The Midlife GlowGetter

Jax Stys
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You didn't come this far to play small. The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax is the podcast for women over 40 who are done waiting and ready to become. Every Monday, we go deep — real conversations about mindset, wellness, money, style, relationships, and purpose. Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday I share GlowGetter Daily Pep Talks  a short, straight-to-the-point pep talk to keep you moving throughout the day. Friday is GlowGetter Book Reviews where I review a book I recently read with key insights and my personal opinion. I'm Jax — certified coach, finance professional, Realtor, single mom of 27 years, recent empty nester and living proof that your best season isn't behind you. In the last four years I lost over 190 pounds naturally, paid off $35K in debt, rebuilt my mental health after depression and anxiety, and redesigned my life from the inside out. This isn't about perfection. It's about progress — one percent better, every single day. New episodes every Monday through Friday. Start wherever you are. Your next chapter is already waiting. 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. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @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. 2h ago

    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 Support the show

    6 min

  2. 1d ago

    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 Support the show

    6 min

  3. 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 Support the show

    41 min

  4. Jun 18

    GlowGetter Daily - The Berry Habit For Midlife Health

    Send Jax a text! One small food can do a lot of heavy lifting after 40, and it’s probably already in your freezer. We make the case for berries as a daily non-negotiable for midlife women, not as a trend, but as a practical habit with real science behind it. If you’ve been trying to support energy, mood, skin, and long-term health without overhauling your whole diet, this is the simplest place to start. We walk through why berries matter at a cellular level, including oxidative stress and how antioxidants help protect your body over time. You’ll hear why anthocyanins, the compounds that give blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries their rich color, are linked to benefits that span brain health and cognitive function, inflammation support, cardiovascular health, and improved insulin sensitivity. We also connect the dots to the gut microbiome, because feeding beneficial bacteria can ripple out to digestion, immunity, mood, and even how your skin looks and feels. Then we bring it down to real life: fresh vs frozen berries, why frozen is still nutrient-dense and often more affordable, and easy ways to eat them without thinking twice. To round it out, we share three affirmations to repeat when you need steadiness: slowing down is not laziness, mistakes can be transformative teachers, and goals should feel exciting enough to make sacrifice worthwhile. If this gave you a nudge to take better care of yourself in a doable way, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s in her midlife glow-up, and leave a quick review so more women can find us. What’s your favorite way to eat berries each day? 🌸 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 Support the show

    6 min

  5. Jun 17

    GlowGetter Daily - Trust The Nudge

    Send Jax a text! That pull you keep feeling toward an idea, a conversation, or a new direction isn’t you being “dramatic” or “restless.” It might be information. When the mind jumps in with “too risky, too late, too much” or “who do you think you are,” it can sound like wisdom, but it often acts like a barricade. I’m digging into the quieter voice underneath the noise and why it keeps whispering the same message, even when you try to push it down.  We unpack the real job of the subconscious mind: collecting data from your whole life, tracking what lights you up, what drains you, what feels right, and what never quite fits. Those inner nudges are often the output of that constant processing, a form of intuition that your conscious mind hasn’t fully caught up to yet. If you’re navigating midlife transitions, personal growth, a career shift, or stronger boundaries in relationships, this short pep talk helps you trust your gut without “leaping off a cliff” with zero plan.  You’ll leave with one simple prompt to create clarity today plus three affirmations you can repeat to support your midlife journey, your evolving purpose, and healthier relationship boundaries. If this resonates, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend who needs a boost, and leave a quick review so more women can find the Midlife Glowgetter message. What’s the one nudge you’re finally ready to honor? 🌸 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 Support the show

