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

In this inspiring and energizing conversation, Wendy sits down with success coach, keynote speaker, and Dream Think Do host Mitch Matthews to talk about what it really takes to go after your dreams in midlife. From giving yourself permission to start small to letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the pressure to have it all figured out, this episode is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to begin again. If you’ve been craving more purpose, novelty, courage, or clarity in your next chapter, this conversation will light a fire under you—in the best way.   What You’ll Learn: Why asking “What’s your dream?” can actually keep you stuck How to give yourself permission to start small and take messy action Why midlife is the perfect time to explore a new dream or next chapter How 15 minutes a day can create momentum, confidence, and real change The difference between burnout and “bored out”—and how novelty can help 🎧 Tune in now https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com   ✨ Watch the video replay  https://midlifology.net   👉 Connect with Mitch https://mitchmatthews.com https://www.instagram.com/mitch.matthews/ Get “Making Time for Your Next Chapter” for FREE at www.mitchmatthews.com/time Use code VALENTINE   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/  

Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’ve somehow lost yourself in the noise of life? In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with Christine Platt, author of LESS IS LIBERATION, to explore what it truly means to declutter—not just your home, but your mind, your habits, and your life. Together, they dive into the deeper roots of overwhelm, from people-pleasing and limiting beliefs to emotional clutter and self-abandonment. This honest and soulful conversation is your invitation to choose less—less pressure, less noise, less “doing”—so you can experience more freedom, alignment, and a life that feels like you again.   💡 What You’ll Learn Why overwhelm often stems from self-abandonment—not just a busy schedule How to identify and release limiting beliefs formed in childhood The connection between decluttering your space and healing your inner world A new, empowering perspective on “selfishness” and why it’s essential How to practice intentional living and reclaim your time, energy, and agency   🎧 Tune in now https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com   ✨ Watch the video replay  https://midlifology.net   👉 Connect with Christine https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/christine-platt/less-is-liberation/9781538758304/ https://www.iamchristineplatt.com/   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Wendy sits down with men’s coach, financial expert, and host of The Derelict Podcast, Josh Tomeoni, for a raw conversation about divorce, grief, identity loss, and rebuilding your life after it all falls apart. Together, they explore what it really means to lose yourself in a relationship, why grief after divorce can linger in unexpected ways, and how both men and women can begin reclaiming their authentic selves with honesty, courage, and self-awareness.   What You’ll Learn: Why divorce and relationship endings often trigger deep identity loss The different ways grief shows up after divorce, separation, or heartbreak How men and women often cope differently with emotional pain Why jumping into work or relationships too quickly can delay healing How to begin rebuilding your life and reconnecting with your true self   🎧 Tune in now https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com   ✨ Watch the video replay  https://midlifology.net   👉 Connect with Josh! https://exderelict.com https://www.instagram.com/joshtomeoni/ Get his new book! The Gospel of an Ex-Derelict  https://a.co/d/08FgREQu   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/

Autoimmune disease can feel confusing, overwhelming, and often misdiagnosed—but in this powerful conversation, Wendy sits down with functional medicine nutritionist VJ Hamilton to break it all down. From chronic fatigue and gut issues to hormones, stress, and skin conditions, VJ shares her personal healing journey and the science-backed strategies that helped her reclaim her health after decades of struggle. Together, they explore how to identify root causes, listen to your body’s signals, and take back control of your health—especially in midlife when everything can feel like it’s shifting.   What You’ll Learn: What autoimmune disease actually is and why your body may feel like it’s “attacking itself” The common root causes of autoimmune conditions, including gut health, stress, and toxins How symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, and joint pain are all connected The role of nutrition, supplements, and functional medicine in healing How to tune into your body’s signals and prevent future flare-ups   🎧 Tune in now https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com   ✨ Watch the video replay  https://midlifology.net   👉 Connect with VJ Website: https://theautoimmunitynutritionist.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautoimmunitynutritionist/ FREE guide, The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan: https://vjhamilton.kartra.com/page/TheAutoimmunityRecoveryPlan   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/  

Are you constantly reaching for your phone, wondering where your time went, or craving more presence in your daily life? In this episode, Wendy sits down with writer, teacher, and creative guide Cody Cook-Parrott to explore how to break free from digital distraction and reconnect with what truly matters. From overcoming social media addiction to embracing creativity, play, and anti-perfectionism, Cody shares powerful yet simple practices to help you reclaim your attention, rediscover your creative spark, and start living with more intention and joy—right here, right now.   What You’ll Learn: How to break free from phone addiction and reclaim your time Simple ways to cultivate presence (even in a busy, distracted world) Why creativity isn’t just art—and how to tap into your natural creative flow The power of play and anti-perfectionism in living a more joyful life How to create a healthier relationship with social media and technology   🎧 Tune in now https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com   ✨ Watch the video replay  https://midlifology.net   👉 Connect with Cody https://codycookparrott.com https://thepracticeofattention.com https://codycookparrott.com/creative-ideation-portal   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/

