Do you ever look around at the life you built and think, wait, is this it? Maybe the kids are growing up, your career doesn't fit anymore, your business is evolving, or your relationships are changing. Or maybe you just have this quiet feeling that the version of you who built this life is not the same woman who's meant to build the next chapter.
Sometimes this gets labeled as a midlife crisis, but what if it's actually just an invitation to do things your own way?
Today's guest, Wendy Valentine, believes that midlife isn't a crisis at all. It's a catalyst. After navigating divorce, menopause, job loss, debt, an empty nest, and a devastating personal loss all at once, she found herself on the bathroom floor, wondering how she would ever rebuild her life. What happened next completely changed the way that she saw herself and what's possible.
In this episode:
- Why midlife isn't a crisis but a catalyst
- Wendy's story: divorce, menopause, job loss, debt, an empty nest, and a devastating loss, all at once
- Grieving the versions of yourself you've outgrown
- Identity, reinvention, and self-trust
- Letting go of who you thought you had to be
- Trusting yourself without having all the answers
Resources from this episode
Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play — Wendy's book on reinventing midlife using her 7-step FREEDOM method.
FREEDOM at Midlife — Wendy's signature group coaching program that walks you through her 7-step FREEDOM framework for midlife reinvention.
The Midlife Makeover Show — Wendy's top-ranked podcast on embracing midlife as a powerful new beginning.
The Gutsy Collective — My integration space for deepening self-trust, confidence, and making Gutsy moves.
🎙️ Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
📲 Follow LauraAura on TikTok: @ThatLauraAura
🔥 Join The Gutsy Collective: Learn More
💡 Work with LauraAura: www.LauraAura.com
Connect with Wendy Valentine
Facebook | Substack | Instagram | Web
Connect with LauraAura
Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | LinkedIn | Web
Support the show
Leave a Review!
We love, love, love to read your comments, feedback, and reviews. It also helps other women like you know they're in the right place to get support.
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-gutsy-podcast/id1445481970