    6 min

  6. Jun 16

    GlowGetter Daily - Your Cleanser Should Feel Like a Hug, Not a Punishment

    Send Jax a text! If your face feels tight or “squeaky clean” after you wash it, I want you to rethink what you’ve been taught. That feeling is often stripped skin, and for women in midlife it can be the fastest way to end up drier, more sensitive, and oddly oilier at the same time. I break down why harsh, foaming cleansers can work against mature skin, especially as we naturally produce less oil and need more barrier support. We talk about what’s really happening with your moisture barrier, your microbiome, and your skin’s pH, and why an overly stripping cleanser can leave you vulnerable and reactive. Then I share what to swap in: gentle hydrating cleansers that remove makeup, sunscreen, and the day’s buildup without stealing your comfort. Cream cleansers, melt or balm cleansers, and gentle gel cleansers become your go-to tools for a softer, calmer glow. We also get practical about double cleansing, a two-step method that helps you get genuinely clean without compromising your skin. The first pass dissolves SPF and makeup with an oil-based cleanser or micellar water, and the second pass uses a gentle water-based cleanser to finish the job. To close, I share three affirmations you can repeat to support your midlife journey, from nourishment to self-respect to financial freedom. If this helped, subscribe, share with a friend who still chases “squeaky clean,” and leave a review so more women can find the reset. 🌸 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 Support the show

    5 min

  7. Jun 15

    Ten Practical Ways To Make New Friends After 40

    Send Jax a text! Your social life can shrink in midlife without any big fallout, just from life getting full. That quiet narrowing can feel uncomfortable to admit, especially when you’re capable, loving, and doing a lot for everyone else. I’m Jax, and I’m naming it out loud: loneliness after 40 is common, and deep female friendship is not a luxury. It’s part of wellness, tied to stress, mental health, and the kind of support that makes hard seasons lighter. I walk through 10 real, specific ways to make new friends after 40 that I’ve used in my own life. We talk about turning coworkers into actual friends by moving beyond transactional small talk, and why the best connection often happens after the meeting when you stay a little longer. I share how intentional group chats create consistent community without complicated planning, and why local women’s groups only work when you stop lurking and start showing up in person. We also get practical about what builds lasting midlife friendships: repeated contact through recurring classes and activities, volunteering for a cause you care about, and connecting through faith or spiritual communities if that fits your values. Then we land on the mindset that ties it all together: be the friend you want to have and go first, even when you fear rejection. If you’re ready to make one brave move this week, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more women can 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 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 Support the show

    24 min

  8. Jun 12

    GlowGetter Book Review - Let Them

    Send Jax a text! You can be the most loving, responsible person in the room and still feel exhausted, anxious, and stretched thin. A big reason is simple: we spend an unbelievable amount of energy trying to control other people. Their moods. Their choices. Their opinions. Their texts. Their silence. And it never works. Friday’s Glowgetter Book Series starts with a book that genuinely stopped me in my tracks: Mel Robbins’ The Let Them Theory. I walk you through the three ideas I’m still thinking about days later, starting with the uncomfortable truth that so much of our stress comes from chasing control we never had. From there, we get into the part people miss: “let them” is only half the theory. The real power lives in “let me” choosing how I respond, how I protect my energy, and who I decide to be even when someone else is doing the most. We also talk about a practical tool Mel calls a “radical energy audit,” where you track how often you replay conversations, worry what someone thinks, or wish they’d act differently. It’s a simple stress management exercise that can change how you show up in your relationships, your work, and your midlife mindset, especially if you’ve been carrying other people’s drama on your back. If you’re ready for healthier boundaries, less anxiety, and more space for your goals and joy, hit play. Then subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the Glowgetter Book Series. 🌸 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 Support the show

    10 min
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About

You didn't come this far to play small. The Midlife GlowGetter with Jax is the podcast for women over 40 who are done waiting and ready to become. Every Monday, we go deep — real conversations about mindset, wellness, money, style, relationships, and purpose. Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday I share GlowGetter Daily Pep Talks  a short, straight-to-the-point pep talk to keep you moving throughout the day. Friday is GlowGetter Book Reviews where I review a book I recently read with key insights and my personal opinion. I'm Jax — certified coach, finance professional, Realtor, single mom of 27 years, recent empty nester and living proof that your best season isn't behind you. In the last four years I lost over 190 pounds naturally, paid off $35K in debt, rebuilt my mental health after depression and anxiety, and redesigned my life from the inside out. This isn't about perfection. It's about progress — one percent better, every single day. New episodes every Monday through Friday. Start wherever you are. Your next chapter is already waiting. 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. 🌸 FIND JAX ONLINE! Website: www.JaxStys.com Free Newsletter Sign-Up Socials - IG, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Pinterest: @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
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jax Stys LLC
  • Show Website
    The Midlife GlowGetter

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