The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Hormone Health, Divorce Recovery, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully, Finding Purpose

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/  

 

 👉 Connect with Becky
https://marriagecrisismanager.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorbecky/

New program! https://marriagecrisismanager.com/product/two-month-marriage-crisis-oversight-coaching-accelerated-intensive/

 

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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/ 

 

👉 Connect with Jana
Get your Cooch Ball and get healthy! https://bloombetter.life/wendy

https://www.instagram.com/jana.danielson/

https://janadanielson.com/

 

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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.

 

What You’ll Learn

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!

 

👉 Connect with Dr. Brooke

Website: https://www.brookescheller.com
Get Dr. Brooke's FREE 3-Day Nutrition Plan to Support Your Alcohol-Free Goals: https://www.brookescheller.com/3dayplan
IG: @drbrookescheller.com

 

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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/

 

👉 Connect with Kurtis Lee Thomas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfromthestars/
www.Instagram.com/ManFromTheStars
www.BreathworkDetox.com

 

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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!

 

👉 Connect with Melissa

https://www.itsmelissavogelfitness.com/
https://www.instagram.com/itsmelissavogel/

 

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https://wendyvalentine.com

 

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https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/

 

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https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/