Friendships, Boundaries & Finding Your People Again

Episode Summary:
Friendships shift in midlife; sometimes they shrink, sometimes they change, and sometimes they surprise us. If you’ve ever looked around and wondered, “Where did all my friends go?” this episode is for you.

Join Renee as she shares the truth about friendship in midlife, why boundaries are essential for protecting your peace, and how solitude can be a gift rather than a burden. You’ll hear an insightful story about showing up outside your comfort zone and how it led to an unexpected lifelong friendship.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why friendships often look different in midlife, and why that’s not a bad thing

How to find new friends you connect with (yes, even as an adult!)

The power of boundaries in protecting your health, peace, and joy

How to embrace solitude without feeling lonely

A personal story about friendship and taking chances in midlife
Resources & Links Mentioned:

Download your free guide: The Midlife Reboot Workbook: Ready to reclaim your spark in midlife? This workbook will help you wake up excited again, reconnect with your purpose, and feel like you again.

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💬 Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear from you. What’s one boundary, friendship goal, or self-care habit you’re focusing on this season? Follow the blog at www.midlifemadeeasier.com, and leave a comment on the blog.

In Part 4 of the Midlife Reset Challenge, we’re confronting one of the most persistent midlife roadblocks: self-doubt. If you've ever asked, “Am I too old?” or “Is it too late to start over?” This episode is your answer.

Renee breaks down how self-doubt masks itself as logic, how it keeps us small, and most importantly—how to shift into self-trust. These tools are simple, but powerful enough to transform how you show up for yourself every single day.

📝 What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify the sneaky ways self-doubt shows up in midlife
• The role of perimenopause, life transitions, and cultural messaging in undermining our confidence
• Three clear steps to move from self-doubt to self-trust
• How to rebuild trust with yourself through small, consistent actions

🔑 Key Takeaways:

1. Speak the truth to yourself daily. Create a “Truth List” of your strengths.
2. Build trust with small wins. Keep promises to yourself and celebrate progress.
3. Comparison is not your friend. Your journey is sacred and on time.

📘 Resources Mentioned:

👉 Download The Midlife Reset: 21 Days to Reignite Your Energy, Confidence & Joy
Pay what you can starting at $4.99. Includes a printable workbook and four weeks of email support.
Visit: MidlifeMadeEasier.com

💬 Join the Conversation:

What limiting belief are you rewriting this week?
Comment on the blog or email Renee at coachreneereid@gmail.com.

📅 Next Episode:

Don’t miss Part 5 of the Midlife Reset Challenge:
Declutter Your Life & Schedule, because clearing space physically and emotionally is key to real transformation.

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Midlife Reset Challenge! In today’s episode, Renee gets real about the energy slump so many midlife women experience, and how to reclaim your spark without pushing harder or doing more.

If you've felt like your body hit a wall after 45, this episode will help you understand why (hello, hormones!) and what you can do right now to restore your vitality naturally. Renee shares three simple but powerful ways to fuel your body and mind so you can start showing up for your life with intention, not exhaustion.

What You’ll Learn:

• How perimenopause and menopause affect energy levels
• Why comfort habits like overeating or oversleeping can make fatigue worse
• Three sustainable ways to feel more energized and aligned without burnout
• Why intention, not intensity, is the key to healing energy loss in midlife

3 Energy-Boosting Tips You’ll Hear About:

1. Eat protein and fiber first morning to stabilize your blood sugar and prevent energy crashes.
2. Get morning sunlight to support your circadian rhythm, improve mood, and promote restful sleep.
3. Move gently and consistently to nourish your body without depleting it. (Think yoga, walking, and stretching—not boot camp.)

Links & Resources:

• Get your copy of The Midlife Reset: 21 Days to Reignite Your Energy, Confidence & Joy
  Pay what you can, starting at just $4.99. Includes a printable workbook + 4 weeks of email support

Join the Conversation:

• What’s draining your energy most right now?
• What’s one change you’re going to try this week?

Email Renee at coachreneereid@gmail.com or comment on this episode’s post at midlifemadeeasier.com

Next Episode:

📅 Don’t miss Episode 4: Mindset Shift—From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust
We’re going from mental burnout to self-belief, because how you talk to yourself changes everything.

0Welcome back to the Midlife Made Easier Podcast with your host, Renee Reid— award-winning podcaster, emotional eating and diabetes lifestyle coach, yoga teacher, and midlife advocate.

We’re on Part 2 of the Midlife Reset Challenge, and today’s episode is about one of the most powerful tools in your midlife transformation toolkit: the pivot.

✨ A midlife pivot isn’t a breakdown, it’s a breakthrough.
It’s that moment when you realize the old routines, roles, or relationships no longer serve your growth. Instead of panicking, you choose to lean into change with purpose and power.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

🔹 What a midlife pivot is—and why it’s not a crisis
🔹 3 ways to begin your pivot with clarity and confidence
🔹 Why you must stop asking for permission to evolve
🔹 How to define success on your terms in this new season of life

This episode is for you if you're ready to:
🌿 Get honest about what’s no longer working
💪 Take ownership of your next chapter
🌸 Rewrite your story with more peace, purpose, and possibility

📥 Mentioned in this episode:
Download your copy of The Midlife Reset: 21 Days to Reignite Your Energy, Confidence & Joy — includes a printable workbook + 4 weeks of email support to keep you inspired and on track.
👉 Download here

💬 Let’s connect!
What pivot are you feeling called to make? Please share your thoughts in the comments or tag us on social using #MidlifeMadeEasier.

🎧 Next episode:
Join us for Part 3 as we dive into Body Boost: Reclaiming Your Energy with simple, sustainable steps for midlife wellness.

With peace & love,
Renee

🎙️ Midlife Made Easier Podcast

Episode 1: Why Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s Your Comeback

Host: Renee Reid, Award-Winning Podcaster, Emotional Eating & Diabetes Lifestyle Coach, Yoga Teacher, Midlife Advocate

💬 Episode Summary:

Welcome to the very first episode of the Midlife Made Easier podcast! 🎉

In this kickoff episode, we’re diving into Day 1 of the Midlife Reset Challenge and unpacking why midlife isn’t the crisis it’s often portrayed; it’s your chance to reset, rediscover, and reignite your energy, confidence, and joy.

If you’ve felt overwhelmed, burned out, or unsure of what’s next, this episode reminds you that midlife is not the end. It’s your opportunity to create a life that feels more aligned, authentic, and alive than ever before.
🧭 What You’ll Learn:

• Why the “midlife crisis” is a myth we’re leaving behind
• How this season of life can become your pivot point
• What the 10-day Midlife Reset Challenge is all about
• How to get the most out of this podcast and the companion eBook
• A simple reflection question to start your reset journey today

✨ Resource:

📥 Download your copy of The Midlife Reset: 21 Days to Reignite Your Energy, Confidence & Joy. Includes a free printable workbook and 4 weeks of email support to help you stay inspired and on track.

💬 Journal Prompt:

What made you say “yes” to this reset?
Please write your answer in your journal or the workbook, or share it with us in the comments.

📌 Don’t Forget To:

✅ Follow TheMidlife Made Easier Blog to avoid missing an episode or post. You can find it at www.midlifemadeeasier.com
✅ Share this episode with someone who needs a reset, too
✅ Leave a review—it helps other midlife women find us
✅ Comment below: What will you gain from your midlife reset?

📅 Coming Up Next:

Episode 2: The Power of the Midlife Pivot
We’ll explore how small shifts in mindset and direction can change the course of your next chapter.

With Peace & Love,
Renee