Midlife Reinvention for Moms | Mom To MORE®

Sharon Macey, Midlife Reinvention Expert
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You've spent years raising your family, supporting everyone around you, and building a life centered on motherhood. Now, like so many women, you're facing your own midlife reinvention. This show is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: Who am I now that my kids don't need me the way they used to? What do I do after the kids leave? How do I reinvent myself in midlife after years as a stay-at-home-mom? What career or purpose is even possible for me after so much time out of the workforce? I scaled back when my kids were little - how do I turn those in-between hours when they're in school into something bigger now? Midlife Reinvention for Moms | Mom To MORE® is ranked in the top 2% globally by Listen Notes, and the winner of a 2025 Silver Signal Award, helping stay-at-home-moms, midlife moms, empty nesters, and women navigating life after the kids leave home to rediscover their identity, purpose and what's next. Hosted by Sharon Macey - an award-winning former advertising creative, longtime SAHM and a National Latin Ballroom champion, the show explores what happens after the hands-on parenting years, when women begin redefining identity, ambition, and possibility. Each episode features inspiring conversations with women who have transformed the skills they developed through motherhood into second-act careers, businesses, creative ventures, and meaningful new chapters. You'll hear from women who started over, took bold risks, built successful businesses, returned to careers, or discovered entirely new passions, proving it's never too late to reinvent yourself. You'll leave each episode with practical strategies, fresh perspectives and the confidence to create your own next chapter. Because motherhood was never the end of your ambition, it was the training ground for what comes next. Your reinvention starts now.

  1. 1d ago

    How One Mom Went All-In On Her Passions and Reinvented Herself: With Katie Writer

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with Alaska bush pilot, aerial photographer, and journalist Katie Writer, who has spent more than two decades navigating remote Alaskan terrain while raising two children in the wilderness. She shares how extreme skiing first drew her north, how motherhood shaped her identity, and how documenting glaciers and climate change from the cockpit became her purpose. Katie talks about raising children in a dry cabin (no indoor plumbing or running water!) , enduring long stretches of isolation, and realizing she needed more support and more of herself back. She reflects on the skills motherhood built such as preparation, intuition, and playfulness, and how those same qualities make her a better pilot and storyteller. Tune in for a breathtaking look at resilience, reinvention, and what is possible when you trust your own path, both in the air and on the ground. [00:00] Introduction [02:36] Building a Life in the Wilderness From Colorado to Alaska [05:04] Competing in the World Extreme Skiing Championships [06:35] Choosing Motherhood After a Life of Adventure [09:28] Raising Babies in a Dry Cabin in Remote Alaska [11:14] The Moment Katie Realized Something Had to Change [13:48] Starting Over and Rebuilding Life in Anchorage [16:51] Navigating Life as a Bush Pilot and Mother [20:50] Using Photography to Tell the Story of Climate Change [24:41] The Unexpected Skills learned in motherhood [27:47] Katie's Dream of Becoming a National Geographic Photographer    Meet my guest, Katie Writer: Instagram/Facebook: @akktwriter and @cubrideswithkt Photography & Prints: https://www.katiewritergallery.com/ Scenic Flights: https://cubflights.com/   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #69 of the Mom to MORE® podcast with Krista Demcher, storytelling strategist who helps entrepreneurs sell authentically, taking the "sleaze" out of sales. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  2. Jul 27

    Libby Ward on Honest Motherhood: The Burnout, The Breakdown and the Reinvention Nobody Saw Coming

