More Than Midlife

How to Be a Beginner After 50

After decades of being the one who figures things out, being new can feel hard and even risky. So we tell ourselves we’re too old. In this episode, I share five ways to make being a beginner easier, and what it was like at 50 to be new at almost everything at once. You’re not too old. You’re new. Ready to see what’s keeping you stuck? Join my class The Pattern You Can’t See: What’s Keeping You Stuck. Replay available. Join here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

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Be Your Best Self After 50 (Without Needing to Be Perfect)

Your Best Self Doesn't Have to Be Perfect You are not a problem to fix. You're a human with growth potential. Being your best self doesn't mean getting it right all the time. It means knowing who she is, practicing being her on purpose, and coming back to her when you drift. In this episode, I share how Human Design helps us see ourselves clearly. I also share my own story about giving opinions in my kids' lives and choosing faith over worry. And I walk you through a simple daily practice for choosing two or three qualities to live by. Find your qualities: Take the free Midlife Compass at https://www.janelleminto.com/amplify-joy-and-fulfillment Work with me: Book a free 45-minute Spark Session at tinyurl.com/freesparksession This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

How to Stay Motivated With Your Goals After 50

Have you ever started a goal with your whole heart, then quit halfway? It's not because you didn't want it enough. Most of the time, you planned for the feeling at the end, but not for the feelings in the middle. In this episode, I share why the feeling you want gets you started, but the feelings you choose get you there. You'll hear how my morning walks taught me this, a simple four-step way to choose a feeling on purpose, and the one question that starts your goal-achieving emotion bank: What emotions does the result I want require? This week only: Bring me your biggest problem, the one that has you eating a whole box of cookies. In one 50-minute conversation, I'll help you solve it. 5 spots, 50 minutes, $50. DM me on Instagram at @janelleminto. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

How to Reconnect With Your Desires After 50

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself, "What do I actually want?" Not what makes sense or what your family needs, but what you want? For many women in midlife, the answer feels out of reach. Most of the time, we do know what we want. We've just gotten very good at talking ourselves out of it. In this episode, I talk about why your desires still matter after 50, why not wanting can feel safer than wanting, and how the thoughts that follow a dream are often the real obstacle. We'll look at why "should" rarely moves us, why "want" does, and what it costs to keep setting our dreams aside. You'll also get a simple exercise to help you hear yourself again, including the one question most of us avoid: What have I been wanting that I haven't let myself say out loud? It's not too late to want something for yourself. And midlife may be the perfect time to start. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

Lessons Learned From Napoleon Hill

What if Think and Grow Rich isn’t really about money at all? In this episode, I’m sharing the ideas from Napoleon Hill’s classic book that made me stop, think, and look at my own life differently. From desire and belief to persistence, imagination, decision-making, and the stories we tell ourselves about what’s possible, these are the lessons I’m still thinking about long after reading the book. Because maybe the bigger question isn’t How do I grow rich? Maybe it’s: What am I allowing myself to believe is possible for my life? And what if the next chapter of your life could be bigger than the one you’ve already lived? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

When You're Fighting For A Life You Say You Don't Want

What if the story you keep defending is the very thing keeping you stuck? We all have sentences we repeat—“I’m too old,” “I can’t help it,” “That’s just how I am,” “I don’t have time.” These stories may have protected us, but they can also keep creating the same patterns and results. In this episode, we’ll look at what you’re fighting to keep, how to question the stories that limit you, and how to create a new possibility without pretending your challenges aren’t real. Join my Free webinar here- https://calendly.com/janelle-minto/happy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

Why "I'm too Old To Change" Is A Lie You're Telling Yourself

What if the things you’ve always believed about yourself aren’t as permanent as you think? As we get older, it’s easy to assume that our patterns, habits, and even the way we see ourselves are simply “who we are.” But what if they’re not? In this episode, we’re talking about why change is possible, even in the second half of life, and what happens when you stop assuming it's not.. And if this has you wondering, “Okay, but how do I actually create change?” I’d love to have you join me for my free masterclass, How to Love Your Life Without Changing Everything. Join here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

Your Amazing Life Story is Still Being Written. Are you doing it intentionally?

What if some of the things you’ve decided are no longer possible for you aren’t actually facts, but choices you’ve quietly made along the way? In this episode, we’re talking about the stories we tell ourselves about age, change, and what’s possible—and how those stories can shape what happens next, because you may be further from the end of your story than you think. Don't miss my masterclass How to Love Your Life Without Changing Everything. Grab your spot here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

What Your Brain Hears in Every Word You Say

The words you speak every day is doing far more than describing your life. What if they’re shaping how you see yourself, what you believe is possible, and even the life you create? In this episode, we explore the surprising power of your words, why your brain is listening, and why becoming more aware of what you repeatedly say might change more than you think. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

How to Change the Stories You Tell Yourself

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The Two Arrows: Why We Suffer More Than We Need To

