Women Waking Up - by Wendy Valentine (Paperback)

About the Book

"An empowering guide that helps women embrace midlife with confidence and joy. Through personal stories and practical tools, the author guides readers to break free from limiting beliefs, reignite their passions, and create a life filled with purpose and fulfillment"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

What if midlife isn't a crisis . . . but a wake-up call?

In Women Waking Up, Wendy Valentine doesn't just challenge the outdated narrative of decline and invisibility at midlife -- she blows it up and replaces it with a bold, badass manifesto for reinvention.

With raw honesty, a wicked sense of humor, and hard-won wisdom, Wendy invites women everywhere to toss aside society's limiting scripts and step into the most powerful, playful, and purposeful chapter of their lives. Whether you're feeling stuck, burned-out, or simply wondering, Is this all there is?, this book is your call to action -- and your roadmap forward.

Drawing from her own dramatic transformation -- from broke, sick, and newly divorced to thriving entrepreneur and podcast host -- Wendy walks you through her groundbreaking FREEDOM method, a seven-step process to:

- Free Yourself from outdated beliefs and self-sabotage
- Reset Your Life by clearing emotional and physical clutter
- Envision a New Future filled with vitality, confidence, and joy
- Embrace and Explore your passions, creativity, and potential
- Detach from Tomorrow and start living in the now
- Own Your Badass Self with unshakable boundaries and self-worth
- Master Yourself to stay grounded through life's inevitable ups and downs

You'll uncover your signature superpowers through her Spectacular Six Superhero Quiz, create a customized Wheel of Midlife to prioritize what matters most, and craft your personal Midlife Mantra to keep you focused and fired up.

This isn't just a book -- it's a midlife revolution in motion. With guided exercises, real-life tools, and soul-stirring meditations, Women Waking Up will become your personal coach, cheerleader, and soul sister. It's a hands-on journey of reflection, reinvention, and reawakening that helps you not just read about change -- but live it.

Wendy's message is clear: You are not too old, and it's not too late. The second half of your life isn't about fading -- it's about rising. If you're ready to stop sleepwalking through midlife and start living with soul, Women Waking Up is the no-nonsense, deeply empowering guidebook you've been waiting for.

Ideal for fans of Untamed, The Wisdom of Menopause, and Warrior Goddess Training.

Review Quotes

"Everyone searching for a 'middle-age miracle' will get the kick-start they need right here."
-- Booklist (starred review)

"Women Waking Up is a must-read for any woman who reaches midlife seeking transformation and yearning for more freedom. Wendy Valentine guides her readers in creating a new vision for their lives and shows them step-by-step how to get there."
-- Kristine Carlson, coauthor of the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series

"Ladies! Grab your grande latte and superhero cape -- it's time for your midlife revival! Wendy Valentine's Women Waking Up is the ultimate guide to breaking free from what's holding you back and launching into a life that makes you want to shout HELL YES from the rooftops."
-- Dr. Nicole Cain, ND, MA, author of Panic Proof

"Women Waking Up is the book I wish every woman could read as she enters midlife. It's honest, empowering, and deeply relatable -- a roadmap to turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth, freedom, and joy. As I read, I found myself nodding, highlighting passages, and feeling both seen and inspired. This isn't just a book; it's a wake-up call for any woman ready to step into her power and embrace midlife as her most fulfilling chapter yet."
-- Julie McFadden, RN, New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to Fear

"This book will prove to you that you can shake up your life, wake up your heart, and start anew -- and that the time to do it is now."
-- Amy B. Scher, bestselling author of How to Heal Yourself   When No One Else Can

"Women Waking Up is the perfect guide for transforming midlife crisis into midlife awakening. Find your power again by following Wendy Valentine's seven-step process to reclaim your vitality, joy, and healing."
-- HeatherAsh Amara, author of Warrior Goddess Training and Wild, Willing, and Wise

"Women Waking Up is a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt their light dim under the weight of life's responsibilities. This book is a powerful guide to reigniting your inner strength, rediscovering your unique gifts, and stepping into the second half of life with boldness and purpose. The message is clear: Your superhero has been there all along -- waiting for you to wake her up and unleash her full potential. If you're ready to swap exhaustion for excitement and hesitation for heroism, this book is your roadmap. It's time to put on your cape and take the world by storm!"
-- Jenn Drummond, world record-holding mountaineer, speaker, and author of BreakProof

