The Midlife GlowGetter

Jax Stys
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The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax Glow Well. Live Well. Love Your Life. Who says your 40s, 50s, and beyond can’t be your absolute best years? Welcome to The Midlife GlowGetter, the ultimate audio space for women over 40 who are ready to shed old expectations, step into their power, and curate a life filled with energy, adventure, and purpose. Whether you're stepping into the empty-nest phase, redefining your health, or finally prioritizing your own bucket list, this podcast is your weekly roadmap to thriving in midlife. No preachy coaching, no perfectionism—just real, practical inspiration and real-life strategies from someone who has walked the path. 🌟 Meet Your Host: Jax At age 48, Jax transformed her life from the inside out: losing over 190 lbs naturally, paying down $45,000 in debt, and transitioning into a high-energy career in project management. Now an empty nester with the time, health, and financial freedom to see the world, Jax is sharing everything she learned along the way to help you design your own second act. 🎧 What We Talk About: 🌿 Midlife Wellness & Vitality: Real talk on natural weight loss, sustainable energy, mindset, and feeling strong and confident in your body after 40.🧳 Travel & Exploration: Tips, itineraries, and inspiration for solo trips, getaway weekends with friends, and adventures with your adult children. Plus, immersive self-guided audio walking tours through iconic, history-rich destinations!💰 Money & Financial Freedom: Practical insight on clearing debt, budgeting for luxury on a real budget, and funding your travel dreams without stress.✨ Mindset & Lifestyle Transformation: Navigating the empty nest, owning your time, breaking free from midlife burnout, and building a lifestyle that genuinely excites you. Ready to step into your glow era? Hit Subscribe or Follow on your favorite podcast platform, grab your walking shoes or a cup of tea, and let’s explore the world together. Website: www.JaxStys.com Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Free Newsletter Sign-Up https://www.pages.jaxstys.com/newslettersubscribe  Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaxstys LTK Shop https://www.shopltk.com/explore/JaxStys 🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com

  1. Aug 9

    Rewrite Your Story

    Send Jax a text! What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t what happened to you but the story you keep telling about it? I’m Jackson, and today I’m getting personal about the mindset shift that has shaped my life as a woman, a single mom, and a certified life coach: your circumstances are real, but your interpretation of them is what drives your emotions, choices, and results. I start with a quick midlife life update, from stepping into a new job with more responsibility to prepping for a cross-country trip to Charleston with my son. Then we go deeper into the heart of the conversation: how two people can live through the same obstacle and create totally different outcomes based on the narrative they repeat. I share why I never let single motherhood at 21 become a “victim” story, and how that decision changed what I believed was possible for me and my son. I also talk openly about mental health, including a period of severe anxiety and depression that led to hospitalization, plus the ripple effects that medication and weight gain can have on identity and confidence. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt like you lost yourself, I want you to hear this clearly: that chapter does not disqualify you from health, growth, or a life you love. To close, I teach an inner child gift mapping exercise for women over 40 who feel an awakening, reinvention, or midlife glow-up coming on. We explore playfulness, creativity, curiosity, and resilience, and how reclaiming those gifts can bring balance back to your everyday life. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find this message. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up   Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop  LTK Shop  🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com Your are now listening to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax. Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Midlife GlowGetter! I appreciate your support! Support the show

