The Midlife Makeover Show - Empty Nest, Divorce, Health, Career, Self-Care, Empowered Women, Spiritual Growth, Mindset, Stress Management, Aging, Weight Loss, Menopause, Motivation, Life After 40
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 Valentine—author of Women Waking Up and midlife maven—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. If you’re feeling stuck in the same old routine or just know deep down that you’re meant for more, you’re in the right place. Wendy shares her own journey from midlife meltdown to midlife magic, and she’ll help you do the same—with courage, confidence, and a whole lot of fun. So, pour that latte, pop in those earbuds, and get ready to shake things up. Your midlife makeover starts now! ❤️ All the goods: https://wendyvalentine.com 📕 Get the book: https://womenwakingup.com 🆓 Grab some freebies: https://wendyvalentine.com/freebies 👉 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/ 🎤 Nominate a Guest: http://midlifemakeoverguest.com 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: http://midlifemakeoveryoutube.com
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Welcome back to The Midlife Makeover Show! Today’s episode is a heart-opening journey into resilience, hope, and the art of “rethinking possible.” Wendy welcomes the incredible Rebecca Faye Smith Galli — author, columnist, speaker, and warrior of the human spirit — whose life has been marked by profound losses, including the deaths of her brother and son, her daughter’s special needs diagnosis, divorce,...
Welcome back to The Midlife Makeover Show! If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?” or “Why is healing from the past so hard?” — today’s episode is your permission slip to start fresh. 💖
Wendy sits down with holistic therapist, relationship coach, and author Megan Sherer, whose new book, Choose ...
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 Berg—international speaker, Kabbalistic teacher, and author of Rethink Love, Fear is Not an Option, and The Gift of Being Different—to dive into the transformational concept of self-parenting. From healing childhood wounds to challenging limiting beliefs, M...
Welcome back to The Midlife Makeover Show! Today, we’re diving into a topic that is so important yet often overlooked—money. And not just money, but smart money—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 atto...
In this peaceful and playful episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine welcomes the radiant Jesse Bennett—children’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, movement, and emotional wellness. She’s on a mission to ma...
In this calming and inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine welcomes Kelly Smith—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 more grounded in today’s busy world.
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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 Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series, which has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Together, they explore how to navigate life’s biggest challenges with grace, mindfulness, and resilience—especially during midlife transitions. Kristine opens up abo...
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 life of purpose.
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. She shares her journey of overcoming challenges, finding...
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 midlife—from battling addiction to embracing creativity, from loss to self-discovery.
Randy op...
Does it feel like you and your partner are on different pages when it comes to intimacy? Whether you’re the one feeling rejected or the one struggling with desire, you’re not alone. Desire disparity is a common challenge in relationships—but it’s rarely talked about openly.
In this episode, I sit down with Tarah & E.J. Kerwin, relationship experts and founders of Relatio...
Today, we’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 a Kick Ass Life and explore...
If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or like you’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 Midlife—if you haven’t listened to it yet, go check it out.
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Welcome back, midlife mavens! 🎉 In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the power of bold living with none other than Leigh Burgess—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 life around to build a multi-seven-figure business whil...
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 metaphorical “potato chips” and embrace deeper, more fulfilling ...
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 children’s yoga and mindfulness practices. Discover how yoga can help kids manage stress, regulate emotions, and cultivate lifelong self-love. Lauren discusses how s...
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 film is more than a project—it’s a mission to raise aware...
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 beauty of downsizing, and the freedom that comes with focusi...
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. Amy’s story of transformation from retirement blues to leading a vibrant, fulfilling life is nothing short of inspiring. With her 3D Design Strategy—Determine, Dream...
Welcome to The Midlife Makeover Show – your go-to guide for transformation in midlife and beyond! 🎉 Hosted by Wendy Valentine, this podcast is all about navigating the challenges and embracing the opportunities that come with midlife. Whether you’re tackling a career change, empty nesting, menopause, or simply wondering, “What’s next for me?”, this show has you covered.
Every week, Wendy brings you insp...
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