Midlife Woman Redefined
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsIf you’re an ambitious woman, you know what it’s like to live a life of obligation. Maybe you’ve poured your heart and soul into a corporate job, raised a family, or moved across the country for a loved one. Maybe you’ve done all of the above. Now, you’re coming up on retirement and you’re undergoing a major shift.
You don’t want to go quietly into the sunset - you know there’s more to retiring than sitting quietly and fading away. But you’ve lost touch with who you really are and what you really want.
Join Master Certified Life Coach René Washington for advice & encouragement on creating a fabulous new chapter. In each episode, we’ll talk about how to put yourself first and live your best life in retirement -- and we’ll have a great time doing it!
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Ep #29: Why Failure Is Nothing to Fear
January 29, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MBI’ve messed up my fair share of times. And I know you have too. And I also know that, if you really think about it, each of your failures will have taught you something amazing down the road. So I’m sharing some tips today to help you see what it is you have learned from your failures, so you don’t let them get in the way of trying something big in the future. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/29
Ep #28: (Part 2) 20 Lessons for 2020
January 22, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin me on the podcast this week for 10 more lessons for 2020. I’m sharing how I keep my attention on my intentions, and how freeing it is to follow the path that life lights for you. This work is not easy, but once you implement even a few of these lessons, or come up with your own, you’ll see a tremendous difference in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/28
Ep #27: (Part 1) 20 Lessons for 2020
January 15, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 14.8 MBJoin me on the podcast this week for the first 10 of my 20 lessons for the decade of 2020. I apply these lessons in everything I do in life, and I hope this episode encourages you to think about your own lessons that you can tailor for yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/27
Ep #26: Black Women in Love with Karen Beverly
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 32.4 MBOn the first edition of my Black Women in Love series I have the fabulous Karen Beverly. Karen is a dear friend of mine; she lives life on her terms, and I’ve been so lucky to have her in my life. Karen got divorced when she was young, then put her life on hold to adopt and raise a child. Then, when she reached midlife, she took it upon herself to open up to something she’d never considered before, and what happened was truly magical. Get full show notes and more information here: https://...
Ep #25: Living Well in 2020
January 01, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 8.56 MBJoin me on the podcast this week to see how your fears might be shaping your resolutions for this year, and how you too can follow the nudges that will help you in creating the life that you want to live. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/25
Ep #24: Telling Yourself a Better Story
December 25, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.97 MBJoin me on the podcast today and discover how to tell yourself a better story that you can believe in, that will make every area of your life richer, and keep you moving forward for years to come. The concept I’m sharing today is so simple, but it is guaranteed to open you up to a world of celebration and love. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/24
Ep #23: What Are Your Expectations?
December 18, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBJoin me on the podcast this week to discover how setting your expectations for the next year and beyond will deliver the life you are entitled to, and how to not let unrealistic expectations get the better of you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/23
Ep #22: The Code to Your Freedom
December 11, 2019 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBJoin me on the podcast this week as I share a story from my Thanksgiving that made me realize the importance of knowing the code that sets you free. I’m also sharing why it’s important to let go of the shit that is weighing you down, so you don’t have to carry it into 2020. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/22
Ep #21: How to Break Through False Fears
December 04, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 12.3 MBJoin me on the podcast this week to see how fear is holding you back, and how you can address your fears and start living the full life that you’ve worked so hard to create the foundations of already. You have nothing to be afraid of, so what are you waiting for? Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/21
Ep #20: Celebrating Yourself During the Holidays
November 27, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15 MBJoin me on the show this week as we focus on celebrating yourself and gifting yourself the opportunity to really enjoy the holidays on your own terms. I’m sharing how I have curated my holiday season to work for me and fill my life with pleasure, and you’re going to discover how to do the same using my Midlife Manifesto. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/20
Ep #19: Braver, Bolder, Better
November 20, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBJoin me on the podcast this week as I set out my challenge for all of you in 2020, which if you start now with 41 days left of the year, will give you the best chance of overcoming your fears from the moment we hit the New Year. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/19
Ep #18: Changing After 50 with Mary Rogers
November 13, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 39.5 MBListen in this week as Mary and I discuss adjusting to midlife and redefining yourself through this time in your life, as well as how Mary personally saw herself transform after she hit 50. You’ll discover why it’s okay to change your mind and renegotiate your relationships, and Mary is also sharing her tips for picking yourself up when you’re having a down day. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/18
Ep #17: Who Do You Want to Become in the Next 55 Days?
