Midlife Rising

Jennifer Reimer, PhD and Sheri Johnson | Midlife Experts | Holistic Nutritionist | Theta Healer
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This is not just another midlife podcast about belly fat, Botox, or bone broth.We’re not here to help you stay young, offer makeup tips, or share recipes to sneak kale into your brownies. If you’re looking for hacks to stay small or “age gracefully,” this might not be the space for you. We’re here to burn down the old rulebook - and help you rise from the ashes.We unpack the invisible systems and internalized conditioning that keep midlife women stuck, over-functioning, and exhausted. We talk about the links between patriarchy, stress, and menopause symptoms. This is the conversation behind the conversation—raw, wise, and necessary. We’re Sheri and Jen - twin sisters, former “good-girls” turned paradigm-breakers, and your new favourite midlife truth-tellers. Our unfiltered conversations crack open the things women don’t say out loud. We’re here to offer you the tools, re-frames, and permission slips to finally stop performing and start becoming.  Expect “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?!” kinds of insights, advice to nix your menopause symptoms without HRT, and paradigm-shifting “aha” moments that make you want to take your power back. So if you’re ready to stop performing, and rise into the woman you were always meant to be - pull up a chair. We saved you a seat.

  1. 1D AGO

    29: Why Confident Women Start Questioning Themselves in Midlife

    Why Confident Women Start Questioning Themselves in Midlife If you’ve ever thought “I’m confident… so why do I still not speak my mind sometimes?"  Or maybe you still find yourself putting other people's needs before your own.  Perhaps you just can't stop feeling guilty when you try to say no.  In this deeply personal conversation, we explore why midlife and menopause rock our sense of self-worth - even for confident, successful women.  This episode gently dismantles the myth that confidence equals self-worth and reveals how so many midlife symptoms, patterns, and struggles are actually rooted in a quiet disconnection from our inherent value. If you’ve found yourself: Over-giving, over-functioning, or people-pleasingFeeling guilty for resting, receiving, or even spending time or money on yourselfHustling for approval yet deflecting compliments and offers of help…this conversation will land straight in your body and soul. ✨ In this episode, you'll discover:  The critical difference between self-worth, self-esteem, and confidenceWhy midlife (and menopause) naturally bring self-worth wounds to the surfaceHow patriarchy, pronatalism, ageism, and productivity culture quietly erode women’s worthWhy people-pleasing, over-self-sufficiency, and guilt are not personality traits but signalsHow ignoring your intuition slowly chips away at your self-worthThe subtle ways self-worth shows up as:Feeling like a burden or not wanting to "bother" peopleStruggling to receive help, compliments, or supportStaying quiet in rooms where your voice mattersFeeling intimidated or “imposter syndrome” around authority, leadership or even menFind out which of the 6 Midlife Coping Strategies are Killing Your Self-Worth. Take the quiz!  References from this episode:  Atlas of the Heart - by Brené Brown The Wisdom of Menopause - by Dr. Christiane Northrup, MD  The Let Them Theory - by  Mel Robbins Find us on instagram: Jen: @jenreimercoaching Sheri: @sherijohnsoncoaching

    46 min

  2. FEB 5

    28: How to Clear What's Blocking Your Intuition

    Feeling stuck when it comes to decisions in midlife? In this episode, we explore why intuition gets quiet - from conditioning and fear to nervous-system protection - and show a clear, practical process to retrieve and trust that inner voice.  Sheri shares a deeply personal example about decision-making around parenthood, while Jen walks you through concrete tools you can use right away to separate your true desires from the “shoulds.”  If you want to stop being driven by worry, or what everyone else wants for you - and start making choices that feel aligned, this episode is for you. You'll discover: Why the universe simply reflects what you’re putting out - not a test you must pass. How conditioning, ego and the nervous system block intuition and create “I should” thinking.A repeatable step-by-step practice to quiet the noise, identify core desires, and test whether a choice is coming from intuition vs. fear.Practical exercises to calm the nervous system and listen reliably.Find out which midlife coping strategy is blocking your intuition.  Take the Quiz!  5 Key takeaways from this episode: Intuition often gets drowned by conditioning and “should” thinking — name the “shoulds” and you’ll begin to hear what you actually want. The nervous system protects you; if it doesn’t feel safe, it will sabotage riskier, intuitive choices. Learn to regulate the nervous system before deciding. The world/universe tends to reflect your inner clarity — if you’re unclear, many opportunities will show up; if you’re clear, reflection is clearer. Use the practical process Sheri and Jen describe: list fears & “shoulds,” identify what you truly want, test it in your body, and regulate your nervous system. Small decisions are practice: practice listening for intuition on low-stakes choices so you’ll trust it on big ones.Find us on instagram: Jen: @jenreimercoaching Sheri: @sherijohnsoncoaching

