In this deeply affirming episode, host Andrea Atherton welcomes Marnie—author, guide, and midlife muse—to share her personal and transformative story of rising after divorce in her late 40s and choosing to live intentionally, joyfully, and unapologetically. As a single, middle-aged woman who now thrives in her own company, Marnie speaks directly to the hearts of women in the sandwich generation—those balancing the care of both children and aging parents—who may feel like they’ve lost themselves in the chaos. Her message is clear: midlife isn’t a crisis; it’s a sacred threshold, and your next chapter can be the most delicious yet.
Together, Andrea and Marnie explore the often overlooked gifts of this stage of life: the quiet beauty of living alone, the empowerment found in menopause, and the profound opportunity to give breath to unlived dreams. They discuss how solitude can be a source of deep nourishment rather than loneliness, and how reclaiming time and space as your own allows for long-forgotten passions and callings to rise to the surface. Marnie shares how writing her book, Happy Is Not An Accident, and creating its guided journal format helped her—and now countless others—chart a path to their best selves, rooted in clarity, creativity, and self-love.
This conversation is an invitation to reimagine what’s possible for women in midlife. Whether you’re newly single, moving through menopause, or simply craving a more intentional life, this episode offers inspiration and tools for designing a chapter that is deeply yours. You are not too late. You are right on time. Let this be your permission slip to live fully, love boldly, and become the author of your own joy.
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