What happens when a powerful woman gets pushed out by the patriarchy? If you’re Cheyenne Richards, you write a novel, get your captain’s license, and sail into your next chapter—literally.

In this episode, Cheyenne shares how she went from VP of Marketing at a tech startup to award-winning historical fiction author and full-time adventurer. We talk about midlife reinvention, creative courage, self-discovery, and what it really means to live authentically.

We cover:

✔️Imposter syndrome in male-dominated workplaces

✔️Getting “fired”—and being thankful for it now

✔️Letting go of Plan B and finally choosing Plan A

✔️Reclaiming creativity and writing a novel about a serial killer in her family tree (yes, really!)

✔️Starting a new relationship on her terms

✔️The power of tiny steps and confronting discomfort in building real confidence

Whether you’re navigating your own career pivot, craving more freedom, or wondering if it’s too late to chase your wildest dream—this one’s for you.

Learn more and connect with Cheyenne:

➡️ cheyennerichards.com

➡️ Get her novel: The Prisoner’s Apprentice*

➡️ Download her free novella: The Navigator

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Other Episodes You Might Enjoy 🎧:

Advice for Taking the Career Leap from 2x Pivoter Petra Langer

From Passion to Profession: Starting a Business in Midlife with Catherine Ziegler

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Why do so many smart, self-aware women feel emotionally disconnected from their partners in midlife? And how do you know if you should keep working on the relationship or separate?

These are the questions I explore in this episode with licensed psychotherapist Jessie Curtner.

We discuss in depth what happens when one partner starts to grow and evolve while the other stays the same—and why that disconnect can feel so painful and confusing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔️ The real reason women emotionally check out of relationships in midlife

✔️ How to know when it’s time to see a couples therapist

✔️ Why emotional risks—not resignation—are the key to deeper intimacy

✔️ One of the keys to a healthy midlife relationship

✔️ How to reconnect without jumping straight into sex

Whether you want to revive the spark, get your needs met, or simply stop having the same argument on repeat, this conversation is packed with insight—and heart.

📩 Have a friend who’s struggling in her relationship? Please share this episode with her. She’s not alone.

Learn more and connect with Jessie Curtner, LMFT:

https://www.jessiecurtner.com/

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Other Episodes You Might Enjoy 🎧:

• How to Heal from Burn Out in Midlife w/Katie Bonarrigo
• I Checked All The Boxes, So Why Am I Still Unsatisfied? w/Anna K. Morris

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The Belong Wellness podcast just turned 6 months old! To celebrate, I’m taking you on a greatest-hits-style trip through some of my favorite podcast moments so far. From big laughs to aha moments, from menopause hormone therapy advice for IUD users to a goddess vision during Reiki, this “Midlife Mixtape” brings the sass, the science, and the soul.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

•a career pivot with an unexpected beginning that made me laugh so hard I had to mute my microphone

•a year-long family trip around the world (wait til you hear their first stop!)

•following the inner voice and choosing to leave a marriage and a career

•menopause hormone therapy options when you have an IUD

•what happens when you marry your same Enneagram type

•a goddess vision during a Reiki session

Whether you’ve been here from day one or you’re brand new—this is the perfect way to catch up on what midlife women are really talking about. Enjoy this trip down memory lane and please share this episode with a friend if you think it could help her!

🎧 Episodes mentioned:

Episode 3: From Passion to Profession: Starting a Business in Midlife with Catherine Ziegler

Episode 6: How Knowing Your Enneagram Type Can Make Your Life Easier w/Ali Dunn

Episode 7: A Year of Global Travel with Kids IS Possible! w/Ananda Baron

Episode 9: Advice for Taking the Career Leap from 2x Pivoter Petra Langer

Episode 17: Menopause Hormone Therapy Explained: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know with Dr. Lisa Brent

Episode 18: What is Reiki Healing—and Can It Help Stressed-Out Midlife Women?

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Please note: Belong Wellness and its members, managers, employees, contractors, and other agents or representatives are not licensed medical care providers and do not provide medical services or advice, including without limitation diagnosing, examining, preventing, treating, or curing any medical conditions. The information shared in this podcast is meant to be educational, not prescriptive. Please consult your medical doctor before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle. Further, the opinions of guests on this show do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Jessica

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