    47 min

  3. JAN 29

    27: Why Finding "Your People" Feels So Hard in Midlife

    If midlife has you feeling lonelier, more disconnected (even from longtime friends), or like you suddenly don’t fit like you used to - you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the deep, often unspoken sense of not belonging that so many women experience in midlife. Our conversation goes beyond surface-level loneliness and dives into why belonging is a biological, nervous-system need, how early family dynamics shape our sense of safety, and why midlife can reactivate old “core wounds” of exclusion, rejection, and feeling like something is wrong with us. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t fit anymore”, “I can’t find my people”, or “Why does this feel like high school all over again?” , this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening. You'll discover: Why belonging is wired into our nervous system as a survival instinct, not a personality trait How midlife hormonal and life transitions naturally change who we connect with, and why that can feel disorienting How exclusion in adulthood can instantly take us back to being 12 years old and “not invited to the party” The hidden stress created by modern nuclear family life versus how women evolved to live in community Why some midlife women often crave deeper, more spiritually aligned connections - and lose interest in surface-level relationships If you want to find out how you can create a sense of belonging no matter who you're with or what room you're in, come to our mini-online retreat: Where You Belong.   Key Takeaways from this episode: Feeling like you don’t belong is not a personal failure, it’s a nervous-system response rooted in evolution.Midlife is an initiation into a new phase of life, and old relationships may no longer fit.True belonging isn’t just about finding the right people, it starts with feeling safe, secure and worthy within yourself.References from this episode: Braving the Wilderness by  Brené Brown  Find us on instagram: Jen: @jenreimercoaching Sheri: @sherijohnsoncoaching

    44 min

  4. JAN 22

    26: The Hidden Addiction Behind Midlife Burnout

    If you can’t slow down...if rest feels uncomfortable…or if you’re always “on the go” even when you’re exhausted...then this episode was made for you. In this episode we unpack “Keep Moving”, one of the six subconscious midlife coping strategies many women develop to stay safe, productive, and valued.  And we'll break down how it's actually an addiction that fuels burnout, emotional numbness, and disconnection from yourself. This pattern often shows up in midlife, especially during perimenopause and menopause, when your nervous system is already under pressure and your old strategies stop working. In this episode, we explore: What the Keep Moving coping strategy really is (and why it’s not “just being busy”)Why slowing down can feel unsafe, even when you desperately need R&RThe connection between busyness, self-worth, and workaholismHow “productivity = value” gets wired into women from a young ageHow this pattern shows up at work, at home, and in relationshipsWhy midlife is often the moment this strategy starts to fall apart, and why that’s a giftYou might recognize yourself here if: You feel uncomfortable sitting still or doing “nothing”Rest feels like something you have to earnYour mind constantly replays conversations or runs future to-do listsYou’re successful and capable, but still feel like it's never enoughYou’re exhausted but don’t know how to stopThis episode is especially powerful for women who are: In midlife, perimenopause, or menopauseExperiencing burnout, chronic busyness, or overwhelmQuestioning their relationship with work, productivity, and restReady to rebuild self-worth from the inside outWant to go deeper?  There are six midlife coping strategies, and Keep Moving is just one of them. You can discover your primary coping strategy, and how to begin releasing it, by taking our free, 2-minute quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Coping Strategies Quiz and find out which one is costing you the most!   Find us on instagram: Jen: @jenreimercoaching Sheri: @sherijohnsoncoaching

    46 min

  5. JAN 15

    25: You Don't Need More Time Management Tools. You Need a Better Relationship With Time.

    You Don't Need More Time Management Tools. You Need a Better Relationship With Time. What if the way you’ve been taught to think about time is the very thing keeping you overwhelmed, rushed, and exhausted? In this episode we introduce Time Alchemy, a radical reframe of time for midlife women (maybe even for everyone!). This is not about time management or productivity hacks. It’s about dismantling the deeply ingrained beliefs that shape how you experience time, rest, and self-worth. You’ll discover:   the five biggest lies about time, including “time is scarce,” “time is money,” and “rest must be earned”.  how these beliefs keep women stuck in hustle, guilt, and burnout, especially during menopause and midlife.why the belief that “there’s never enough time” is a conditioned mindset (not a fact), how it mirrors money scarcity, and why time expands when you’re fully present.how patriarchal and industrial systems trained us to see time as something that only moves forward, and why feminine time moves in cycles, seasons, and spirals instead.how women’s time has been historically devalued, why you’re conditioned to put yourself last, and how reclaiming your time is an act of sovereignty, not selfishness.If time feels like it’s speeding up, pressure feels heavier, and rest feels harder to claim, this conversation will change the way you relate to time so it finally starts working with you instead of against you. References from this episode Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown Come to our retreat in Peru! Check it out here. Find us on instagram: Jen: @jenreimercoaching Sheri: @sherijohnsoncoaching

