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

What if spirituality didn’t require rules, labels, or a rigid belief system? In this uplifting and refreshingly real conversation, Wendy sits down with licensed psychotherapist and author Faith Freed to explore DIY Spirituality — a playful, empowering approach to charting your own sacred path.   Together, they dive into soul care versus self-care, building a spiritual “playlist” that fits your lif...

In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, Wendy sits down with Dr. Maria Sophocles, menopause expert and author of The Bedroom Gap , to talk about what’s really happening to our bodies, hormones, and intimate relationships in midlife.   From hormone replacement therapy and surgical menopause to desire, pleasure, and closing the “bedroom gap,” this episode busts outdated myths, deliver...

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Wendy sits down with licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, and author Colette Fehr to explore The Cost of Quiet —what really happens when we stay silent in our relationships. From people-pleasing and conflict avoidance to emotional disconnection and self-abandonment, Colette shares why “keeping the peace” often comes at a much higher price...

In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Wendy sits down with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir to unpack the hidden cost of hustle culture and why so many of us—especially in midlife—feel exhausted, disconnected, and never quite “enough.”   Together, they explore toxic productivity, perfectionism, burnout, and self-worth, while offering compassionate, practical insights on how to...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Midlife Makeover Show , Wendy Valentine sits down with Dr. Becky Whetstone to talk honestly about marriage crisis, gray divorce, and what happens when one partner wants out and the other doesn’t.   Together, they unpack the emotional reality behind ending a marriage, the five stages of a dying relationship, and why divorce doesn’t have to mean destruct...

In this laugh-out-loud (and oh-so-needed) conversation, Wendy Valentine sits down with pelvic floor + perimenopause educator Jana Danielson to talk about what’s really going on “down there” in midlife—leaks when you sneeze, painful intimacy, constipation, tight hips, anxiety, and that constant feeling that your body is changing without your permission.   Jana breaks down pelvic floor basics in a w...

What really happens in your brain, hormones, mood, and body when alcohol becomes part of your nightly routine? In this episode, Wendy welcomes back fan-favorite Dr. Brooke Scheller for her third appearance to break down alcohol’s real impact—far beyond “just the liver.” Together, they talk about why alcohol can be a tough topic to discuss, how it may fuel anxiety, depression, and hormone chaos (es...

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Wendy Valentine sits down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, one of the world’s leading corporate mindfulness and breathwork trainers, to explore how something as simple as breathing can create profound shifts in mental, emotional, and physical well-being.   Kurtis shares his personal healing journey, explains why breathwork detox is different from meditation an...

In this inspiring episode, fitness and mindset coach Melissa JJ Vogel joins Wendy to break down what it really takes to transform your body, your confidence, and your life in midlife. Melissa shares her journey from rock-bottom exhaustion to becoming a strong, empowered woman—and how simple shifts like walking, strength training, and mindset rewiring can help any woman break out of the “meh” life...

In this magical, mind-opening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show , Wendy sits down with modern astrologer and podcast host Tara Redfield to explore how astrology can be a powerful tool for navigating midlife reinvention.   Tara breaks down what a natal chart really is, why those midlife “crisis” years are actually written in the stars, and how planetary transits and moon cycles can help you make...

In this fascinating conversation, Wendy sits down with Dr. Catharine Arnston — algae nutrition expert and founder of ENERGYbits — to explore the tiny superfood that’s transforming modern health.   From boosting energy and protecting mitochondria to easing menopause symptoms and supporting longevity, algae may be the most powerful (and overlooked) tool in your midlife wellness toolkit.   Dr. Cathar...

In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show , Wendy talks with Christian business and podcast coach Stefanie Gass about purpose, calling, and why midlife is the perfect time to begin again. Stefanie shares her journey from corporate success to surrender, healing, and ultimately building a thriving God-led business—and how simple obedience and messy action can transform your entire life....

In this candid conversation, family lawyer and author Gabriella Pomare shares how to move from conflict to collaboration after divorce. We dig into co-parenting with grace (even with a difficult or narcissistic ex), her four Pillars of Communication—listen, pause, reflect, respond—plus boundaries, parallel parenting, and putting kids at the center (not in the middle). If you’re navigating separati...

