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The Midlife Makeover Show is your go-to podcast for bold women ready to reinvent their second act and live life on their own terms. Hosted by Wendy Valentineโ€”author of Women Waking Up and midlife mavenโ€”this show is packed with real talk, inspiring stories, expert advice, and powerful tools to help you navigate everything from menopause to mindset, empty nesting to empowerment. โค๏ธ All the goods: https://wendyvalentine.com ๐ŸŽค Nominate a Guest: http://midlifemakeoverguest.com
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In this fascinating conversation, Wendy sits down with Dr. Catharine Arnston โ€” algae nutrition expert and founder of ENERGYbits โ€” to explore the tiny superfood thatโ€™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) tooโ€ฆ
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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 businessโ€”and how simple obedienceโ€ฆ
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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 Communicationโ€”listen, pause, reflect, respondโ€”plus boundaries, parallel parenting, and putting kids at the center โ€ฆ
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In this powerful conversation, Wendy Valentine sits down with habits and identity coachโ€”and recovering perfectionistโ€”Monica Packer to unpack why perfectionism keeps midlife women stuck on the sidelines and how to choose progress over perfection. Monica shares her 2015 โ€œahaโ€ moment, explains the perfectionism pendulum (overachieving โ†” underachievingโ€ฆ
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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 husbandโ€™s tragic battle with a misdiagnosed tick-borโ€ฆ
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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, anโ€ฆ
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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 โ€œbalanceโ€ 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 andโ€ฆ
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Feeling stressed, sleepless, or out of balance in midlife? ๐ŸŒฟ 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 herbsโ€”like skullcap, rosemaโ€ฆ
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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,โ€ฆ
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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 menopauseโ€”not by dieting, but by fueling her body wโ€ฆ
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Welcome to a very special solo episode of The Midlife Makeover Showโ€”itโ€™s book launch day, baby! ๐ŸŽ‰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 โ€œdotsโ€โ€ฆ
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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 โ€ฆ
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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 womenโ€™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 slโ€ฆ
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Today on The Midlife Makeover Show is a true icon of intuition and transformationโ€”Laura Day! ๐ŸŒŸLaura 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 Viewโ€”anโ€ฆ
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Ever feel like your body is trying to tell you something, but you canโ€™t quite figure out what itโ€™s saying? In this soul-centered, eye-opening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Christine Langโ€”a former attorney turned medical intuitive and wellness expertโ€”to explore how you can tap into your inner wisdom and let youโ€ฆ
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In this soul-stirring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Broadway star and bestselling author Mandy Gonzalez joins Wendy Valentine for an inspiring conversation thatโ€™s as heartfelt as it is empowering. You may know Mandy from her powerful performances in Hamilton, Wicked, and In The Heights, but behind the curtain, sheโ€™s also a cancer survivor, โ€ฆ
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Ever feel like youโ€™re checking all the boxesโ€”career, relationships, successโ€”yet still feel restless, anxious, or unfulfilled? Youโ€™re not alone. In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with internationally renowned executive coach Keren Eldad (aka Coach Keren) to uncover why so many high achievers get stuck in the cycโ€ฆ
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Are you ready to reconnect with your intuition, release old emotional baggage, and finally feel empowered in your body and your life? In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Katie Beecher, a licensed professional counselor, medical and emotional intuitive, and author of Heal from Within: An Intuitive Guide to Weโ€ฆ
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Is it possible youโ€™ve had ADHD your entire life and just didnโ€™t know it? Youโ€™re not alone. In this eye-opening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy chats with Kate Moryoussef, host of the award-winning ADHD Womenโ€™s Wellbeing Podcast, EFT practitioner, and author of The ADHD Womenโ€™s Wellbeing Toolkit. After being diagnosed with ADHD at 40, Kaโ€ฆ
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In this heart-pounding and heart-opening episode, Wendy Valentine chats with elite mountaineer and adventure racer Dianette Wells, one of fewer than 500 people to climb the Seven Summits, including Mount Everest. But Dianetteโ€™s most difficult climb wasnโ€™t on a mountain โ€” it was through the devastating grief of losing her son, Johnny, a fellow advenโ€ฆ
