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 is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.
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say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention: Real Stories, Bold Moves
Nervous System Healing and the Power of Self-Commitment | Sheridan Ruth
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Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and anyone navigating life after divorce, burnout, or big transitions. If you're ready to shed cultural expectations, reconnect with your true self, and put your joy first—you’re in the right place.
In this episode, Wendy talks with Sheridan Ruth, a somatic practitioner and teacher, about nervous system healing, emotional clarity, and the practice of committing to yourself. Sheridan opens up about what happens when life doesn’t unfold the way you imagined and shares how rooting into the body allows women to release control and choose what truly feels nourishing.
They explore:
- The pain of realizing when life or relationships don’t look the way you expected
- The shift that happens when you choose how you want to feel each day
- How nervous system awareness opens the door to clarity, alignment, and emotional freedom
This is a must-listen for anyone ready to release control, reconnect with their body, and say yes to what truly feels nourishing.
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On Instagram @_sheridanruth_
Get her book: Somatic Intelligence for Success
Referenced in this Episode:
The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner, Ph.D
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