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Reinvention Rebels

Reinvention Rebels

Wendy Battles 159 Episodes Aug 13, 2026

Reinvention Rebels is a podcast hosted by Wendy Battles that inspires women aged 50 and over to pursue big dreams and reshape their lives. Each week introduces listeners to women who have made bold changes, such as running marathons at 72 or starting new businesses. The show challenges the idea that midlife is a time to slow down, encouraging women to become the architects of their own lives. It aims to help listeners move from waiting and wishing to actively reinventing themselves.

Episodes

New Friends, New Possibilities: Who We Become Through Friendship After 50 with Stacey Tessa K. Battat
New Friends, New Possibilities: Who We Become Through Friendship After 50 with Stacey Tessa K. Battat Aug 13, 2026 2115 New Friends, New Possibilities: Who We Become Through Friendship After 50 with Stacey Tessa K. BattatWhat if some of the most meaningful friendships of your life are still ahead of you?After 50, so much can change. Kids leave home. Careers shift. Relationships evolve. Our priorities change. And sometimes, the friendships that once fit perfectly no longer fit the women we’re becoming.But what if th
Become the Architect of Your Own Life: Rewriting Your Midlife Blueprint
Become the Architect of Your Own Life: Rewriting Your Midlife Blueprint Jul 30, 2026 1139 Become the Architect of Your Own Life: Rewriting Your Midlife BlueprintWhat if the blueprint you've been following was never really yours?So many of us arrive in midlife living lives shaped by expectations we never consciously chose. We followed the blueprint we inherited about success, relationships, work, aging, and who we were supposed to become. But what happens when that blueprint no lon
At 75, Deborah Santana Proves It's Never Too Late to Choose Yourself
At 75, Deborah Santana Proves It's Never Too Late to Choose Yourself Jul 16, 2026 2588 At 75, Deborah Santana Proves It's Never Too Late to Choose YourselfMany people first came to know Deborah Santana through her 34-year marriage to legendary musician Carlos Santana. But as the former CEO of the Santana organization, a philanthropist, author, and lifelong advocate for women and girls, Deborah has built an extraordinary legacy of her own.In this heartfelt conversation, Deborah
Coming Home to Myself in Midlife: What Happens When You Create Space
Coming Home to Myself in Midlife: What Happens When You Create Space Jul 2, 2026 832 What if the answers you've been searching for don't come from doing more?In this reflective solo episode, Wendy shares what she's been discovering by slowing down, creating space, and becoming more present in her own life.After years of staying busy, solving problems, and constantly moving toward the next thing, she's learning that not every moment needs to be fixed. Some momen
Midlife Reckoning: Rock the Boat, Choose Yourself with The Selfish Year Author Valerie Jones
Midlife Reckoning: Rock the Boat, Choose Yourself with The Selfish Year Author Valerie Jones Jun 18, 2026 2296 Midlife Reckoning: Rock the Boat, Choose Yourself with The Selfish Year Author Valerie JonesWhat happens when you realize the life you've built no longer fits?In this powerful conversation, Wendy sits down with Valerie Jones, author of The Selfish Year, coach, entrepreneur, and host of The Selfish Woman Podcast, to explore what it really means to choose yourself in midlife.After decades of be
Midlife Awakening: When You Finally Stop Explaining Things Away
Midlife Awakening: When You Finally Stop Explaining Things Away Jun 4, 2026 797 What if midlife awakening isn't about having all the answers?What if it's about finally telling yourself the truth?In this deeply personal solo episode, Wendy reflects on her own midlife awakening and the long journey toward self-trust, listening to her body, and no longer explaining away what she knew deep down.For years, she became a master at minimizing discomfort, rationalizing away
Midlife Reinvention, Caregiving & Betting on Yourself with Renée T. White
Midlife Reinvention, Caregiving & Betting on Yourself with Renée T. White May 21, 2026 2528 Midlife Reinvention, Caregiving & Betting on Yourself with Renée WhiteWhat does it mean to keep evolving in midlife — especially when life asks more of you than you ever expected?In this thoughtful and deeply personal episode of Reinvention Rebels, Wendy Battles talks with sociologist, academic leader, and longtime friend Renée White about caregiving, leadership, identity, self-trust, and the
Midlife Reinvention at 61: Letting Go of People-Pleasing and Choosing Yourself
Midlife Reinvention at 61: Letting Go of People-Pleasing and Choosing Yourself May 7, 2026 583 What happens when being the “nice one” starts costing you your voice?In this honest solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, Wendy Battles reflects on a lifetime of people-pleasing—and the midlife wake-up call that made her realize it was no longer working. At 61, she shares what it looks like to stop smoothing things over, start speaking her truth, and choose herself more intentionally.If you’ve ever
Midlife Reinvention at 56: Career Change, Sobriety, and a Three-Month Travel Adventure with Lisa Murphy
Midlife Reinvention at 56: Career Change, Sobriety, and a Three-Month Travel Adventure with Lisa Murphy Apr 23, 2026 2093 Feeling like something in your life is off - but not sure what comes next? In this episode of Reinvention Rebels, Lisa Murphy shares how she reinvented her life in her 50s through a bold career change, sobriety, and a three-month travel adventure. It’s an inspiring conversation about midlife reinvention, mindset, and redefining success after 50. ***What does midlife reinvention really look like?Fo
422 Straight Days of Showing Up for My Midlife Body at 61
422 Straight Days of Showing Up for My Midlife Body at 61 Apr 9, 2026 885 In this solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, Wendy Battles shares what 422 straight days of movement taught her about midlife health, strength training, metabolism, and navigating midlife body changes at 61.A little over a year ago, she made a quiet decision: to start showing up for her body every day.Not perfectly. Not obsessively. But consistently.What followed wasn’t just a physical shift, but a
She Chose Herself at 63: Sable Ryan's Bold Move to Panama
She Chose Herself at 63: Sable Ryan's Bold Move to Panama Mar 26, 2026 2581 What happens when you finally decide to choose yourself?At 63, Sable Ryan made a bold decision that changed everything. After losing her government job, she packed up her life and moved to Panama sight unseen, trusting her instincts and her resilience to guide her forward.What began as a personal leap toward freedom eventually became a powerful mission. Today, Sable helps Black women over 40 explo
Strong on the Inside, Magnetic on the Outside: My Midlife Self-Trust Evolution
Strong on the Inside, Magnetic on the Outside: My Midlife Self-Trust Evolution Mar 12, 2026 811 Strong on the Inside, Magnetic on the Outside: Midlife Self-Trust What if the most powerful reinvention move you could make isn’t louder, bigger, or more visible…but quieter?In this solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, Wendy shares a reflection on self-trust in midlife—and how becoming strong on the inside can make your life magnetic on the outside.The episode begins with a small moment: Wendy deci

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