In this powerful conversation, Wendy Valentine sits down with habits and identity coach—and recovering perfectionist—Monica Packer to unpack why perfectionism keeps midlife women stuck on the sidelines and how to choose progress over perfection . Monica shares her 2015 “aha” moment, explains the perfectionism pendulum (overachieving ↔ underachieving), and shows how self-compassion—not shame—create...

In this powerful episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with Nicole Bell, author of What Lurks in the Woods and CEO of Galaxy Diagnostics, to uncover the truth about Lyme disease and tick-borne infections that are too often misdiagnosed or misunderstood.   Nicole shares her deeply personal story of her husband’s tragic battle with a misdiagnosed tick-borne illness that was mistaken for early-onset Alz...

In this enlightening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show , Wendy Valentine sits down with neuroscientist and Muse co-founder Ariel Garten to explore the fascinating connection between meditation, brain health, and midlife transformation. Ariel explains how neuroplasticity allows us to rewire old thought patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and even slow brain aging. You’ll learn how Muse’s...

Wendy Valentine welcomes wellness expert, author, and coach Erin Clifford for a practical, no-hype conversation about creating work-life harmony in midlife. Erin shares why “balance” is a myth, how tiny, realistic habits outpace big overhaul plans, and why values, boundaries, and flexible routines are the true foundations of health. From stress and sleep to movement, nutrition, and corporate welln...

If you’ve ever laid awake wondering whether to fight for your marriage or finally let go, this episode will feel like a lifeline. Relationship expert and master life coach Sharon Pope joins Wendy to unpack the midlife “stay or go” dilemma: why so many women feel emotionally alone in marriage, how disconnection happens (and how to repair it), and what it really takes to find peace with your decisio...

Feeling stressed, sleepless, or out of balance in midlife? 🌿 In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show , Wendy sits down with master herbalist and classical homeopath Sara Chana Silverstein, author of MOODTOPIA . With over 30 years of experience helping women and families, Sara Chana shares simple, practical ways to use herbs—like skullcap, rosemary, sage, and lemon balm—to calm anxiety, impro...

In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Makeover Show , Wendy Valentine sits down with author and connection expert Shari Leid to talk about her inspiring journey of sharing 51 meals across America. Shari reveals how breaking bread with strangers transformed her understanding of belonging, courage, and what it truly means to feel at home. Together, Wendy and Shari explore how small acts—like invi...

In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show , Wendy chats with certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner Lori Balue, who helps women over 50 reclaim their health, energy, and confidence. Lori shares her inspiring story of losing 100 pounds, reversing disease risk, and thriving through menopause—not by dieting, but by fueling her body with the right nutrition, minerals, and mindset. F...

Welcome to a very special solo episode of The Midlife Makeover Show —it’s book launch day, baby! 🎉Wendy is coming to you from New York City to celebrate the official release of her long-awaited book, Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose and Play .   In this heartfelt, behind-the-scenes reflection, Wendy shares the powerful “dots” that led her to this moment—from pastry scho...

In this heartwarming episode of The Midlife Makeover Show , Wendy sits down with keynote speaker and award-winning author Amy Weinland Daughters to explore the lost art of handwritten letters and how something as simple as pen and paper can transform relationships, heal grief, and create soul-deep connection. Amy shares her extraordinary journey of writing 580 letters—an act that not only touched...

Hormone therapy can feel like one of the most confusing and controversial topics in midlife, but Dr. Maria Sophocles is here to set the record straight. With nearly 30 years of experience in women’s health, Dr. Sophocles breaks down the myths, explains the real science, and shares how hormone therapy can not only ease hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep struggles, but also protect your bones, heart,...

Today on The Midlife Makeover Show is a true icon of intuition and transformation—Laura Day! 🌟Laura is a New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned intuitive healer, and teacher who has spent four decades helping people and companies harness intuition to create real change. You may have seen her on Oprah , Good Morning America , or The View —and now she’s here with us to share wisdom from...