Starting Over - Your New Chapter

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  4 Essential Tips for Your Reinvention Journey (Ep: 90) 28.07.2026 18min

  Send us Fan Mail ✅ Get one of my Iimited BETA group spots for the "Get Unstuck" coaching program https://sharlenelee.com/unstuck SUMMARY In this episode, Sharlene shares four essential things to expect as you navigate the journey of starting over and reinventing yourself. She offers practical guidance for women who are in that "in-between" space, helping you move forward with clarity and purpose. RESOURCES Claim your spot in the BETA group for the "Get Unstuck" coaching progra...
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  Starting Over: From Classical Musician to Life Coach (Ep: 89) 21.07.2026 45min

  Send us Fan Mail ✅ Book a complimentary discovery call with Shar — https://cal.com/sharlene-lee-amufoq/coaching-discovery-30-mins SUMMARY In this episode, Sharlene talks with Kate Kayaian about her fascinating journey of starting over, leaving a successful career as a classical cellist to reinvent herself as a coach and author. Kate shares the realities of navigating a major life change when you don't have a clear next step, and how to find clarity in the in-between. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • Ho...
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  Stop Calling It a Midlife Crisis & Start Calling It What It Is - Life Transformation (Ep: 88) 14.07.2026 15min

  Send us Fan Mail ✅ Book a complimentary discovery call with Shar — https://cal.com/sharlene-lee-amufoq/coaching-discovery-30-mins SUMMARY In this episode, we tackle the widely used phrase "midlife crisis" and explore its surprising origins, revealing why it's a misnomer for women navigating major life changes. We'll unpack how the words we use shape our reality and offer empowering ways to reframe your journey of starting over or reinventing yourself, moving from panic to purposeful action. ...
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  Life Reinvention: Uncover the Internal Blocks that Keep You Stuck (Ep: 87) 07.07.2026 10min

  Send us Fan Mail ✅ Book a complimentary discovery call with Shar ✅ SUMMARY Feeling stuck when you're starting over or reinventing yourself can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you don't know what's holding you back. In this episode, Sharlene Lee dives into four quiet internal blocks that often keep capable women from moving forward, helping you gain clarity on what might be operating beneath the surface in your own life. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • Discover why trying to build a new futur...
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  Reinventing Your Finances: Overcoming Money Stories (Ep: 86) 30.06.2026 33min

  Send us Fan Mail ✅ Book a complimentary discovery call with Shar — SUMMARY In this episode, I'm joined by finance expert Linda Grizley to explore how our personal money stories shape our financial lives. We dive into understanding our unique relationship with money and how to rebuild our finances effectively as we navigate starting over and reinventing ourselves. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • How do our past experiences and beliefs create our 'money stories' and impact our financial decisions today...
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  Why "I Feel Stuck" Means Different Things — And How to Find Your Way Forward in your Reinvention Journey (Ep; 85) 23.06.2026 11min

  Send us Fan Mail ✅ Book a complimentary discovery call with Shar ✅ SUMMARY Feeling stuck when you're starting over or reinventing yourself is a common experience, but what if 'stuck' isn't just one thing? In this solo episode, Sharlene Lee explores two distinct reasons women feel stuck and offers practical guidance on how to move forward, helping you find the clarity you need to take your next step. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • Discover why two women can say they feel 'stuck' and be describing compl...
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  Starting Over Doesn't Mean Starting From Nothing (Ep: 84) 16.06.2026 12min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Many women believe that starting over means starting from nothing, but this episode challenges that idea. Sharlene helps you discover that you're actually bringing a wealth of experience, skills, and wisdom into your new chapter, making rebuilding and reinventing your life an empowering journey. You are not starting from scratch; you are starting from everything you've become. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • Why does it feel so real to believe you're starting from nothing, even...
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  Reinvention: Tools for Starting Over (Ep: 83) 09.06.2026 15min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Feeling the pull toward a new chapter but unsure how to actually get there? In this solo episode, Sharlene dives into coaching as a powerful tool for women who are starting over or reinventing themselves. Discover what coaching truly is, how it differs from counseling, and how it can help you gain clarity and direction in your life. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • The crucial distinction between coaching and counseling • How can coaching help you uncover your own wisdom as you ...
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  Reinventing Yourself: How to Design Your Next Chapter With Intention | Interview with Sunaina Mehta (Ep: 82) 02.06.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this insightful episode, Sharlene chats with Sunaina Mehta, the "queen of starting over," about the art of rebuilding your life after major changes. They explore how clarifying your identity is the foundation for moving forward, especially when you're navigating life transitions and reinventing yourself. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • What does it mean to evolve rather than just reinvent yourself when starting over? • How can clarifying who you are make moving forward so mu...
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  Reinvention: Uncover Your True Self | Identity Work for Starting Over (Ep: 81) 26.05.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Feeling lost when starting over? In this episode, Sharlene Lee guides you through the five key areas of identity work, helping you shed false identities and clarify your true self. Discover how this internal work is the foundation for rebuilding your life with clarity and purpose. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • What are the five essential areas of identity work? • What happens when you clarify your true self, define your values, and set clear boundaries? • How does your uniqu...
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  Reinventing Yourself: A Holistic Approach to Rebuilding (Ep: 80) 19.05.2026 15min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Starting over can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be a mountain to climb. In this episode, Sharlene breaks down the external work of rebuilding your life into clear, manageable areas, showing you how a holistic approach helps you gain clarity and direction. Discover how to reinvent yourself by focusing on what truly matters for your new chapter. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • What are the key areas of your life that require attention when you're starting over? • Why ...
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  Starting Over by Choice: Reinventing Your Life (Ep: 79) 12.05.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Have you ever considered that starting over doesn't always come from a place of difficulty? In this episode, Sharlene explores the exciting side of reinventing yourself by choice, celebrating women who proactively decide to embark on a new chapter. Discover the compelling reasons why women are choosing to rebuild their lives with intention and clarity right now. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • What if starting over isn't about something going wrong, but about choosing something...
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  Why Identity Is the Key to Reinvention and Starting Over (Ep: 78) 05.05.2026 18min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this episode, Sharlene Lee dives deep into why your identity is the foundational key to starting over, exploring how identities are formed and what happens when we try to rebuild without first getting clear on who we truly are. Discover why the internal work of understanding your identity must come first for lasting change. WHAT TO LISTEN FOR • Why it can feel like something is still off, even after making big changes? • How are our identities truly formed, and why...
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  Rebuilding & Reinventing Your Life: The Two-Layer Approach (Ep: 77) 28.04.2026 19min

  Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Sharlene introduces her powerful two-layer approach to rebuilding your life, revealing why you can't just fix one thing in isolation. Discover the internal and external work necessary for women reinventing themselves, and gain clarity on where to begin. What to listen for • Why starting over isn't always about something going wrong, and how it can be a courageous choice. • The common pitfall of trying to fix just one area of your life, and why it lea...
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  Rebuilding Your Life Starts With Letting Go of Who You Used to Be (Ep: 76) 21.04.2026 18min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY If you've been trying to move forward but keep feeling pulled back toward who you used to be, this episode is for you. In this episode of Your New Chapter, Sharlene Lee — women's life coach and starting over specialist — explores why the self you've been grieving may never have been your truest self to begin with. Whether you are starting over, rebuilding your life, or reinventing yourself after a major life change, this season of transition is actually an invitation ...
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  What Brings us to the Point of Starting Over or Reinventing Ourselves? (Ep: 75) 14.04.2026 16min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY Life shifts happen to all of us — some forced upon us, some chosen, and some that quietly creep up without warning. In this episode of Your New Chapter, women's life coach Sharlene Lee breaks down the specific life shifts that bring women to the point of starting over or reinventing themselves, and why those shifts leave us feeling stuck even when we desperately want to move forward. Most importantly, she introduces the two key things that must be addressed in order t...
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  Starting Over and Reinventing Yourself: Understanding Why You Feel Stuck (Ep: 74) 07.04.2026 14min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY If you've ever felt like the life you have no longer fits the woman you're becoming — this episode is for you. In this first episode of Your New Chapter, women's life coach Sharlene Lee introduces the concept of the "in-between" — that disorienting space between the season you're leaving and the one you haven't stepped into yet. Whether you are starting over, rebuilding your life, or reinventing yourself, this episode will help you understand why you feel stuck in thi...
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  Why this Podcasts Name is Changing (Ep: 73) 10.03.2026 14min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In this milestone episode, Shar announces a transformative evolution for the podcast. Moving from "Life After Narcissism" to "Your New Chapter," the show expands its mission to support women standing at the threshold of any major life transition. Whether you are recovering from a difficult season or simply outgrowing an old identity, this episode explores why we feel stuck and how to begin rebuilding holistically—from the inside out. Shar shares her personal journey o...
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  From Surviving to Thriving: Reclaiming Your Life with Ariel Collin (Part 2) 23.02.2026 33min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In Part 2 of this moving interview, Shar and Ariel Collin dive deep into the "after" of narcissistic abuse. Ariel opens up about the difficult but rewarding journey of rebuilding her life, from the initial pain of the breakup to the unexpected joy of business ownership. They explore the mindset shifts required to heal, the power of pushing through discomfort, and the importance of guarding your "ear gate and eye gate" during recovery. Ariel’s story is a testament to ...
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  Recognizing the Red Flags: A Survivor's Story with Ariel Collin (Part 1) 17.02.2026 42min

  Send us Fan Mail SUMMARY In the first part of this moving interview, Shar talks with Ariel Collin about her personal experience of falling into and navigating a relationship with a narcissist. Ariel opens up about how the relationship started as a fun whirlwind during the isolation of COVID, only to slowly transform into a web of control, guilt, and isolation. They discuss the difficulty of identifying red flags when you're in the middle of it, the impact of moving away from support systems,...