The Midlife GlowGetter

Jax Stys
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Welcome to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax — the podcast for women over 40 who know it’s never too late to live life like you’d want to live it twice.  I’m Jax, a Certified Life Architecture and Wellness Coach, corporate finance professional, blogger, creator, and single mom of 26 years. After overcoming depression, rebuilding my mental health, losing over 170 pounds, paying off $33K of debt, and redesigning every corner of my life, I’m here to help you do the same. This show blends real life, real growth, real glow-up energy — giving you tools to master your mindset, wellness, money, style, and purpose one small step at a time.  If you’re ready to reinvent, rise, and become the woman you were always meant to be, this is where your new chapter begins. Love, Jax PS: Everything I share on The Midlife GlowGetter is for information and inspiration only. I’m not your doctor, therapist, lawyer, or financial advisor. I’m a certified life & wellness coach sharing and a midlife woman growing everyday and this is what’s helped me.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t create a coaching relationship, business relationship, or any guarantees of results. You’re the one doing the work—and you’re absolutely capable. Just remember: your journey is your own, and you deserve support that fits your unique life, body, and circumstances. So take what serves you, leave what doesn’t, and glow forward, gorgeous—this is your time.

  1. 4D AGO

    A Neuroscience-Backed 12-Week System For Women Over 40

    Send Jax a text! Stop juggling ten goals and wondering why none of them stick. We’re diving into a focused, neuroscience-backed 12-week method designed to help women over 40 choose one priority, execute with clarity, and create visible results without burning out. This is a warm, practical walkthrough built from accountability coaching, brain science, and real-life routines that actually fit a busy schedule. We start with the power of one: how choosing a single priority goal unlocks attention, reduces overwhelm, and pushes your brain into a more adaptable state. You’ll hear exactly how to define a measurable target, translate it into action verbs, and bind those actions to time and place so they happen on autopilot. Then we layer on the daily journaling ritual—goal, action list, one affirmation—and a visual anchor that leverages novelty to keep your focus fresh. Accountability isn’t optional here; we share simple daily check-ins that make progress public and sustainable. From there, we break down the 12-week execution cycle and the Sunday reset that supports it: time blocking workouts, walks, and meal prep; counting the actual hours you’re investing; and setting non-negotiables. We cover what to measure—and why it matters—from body composition and sleep to energy, clothing fit, mood, and focus. You’ll also learn a quick motivation rating tool that guides your visualization toward the reward or the cost, depending on your state. To keep momentum high, we add brain-savvy tactics: narrow or broaden attention on command, sprinkle in random rewards to boost dopamine, and protect the basics—sleep, hydration, boundaries, and environment. Finally, we show you how to schedule key actions inside your circadian motivation windows so discipline feels easier. If you’re ready to trade vague intentions for a plan that respects your time and biology, this conversation gives you the steps. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to help more women find tools that work. What’s the one goal you’ll claim for the next 12 weeks? Support the show

    13 min

  2. JAN 30

    Day 6 Winter Reset Series - Winter Home, Steady Mind

    Send Jax a text! FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS! Instagram: @JaxStys TikTok: @JaxStys Facebook: @JaxStys Threads: @JaxStys Pinterest: @JaxStys Substack: @JaxStys Blog: www.JaxStys.com Winter can make home feel heavier: lower light, longer indoor hours, and clutter that seems to multiply on its own. We pull back the curtain on why your space shapes your stress and share a simple winter home rhythm that steadies your nervous system without demanding perfection. Instead of marathon deep cleans, we lean on daily resets and focused weekly zones so your environment starts signaling safety, predictability, and calm. We begin with the science in plain terms—your brain relaxes when a space is predictable, and it stays on alert when it isn’t. From there, we map practical steps that take minutes, not hours: dishes to the sink, trash out, counters cleared, one quick wipe. Then we build a weekly cadence that supports real life. A kitchen reset becomes the keystone: clear counters, empty the dishwasher, wipe surfaces, and prep one helpful thing like a hydration station to make tomorrow easier. Living areas get breathable by removing visual clutter and returning essentials. Bathrooms get a fast routine—fresh towels, wiped sinks, refilled paper—to deliver a grounding start and finish to each day. Laundry becomes rhythm, not noise: one or two set days, clothes put away the same day, and fresh sheets on schedule to lift sleep and mood. Light maintenance prevents resentment by removing friction points before they drain your energy—refill soaps, restock paper goods, replace bulbs, and fix small snags. We bring it all together with a Sunday reset that sets the tone for the week, so Monday begins from steady ground. Along the way, we share hard-won lessons from caregiving, work, and mental health recovery, showing how simple routines can hold you when life is heavy. The heart of it is intention over perfection—start with one zone, one counter, one reset, and let it build. If this resonated, tap follow, share the episode with a friend who needs a winter lift, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your home can hold you steady; you just need a rhythm that fits your season. Support the show