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Today on The Midlife Makeover Show, we dive into the mystical, magical world of energy healing with Jamie Stedman, a certified crystal healer, sound practitioner, and graduate of my FREEDOM at Midlife program. Jamie shares the deeply personal story of how a single sound bath cracked her heart wide open, launching her on a transformative journey of โ€ฆ
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In this eye-opening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine welcomes internationally recognized speaker and healer Karen Cheong to uncover the invisible layers holding us backโ€”even after therapy, personal development, and years of self-work. Karen explains how โ€œdistortion patternsโ€ at the quantum level affect our reality, and how trueโ€ฆ
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What if everything youโ€™ve been told about your body was wrong? In this powerful episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, veteran journalist turned professional bodybuilder Anne Marie Chaker joins Wendy to challenge societyโ€™s obsession with thinness and reveal how strength training transformed her life at midlife. From struggling with postpartum depresโ€ฆ
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In this empowering and heart-centered episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy welcomes Kristi Simons, a former educator turned teen life coach, whoโ€™s on a mission to help teenagers thrive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Kristi shares powerful insights on how confidence isnโ€™t just something we feelโ€”itโ€™s something we do. With heartfelt stโ€ฆ
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What if the stories youโ€™ve believed about womanhood no longer serve you? What if midlife is not a crisis, but a portal to your deepest power and pleasure? In this soulful and empowering episode, Wendy sits down with bestselling author, mythologist, and spiritual teacher Dr. Alanna Kaivalya to explore the myths that have shaped our livesโ€”and how to โ€ฆ
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Grief is one of lifeโ€™s most painful teachersโ€”but in the darkness, there can be light. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with Lisa Boehm, a certified grief educator, inspirational speaker, and author of Journey to Healing: A Motherโ€™s Guide to Navigating Child Loss. After the unimaginable loss of herโ€ฆ
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What if your most intimate relationship is the one you have with yourself? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy welcomes the magnetic and wise Allana Prattโ€”intimacy expert, author of six books, podcast host, and global media personality. With over 6 million YouTube views and decades of experience guiding otโ€ฆ
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In this powerful episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Jim Murphy, the bestselling author of Inner Excellence and a renowned performance coach to top athletes and leaders worldwide. Jim shares his journey of personal transformation, the incredible moment his book skyrocketed to the New York Times bestseller list thankโ€ฆ
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Ready to feel stronger, leaner, and more energized in midlife? This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from diet confusion and discover what really works for fat loss, gut health, and longevity. Wendy is joined by internationally renowned fitness coach, author, and podcast host Brian Keane, who brings his high-energy wisdom aโ€ฆ
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Welcome back to The Midlife Makeover Show! Todayโ€™s episode is a heart-opening journey into resilience, hope, and the art of โ€œrethinking possible.โ€ Wendy welcomes the incredible Rebecca Faye Smith Galli โ€” author, columnist, speaker, and warrior of the human spirit โ€” whose life has been marked by profound losses, including the deaths of her brother aโ€ฆ
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Welcome back to The Midlife Makeover Show! If youโ€™ve ever asked yourself โ€œWhy do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?โ€ or โ€œWhy is healing from the past so hard?โ€ โ€” todayโ€™s episode is your permission slip to start fresh. ๐Ÿ’– Wendy sits down with holistic therapist, relationship coach, and author Megan Sherer, whose new book, Choose Your โ€ฆ
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What if the key to better relationships starts with how you treat yourself? In this soul-stirring episode, Wendy sits down with the brilliant Monica Bergโ€”international speaker, Kabbalistic teacher, and author of Rethink Love, Fear is Not an Option, and The Gift of Being Differentโ€”to dive into the transformational concept of self-parenting. From heaโ€ฆ
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Welcome back to The Midlife Makeover Show! Today, weโ€™re diving into a topic that is so important yet often overlookedโ€”money. And not just money, but smart moneyโ€”specifically, how to create passive income and build lasting wealth without burning yourself out. Our guest, Tanisha Souza, is a wealth and passive income coach, author, and former attorneyโ€ฆ
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In this peaceful and playful episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine welcomes the radiant Jesse Bennettโ€”childrenโ€™s book author, certified yoga and Pilates teacher, and in-house wellness expert for Good Day Sacramento. With over 20 years of experience, Jesse has a heart for helping kids and parents discover the magic of mindfulness, moโ€ฆ
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In this calming and inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine welcomes Kelly Smithโ€”global meditation teacher, author, and host of the popular podcasts Mindful in Minutesand Meditation Mama. Kelly shares how meditation can rewire your brain, reduce stress hormones, improve memory and emotional balance, and help you feel moโ€ฆ
