Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, Who is that?
In this heartfelt solo episode of Mature Allure, I get real about something every woman over forty has faced but doesn’t always talk about—how our reflection changes and what it means to redefine beauty on our own terms. Aging isn’t the enemy; beauty doesn’t disappear—it evolves. Together, we explore how to release comparison, embrace softer, more loving eyes when looking at ourselves, and discover the real glow up after 40.
This conversation is about more than skincare or style—it’s about rituals, affirmations, and reclaiming self-worth. It’s time to stop chasing beauty and start defining it for ourselves. Because this season of life isn’t about fading—it’s about blooming.
What I discuss:
[00:01:00] – Facing the mirror: when you don’t recognize your reflection
[00:03:00] – How comparison steals our joy and confidence
[00:05:00] – The real glow up after 40: beauty rituals for yourself, not others
[00:06:00] – Mirror affirmations and reclaiming self-worth
[00:07:00] – Becoming season, not disappearing season
Key Takeaways:
Aging is not fading—it’s a process of blooming into your power.
The real glow up after 40 comes from defining beauty for yourself, not performing it for others.
Small rituals and affirmations can transform the way you see your reflection and yourself.
Learn more about Sherri O.:
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