Have you ever dreamed of starting over, simplifying your life, and finding true fulfillment? Gail McNeill shares her inspiring journey of leaving her corporate job in the UK at 56, selling her 22-room home, and creating a minimalist, vibrant life in Portugal. In this episode, Gail and Wendy dive into the courage it takes to embrace change, the beauty of downsizing, and the freedom that comes with focusing on what truly matters. Gail also offers her top wellness tips, her experience with intermittent fasting, and insights from her transformative book, The Midlife Edit. If you’re ready to thrive in midlife, this episode is your guide to designing your next chapter!

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Welcome back to The Midlife Makeover Show! In this inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine sits down with Amy Freese, founder and coach of The Empty Nexter, to explore how women in midlife and beyond can reclaim their identity, purpose, and joy. Amy’s story of transformation from retirement blues to leading a vibrant, fulfilling life is nothing short of inspiring. With her 3D Design Strategy—Determine, Dream Again, and Discover—Amy empowers women to create their own unique “next chapter.”

Whether you’re navigating an empty nest, a career shift, or searching for your authentic self, this episode is packed with actionable tips, heartfelt stories, and plenty of laughs. Don’t miss the encouragement you need to dream big, embrace your gifts, and design a future that truly lights you up.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Amy Freese overcame the retirement blues and found purpose through The Empty Nexter.
• The power of Amy’s 3D Design Strategy: Determine, Dream Again, and Discover.
• Why midlife is the perfect time to evolve, grow, and embrace your authentic self.
• How to dream out loud, navigate fear, and push past limiting beliefs.
• Practical advice for taking that next step, whether it’s big or small, to design your ideal life.

Episode Promotions:

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Quotes from the Episode:

“This is no regret policy season. Midlife is your chance to shine!” – Amy Freese

“Midlife isn’t the end; it’s the best beginning!” – Wendy Valentine

Listen Now: Tune in for the full conversation at wendyvalentine.com or on your favorite podcast platform. 🎧✨

Get ready to thrive in 2025! 🚀

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Welcome to The Midlife Makeover Show – your go-to guide for transformation in midlife and beyond! 🎉 Hosted by Wendy Valentine, this podcast is all about navigating the challenges and embracing the opportunities that come with midlife. Whether you’re tackling a career change, empty nesting, menopause, or simply wondering, “What’s next for me?”, this show has you covered.

Every week, Wendy brings you inspiring conversations with experts, entrepreneurs, authors, and life coaches who have been where you are and come out thriving. Expect real talk, actionable tips, and plenty of laughs as we dive into topics like emotional healing, self-care, relationships, and even the big, messy moments like divorce and starting over.

Midlife isn’t the end—it’s a brand-new beginning. Ready to rediscover, reinvent, and reignite the incredible YOU? 💫 Hit that subscribe button and join the midlife revolution today! ✨

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In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, Wendy Valentine chats with Lesley Logan, a second-generation certified Pilates teacher, breathwork expert, and mindset coach. Lesley is on a mission to help people transform their lives by reclaiming their time, energy, and confidence. As the founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com and host of the podcast Be It Till You See It, Lesley offers practical tools for building habits that stick, letting go of what no longer serves you, and embracing self-care as a priority.

Lesley shares her wisdom on how Pilates can be done anytime, anywhere—even in your pajamas! She also breaks down the science behind low-impact movement, the connection between habits and emotions, and why self-care is essential (not selfish!) for living your best life. Wendy and Lesley explore topics such as:

• The Truth About Pilates: Why you don’t need expensive equipment or a studio to start practicing.
• Building Habits That Last: How to make tiny changes that align with your values and create sustainable routines.
• Self-Care in Midlife: How to prioritize yourself without guilt and embrace movement that supports your energy and hormones.
• Be It Till You See It: The mindset shift that empowers you to act like the person you want to become.
• Breaking the Wellness Shame Cycle: Encouraging others (and yourself!) to make self-care a non-negotiable part of life.

Lesley also introduces her popular Pilates Deck, a beautifully designed set of exercise cards that make Pilates accessible wherever you are. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi, a Pilates newbie, or simply looking for ways to feel stronger and more present, this episode will leave you feeling motivated and ready to take action.

Key Takeaways:

1. Pilates is for everyone! It’s about using what you have—your body and a mat—to create strength and resilience.
2. Small, consistent steps are the secret to making big changes in your habits and life.
3. Self-care is the most selfless thing you can do for those you love.
4. Start asking: “What would the future me do?” and act accordingly.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesley.logan/ Website: https://lesleylogan.co

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