Thrive After 45™
The Thrive After 45 ™ podcast is an empowering show designed for women in midlife who are ready to embrace their next chapter with confidence, purpose, and joy—without guilt, remorse, or shame for prioritizing themselves. Hosted by Midlife Renewal Coach and former educator Denise Drinkwalter, MEd, this podcast provides a supportive space where women can release self-doubt, rediscover their passions, and create a life that truly lights them up. Through insightful interviews with experts, thought leaders, and inspiring guest, as well as solo episodes filled with practical strategies, the Thrive After 45™ podcast helps listeners navigate personal growth, relationships, mindset shifts, and career reinvention. Most importantly, it encourages women to take time for themselves, step into their power, and recognize that self-care is not selfish—it’s essential. If you’re ready to let go of old expectations and start thriving in midlife, this podcast is for you. Because midlife isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something extraordinary.
Episodes
What if you could rebuild your spiritual life in a way that actually feels safe, soulful, and completely your own?
In this powerful and deeply nourishing conversation, I sit down with Rev. Christine Davies - a hospital chaplain, seminary professor, and spiritual director with nearly two decades of experience walking beside people in their most sacred (and often toughest) life moments.
We talk about the real stuff - grief, spiritual c...
At a time when most people think about slowing down, Sharon Rolph is just getting started - and trust me, her energy is e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g.
Sharon is a retirement coach, spark specialist (yes, that’s a real thing and it’s amazing), and an absolute light when it comes to helping people uncover their soul’s purpose ... especially in their later years.
After spending her career in behavioural science and diving deep into wha...
This episode is a must if you’ve ever felt like your body was totally working against you, or like no matter how “healthy” you try to be, something still feels off.
I sat down with the amazing Jenny Powers, a total powerhouse (and also a scientist, educator, and author) who breaks down biology in a way that actually makes sense for real life - especially for women 45 and up. We’re talking evolution, hormones, burnout, energy, and ho...
Alright, friends. Get ready to meet one of the most heart-centered, unstoppable women I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with. Carolyn Boras is nearly 70, and instead of retiring quietly after 45 years in education, she decided to totally reinvent herself. How iconic is that?
Note: This episode includes a brief, sensitive moment that may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening.
After a serious health scare, ...
Midlife isn’t the end of your story — it’s the beginning of an extraordinary new chapter! In this powerful episode of Thrive After 45, we welcome the remarkable Wendy Alexander, a Career Coach who is redefining what it means to pivot with purpose.
Wendy’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and fearless reinvention. From navigating the corporate world as a hiring manager for multimillion-dollar projects to surviving domest...
Thrive After 45 - Episode 2 | Rewrite Your Success
Welcome back to Thrive After 45! This is the space where we redefine YOU time—for you, by you, because of you. I’m Denise Drinkwalter, a Midlife Renewal Coach, here to help women embrace their power, purpose, and potential.
In this episode, I sit down with Sherrika Sanders, a powerhouse in accounting and leadership with over 15 years of experience navigating high-stakes corporate tra...
In this episode of Thrive After 45™, we welcome Dr. Lisa Petty, a Spiritual Life Coach, Feminine Leadership Mentor, and holistic wellness expert with over two decades of experience. Lisa’s journey has taken her from holistic nutrition to earning a PhD in Social and Cultural Health, where she explored the barriers that prevent women from prioritizing their well-being. Her personal spiritual awakening led her to study neo-shamanic en...
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