Your 2nd Act
Welcome to Your 2nd Act podcast - where we celebrate the power and beauty of women in their middle years. Join me each fortnight as I chat to inspiring women from all walks of life, sharing their stories, insights, and hard-earned wisdom. Together, we'll explore the limitless possibilities of your next chapter and trust me, the curtain has just risen on your most exciting act yet.
Your 2nd Act
My 2025 Year in Review
My 2025 Year in Review
In this reflective solo episode, Michelle looks back on a year that quietly changed everything. She shares what 2025 taught her about midlife, identity, and learning to let go when life doesn’t look the way you expected.
Michelle reflects on the moments that shaped the year, including her daughter leaving home, stepping away from the family business, downsizing, and hosting her first midlife event. Each experience brought a mix of emotion, uncertainty, and unexpected clarity that many women recognise during times of transition.
Throughout the episode, Michelle speaks openly about how change can feel uncomfortable and unsettling, and how community, connection, and working alongside women became an anchor during this season. She shares how relationships with women of different generations added perspective, grounding, and a strong sense of belonging.
Looking ahead to 2026, Michelle talks about what’s next, including her intention to create more spaces for women to come together, share stories, and feel supported as they move into new chapters.
This episode is for women who feel they’re standing at a crossroads, questioning what’s next, and learning to trust themselves through change.
Key takeaways:
- Midlife often brings unexpected change and growth
- Letting go can be emotional but deeply freeing
- Community and connection matter more than ever during transition
- Reinvention is about rediscovering yourself, not starting over
- Embracing change can lead to clarity, purpose, and confidence
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Until next time, take care of you… Michelle ❤️