What if everything you’ve been told about your body was wrong? In this powerful episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, veteran journalist turned professional bodybuilder Anne Marie Chaker joins Wendy to challenge society’s obsession with thinness and reveal how strength training transformed her life at midlife. From struggling with postpartum depression and addiction to becoming a symbol of strength, Anne Marie shares her personal story and the fascinating research behind women’s strength, body image, and longevity. Get ready to flip the script on your fitness, confidence, and midlife potential!

What You’ll Learn:

• Why midlife is the perfect time to build strength (not shrink!)
• The surprising history of diet culture and thinness
• How lifting weights supports bone health, longevity, and mental well-being
• Easy ways to start strength training (even at home or in an RV!)
• The power of finding your “why” for fitness and health

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In this empowering and heart-centered episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy welcomes Kristi Simons, a former educator turned teen life coach, who’s on a mission to help teenagers thrive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Kristi shares powerful insights on how confidence isn’t just something we feel—it’s something we do. With heartfelt stories and actionable tools, she shows us how we can support our teens without trying to fix them and why emotional intelligence is the missing link in so many young lives.

From her own journey of disconnection as a teen to now coaching young people on how to trust themselves, take brave action, and reverse engineer how they want to feel, Kristi’s work is transformational. Whether you’re raising teens or healing your own inner teen, this conversation is packed with soulful wisdom, laughter, and inspiration.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why emotional intelligence is more important than straight A’s
• How reverse engineering your emotions can boost confidence
• The difference between coaching and therapy—and why teens may need both
• Tips for parents to support teens without hovering or “fixing”
• How Kristi helps teens build spiritual and emotional resilience

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What if the stories you’ve believed about womanhood no longer serve you? What if midlife is not a crisis, but a portal to your deepest power and pleasure? In this soulful and empowering episode, Wendy sits down with bestselling author, mythologist, and spiritual teacher Dr. Alanna Kaivalya to explore the myths that have shaped our lives—and how to rewrite them in a way that honors our feminine essence. With her PhD in Mythological Studies and Depth Psychology, Alanna helps women break free from outdated archetypes, drop the masculine armor, and become the Satisfied Woman—a woman who embodies fulfillment, sovereignty, and soul satisfaction.

Together, Wendy and Alanna dive deep into the duality of masculine and feminine energy, the magic of midlife reinvention, and how true empowerment comes not from doing more, but from receiving more. This conversation is a blend of ancient wisdom, modern insight, and real talk about relationships, patriarchy, purpose, and what it really means to be free. Whether you’re crawling out of your own chrysalis or just starting to awaken to your feminine fire—this one’s for you.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• Why midlife is the perfect time for feminine reinvention
• The true meaning of a “Satisfied Woman” (hint: it’s not what you think!)
• How patriarchy masked our feminine gifts—and how to reclaim them
• The difference between masculine and feminine energy (and how to balance both)
• How emotion and intuition are your feminine superpowers
• Why curating your life, relationships, and energy is essential for your wellbeing
• How to navigate conflict and receive support without giving yourself away

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