    8 min

  3. JAN 29

    Day 5 Winter Reset Series - Winter Style, Without The Stress

    Send Jax a text! FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS! Instagram: @JaxStys TikTok: @JaxStys Facebook: @JaxStys Threads: @JaxStys Pinterest: @JaxStys Substack: @JaxStys Blog: www.jaxstys.com Winter style isn’t about chasing trends or buying more sweaters. It’s about building a calm system that reduces decision fatigue, supports a changing body, and helps you feel grounded from the moment you get dressed. We dive into a practical winter rhythm that turns your closet into a source of clarity rather than stress, especially if you’ve been staring at your wardrobe thinking nothing fits or feels like you anymore. We start by reframing style as emotional regulation—what you wear can shape your sense of safety, confidence, and presence. From there, we map your real week to your real clothes, factoring in weather, workdays, home days, and everything in between. You’ll learn how to perform a fast closet scan to pull forward pieces that fit now, move frustration out of sight, and remove friction without tossing items you might revisit later. We also highlight the power of accessories and outerwear in cold months, showing how comfortable boots, scarves, and coats can finish simple outfits and make repeats feel effortless. Fit and comfort become the non-negotiables after forty, not because you’re giving up on style but because discomfort steals your energy and focus. We share easy maintenance habits—steaming, boot care, sweater refreshes, and bag resets—that keep your week smooth. And the anchor of it all is Sunday prep: planning a few outfits, setting Monday’s look aside, and hanging complete outfits together so your future self has fewer decisions and more momentum. Along the way, you’ll hear a personal story about body changes, confidence in waves, and the moment dressing with intention shifted everything. If winter has you feeling stuck, this conversation offers clarity over clutter, ease over overwhelm, and a system you can start today without new purchases. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to tell us what outfit formula saves your mornings. Support the show

    9 min

  4. JAN 28

    Day 4 Winter Reset Series - Beauty As Self-Respect, Not Vanity

    Send Jax a text! FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS! Instagram: @JaxStys TikTok: @JaxStys Facebook: @JaxStys  Threads: @JaxStys Pinterest: @JaxStys Substack: @JaxStys Blog: www.JaxStys.com Winter can make even the best routine feel like it’s working against you, especially after forty. We unpack a calm, barrier-first approach that trades aggressive fixes for steady habits that actually stick. From myth-busting the idea that you need “stronger” products or more steps, to building a simple daily base that protects your skin in cold, dry air, we walk through what works and why. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s comfort, consistency, and a glow that holds up when the weather doesn’t. We start with the foundations: gentle cleansing, hydrating serums, moisturizers that fit your climate, and SPF every single day. Then we zoom out to weekly rhythm—how a barrier reset once or twice a week, richer nights, and makeup breaks help your skin recover and perform better. Hair and scalp get dedicated time too, with practical tips for oils, deep conditioning, less heat, and smarter drying. You’ll also hear our favorite low-effort makeup swaps like tinted moisturizer and cream blush that look alive without the heavy lift. Small habits round it out: hand cream by the sink, cuticle oil daily, foot cream with socks at night, and a five-minute Sunday reset to refill bottles, clean brushes, and prep balm. Underneath the tactics sits a deeper truth: beauty is not vanity—it’s self-respect. When winter turns up the stress, gentle, consistent care becomes grounding. Protect your glow, don’t fight your skin. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what tiny winter habit will you start today? Support the show

