✨ Episode Description
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do in midlife isn’t doing at all...it’s pausing. In this episode, I share how an unexpected weekend with my closest friends reminded me of the beauty of slowing down, accepting help, and finding clarity through connection. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this one’s your invitation to take a breath and reset.

🎙️ Episode Title: The Power of the Pause: How Slowing Down Fuels Your Midlife Reinvention

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do in midlife isn’t more — it’s to pause.

In this solo episode of the Reinvention Rebels Podcast, I’m exploring how slowing down, letting ourselves rest, and reconnecting with what matters most can bring the clarity, courage, and peace we’ve been craving.

I share a story from a recent weekend that reminded me of the importance of connection, receiving help, and giving ourselves permission to just be. What started as a “get stuff done” weekend turned into a beautiful pause filled with laughter, friendship, and unexpected joy.

When we slow down, we create space to hear ourselves again — to breathe, to reflect, and to reset.

✨ In this episode, I share:

• Why pausing feels radical in midlife reinvention
• How slowing down can help us gain clarity and courage
• What happens when we accept help and lean on our people
• 3 small ways you can practice the power of the pause this week

And if you’re ready to spark your own reinvention journey, I’ve got a free audio gift just for you — 5 Questions to Spark Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Journey. It’s just seven minutes long but packed with insights to help you reconnect with what’s possible. You’ll find the link in the show notes.

💫 Resources mentioned:

• Free audio gift: 5 Questions to Spark Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Journey
  
  
• Previous solo episode: What If It Works Out?
  
  
• Podcast love: Older Women & Friends
  — A beautiful show about embracing midlife and aging with wisdom, courage, and joy hosted by my friend Jane Leder.

If this episode resonates with you, I’d love it if you’d share it with a friend who could use a reminder that slowing down isn’t lazy — it’s necessary.

Because pausing isn’t wasted time. It’s where our next bold step begins. 💛

🎧 Listen now and be reminded: pausing isn’t wasted time—it’s the space where we realign, recharge, and rediscover ourselves.

Until next time, amazing ones—keep pausing, ke

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What if reinvention in midlife isn’t a total life overhaul but a choice to change your mind and bet on yourself?

In this candid conversation, Laurie Gerber, dating coach, shares how being fired, reworking a marriage, and reframing menopause led her to reinvent life — and dating after 50 — with unapologetic positivity.

Expect practical mindset shifts, a no-nonsense approach to dating, and concrete next steps to move from fear to action.

What we cover:

• Laurie's turning points: getting fired, marriage pivot, and choosing reinvention
• Why past ≠ future: the mindset shift every dater needs
• How to curate what you consume (media, conversations, negativity)
• Menopause: ditching the rabbit hole of doom and reclaiming agency
• Practical moves: hire a coach, name the dream, make a plan, be accountable

Key takeaways:

• You don’t have to believe everything you think. Change the thought; change the outcome.
• Reinvention can be forced — and liberating. Sudden endings often open new doors.
• Curate your inputs. Unsubscribe from narratives that don’t serve your midlife story.
• Plan + accountability = action. Say the dream, make a plan, get help, and do the work.

Links & resources:

• Download Wendy’s freebie — Do It Scared ebook (free): A short, powerful guide to help you face fear, take one bold step, and spark your midlife reinvention. 👉 https://reinventionrebels.com/do-it-scared/
• Register for Laurie’s FREE webinar: 3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love without Repeated Disappointments — www.lauriegerber.com/webinar
  
  Learn:
  • The biggest mistake women make that keeps them from happily-ever-after
  • The 3 essential ingredients for long-term commitment
  • Laurie's 3-date strategy to find your soulmate in WAY fewer dates
• Laurie Gerber — website / contact: www.lauriegerber.com
  
• What Wendy’s listening to: Older Women & Friends with Jane Leder — a warm, wise podcast celebrating older women’s stories.

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Have you ever felt stuck between self-doubt and self-trust? In this week’s solo episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, I’m diving into how we can build our boldness muscle—one small step at a time.

I know a little about midlife boldness because I’m in a season of practicing it myself. I’m doing some things scared and learning to trust my own voice. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:
✨ How self-doubt shows up and why it’s often part of the reinvention process
✨ The difference between playing it safe and betting on yourself
✨ My journey from launching this podcast five years ago (with zero experience!) to winning a Women Who Podcast Magazine podcast award this year
✨ How stepping onto a big stage at a cybersecurity leadership summit helped me uncover my love of speaking and empowering others
✨ Why building your boldness muscle is one of the most powerful ways to fuel your midlife reinvention

If you’ve ever wondered how to move from hesitation to action, or from second-guessing to self-belief, this episode is for you.

