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In this soul-stirring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Katie Farinas — certified yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, speaker, and Dharma coach — for a conversation that will make you want to pick up your metaphorical chisel and start uncovering who you’ve always been.
Katie shares her deeply personal journey from gaslighting herself into a life that “looked fine” on the outside, to surviving chronic migraine, a dark night of the soul, and ultimately discovering her true calling through yoga philosophy. Together, Wendy and Katie break down the concept of Dharma — your soul’s purpose — and explore why midlife is actually the perfect time to stop checking boxes and start living from the inside out.
What You’ll Learn
• What Dharma really means — and why it’s not a job title, but a way of being in the world
• The powerful “Dharma equation”: Essence + Expression = your soul’s purpose (and why your expression changes, but your essence never does)
• How to recognize the red thread of your Dharma woven through your entire life
• Why your midlife experiences — including the hard ones — are your greatest data for uncovering your purpose
• The “deathbed meditation” practice that will clarify exactly what matters most to you
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In this fascinating episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Heather Grzych — author, Ayurvedic medicine teacher, past president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and host of the globally ranked Wisdom of the Body podcast. Heather shares how she went from a high-powered corporate career to becoming one of the leading voices in Ayurvedic health and wellness — and how a deeply personal journey with fertility, divorce, and self-discovery led her there. Together, Wendy and Heather explore the ancient science of Ayurveda, how your unique mind-body type (or dosha) shapes everything from your digestion to your relationships, and why learning to truly listen to your body may be the most transformative thing you can do in midlife.
What You'll LearnWhat Ayurveda is and why it's been called "the mother of all medicines"How to identify your mind-body type (dosha) and use it to optimize your health, diet, and relationshipsWhy food quality — not just calories — matters far more than most of us realizeHow Ayurveda can help you navigate major life transitions with more resilience and graceThe power of daily rituals and getting quiet enough to "rest in yourself" and find your true nature🎧 Tune in now
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https://www.heathergrzych.comhttps://www.instagram.com/heathergrzych/
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In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Laurie James — author, certified somatic practitioner, and host of the Confessions of a Freebird podcast — to talk about what it really takes to heal after divorce and major life transitions in midlife.
Laurie shares her remarkable personal journey through 14 years of caregiving for aging parents, raising four daughters, navigating financial betrayal in her marriage, and ultimately finding herself on the other side with a whole new sense of freedom and purpose.
Through the lens of somatic experiencing and nervous system regulation, Laurie offers a compassionate and practical roadmap for women who are ready to stop overriding their bodies and start truly healing from the inside out.
What You’ll Learn
What somatic experiencing is and how it helps you release trauma stored in your bodyHow to recognize the signs of a dysregulated nervous system — and what to do about itLaurie’s powerful “Name, Notice, Nourish” practice for processing difficult emotions in real timeWhy you can only heal as fast as your nervous system will allow — and why that’s actually good newsHow to rebuild self-trust and step into healthier relationships after divorce or a major life change🎧 Tune in now
https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com
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https://midlifology.net
💛 Big love to our sponsor, Folly Nutrition — The Daily Hair Growth Gummy. Visit https://follynutrition.com/MIDLIFE and use code MIDLIFE for 10% off your order.👉 Connect with Laurie
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In this fun, honest, and inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with celebrity stylist and founder of Style Club, JenniLee, to talk about rediscovering your personal style in midlife. From closet overwhelm and changing body shapes to decluttering fast fashion and creating confidence with what you already own, JenniLee shares practical styling advice that helps women reconnect with themselves through fashion. This conversation is about so much more than clothes—it’s about identity, self-expression, confidence, and giving yourself permission to evolve.
What You’ll Learn:
How to rediscover your personal style during midlife transitionsWhy decluttering your closet can help you gain clarity and confidenceSimple ways to create dozens of outfits from a small wardrobeHow to dress for the body you have now with more self-compassionWhy style is deeply connected to confidence, personality, and self-expression🎧 Tune in now
https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com
✨ Watch the video replay
https://midlifology.net
👉 Connect with JenniLee
https://www.instagram.com/jennileestylist/
https://www.jennileestylist.consulting/🌟 Explore All Things Midlife
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In this inspiring and practical episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with organizing coach and host of the Organized Coach Podcast, Tracy Hoth, to talk about the emotional and physical freedom that comes from decluttering, downsizing, and simplifying your life in midlife. From empty nesting and letting go of family heirlooms to creating systems that actually work, this conversation is packed with relatable stories, mindset shifts, and empowering tips to help you clear the clutter—not just in your home, but in your mind and heart, too. If you’ve been craving more peace, space, and freedom in this next chapter, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
Why clutter can increase stress, overwhelm, and even cortisol levelsHow to emotionally detach from possessions and let go with less guiltPractical downsizing and decluttering tips for empty nesters and midlife womenHow organization saves time, energy, money, and mental spaceWhy simplifying your home can open the door to new opportunities and reinvention🎧 Tune in now
https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com
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https://midlifology.net
👉 Connect with Tracy
The Organized Coach Podcast https://simplysquaredaway.com/podcast/
Instagram https://instagram.com/tracyhoth
15 Minute Declutter Challenge http://simplysquaredaway.com/declutter🌟 Explore All Things Midlife
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What happens when the house gets quiet and you’re left asking, “Who am I now?” In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Wendy sits down with award-winning journalist and author Rita Lussier to explore the emotional journey of the empty nest and the many midlife transitions that often come with it. From identity shifts and relationship changes to grief, growth, and rediscovery, Rita shares how she navigated this tender season with humor, grace, and self-compassion—and how you can too. This episode is a beautiful reminder that even in life’s in-between moments, there is meaning, healing, and a powerful opportunity to come back home to yourself.
