“Midlife is not the beginning of the end — it’s the beginning of alignment.”

Today, I’m in this milestone of 200th episodes of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, and I’m reflecting on nearly five years, 200 conversations, and countless lessons I’ve learned while walking alongside brave, bold women navigating midlife. This episode is both a celebration and a heartfelt message to every woman who feels stuck, hesitant, or afraid to step into her next season.

I share what 200 episodes have taught me about midlife transformation, reinvention, and confidence — starting with this truth: playing small always costs more than being brave. Midlife is not the beginning of the end; it’s the beginning of alignment. It’s a season where clarity increases, courage is required, and ignoring your calling becomes more painful than answering it.

In this solo episode, I talk honestly about fear — how it whispers, sounds reasonable, and keeps so many women delaying their dreams. I address the lies that tell us it’s too late, that our best years are behind us, or that someone else is more qualified. I’ve learned that fear, not age or lack of resources, is the real enemy of midlife growth and purpose.

I also share what I’ve witnessed in hundreds of interviews with courageous women: women who have faced abuse, loss, incarceration, health challenges, menopause, career upheaval, and identity shifts — yet still chose bravery. I’ve learned that courage isn’t a personality trait; it’s something we cultivate through small, faithful decisions made one step at a time.

This episode speaks directly to women over 40 and 50 who are longing for clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you’re considering a midlife career change, starting over at 50, launching a business, or redefining success and joy in this season, I remind you that there is no perfect time — only the decision to move forward.

As I reflect on 200 episodes, I talk about consistency, obedience, and showing up even when it felt uncomfortable or uncertain. I share why regret is far heavier than the risk of trying, why we don’t outgrow our calling, but we do outgrow our containers, and why endings are often necessary for new beginnings in midlife.

This episode is an invitation to stop waiting, stop shrinking, and stop negotiating with fear. You don’t need to leap — you just need to decide. One brave step can change the entire trajectory of your life.

After 200 episodes, my question to you is the same as it’s always been: Is it time for you to find your brave and live your dreams?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:11 - This is my 200th episode!!

1:52 - Why our brains resist change

3:33 - How midlife is not the end, but a new beginning

5:09 - Lesson #1: Playing small always costs more than being brave

7:18 - Lesson #2: Many midlife women decide to play small

9:36 - Lesson #3: Many women are afraid to be invisible in midlife transition

12:20 - Lesson #4: Midlife women can do hard things

14:29 - Lesson #5: There is no right time

19:40 - Lesson #6: You don’t outgrow your calling

20:53 - Questions to ask yourself today

Quotations:

“Procrastination has a price tag, and many women are paying for it with their calling.”

“Courage is not a personality trait; it’s something you cultivate.”

“Regret is heavier than the risk of doing something afraid.”

“Brave doesn’t mean reckless — it means responsive to the calling you feel.”

“One obedience step can change the...

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Where did I go?”

If you’re a midlife woman navigating life after 40 or 50 and feeling unseen, unheard, or unsure of your purpose, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I speak directly to an experience so many women face in midlife but rarely talk about — feeling invisible. I share why this feeling isn’t personal, and it doesn’t mean you’ve lost your value. It’s contextual. Roles shift. Seasons change. And when they do, it can shake our confidence, identity, and sense of purpose.

I talk openly about how much of our worth as women becomes tied to our usefulness—our children needing us, our careers relying on us, our appearance, our productivity. When those mirrors disappear, we often begin to question who we are. That’s when midlife can feel disorienting, lonely, and confusing. But this season isn’t a crisis — it’s a midlife awakening.

Also, I explain why the real pain of invisibility doesn’t come from the world failing to see us, but from the moment we stop seeing ourselves. I unpack how self-confidence quietly turns into self-abandonment, why we start shrinking, silencing our opinions, shelving our dreams, and lowering our expectations — and how to stop doing that.

