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The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully

The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully

By: Wendy Valentine - Podcaster Author & Midlife Coach
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 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. ❤️ All the goods: https://wendyvalentine.com 🎤 Nominate a Guest: http://midlifemakeoverguest.comCopyright 2022 All rights reserved. Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 299 ☯️ Sleep, Stress & Simple Habits for Thriving in Midlife with Erin Clifford

    299 ☯️ Sleep, Stress & Simple Habits for Thriving in Midlife with Erin Clifford
    Oct 14 2025
    Wendy Valentine welcomes wellness expert, author, and coach Erin Clifford for a practical, no-hype conversation about creating work-life harmony in midlife. Erin shares why “balance” is a myth, how tiny, realistic habits outpace big overhaul plans, and why values, boundaries, and flexible routines are the true foundations of health. From stress and sleep to movement, nutrition, and corporate wellness, Erin reframes thriving as a personalized, sustainable path—one you can start today with small wins that add up. We also dig into her new book, Wellness Reimagined, a part-book, part-workbook guide to building a wellness plan that actually fits your life. What You’ll Learn The difference between work-life balance and work-life harmony—and why harmony winsHow to identify your top values and use them to set healthy, self-honoring boundariesSimple starter habits for nutrition (think whole foods, fiber, protein) without rigid rulesEasy ways to move more (walks, bands, yoga, pickleball) even if you “don’t like exercise”Why sleep, stress management, and routines are the glue that hold wellness togetherThe power of choosing one small habit at a time to build momentum and confidenceHow to create a personalized wellness plan using Erin’s “choose-your-own-adventure” approachReframing midlife as a fun, freeing chapter for reinvention—not perfection 🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts! ✨Read the blog: 299 ☯️ Sleep, Stress & Simple Habits for Thriving in Midlife with Erin Clifford at https://wendyvalentine.com/sleep-stress-simple-habits/ 👉 Connect with Erin Clifford https://erincliffordwellness.com/ https://wellnessreimaginedbook.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinwellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erincliffordwellness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@erincliffordwellness 🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More https://wendyvalentine.com 📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com 📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG! https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/ 📝 Get Weekly Midlife Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/
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    42 mins
  • 298 💔 Should You Stay or Go? Finding Clarity in Your Marriage with Sharon Pope

    298 💔 Should You Stay or Go? Finding Clarity in Your Marriage with Sharon Pope
    Oct 7 2025

    If you’ve ever laid awake wondering whether to fight for your marriage or finally let go, this episode will feel like a lifeline. Relationship expert and master life coach Sharon Pope joins Wendy to unpack the midlife “stay or go” dilemma: why so many women feel emotionally alone in marriage, how disconnection happens (and how to repair it), and what it really takes to find peace with your decision.

    You’ll hear compassionate, practical guidance on renegotiating your relationship as you evolve, using separation strategically (not as limbo), clearing mental clutter to access your inner wisdom, and why “fine” isn’t the life you’re here to live. We also explore the fear of the unknown, the impact on kids at every age, and Sharon’s path from confusion to clarity—plus next steps if you’re ready for Marriage 2.0 or to “Divorce Differently.”

    What You’ll Learn

    • Why midlife marriages often drift into disconnection—and how to rebuild connection
    • How to tell if it’s you, your partner, or the circumstances causing the distance
    • The power of renegotiating your marriage as you evolve
    • How to clear mental clutter and access clarity about staying or going
    • Why separation can be a healthy reset, not a failure
    • How to find peace—whether you choose Marriage 2.0 or Divorce Differently

    🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!

    ✨Read the blog: 298 💔 Should You Stay or Go? Finding Clarity in Your Marriage with Sharon Pope at https://wendyvalentine.com/should-you-stay-or-go/

    👉 Connect with Sharon!

    https://www.sharonpope.com

    https://www.facebook.com/SharonPopeCoach

    https://www.instagram.com/sharonpopecoach/

    Want to get unstuck and make a decision about your marriage? I'll teach you how in my FREE Video Course: http://sharonpopefreetraining.com/

    🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More

    https://wendyvalentine.com

    📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up

    https://womenwakingup.com

    📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG!

    https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/

    📝 Get Weekly Midlife Inspiration on Substack

    https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/
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    56 mins
  • 297 🌿 Natural Remedies for Stress, Sleep & Hormone Balance with Sara Chana Silverstein

    297 🌿 Natural Remedies for Stress, Sleep & Hormone Balance with Sara Chana Silverstein
    Sep 30 2025

    Feeling stressed, sleepless, or out of balance in midlife? 🌿 In this episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with master herbalist and classical homeopath Sara Chana Silverstein, author of MOODTOPIA. With over 30 years of experience helping women and families, Sara Chana shares simple, practical ways to use herbs—like skullcap, rosemary, sage, and lemon balm—to calm anxiety, improve sleep, ease hot flashes, and boost brain clarity. From tinctures and teas to easy remedies you can keep in your kitchen, this conversation will empower you to take charge of your health and hormones—naturally.

    What You’ll Learn

    • 🌿 How herbs like skullcap, motherwort, and lemon balm ease stress and anxiety
    • 🌙 The best herbal remedies for better sleep and calmer moods
    • 🔥 Why sage and soy can help with hot flashes and night sweats
    • 🧠 How rosemary boosts circulation and clears midlife brain fog
    • 🍵 Tinctures vs. teas: which one works best for your lifestyle
    • 💡 Safe ways to combine herbs with conventional medicine

    🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!

    👉 Connect with Sara!

    https://sarachana.com

    🌟 Explore All Things Midlife & More

    https://wendyvalentine.com

    📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up

    https://womenwakingup.com

    📸 Follow My Midlife Adventures on IG!

    https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/

    📝 Get Weekly Midlife Inspiration on Substack

    https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/
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    58 mins
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