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and creator Libby Ward to explore the invisible weight so many mothers carry and the powerful journey of reclaiming themselves. Known for her honest conversations about motherhood, Libby shares how burnout, rage, and years of putting everyone else first ultimately led her to rediscover who she was beyond the role of "mom." Libby opens up about the mental load, breaking generational patterns, healing childhood trauma, and why motherhood doesn't require women to sacrifice their own humanity. She shares the life-changing lessons behind her book Honest Motherhood and explains why learning to meet your own needs isn't selfish, it's essential. Tune in for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, healing, self-worth, and giving yourself permission to become whole again. [00:00] Introduction [04:05] Why Millions of Mothers Connected With Libby's Message [08:04] The Moment Libby Realized She Wasn't Really Present [11:24] Burnout, Rage, and the Breaking Point That Changed Everything [15:20] Asking the Hard Question: What Do I Actually Need? [18:48] How Childhood Trauma Shaped Libby's Motherhood Journey [24:06] Unlearning the Belief That Rest Must Be Earned [28:19] Why Humor Has Become Part of Libby's Healing [31:50] Choosing Yourself to Become a Better Mother [36:02] The Motherhood Skills That Build Careers [38:41] Letting Go of the Need for Permission [39:46] Defining What "More" Means Today Meet my guest, Libby Ward: Website: https://libbyward.com/ Instagram: @libbyward TikTok: @libbywardofficial Book: Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind, Finding Myself   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #68 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Katie Writer, Alaska bush pilot, nature photographer and host of the Alaska Climate & Aviation podcast. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  3. Jul 13

    How One Mom is Raising 4 Kids Across Cultures While Building a Global Company | Elodie Ferchaud

    This week on Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Boundless Life, a global community helping families live, work, and learn around the world. A French mother of four raising her children across cultures, Elodie shares how an unexpected loss reshaped her perspective on life, motherhood and what is truly possible. Elodie opens up about building a company while raising four children, the power of community and why motherhood has made her a stronger leader. She discusses slow travel, raising global citizens, navigating cultural expectations around motherhood and creating a life aligned with her values rather than society's script. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, courage, community, and giving yourself permission to imagine a different kind of life. [00:00] Introduction [03:17] Raising Four Children Across Cultures [05:02] What Daily Life Looks Like Living Abroad [07:23] Why Community Is Essential for Families [10:04] Raising Global Citizens Through Travel [13:38] How Grief Became a Turning Point [17:30] Building Boundless Life From an Idea to a Global Movement [20:04] Marketing a Lifestyle That Didn't Exist Yet [21:24] The Countries Where Boundless Life Operates Today [23:09] Why Reinvention Requires Community [25:17] How Motherhood Made Elodie a Better Leader [29:48] Navigating Cultural Expectations of Motherhood [31:55] Advice for Moms Who Want Something More [33:48] Elodie's Vision for Her Next Great Adventure   Meet my guest, Elodie Ferchaud Website: https://boundless.life/ Instagram: @boundless.life, @eloferchaud    Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #67 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Libby Ward, author of Honest Motherhood. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  4. Jun 29

    Thyroid Cancer in Women: What Your Doctor Isn't Screening For with Dr. Rashmi Roy

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with endocrine surgeon and thyroid cancer specialist Dr. Rashmi Roy to discuss a health issue that affects women at significantly higher rates than men - yet rarely gets the screening it deserves.  As one of the highest-volume thyroid surgeons in the United States, Dr. Roy is leading ground-breaking research on thyroid cancer screening and advocating for the kind of early detection that can change - and save - women's lives.. Dr. Roy explains the difference between thyroid nodules, goiters, and thyroid cancer, why normal thyroid bloodwork does not rule out cancer, and the symptoms women should never ignore. She also shares insights from her nationwide thyroid ultrasound screening program and offers practical advice on advocating for your own thyroid health. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about prevention, early detection, and the simple steps every woman can take to become more informed about her thyroid health. [00:00] Introduction [02:39] Why Thyroid Cancer Is Rising in Women [04:43] Understanding Thyroid Nodules, Goiters, and Cancer [06:20] What Thyroid Screening Research Is Revealing [07:59] Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore [09:45] Why Normal Bloodwork Doesn't Rule Out Thyroid Cancer [14:09] Inside Dr. Roy's Mobile Thyroid Screening Program [16:04] When and How Often Women Should Get a Thyroid Ultrasound [17:17] What to Do If You Receive a Thyroid Nodule Diagnosis [22:15] Why Thyroid Screening Isn't Standard Practice Yet [25:13] Simple Ways to Monitor Your Thyroid Health at Home [27:31] Questions Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor About Thyroid Health   Meet my guest, Dr. Rashmi Roy Dr. Roy's Goiter Guru YouTube Channel Website: https://thyroidcancer.com/ Instagram & TikTok: @goiterguru Dr. Roy's essential questions every woman should ask their doctor   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #66 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Elodie Ferchaud, Co-founder of Boundless Life. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  5. Jun 8

