In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Wendy sits down with licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, and author Colette Fehr to explore The Cost of Quiet—what really happens when we stay silent in our relationships. From people-pleasing and conflict avoidance to emotional disconnection and self-abandonment, Colette shares why “keeping the peace” often comes at a much higher price than we realize. Together, they unpack how learning to speak up—clearly, calmly, and compassionately—can transform not just our relationships, but our health, confidence, and connection to ourselves.

What You’ll Learn

• Why avoiding conflict can slowly erode intimacy and emotional connection
• The hidden physical and emotional costs of staying silent
• How to speak up without exploding—or abandoning yourself
• What self-connected communication looks like in real life
• Why midlife is the perfect time to reclaim your voice and your boundaries

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In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Wendy sits down with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir to unpack the hidden cost of hustle culture and why so many of us—especially in midlife—feel exhausted, disconnected, and never quite “enough.”

Together, they explore toxic productivity, perfectionism, burnout, and self-worth, while offering compassionate, practical insights on how to slow down, reset your relationship with work, and create a more sustainable, fulfilling life—without guilt.

What You’ll Learn

• What toxic productivity really is—and the subtle signs it’s running your life
• How self-worth, perfectionism, and people-pleasing fuel burnout
• The difference between being busy vs. being truly productive
• Why boundaries alone aren’t enough (and what to address first)
• How to shift from hustle-driven living to healthier, value-aligned productivity

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✨Read the blog: 312 💛 Stop Hustling, Start Healing: Break Free from Toxic Productivity, Burnout & Perfectionism — Israa Nasir at https://wendyvalentine.com/break-free-from-toxic-productivity/

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Dr. Becky Whetstone to talk honestly about marriage crisis, gray divorce, and what happens when one partner wants out and the other doesn’t.

Together, they unpack the emotional reality behind ending a marriage, the five stages of a dying relationship, and why divorce doesn’t have to mean destruction—especially when children are involved. This conversation is compassionate, eye-opening, and filled with practical wisdom for anyone navigating the crossroads of love, loss, and midlife reinvention.

What You’ll Learn

• The five stages of a dying marriage and how to recognize where you are
• Why so many couples stay stuck in limbo—and how to break free
• What gray divorce is and why it’s rising in midlife
• How managed separation can prevent unnecessary emotional damage
• What it really takes to create a more amicable, child-centered divorce

✨ A must-listen if you’re questioning your marriage, facing divorce, or supporting someone who is.

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✨Read the blog: 311 💔 Gray Divorce, Marriage Crisis, and the Five Stages of a Dying Marriage — Dr. Becky Whetstone at https://wendyvalentine.com/5-stages-of-a-dying-marriage/

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