Midlife Unfiltered: Identity & Finding Yourself Again | Angela Burk

What happens when midlife changes everything you thought you knew about yourself? Your body feels different. Your hormones are shifting. Your relationships are changing. And somewhere between family responsibilities, menopause, and life's unexpected turns, you might find yourself wondering, "Who am I anymore?" In this episode of the Happy Healthy Her Podcast, Cynthia and Lorraine welcome Angela Burk, author of Real Girls Guide to Midlife, for a refreshingly honest conversation about the messy, funny, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming realities of being a woman in midlife. Angela isn't here with another five-step plan to reinvent yourself. Instead, she's bringing honesty, humor, and real-life perspective to the experiences women often navigate quietly. Together, we explore: Why midlife can feel like an identity crisis when everything changes at once. How menopause, changing hormones, and physical symptoms can influence our everyday experiences. The challenges of relationships, divorce, parenting, and redefining our roles. Why grieving the woman you used to be can be part of discovering who you are becoming. How nutrition, movement, sleep, and self-care can help support women through this transition. Why you don't have to reinvent yourself to begin enjoying the next chapter of your life. Midlife isn't about becoming someone entirely new. Sometimes it's about learning to understand, accept, and care for the woman you are today. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, changing relationships, or simply wondering what's next, this conversation is a reminder that you're not alone, and you don't have to have everything figured out. 📖 Featured Guest: Angela Burk, author of Real Girls Guide to Midlife. You can learn more at www.realgirlsguide55.com or follow Angela on Substack. If this conversation resonates with you, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Happy Healthy Her Podcast for more honest conversations about the body, mind, and well-being of women in midlife. In a world where you can be anything, be happy, be healthy, and be kind. 👉 Contact Us: Join the Happy Healthy Her Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HappyHealthyHerPo... Watch us on YouTube:    / @happyhealthyherpodcast   *************************** 🔹 Lorraine Kihm - Wellness Coach 🌍 https://innerpathwayswellness.com/ ✉️ lorraine.eve@InnerPathwaysWellness.com YT:    / @innerpathwayswellness   IG: https://www.instagram.com/innerpathwayswel... *************************** 🔹 Cynthia Penner - Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist and Author 🌍https://https://mymenopausemap.com ✉️ mymenopausemap@gmail.com Check out Cynthia’s Book “MIND MAZE Reclaiming Your Clarity in the Midst of Chaos” https://amzn.to/4pNuche Check out Cynthia’s Book “HORMONE HAVOC Finding Balance Without Losing Yourself” https://amzn.to/48MKfpJ Check out Cynthia’s Book “INSOMNIA IMBALANCE Restoring Your Sleepless Mind and Body” https://amzn.to/4ryPwbU Listen to The Menopause Map Minute podcast: Spotify Apple Youtube