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In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine welcomes the legendary Kristine Carlson, co-author of the Donโ€™t Sweat the Small Stuff series, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Together, they explore how to navigate lifeโ€™s biggest challenges with grace, mindfulness, and resilienceโ€”espeโ€ฆ
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Are you feeling called to embrace change and step into the best version of yourself this year? In this inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine welcomes author, blogger, and podcaster Seline Shenoy, the creator of The Dream Catcher community. With over 5 million readers and 300,000 listeners worldwide, Seline helps people live authentically and create a โ€ฆ
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In this inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with award-winning author and advocate Francine Falk-Allen, a true force of resilience and reinvention. After contracting polio at the age of three, Francine defied the odds, built a successful career, and ultimately became a powerful voice for those navigating disabilities and aging with grace. โ€ฆ
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Get ready for an unfiltered, thought-provoking conversation with D. Randall Blythe, frontman of the legendary metal band Lamb of God and author of Just Beyond the Light. In this episode, we dive deep into transformation, resilience, and reinvention at midlifeโ€”from battling addiction to embracing creativity, from loss to self-discovery. Randy opens โ€ฆ
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Does it feel like you and your partner are on different pages when it comes to intimacy? Whether youโ€™re the one feeling rejected or the one struggling with desire, youโ€™re not alone. Desire disparity is a common challenge in relationshipsโ€”but itโ€™s rarely talked about openly. In this episode, I sit down with Tarah & E.J. Kerwin, relationship experts โ€ฆ
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Today, weโ€™re diving deep into transformation, confidence, and radical self-trust with powerhouse guest Andrea Owen. Andrea is a best-selling author, life coach, and host of the popular Make Some Noisepodcast, dedicated to helping women step into their power. In this episode, we unpack the newly updated re-release of her first book, 52 Ways to Live โ€ฆ
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If youโ€™ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or like youโ€™re just going through the motions, this episode is your wake-up call! Marni Battista, transformational coach, relationship expert, and author of Your Radical Living Challenge (Available NOW!), is back for round two! You may remember her from Episode 135: Finding Love at Midlifeโ€”if you havenโ€™t listeโ€ฆ
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Welcome back, midlife mavens! ๐ŸŽ‰ In todayโ€™s episode, weโ€™re diving deep into the power of bold living with none other than Leigh Burgessโ€”entrepreneur, visionary leader, and author of Be Bold Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset, and Achieve Success. Leigh shares her inspiring journey from burnout to breakthrough, and how she turned her โ€ฆ
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Join Wendy Valentine as she chats with Dr. Amber Wardell, psychologist, Psychology Today contributor, and author of Beyond Self Care Potato Chips. In this inspiring conversation, Amber shares the science of reframing our minds, rewiring our neural networks, and embracing nourishing self-care in a quick-fix culture. Get ready to ditch those metaphorโ€ฆ
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In this uplifting episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with Lauren Chaitoff, the powerhouse behind Yogi Beans and author of 108 Awesome Yoga Poses for Kids. Lauren shares her inspiring journey from actress and Pilates instructor to pioneering childrenโ€™s yoga and mindfulness practices. Discover how yoga can help kids manage stress, regulate emotions, โ€ฆ
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with actor, filmmaker, and storyteller Katie Prentiss to discuss her transformative journey of caregiving, creativity, and healing. Katie shares the deeply personal story of losing her mom to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and how it inspired her upcoming film, Wake Up Maggie. This fโ€ฆ
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Have you ever dreamed of starting over, simplifying your life, and finding true fulfillment? Gail McNeill shares her inspiring journey of leaving her corporate job in the UK at 56, selling her 22-room home, and creating a minimalist, vibrant life in Portugal. In this episode, Gail and Wendy dive into the courage it takes to embrace change, the beauโ€ฆ
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Welcome back to The Midlife Makeover Show! In this inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with Amy Freese, founder and coach of The Empty Nexter, to explore how women in midlife and beyond can reclaim their identity, purpose, and joy. Amyโ€™s story of transformation from retirement blues to leading a vibrant, fulfilling life is nothing short ofโ€ฆ
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Welcome to The Midlife Makeover Show โ€“ your go-to guide for transformation in midlife and beyond! ๐ŸŽ‰ Hosted by Wendy Valentine, this podcast is all about navigating the challenges and embracing the opportunities that come with midlife. Whether youโ€™re tackling a career change, empty nesting, menopause, or simply wondering, โ€œWhatโ€™s next for me?โ€, thisโ€ฆ
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