Women Waking Up

The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play

By: Wendy Valentine

Narrated by: Wendy Valentine

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In Women Waking Up, Wendy Valentine doesn’t just challenge the outdated narrative of decline and invisibility at midlife—she blows it up and replaces it with a bold, badass manifesto for reinvention.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• Free Yourself from outdated beliefs and self-sabotage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 learn 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.

©2025 Wendy Valentine (P)2025 New World Library

Critic reviews

“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

This book is more than words, it’s a companion for anyone starting over, searching for purpose or simply wanting to leave authentically Wendy Valentine‘s voice is a gift and Women Waking Up. Is a must read for every woman ready to embrace her true self.

Two thumbs up… way up!

This book is inspiring, heartfelt, and has given me the confidence push to live my own best mid-life. I love the concrete tools and steps in this book. The way Wendy weaves her personal story into each chapter made me feel like I was hanging out with a friend. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your wonderful book and podcast! You’ve inspired me more than you know.