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The Midlife Makeover Show is your go-to podcast for 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.
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6 hours ago
6 hours ago
In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine sits down with Laurie James — author, certified somatic practitioner, and host of the Confessions of a Freebird podcast — to talk about what it really takes to heal after divorce and major life transitions in midlife.
Laurie shares her remarkable personal journey through 14 years of caregiving for aging parents, raising four daughters, navigating financial betrayal in her marriage, and ultimately finding herself on the other side with a whole new sense of freedom and purpose.
Through the lens of somatic experiencing and nervous system regulation, Laurie offers a compassionate and practical roadmap for women who are ready to stop overriding their bodies and start truly healing from the inside out.
What You’ll Learn
- What somatic experiencing is and how it helps you release trauma stored in your body
- How to recognize the signs of a dysregulated nervous system — and what to do about it
- Laurie’s powerful “Name, Notice, Nourish” practice for processing difficult emotions in real time
- Why you can only heal as fast as your nervous system will allow — and why that’s actually good news
- How to rebuild self-trust and step into healthier relationships after divorce or a major life change
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7 days ago
7 days ago
In this fun, honest, and inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with celebrity stylist and founder of Style Club, JenniLee, to talk about rediscovering your personal style in midlife. From closet overwhelm and changing body shapes to decluttering fast fashion and creating confidence with what you already own, JenniLee shares practical styling advice that helps women reconnect with themselves through fashion. This conversation is about so much more than clothes—it’s about identity, self-expression, confidence, and giving yourself permission to evolve.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to rediscover your personal style during midlife transitions
- Why decluttering your closet can help you gain clarity and confidence
- Simple ways to create dozens of outfits from a small wardrobe
- How to dress for the body you have now with more self-compassion
- Why style is deeply connected to confidence, personality, and self-expression
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Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
In this inspiring and practical episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with organizing coach and host of the Organized Coach Podcast, Tracy Hoth, to talk about the emotional and physical freedom that comes from decluttering, downsizing, and simplifying your life in midlife. From empty nesting and letting go of family heirlooms to creating systems that actually work, this conversation is packed with relatable stories, mindset shifts, and empowering tips to help you clear the clutter—not just in your home, but in your mind and heart, too. If you’ve been craving more peace, space, and freedom in this next chapter, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why clutter can increase stress, overwhelm, and even cortisol levels
- How to emotionally detach from possessions and let go with less guilt
- Practical downsizing and decluttering tips for empty nesters and midlife women
- How organization saves time, energy, money, and mental space
- Why simplifying your home can open the door to new opportunities and reinvention
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Tuesday May 05, 2026
Tuesday May 05, 2026
What happens when the house gets quiet and you’re left asking, “Who am I now?” In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Wendy sits down with award-winning journalist and author Rita Lussier to explore the emotional journey of the empty nest and the many midlife transitions that often come with it. From identity shifts and relationship changes to grief, growth, and rediscovery, Rita shares how she navigated this tender season with humor, grace, and self-compassion—and how you can too. This episode is a beautiful reminder that even in life’s in-between moments, there is meaning, healing, and a powerful opportunity to come back home to yourself.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why the empty nest can feel more emotional (and complex) than expected
- How to rediscover your identity after years of caregiving
- Simple ways to create new routines that support your mental and emotional well-being
- The importance of self-care, community, and trying new experiences in midlife
- How to embrace life’s transitions with grace, trust, and a sense of possibility ✨
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Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
If you’ve ever felt trapped in diet culture or struggled to fully accept your body, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. Wendy sits down with Stacy Toth to unpack the deep-rooted impact of fatphobia, body shame, and societal conditioning—especially for women in midlife. From her personal journey through disordered eating and trauma to becoming a powerful voice for inclusivity and empathy, Stacy shares how we can unlearn harmful beliefs, embrace body acceptance, and cultivate compassion for ourselves and others. This episode is a reminder that wellness isn’t about shrinking yourself—it’s about expanding into a fuller, freer version of you.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why diet culture is so deeply ingrained—and how to start breaking free
- The connection between body shame, trauma, and disordered eating
- How to build true body acceptance and redefine wellness on your terms
- Why empathy and curiosity are essential for personal growth and healing
- The power of boundaries, self-respect, and choosing yourself in midlife
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Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
In this uplifting and soulful conversation, Wendy sits down with intuitive astrologer, empowerment mentor, and Cosmic RX founder Madi Murphy to explore how astrology can be so much more than horoscopes—it can be a powerful tool for self-awareness, healing, and personal growth. From decoding your birth chart to understanding authenticity, alignment, and embodiment, Madi shares how to step into your own “Cosmic Zone” and trust the unfolding of your life. Together, Wendy and Madi dive into sacred rage, comfort zones, divine timing, grief, reinvention, and what it really means to live in flow instead of force.
