About Me

When I turned 40, everything in my life looked picture perfect…married, two healthy, perfect children, a lovely home and a thriving business. Yet inside, I felt restless, anxious and deeply unsettled. I was extremely familiar with midlife crisis for men but no one ever mentioned that women experience something similar. So, I went down the google rabbit hole, searching for answers. All my research led me to vague, impersonal articles that just didn’t quite capture what I was feeling. I thought I was the exception, until conversations with other women proved I wasn’t alone.  

Nine years later, my life has completely transformed. I’m sober, divorced, and am entering my new life, the second half.  On this journey, I’ve discovered that there just isn’t one space for women, over 40, to talk about the real stuff…..perimenopause, menopause, addiction, depression, relationships identity shifts and everything in between. The truth is we are all navigating these life transitions and some of us are feeling the strain of these shifting seasons in life.  

Here’s what I’ve learned so far….google, doctors, and even our loved ones don’t always have the answers. Life’s most important lessons are written in the pages we live, not the ones we read. Whether you’re here to tell your story or simply to know you are not alone, Let’s Pause is our safe space to reflect and connect with each other. I look forward to sharing my journey and getting to know each of you as we embark on life after 40 together. SO exhale, pour your favorite cup of tea, coffee or wine and join the conversation. Your story matters here.      

                                                                                          -Renee 

                                                                   “Because midlife is more than hot flashes”