The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Divorce Recovery, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully, Finding Purpose

Midlife is a new season in life –– a season to make reason out of what no longer brings you value and fulfillment, which for many of you, could be your career. You may currently have a career that gives you a steady paycheck, a healthy 401k, and a nice dental plan, but it does not give you joy and satisfaction.   If that’s the case, then it's time to shift gears and change careers! On today’s show...

Do you rule your life or does life rule you? It’s time to break the BS rules set by society, religion, friends, family, neighbors, culture, politics, social media, and even the rules set by yourself that limit who you are and how you live your life.   Midlife is a great time to get curious about what is important to you, what is valuable, and what brings you fulfillment. Question why you have the...

If you are feeling disconnected from your soul, pretending to be happy when you’re not, or unsure of what step to take next in your life, today’s episode will help you get reconnected to your highest self and taking that next step towards a greater life. Our guest, Dr. Karin Luise, award-winning author, speaker, master life coach and soul guide will help you become your own guru and live an empowe...

Today’s guest, Megan Dahlman, will teach you the four causes of menopausal belly fat and how to care for your midlife body. With a degree in Exercise Science and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, she has an uncanny ability for taking complicated aspects about your body, and making them simple, doable, and actually sustainable. You will learn how to strengthen and nurture your body...

“Now what?” is a question many of us ask when we reach midlife. The nest is empty, you’re reaching retirement, and the bucket list is full of unchecked boxes. Today’s guest, Shibani Joshi, founder of Boldly-Forward and journalist for ABC News, CNBC, and Fox Business, is here to guide you towards discovering the answers to those puzzling midlife questions and designing your purpose driven playbook...

Today you will meet Jen Sapel, founder of Utor Wealth and host of the Money Confidence podcast as she shares her insights, wisdom, and techniques from 20 years in financial services and her personal story of living with a mother who struggled financially after divorce. This episode will illuminate how your past shaped your current financial state, encourage you to be a more intentional decision ma...

Life leads many of us onto the path of trauma and loss, and walking that path can lead us to our greatest selves. Our guest today, Suzanne Anderson, psychologist and author, courageously walked that path when her beloved husband committed suicide. In her new book, “You Make Your Path by Walking: A Transformational Field Guide Through Trauma and Loss,” Suzanne provides you with a proven pathway to...

Is your inner fire shining brightly or is it barely burning at all? Have you lost your luster and shine? On today’s fiery show with author and inspirational speaker, HeatherAsh Amara, you will reconnect with your inner fire and discover the places you have scattered it, dampened it, or given it to other people. Plus, you will learn how to embrace, manage, and take back control of the raging fires...

Midlife brings so many changes to our lives, and especially to our bodies. But not the changes we want. Wonky hormones, weight gain, and inflammation can take over our bodies and wreak havoc. It’s time for good changes and good results!   Our guest, Amy Wilson, a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutritionist will help you go from frumpy to fab...

Enjoying the present and moving onto your future can be challenging when your past continues to hold you back in life. Today’s guest, Jana Wilson, will help you break free from the shackles of your past by reconnecting to your inner child and tapping into your Spirit.   Jana Wilson is an emotional healing educator, meditation teacher, retreat leader, public speaker, hypnotherapist, founder of the...

Got wanderlust, but don’t want to wander alone? Are you craving an epic vacation, but don’t have anyone to go with you? If traveling solo is a no-go, then today’s guest has a solution! Today you will meet Karamel McCoy, founder of Women Travel Abroad, a boutique women’s travel group. Women Travel Abroad leads intimate groups of 6-8 women on culture-filled adventures full of authentic experiences....

Need some money honey? Today we are talking about turning your unneeded life insurance policy into serious cash. This is cash that could pay off debt, use towards your retirement, take a family vacation, or whatever your heart desires! Our guest expert is David Rosell, founder and president of Rosell Wealth Management, and author of the new book, “In the Know: Turning Your Unneeded Life Insurance...

How do you define family? Has your family changed over the decades and the definition of family has changed as well? On today’s show, you will meet Julia Karol, a mom, creative leader, warm friend, animal lover, champion of alternative families, and host of the podcast, Stork’d. Stork'd is one woman’s exploration to discover the many modern ways people define and create family. Join Julia and I as...

