💜 Episode Description

At 58, Laureen found herself in the middle of an unexpected transformation — an empty nest, menopause, and an allergic reaction that ended decades of hair dye. What began as loss became liberation.

In this intimate conversation, she shares how she let go of old conditioning, reimagined what aging can look like, and reclaimed her authentic self. Her story is a beautiful reminder that midlife isn’t a deadline, it’s an awakening.

✨ Show Notes

This week on Reinvention Rebels, I’m celebrating the power of quiet transformation with Laureen, a content creator, model, and storyteller redefining what aging looks and feels like.

At 58, Laureen experienced a trifecta of change — her hair, home, and hormones — that sparked a deeper awakening. What started with an allergic reaction to hair dye became a journey of radical self-acceptance, self-trust, and creativity.

Through her Instagram platform @glowupsilver, Laureen inspires thousands of women to see aging not as something to fear, but as a new chapter of self-expression, curiosity, and joy.

In this heartfelt conversation, we explore what it means to unlearn the conditioning about who midlife women “should” be, listen to the whispers of intuition, and come home to the truth of who we already are.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• How a “trifecta of change” — hair, home, and hormones — sparked Laureen’s midlife reinvention
• The quiet courage it took to let her natural silver shine
• How creativity, curiosity, and community became her lifelines
• What it means to reimagine aging and rewrite the rules for yourself
• Why midlife is not a crisis but an invitation to awaken

🌿 A Soulful Reminder

Reinvention doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic. It can unfold through small, intentional steps that bring you home to who you truly are.

🎁 Free Gift

If this episode spoke to your heart, take the next gentle step with my free 7-minute audio,
5 Questions to Spark Your Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Journey.

It’s a simple, soulful way to start tapping into the wisdom that already exists within you — because sometimes we just need a gentle nudge to begin.

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✨ Episode Description (Teaser)
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do in midlife isn’t doing at all...it’s pausing. In this episode, I share how an unexpected weekend with my closest friends reminded me of the beauty of slowing down, accepting help, and finding clarity through connection. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this one’s your invitation to take a breath and reset.

🎙️ Episode Title: The Power of the Pause: How Slowing Down Fuels Your Midlife Reinvention

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do in midlife isn’t more — it’s to pause.

In this solo episode of the Reinvention Rebels Podcast, I’m exploring how slowing down, letting ourselves rest, and reconnecting with what matters most can bring the clarity, courage, and peace we’ve been craving.

I share a story from a recent weekend that reminded me of the importance of connection, receiving help, and giving ourselves permission to just be. What started as a “get stuff done” weekend turned into a beautiful pause filled with laughter, friendship, and unexpected joy.

When we slow down, we create space to hear ourselves again — to breathe, to reflect, and to reset.

✨ In this episode, I share:

• Why pausing feels radical in midlife reinvention
• How slowing down can help us gain clarity and courage
• What happens when we accept help and lean on our people
• 3 small ways you can practice the power of the pause this week

And if you’re ready to spark your own reinvention journey, I’ve got a free audio gift just for you — 5 Questions to Spark Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Journey. It’s just seven minutes long but packed with insights to help you reconnect with what’s possible. You’ll find the link in the show notes.

💫 Resources mentioned:

• Free audio gift: 5 Questions to Spark Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Journey
  
  
• Previous solo episode: What If It Works Out?
  
  
• Podcast love: Older Women & Friends
  — A beautiful show about embracing midlife and aging with wisdom, courage, and joy hosted by my friend Jane Leder.

If this episode resonates with you, I’d love it if you’d share it with a friend who could use a reminder that slowing down isn’t lazy — it’s necessary.

Because pausing isn’t wasted time. It’s where our next bold step begins. 💛

🎧 Listen now and be reminded: pausing isn’t wasted time—it’s the space where we realign, recharge, and rediscover ourselves.

Until next time, amazing ones—keep pausing, keep trusting, and keep embracing your reinvention journey. You, my friend, are a Reinvention Rebel. 💫

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What if reinvention in midlife isn’t a total life overhaul but a choice to change your mind and bet on yourself?

In this candid conversation, Laurie Gerber, dating coach, shares how being fired, reworking a marriage, and reframing menopause led her to reinvent life — and dating after 50 — with unapologetic positivity.

Expect practical mindset shifts, a no-nonsense approach to dating, and concrete next steps to move from fear to action.

What we cover:

• Laurie's turning points: getting fired, marriage pivot, and choosing reinvention
• Why past ≠ future: the mindset shift every dater needs
• How to curate what you consume (media, conversations, negativity)
• Menopause: ditching the rabbit hole of doom and reclaiming agency
• Practical moves: hire a coach, name the dream, make a plan, be accountable

Key takeaways:

• You don’t have to believe everything you think. Change the thought; change the outcome.
• Reinvention can be forced — and liberating. Sudden endings often open new doors.
• Curate your inputs. Unsubscribe from narratives that don’t serve your midlife story.
• Plan + accountability = action. Say the dream, make a plan, get help, and do the work.

Links & resources:

• Download Wendy’s freebie — Do It Scared ebook (free): A short, powerful guide to help you face fear, take one bold step, and spark your midlife reinvention. 👉 https://reinventionrebels.com/do-it-scared/
• Register for Laurie’s FREE webinar: 3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love without Repeated Disappointments — www.lauriegerber.com/webinar
  
  Learn:
  • The biggest mistake women make that keeps them from happily-ever-after
  • The 3 essential ingredients for long-term commitment
  • Laurie's 3-date strategy to find your soulmate in WAY fewer dates
• Laurie Gerber — website / contact: www.lauriegerber.com
  
• What Wendy’s listening to: Older Women & Friends with Jane Leder — a warm, wise podcast celebrating older women’s stories.

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