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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.❤️ All the goods: https://wendyvalentine.com🎤 Nominate a Guest: http://midlifemakeoverguest.com

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December 2, 2025 ∙ 64 mins

306 ✨ Your Cosmic Blueprint: How Astrology Reveals Purpose, Timing & Reinvention with Tara Redfield

In this magical, mind-opening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy sits down with modern astrologer and podcast host Tara Redfield to explore how astrology can be a powerful tool for navigating midlife reinvention.   Tara breaks down what a natal chart really is, why those midlife “crisis” years are actually written in the stars, […]
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November 25, 2025 ∙ 64 mins

305 🌱 The Superfood to Reverse Aging & Manage Menopause with Dr. Catharine Arnston of ENERGYbits

In this fascinating conversation, Wendy sits down with Dr. Catharine Arnston — algae nutrition expert and founder of ENERGYbits — to explore the tiny superfood that’s transforming modern health.   From boosting energy and protecting mitochondria to easing menopause symptoms and supporting longevity, algae may be the most powerful (and overlooked) tool in your midlife […]
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November 18, 2025 ∙ 49 mins

304 🎙️ Grow a Successful Purpose-Driven Online Business with Stefanie Gass

In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy talks with Christian business and podcast coach Stefanie Gass about purpose, calling, and why midlife is the perfect time to begin again. Stefanie shares her journey from corporate success to surrender, healing, and ultimately building a thriving God-led business—and how simple obedience and messy action […]
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November 11, 2025 ∙ 52 mins

303 🌈 Peaceful Divorce and Positive Co-Parenting with Gabriella Pomare

In this candid conversation, family lawyer and author Gabriella Pomare shares how to move from conflict to collaboration after divorce. We dig into co-parenting with grace (even with a difficult or narcissistic ex), her four Pillars of Communication—listen, pause, reflect, respond—plus boundaries, parallel parenting, and putting kids at the center (not in the middle). If […]
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November 4, 2025 ∙ 53 mins

302 🌟 Progress Over Perfection: A Journey of Self-Discovery with Monica Packer

In this powerful conversation, Wendy Valentine sits down with habits and identity coach—and recovering perfectionist—Monica Packer to unpack why perfectionism keeps midlife women stuck on the sidelines and how to choose progress over perfection. Monica shares her 2015 “aha” moment, explains the perfectionism pendulum (overachieving ↔ underachieving), and shows how self-compassion—not shame—creates sustainable change. You’ll […]
Midlife Makeover Show with Wendy Valentine

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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.

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