    2 Moms, 9 Kids, Zero Regrets: Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker Are Finding Fabulous After 50

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker, co-hosts of the new podcast Finding Fabulous. Both women were navigating major midlife shifts, from empty nests and aging parents to unexpected health crises, and found themselves searching for what comes next. Their stories are honest, funny, and deeply relatable. Together they talk about the messy middle, the fear of starting over, the hidden skills motherhood builds, and why midlife is the perfect time to create something new. Tune in for a conversation filled with honesty, humor, reinvention, and the reminder that you are never behind, you're just one small step away from your next chapter.  [00:00] Introduction [02:54] How Meghan and Kristin first met [05:46] Becoming stay at home moms and early identity shifts [08:58] The hidden skills motherhood quietly builds [10:33] Kids, personalities, and the Groundhog Day years [12:50] Entering the messy middle [14:36] Feeling stuck and taking the first step [17:34] Why so many women reinvent in their 50s [19:41] Chase your talents, not your dreams [20:50] Kristin's medical crisis and survival story [26:20] The birth of Finding Fabulous Meet my guests, Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker: Podcast: Finding Fabulous available on. Spotify,  Apple and all platforms. Instagram:  @findingfabulouspod Meghan: @hernextmoves Kristin: @kristinpcan   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com Want to interview Sharon? Connect here. Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here. Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn. Keep an eye out for episode #65 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Dr. Rashmi Roy, Endocrine Surgeon and the thyroid Goiter Guru. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  6. May 25

    Reframing Reinvention: Choosing Adventure with Anne Taylor Hartzell

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Anne Taylor Hartzell. Creator of the Choose Adventure Mindset and author of All Who Wonder: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change, Anne shares how motherhood, empty nest life, and a quiet dorm room drop-off inspired her next chapter. Anne opens up about leaving agency life to create flexibility for her family, learning to trust her intuition, reframing fear as curiosity, and taking small brave steps toward what's next. She also shares her five-step Choose Adventure framework and encourages women to stop shrinking and start building lives with fewer regrets and more adventure. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about motherhood, midlife, creativity, courage, and reframing that devil on our shoulder we call fear into curiosity. [00:00] Introduction [03:07] Leaving Agency Life to Create More Flexibility for Family [05:41] The Reinvention Skills Motherhood Quietly Teaches You [08:21] The Empty Nest Moment That Sparked Anne's Next Chapter [13:07] The Real Cost of Playing It Safe in Midlife [15:02] Midlife Choices of Shrinking Back or Choosing Growth [16:11] Injury, Stillness & Finally Beginning the Book [18:52] Reframing Fear as Curiosity During Seasons of Change [21:11] Anne's Five-Step Choose Adventure Framework [24:25] Why You Don't Need to Feel Ready to Start Something New [29:20] Creating Community, Connection & Support for Women in Midlife    Meet my guest, Anne Taylor Hartzell: Read Anne's book: All Who Wander: A Guide To Finding Your Path In Seasons Of Change.  Podcast:  All Who Wander on Spotify, Apple or  wherever you listen in. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiptravelmama Website: https://www.annetaylorhartzell.com/    Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #63 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Kristin Price Hocker & Meghan Caponiti, Co-hosts of Finding Fabulous podcast and we dive into the process of their dual reinvention. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  7. May 11

    From SAHM to CEO: How Susan De Marco Turned an 11-Year Resume Gap Into Her Superpower