What if the reason your health habits aren’t sticking isn’t because you’re lazy or undisciplined—but because your body needs something different? In this energizing episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy chats with holistic health counselor, behavior change expert, and podcaster Hadlee Garrison about energy habits, nervous system regulation, and why one-size-fits-all wellness advice simply doesn’t work. From sleep and stress to Ayurveda, body wisdom, and breaking free from all-or-nothing health patterns, this conversation is packed with practical insight to help you feel more vibrant, balanced, and in tune with your body.   What You’ll Learn: Why blanket wellness advice can actually keep you stuck How to identify your unique energy archetype and what it means Why sleep is the foundation for better energy, mood, and health How to regulate your nervous system and break all-or-nothing habits Simple ways to listen to your body and support holistic health in midlife   🎧 Tune in now https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com   ✨ Watch the video replay  https://midlifology.net   👉 Connect with Hadlee! Wesbite: https://www.happyhealthyhadlee.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/happyhealthyhadlee/ Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/hadlee/healthgoalssession Take the Energy Archetype Quiz: https://hadlee.kit.com/energyquiz   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/

How to Start Over After Loss — Rebuilding Identity, Confidence, and Purpose in Midlife | Mia Godfrey   What happens when life knocks you down—not once, but again and again? In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Wendy sits down with life coach, speaker, and author Mia Godfrey to talk about grief, identity loss, and the courage it takes to start over. From losing her father at 18, to rebuilding her life after the death of her husband, to walking alongside her sister through ovarian cancer, Mia shares how each breakdown became a breakthrough. Together, they explore how to release survival mode, stop shrinking to belong, and rebuild confidence from the inside out—because midlife isn’t the end of your story… it may be the beginning of your most authentic chapter yet.   ✨ What You’ll Learn How to shift out of survival mode and move into intentional living Why adapting doesn’t mean abandoning who you are Practical tools for rebuilding confidence after grief or major life transitions How to identify your non-negotiable values and stop shrinking to fit in The power of journaling, therapy, and surrounding yourself with the right people   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   👉 Connect with Mia! https://miagodfrey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mihaela.hembree/ https://www.instagram.com/mnhembree/ Buy the book! http://amazon.com/author/miagodfrey   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/

In this deeply honest and soul-stirring conversation, Wendy sits down with author, speaker, and podcast host Erin Washington to talk about healing eating disorders, navigating divorce, rethinking sobriety, and finally stepping into authenticity. Together, they explore how the very struggles we try to hide—body image issues, abandonment wounds, people-pleasing, anxiety, and relationship triggers—often become the doorway to purpose. From inner child work and dating after divorce to blue butterfly synchronicities and finding your “exceptional” calling, this episode is a reminder that the mess isn’t a detour… it’s the path.   💫 What You’ll Learn Why the thing you’re avoiding may actually be your greatest superpower How unresolved childhood wounds show up in midlife relationships and dating The difference between being “excellent” and stepping into your true “exceptional” purpose How to sit with uncomfortable emotions instead of suppressing them Why authenticity attracts the right relationships—and misalignment reveals itself faster   Let this be your reminder: the struggle is shaping you, the triggers are teaching you, and your purpose is waiting on the other side of honesty.   🎧 Tune in now https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com   ✨ Watch the video replay  https://midlifology.net   👉 Connect with Erin https://www.instagram.com/therinpy_with_erin_washington/     🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/

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 life, balancing the mystical with the practical, and why you actually have to take action (yes, baby steps count!) to co-create with the universe. If you’ve ever felt spiritually curious but resistant to dogma, this episode will help you tune into your own frequency and reconnect with your true self.   What You’ll Learn How to create your own “DIY spirituality” practice without guilt, pressure, or labels Why midlife is the perfect time to question beliefs and reconnect with your soul The power of sacred habits — and how to build your own spiritual playlist How to balance spiritual connection with real-world action (co-creation in motion!) Why tuning into yourself is the first step to tuning into something greater   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   👉 Connect with Faith https://faithfreed.com https://diyspirituality.com     🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/