  2. Aug 4

    Empty Nest, Full Life

    Send Jax a text! The empty nest gets framed like a collapse, but what if it’s a graduation and a doorway to your most intentional midlife chapter? I’m Jax, and I recorded this one from the middle of the change, not after the dust settled, because I want you to hear it clearly: you are not empty, you are expanding. I take you back 27 years to a hospital room where I was young, pregnant, and alone, then walk through what it really meant to raise my son without financial help, emotional help, or anyone stepping in to carry the load. I talk about choosing stability on purpose, showing up on fumes, and why I don’t see our story as tragedy. When he moves out for good, I don’t spiral. I feel proud. I feel free. Because his independence isn’t a loss, it’s the finish line of years of work and love done right. We dig into two mindset shifts that can change everything for empty nest syndrome: your child leaving can be proof something worked, and the evidence you were a good mom isn’t a perfect record, it’s peace. From there, I share what I’m building now, from a new job with real project management responsibility to paying off debt, investing, learning real estate investing and rental properties, planning solo travel, and putting my energy into this podcast and brand. I’m also honest about having zero interest in dating right now and why that clarity matters. If you’re in midlife reinvention and ready to reclaim your time, identity, and money mindset, hit play, share this with a mom who needs permission to feel excited, and then subscribe, leave a review, and tell me what you’re making space for next. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up (Substack) Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop LTK Shop  🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com Your are now listening to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax. Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Midlife GlowGetter! I appreciate your support! Support the show

  3. Jul 13

    Don’t Get Comfortable

    Send Jax a text! Comfort can feel like peace, but sometimes it’s just a prettier name for settling. I’m Jax, and I’m drawing a hard line in the sand: midlife is not a waiting room. It’s the season where we stop playing small, stop asking for permission, and start choosing the life that actually fits. I share the moment that cracked my own comfort wide open: a Monday layoff, a severance check, and the realization that I was surviving on autopilot. From there, I walk you through what rebuilding really looked like, the unglamorous uncomfortable steps that added up to massive change, including losing 190+ pounds naturally, paying off $45K in debt, and creating a life filled with strength, stability, friendships, and purpose. If you’re navigating midlife mindset shifts, weight loss motivation, or a fresh start after burnout, this one is for you. Then we move into seven “July glow-ups” that turn summer into a midyear reset: a no-shame mid-year financial review, seasonal fruit-forward meals, summer beauty rituals (yes, daily SPF), confident swimsuit shopping, patio dates that count as self-care, simple hosting that builds community, and gratitude for the people and routines that hold you up. You’ll leave with practical ideas you can do this week, not someday. Pick one brave step, put it on the calendar, and make it real. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a push, and leave a review to help more women over 40 find this community. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up  Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop  LTK Shop  🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send me a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com Your are now listening to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax. Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Midlife GlowGetter! I appreciate your support! Support the show

  4. Jul 6

    From Scattered Thoughts To Clear Goals With Journaling Gratitude And A Dream Board

    Send Jax a text! Your life can change fast, and not always in the ways people warn you about. Today I’m sharing a real-time midlife chapter shift: my son moves into his own apartment, I step into a new role, and instead of feeling “empty,” I feel expanded. If you’re navigating midlife transitions, starting over after 40, or craving a reset that doesn’t require a total personality makeover, you’ll hear exactly how I’m grounding myself while everything evolves. Then we get into the tools that keep me clear and hopeful: journaling and gratitude. I explain how I use journaling as a “thought download” to empty yesterday’s noise, calm nervous energy, and make space for new goals and dreams. I also share simple gratitude practices that are easy to sustain, plus my favorite hack for consistency: a visual anchor (my crystal) that reminds me to pause, appreciate what I have, and protect my mindset from envy and bitterness. Finally, I break down my Glowgetter Dream Board, a practical dream board and habit system that connects five key life areas (wellness, wealth, career, relationships, lifestyle) to dreams, goals, the persona you want to become, and the actions that make it real. I wrap with a few July glow ups you can copy right away, from farmers markets to morning light and sweat-friendly SPF routines. If this resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a lift, and leave a review so more women can find the Midlife Glowgetter Podcast.  🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up   Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop  LTK Shop 🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com Your are now listening to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax. Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Midlife GlowGetter! I appreciate your support! Support the show