What You’ll Learn:
- How astrology can help you better understand your patterns, purpose, and potential
- What Madi means by living in your “Cosmic Zone”
- Why authenticity, embodiment, and alignment are key to personal growth
- How anger, grief, and other emotions can become powerful catalysts for change
- Simple ways to shift out of force and back into flow when life feels off
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Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
In this inspiring and energizing conversation, Wendy sits down with success coach, keynote speaker, and Dream Think Do host Mitch Matthews to talk about what it really takes to go after your dreams in midlife. From giving yourself permission to start small to letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the pressure to have it all figured out, this episode is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to begin again. If you’ve been craving more purpose, novelty, courage, or clarity in your next chapter, this conversation will light a fire under you—in the best way.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why asking “What’s your dream?” can actually keep you stuck
- How to give yourself permission to start small and take messy action
- Why midlife is the perfect time to explore a new dream or next chapter
- How 15 minutes a day can create momentum, confidence, and real change
- The difference between burnout and “bored out”—and how novelty can help
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Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Tuesday Mar 31, 2026
Feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’ve somehow lost yourself in the noise of life? In this powerful episode, Wendy sits down with Christine Platt, author of LESS IS LIBERATION, to explore what it truly means to declutter—not just your home, but your mind, your habits, and your life. Together, they dive into the deeper roots of overwhelm, from people-pleasing and limiting beliefs to emotional clutter and self-abandonment. This honest and soulful conversation is your invitation to choose less—less pressure, less noise, less “doing”—so you can experience more freedom, alignment, and a life that feels like you again.
💡 What You’ll Learn
- Why overwhelm often stems from self-abandonment—not just a busy schedule
- How to identify and release limiting beliefs formed in childhood
- The connection between decluttering your space and healing your inner world
- A new, empowering perspective on “selfishness” and why it’s essential
- How to practice intentional living and reclaim your time, energy, and agency
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Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Wendy sits down with men’s coach, financial expert, and host of The Derelict Podcast, Josh Tomeoni, for a raw conversation about divorce, grief, identity loss, and rebuilding your life after it all falls apart. Together, they explore what it really means to lose yourself in a relationship, why grief after divorce can linger in unexpected ways, and how both men and women can begin reclaiming their authentic selves with honesty, courage, and self-awareness.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why divorce and relationship endings often trigger deep identity loss
- The different ways grief shows up after divorce, separation, or heartbreak
- How men and women often cope differently with emotional pain
- Why jumping into work or relationships too quickly can delay healing
- How to begin rebuilding your life and reconnecting with your true self
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Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Autoimmune disease can feel confusing, overwhelming, and often misdiagnosed—but in this powerful conversation, Wendy sits down with functional medicine nutritionist VJ Hamilton to break it all down. From chronic fatigue and gut issues to hormones, stress, and skin conditions, VJ shares her personal healing journey and the science-backed strategies that helped her reclaim her health after decades of struggle. Together, they explore how to identify root causes, listen to your body’s signals, and take back control of your health—especially in midlife when everything can feel like it’s shifting.
What You’ll Learn:
- What autoimmune disease actually is and why your body may feel like it’s “attacking itself”
- The common root causes of autoimmune conditions, including gut health, stress, and toxins
- How symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, and joint pain are all connected
- The role of nutrition, supplements, and functional medicine in healing
- How to tune into your body’s signals and prevent future flare-ups
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Website: https://theautoimmunitynutritionist.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theautoimmunitynutritionist/
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