Before I Was Ready: Why the Best Chapters of Life BeginWhen You Stop Waiting to Be Ready

What happens when you stop living by the plan you were given—and start listening to what your own life is asking of you? In this episode of Meaning & Moxie After 50, I sit down with Jeanne Chung for a wide-ranging conversation about reinvention, wellness, menopause, aging, grief, and learning to say yes before you feel completely ready. Jeanne grew up in a traditional Korean household as the daughter of North Korean escapees and describes the powerful “good girl” conditioning she carried into adulthood. Her path eventually took her from investment banking to yoga, entrepreneurship, a boutique wellness hotel in Thailand, and the creation of Mighty Menopause after her own experience with perimenopause. Now, at 58, Jeanne is continuing to challenge the narratives women are given about getting older while writing her memoir, Before I Was Ready, about the lessons she’s learned through saying yes, letting go, and navigating life’s unexpected turns. We talk about reconnecting with our bodies, questioning old expectations, the changing conversation around menopause, redefining what aging can look like, and why sometimes we have to begin before we know exactly where the path will lead. If you’ve ever felt caught between who you were expected to be and who you’re becoming, this conversation is for you. Listen to full episodes every Monday and Tuesday on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube at @MeaningAndMoxieAfter50, and don’t forget to subscribe for new conversations every week! Discover more about Jeanne Chung's journey of reinvention, wellness, and embracing life's next chapter before you're ready at jeannechung.com. #WomenOver50 #LifeAfter50 #Menopause #Midlife #HealthyAging #Reinvention #PersonalGrowth #NextChapter