"What an inspiration Wendy Valentine is! Any conversation with her leaves you uplifted and empowered. She is lighting the way for women who are ready for more in their lives: more vitality, more engagement, more joy, more authentic living. Her real-life, living example shows how, when you put your mind to it, you can step into what you have always known in your heart was out there waiting for you. Dig in and enjoy her book -- be inspired for more!"
-- Kate Wells, MBA, CEO of Parlor Games

"I live by a golden rule: Never take advice from someone with a life I wouldn't want. When I was first introduced to Wendy Valentine, I was shocked to learn we were so close in age. I'd thought she was much younger, and I remember thinking, I wonder why she named her podcast The Midlife Makeover Show. Then I found out how close we were in age, and I knew right then that she was a soul sister and someone I would learn a lot from. A book like Women Waking Up only happens when a woman goes through hell and lives to tell her story. I'll take advice from Wendy Valentine any day of the week."
-- Paula Swope, Chopra Certified instructor and author of Thought SNOB

"Wendy Valentine's Women Waking Up is a game changer for every woman navigating midlife with questions, doubts, or a deep desire for more. With honesty, humor, and wisdom, Wendy lays out a powerful roadmap to freedom and fulfillment. Her FREEDOM method is both practical and inspiring, giving women the tools to step into their next chapter with confidence and purpose. If you're ready to redefine midlife on your terms, this book is your guide!"
-- Stefanie Gass, host of the Online Business for Christian Women podcast

"I know Wendy Valentine both professionally and personally, and I know from hearing her story that if there's anyone who knows how to navigate midlife and come out thriving, it's her! Wendy's book is absolutely amazing -- filled with wisdom, humor, and a blueprint for starting your new life at midlife. If you've been hearing that silent question in your heart, Is this all there is? the answer is No! There is definitely more -- all you need is Wendy's book to create your plan and Wendy as your expert guide!"
-- Camille Martin, RD, author of Love to Lose: Love Your Life and Watch the Weight Lose Itself

"Wendy Valentine, and her book, will ignite a spark in your soul. Her positive attitude will inspire you to take the leap you've been dreaming of. Women Waking Up is a call to us all to take our dreams and make them a reality."
-- Dr. Brooke Scheller, doctor of clinical nutrition and author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink

"Read this book! It's just the injection of energy you need to infuse your system with the sisterly love and truth that only Wendy can give you. If you're ready for your next decades to be rocking with juice and power, get your copy now -- and get one for a girlfriend!"
-- Kim D'Eramo, DO, bestselling author of Be Your Own Healer and The MindBody Toolkit and founder of the American Institute of Mind Body Medicine

"Wendy Valentine has created a must-read roadmap for any woman ready to take midlife by the horns and turn it into the most vibrant chapter of her life. Women Waking Up is equal parts relatable, inspiring, and practical -- packed with tools and stories that will make you laugh, cry, and most importantly, take action. Wendy's authentic approach makes reinvention feel not only possible but exciting. This book will empower you to step fully into the badass version of yourself that's been waiting to shine."
-- Andrea Owen, author of How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t

"When Wendy Valentine writes a book, you need to cancel all your meetings and plans and hair appointments and sit right down with your beverage of choice (I made a margarita) and read every last page in a state of inspired rapture. It'll probably be a binge-read kind of scenario, so prepare accordingly. Women Waking Up is the absolute perfect prompt -- from a wise and witty woman -- to live a life worth living. This is a must-read for anyone looking to live like they mean it. Now go get comfy and hunker down with your reading glasses. This book is worth the read and worth buying for the women you care about."
-- Jodi Wellman, author of You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets

About the Author

Wendy Valentine is a reinvention expert, empowerment coach, and the author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play. She's also the creator and host of The Midlife Makeover Show, the #1 podcast inspiring women worldwide to embrace midlife as a powerful new beginning.

After navigating divorce, menopause, job loss, debt, and an empty nest -- all at once -- Wendy stopped living on autopilot and started designing a life that finally felt like her own. Her journey from breakdown to breakthrough fuels everything she does.

Today, Wendy helps women kick fear to the curb, reconnect with their purpose, and create bold, joy-fueled lives through her book, her FREEDOM coaching method, and her transformational programs. Whether she's leading a group of women through guided meditations or road-tripping the US in her motorhome, Wendy is on a mission to prove that it's never too late to wake up to what's possible.

She currently splits her time between Portugal and wherever the road takes her, living proof that life gets better -- not smaller -- with age. Learn more at wendyvalentine dot com.