What You’ll Learn:
Why the empty nest can feel more emotional (and complex) than expectedHow to rediscover your identity after years of caregivingSimple ways to create new routines that support your mental and emotional well-beingThe importance of self-care, community, and trying new experiences in midlifeHow to embrace life’s transitions with grace, trust, and a sense of possibility ✨🎧 Tune in now
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If you’ve ever felt trapped in diet culture or struggled to fully accept your body, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Wendy sits down with Stacy Toth to unpack the deep-rooted impact of fatphobia, body shame, and societal conditioning—especially for women in midlife. From her personal journey through disordered eating and trauma to becoming a powerful voice for inclusivity and empathy, Stacy shares how we can unlearn harmful beliefs, embrace body acceptance, and cultivate compassion for ourselves and others. This episode is a reminder that wellness isn’t about shrinking yourself—it’s about expanding into a fuller, freer version of you.
What You’ll Learn:
Why diet culture is so deeply ingrained—and how to start breaking freeThe connection between body shame, trauma, and disordered eatingHow to build true body acceptance and redefine wellness on your termsWhy empathy and curiosity are essential for personal growth and healingThe power of boundaries, self-respect, and choosing yourself in midlife🎧 Tune in now
https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com
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https://realeverything.com/
https://www.instagram.com/realstacytoth/
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In this uplifting and soulful conversation, Wendy sits down with intuitive astrologer, empowerment mentor, and Cosmic RX founder Madi Murphy to explore how astrology can be so much more than horoscopes—it can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. From decoding your birth chart to understanding authenticity, alignment, and embodiment, Madi shares how to step into your own “Cosmic Zone” and trust the unfolding of your life. Together, Wendy and Madi dive into sacred rage, comfort zones, divine timing, grief, reinvention, and what it really means to live in flow instead of force.
What You’ll Learn:
How astrology can help you better understand your patterns, purpose, and potentialWhat Madi means by living in your “Cosmic Zone”Why authenticity, embodiment, and alignment are key to personal growthHow anger, grief, and other emotions can become powerful catalysts for changeSimple ways to shift out of force and back into flow when life feels off💛 Big love to our sponsor, hello dose — personalized weight loss support for women 40+. Visit https://hellodose.com and use code MIDLIFE for $250 off your first month.
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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 stuckHow to give yourself permission to start small and take messy actionWhy midlife is the perfect time to explore a new dream or next chapterHow 15 minutes a day can create momentum, confidence, and real changeThe difference between burnout and “bored out”—and how novelty can help🎧 Tune in now
https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com
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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
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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 scheduleHow to identify and release limiting beliefs formed in childhoodThe connection between decluttering your space and healing your inner worldA new, empowering perspective on “selfishness” and why it’s essentialHow to practice intentional living and reclaim your time, energy, and agency🎧 Tune in now
https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com
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👉 Connect with Christine
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/christine-platt/less-is-liberation/9781538758304/
https://www.iamchristineplatt.com/🌟 Explore All Things Midlife
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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 lossThe different ways grief shows up after divorce, separation, or heartbreakHow men and women often cope differently with emotional painWhy jumping into work or relationships too quickly can delay healingHow to begin rebuilding your life and reconnecting with your true self🎧 Tune in now
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👉 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
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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 toxinsHow symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, and joint pain are all connectedThe role of nutrition, supplements, and functional medicine in healingHow to tune into your body’s signals and prevent future flare-ups🎧 Tune in now
https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com
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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
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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 timeSimple ways to cultivate presence (even in a busy, distracted world)Why creativity isn’t just art—and how to tap into your natural creative flowThe power of play and anti-perfectionism in living a more joyful lifeHow to create a healthier relationship with social media and technology🎧 Tune in now
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https://thepracticeofattention.com
https://codycookparrott.com/creative-ideation-portal🌟 Explore All Things Midlife
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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 stuckHow to identify your unique energy archetype and what it meansWhy sleep is the foundation for better energy, mood, and healthHow to regulate your nervous system and break all-or-nothing habitsSimple ways to listen to your body and support holistic health in midlife🎧 Tune in now
https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com
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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
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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 livingWhy adapting doesn’t mean abandoning who you arePractical tools for rebuilding confidence after grief or major life transitionsHow to identify your non-negotiable values and stop shrinking to fit inThe 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
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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 superpowerHow unresolved childhood wounds show up in midlife relationships and datingThe difference between being “excellent” and stepping into your true “exceptional” purposeHow to sit with uncomfortable emotions instead of suppressing themWhy authenticity attracts the right relationships—and misalignment reveals itself fasterLet 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
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https://www.instagram.com/therinpy_with_erin_washington/
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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 labelsWhy midlife is the perfect time to question beliefs and reconnect with your soulThe power of sacred habits — and how to build your own spiritual playlistHow 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
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📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up
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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 healthThe truth about menopause, bone health, brain health, and longevityWhat the “bedroom gap” is and why it widens in midlife relationshipsHow intimacy, connection, and pleasure can evolve (and improve) after 40Simple, 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
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📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up
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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 connectionThe hidden physical and emotional costs of staying silentHow to speak up without exploding—or abandoning yourselfWhat self-connected communication looks like in real lifeWhy 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
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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 lifeHow self-worth, perfectionism, and people-pleasing fuel burnoutThe difference between being busy vs. being truly productiveWhy 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
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