Two people can go through the exact same experience - one stays stuck for years, the other moves on in days. What makes the difference? In this episode, I share a Buddhist teaching called the Two Arrows that explains why so much of our suffering doesn't come from what happens to us; it comes from the story we tell about it afterward. I'll show you how your brain collects evidence for whatever you already believe, why your first interpretation usually isn't the truth, and the one question that helps you break the pattern before you fire that second arrow. Plus, a moment I witnessed in a store between a teenage boy and his grandfather that shows all of this in action. Ready to see the stories you've been believing? Book a free Spark Session here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

Why Midlife Feels So Hard and the One Question That Changes It

I thought the hardest part of leaving my career would be building a business. It wasn't. It was everything I made leaving mean. In this episode: why hard seasons are usually identity problems, not practical ones, and the question to ask when life feels hard. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

This Could Be Why Your Not Reaching Your Goals

There's a lie a lot of us are telling ourselves, and the tricky part is it feels completely true. It sounds like: I'm committed to this. But our actions are telling a different story. In this episode I'm breaking down the real difference between being interested and being committed — and sharing the moment I finally caught myself in that lie. If something comes up for you while you're listening, don't ignore it. That's what a Spark Session is for. Book yours here Check out my episode The Art of Making Decisions on iTunes or on your favorite podcast platform. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

Why Smart Women Talk Themselves Out of Their Dreams

What if the very qualities that have helped you succeed in life are the same qualities keeping you stuck? In this episode, I explore why so many smart, capable, high-achieving women find themselves endlessly preparing, researching, and waiting instead of pursuing the dreams that won't leave them alone. If you've ever felt like you're living on the edge of your next chapter but can't seem to take the leap, this conversation may help you see what's really standing in the way. Plus, Janelle shares one powerful question that can instantly reveal whether you're facing a real obstacle or simply waiting for permission. Want more joy and fulfillment right now, not someday? Join my free masterclass, How to Be Happy in Your Already Amazing Life: https://tinyurl.com/my1amazinglife This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

Why You're Waiting for Confidence and Why That's Keeping You Stuck

Do you think you need more confidence to create the life you want? In this episode, I share why courage, not confidence, is the real key to change. You'll learn why we avoid the very emotions that help us grow and how being willing to feel discomfort can strengthen your self-trust, relationships, and life. Free Masterclass How to Be Happy in Your Already Amazing Life Register Here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

The Best Investment I Ever Made In Myself

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want isn't more information, but having someone help you hold a higher standard? In this episode, I share how mentorship changed my health, happiness, relationships, business, and the way I see myself. We’ll explore why investing in yourself is different from any other investment you'll ever make, and why it may be the one that pays dividends for the rest of your life. If you're wondering what working with me would be like? Book a Spark Session with me here. We look at where you are now, what you want, and what's really standing in the way of you getting it. Join my upcoming masterclass How to Be Happy in Your Already Amazing Life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

What If It's Not a Midlife Crisis but a Midlife Calling

What if this isn’t a midlife crisis? What if it’s a calling into something more? In this episode, I’m talking about the pull so many women feel in midlife, why we keep talking ourselves out of what we really want, and what happens when we choose safety over the life that’s trying to call us forward. If you’re listening and thinking, “Okay… this is me,” DM me the word BEGIN @janelleminto on Instagram, or book a Spart Session with me here https://calendly.com/janelle-minto. And we’ll have a conversation and see what’s possible for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

The Space Between Seeing It and Living It

In this episode, I explore a stage of growth that doesn’t get talked about enough the space between seeing clearly and actually living that clarity. It’s that in-between where you’re no longer as confused as you once were, but you’re also not fully moving forward yet. I share how this “gap” can feel frustrating and make you question yourself, but is actually where real change begins. Through personal examples, I walk through how awareness doesn’t create instant transformation—it shifts how you see, feel, and respond first, and over time, that’s what leads to lasting change. If you’ve been noticing things feel different but don’t look different yet, this episode will help you understand why and show you that you’re not behind, you’re right in the middle of becoming. If you are ready to move your midlife goal forward or get clear on what that goal is I'm opening a small group coaching container for 15 women. If you are ready for more, I'd love for you to join. You can email me at janelle@janellejai.com or DM me on Facebook or Instagram@janelleminto This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

The Questions That Are Quietly Keeping You Stuck

If you’ve been asking yourself, “What should I do?” and still not getting clear answers, this might be why. In this episode, I talk about how the questions you’re asking could actually be the thing keeping you stuck, and how small shifts in those questions can completely change what you see, believe, and do next. Because the stories you’re living inside of didn’t just appear, they came from the questions you’ve been asking. If you’re starting to see how the questions you’ve been asking might be keeping you stuck then the next step is learning how to shift those in real time. I’ll be walking you through inside my upcoming experience, The Midlife Clarity Reset. It’s where we take this work out of your head and actually apply it to your life. If you want the details, come find me on Instagram @janelleminto DM me Reset and I'll get you all the details. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com

Why You Feel Restless Now Even When Life Is Good

Feeling restless even though your life looks good? In this episode, we explore why so many women in midlife reach a point where something feels off and what it actually means. If you’ve been questioning what you want next, this conversation will help you start seeing things differently. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit morethanmidlife.substack.com