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Ep. 74 Stretching Into Your Next Chapter: The Elastic Method for Midlife Transitions w/ Dr. Rebecca Sutherns

April 25, 2025 • Heidi Schalk

In this powerful episode of The Be S.H.E. Podcast, Heidi sits down with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns. Dr. Sutherns shares her unique Elastic Method, a framework designed to help women stretch into new seasons of life without snapping or “snapping back” to outdated roles.

Dr. Rebecca Sutherns is an author and Midlife Transition Coach, helping high-achieving women navigate life’s toughest transitions—whether due to career shifts, empty nests, or other personal challenges. She gives her clients clarity, energy, and confidence by aligning their values with their actions. Using her ELASTIC method, she helps women stretch into the next phase of life without snapping (or snapping back).

In this episode you will learn:

Why midlife transitions (career shifts, empty nesting, personal reinvention) hit high achievers harder—and how to move through them with grace
The surprising truth about likability in leadership (and why she resisted including it in her book)
How imagination and curiosity—often dismissed as “childish” traits—are critical for reinvention
Her own journey through a decade-long “emptying nest” phase (and how a family sabbatical reshaped her career)
Why transitions take longer than we expect (and how to reframe “brain fog” as a sign of growth)

Why Listen? If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I’m meant for more” and “I don’t recognize my life anymore,” this episode is your roadmap to reinvention—without losing yourself in the process. Press play and learn how to stretch (not snap) into your next chapter. 🎧

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

Website: https://rebeccasutherns.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccasutherns/

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