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes CPA, CEO, and former stay-at-home mom Susan DeMarco. With an MBA, a background at major firms like Merck and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and now serving as CEO of Brand K Partners, Susan's journey is a powerful example of what's possible after a career pause. In this conversation, Susan shares how stepping away to raise her four sons didn't diminish her capabilities rather it strengthened them. She opens up about the challenges of re-entering the workforce after a long resume gap, the unexpected silence she faced, and how taking a step "below" her experience ultimately led her to leadership. Tune in for an honest conversation about redefining career paths, recognizing the hidden value of motherhood, building flexible workplaces, and trusting that the long way around can still lead exactly where you're meant to be. [00:00] Introduction [02:42] Choosing Motherhood and Raising Four Sons [05:10] Leadership Skills Learned Through Motherhood [08:28] The Rewards of Staying Home with Kids [09:29] How to Talk About the Resume Gap [13:18] The Reality of Returning to Work After a Career Break [15:26] Taking a Job Below Your Experience Level [17:10] Creating a Flexible Work Culture for Parents [20:29] Balancing Work, Motherhood, and Self-Care [25:24] Rethinking Family Leave and Support for Moms    Meet my guest, Susan De Marco: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftmom2ceo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-de-marco-mba-cpa-349399206/ Website: https://www.brandkpartners.com   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #63 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Anne Taylor Hartzell, Founder of Hip Travel Mama and author of All Who Wander: A Guide To Finding Your Path In Seasons Of Change. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  8. Apr 27

    Raising Kids to Raising Capital: Shana Moore's Unexpected Midlife Reinvention

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes founder and CEO Shana Moore, the visionary behind WeSkreech, a startup focused on personal safety through innovative sonic technology. After 25 years as a stay-at-home mom raising four children, Shana reached a point where she began asking what was next, leading her into an unexpected chapter as an entrepreneur. In this conversation, Shana shares her transition from full-time motherhood to startup founder and the mindset shifts that came with stepping into a completely new role. She reflects on the resilience, patience, and problem-solving skills she built over the years, and how they carried into this next phase, along with navigating fear, uncertainty, and learning as she goes. Tune in for a grounded and honest conversation about reinvention, starting something new later in life, and what it looks like to take small, steady steps forward even when you are not fully sure where they will lead. [00:00] Introduction [02:58] Shana's transition from teacher to stay-at-home mom [04:20] The realities of motherhood through different stages [06:02] Skills from motherhood that translate into entrepreneurship [09:30] Recognizing opportunity and starting WeSkreech [11:06] Navigating fear and taking daily action [13:19] The inspiration behind WeSkreech and the startup journey [18:07] Highs, lows, and lessons from building a business [20:37] Stepping into a new identity as a founder [23:53] Advice for women who feel it's "too late" to start [26:47] Defining her "more" and evolving identity   Meet my guest, Shana Moore: Website:https://weskreech.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weskreech/   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack.   @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #62 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Susan De Marco, the woman who went from SAHM to CEO of Brand K Partners. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥ GGQ17o8r0e8YwaUthlAX

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You've spent years raising your family, supporting everyone around you, and building a life centered on motherhood. Now, like so many women, you're facing your own midlife reinvention. This show is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: Who am I now that my kids don't need me the way they used to? What do I do after the kids leave? How do I reinvent myself in midlife after years as a stay-at-home-mom? What career or purpose is even possible for me after so much time out of the workforce? I scaled back when my kids were little - how do I turn those in-between hours when they're in school into something bigger now? Midlife Reinvention for Moms | Mom To MORE® is ranked in the top 2% globally by Listen Notes, and the winner of a 2025 Silver Signal Award, helping stay-at-home-moms, midlife moms, empty nesters, and women navigating life after the kids leave home to rediscover their identity, purpose and what's next. Hosted by Sharon Macey - an award-winning former advertising creative, longtime SAHM and a National Latin Ballroom champion, the show explores what happens after the hands-on parenting years, when women begin redefining identity, ambition, and possibility. Each episode features inspiring conversations with women who have transformed the skills they developed through motherhood into second-act careers, businesses, creative ventures, and meaningful new chapters. You'll hear from women who started over, took bold risks, built successful businesses, returned to careers, or discovered entirely new passions, proving it's never too late to reinvent yourself. You'll leave each episode with practical strategies, fresh perspectives and the confidence to create your own next chapter. Because motherhood was never the end of your ambition, it was the training ground for what comes next. Your reinvention starts now.

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