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

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

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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

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

✨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.

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

✨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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In this laugh-out-loud (and oh-so-needed) conversation, Wendy Valentine sits down with pelvic floor + perimenopause educator Jana Danielson to talk about what’s really going on “down there” in midlife—leaks when you sneeze, painful intimacy, constipation, tight hips, anxiety, and that constant feeling that your body is changing without your permission.

Jana breaks down pelvic floor basics in a way that finally makes sense, busts the biggest myth about “core strength,” explains why Kegels often backfire, and shares simple, practical tools (including her Cooch Ball + breathwork) to help you feel more confident, comfortable, and connected to your body again.

What you’ll learn

• The most common signs of a too-tight vs. too-weak pelvic floor (and why most women are tighter than they think)
• Why Kegels can make things worse—and what to do instead to restore real function
• How breathing (diaphragm + pelvic floor) impacts leaks, urgency, and even stress/anxiety
• The surprising connection between pelvic floor health and constipation, hip/back pain, posture, and circulation
• A simple daily approach (yes, minutes!) to support pelvic floor strength, relaxation, and pleasure/confidence in perimenopause and menopause

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

✨Read the blog: 310 🌸 Cooch Care 101: Stop Leaks, Restore Pelvic Floor Health & Reclaim Confidence with the Cooch Ball — Jana Danielson at https://wendyvalentine.com/restore-pelvic-floor-health/

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What really happens in your brain, hormones, mood, and body when alcohol becomes part of your nightly routine? In this episode, Wendy welcomes back fan-favorite Dr. Brooke Scheller for her third appearance to break down alcohol’s real impact—far beyond “just the liver.” Together, they talk about why alcohol can be a tough topic to discuss, how it may fuel anxiety, depression, and hormone chaos (especially in midlife), and how nutrition can help restore and repair the body so you feel better, crave less, and step back into your power.

• Why alcohol is harder on your body than most people realize—and how it can affect every organ
• How alcohol can impact anxiety, mood, and brain chemistry (and why some people feel better when they cut back)
• The connection between alcohol and hormones, cortisol, blood sugar, and menopause/perimenopause symptoms
• How alcohol can disrupt gut health and the microbiome, contributing to IBS, constipation, and inflammation
• Why it doesn’t have to be “all or nothing”—and how to approach cutting back from a place of empowerment

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

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In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Wendy Valentine sits down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, one of the world’s leading corporate mindfulness and breathwork trainers, to explore how something as simple as breathing can create profound shifts in mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Kurtis shares his personal healing journey, explains why breathwork detox is different from meditation and traditional breath practices, and shows how deep diaphragmatic breathing can help release stored stress, trauma, and anxiety—quickly and naturally.

What You’ll Learn

• Why most people are breathing incorrectly—and how it impacts stress, anxiety, and health
• How deep diaphragmatic breathwork can release stored emotions and trauma
• The difference between breathwork detox, meditation, and maintenance breathing techniques
• Why breathwork can create immediate, noticeable results after just one session
• Simple breathing practices you can use anytime to calm your nervous system and feel more grounded

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

✨Read the blog: 308 🌟 How Breathwork Can Reduce Anxiety, Release Trauma, and Transform Your Life with Kurtis Lee Thomas at https://wendyvalentine.com/reduce-stress-and-release-trauma/

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In this inspiring episode, fitness and mindset coach Melissa JJ Vogel joins Wendy to break down what it really takes to transform your body, your confidence, and your life in midlife. Melissa shares her journey from rock-bottom exhaustion to becoming a strong, empowered woman—and how simple shifts like walking, strength training, and mindset rewiring can help any woman break out of the “meh” life and step into her strongest self.

What You’ll Learn

• Why most women change only when pain—not motivation—pushes them forward
• The connection between building muscle, boosting confidence, and emotional resilience
• How walking can jumpstart energy, clarity, and healthier habits
• Why strength training is essential in midlife for metabolism, hormones, and long-term health
• How to overcome gym intimidation and start seeing yourself as a strong, capable woman

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

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In this magical, mind-opening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with modern astrologer and podcast host Tara Redfield to explore how astrology can be a powerful tool for navigating midlife reinvention.

Tara breaks down what a natal chart really is, why those midlife “crisis” years are actually written in the stars, and how planetary transits and moon cycles can help you make more aligned decisions.

She even does a live sample reading of Wendy’s chart—hello, storyteller destiny and RV road-trip prophecy! — showing how our cosmic blueprint can validate who we are and where we’re going next.

💫 What You’ll Learn

• What your natal chart actually is and how it reveals your soul’s journey, gifts, and challenges
• The three major midlife transits (Pluto, Neptune, Uranus) and why your 40s can feel like a cosmic shake-up—not a failure
• How to use planetary transits to plan big moves like career changes, travel, creative projects, or relationships
• A simple new moon and full moon practice to set intentions, release what’s no longer serving you, and work with the natural rhythm of the sky
• How a personalized reading (like Wendy’s live on the show!) can bring clarity, confidence, and validation to your next chapter of reinvention

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

✨Read the blog: 306 ✨ Your Cosmic Blueprint: How Astrology Reveals Purpose, Timing & Reinvention with Tara Redfield at https://wendyvalentine.com/your-cosmic-blueprint/

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website: www.anotherdaygreener.com Free PDF: Self Care for your Moon Sign

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