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, delivers science-backed truth, and offers real hope for feeling better—physically, emotionally, and relationally—at this stage of life.   What You’ll Learn: Why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is about more than symptom relief—it’s about long-term health The truth about menopause, bone health, brain health, and longevity What the “bedroom gap” is and why it widens in midlife relationships How intimacy, connection, and pleasure can evolve (and improve) after 40 Simple, empowering ways to reclaim confidence and connection in this chapter of life   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   👉 Connect with Dr. Maria https://mariasophoclesmd.com 🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/

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 than we realize. Together, they unpack how learning to speak up—clearly, calmly, and compassionately—can transform not just our relationships, but our health, confidence, and connection to ourselves.   What You’ll Learn Why avoiding conflict can slowly erode intimacy and emotional connection The hidden physical and emotional costs of staying silent How to speak up without exploding—or abandoning yourself What self-connected communication looks like in real life Why midlife is the perfect time to reclaim your voice and your boundaries   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   👉 Connect with Colette https://www.colettejanefehr.com   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/  

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 slow down, reset your relationship with work, and create a more sustainable, fulfilling life—without guilt.   What You’ll Learn What toxic productivity really is—and the subtle signs it’s running your life How self-worth, perfectionism, and people-pleasing fuel burnout The difference between being busy vs. being truly productive Why boundaries alone aren’t enough (and what to address first) How to shift from hustle-driven living to healthier, value-aligned productivity   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   ✨Read the blog:  312 💛 Stop Hustling, Start Healing: Break Free from Toxic Productivity, Burnout & Perfectionism — Israa Nasir at https://wendyvalentine.com/break-free-from-toxic-productivity/   👉 Connect with Israa https://www.israanasir.com/toxic-productivity https://israanasir.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/well.guide/   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/

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 destruction—especially when children are involved. This conversation is compassionate, eye-opening, and filled with practical wisdom for anyone navigating the crossroads of love, loss, and midlife reinvention.   What You’ll Learn The five stages of a dying marriage and how to recognize where you are Why so many couples stay stuck in limbo—and how to break free What gray divorce is and why it’s rising in midlife How managed separation can prevent unnecessary emotional damage What it really takes to create a more amicable, child-centered divorce   ✨ A must-listen if you’re questioning your marriage, facing divorce, or supporting someone who is.   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   ✨Read the blog: 311 💔 Gray Divorce, Marriage Crisis, and the Five Stages of a Dying Marriage — Dr. Becky Whetstone at https://wendyvalentine.com/5-stages-of-a-dying-marriage/      👉 Connect with Becky https://marriagecrisismanager.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorbecky/ New program! https://marriagecrisismanager.com/product/two-month-marriage-crisis-oversight-coaching-accelerated-intensive/   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/

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 way that finally makes sense, busts the biggest myth about “core strength,” explains why Kegels often backfire, and shares simple, practical tools (including her Cooch Ball + breathwork) to help you feel more confident, comfortable, and connected to your body again.   What you’ll learn The most common signs of a too-tight vs. too-weak pelvic floor (and why most women are tighter than they think) Why Kegels can make things worse—and what to do instead to restore real function How breathing (diaphragm + pelvic floor) impacts leaks, urgency, and even stress/anxiety The surprising connection between pelvic floor health and constipation, hip/back pain, posture, and circulation A simple daily approach (yes, minutes!) to support pelvic floor strength, relaxation, and pleasure/confidence in perimenopause and menopause     🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   ✨Read the blog:  310 🌸 Cooch Care 101: Stop Leaks, Restore Pelvic Floor Health & Reclaim Confidence with the Cooch Ball — Jana Danielson at https://wendyvalentine.com/restore-pelvic-floor-health/    👉 Connect with Jana Get your Cooch Ball and get healthy! https://bloombetter.life/wendy https://www.instagram.com/jana.danielson/ https://janadanielson.com/   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/  

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 (especially in midlife), and how nutrition can help restore and repair the body so you feel better, crave less, and step back into your power.   What You’ll Learn Why alcohol is harder on your body than most people realize—and how it can affect every organ How alcohol can impact anxiety, mood, and brain chemistry (and why some people feel better when they cut back) The connection between alcohol and hormones, cortisol, blood sugar, and menopause/perimenopause symptoms How alcohol can disrupt gut health and the microbiome, contributing to IBS, constipation, and inflammation Why it doesn’t have to be “all or nothing”—and how to approach cutting back from a place of empowerment   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   👉 Connect with Dr. Brooke Website: https://www.brookescheller.com Get Dr. Brooke's FREE 3-Day Nutrition Plan to Support Your Alcohol-Free Goals: https://www.brookescheller.com/3dayplan IG: @drbrookescheller.com   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com

