The Heroine's Journey: How to Find Your Path in Midlife, with Joan Perry (Ep. 39)

Ever asked yourself, Is this all there is? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this powerful episode of Mind Your Midlife, I talk with bestselling author Joan Perry about how women over 50 can stop dragging their flower cart through life and finally start blooming.

Joan breaks down The Heroine’s Journey, her life-changing framework that helps midlife women move through disruption, reconnect with their self-worth, and build the mindset and stability they need to live with confidence, joy, and meaning.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

✔ Why so many midlife women feel stuck or unfulfilled—and what to do about it
 ✔ The difference between the Hero’s journey and the Heroine’s journey
✔ The four “flower cart wheels” that keep your life stable and rolling forward
✔ How to stop asking, What’s wrong with me? and start asking, What’s next for me?

🎯 OMG Moment: Your fulfillment doesn’t come from avoiding fear—it comes from blooming into who you really are.

Take Action
Check your “flower cart.” Are your four wheels—self-worth, finances, energy, and relationships—on tight and steady? If not, that’s the first place to start. Stabilize first. Then step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

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Why This Episode Matters
Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s your call to adventure. But you can’t take the journey if you’re stuck on the side of the road with your wheels falling off. This conversation will help you name where you are, rebuild your strength, and realize you’re not alone. We all have a heroine’s journey—and yours is just getting started.

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