  5. Jul 2

    GlowGetter Daily - Dollar Cost Averaging Made Simple

    Send Jax a text! Waiting for the “right time” to invest can feel responsible, but it often masks something else: fear. Fear of buying at the top, fear of watching your balance drop, fear that one wrong move means you failed. We get it, and we want to replace that anxiety with a plan you can actually follow. We walk through dollar cost averaging, an investing strategy built for real life and real emotions. Instead of trying to time the market with one big decision, you invest a fixed amount on a regular schedule. When the market is up, you buy fewer shares. When the market is down, you buy more. Over time, your average cost can smooth out, and the bigger win is behavioral: you stop reacting to every peak and dip and start letting time in the market do the work. If you’re navigating midlife money goals, retirement investing, or simply trying to build confidence with personal finance, this is a powerful way to stay consistent through market volatility. We also share three affirmations to anchor the mindset behind steady progress, including protecting your sleep, dropping all or nothing thinking, and remembering your worth before the mirror and before the makeup. If this gave you a calmer way to think about investing, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s been hesitating, and leave a review so more women can find the support they need. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up   Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop  LTK Shop  🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com Your are now listening to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax. Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Midlife GlowGetter! I appreciate your support! Support the show

  6. Jul 1

    GlowGetter Daily - Whole Grains, Real Energy

    Send Jax a text! Carbs have been dragged for years, but we’re not letting the wrong headline dictate how we eat. Today’s quick Glowgetter Daily is all about one practical change that can genuinely shift how you feel day to day: choosing whole grains more often than refined grains. If you’ve been riding the cycle of “I eat, I crash, I crave,” there’s a good chance the type of grain on your plate is part of the story.  We walk through what happens when grains are refined into white flour, white bread, white rice, and regular pasta and why that faster digestion can spike blood sugar and leave you hungry, foggy, and tired sooner than you should be. Then we flip to what makes whole grains different: the bran, germ, and endosperm stay intact, which means slower digestion, steadier energy, and better blood sugar stability. For midlife women, that stability touches everything from mood and sleep to weight management, hormone balance, and the rising risk of type 2 diabetes after menopause.  We also get practical about making the swap stick. You’ll hear simple whole grain options (oats, quinoa, brown rice, whole wheat bread and pasta, farro, barley) plus the real secret to enjoying them: cook them well and season them like you mean it. To close, we share three affirmations to repeat when you need a steady inner reset. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s tired of the crash, and leave a quick review so more midlife women can find the show. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up  Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop  LTK Shop  🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com Your are now listening to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax. Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Midlife GlowGetter! I appreciate your support! Support the show

  7. Jun 30

    GlowGetter Daily - Say Yes In Midlife

    Send Jax a text! Saying “no” can feel like self-care, but sometimes it’s just fear wearing a cozy sweater. We talk about a midlife pattern that quietly narrows your world: declining invitations before you even give them a real chance. If you’ve caught yourself thinking “I’m too tired,” “it’s too far,” or “I won’t know anyone,” you’re not alone. We’ve been there too, and we’re naming it with love so you can choose something different.  We dig into why midlife friendships don’t form the way they did in our 20s. Back then, proximity did a lot of the work. Now, making new friends in midlife takes intentionality and a willingness to feel mildly uncomfortable for a moment, like walking into a room where you might not know a soul and staying anyway. We also lean on what research keeps reinforcing: the friendships that end up mattering most often begin in the most unlikely places, like the event you almost skipped or the class you joined on a whim.  You’ll leave with a simple, practical challenge to make saying yes easier: go, stay for at least an hour, and stay open. We also share three powerful affirmations to support your confidence, your needs, and your rest as you navigate reinvention and community. If you’re craving deeper social connection, a bigger life, and friends who fit who you are now, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review so more women can find us. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up   Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop  LTK Shop  🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com Your are now listening to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax. Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Midlife GlowGetter! I appreciate your support! Support the show

