Reinvention Rebels
đĽ Bold Women. Big Dreams. Zero Apologies. đĽ
Hey you â yes, you! The midlife (or better) woman wondering: Is this all there is?
Spoiler alert: Itâs not.
You can be the architect of your life.
Welcome to Reinvention Rebels, the podcast where women 50â90+ kick doubt to the curb, chase big dreams, and prove itâs never too late to shake things up.
Iâm your host, Wendy Battles â cybersecurity geek by day, midlife reinvention architect by night. It took me 54 years to find my fire, and now Iâm here to help you light yours.
Every week, youâll meet badass women who have become the architects of their life, rewriting the midlife rulebook â running marathons at 72, starting businesses, embracing their silver hair, finding love, or finally doing that thing theyâve 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!
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Episodes
139 episodes
The Power of the Pause: How Slowing Down Fuels Your Midlife Reinvention
⨠Episode Description Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do in midlife isnât doing at all...itâs 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 isnât 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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45:53
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 weekâs solo episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, Iâm diving into how we can build our boldness muscleâone 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 â becoming a personal trainer at 65 and inspi...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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43:55
Reinvention at Midlife: âWhat If It Works Out?â
What if the thing youâve been dreaming about doesnât fall apartâŚbut actually works out?So often in midlife, we get stuck in a cycle of âwhat if it fails?â thinking. What if people judge me? What if Iâm too old? What if Iâm 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 isnât 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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33:30
Midlife Reinvention Plot Twist? Bet on You! (Even as You Figure It Out)
Have you ever felt the nudge to try something newâŚbut werenât sure you were ready? In this solo episode, Iâm sharing what it really looks like to bet on yourself in midlife â even when you donât 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 CaregivingâOne 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 âWho am I to do this?â and start asking âWhy not me?â You get Midlife Private Partsâa 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? đĽAt 74, Mary Newell isnât slowing downâsheâs 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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43:47
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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 menopauseâand it rocked her w...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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38:00
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Betting on Herself at 62: Diane Britt Smithâs 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 thatâredefining 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, Iâm 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 â 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 brandâand sparked a bold midlife reinvention?Thatâs 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-compassionâa 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, Donât Care: Midlife Liberation Through Self-Acceptance with Robin Salls
If youâre a midlife woman, chances are youâve thought about your greying hairâwhether to embrace it, color it, or figure out whatâs next. Sound familiar? đ¤No matter where you are in your hair journey, this episode is for you!Iâm 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 Newellâs Running Journey
Are you ready to redefine whatâs possible at any age? Dive into this âbest-ofâ 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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58:40
Midlife Reinvention Unleashed â Celebrating the Highlights of Season 6: Bold, Midlife Women âOwning 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
đ§ Welcome to 2025: Your Year of Bold Breakthroughs!Happy New Year, Rebels! Itâs 2025, and thereâs no better time to embrace purpose, possibility, and bold breakthroughs. In this episode, Iâm 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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