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

What if spirituality didn’t require rules, labels, or a rigid belief system? In this uplifting and refreshingly real conversation, Wendy sits down with licensed psychotherapist and author Faith Freed to explore DIY Spirituality — a playful, empowering approach to charting your own sacred path.

 

Together, they dive into soul care versus self-care, building a spiritual “playlist” that fits your life, balancing the mystical with the practical, and why you actually have to take action (yes, baby steps count!) to co-create with the universe. If you’ve ever felt spiritually curious but resistant to dogma, this episode will help you tune into your own frequency and reconnect with your true self.

 

What You’ll Learn

How to create your own “DIY spirituality” practice without guilt, pressure, or labels

Why midlife is the perfect time to question beliefs and reconnect with your soul

The power of sacred habits — and how to build your own spiritual playlist

How to balance spiritual connection with real-world action (co-creation in motion!)

Why tuning into yourself is the first step to tuning into something greater

 

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https://faithfreed.com

https://diyspirituality.com  

 

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In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, Wendy sits down with Dr. Maria Sophocles, menopause expert and author of The Bedroom Gap, to talk about what’s really happening to our bodies, hormones, and intimate relationships in midlife.

 

From hormone replacement therapy and surgical menopause to desire, pleasure, and closing the “bedroom gap,” this episode busts outdated myths, delivers science-backed truth, and offers real hope for feeling better—physically, emotionally, and relationally—at this stage of life.

 

What You’ll Learn:

Why hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is about more than symptom relief—it’s about long-term health

The truth about menopause, bone health, brain health, and longevity

What the “bedroom gap” is and why it widens in midlife relationships

How intimacy, connection, and pleasure can evolve (and improve) after 40

Simple, empowering ways to reclaim confidence and connection in this chapter of life

 

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https://mariasophoclesmd.com

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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

 

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https://www.colettejanefehr.com

 

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https://wendyvalentine.com

 

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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

 

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✨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/

 

👉 Connect with Israa

https://www.israanasir.com/toxic-productivity
https://israanasir.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/well.guide/

 

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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.

 

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✨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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https://marriagecrisismanager.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doctorbecky/

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