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™
Spiritual Clarity with Rev. Christine Davies
What if you could rebuild your spiritual life in a way that actually feels safe, soulful, and completely your own?
In this powerful and deeply nourishing conversation, I sit down with Rev. Christine Davies - a hospital chaplain, seminary professor, and spiritual director with nearly two decades of experience walking beside people in their most sacred (and often toughest) life moments.
We talk about the real stuff - grief, spiritual clarity, religious trauma, and what it actually looks like to find your way back to a loving connection with the divine after being hurt or burned by religion.
Christine’s approach is refreshingly gentle, inclusive, and profoundly wise. She breaks down the difference between religion and spirituality in a way that feels so affirming - and reminds us that healing is possible, no matter where you are on your path.
Whether you're craving deeper connection, navigating loss, deconstructing old beliefs, or simply asking, “What’s next for me?” - this episode will feel like a warm, soul-hug.
You’ll leave with permission to go slow, ask your own questions, and create sacred rituals that truly reflect you.
If you’ve ever felt alone on your spiritual journey - listen in.
You are not alone, and you are so deeply supported.
Wanna connect with Christine or explore spiritual direction with her?
Follow her on
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-christine-davies/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cvdavies/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christine.davies
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.christine_davies
Christine's newsletter - https://journeyingalongside.substack.com/
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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!