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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. If you’re feeling stuck in the same old routine or just know deep down that you’re meant for more, you’re in the right place. Wendy shares her own journey from midlife meltdown to midlife magic, and she’ll help you do the same—with courage, confidence, and a whole lot of fun. So, pour that latte, pop in those earbuds, and get ready to shake things up. Your midlife makeover starts now! ❤️ All the goods: https://wendyvalentine.com 📕 Get the book: https://womenwakingup.com 🆓 Grab some freebies: https://wendyvalentine.com/freebies 👉 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/ 🎤 Nominate a Guest: http://midlifemakeoverguest.com
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7 days ago
In this heart-pounding and heart-opening episode, Wendy Valentine chats with elite mountaineer and adventure racer Dianette Wells, one of fewer than 500 people to climb the Seven Summits, including Mount Everest. But Dianette’s most difficult climb wasn’t on a mountain — it was through the devastating grief of losing her son, Johnny, a fellow adventurer. Together, they explore how to transform loss into purpose, why midlife is the perfect time to reinvent yourself, and how to take that first bold step toward your own personal Everest.
From competing in over 100 extreme races to discovering healing through movement, Dianette’s story is packed with awe-inspiring adventures, laugh-out-loud moments, and life lessons on strength, surrender, and saying YES to life — even when it scares you. Whether you’re climbing mountains or facing emotional valleys, this episode will remind you that courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s doing it anyway.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- How Dianette climbed the Seven Summits — and grief itself
- Why fear isn’t a stop sign, but a compass
- The power of saying “yes” to adventure (even when unprepared!)
- How nature can be a church, therapist, and gym all in one
- Tips for pushing through fear, anxiety, and emotional paralysis
- The importance of finding your tribe and living out loud in midlife
🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!
👉 Connect with Dianette
Website: https://dianettewells.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianettewells/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianetteWellsEnduranceAthlete
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