Listen "The Heroine's Journey: How to Find Your Path in Midlife, with Joan Perry (Ep. 39)"
Episode Synopsis
Ever asked yourself, Is this all there is? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife, I talk with bestselling author Joan Perry about how women over 50 can stop dragging their flower cart through life and finally start blooming.Joan breaks down The Heroine’s Journey, her life-changing framework that helps midlife women move through disruption, reconnect with their self-worth, and build the mindset and stability they need to live with confidence, joy, and meaning.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:✔ Why so many midlife women feel stuck or unfulfilled—and what to do about it ✔ The difference between the Hero’s journey and the Heroine’s journey ✔ The four “flower cart wheels” that keep your life stable and rolling forward ✔ How to stop asking, What’s wrong with me? and start asking, What’s next for me?🎯 OMG Moment: Your fulfillment doesn’t come from avoiding fear—it comes from blooming into who you really are.Take Action Check your “flower cart.” Are your four wheels—self-worth, finances, energy, and relationships—on tight and steady? If not, that’s the first place to start. Stabilize first. Then step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence.Get Joan's book at cherylpfischer.com/read!Why This Episode Matters Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s your call to adventure. But you can’t take the journey if you’re stuck on the side of the road with your wheels falling off. This conversation will help you name where you are, rebuild your strength, and realize you’re not alone. We all have a heroine’s journey—and yours is just getting started.🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week for our first ever Q&A episode where I’ll be answering your real-life questions about mindset, career shifts, relationships, and whatever else you’ve been dying to ask.Text me to ask a question - I'll answer on the podcast!Find out more information about The Paper Cleanse and/or sign up by Nov. 23rd at www.cherylpfischer.com/thepapercleanse. Support the show🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence! 🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us. 💡Want support through menopause, mindset shifts, or midlife transitions? Join the collective by subscribing on Patreon or grab the bonus episodes! Book a free Mindset Coaching / Intro Call: cherylpfischer.com/coaching Let’s talk midlife body positivity, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women. Connect with Cheryl, Midlife Coach: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website
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