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 is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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
Structured Thinking for Freedom and Clarity | Davina Stanley
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In this intimate conversation, host Wendy sits down with global nomad, communication strategist, and author Davina Stanley, who takes us on her remarkable journey from teaching in Adelaide to building a life across four continents. With the warmth of old friends catching up, Davina and Wendy explore how constant relocation shapes one's sense of home and community—from navigating bear country in Seattle to finding familiar rhythms in unfamiliar places. At the heart of Davina's story lies her pioneering work in "Structured Thinking," a methodology she's mastered to help leaders and teams communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact. Having recently authored two complementary books, "Elevate" and "Engage," Davina reveals how her framework empowers executives and team members alike to craft cohesive narratives that accelerate the decision-making process. Whether you're facing life transitions or seeking to communicate your ideas more effectively, this conversation between Wendy and Davina offers a glimpse into how thoughtful structure creates freedom in both personal and professional spheres.
About Davina:
"I love the ‘Ah, got it' that comes when a client finds the breakthrough idea lurking beneath all the fluff. Helping them surface the big idea that they were struggling to articulate is magic. As is learning new things. Every day. That might be things about my clients or how to tweak my own style to help them achieve the maximum lift in communication quality in the minimum time. In helping clients from almost everywhere over the last 25+ years, I build on my experience at work and in life. I joke that I am likely the only kindergarten teacher hired by McKinsey. I am certainly one of a very few that Barbara Minto approved to teach the Pyramid Principle. Jokes aside, combining teaching, corporate communication and consulting experience with the school of life helps me meet my clients where they are at."
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