💡 Remember: self-trust isn’t built overnight. It’s a practice. Every time you choose to back yourself, you’re making your reinvention stronger.

🎧 Related Episode: Reinvention at Midlife: "What if it Works Out?"
— a powerful companion to today’s conversation that flips the script on fear.

💝 Free Gift: Don’t forget to grab my guide, 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife. It’s full of ideas and sparks to help you keep building that boldness muscle.

🎙️ Podcast I Love: I also want to lift up my friend Jennifer Fink’s show, the Fading Memories Podcast. It’s an empowering, informative, and uplifting resource for caregivers of people with dementia. Jennifer offers wisdom, tools, and hope for anyone walking that journey—you won’t want to miss it.

💌 Loved this episode? Pass it along to your favorite midlife bestie! Boldness grows even bigger when we cheer each other on—so hit share and spread the Reinvention Rebels love. Thank you!

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What if your boldest chapter begins after 65?

At a time when many people are winding down, Sheila Agnew chose to bet on herself and step into an entirely new path — becoming a personal trainer at 65 and inspiring older adults to embrace strength, confidence, and possibility.

Now, at 74, Sheila is thriving! She's living proof that it’s never too late to dream bigger, start fresh, and shine brighter. But her story isn’t just about fitness. It’s about faith, resilience, and the quiet power of small steps that lead to extraordinary transformation.

In this conversation, Sheila shares how a chance encounter at a local gym led her to uncover a passion for helping older adults reach their fitness goals, why she believes in starting small, and how even life’s hardest moments — including a battle with early-stage breast cancer — became opportunities for growth, purpose, and deeper joy.

If you’ve ever thought it’s “too late” to make a change, this episode will challenge that belief and ignite your own possibilities.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Reinvention at Any Age – How Sheila reinvented herself at 65 and became a thriving personal trainer
💡 A Spark of Opportunity – The surprising moment that led her to this bold new path
🌱 Start Small, Grow Big – Why starting small can lead to big, lasting change
🙏 Faith & Resilience – How self-belief and community fueled her strength during breast cancer
💖 Serving Through Your Gifts – The power of inspiring and uplifting others
🌟 Thriving at 74 – Why Sheila proves that 74 can be just the beginning

Connect with Sheila:

Instagram: @sheilafitfiftyplus
YouTube: @sheilafitfiftyplus
TikTok: @sheilafit50plus

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

🎧 Start Your Own Reinvention Journey – My audio course, Midlife Reinvention from the Inside Out: 8 Essentials to Greenlight Your Life, will guide you step by step to create a life you love.
👉 Learn more here

🌐 Listen to More Episodes – Get inspired by other incredible midlife reinvention stories at ReinventionRebels.com

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What if the thing you’ve been dreaming about doesn’t fall apart…but actually works out?

So often in midlife, we get stuck in a cycle of “what if it fails?” thinking. What if people judge me? What if I’m too old? What if I’m not ready?

But here’s the game-changing question I want you to hold close: What if it works out?

In this solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, I’m exploring how shifting the question changes everything in your midlife reinvention journey. Instead of focusing on fear, you can root yourself in possibility and courage.

✨ In this episode, I share:

• Why our brains are wired to default to fear, and how to break the cycle
• A personal story about flipping my perspective from doubt to daring
• The profound nugget that helped me win a Women Who Podcast Award (Mary Newell’s reminder that she is her own heroine at 75)
• How you can start building your own “what if it works out” mindset today

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to see your reinvention through a whole new lens, one that reminds you that the best is yet to come.

🎁 Free Gift for You: Stay tuned until the end where I’ll share how you can get my free guide, 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife. It’s packed with ideas to spark your next bold move.

The truth: reinvention isn’t about playing small. It’s about believing in yourself enough to imagine the best-case scenario.

Resources & Links:

• Grab your free guide: 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife
• Listen to Mary Newell’s inspiring episode, No Finish Line: Mary Newell on Running, Reinvention & Defying Age at 74
• Follow me on Instagram for daily reinvention inspiration: @reinventionrebels
  
  

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What if the secret to your next bold move isn’t outside of you, but within?

In this empowering episode, intuitive coach and reinvention guide Ronnie Ann Ryan shares how tuning into your inner wisdom can be the key to navigating midlife reinvention with more ease, confidence, and clarity.

Ronnie knows firsthand the power of trusting the signs, building your “intuition muscle,” and embracing the unknown. Through personal stories and practical tools, she invites us to stop second-guessing ourselves and start leaning into our natural intuitive gifts.

Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply curious about what’s next, this conversation will inspire you to listen more deeply, follow the breadcrumbs, and boldly pursue the possibilities calling your name.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• 👂 How to recognize and trust your intuitive nudges
• 🤝 Why building a “reinvention dream team” can help you stay aligned and supported
• 🧘‍♀️ Simple ways to practice using your intuition in everyday decisions
• 💡 How setbacks and missteps can still move you forward
• 🧭 The role of signs, synchronicity, and self-awareness in shaping your next chapter

This is a must-listen for any midlife woman ready to ditch doubt, claim her inner knowing, and step into a more empowered version of herself.

✨ You already have the wisdom within. Ronnie shows you how to use it.

Connect with Ronnie:

• Website: intuitiveedge.biz
• LinkedIn: @ronnieannryan
• Instagram: @ronnieannryan

Resources & Links:

• 🎁 Grab your free gift: 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife - wonderful ideas to spark your next reinvention!
• If you're looking for inspiration to thrive in your next act, don’t miss Wellness Wednesday with Sally Duplantier. Her free monthly webinars are full of practical, science-backed tips for living well at any age. Visit MyZingLife.com to sign up and start reimagining what’s possible.

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Kick your midlife fears and uncertainty to the curb and start your Reinvention Rebels journey today. Learn about my audio program, Midlife Reinvention From The Inside Out: 8 Essentials to Greenlight Your Life.

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Have you ever felt the nudge to try something new…but weren’t sure you were ready?

In this solo episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like to bet on yourself in midlife — even when you don’t have it all figured out.

Reinvention isn’t about having the perfect plan, it’s about trusting the next right step, embracing the unknown, and showing up with curiosity.

I’ll share what’s unfolding in my own reinvention story (yes, another one!) and how making small, soul-led bets is helping me build confidence, clarity, and momentum. Spoiler alert: it’s messy, meaningful, and totally worth it.

Whether you’re just beginning to dream again or already mid-plot twist, this episode will remind you:

You don’t need to have it all figured out to take the first step.

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why reinvention is a process, not a finish line
• How small “bets” on yourself can lead to big breakthroughs
• A peek into my current (still-unfolding) reinvention
• Encouragement for anyone feeling stuck, uncertain, or hesitant
• The power of self-trust, even in the unknown

Resources & Links:
🎁 Grab your free gift: 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife
🎙️ Check out The Ageless Traveler podcast by Adriane Berg: Lifelong travel tips, joy-filled adventures, and a free ebook to make travel easier at any age: agelesstraveler.com

Let’s Connect:
Loved this episode? DM me on Instagram @reinventionrebels and let me know how you’re betting on yourself these days.

🌟 If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more midlife women find their way to bold reinvention!

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What happens when life throws you into a caregiving role you never expected?

For professional organizer Janet Taylor, it meant putting her business on hold, stepping up for her beloved mom, and discovering a new layer of strength, purpose, and reinvention.

In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, Janet shares how she navigated the intense, emotional, and often overwhelming journey of midlife caregiving — and how her organizing superpowers became her greatest ally.

✨ You’ll hear how Janet:

• 🌿 Reinvented herself in midlife when her caregiving role became all-consuming
• 🧩 Used organization systems to manage her mother’s care, medications, and finances
• 🫶 Learned to ask for help and build a support system to avoid burnout
• 🎙️ Discovered her voice and became a powerful advocate in medical settings
• ⏸️ Took a pause after caregiving to rest, reflect, and welcome new professional opportunities

Janet’s story reminds us that reinvention often begins in the most unexpected places — and that even in the midst of challenge, we can rise, reclaim our voice, and find clarity through the chaos.

🎯 Whether you're a caregiver, an organizer at heart, or a midlife woman searching for your next chapter, Janet’s wisdom will touch your soul and inspire you to take empowered steps forward.

Connect with Janet Taylor

• Website: janetmtaylor.com
• Instagram: @janettheorganizer

🎙️ More Great Listening

👉 Missed last week’s episode? Don’t miss the fun and wisdom in Midlife Private Parts: Dina Aronson & Dina Alvarez on Reinvention, Visibility & Owning Your Story – Listen here

👉 Check out my friend Adriene Berg's podcast, The Ageless Traveler, to discover enticing locations, luxury travel for less, grandparent and solo travel,
adventure itineraries, and meet the people who make travel easy.

🎁 Free Gift Just for You!

Need some inspiration to kickstart your own reinvention? Grab my free guide:
💡 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife — practical, playful, and powerful ideas to help you take bold steps forward.

Ready to hear how organizing isn’t just for closets — but for reclaiming your life, your voice, and your power? 🎧 Listen now and be inspired by Janet’s beautiful journey of care and courage.

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Kick your midlife fears and uncertainty to the curb and start your Reinvention Rebels journey today. Learn about my audio program, Midlife Reinvention From The Inside Out: 8 Essentials to Greenlight Your Life.

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