Ep. 39: What 70s Toys Taught Me About Courage, Identity, and Trusting Yourself in Midlife

Ep. 44: Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest

Have you ever felt guilty for taking a break—even when you desperately needed one? In this episode, Renée explores why so many women feel guilty when they rest, why the to-do list never seems to end, and how the stories we tell ourselves keep us stuck in productivity guilt. Through a simple 24-hour getaway, she shares a powerful reminder: Rest isn't something you earn. It's something you need. If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like you can never do enough, this episode will encourage you to step away from the unfinished thing—and discover that your worth doesn't depend on getting it all done. If this episode resonates with you, I'd also love your help. Take my anonymous two-minute survey, It's Not Just Your Junk Drawer, and share what's really weighing on you in this season of life. Your responses will help shape future podcast episodes, resources, and workshops. Here is the survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7t8nqx2Ea44bi83hpL3uVCg02l0jC33xkhy0wqDTr9VLAFw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105005190685924086602 [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7t8nqx2Ea44bi83hpL3uVCg02l0jC33xkhy0wqDTr9VLAFw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105005190685924086602] Journal Prompts are here: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev [https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev] Join the free HappyHer Facebook Community here: www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community [https://www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community]

Ep. 43: The Collector of Possibilities

Renée was standing in her carport, surrounded by boxes she could name one by one — completely overwhelmed, and not sure where to even start. So instead of cleaning, she got curious. What came out of that curiosity changed how she sees every "yes" she's ever said. In this 10-minute episode, Renée shares the question she now asks herself before taking on anything new — and what actually got her unstuck from that carport. If you've ever had more ideas than hours in the day, you'll want to hear this one. Free lesson mentioned in this episode: The Blank Page, at www.reneejanes.com/blankpage [https://www.reneejanes.com/blankpage] Join the HappyHer Community here: www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community [https://www.reneejanes.com/happyher-community] Journal Prompts are here: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev [https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev]

Ep. 42: Why We Resist the Very Thing We Want Most

Episode 42: Why We Resist the Very Thing We Want Most Have you ever wanted something — really wanted it — and still couldn't make yourself move toward it? In this episode of Fearless in Pursuit of HappyHer, Renée breaks down what's actually happening in your brain when you feel frozen — and why resistance doesn't mean what you think it does. This one is for the woman who has been saying "I know I need to change this" for longer than she'd like to admit. Free resource: The Blank Page — a short teaching lesson for women ready to begin something new. Sign up at www.reneejanes.com/blankpage [https://www.reneejanes.com/blankpage] Journal Prompts are HERE: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev [https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev] Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367]

Ep. 41: Wired for Connection and Why We Still Neglect Friendships in Midlife

Have you looked up lately and realized the last time you really talked to someone who truly knows you was longer ago than you want to admit? You're not alone — and this episode is for you. In Episode 41, Renée digs into why women in midlife neglect their friendships even though we are literally wired for connection. She breaks down the neuroscience behind why your brain and nervous system crave belonging. Renée also gets honest about the real barriers — life volume, guilt, vulnerability, and the walls we've built that feel like protection but keep people out. And she introduces the Mary Ann Method — a simple, intentional practice inspired by a dear friend who never lets the people she loves feel forgotten. If your friendships have been sitting on the back deck waiting for you to get around to them, this episode is your nudge. In this episode: * Why your brain has a social system running in the background at all times * The different types of friendships that make up your mosaic — and why not all of them are meant to last forever * The five reasons women stop nurturing friendships in midlife * The Mary Ann Method and how to do it * Easy, low-pressure ways to reconnect starting today Try the Mary Ann Method and tell Renée about it at hello@reneejanes.com [hello@reneejanes.com]. Journal Prompts: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev [https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev] Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367] Join the HappyHer community: www.skool.com/happyher/about [https://www.skool.com/happyher/about]

Ep. 40: What Retirement Really Feels Like on the First Monday for This Midlife Woman

What does retirement actually feel like on the first Monday? Honestly? A lot like summer break — except for one thing. The quiet. In this episode, Renée gets real about her very first Monday as a retired woman — including the fact that she almost missed her own podcast deadline at 8:30 on a Sunday night. No frameworks. No big emotional revelation. Just an honest conversation about what it feels like when the page you've been writing on for 30 years suddenly goes blank. If you're in your own in-between season — retirement, empty nest, career shift, or any transition you didn't fully see coming — this one is for you. Plus — Renée invites you to her live lesson, The Blank Page, happening tonight June 1st at 6:30 Eastern. Grab your spot at www.reneejanes.com/blankpage. In this episode: * Why retirement feels like summer break (and why that makes complete sense) * The difference between a blank slate and a clean slate — and how one thought changes everything * Why giving yourself permission to not have it figured out yet is not giving up * A personal moment of grace from your host at 9:30 on a Sunday night Journal Prompts: https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev [https://canva.link/2i48hk4zxgekoev] Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579839857367] Join the HappyHer Community: www.skool.com/happyher/about [https://www.skool.com/happyher/about]