I also introduce the heart of my coaching work and the 5 Fortitudes of a BraveHearted Woman (BRAVE) — Bold Vision, Real Identity, Able Mindsets, Virtuous Self-Talk, and Excellent Habits. These principles are the foundation for midlife transformation, helping women rediscover confidence, clarity, and purpose without blowing up their lives.

If you’re in a season of midlife reinvention, facing an empty nest, questioning your next chapter, or searching for midlife confidence, I want you to know this: this is not your season to disappear. It’s your season to return — to yourself, to your values, to God’s vision for your life.

Here are the highlights:

1. Why feeling invisible in midlife is common — and what it’s really revealing
2. How identity tied to roles and usefulness erodes midlife confidence for women
3. The mindset shift required to reclaim your voice and presence
4. Why clarity of purpose creates true visibility — without performing
5. How boundaries, values, and daily practices protect your energy
6. Practical steps to begin self-discovery and personal growth in midlife

This episode is especially for women experiencing life after 50, navigating change, menopause, aging, career transitions, or wondering how to thrive in midlife with courage and clarity.

If you’re ready to go deeper, I invite you to explore my BraveHearted Transformation course, where I guide you through small, strategic shifts that lead to lasting confidence and fulfillment in midlife.

👉 Visit braveheartedwoman.com/bravehearted-transformation

Remember — this is not the end of your story. This is the beginning of your return.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:37 – Why midlife invisibility feels so real

6:54 - How self-confidence can turn into self-abandonment

9:37 - If you want to find your purpose, this is what you need

11:49 - Tips for reclaiming your presence

18:36 - How to take action

Quotations:

“Midlife — this is...

“Just because something works for me doesn’t mean it will work for you — and that’s okay.”

In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, Diagnosed with ADHD at 53 years old — after decades of being told she “couldn’t possibly have it” — Dr. Jennifer Dall knows firsthand the confusion, self-doubt, and exhaustion that come from navigating misinformation, masking symptoms, and living as a high-achieving woman with an undiagnosed neurodivergent brain.

In this deeply validating conversation, Dr. Jennifer explores why ADHD is so often missed in women, especially those in midlife who appear successful on paper but silently struggle with everyday tasks. With over 25 years as an educator and training in ADHD coaching, yoga instruction, and grief education, she brings both professional insight and lived experience to the table.

Together, they unpack the myth that ADHD and high achievement can’t coexist, revealing how women learn to mask symptoms, overcompensate, and carry unnecessary shame. She explains why ADHD doesn’t care about your degrees, your resume, or how capable you look—and how understanding your brain can finally free you from self-blame.

This episode dives into the unique challenges of ADHD in midlife, including time blindness, chronic overwhelm, fatigue, and identity shifts after diagnosis. She also shares practical, non–one-size-fits-all strategies that help women simplify daily life, work with their brains, and make meaningful progress without perfection or pressure.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just do the simple stuff?” or wondered if ADHD might be part of your story, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to understand yourself, reclaim your confidence, and step forward with courage and purpose — your soul fully awake.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Guest Intro

1:53 - The BraveHeart Story of Dr. Jennifer Dall on ADHD diagnosis at 53

5:23 - Why ADHD is often missed in women

9:50 - How ADHD and overachievement can co-exist

13:53 - ADHD in midlife & its impact on one’s life

19:28 - Practical tips for women with ADHD

22:43 - Dr. Jennifer’s #1 tip for midlife women

Quotations:

“We don’t solve ADHD, we manage it.” — Dr. Jennifer Dall

“Breaking things into smaller steps isn’t a weakness —it’s how we succeed.” — Dr. Jennifer Dahl

“At the end of the day, I have to let myself be okay with what I did get done.” — Dr. Jennifer Dahl

“We stop shaming ourselves and start designing lives that actually fit how our brains work.” — Dr. Jennifer Dall

Resources:

🌐 Follow Dr. Jennifer on adhdholistically.com

📲 Connect with Dr. Jennifer on Instagram and Threads

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