Permission to Begin Again in Your 60s (or at Any Age): Trusting Yourself in Midlife
Thu Jan 29 2026
Permission to Begin Again in Your 60s (or at Any Age): Trusting Yourself in Midlife
What does it really mean to give yourself permission to begin again—especially in midlife?
In this solo episode, Wendy explores why permission is often the first act of reinvention, how trusting yourself changes everything in your 60s (or at any age), and why midlife can be a powerful awakening rather than a crisis.
She shares personal reflections on self-trust, pivoting, hormonal shifts, and choosing a bigger, juicier life—plus gentle prompts to help you notice where you might be waiting for permission.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or afraid to change direction, this episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to begin again—right now.
✨ In this episode, Wendy shares:
🧩 Why permission is often the first act of reinvention
💬 How women are socialized to put themselves last—and how that shows up in midlife
🔍 What permission really means (and what it doesn’t)
🧠 How hormonal shifts can unlock boldness and clarity
🔄 Why pivoting isn’t failure—it’s recalibration
💛 Wendy’s personal story of giving herself permission to begin again
💪 Why self-trust is a muscle you build over time
Reflection questions to consider:
❓ Where might you be waiting for permission right now?
❓ Whose approval are you unconsciously seeking?
❓ What feels complete, even if you haven’t admitted it?
❓ What would trusting yourself look like today—not someday?
Podcast shoutout + Resources
I’m also giving a shoutout to my friend Suzy Rosenstein, host of the podcast Women in the Middle: Loving Life After 50. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about midlife, reinvention, and navigating life with intention and curiosity, I know you’ll love her show.
I also reference my recent solo episode Reinventing at 61: How I’m Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure)—a great companion listen if you’re exploring intention, self-trust, and spaciousness this year.
Free resource: If this episode inspired you and you’d like to go deeper, I invite you to download my free audio, 5 Questions to Spark Your Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Journey. It’s designed to help you reflect, notice what’s calling you, and gently reconnect with yourself—no pressure, no fixing.
PS: If this episode resonated, I’d love it if you shared it with a friend, sister, or colleague who might need a reminder that they’re allowed to begin again.
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Permission to Begin Again in Your 60s (or at Any Age): Trusting Yourself in Midlife What does it really mean to give yourself permission to begin again—especially in midlife? In this solo episode, Wendy explores why permission is often the first act of reinvention, how trusting yourself changes everything in your 60s (or at any age), and why midlife can be a powerful awakening rather than a crisis. She shares personal reflections on self-trust, pivoting, hormonal shifts, and choosing a bigger, juicier life—plus gentle prompts to help you notice where you might be waiting for permission. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or afraid to change direction, this episode is your reminder that you’re allowed to begin again—right now. ✨ In this episode, Wendy shares: 🧩 Why permission is often the first act of reinvention 💬 How women are socialized to put themselves last—and how that shows up in midlife 🔍 What permission really means (and what it doesn’t) 🧠 How hormonal shifts can unlock boldness and clarity 🔄 Why pivoting isn’t failure—it’s recalibration 💛 Wendy’s personal story of giving herself permission to begin again 💪 Why self-trust is a muscle you build over time Reflection questions to consider: ❓ Where might you be waiting for permission right now? ❓ Whose approval are you unconsciously seeking? ❓ What feels complete, even if you haven’t admitted it? ❓ What would trusting yourself look like today—not someday? Podcast shoutout + Resources I’m also giving a shoutout to my friend Suzy Rosenstein, host of the podcast Women in the Middle: Loving Life After 50. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about midlife, reinvention, and navigating life with intention and curiosity, I know you’ll love her show. I also reference my recent solo episode Reinventing at 61: How I’m Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure)—a great companion listen if you’re exploring intention, self-trust, and spaciousness this year. Free resource: If this episode inspired you and you’d like to go deeper, I invite you to download my free audio, 5 Questions to Spark Your Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Journey. It’s designed to help you reflect, notice what’s calling you, and gently reconnect with yourself—no pressure, no fixing. PS: If this episode resonated, I’d love it if you shared it with a friend, sister, or colleague who might need a reminder that they’re allowed to begin again. Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Support the show ********* Thanks for joining me, let's reinvent and get inspired together! Please Share What You Loved Your feedback means everything to me! If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Castbox or leave a comment at reinventionrebels.com. Let's connect: Instagram: @reinventionrebels Facebook: @ReinventionRebels