Rachel’s story isn’t your typical reinvention tale. After decades of leading, achieving, and people-pleasing her way through corporate life (while slowly burning herself out), she finally hit a wall. And instead of pushing through it like she always had… she walked away.

From her job.
Her home.
Her whole identity.

She sold everything and moved to Peru with four suitcases and zero certainty - only the deep knowing that something had to change.

In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to unravel. To surrender the script you were handed and write a new one.

Rachel shares how she navigated burnout (again), why she stopped trying to fix herself, and how learning to honor her wiring - especially as a perceptive, driven, neurodivergent woman - changed everything.

She’s now helping other women do the same through her coaching work and her gorgeous new book, Perceptive, which is all about reclaiming your sensitivity, your strength, and the truth of who you are.

This conversation is full of gold if you've ever felt like you were "too much" or "not enough," if you’re curious about what it actually means to trust yourself in the middle of the unknown, or if you’ve been secretly wondering… “what if I just let it all go?”

You don’t need to burn it all down to begin again. But you do get to stop pretending, start listening, and live in a way that actually feels good.

✨ Find Rachel and her work at https://rachelradway.com
📖 Grab her book Perceptive here: https://rachelradway.com/book
📱Follow along on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reradway/

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

There’s something so magnetic about a woman who’s done the deep inner work - and still shows up with an open heart.

That’s exactly who Tonya Peck is.

In this episode of Thrive After 45™, Tonya shares her powerful story of healing, purpose, and transformation.

From navigating the shame of an unplanned pregnancy at 17 to building a life rooted in faith, authenticity, and emotional empowerment.

We talk about what it really takes to step into the fullness of who you are (especially when you’ve spent years feeling fragmented), how to create safe and nourishing community, and how discovering your primal emotional need can be the key to unlocking self-trust and healthier relationships.

Tonya doesn’t sugarcoat the process...she’s honest about the 10-year journey it took to untangle shame and finally let herself be fully loved. But that’s exactly why her story hits so deeply.

She’s lived it. She gets it. And now, she helps other women rewrite their inner scripts and reconnect with their worth.

You’ll walk away from this one with a fresh lens on healing, deeper compassion for yourself, and a reminder that you are allowed to take up space as your whole, unfiltered self.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself to belong… this conversation is the breath of fresh air you didn’t know you needed.

✨ Want to explore your own emotional blueprint and primal question? Visit Tonya’s website: motionandmindset.com to get more info, take the free assessment into your Primal Question and/or sign up to receive a weekly newsletter geared toward transformation.

Follow Tonya on Instagram at @motionandmindset to stay inspired by her work and message.

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

Some nudges are gentle. Others feel like a whisper you can’t ignore. For Caren Carnegie, it started with a whisper in her body - symptoms, discomfort, stuckness.

But instead of pushing it down or muscling through (like we’re taught to do), she got curious. That quiet pull led her to movement… then to healing… then to a complete soul-led transformation.

In this episode of Thrive After 45™, Caren opens up about her journey from daily drinking and disconnection to becoming a deeply intuitive momentum coach, psychic channeler, and founder of Transform Fitness Coaching. What began as a personal training journey turned into something much more sacred ... an embodied path back home to herself.

This conversation is so much more than fitness talk ... it’s about the language of the body, the power of listening before you're forced to, and how transformation doesn’t have to be fast or flashy to be real and lasting.

We talk about letting go of pressure, shifting comparison culture, tuning into the energy that’s always been guiding you, and what it really means to come alive from the inside out.

You’ll hear us unpack:

✨ How movement unlocks memory, intuition, and purpose
✨ The connection between physical symptoms and spiritual messages
✨ Why healing doesn’t have to look dramatic or sudden
✨ What it means to build momentum in a soul-aligned way
✨ The radical power of trusting your timing and honoring your own pace

If you’ve been feeling a quiet nudge ... or even a loud one ... this episode is your reminder: your body already knows. Your spirit already knows. You are not behind. You’re right on time.

