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 is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.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
Healthy Boundaries Without the Guilt | Jennifer Febel
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In this transformative conversation, Wendy sits down with author and emotional resiliency coach Jennifer Febel to explore her game-changing book, How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Like a D*ck). Jennifer reframes boundaries not as walls that keep people out, but as pathways to deeper connection and more authentic relationships. She shares her practical three-step “Boundaries Blueprint” to help you navigate tough conversations without putting others on the defensive or casting yourself as the bad guy. With a blend of professional insight and personal experience, Jennifer unpacks the subtle but crucial differences between setting healthy boundaries and creating emotional ultimatums. She shows how intentional language patterns can radically shift how you communicate, connect, and care for yourself. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, felt guilty for saying no, or avoided conflict to keep the peace, this episode is full of practical tools to help you honor your needs without abandoning your relationships.
About Jennifer:
After being diagnosed with over seven different mental health conditions by the age of 19, Jennifer Febel embarked on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. Today, as an Author, Master Hypnotherapist, and Emotional Resiliency Coach, she has helped hundreds of clients break free from emotional baggage. Through her practice, retreats, trainings, and The BTG Podcast, she empowers others to build resilience, strengthen relationships, and step into their most authentic selves.
Get her book: How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Like a D*ck)
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