Brace yourself, because our guest today is powerhouse NYC divorce attorney Marilyn Chinitz, who represents A-list celebs such as Tom Cruise, Michael Douglas, and Wendy Williams. Whether you are going through a divorce or not, today’s guest will help you flip the negative to a positive and shift your perspective about going through changes in your life.  Marilyn is such a beautiful, wise woman and...

Are you struggling in a relationship with a narcissist? Today’s guest, Kerrie Droban-Zhivago, award-winning, critically acclaimed true crime author and attorney, helps us to understand narcissism. Kerrie teaches us how to manage a relationship with a narcissist, how to move on from a narcissist, and most importantly, how to regain your strength, confidence, and freedom.   I hope today’s show bring...

Are you lacking the courage to go after your dreams in life? No problem! I got you! I will give you a jar of courage! Oh, but wait! The jar is empty! 🫙 Needn’t not worry, because today you will learn 6 ways to fill up your jar of courage and conquer your fears! Enjoy!   🎙 Listen to the Podcast! http://themidlifemakeovershow.com   ☎️ Call the Midlife Hotline! 888-238-2998   📣 Work with Wendy! htt...

Overspending can be overwhelming. As consumers, we can consume so much that spending consumes us.  On today’s show you will meet, Paige Pritchard, a spending coach who helps women stop impulse shopping and overspending. You will learn how to achieve a healthy money mindset and how to reach financial freedom by overcoming overspending.   Enjoy the show!   🎙 Listen to the Podcast! http://themidlifem...

One thing I have learned at midlife is that you can’t be all things to all people, but you can be all things to YOU. You can make YOU happy. 😊    Today you will hear my story as to how I “accidentally” found my purpose in life and how I held myself back from following my dreams. You will learn how to find your flow, stop playing it safe, say nay to the naysayers, say yes to you, and conquer your...

Do your fears, trauma, and limiting beliefs hold you back in life? Are you craving a career with more passion and purpose?  Today on The Midlife Makeover Show, you will meet my gorgeous guest, Ally Shaw. Ally will teach us about healing trauma and eliminating fear by becoming the T.I.G.E.R.! Ally is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and author of the book, Chasing Tigers in the Dark: Life Les...

Most people think they want more happiness, but what they really want is more fulfillment. On today’s show, you will meet Bernie Borges, host of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast featuring men and women sharing inspirational stories of fulfillment as well as subject matter experts on topics important to people seeking fulfillment in midlife.   Midlife is a great opportunity to reset, regroup, and rein...

With midlife comes perimenopause! Enjoy the replay of The Midlife Makeover Show Live on Instagram with my awesome guest, Bria Gadd aka The Period Whisperer! You will learn how to take back control of perimenopause, rebalance your hormones and feel confident in your body.   Bria Gadd is a personal trainer, holistic health coach and integrative nutritionist who specializes in female hormones. She is...

It’s time to take the wheel! The Wheel of Midlife that is! Today you will learn how to use the Wheel of Midlife –– a simple method to help you gain clarity and direction on where to start your midlife makeover. The Wheel of Midlife is the same tool I personally used to go from a midlife crisis to a midlife awakening. You will learn the journey of how I got from point A of Angst to point B of Bliss...

I’ve got your ticket to the craziest roller coaster ride ever! It’s called midlife! As you move from your first half of life into your second half of life, you will encounter unavoidable ups and downs, twists and turns, that naturally happen at this stage in life.   Midlife can certainly be messy, but midlife is also an opportunity to make some positive changes in your life and to do things differ...

Our topic today applies to every midlifer listening, because today’s topic is about the loss of a loved one. Whether it is a grandparent, parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, cousin, friend, co-worker, child, or sibling, you have most likely already experienced the loss of a loved one, and you will probably lose a loved one in your future.   The topic of death may seem dark and negative, but my gue...

It’s time to rebel! It’s time to rebel against your doubts, your fears, and everyone else’s definition of who you are. It’s time to take back radical control of your life.   Enjoy the replay of The Midlife Makeover Show LIVE on Instagram with host, Wendy Valentine, and her beautiful guest, Cari Kenzie, inspirational speaker, and life mastery coach.   Cari and I chat about owning who you are, ownin...