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 is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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
Embracing Midlife Joy and Adventure | Staci Berkovitz
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In this playful and inspiring episode, Wendy sits down with Staci Berkovitz, author of Naked at 50, to talk about what happens when you stop waiting for life to happen and start saying yes to it instead. From walking the Camino to visiting a nudist resort, Staci shares how she embraced 50 new experiences at 50 and why the real secret ingredients to midlife joy are vulnerability, humor, and presence. Through it all, she discovered the beauty of embracing discomfort, letting go of expectations, and writing a new narrative for this chapter of life. Whether you’re navigating a milestone birthday or simply craving more freedom, this episode is your permission slip to do things differently and delight in the unexpected.
About Staci:
Staci Berkovitz is an Integrative Corporate Health Coach. Known for her expertise in mindfulness and her infectious love for laughter, she helps her clients tackle stress with confidence. Staci comes equipped with a wealth of wellness certifications. She is a National Board-Certified Health Coach, Author, Global Presenter, Certified Integrative Somatic Practitioner, Certified Meditation Leader, Certified Mindfulness for Kids Instructor, Certified Positive Psychology Coach, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, and certified in Zumba, Stretch, and Yoga. She’s also a Group Fitness Instructor.
Most importantly, Staci is someone who’s navigated her own share of stressful life events, and through those experiences, she’s learned how to find peace in the midst of chaos—both inside and out. With years of experience as a corporate wellness professional, Staci is here to provide support your team where it is most needed.
Connect with Staci:
On Instagram @nakedat50 or @livingontheexhale
Her Podcast: Living On the Exhale
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