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 Episode 6 Reflections from the Middle | Week 2: Renew
 Life isn’t falling apart — it’s asking something new of you.
In this episode of Reflections from the Middle, Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore the emotional, physical, and identity shifts many women experience during midlife — especially around perimenopause and hormonal change.
Even when life looks “fine” on the outside, something inside may feel unfamiliar. Your body feels different. Your emotions fluctuate. Your sense of self begins to shift. And it can leave you wondering: What is happening to me?
In Week 2: Renew, we talk about:
- Why midlife changes can feel disorienting and emotional
- How perimenopause and hormonal shifts impact mood, body image, and identity
- The hidden cost of resisting change instead of listening to it
- Why renewal isn’t about becoming someone new — but honoring who you’re becoming
- How awareness and self-acceptance can help you feel more at home in yourself again
This conversation is for women over 40 who feel disconnected, tender, or quietly questioning who they are becoming — and want reassurance that they are not alone.
✨ Renewal doesn’t mean starting over. It means returning to yourself — with compassion.
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Midlife Changes
 01:13 Personal Experiences with Body Changes
 05:22 Emotional Fluctuations and Mood Changes
 10:42 The Importance of Awareness and Acceptance
 14:00 Hidden Costs of Not Renewing
 17:40 Seeking Support and Community
 19:30 Finding Beauty in Becoming
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 Episode 6 Reflections from the Middle | Week 2: Renew
 Life isn’t falling apart — it’s asking something new of you.
In this episode of Reflections from the Middle, Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore the emotional, physical, and identity shifts many women experience during midlife — especially around perimenopause and hormonal change.
Even when life looks “fine” on the outside, something inside may feel unfamiliar. Your body feels different. Your emotions fluctuate. Your sense of self begins to shift. And it can leave you wondering: What is happening to me?
In Week 2: Renew, we talk about:
- Why midlife changes can feel disorienting and emotional
- How perimenopause and hormonal shifts impact mood, body image, and identity
- The hidden cost of resisting change instead of listening to it
- Why renewal isn’t about becoming someone new — but honoring who you’re becoming
- How awareness and self-acceptance can help you feel more at home in yourself again
This conversation is for women over 40 who feel disconnected, tender, or quietly questioning who they are becoming — and want reassurance that they are not alone.
✨ Renewal doesn’t mean starting over. It means returning to yourself — with compassion.
Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Midlife Changes
 01:13 Personal Experiences with Body Changes
 05:22 Emotional Fluctuations and Mood Changes
 10:42 The Importance of Awareness and Acceptance
 14:00 Hidden Costs of Not Renewing
 17:40 Seeking Support and Community
 19:30 Finding Beauty in Becoming
🌿 Continue the conversation (see below)Â
Support the show
Work With Us
Ready to begin your own journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Learn more about our coaching or book a clarity call:
https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9
Begin your journey with the Awakened Woman Workbook—full of tools, prompts, and practices we use in our coaching program.
👉 Grab the eBook here:
https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw
Stay Connected
đź”” Subscribe for weekly stories, tools, and conversations to support your healing and next chapter.
Join our FB group for women over 40 navigating life transitions by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/
Come say hi on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast