What if reinvention in midlife isnât a total life overhaul but a choice to change your mind and bet on yourself? In this candid conversation, Laurie Gerber, dating coach, shares how being fired, reworking a marriage, and reframing menopause led her to reinvent life â and dating after 50 â with unapologetic positivity. Expect practical mindset shifts, a no-nonsense approach to dating, and concrete next steps to move from fear to action. What we cover: Laurie's turning points:...
Have you ever felt stuck between self-doubt and self-trust? In this weekâs solo episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, Iâm diving into how we can build our boldness muscleâone small step at a time. I know a little about midlife boldness because Iâm in a season of practicing it myself. Iâm doing some things scared and learning to trust my own voice. Itâs not always easy, but itâs worth it. Hereâs what youâll discover in this episode: âš How self-doubt shows up and why itâs often part of the...
What if your boldest chapter begins after 65? At a time when many people are winding down, Sheila Agnew chose to bet on herself and step into an entirely new path â becoming a personal trainer at 65 and inspiring older adults to embrace strength, confidence, and possibility. Now, at 74, Sheila is thriving! She's living proof that itâs never too late to dream bigger, start fresh, and shine brighter. But her story isnât just about fitness. Itâs about faith, resilience, and the quiet power of sm...
What if the thing youâve been dreaming about doesnât fall apartâŠbut actually works out? So often in midlife, we get stuck in a cycle of âwhat if it fails?â thinking. What if people judge me? What if Iâm too old? What if Iâm not ready? But hereâs the game-changing question I want you to hold close: What if it works out? In this solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, Iâm exploring how shifting the question changes everything in your midlife reinvention journey. Instead of focusing on fear, you can...
What if the secret to your next bold move isnât outside of you, but within? In this empowering episode, intuitive coach and reinvention guide Ronnie Ann Ryan shares how tuning into your inner wisdom can be the key to navigating midlife reinvention with more ease, confidence, and clarity. Ronnie knows firsthand the power of trusting the signs, building your âintuition muscle,â and embracing the unknown. Through personal stories and practical tools, she invites us to stop second-guessing oursel...
Have you ever felt the nudge to try something newâŠbut werenât sure you were ready? In this solo episode, Iâm sharing what it really looks like to bet on yourself in midlife â even when you donât have it all figured out. Reinvention isnât about having the perfect plan, itâs about trusting the next right step, embracing the unknown, and showing up with curiosity. Iâll share whatâs unfolding in my own reinvention story (yes, another one!) and how making small, soul-led bets is helpin...
What happens when life throws you into a caregiving role you never expected? For professional organizer Janet Taylor, it meant putting her business on hold, stepping up for her beloved mom, and discovering a new layer of strength, purpose, and reinvention. In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, Janet shares how she navigated the intense, emotional, and often overwhelming journey of midlife caregiving â and how her organizing superpowers became her greatest ally. âš Youâll hear how Jane...
What happens when two bold midlife women stop asking âWho am I to do this?â and start asking âWhy not me?â You get Midlife Private Partsâa revealing, empowering new anthology that explores the raw, real, and often unspoken truths about midlife womanhood. In this episode of Reinvention Rebels, Iâm joined by the dynamic duo Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez, co-editors of Midlife Private Parts: Revealing Essays That Will Change the Way You Think About Age. Together, we dive into: âš Why visibi...
What would you attempt if you stopped letting age define your limits? đ„ At 74, Mary Newell isnât slowing downâsheâs speeding up. Three years after she first joined us on the podcast, Mary is back and more unstoppable than ever. Since our first conversation in 2021, sheâs continued to challenge whatâs possible in her 70s, racking up more achievements and embodying the bold spirit of reinvention. Once a quiet bookworm with no interest in athletics, Mary transformed herself into a fierce, goal-d...
Age Boldly: Rachel Lancaster on Midlife, Menopause & Magnificence What if a midlife diagnosis could change your life for the better? At 41, Rachel Lankester was told she was in early menopauseâand it rocked her world. But instead of letting it define her, Rachel turned this life-altering news into fuel for transformation. Her journey became the spark for Magnificent Midlife, a global movement empowering women over 40 to challenge ageism, rewrite the menopause narrative, and step boldly in...
