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 is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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
Five Pillars of Vibrant Living | Nancy Waring
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Featuring Sara Dale (Ep 147), Dena Jansen (Ep 125), Sherry Lukey (Ep 128), Lisa DeAngelis (Ep 173), Alex Lalak (Ep 187), Silvia Subirana (Ep 197) and upcoming guests Julia Henning and Connie Jefferson.
In this uplifting episode, Wendy welcomes Nancy Waring, author of The Vibrant Sage, to explore the five pillars of vibrant living: breath, movement, nutrition, sleep, and purpose. Nancy shares how trusting her inner wisdom transformed her health, career, and joy. From marathons to mindfulness, she reminds us that while aging is inevitable, how we show up for it is a choice, and it gets to feel expansive, aligned, and deeply fulfilling.
About Nancy:
Nancy is a health coach, 500-hour certified yoga teacher, and former speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience in health and wellness. Nancy’s passion lies in empowering adults to embrace vibrant living through mindfulness, science-based strategies, and purposeful habits. Her career began in speech pathology, where she honed her skills in client-centered care, a foundation that continues to inform her personalized approach to health and happiness. Nancy’s mission is to inspire individuals to reconnect with their inner wisdom and live with energy, clarity, and purpose.
Get her book: The Vibrant Sage: Arousing Energy for Health and Happiness
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