say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention: Real Stories, Bold Moves
Say YES to Yourself! is a top midlife podcast for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are reinventing their lives and navigating major life transitions.
This podcast is for you if you're asking:
1. Why do I feel lost as a woman in midlife?
2. Who am I now that my kids are grown and I have an empty nest?
3. Is it too late to reinvent myself in my 40s or 50s?
4. How do I rebuild after a divorce or a major life change?
5. Why do I feel guilty for wanting more for myself in midlife?
6. How do I stop people-pleasing and start putting myself first?
7. How do women reinvent themselves after caregiving or burnout?
8. How do I rebuild confidence and trust myself again in midlife?
9. How do I navigate a midlife transition without losing myself?
10. How do I make a career pivot in midlife that actually feels aligned?
Each week, host Wendy Harrop interviews inspiring women who are reinventing their lives in midlife. From career changes and creative pursuits to empty nest transitions and personal breakthroughs, you'll hear real stories of midlife transformation, courage, and joy.
Topics include: midlife reinvention, starting over after 40, second chapter living, empty nest syndrome, midlife career change, women's empowerment, personal growth for women over 50, midlife transitions, rebuilding after divorce, and finding yourself again in midlife.
Say YES to Yourself! is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.
Your best chapter starts now.
say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention: Real Stories, Bold Moves
Overcoming Perfectionism and Fear | Chris Janssen
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In this episode, Wendy hosts Chris Janssen who shares her journey of writing her second book, "Grace Yourself: How to Show Up for the Sober Life You Want," and shares powerful insights about perfectionism, self-sabotage, and the courage to share our stories. As a coach who works with high achievers and perfectionists, Chris discusses the crucial distinction between healthy achievement and harmful perfectionism, while candidly sharing her path to sobriety and the unexpected lessons from her 2020 relapse. She offers practical tools for transforming limiting beliefs and emphasizes the importance of taking action in recovery. Through authentic conversation about resistance, fear, and the power of showing up, Chris demonstrates how saying yes to our calling – even when it feels uncomfortable – can lead to profound personal growth and the ability to help others.
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Her Books:
Grace Yourself: How to Show up for the Sober Life You Want
Living All In: How to Show Up for the Life You Want
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