Claim OwnershipReinvention Rebels
Subscribed: 19Played: 230
Subscribe
Ā© 2025 Reinvention Rebels
Description
š„ Bold Women. Big Dreams. Zero Apologies. š„
Hey you ā yes, you! The midlife (or better) woman wondering: Is this all there is?
Spoiler alert: Itās not.
You can be the architect of your life.
Welcome to Reinvention Rebels, the podcast where women 50ā90+ kick doubt to the curb, chase big dreams, and prove itās never too late to shake things up.
Iām your host, Wendy Battles ā cybersecurity geek by day, midlife reinvention architect by night. It took me 54 years to find my fire, and now Iām here to help you light yours.
Every week, youāll meet badass women who have become the architects of their life, rewriting the midlife rulebook ā running marathons at 72, starting businesses, embracing their silver hair, finding love, or finally doing that thing theyāve always wanted.
Ready to stop waiting and start reinventing?
Ā
Your inner Reinvention Rebel is calling. It's time to consciously design the midlife you want to live. Let's go!
š§ Tune in: www.reinventionrebels.com
Ā
š Snag your FREE guide ā 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife: https://reinventionrebels.com/100/
141Ā Episodes
Reverse
Five years, countless stories, and endless reinventions. šļø In this special anniversary episode, Iām celebrating the journey of Reinvention Rebels ā sharing five bold lessons Iāve learned about courage, consistency, and betting on myself at midlife. Let's Celebrate! š š Five Years of Reinvention Rebels: 5 Bold Lessons from Betting on Myself at Midlife How do you stay inspired, curious, and bold ā not just for a year, but for five? This week, Iām celebrating a milestone: five incredible ...
š Episode Description At 58, Laureen found herself in the middle of an unexpected transformation ā an empty nest, menopause, and an allergic reaction that ended decades of hair dye. What began as loss became liberation. In this intimate conversation, she shares how she let go of old conditioning, reimagined what aging can look like, and reclaimed her authentic self. Her story is a beautiful reminder that midlife isnāt a deadline, itās an awakening. āØ Show Notes This week on Reinve...
āØ Episode Description Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do in midlife isnāt doing at all...itās pausing. In this episode, I share how an unexpected weekend with my closest friends reminded me of the beauty of slowing down, accepting help, and finding clarity through connection. If youāve been feeling stuck, this oneās your invitation to take a breath and reset. šļø Episode Title: The Power of the Pause: How Slowing Down Fuels Your Midlife Reinvention Sometimes the most powerful t...
What if reinvention in midlife isnāt 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 ā and dating after 50 ā 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 weekās solo episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, Iām diving into how we can build our boldness muscleāone small step at a time. I know a little about midlife boldness because Iām in a season of practicing it myself. Iām doing some things scared and learning to trust my own voice. Itās not always easy, but itās worth it. Hereās what youāll discover in this episode: āØ How self-doubt shows up and why itās 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 ā 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 itās never too late to dream bigger, start fresh, and shine brighter. But her story isnāt just about fitness. Itās about faith, resilience, and the quiet power of sm...
What if the thing youāve been dreaming about doesnāt fall apartā¦but actually works out? So often in midlife, we get stuck in a cycle of āwhat if it fails?ā thinking. What if people judge me? What if Iām too old? What if Iām not ready? But hereās the game-changing question I want you to hold close: What if it works out? In this solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, Iām 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 isnāt 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 āintuition muscle,ā 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 newā¦but werenāt sure you were ready? In this solo episode, Iām sharing what it really looks like to bet on yourself in midlife ā even when you donāt have it all figured out. Reinvention isnāt about having the perfect plan, itās about trusting the next right step, embracing the unknown, and showing up with curiosity. Iāll share whatās 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 ā and how her organizing superpowers became her greatest ally. āØ Youāll hear how Jane...
What happens when two bold midlife women stop asking āWho am I to do this?ā and start asking āWhy not me?ā You get Midlife Private Partsāa revealing, empowering new anthology that explores the raw, real, and often unspoken truths about midlife womanhood. In this episode of Reinvention Rebels, Iām 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: āØ Why visibi...
What would you attempt if you stopped letting age define your limits? š„ At 74, Mary Newell isnāt slowing downāsheās 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, sheās continued to challenge whatās 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 menopauseāand 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 thatāredefining 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. Dianeās midlife reinvention s...
In this short but powerful solo episode, Iām 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 ā starting this very midlife podcast ā even though I had no guarantees it would succeed. That one bold move launched a reinvention journey I couldnāt have imagined, opening doors to new opportunities, from creating cybersecurity videos (totally unex...
Welcome to Season 7 of Reinvention Rebels ā 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: itās never too late to reinvent yourself. Whether you're 45 or 75, your story is still unfoldingāand the best chapters may be yet to come. If you're ready to bet on yourself, even when no one else does, youāre in the right place. Reinvention isnā...
What if a tiny idea cooked up in your kitchen at 56 turned into a national beauty brandāand sparked a bold midlife reinvention? Thatās exactly what happened to Angel Cornelius, a healthcare administrator turned beauty entrepreneur whoās 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 weāre 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-compassionāa powerful superpower that can transform how you navigate midlife and beyond. Dr. Ellen Albertson knows this firsthand. A fierce and fabulous 60+ Reinvention Rebel, sheās mastered the art of self-compassion to fuel her many reinventions. From overcoming midlife insecurities to stepping boldly into new possibilities, sheās 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-permissionāthe ...
If youāre a midlife woman, chances are youāve thought about your greying hairāwhether to embrace it, color it, or figure out whatās next. Sound familiar? š¤ No matter where you are in your hair journey, this episode is for you! Iām resharing my inspiring conversation with Robin Salls, founder of Tangled Silver, the first-ever magazine for silver-haired women. š 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...
CommentsĀ
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States