Reinvention Rebels
🔥 Bold Women. Big Dreams. Zero Apologies. 🔥
Hey you — yes, you! The midlife (or better) woman wondering: Is this all there is?
Spoiler alert: It’s not.
You can be the architect of your life.
Welcome to Reinvention Rebels, the podcast where women 50–90+ kick doubt to the curb, chase big dreams, and prove it’s never too late to shake things up.
I’m your host, Wendy Battles — cybersecurity geek by day, midlife reinvention architect by night. It took me 54 years to find my fire, and now I’m here to help you light yours.
Every week, you’ll meet badass women who have become the architects of their life, rewriting the midlife rulebook — running marathons at 72, starting businesses, embracing their silver hair, finding love, or finally doing that thing they’ve always wanted.
Ready to stop waiting and start reinventing?
Your inner Reinvention Rebel is calling. It's time to consciously design the midlife you want to live. Let's go!
🎧 Tune in: www.reinventionrebels.com
🎁 Snag your FREE guide → 100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife: https://reinventionrebels.com/100/
Episodes
133 episodes
Midlife Reinvention Plot Twist? Bet on You! (Even as You Figure It Out)
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.&nbs...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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13:58
How Janet Taylor Reinvented Herself Through Midlife Caregiving—One Organized System at a Time
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, p...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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Midlife Private Parts: Dina Aronson & Dina Alvarez on Reinvention, Visibility & Owning Your Story
What happens when two bold midlife women stop asking “Who am I to do this?” and start asking “Why not me?” You get Midlife Private Parts—a revealing, empowering new anthology that explores the raw, real, and often unspoken truths about...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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No Finish Line: Mary Newell on Running, Reinvention & Defying Age at 74
What would you attempt if you stopped letting age define your limits? 💥At 74, Mary Newell isn’t slowing down—she’s speeding up.Three years after she first joined us on the podcast, Mary is back and more unstoppable than eve...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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Age Boldly: How Rachel Lankester Is Flipping the Script on Midlife and Menopause
Age Boldly: Rachel Lancaster on Midlife, Menopause & MagnificenceWhat if a midlife diagnosis could change your life for the better?At 41, Rachel Lankester was told she was in early menopause—and it rocked her w...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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Betting on Herself at 62: Diane Britt Smith’s Bold Pivot to Acting and Midlife Reinvention
What happens when you quiet the doubts, follow your curiosity, and bet on yourself in midlife?At 62, Diane Britt Smith is doing just that—redefining retirement and stepping boldly into a new second act career as a commercial act...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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Midlife Reinvention: My Journey of Betting On Myself (and not looking back!)
In this short but powerful solo episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new season of Reinvention Rebels with a personal reflection on what it really means to bet on yourself in midlife.At 55, I decided to take a chance on something th...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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7:12
Born to Rise: The Reinvention Rebels Season 7 Trailer
Welcome to Season 7 of Reinvention Rebels — the podcast where midlife women rise, shine, and boldly reinvent what's next.In this short trailer, host Wendy Battles invites you to rediscover your power, reimagine your purpose, and...
