Thrive After 45™
The Thrive After 45 ™ podcast is an empowering show designed for women in midlife who are ready to embrace their next chapter with confidence, purpose, and joy—without guilt, remorse, or shame for prioritizing themselves.
Hosted by Midlife Renewal Coach and former educator Denise Drinkwalter, MEd, this podcast provides a supportive space where women can release self-doubt, rediscover their passions, and create a life that truly lights them up.
Through insightful interviews with experts, thought leaders, and inspiring guest, as well as solo episodes filled with practical strategies, the Thrive After 45™ podcast helps listeners navigate personal growth, relationships, mindset shifts, and career reinvention. Most importantly, it encourages women to take time for themselves, step into their power, and recognize that self-care is not selfish—it’s essential.
If you’re ready to let go of old expectations and start thriving in midlife, this podcast is for you. Because midlife isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something extraordinary.
Thrive After 45™
Reconfigure Your Biology with Jenny Powers
This episode is a must if you’ve ever felt like your body was totally working against you, or like no matter how “healthy” you try to be, something still feels off.
I sat down with the amazing Jenny Powers, a total powerhouse (and also a scientist, educator, and author) who breaks down biology in a way that actually makes sense for real life - especially for women 45 and up. We’re talking evolution, hormones, burnout, energy, and how to finally feel like yourself again.
Jenny gets into this idea of “evolutionary mismatch” ... aka, how our modern lives are kind of out of sync with what our bodies were actually designed for. And once you hear her explain it, so much of what you’ve been dealing with starts to make sense.
We also chat about:
- Why you’re not “broken” ... your biology just needs some love
- How to make small, doable shifts that help you feel better fast
- Why midlife is actually the perfect time to reset and reclaim your vitality
- And how healing doesn’t have to be hard, confusing, or overwhelming
Jenny is smart as heck but so down-to-earth, and this convo is like a permission slip to stop pushing so hard and start working with your body instead of against it.
If you’re tired of feeling tired, want to feel more energized and alive, or you’re just curious about how to feel better in your own skin—this one’s for you.
✨ Connect with Jenny and learn more about her work:
Website: www.ontheoriginofbeing.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheoriginofbeing/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ontheoriginofbeing
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ontheoriginofbeing
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Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow @thethriveafter45podcast for daily insp, tips, and support.
Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!