    8 min

  5. JAN 27

    Day 3 Winter Reset Series - Winter Wellness After 40

    Send Jax a text! FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS! Instagram: @JaxStys TikTok: @JaxStys Facebook: @JaxStys Threads: @JaxStys Pinterest: @JaxStys Substack: @JaxStys Winter piles on stress, stiffness, and fatigue, especially for women over 40—but the fix isn’t to grind harder. We walk through a supportive winter rhythm that respects hormones, slower recovery, and the reality of busy lives. Instead of punishment workouts and crash plans, you’ll learn how steady, predictable habits create better energy, stronger joints, and more confidence all season long. We break the week into clear pillars: gentle starts on Monday and Tuesday to reduce inflammation and protect sleep, midweek strength and stability to preserve muscle and metabolism without burnout, and a midweek reset that course-corrects hydration, meals, and rest before fatigue takes over. Then we lean into mood and joy—walks with music, dancing, and connection with friends—to lower stress hormones and make consistency feel natural. A dedicated restoration day secures recovery, and a Sunday reset makes the next week frictionless with simple meal planning, water prep, and time-blocked movement. You’ll also hear Jax’s personal journey of losing over 170 pounds by choosing consistency over extremes: starting with dawn walks, layering in strength, learning recovery, and adjusting instead of quitting. The takeaway is simple and powerful—support creates momentum, and momentum builds confidence. If winter has felt like a season to endure, this approach turns it into a season that quietly builds strength and self-trust. Ready to feel steady, supported, and grounded? Follow the one-focus-per-day plan, repeat the rhythm weekly, and watch calm turn into progress. If this resonated, tap follow, share with a friend who needs a gentler winter plan, and leave a quick review so more women can find us. Support the show

    10 min

  6. JAN 26

    Day 2 Winter Reset Series - Winter Mindset Without The Pressure

    Send Jax a text! FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS! Instagram: @JaxStys TikTok: @JaxStys Facebook: @JaxStys Threads: @JaxStys Pinterest: @JaxStys Substack: @JaxStys Winter has a way of making everything feel heavier: less sunlight, choppy sleep, hormone shifts, and stress that stacks without warning. We don’t fix that with fake optimism. We build steadiness. Today we share a clear, repeatable mindset rhythm designed for women over 40 who want calm they can count on when motivation runs low. We start with the brain: its first job is safety, not happiness. Predictability communicates safety, and routines lower decision fatigue that keeps anxiety humming. From there, we map a seven-day winter framework. Monday brings orientation and grounding to set priorities and the tone of your week. Tuesday rebuilds confidence with evidence from real wins. Wednesday is mental clearing to dump clutter and reclaim focus. Thursday sets boundaries to protect your energy from overgiving and overcommitting. Friday practices real gratitude to help your mind register progress. Saturday invites gentle reflection—what felt heavy, what helped, and what you want more of next week. Sunday ties it all together with a reset that prepares you emotionally and mentally for what’s ahead. We also talk about why this matters in the mess of real life—caregiving, career changes, financial strain, seasons where everything hits at once. Mindset routines won’t erase stress, but they will help you hold yourself steady inside it. Repetition builds self-trust: every small practice teaches your brain that you follow through. That’s why steadiness quietly wins when motivation fades. Choose one anchor today—a single question, a journal prompt, or a brief check-in—and repeat it weekly until it becomes familiar. If this landed, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a quick review so more women can find steadiness this winter. Support the show