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 and traditional breath practices, and shows how deep diaphragmatic breathing can help release stored stress, trauma, and anxiety—quickly and naturally.   What You’ll Learn Why most people are breathing incorrectly—and how it impacts stress, anxiety, and health How deep diaphragmatic breathwork can release stored emotions and trauma The difference between breathwork detox, meditation, and maintenance breathing techniques Why breathwork can create immediate, noticeable results after just one session Simple breathing practices you can use anytime to calm your nervous system and feel more grounded   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   ✨Read the blog: 308 🌟 How Breathwork Can Reduce Anxiety, Release Trauma, and Transform Your Life with Kurtis Lee Thomas at https://wendyvalentine.com/reduce-stress-and-release-trauma/   👉 Connect with Kurtis Lee Thomas https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfromthestars/ www.Instagram.com/ManFromTheStars www.BreathworkDetox.com   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG! https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Midlife Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/

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 and step into her strongest self.   What You’ll Learn Why most women change only when pain—not motivation—pushes them forward The connection between building muscle, boosting confidence, and emotional resilience How walking can jumpstart energy, clarity, and healthier habits Why strength training is essential in midlife for metabolism, hormones, and long-term health How to overcome gym intimidation and start seeing yourself as a strong, capable woman   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   👉 Connect with Melissa https://www.itsmelissavogelfitness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsmelissavogel/   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG! https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/   📝 Get Weekly Midlife Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/

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 more aligned decisions.   She even does a live sample reading of Wendy’s chart—hello, storyteller destiny and RV road-trip prophecy! — showing how our cosmic blueprint can validate who we are and where we’re going next.   💫 What You’ll Learn What your natal chart actually is and how it reveals your soul’s journey, gifts, and challenges The three major midlife transits (Pluto, Neptune, Uranus) and why your 40s can feel like a cosmic shake-up—not a failure How to use planetary transits to plan big moves like career changes, travel, creative projects, or relationships A simple new moon and full moon practice to set intentions, release what’s no longer serving you, and work with the natural rhythm of the sky How a personalized reading (like Wendy’s live on the show!) can bring clarity, confidence, and validation to your next chapter of reinvention   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   ✨Read the blog:  306 ✨ Your Cosmic Blueprint: How Astrology Reveals Purpose, Timing & Reinvention with Tara Redfield at https://wendyvalentine.com/your-cosmic-blueprint/   👉 Connect with Tara website: www.anotherdaygreener.com Free PDF: Self Care for your Moon Sign Take 10% off any reading with code: MIDLIFE All Bookings: www.anotherdaygreener.com/readings   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG! https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/

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. Catharine breaks down the science in a fun, approachable way, revealing why spirulina and chlorella are the nutrient-dense, deeply restorative foods your body has been waiting for.   What You’ll Learn Why spirulina and chlorella are considered the most nutrient-dense superfoods on the planet How algae supports healthy aging, energy levels, and mitochondrial function The role algae can play in easing menopause and perimenopause symptoms The difference between “Energy Bits” and “Recovery Bits,” and when to take each How algae can replace multiple supplements and support detox, immunity, and overall vitality   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   ✨Read the blog:  305 🌱 The Superfood to Reverse Aging & Manage Menopause with Dr. Catharine Arnston of ENERGYbits at  https://wendyvalentine.com/reverse-aging-manage-menopause/   👉 Connect with Catharine & Energy Bits https://energybits.com Get 20% off with code “midlifemakeover”   💖 Thanks to our sponsor, stāBODY — and for finally making a bodysuit that truly suits us! Enjoy 15% off + free domestic shipping at stabody.com with code LOVEWENDY.   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife! https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com

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.   What You’ll Learn Why your breakdowns often reveal your true calling The power of surrender and trusting God with the next step Why midlife is the ideal time to start a podcast or purpose-driven business How podcasting creates impact, freedom, and long-term legacy Why your life experiences are your most valuable credentials   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   ✨Read the blog: 304 🎙️ Grow a Successful Purpose-Driven Online Business with Stefanie Gass at https://wendyvalentine.com/grow-a-successful-online-business/    👉 Connect with Stefanie! https://stefaniegass.com Get Stef's 5-day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp for FREE! https://stefaniegass.com/bootcamp Use code WENDY   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG! https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/   📝 Get Weekly Midlife Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/