You're in for a treat, my friend! For the FIRST TIME EVER I have a guest on the show.

Claudine Wolk is an author, podcaster, and woman in midlife and beyond who helps aspiring authors publish and sell their books. You can learn more about her at claudinewolk.com.

In this episode, Claudine shares her shift into the world of writing and book publishing and how her two books IT GETS EASIER! AND OTHER LIES WE TELL NEW MOTHERS and GET YOUR BOOK SEEN AND SOLD came to be.

Learn the first step Claudine tells aspiring authors to take and the first thing to do before you start writing a book. Hear her take on different publishing options, too.

Her book and podcast, GET YOUR BOOK SEEN AND SOLD, are exactly the resources you need if you are an aspiring writer. Because midlife and beyond is the perfect time to make it happen!

Pssssttt...listen to the end to hear Claudine's favorite thing about her journey in midlife and beyond!

Whether you have an itch to be an author or not, you'll learn A LOT about the publishing world and have a greater appreciation for the book writing process.

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Hear PART 2 of my conversation with Claudine by joining my ELEVATE membership at flipsideofmidlife.com. You can sample March 2024 content for FREE at this link (and yes, the content is relevant far beyond 2024)

In PART 2 of my chat with Claudine, you'll hear what she wishes she had known when she started her writing career and the answer to the question I was dying to ask her in PART 1 but saved for my ELEVATE members to hear.

Claudine shares more details on publishing options and something to look out for if you have a book contract in front of you. She even talks about book marketing and how to make it fun.

You know it, we chat about some common struggles of women in midlife and beyond and wrap with a personal story of Claudine's you can relate to your own life.

Don't miss it!

How do you rate your social wellness? 

If you feel it can use a boost, listen in!

In midlife and beyond, social connections become increasingly important. NOW is the time to create awareness and practice easy ways to enhance your overall well-being.

In this episode, you'll find 4 actions you can take that help you raise your social wellness rating and positively impact your unique wellness lifestyle.

This episode helps you develop an impactful layer of your wellness lifestyle.

Use the best friend inside of you to create a consistent habit that enhances your satisfaction with life. Listen in for 5 of my favorite ways to make it happen!

Do you remember Candid Camera? I used to LOVE watching it with my mom!

Sometimes midlife and beyond feels like an episode of that show to me. I’m convinced there’s a camera crew close by just waiting for my reaction to the latest (and not always the greatest) change I’m experiencing.

That’s not my point of this short episode - seriously, it’s short! - but you’ll have to listen to my MIDLIFE MUSINGS to learn what is.

Even though I’m a fan of living in good health, I’m not so fond of the word ‘healthy’.

Listen in to hear my thoughts, what I encourage you to think about instead, and 3 key decisions to make as you create your life-changing lifestyle.

Prompts start at 03:46

How do you define wellness? Write your personal definition here.

What does a lifestyle of wellness look like in each of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness for you? The 8 Dimensions are Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Social, Intellectual, Occupational, Environmental, and Financial.

Why is it important for you to create a lifestyle of wellness? List all of the reasons you want to live this way.

What possibilities do you see emerging when you foster a wellness lifestyle? How might you change? How might your life change?

Midlife and beyond is an ideal time to kick-start your self-care practices. Wonder where to start?

Tune in to hear a four-step process you can use and get a few self-care ideas you may not have thought about.

Learn more about me and what I do at flipsideofmidlife.com

Note-taking time starts at 2:05

For women in midlife and beyond, it’s not uncommon to suffer from a ‘yes’ problem.

Do you find yourself saying ‘yes’ at the expense of your priorities and overall well-being? My guess is you do - in some circumstances, anyway. If you’re not aware that you do, then it may run deeper than you realize.

This is not a scare tactic, my friend. The ‘yes’ problem is 100% fixable!

Take a listen to my latest MIDLIFE MUSINGS for a few tell-tale signs you have a ‘yes’ problem and how I recommend you repair it. It’s just over 3 minutes of your day at the button below.

You’re worth it, right??