This podcast is for the woman standing at her turning point - no longer who she used to be, yet still becoming who she’s meant to be.
We are navigating the emotional, physical, and spiritual transitions that women 40+ face. For our listeners seeking deeper alignment with an emphasis on connecting to the mind, body, and soul, you are in the right place.
Beyond Self-Care: Whole Body Healing in 2026, Round Table Discussion
Send us Fan Mail Beyond Self-Care: Whole Body Healing in 2026 What if self-care is only the beginning? In this episode of Next Chapter Women: She Blooms in Solitude, we go beyond traditional self-care and explore what whole-body healing can actually look like. Jess & Maureen are joined by three returning guests — Jen Zagon, Courtney Somma, and Eileen Hartenstine — each bringing a unique perspective on the physical, emotional, nervous-system, and energetic sides of healing. Together, we ex...
23 Jun 2026
From Diagnosis to Daily Practices That Changed Everything with Jen Zagon
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the greatest transformations begin with the hardest moments. When Jen Zagon's son was diagnosed with autism, she set out to help him feel better. What she didn't expect was that the journey would transform the health, mindset, and daily habits of her entire family. In this heartfelt conversation, Holistic Health Coach Jen Zagon shares how one life-changing diagnosis led her to explore nutrition, reducing toxins, gratitude, mindfulness, and simple daily practices tha...
12 Mar 2026
The Body Remembers┃Healing Your Nervous System Through TRE
Send a text What happens when the body begins to release what it has carried for decades? This episode is Part 2 of our series, Listening Beneath the Symptoms: A Nervous System Series—where we explore how healing lives in the body through regulation, release, and deeper awareness. ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, sexual assault, and a brief mention of suicidal thoughts as part of a survivor’s healing journey. Please listen with care and ...
5 Mar 2026
When Mindset Isn’t Enough: How Nutrition Helps the Body Feel Safe to Heal, Listening Beneath the Symptoms (Part 1)
Send a text In this first conversation of our 3-part series Listening Beneath the Symptoms, we sit down with Courtney Somma to explore what becomes possible when women begin looking beyond a diagnosis — and toward the nervous system. Courtney shares her personal journey through chronic illness, migraines, and persistent symptoms — and how shifting her relationship with nourishment, stress, and lifestyle became a turning point in her healing. We explore: • Why only a small percentage of chroni...
23 Feb 2026
Why You Still Get Triggered (Even After Healing) | A Nervous System Conversation
Send a text 💛 Resources mentioned: Regulate Your Nervous System in Everyday Life, A Guided Reflection Our Nervous System Reset You might think your healing is about your marriage, your trauma, your habits, or your body. But what if it’s actually about your nervous system? In this episode, Jessie and Maureen explore the profound connection between regulation and lasting change. Through personal examples — from reclaiming your voice to being unexpectedly jolted by a familiar sound — they unpac...
8 Feb 2026
Radiating in Midlife — No Super Bowl Plans? No Problem ✨
Send a text ✨ Free Resource: Where You Are Right Now A quiet companion for the in-between seasons. This free reflection invites you to pause, listen inward, and honor where you are — before rushing toward what’s next. https://growth-catalysts-llc.kit.com/03385c1a4e In this final episode of Reflections from the Middle, Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore the theme of Radiate — a deeper, more honest expression of self-honor rooted in nervous system awareness, authenticity, and emoti...
26 Jan 2026
Rise in Midlife: Overcoming Single Mom Stress and Moving Forward
Send a text Single motherhood, exhaustion, and responsibility can make it feel impossible to move forward with your dreams. In this episode of Reflections from the Middle, we talk about what it really means to rise when life isn’t ideal. This is Week 3 of our Reflections from the Middle series, where we explore the theme Rise — choosing movement even when your life is full, resources feel limited, and the weight of responsibility is real. Jessie B and Maureen Mansi share honest reflections fr...
18 Jan 2026
Perimenopause Made Me Lose My Eyelashes & Changed How I See Myself
Send a text 🌿 Free Guided Reflection If this episode resonates, we created a free guided reflection to help you gently listen to what your inner world may be asking for — no fixing, no forcing, just space to reconnect. 👉 https://growth-catalysts-llc.kit.com/03385c1a4e Episode 6 Reflections from the Middle | Week 2: Renew Life isn’t falling apart — it’s asking something new of you. In this episode of Reflections from the Middle, Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore the emotional, phy...
8 Jan 2026
Silencing the Old Voice: Reclaiming Creativity and Self-Worth After 40 ~ Bonus Episode
Send a text Episode Description ✨ 🌿 💛 What happens when a woman finally stops believing the voice that told her she wasn’t enough? In this episode, we sit down with Rae of Sunshine Art, who shares her courageous journey of reclaiming her identity through creativity after years of self-doubt rooted in childhood trauma. For most of her life, Rae believed she wasn’t meant to be an artist — until midlife became the moment she chose to listen to a different voice. Rae opens up about how art became...
29 Dec 2025
Episode 4: 3 Mindset Shifts for 2026
Send a text In this conversation, Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore three significant mindset shifts for women over 40 as they prepare for 2026. They discuss the importance of self-trust, the need to take back one's identity from societal expectations, and the redefinition of productivity to include presence and mindfulness. The dialogue emphasizes the value of listening to one's intuition, embracing doubt, and allowing oneself the space to be present in life. Key Takeaways Intentional minds...
13 Dec 2025
Episode 2: Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood — Top Mistakes Empty Nest Moms Make
Send a text If you’re an empty nest mom navigating the transition from hands-on parenting to rediscovering your personal identity, this episode is for you. Jessie B and Maureen Mansi dive into the emotional challenges of leaving the “mom identity” behind and embracing change as a path to empowerment and self-discovery. In this episode, we cover: 🌿 The top three mistakes empty nest moms make 🌿 Why clinging to the mom identity can keep you stuck 🌿 How new hobbies are not a sub...
13 Dec 2025
Episode 3: Maureen’s Transformation — Finding Inner Peace Through Sobriety
Send a text In this heartfelt testimonial episode, Maureen opens up about her journey through sobriety, the challenges she faced, and the moment she realized she was ready for true inner peace. Inside this episode, she shares: 🌿 What led her to seek support 🌿 How our Awakened Woman Framework helped her reconnect with her identity 🌿 The mindset shifts that allowed her to heal from the inside out 🌿 The emotional + spiritual transformation she never expected 🌿 What “inner peace” looks like for h...
13 Dec 2025
Episode 1: Discovering Yourself — A Journey of Self-Discovery, Empowerment, and Growth
Send a text If you’re a woman navigating midlife changes, seeking purpose, or looking to reconnect with your authentic self, this episode is for you. Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore the journey of self-discovery, emotional healing, and empowerment, offering insights, mindset tools, and encouragement for personal growth. In this episode, we cover: 🌿 Common emotional challenges women face in midlife 🌿 How to find purpose and take meaningful action 🌿 The power of mindset shi...
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