November 06, 2019 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin me on the show this week and discover how to work out what your next steps are for the rest of the year and how it is going to impact the rest of your life. I’m sharing why now is the time for our voices to be heard, and how to decide what it is you have to say. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/17
Ep #16: Attentive Eating
October 30, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MBTune in this week to discover how to reframe the way you think about your food, how to understand what your body needs, and really get a perspective on what gives you pleasure over what you eat out of habit. This work changed my life, and I know it will get you closer to living well too. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/16
Ep #15: The Simple Pleasures
October 23, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBJoin me on the podcast this week as I share the simple pleasures I add to my life every single day, and the changes I’ve seen as a result. If you’re ready to start enjoying life, this episode is for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/15
Ep #14: How to Detox Your Environment
October 16, 2019 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBJoin me on the show this week to discover what might be poisoning your mind and holding you back without even realizing it. I’m sharing how I have purged my days of the things that keep me stuck, as well as where you might find these things in your own life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/14
Ep #13: End Like You Want to Begin
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBWe’re into the last quarter of 2019, and as our focus shifts to what the next year has in store for us, I want to focus your attention onto ending your year strong, giving you the best possible platform for living your best life in 2020. This is the first of a seven-week series that will see you take control of your life and your future. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/13
Ep #12: What Is Weighing You Down?
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBJoin me on the podcast this week so you can discover what is holding you back and keeping you mentally backed up and how you can cast it aside and start living your best life today! Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/12
Ep #11: Is Your Life a Should Show?
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MBI’m sharing the three questions you need to get clear on so you can move towards making decisions that are truly what your heart desires. I’ve also got some stories from my life and my own transition from making decisions because I ought to, to making decisions based on living in integrity as I define it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/11
Ep #10: Are You Living Your Dream?
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 18 MBTune in this week to discover how to ask yourself the difficult questions, so you can decide who you are and what you want in this world. There is always going to be mind crap that comes up when you’re chasing a dream, but the tips in this episode have got you covered. And be sure to listen out for the first of five drawings for a $100 Amazon gift card. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/10
Ep #9: Emotional Flags
September 11, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutes - 22.7 MBHow we react when we experience an emotional flag makes a huge difference in our lives, and in this episode, I’m sharing how to reframe your negative thoughts when something comes up in your life that you’re not entirely happy about. I’ve got five questions to ask yourself that are going to focus on the solution, instead of beating yourself up and staying stuck in how you got there. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/9
Ep #8: How to Keep Living a Daring Life
September 04, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBTune in this week to discover how you can continue to live a daring life at any age. Just because you might have to wear eye glasses and carry a pill box, that doesn’t mean you have to slow all the way down. I’ve got some tips for you today for accommodations you can make that will allow you to continue living the life you want to live, and how to let go of the shit that’s holding you back. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/8
Ep #7: Escaping the Comparison Trap
August 28, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 15.3 MBI'm talking about three different types of comparison traps: Compare & Declare, Compare & Despair, and Compare & Disparage. I talk about each one, how it limits us, and how we can escape the comparison cycle. Oftentimes, comparing ourselves to others is just a signal that we have an internal conflict that needs to be resolved - and this episode will give you some tools to start doing just that. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/7
Ep #6: What Would You Tell Your 99-Year-Old Self?
August 21, 2019 11:09 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MBToday I'm talking about what I would tell my 99-year-old self and why creating joy is one of my primary goals at this time in my life. I'll tell you about a recent trip with friends that reminded me - and them - why it's up to us to do the things we want to do and meet our own needs without feeling selfish. I hope you leave this episode inspired to do something you've always wanted (but never been able) to do! Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/6
Ep #5: Creating the Recipe for What You Want
August 14, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes - 16 MBTune in for this episode as I share with you how to create your own recipe to get exactly what you want out of this life. There are things we can learn from others, but as you go through the work I’m showing you, you will discover exactly what you need to make your life delicious in all the right ways. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/5
Ep #4: What Do You Really Want?
August 07, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.6 MBIn today's episode, we're talking about another foundational question in my coaching process: What do you really want? When seeking answers to this question, the goal is to drop the "shoulds" and "oughts" about yourself and get to who you really are and what you truly love to do. To help you figure this out, I'm sharing my Tolerations Checklist - a tool for figuring out what you're doing every day that lights you up Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/4
Ep #3: The Body Compass
July 31, 2019 07:01 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode I’m sharing one of my favorite decision-making tools: the body compass. I use this all the time with my clients and myself, and it’s such a powerful exercise for connecting with your intuition and abundant inner wisdom. You’ll need a pen and paper for this episode, because I’m going to walk you through the body compass exercise and ask you to write down how it feels. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/3
Ep #2: Who Are You Without Roles or Titles?
July 31, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode we’ll talk about the question “who am I” and how to start broadening your answers to it. We’ll also explore why women often have a hard time spotlighting and talking about their own achievements, and why it’s important to pause and celebrate yourself when you do things (big and small) that you’re proud of. And I’ll share a story about what made me realize that I needed to leave my corporate identity behind and finally follow my calling, change my script, and pursue all of the...
Ep #1: Welcome to Midlife Woman Redefined!
July 24, 2019 20:00 - 7 minutes - 6.21 MBThis is the kick off of many conversations that will connect you to your true identity and desires and teach you how to get them. I am a woman who is committed to moving through this best life chapter we call midlife freely, deeply, completely, and passionately, and helping as many women as possible do the same. Let’s get started. Get full show notes and more information here: https://crenecoach.com/1