Making Life Beautiful Again | Health and Beauty for Midlife Women

Making Life Beautiful Again | Health and Beauty for Midlife Women

** The Go-To Podcast for Midlife Women ** Are you feeling weighed down by the physical and emotional changes that come with midlife? Do you wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and barely recognize the woman staring back at you? Feeling lost and wondering who you are now that your kids are grown? Welcome to ’Making Life Beautiful Again,’ the podcast designed for midlife women ready to take control, rediscover their spark, and reignite their passion for life. Here, you’ll find the guidance and encouragement you need to navigate this unique season with confidence and grace. Hey, I’m Michelle. An empty-nester, grandma, and Jesus lover. I know firsthand what it feels like to wrestle with self-doubt and the inner critic during midlife. It’s like being caught in a storm where your mind, body, and spirit are all in flux. I tried every beauty trick in the book, hoping to feel better, but the mirror kept reflecting my fears: ’Am I still beautiful? Do I still have a purpose?’ Then one day, I had a breakthrough. If I’m created in the image of Christ, how could I ever see myself as anything less than worthy and beautiful? Those negative thoughts were lies, diminishing the incredible woman God designed me to be. The truth is, our bodies and lives change, and so should our self-care routines. I’m here to help you embrace this new chapter with grace and confidence. If you’re ready to find a simple, effective plan tailored for midlife women… If you want solutions that fit seamlessly into your life, bringing you more energy, helping you shed those extra pounds, lifting your mood, and improving your sleep – this podcast is for you! So grab your water bottle, lace up your walking shoes, and let’s get started making life beautiful again! Connect with me: Facebook @makinglifebeautifulagain Instagram @michelledayrose YouTube @michelledayrose Email me: michelle@michelledayrose.com Download Resources @ Making Life Beautiful Again Facebook Group

Episodes

June 25, 2025 17 mins

Hello Beautiful!

I’m so glad you’re here because this week kicks off our Summer Series—and we’re starting with something that’s been coming up a LOT lately: summer skincare for midlife women.

If your skin has been acting out lately—tight, shiny, red, or just off—you are not alone. The heat, the sweat, and the hormonal shifts in midlife create a perfect storm for skin frustration.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

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Hello Beautiful!

If the thought of balancing your hormones naturally feels overwhelming—or you’re not even sure where to begin—this episode will walk you through the small, foundational shifts that actually make a difference.

We’re simplifying what can feel complicated, and helping you focus on what really moves the needle when it comes to hormone health in midlife.

You’ll learn: ✨ What happens when estrogen drops—and how it affec...

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Hey friend,

Have you ever walked away from a doctor’s appointment, labs in hand, thinking, “Okay… but if everything’s ‘normal,’ why do I still feel so off?”

You’re not alone.

This episode is for the woman who’s exhausted, foggy, gaining weight, waking up at 3am, or just not feeling like herself—but keeps getting told, “Everything looks fine.”

We’re talking about:

  • What hormone labs are really telling you (especially if they’re...

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Hello Beautiful!

Because I know you’ve been feeling off. You’re doing all the right things—you’re eating well, trying to move your body, juggling life like a champ—but still, something doesn’t feel right. You’re waking up at 3am. Your energy is gone before noon. Your jeans aren’t fitting the same. And your brain? Foggy.

Maybe you’ve asked your doctor. Maybe you’ve Googled. Maybe you’ve just been silently wondering, “Is this just wh...

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If you're a mom in midlife trying to navigate what it means to parent adult children—this episode is for you.

Maybe your grown kids are pulling away. Maybe you're unsure how to help without sounding like you're trying to take control. Or maybe you're in a sweet season but want to make sure you stay close as things change.

Wherever you are, today I’m sharing 5 powerful shifts I’ve learned (and am still learning!) about loving our ...

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Hello beautiful!

Have you ever wondered…

“Why am I craving sugar every night?” “Why can’t I stop snacking, even when I’m full?” “Why isn’t this diet working for me anymore?”

If you’re a woman in midlife struggling with cravings, emotional eating, or weight gain—and tired of feeling guilty around food—you’re not alone. And you’re not broken.

In this episode, we’re breaking free from the hidden food rules that have shaped us for deca...

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Hello beautiful!

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of “clean eating,” cutting carbs, calorie tracking, or chasing that elusive diet that finally works—and you still feel frustrated in your body… this episode is for you.

Midlife brings real changes to your body, but diet culture didn’t exactly prepare us for that. In fact, it often made things worse.

In this episode, we’re talking about how to heal your relationship with food in midli...

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Hello beautiful!

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the food rules out there—what to eat, what to cut, what to fear—and you’re just tired of starting over again and again... you are not the only one.

I created this episode for the midlife woman who’s done with diet culture, done with restriction, and ready to feel good in her body again.

Because I don’t think you need another plan. I think you need to understand how your bo...

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Hello beautiful!

If life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would… this episode is for you.

In today’s heartfelt conversation, I’m sharing the story of my Aunt Bernice—a 94-year-old powerhouse who lived with purpose, strength, and joy until her final days. She never had children. She lost her husband. She faced more grief than most of us ever will. But she didn’t let that stop her from building a beautiful life.

Whether you’r...

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Hello beautiful!

For so many women—especially in midlife—body shame doesn’t always look like hate. It looks like disconnection.

You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else, pushing through, and now you don’t even feel like yourself anymore.

In this episode of the Breaking Free from Body Shame series, we’re walking through three simple, practical ways to start reconnecting with your body—without changing it first.

Inside this ep...

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Hello beautiful!

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, your body still doesn’t feel “good enough”?

Maybe you’ve looked in the mirror and felt disappointed. Maybe you’ve judged yourself for how much you’ve changed. Or maybe you’ve poured yourself out for everyone else—and somehow still feel like you haven’t done enough.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. In Week 2 of the Breaking Free from Body Shame series, ...

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Hello beautiful!

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, “Why do I hate my body so much?”

You’ve tried all the things—diets, workouts, affirmations, even gratitude—but you still feel uncomfortable in your body. And no one seems to be talking about the deeper reasons why.

In this episode, we’re going straight to the root of body shame—especially for women who’ve grown up in Christian culture or have spent their lives trying...

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Hey friend,

Let’s be honest—how many times have you told yourself you’ll finally show up confidently when you lose the weight, feel more prepared, or figure everything out?

If you're still waiting to feel ready before you move forward, this episode is going to be a game-changer.

I’m sharing: ✔ The #1 myth about confidence (and why it's keeping you stuck) ✔ Why fear and confidence can actually co-exist ✔ How to take bold action—even...

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Hey friend,

I see you. I see how much you want to trust yourself again. To stop second-guessing every decision, overthinking everything, and feeling like you need someone else’s approval before you move forward.

But somewhere along the way, you stopped believing in yourself. Maybe it was a moment when someone shut you down. Maybe it was years of being told what you “should” do. Or maybe, after so many mistakes, you just don’t feel ...

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Hey friend,

Can we talk about something real for a minute?

You know that feeling when you want to feel confident, but no matter how many affirmations you try, deep down, you still don’t believe it? Like you’re stuck in this cycle of self-doubt, second-guessing, and overthinking every little decision?

Yeah… I’ve been there too. And I want you to know you’re not broken.

There’s a reason why you feel this way, and—good news—there’s a ...

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Hey beautiful!

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought—"Wait… when did THAT happen?!"

One day, your skin is glowing, your body bounces back after late nights, and you can eat whatever you want without a second thought. The next? Puffy eyes, fine lines, thinning hair, and a metabolism that’s suddenly MIA.

Here’s the truth—you don't need to be afraid of aging, you just need to prepare for it. But the good news? You have so muc...

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Hey, beautiful friend,

Is it wrong to care about beauty? As a Christian woman, have you ever felt guilty for wanting to look and feel your best?

For so long, we’ve been told that beauty = vanity, that caring about our appearance is shallow or self-centered. But what if that’s not what the Bible actually says?

What if your beauty isn’t something to hide—but something God designed to reflect His light?

Today, we’re breaking down: - W...

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Hey, beautiful friend,

What if I told you that your skincare routine is only half the equation when it comes to glowing, youthful skin?

You can have the best serums, creams, and treatments, but if what’s happening inside your body isn’t supporting your beauty goals, your skin will always struggle to reflect the results you want.

Today, we’re diving deep into The Body-Beauty Connection and talking about:

- The foods that are either ...

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Hey, beautiful friend,

We need to talk about something no one tells you about beauty… your stress is showing up on your face.

I know, I know—you’re doing everything “right.” You’ve got the skincare, maybe even the fancy serums, but somehow, your skin still looks tired, dull, or older than it should.

Here’s the truth: It’s not just about your skincare routine. Your face is remembering every moment of stress, every sleepless night, a...

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Hey friend, we need to talk…

You ever feel like life just knocks you flat on your face? Like you had a plan, you were making progress, and then—BOOM—everything falls apart? And now, instead of moving forward, you feel stuck, discouraged, or worse… like you’re back at square one.

But listen, here’s what no one tells you: You are NOT starting over. You are starting from experience.

That’s what we’re diving into today. Because if you’...

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