  8. Jun 22

    Thought Work That Makes Your Glow Up Stick

    Send Jax a text! June is almost over, July is next, and half of 2026 is already written. I’m not interested in a guilt spiral or a “just hustle harder” pep talk. I want a real midyear reset for women over 40 that actually changes your day-to-day life, starting with the thoughts you keep repeating when nobody’s listening. First, we go deep on thought work, the inner skill that makes every external glow up stick. I walk you through the C-T-F-A-R model (circumstance, thought, feeling, action, result) so you can see how two women can face the same setback and create totally different outcomes. We also unpack autopilot thinking, the small gap where freedom lives, and the difference between clean pain and dirty pain so you can stop layering unnecessary suffering on top of normal human emotions. Then I give you a simple four-step practice you can use immediately: awareness, investigation, an intentional bridge thought, and consistent practice to build a new neural pathway. After the mindset work, we shift into eight June glow-ups to close the month with intention: a values check-in, a bold summer style upgrade, a wellness progression check, a summer festival outing, a solo picnic, a 10-minute mobility and stretching routine, a quick budget check-in, and a summer bucket list with at least one date on the calendar. I also share personal updates on a new job, renewed debt payoff focus, and what it looks like to keep building momentum in midlife. If you’re ready to go think on purpose and live the second half of the year with more clarity and confidence, press play, subscribe, and share this with a friend. And if it helps, leave a review so more women can find us. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up   Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop  LTK Shop  🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com Blog & Guide Link - The Smart Girl Debt Payoff Plan Blog & Guide Link - My Weight Loss Cheat Sheet Blog & Guide Link - My Go To 45 Recipe Guide Your are now listening to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax. Enjoy! Thank you for listening to The Midlife GlowGetter! I appreciate your support! Support the show

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The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax Glow Well. Live Well. Love Your Life. Who says your 40s, 50s, and beyond can’t be your absolute best years? Welcome to The Midlife GlowGetter, the ultimate audio space for women over 40 who are ready to shed old expectations, step into their power, and curate a life filled with energy, adventure, and purpose. Whether you're stepping into the empty-nest phase, redefining your health, or finally prioritizing your own bucket list, this podcast is your weekly roadmap to thriving in midlife. No preachy coaching, no perfectionism—just real, practical inspiration and real-life strategies from someone who has walked the path. 🌟 Meet Your Host: Jax At age 48, Jax transformed her life from the inside out: losing over 190 lbs naturally, paying down $45,000 in debt, and transitioning into a high-energy career in project management. Now an empty nester with the time, health, and financial freedom to see the world, Jax is sharing everything she learned along the way to help you design your own second act. 🎧 What We Talk About: 🌿 Midlife Wellness & Vitality: Real talk on natural weight loss, sustainable energy, mindset, and feeling strong and confident in your body after 40.🧳 Travel & Exploration: Tips, itineraries, and inspiration for solo trips, getaway weekends with friends, and adventures with your adult children. Plus, immersive self-guided audio walking tours through iconic, history-rich destinations!💰 Money & Financial Freedom: Practical insight on clearing debt, budgeting for luxury on a real budget, and funding your travel dreams without stress.✨ Mindset & Lifestyle Transformation: Navigating the empty nest, owning your time, breaking free from midlife burnout, and building a lifestyle that genuinely excites you. Ready to step into your glow era? Hit Subscribe or Follow on your favorite podcast platform, grab your walking shoes or a cup of tea, and let’s explore the world together. Website: www.JaxStys.com Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Free Newsletter Sign-Up https://www.pages.jaxstys.com/newslettersubscribe  Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @JaxStys Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaxstys LTK Shop https://www.shopltk.com/explore/JaxStys 🌸🌸🌸 Leave a REVIEW and Send my a Screen Shot - I will email you my 10 Must Have Guides + The Woo Woo & Not So Woo Woo Glow Up Guide for Women Over 40 FOR FREE! 🌸🌸🌸 hello@jaxstys.com

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  • Creator
    Jax Stys
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jax Stys LLC
  • Show Website
    The Midlife GlowGetter