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 is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.
Your best chapter starts now.
say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention: Real Stories, Bold Moves
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In this episode, Wendy hosts author and award-winning interior designer, Jeanne Collins, who shares her journey of self-discovery and empowerment. From hiring a wellness coach and nutritionist to delve deeper into her body's needs, to investing in expanding her business into a lifestyle brand, Jeanne's story is a testament to the power of saying yes to oneself. She candidly shares her challenges and triumphs, from navigating a major career shift to interior design and authoring her book, Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life. With a refreshing perspective on failure as feedback and the importance of mindset and self-care, Jeanne inspires listeners to embrace change, invest in themselves, and create spaces in their lives for both physical and mental wellness. Through her experiences, she encourages others to trust the process, let go of perfectionism, and seek inner peace amidst life's uncertainties. Grab your favorite beverage and join Wendy and Jeanne on this inspiring episode offering insights and practical advice to help listeners design the life they truly love.
About Jeanne:
Jeanne Collins is an award-winning interior designer who left the corporate world behind to find her true self through design and internal reflection. Her firm, JerMar Designs, works with executives and entrepreneurs, focusing on projects that combine sophistication and balance with inner and outer wellness. Winner of the 2022 Luxe Magazine Red Award, she was also recently nominated as an HGTV Designer of the Year. She chronicles her journey and the approach that changed her life and work in her memoir, Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life.
To connect with Jeanne, go to:
jermardesigns.com
Business Instagram @jermar_designs
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