    9 min

  7. JAN 25

    Day 1 Winter Reset Series - Winter Sunday Reset

    Send Jax a text! FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALS! Instagram: @JaxStys TikTok: @JaxStys FaceBook: @JaxStys Threads: @JaxStys Pinterest: @JaxStys Substack: JaxStys Winter can feel like a slow leak—early sunsets, low energy, and a mind that won’t stop spinning by Sunday afternoon. We launched our six-day winter reset series with a gentle Sunday ritual designed for women over 40 who want steadier moods, clearer focus, and kinder weeks without the grind. Instead of chasing motivation that comes and goes, we lean into rhythm: small, repeatable steps that calm the nervous system and cut decision fatigue. We break down a flexible five-pillar framework—wellness, mindset, beauty, style, and home—that turns Sundays into a soft landing. Think light movement, simple meal prep, and setting out supplements. Add a brain dump and a quick calendar pass to clear mental clutter and shape how you want the week to feel. Then weave in small acts of self-connection like skincare or a hair mask to signal self-respect, plan a couple of outfits to prevent morning stalls, and do a home reset that clears counters and resets the kitchen. No full-day cleanups, no rigid checklists—just a menu you adjust to match your winter energy. We also talk about the real biology of midlife: changing hormones, patchy sleep, sharper stress responses, and why motivation becomes less reliable. That’s why routines matter. Predictability equals safety for your brain, and repetition tells your nervous system we’re okay. We share easy tracking options—paper, notes apps, or tools like Notion and Todoist—to build self-trust through small wins. And we reframe discipline as self-respect instead of punishment, because consistency beats intensity every time. If you miss a week, you simply return. If the season has you feeling scattered or stuck in survival mode, this reset offers a steady rhythm you can actually keep. Subscribe for the full winter reset series, share this with a friend who needs a softer Sunday, and leave a review to let us know which pillar you’ll start with. Support the show

    11 min

  8. JAN 23

    Why Midlife Is Your Upgrade, Not A Crisis;

    Send Jax a text! The midlife crisis story is tired—and it’s costing us our power. We’re taking back the narrative with a candid, energizing look at why your 40s and 50s are the upgrade decade: more clarity, stronger boundaries, and choices that protect your peace instead of your image. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s too late to pivot, create, or rise, consider this your sign to move now. We start by retiring people pleasing and over-explaining, tracing how those habits drain energy and blur priorities. From there, we dig into pattern recognition—the superpower of midlife that helps you spot distractions dressed as opportunities, choose work that compounds, and lead with conviction. Wellness gets a full reframe too: no more random extremes. Think strength, sleep, hormones, recovery, and consistent movement that supports a busy life. Confidence grows not from perfection, but from rebuilding self-trust through small, repeatable actions. Money and time strategy take center stage as we shift from impressing others to funding peace. Intentional budgeting, paying off debt with a plan, investing for stability, and designing days that match your values become the new metrics of success. Relationships get filtered with the same clarity: fewer one-sided dynamics, more community that feels like home. And the anchor of the hour—someday isn’t a plan. Start the business, apply for the role, write the book, take the trip. One small choice plants the flag for who you’re becoming. If this conversation sparks a midlife glow-up for you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review so more women can find us. Tell us: what are you upgrading first? Support the show

    13 min
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About

Welcome to The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax — the podcast for women over 40 who know it’s never too late to live life like you’d want to live it twice.  I’m Jax, a Certified Life Architecture and Wellness Coach, corporate finance professional, blogger, creator, and single mom of 26 years. After overcoming depression, rebuilding my mental health, losing over 170 pounds, paying off $33K of debt, and redesigning every corner of my life, I’m here to help you do the same. This show blends real life, real growth, real glow-up energy — giving you tools to master your mindset, wellness, money, style, and purpose one small step at a time.  If you’re ready to reinvent, rise, and become the woman you were always meant to be, this is where your new chapter begins. Love, Jax PS: Everything I share on The Midlife GlowGetter is for information and inspiration only. I’m not your doctor, therapist, lawyer, or financial advisor. I’m a certified life & wellness coach sharing and a midlife woman growing everyday and this is what’s helped me.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t create a coaching relationship, business relationship, or any guarantees of results. You’re the one doing the work—and you’re absolutely capable. Just remember: your journey is your own, and you deserve support that fits your unique life, body, and circumstances. So take what serves you, leave what doesn’t, and glow forward, gorgeous—this is your time.

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  • Creator
    Jax Stys
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jax Stys LLC
  • Show Website
    The Midlife GlowGetter