    41 min

  6. JAN 8

    24: Four Ways to Manifest What You Actually Want in Midlife

    If you’ve already let go of New Year’s resolutions, the next question is this: How do you intentionally open the year you  really want to live? In Part 2 of this special New Year series, we show you how to take everything you reflected on in the past year (go back to episode 23 to find out how to do this) and use it to consciously shape what you’re calling in next. This episode is about moving from completion into creation. Rather than jumping straight into goals, we'll walk you through a grounded, soulful approach to opening the year - one that honors identity shifts, nervous system needs, and the deeper desires that so many women lose touch with in midlife. You’ll discover: Why 2026 is energetically a year of beginnings (and why that matters)How to let go of what drained you - habits, beliefs, relationships, and patternsWhy most women stop dreaming in midlife (and how to reconnect with possibility)How to reflect across different life areas - not just health and careerWhat you’ve already manifested that you may be overlookingHow to open the year in a way that feels aligned, intentional, and expansiveIf you’re ready to stop repeating old lessons and start creating the life you truly desire, this episode will help you begin the year with clarity, purpose, and trust. And if you are ready to open 2026 in a completely new way - and using our process that has helped us manifest our own extraordinary midlives, then go get Manifest Your Magical Midlife now and receive a bonus live mini-retreat to really land it. References from this episode:  The 12 Hour Walk by Colin O'Brady Find us on instagram: Jen: @jenreimercoaching Sheri: @sherijohnsoncoaching

    42 min

  7. JAN 6

    23: New Year's Resolutions are the Worst Way for the Spiritual Woman to Thrive in Midlife

    What if New Year’s resolutions aren’t failing because you lack discipline, but because they’re working against your nervous system? For spiritual women in midlife, especially those navigating perimenopause or menopause, traditional New Year’s resolutions often lead to stress, guilt, and self-shaming instead of growth. And there’s a biological reason why. In this episode, we unpack why the “New Year, New You” model doesn’t work in midlife, and what to do instead if you want to feel purposeful, energized, and aligned in this next chapter. You’ll learn: Why New Year’s resolutions spike cortisol and dysregulate the nervous system in midlifeHow perfectionism and “falling behind” create shame cycles that actually sabotage the change you wantWhy skipping reflection keeps women stuck on autopilotThe difference between goals, resolutions, and micro-habits (and why micro-habits actually work)A gentler, body-led way to approach the year that honors what you’ve been throughIf you’re done pushing yourself to be better and ready to feel more aligned, purposeful, and alive, this episode will change how you approach the year ahead. 🎧 Press play and start this chapter differently.  And if you really want to go deep and get our full process for Manifesting Your Magical Midlife, get it here. Find us on instagram: Jen: @jenreimercoaching Sheri: @sherijohnsoncoaching

    15 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    22: Why "I've Got This" is Costing You More Than You Think

    So many midlife women pride themselves on being strong, independent, capable - the one who doesn’t need help, who pushes through, who holds it all together (including us up until recently!). In this episode, we unpack why this “Be Strong” identity isn’t actually strength at all.  It’s a coping strategy that quietly fuels burnout, resentment, hormone disruption, and chronic stress. We explore how this pattern shows up at work, in relationships, and especially during the holidays - when saying “no, I’m fine” often leads to exhaustion and rage beneath the surface.  You’ll learn where this coping strategy comes from, how it impacts your nervous system and cortisol levels in midlife, and why learning to receive support is one of the most powerful shifts you can make for your health and well-being. In This Episode, you’ll discover: Why “being the strong one” is often a survival-based patternHow refusing help increases cortisol and worsens midlife symptomsThe hidden link between independence, resentment, and burnoutWhy many women feel unworthy of receiving support - and try to “earn” it insteadThe nervous system response behind the reflexive “No, I’ve got it”If you wanna find out what which Midlife Coping Strategy is costing you the most, take the quiz!  You'll get a full breakdown of your predominant strategy and what to do about it.  Find us on instagram: Jen: @jenreimercoaching Sheri: @sherijohnsoncoaching

    39 min
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This is not just another midlife podcast about belly fat, Botox, or bone broth.We’re not here to help you stay young, offer makeup tips, or share recipes to sneak kale into your brownies. If you’re looking for hacks to stay small or “age gracefully,” this might not be the space for you. We’re here to burn down the old rulebook - and help you rise from the ashes.We unpack the invisible systems and internalized conditioning that keep midlife women stuck, over-functioning, and exhausted. We talk about the links between patriarchy, stress, and menopause symptoms. This is the conversation behind the conversation—raw, wise, and necessary. We’re Sheri and Jen - twin sisters, former “good-girls” turned paradigm-breakers, and your new favourite midlife truth-tellers. Our unfiltered conversations crack open the things women don’t say out loud. We’re here to offer you the tools, re-frames, and permission slips to finally stop performing and start becoming.  Expect “why didn’t anyone tell me this sooner?!” kinds of insights, advice to nix your menopause symptoms without HRT, and paradigm-shifting “aha” moments that make you want to take your power back. So if you’re ready to stop performing, and rise into the woman you were always meant to be - pull up a chair. We saved you a seat.

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Reimer, PhD and Sheri Johnson | Midlife Experts | Holistic Nutritionist | Theta Healer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Midlife Rising
  • Show Website
    Midlife Rising