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 is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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
Living with Intention and Saying No Gracefully | Amy Chambers
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In this inspiring conversation, Wendy is joined by coach and author Amy Chambers to explore what it means to live with intention. Amy shares how a history of people-pleasing led to burnout—and how everything changed when she created a personal vision statement that helped her prioritize what really matters. From leaving board commitments to protect her writing time to walking out of a high-stakes meeting to honor her weekly run club, Amy models what it looks like to honor your own values with clarity and grace. She shares a practical three-step script for boundary-setting and reframes the act of saying no as an empowering choice. If you've ever felt stuck in overcommitment or guilt, this episode is your permission slip to lead your life on purpose.
About Amy:
Amy Chambers is an Executive Coach, Life Coach, Leadership Consultant, Speaker, and Author. Her two books, 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. of Powerful People, were both #1 Amazon bestsellers.
Prior to starting her own business, Amy spent 21 years in financial services. She was most recently the Chief Operating Officer for SkyOne Federal Credit Union. She has over 15 years of leadership experience, including a decade in Regional Director or Chief roles. During her corporate career, she led over 500 people to success. Amy holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Southern California.
In her personal time, Amy is an avid runner. Amy has run over 240 half marathons, 12 full marathons, and hundreds of other races, totaling 14,000 miles. She’s originally from Buffalo, New York but now calls Long Beach, CA home.
Connect with Amy:
Get her books: 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. (use coupon code VIRTUES10) and 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. (use coupon code HABITS10)
On Instagram @amymc
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