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
146 episodes
Permission to Begin Again in Your 60s (or at Any Age): Trusting Yourself in Midlife
Permission to Begin Again in Your 60s (or at Any Age): Trusting Yourself in MidlifeWhat does it really mean to give yourself permission to begin again—especially in midlife?In this solo episode, Wendy explores why
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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20:56
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Reinventing at 61: How I’m Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure)
How I’m Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure)As a new year begins, many of us feel the pressure to rush into resolutions, big goals, and nonstop productivity. In this short solo episode of Rein...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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19:53
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If This Holiday Season Feels Tender, You’re Not Doing It Wrong: Permission to Be Where You Are
🌿 Episode DescriptionNot every holiday season feels joyful — and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.In this gentle solo episode, I share a heartfelt reflection for anyone moving through a tender, heavy, or quieter-than-expect...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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14:32
Reinventing at 56: How Yvonne Marchese Turned Playfulness Into Her Midlife Superpower
At 48, breaking up with her snooze button sparked a major shift for Yvonne Marchese. What began as one small change opened the door to reconnecting with herself, challenging ageist beliefs, and rediscovering what is possible in midlife. Now at ...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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37:51
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The Midlife Gratitude Reset: 3 Ways to Break Through Stuckness This Thanksgiving
A Thanksgiving re-release with fresh perspective. In this episode, I explore how gratitude, midlife reinvention, and the lessons we gain from failure, wisdom, and support systems can help us move through mi...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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18:47
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Five Years of Reinvention Rebels: 5 Bold Lessons from Betting on Myself at Midlife
Five years, countless stories, and endless reinventions. 🎙️ In this special anniversary episode, I’m celebrating the journey of Reinvention Rebels — sharing five bold lessons I’ve learned about courage, consistency, and betting on myse...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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10:34
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Midlife Reinvention at 58: How Laureen Let Go, Reimagined Aging, and Reclaimed Her Authentic Self
💜 Episode DescriptionAt 58, Laureen found herself in the middle of an unexpected transformation — an empty nest, menopause, and an allergic reaction that ended decades of hair dye. What began as l...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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32:41
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The Power of the Pause: How Slowing Down Fuels Your Midlife Reinvention
✨ 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 bea...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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Dating After 50 and the Power of Reinvention: A Conversation with Laurie Gerber
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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44:27
Midlife Reinvention: From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust -- Build Your Boldness Muscle
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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12:52
Too Late to Reinvent? Sheila Agnew Proves You Wrong at 74!
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 inspi...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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42:28
Reinvention at Midlife: “What If It Works Out?”
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 r...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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11:56
Reinvention, Intuition & Midlife: Ronnie Ann Ryan on Strengthening Your Intuition for Bold Moves
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 mid...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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32:03
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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