Caren is one of those women whose energy just shifts the room. I’m so honored to have had this conversation and can’t wait for you to experience her magic.

🌟 Follow and connect with Caren:
Website: https://transformfitnesscoaching.com
Instagram: @carencarnegiefitness

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2) Caren Carnegie | LinkedIn

What did this conversation stir up for you? Drop into the comments and let us know. I’d love to hear what you’re being nudged toward.

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

Ready for a soulful mix of science, story, and straight-up perspective shifts?

In this episode of the Thrive After 45™, I sit down with Dr. David Yates, a chiropractor who’s part of the rare 2% practicing upper cervical chiropractic care - a powerful, nerve-focused approach that can completely change how your body functions and heals.

But that’s just part of the story.

Dr. Yates didn’t start his career in medicine.

He was a high school Spanish teacher, burnt out by a broken system, when a snowboarding accident cracked open a completely different path...

...one that would lead him to helping thousands of people find real, lasting relief.

His story is full of unexpected pivots, divine timing, and a deep commitment to helping others heal - not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually too.

We talk about how your body actually communicates through your nervous system, how stress and trauma can throw that whole system out of alignment, and what it means to truly support your body’s innate ability to heal.

He also shares about a surprising new technology called phototherapy that’s helping people activate their stem cells (without pills, potions, or prescriptions).

This conversation is a reminder that healing isn’t just about fixing what’s broken -it’s about reconnecting with who you really are.

Dr. Yates brings both the heart and the science, and his journey will inspire you to get curious about your own.

Connect with Dr. Yates Here:

http://www.godhealthandrelationships.com/

drdave@godhealthandrelationships.com or text 425-802-0918

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Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

And if you loved it, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!

Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow @thethriveafter45podcast for daily insp, tips, and support.

Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

Kelle Sparta is a transformational shaman, spiritual coach, and someone who has completely burned her life to the ground more than once...in the most liberating way.

She was living the American Dream on paper…
... successful business...
... big house
... the husband
... the dog

... but she was totally miserable.

So she walked away from all of it and started over from scratch.

Like… moved in with a house full of witches and shamans kind of starting over.

We got into everything.
The messy middle.
The fear of the unknown.
How to stop pretending you’re fine when your soul knows better. She’s spent decades helping people peel back the layers and come home to who they really are...

...and you can feel it in every word she says.

If you’re in that space of wondering “is this really it?” or feeling like something in your life just isn’t lining up anymore…

...Kelle’s story will crack something open in you.

She talks about what it really means to reclaim your power, why so many women feel stuck even when their lives look “good,” and how to stop abandoning yourself for the sake of keeping the peace.

She’s funny.
She’s bold.
She’s been through the fire and came out with so much wisdom.

And she tells the truth in a way that feels so incredibly soothing.

I can’t wait for you to hear this one.

You can find Kelle and her Boundaries for Empaths here Boundaries for Empaths - https://courses.kellesparta.com/products/courses/view/1144322 or follow her over on Instagram @kellesparta. And definitely check out her podcast Spirit Sherpa if you want more.

Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

What if the version of you you've been holding back is actually the key to everything you want?

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Lizzie Siegel, and wow....Just get ready!

Lizzie’s been through it all... trauma, chronic illness, financial rock bottom... and somehow turned it into deep healing, global impact, and a kind of spiritual groundedness that’s truly inspiring.

We talk about what it means to “choose your hard” and how the life you’re living right now might be harder than the one your soul actually wants you to step into.

Lizzie shares her journey of remembering who she really is and how that changed absolutely everything.

We get into:

• Why illness and stuckness often come from ignoring what we know deep down
• What happens when you finally say yes to yourself
• How she helps people rewire beliefs with something called PSYCH-K (and yeah, it works)
• And the wild thing that finally helped her leave a 17-year career and step into the unknown

This is one of those conversations that’s going to stay with you. Lizzie has such a grounded, no-fluff way of explaining really deep stuff in a way that is easy to digest and relate to.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or like you’re meant for more but can’t quite figure out how to get there, you're going to love this conversation!

