What if the very thing people told you was “too much” about you was actually your greatest gift?

In this soulful conversation, Wendy talks with Oneika Mays — meditation teacher, storyteller, and author — about what it really means to bet on yourself in midlife. Oneika shares how she moved from 20 years as a bookseller to teaching mindfulness (including groundbreaking work at Rikers Island), and how grief ultimately gave her the perm...

Permission to Begin Again in Your 60s (or at Any Age): Trusting Yourself in Midlife

What does it really mean to give yourself permission to begin again—especially in midlife?

In this solo episode, Wendy explores why permission is often the first act of reinvention, how trusting yourself changes everything in your 60s (or at any age), and why midlife can be a powerful awakening rather than a crisis.

She shares personal reflections on s...

How I’m Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure)

As a new year begins, many of us feel the pressure to rush into resolutions, big goals, and nonstop productivity. In this short solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, I’m sharing a different approach to starting the year — one rooted in listening, intention, and self-trust, especially in midlife.

Rather than pushing for momentum or perfection, I reflect on how I’m betting ...

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Not every holiday season feels joyful — and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.

In this gentle solo episode, I share a heartfelt reflection for anyone moving through a tender, heavy, or quieter-than-expected holiday season. This is an invitation to slow down, lower expectations, and allow yourself to be exactly where you are — without guilt, explanation, or pressure to perform joy.

If you’re craving reassur...

At 48, breaking up with her snooze button sparked a major shift for Yvonne Marchese. What began as one small change opened the door to reconnecting with herself, challenging ageist beliefs, and rediscovering what is possible in midlife. Now at 56, she lives a joyful, multi-passionate life shaped by curiosity, play, and purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder that tiny steps can unlock your midlife superpower. 

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A Thanksgiving re-release with fresh perspective. In this episode, I explore how gratitude, midlife reinvention, and the lessons we gain from failure, wisdom, and support systems can help us move through midlife stuckness and reconnect with clarity, purpose, and possibility.

The Midlife Gratitude Reset: 3 Ways to Break Through Stuckness This Thanksgiving

I'm bringing back a deeply meaningful episode that feels especially powerfu...

Five years, countless stories, and endless reinventions. 🎙️ In this special anniversary episode, I’m celebrating the journey of Reinvention Rebels — sharing five bold lessons I’ve learned about courage, consistency, and betting on myself at midlife.

Let's Celebrate! 🎉

🎉 Five Years of Reinvention Rebels: 5 Bold Lessons from Betting on Myself at Midlife

How do you stay inspired, curious, and bold — not just for a year, but for f...

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At 58, Laureen found herself in the middle of an unexpected transformation — an empty nest, menopause, and an allergic reaction that ended decades of hair dye. What began as loss became liberation.

In this intimate conversation, she shares how she let go of old conditioning, reimagined what aging can look like, and reclaimed her authentic self. Her story is a beautiful reminder that midlife isn’t a deadline, i...

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Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do in midlife isn’t doing at all...it’s pausing. In this episode, I share how an unexpected weekend with my closest friends reminded me of the beauty of slowing down, accepting help, and finding clarity through connection. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this one’s your invitation to take a breath and reset.

🎙️ Episode Title: The Power of the Pause: How Slowing Down...

What if reinvention in midlife isn’t a total life overhaul but a choice to change your mind and bet on yourself? 

In this candid conversation, Laurie Gerber, dating coach, shares how being fired, reworking a marriage, and reframing menopause led her to reinvent life — and dating after 50 — with unapologetic positivity. 

Expect practical mindset shifts, a no-nonsense approach to dating, and concrete next steps to move from fear to act...

Have you ever felt stuck between self-doubt and self-trust? In this week’s solo episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, I’m diving into how we can build our boldness muscle—one small step at a time.

I know a little about midlife boldness because I’m in a season of practicing it myself. I’m doing some things scared and learning to trust my own voice. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episo...

What if your boldest chapter begins after 65?

At a time when many people are winding down, Sheila Agnew chose to bet on herself and step into an entirely new path — becoming a personal trainer at 65 and inspiring older adults to embrace strength, confidence, and possibility.

Now, at 74, Sheila is thriving! She's living proof that it’s never too late to dream bigger, start fresh, and shine brighter. But her story isn’t just about...

What if the thing you’ve been dreaming about doesn’t fall apart…but actually works out?

So often in midlife, we get stuck in a cycle of “what if it fails?” thinking. What if people judge me? What if I’m too old? What if I’m not ready?

But here’s the game-changing question I want you to hold close: What if it works out?

In this solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, I’m exploring how shifting the question changes everything in your midlif...

What if the secret to your next bold move isn’t outside of you, but within?

In this empowering episode, intuitive coach and reinvention guide Ronnie Ann Ryan shares how tuning into your inner wisdom can be the key to navigating midlife reinvention with more ease, confidence, and clarity.

Ronnie knows firsthand the power of trusting the signs, building your “intuition muscle,” and embracing the unknown. Through personal stories and pr...

Have you ever felt the nudge to try something new…but weren’t sure you were ready? 

In this solo episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like to bet on yourself in midlife — even when you don’t have it all figured out. 

Reinvention isn’t about having the perfect plan, it’s about trusting the next right step, embracing the unknown, and showing up with curiosity.

I’ll share what’s unfolding in my own reinvention story (yes, another on...

What happens when life throws you into a caregiving role you never expected? 

For professional organizer Janet Taylor, it meant putting her business on hold, stepping up for her beloved mom, and discovering a new layer of strength, purpose, and reinvention.

In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, Janet shares how she navigated the intense, emotional, and often overwhelming journey of midlife caregiving — and how her organizing super...

What happens when two bold midlife women stop asking “Who am I to do this?” and start asking “Why not me?” You get Midlife Private Parts—a revealing, empowering new anthology that explores the raw, real, and often unspoken truths about midlife womanhood.

In this episode of Reinvention Rebels, I’m joined by the dynamic duo Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez, co-editors of Midlife Private Parts: Revealing Essays That Will Change the Way Yo...

What would you attempt if you stopped letting age define your limits? 💥

At 74, Mary Newell isn’t slowing down—she’s speeding up.

Three years after she first joined us on the podcast, Mary is back and more unstoppable than ever. Since our first conversation in 2021, she’s continued to challenge what’s possible in her 70s, racking up more achievements and embodying the bold spirit of reinvention.

Once a quiet bookworm with no interest ...

Age Boldly: Rachel Lancaster on Midlife, Menopause & Magnificence

What if a midlife diagnosis could change your life for the better?

At 41, Rachel Lankester was told she was in early menopause—and it rocked her world. But instead of letting it define her, Rachel turned this life-altering news into fuel for transformation. Her journey became the spark for Magnificent Midlife, a global movement empowering women over 40 to challenge...