In this episode, I'm joined by finance expert Linda Grizley to explore how our personal money stories shape our financial lives. We dive into understanding our unique relationship with money and how to rebuild our finances effectively as we navigate starting over and reinventing ourselves. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • How do...

Send us Fan Mail ✅ Book a complimentary discovery call with Shar ✅ SUMMARY Feeling stuck when you're starting over or reinventing yourself is a common experience, but what if 'stuck' isn't just one thing? In this solo episode, Sharlene Lee explores two distinct reasons women feel stuck and offers practical guidance on how to move forward, helping you find the clarity you need...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Many women believe that starting over means starting from nothing, but this episode challenges that idea. Sharlene helps you discover that you're actually bringing a wealth of experience, skills, and wisdom into your new chapter, making rebuilding your life an empowering journey. You are not starting from scratch; you are starting from everything you've become. W...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Feeling the pull toward a new chapter but unsure how to actually get there? In this solo episode, Sharlene dives into coaching as a powerful tool for women who are starting over or reinventing themselves. Discover what coaching truly is, how it differs from counseling, and how it can help you gain clarity and direction in your life. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • The crucial distinc...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this insightful episode, Sharlene chats with Sunaina Mehta, the "queen of starting over," about the art of rebuilding your life after major changes. They explore how clarifying your identity is the foundation for moving forward, especially when you're navigating life transitions and reinventing yourself. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • What does it mean to evolve ra...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Feeling lost when starting over? In this episode, Sharlene Lee guides you through the five key areas of identity work, helping you shed false identities and clarify your true self. Discover how this internal work is the foundation for rebuilding your life with clarity and purpose. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • What are the five essential areas of identity work? • What happens when...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Starting over can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be a mountain to climb. In this episode, Sharlene breaks down the external work of rebuilding your life into clear, manageable areas, showing you how a holistic approach helps you gain clarity and direction. Discover how to reinvent yourself by focusing on what truly matters for your new chapter. WHAT TO LIST...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Have you ever considered that starting over doesn't always come from a place of difficulty? In this episode, Sharlene explores the exciting side of reinventing yourself by choice, celebrating women who proactively decide to embark on a new chapter. Discover the compelling reasons why women are choosing to rebuild their lives with intention and clarity right now. WHAT...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this episode, Sharlene Lee dives deep into why your identity is the foundational key to starting over, exploring how identities are formed and what happens when we try to rebuild without first getting clear on who we truly are. Discover why the internal work of understanding your identity must come first for lasting change. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • Why it can feel like some...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Sharlene introduces her powerful two-layer approach to rebuilding your life, revealing why you can't just fix one thing in isolation. Discover the internal and external work necessary for women reinventing themselves, and gain clarity on where to begin. What to listen for • Why starting over isn't always about something going wrong, and how it ca...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY If you've been trying to move forward but keep feeling pulled back toward who you used to be, this episode is for you. In this episode of Your New Chapter, Sharlene Lee — women's life coach and starting over specialist — explores why the self you've been grieving may never have been your truest self to begin with. Whether you are starting over, rebuilding yo...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Life shifts happen to all of us — some forced upon us, some chosen, and some that quietly creep up without warning. In this episode of Your New Chapter, women's life coach Sharlene Lee breaks down the specific life shifts that bring women to the point of starting over or reinventing themselves, and why those shifts leave us feeling stuck even when we desperately want...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY If you've ever felt like the life you have no longer fits the woman you're becoming — this episode is for you. In this first episode of Your New Chapter, women's life coach Sharlene Lee introduces the concept of the "in-between" — that disorienting space between the season you're leaving and the one you haven't stepped into yet. Whether y...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this milestone episode, Shar announces a transformative evolution for the podcast. Moving from "Life After Narcissism" to "Your New Chapter," the show expands its mission to support women standing at the threshold of any major life transition. Whether you are recovering from a difficult season or simply outgrowing an old identity, this episode explor...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In Part 2 of this moving interview, Shar and Ariel Collin dive deep into the "after" of narcissistic abuse. Ariel opens up about the difficult but rewarding journey of rebuilding her life, from the initial pain of the breakup to the unexpected joy of business ownership. They explore the mindset shifts required to heal, the power of pushing through discomfort, and...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In the first part of this moving interview, Shar talks with Ariel Collin about her personal experience of falling into and navigating a relationship with a narcissist. Ariel opens up about how the relationship started as a fun whirlwind during the isolation of COVID, only to slowly transform into a web of control, guilt, and isolation. They discuss the difficulty of identi...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this powerful episode, Shar sits down with her dear friend, communication strategist and public speaking coach Natasha Cruz, to discuss the journey of reclaiming your voice after it has been silenced by narcissistic abuse. Natasha shares her personal story of overcoming the fear of public speaking and how she discovered that our voice is more than just sound—it's a...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY ✍🏽 In this episode of Life After Narcissism, I share a powerful thriver's story with Julie Barth—a writer, mother of six, and survivor of narcissistic abuse. Listen as Julie opens up about her journey from surviving to thriving and the hard-won lessons that helped her reclaim her life and her identity. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR 🎧 What are the internal signs to look for whe...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jennifer Oneil, a psychotherapist with 30 years of experience and author of the new book, Surviving the Narcissist . Jennifer shares her deep insights into the consistent dynamics of narcissistic abuse and why it often leaves victims feeling "crazy" and dysregulated. The conversation explores the necessity of radical acce...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In Part two of the interview with Antoinette Lee, she share her story of creating the purposeful and fulfilling life that she desired. We also discuss the practical steps of creating the new life you desire after narcissistic abuse. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR The Key questions you should ask yourself when rebuilding your new life How to dream big and not worry about how everything...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Today's episode features a miraculous survivor story combined with expert insights on rebuilding after narcissistic abuse, infused with hope. Our guest, Antoinette Lee, shares her journey from a traumatic brain injury to a flourishing life, offering wisdom on early awareness of narcissistic abuse. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR  Early awareness of abuse - what to look out for The...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Shar speaks with health and fitness expert Michelle Spadafora about why so many fitness and health plans fail —not because women don’t know what to do, but because years of manipulation and criticism have shaped the beliefs and stories they quietly tell themselves Michelle shares spiritual and practical truths to help listeners in their health and wellness journey as they...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Mia Hanks shares her transformative journey from surviving a 29-year marriage to a narcissist to thriving in her new life. Through her story, she highlights the complexities of living with a narcissist, the awakening to the truth, the challenges of leaving, and the healing process that follows. Mia emphasizes the importance of self-care, building a support system, and reco...

Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this episode of Life After Narcissism, we unpack how narcissistic abuse impacts your nervous system and why you may not be feeling like yourself after the abuse. You’ll discover how patterns like gaslighting, love-bombing, and constant criticism can leave you hypervigilant or shut down, and why neuroplasticity—means you are not stuck this way forever. By the end, you’ll...