And trust me, you’ll want to go follow Lizzie and stay in her world.
You can find her on Instagram @iamlizzie.siegel
Or check out her work at www.lizziesiegel.com

Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

And if you loved it, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!

Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow @thethriveafter45podcast for daily insp, tips, and support.

Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

What if your chronic symptoms weren’t “just aging” - but your body waving a red flag?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Functional Genomic Nutrition Consultant, researcher, and author Jaclyn Downs ... and lemme tell ya, she does not hold back when it comes to exposing what’s really behind so many of our modern-day health struggles.

We’re talking mystery symptoms, stubborn fatigue, hormonal chaos, autoimmune flares, even infertility - and how they’re often rooted in one sneaky culprit you have have heard of...

...toxic overload.

Jaclyn breaks down the link between environmental toxins and genetic expression (don’t worry, she makes it easy to understand!) and shares why so many women feel like they’re doing “all the right things” and still aren’t getting better.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is my body betraying me?” or “Why can’t I heal, even though I’m trying so hard?” - this conversation is going to open your eyes in a big, empowering way.

We jam on:

💥 The real reason detoxing isn’t working for most women (spoiler: it’s not your fault)
🧬 How toxins disrupt your genes, hormones, mitochondria—and your mind
🔥 The signs your body is screaming for help (and what to do about it)
🌱 Why personalized, root-cause healing is the future of women’s health
❤️‍🔥 And how to start reducing your toxic load without going crazy

This one is part truth bomb, part pep talk, and part action plan.

Jaclyn’s mission is to help women understand their bodies, work with their genes, and stop suffering in silence.

You’ll walk away feeling seen, educated, and ready to advocate for your health like never before.

✨ Connect with Jaclyn and live a healthier life
📱 Follow her on Instagram: @jaclyndownsnutrition
📚 Grab her book “At Risk? Avoid Diabetes by Recognizing Early Risk – A Genetic and Holistic Approach” here: https://a.co/d/0MOfglo

Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

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Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!

What if fueling your giving meant finally pouring back into yourself first?

Dr. Tia Warwick is a scientist, professor, public health leader, author, and unapologetic boundary-setter. But what truly blew me away was her realness.

We talk about what it looks like to be driven, heart-led, and purpose-fueled...without losing yourself in the process.

She opens up about what it means to give so much to others while quietly running on empty, and how that shifted the moment she turned around and reached back into the “vault” to start giving to herself.

This conversation is for the high-achievers, the nurturers, the go-getters who are tired of feeling drained even when life looks good on paper.

If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries, feeling guilty for putting yourself first, or wondering when you get to feel full again - Dr. Tia’s story will speak to your soul.

We dive into:

👉 Why being “productive” can become a trap
👉 How to know your own threshold—and honour it
👉 The difference between being selfish vs. self-aware
👉 What happens when you actually start saying no (and survive it!)
👉 And the one belief every woman needs to release in order to rise

Dr. Tia also shares a powerful metaphor you won’t forget - and a gentle, soul-deep reminder that you are already enough. No titles, no to-do list, no proving required.

If you’re ready to feel lighter, freer, and more connected to your own needs, this is our special gift to you.

✨ Grab her book Life, But Make It Manageable here https://a.co/d/1ASHEG2on Amazon and you can find Dr Tia Warwick by clicking here http://www.lesousconsulting.com/ for more truth bombs, wisdom, and grounded inspiration.

Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.

And if you loved it, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!

Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow @thethriveafter45podcast for daily insp, tips, and support.

Remember, midlife isn’t the end - it’s just the beginning of a new, exciting chapter! Keep thriving, keep shining, and I’ll see you next time!