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Season 7
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2:13
Midlife Bold: Angel Cornelius on Building a Beauty Brand That Celebrates Aging
What if a tiny idea cooked up in your kitchen at 56 turned into a national beauty brand—and sparked a bold midlife reinvention?That’s exactly what happened to Angel Cornelius, a healthcare administrator turned beauty entrepreneur ...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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The Midlife Superpower: Dr. Ellen Albertson on Self-Compassion & Reinvention
What if the key to rocking midlife with more confidence, joy, and ease was already within you? Spoiler alert: it is! And that key is self-compassion—a powerful superpower that can transform how you navigate midlife and beyond.Dr. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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From Self-Doubt to Self-Permission: How Natalie Wester Embraced Midlife Confidence
What happens when you stop letting self-doubt hold you back and start giving yourself permission to explore, grow, and reinvent?For Natalie Wester, it meant stepping into a life of adventure, self-discovery, and midlife confide...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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Grey Hair, Don’t Care: Midlife Liberation Through Self-Acceptance with Robin Salls
If you’re a midlife woman, chances are you’ve thought about your greying hair—whether to embrace it, color it, or figure out what’s next. Sound familiar? 🤔No matter where you are in your hair journey, this episode is for you!I’m r...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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No Expiration Date: Carolyn Doelling on Reinvention, Style & Breaking Barriers in Her 70s
Who says you can't reinvent yourself as you age?Imagine feeling invisible after retirement, only to find yourself on runways and magazine pages, redefining what it means to be beautiful at 74. Revolutionizing the fashi...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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Reinventing at 55, Thriving in Her 70s: Mary Newell’s Running Journey
Are you ready to redefine what’s possible at any age? Dive into this “best-of” episode, where we revisit the inspiring journey of Mary Newell, a true embodiment of reinvention and resilience. At 55, Mary took her first steps into running...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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58:29
Midlife Reinvention Unleashed – Celebrating the Highlights of Season 6: Bold, Midlife Women “Owning Their Awesome" to Reinvent Themselves
Join us for a heartfelt celebration of midlife reinvention, as we wrap up season six of the Reinvention Rebels podcast with inspiring stories of women who have boldly redefined their lives in midlife and beyond.We're revisiting the empo...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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Midlife Reinvention in 2025: Reflection, Breakthroughs, and Bold New Beginnings
🎧 Welcome to 2025: Your Year of Bold Breakthroughs!Happy New Year, Rebels! It’s 2025, and there’s no better time to embrace purpose, possibility, and bold breakthroughs. In this episode, I’m inviting you to kickstart your reinvent...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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Seasonal Serenity: Creating Healthy Boundaries to Protect Your Peace in a Busy Holiday World
Can setting boundaries during the holiday season lead to a more joyful experience for you and your loved ones? In our latest episode, we tackle the often-overlooked importance of establishing healthy boundaries to prioritize self-c...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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15:58
Reinventing Your Holidays: Micro-Joy and Self-Care Tips with Dr. Sheryl Barnes
The holidays are upon us which usually means too much stress and not enough self-care. Make this the year you reinvent the holidays and welcome in more peace and being present. Listen to this inspiring episode to help you reimagine what's possi...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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Fierce at 57 - Tricky Miki's Midlife Remix: From Bar Owner to Filmmaker to DJ and Beyond
What if you could completely transform your life at any stage? Find inspiration from my guest, Tricky Miki, a remarkable filmmaker, DJ, producer, and entrepreneur who has fearlessly danced through diverse realms of the entertainmen...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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Overcoming Midlife Stuckness with Gratitude: 3 Empowering Reinvention Strategies
🎙️In this special Thanksgiving episode of Reinvention Rebels, we dive into how gratitude can be a powerful ally in facing midlife challenges. Let’s unlock joy and growth together and kick midlife stuckness to the curb!🌟 Key Highlights...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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Cultivating Midlife Friendships: How to Create Joyful, Authentic Connections with Wendy Hutchinson
Today, we delve into the transformative journey of midlife friendships, exploring how these connections can enrich our lives as we grow and evolve. Years ago, I met Wendy Hutchinson online, a chance encounter that blossomed into a ...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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Celebrating Midlife & Menopause Transitions: Rediscovering Self Through Women’s Empowerment Ceremonies with Angie Litvinoff
Episode SummaryWhat if you could redefine midlife as a time of empowerment, authenticity, and purpose? This episode promises to inspire and enlighten as we explore the transformative potential of menopause and midlife reinvention. <...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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Empowered Pause: Redefining Menopause as a Journey of Reinvention & Joy
Welcome to this transformative episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast! As we celebrate World Menopause Day on October 18 and recognize October as Menopause Month, we delve into the empowering potential of menopause. Discover the...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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27:39
How I’m Changing the World One Vagina at a Time with Kate Wells: Helping Menopausal Women Love Sex Again
🌟Welcome to another empowering episode of Reinvention Rebels, where we celebrate the journeys of bold and unapologetic women redefining their midlife and beyond. 🌟This week, I’m thrilled to introduce Kate Wells, a trailblazer dedicated ...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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Reinvention at 52: How I’m Empowering Midlife Women to Navigate Menopause Joyfully with Dixie Lincoln-Nichols
In this episode, join me as I dive deep into the inspiring reinvention story of Dixie Lincoln Nichols. Dixie’s tale is one of self-care, courage, and the unwavering commitment to support women’s health during menopause. 🌟Key Points from ...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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