What happens when you quiet the doubts, follow your curiosity, and bet on yourself in midlife? At 62, Diane Britt Smith is doing just thatâredefining retirement and stepping boldly into a new second act career as a commercial actor and model. In this empowering first guest episode of Season 7, Diane shares how she transitioned from traditional work to chasing red carpet dreams, with encouragement from her actor sons and a fierce belief in her own potential. Dianeâs midlife reinvention s...
In this short but powerful solo episode, Iâm kicking off a brand-new season of Reinvention Rebels with a personal reflection on what it really means to bet on yourself in midlife. At 55, I decided to take a chance on something that lit me up â starting this very midlife podcast â even though I had no guarantees it would succeed. That one bold move launched a reinvention journey I couldnât have imagined, opening doors to new opportunities, from creating cybersecurity videos (totally unex...
Welcome to Season 7 of Reinvention Rebels â the podcast where midlife women rise, shine, and boldly reinvent what's next. In this short trailer, host Wendy Battles invites you to rediscover your power, reimagine your purpose, and remember this truth: itâs never too late to reinvent yourself. Whether you're 45 or 75, your story is still unfoldingâand the best chapters may be yet to come. If you're ready to bet on yourself, even when no one else does, youâre in the right place. Reinvention isnâ...
What if a tiny idea cooked up in your kitchen at 56 turned into a national beauty brandâand sparked a bold midlife reinvention? Thatâs exactly what happened to Angel Cornelius, a healthcare administrator turned beauty entrepreneur whoâs transforming how midlife women care for and celebrate themselves. Now in her 60s, Angel is the visionary founder of Maison 276, a pro-age beauty brand on a mission to normalize aging, support our evolving beauty needs, and help us love the skin weâre in....
What if the key to rocking midlife with more confidence, joy, and ease was already within you? Spoiler alert: it is! And that key is self-compassionâa powerful superpower that can transform how you navigate midlife and beyond. Dr. Ellen Albertson knows this firsthand. A fierce and fabulous 60+ Reinvention Rebel, sheâs mastered the art of self-compassion to fuel her many reinventions. From overcoming midlife insecurities to stepping boldly into new possibilities, sheâs proof that self-compassi...
What happens when you stop letting self-doubt hold you back and start giving yourself permission to explore, grow, and reinvent? For Natalie Wester, it meant stepping into a life of adventure, self-discovery, and midlife confidence. At 61, she embarked on a 70-day solo trip around the world with just a carry-on, proving to herself (and the rest of us!) that reinvention has no age limit. In this inspiring conversation, Natalie and I dive into what it truly means to embrace self-permissionâthe ...
If youâre a midlife woman, chances are youâve thought about your greying hairâwhether to embrace it, color it, or figure out whatâs next. Sound familiar? đ€ No matter where you are in your hair journey, this episode is for you! Iâm resharing my inspiring conversation with Robin Salls, founder of Tangled Silver, the first-ever magazine for silver-haired women. đ Robin is on a mission to redefine what it means to go grey, helping women embrace their silver strands with confidence, joy, and a sen...
Who says you can't reinvent yourself as you age? Imagine feeling invisible after retirement, only to find yourself on runways and magazine pages, redefining what it means to be beautiful at 74. Revolutionizing the fashion industry is no small feat, but Carolyn Doelling is doing just that by strutting into the modeling world in her 70s with a fearless flair. Join us as we uncover Carolynâs remarkable journey of reinvention, where she challenges age-old stereotypes and radiates conf...
Are you ready to redefine whatâs possible at any age? Dive into this âbest-ofâ episode, where we revisit the inspiring journey of Mary Newell, a true embodiment of reinvention and resilience. At 55, Mary took her first steps into running, and at 74, sheâs still going strong, challenging stereotypes about aging and athleticism. Discover how she transformed her life and how you can, too! đ Key Points from Maryâs Journey: From Non-Athlete to Marathon Runner: Mary started running at 55 with no at...
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of midlife reinvention, as we wrap up season six of the Reinvention Rebels podcast with inspiring stories of women who have boldly redefined their lives in midlife and beyond. We're revisiting the empowering journeys of remarkable individuals like Mimi Ison, who challenges ageist stereotypes in relatable ways, and Kim Duff Selby, who fearlessly launched a new career in commercials in her mid-60s. These stories remind us that our potential is limitless, reg...