If you’re a woman over 45 and feeling stuck, lost, or ready for a fresh start… this is your moment. In this special episode of Rise Wise, I’m sharing why NOW is the best time in history for women in midlife to reinvent themselves, start over, and create the life and the income they truly want.

As GenX women, we grew up with a very different set of rules — be polite, keep your head down, get a “secure” job, put everyone else first. But the world has changed. Technology, AI, and online opportunities mean you can now share your wisdom, build a business from anywhere, and design a life that finally fits YOU.

In this episode you’ll discover:

✅ Why women over 45 have the perfect mix of skills and life experience to start over successfully

✅ The old beliefs and societal programming holding you back (and how to break them)

✅ How technology and AI make it easier than ever to create income doing what you love

✅ Why Rise Wise is here to help you reinvent your life unapologetically

I’d love to know… what’s the most difficult thing about where you are right now? Comment below, subscribe for weekly episodes, and let’s create your next chapter together.

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⭐️ https://www.saraburton.co.uk/noisequiz Check out The Free NOISE Quiz to help you identify what NOISE is holding you back, so you can quieten the noise and gain the clarity, confidence and calm you need.

⚡️FREE Values Workbook - Work out what’s important to you NOW https://www.saraburton.co.uk/values

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00:00 Rise Wise

04:00 Not here to play small

06:44 GenX programming we can update

11:50 Wisdom meets AI

15:40 More Interviews coming

15:56 Wise Woman Online

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What if the clarity you're waiting for actually shows up when you take action? That’s exactly what we’re talking about today!

Stop procrastinating. Give it a go. And then you'll know!

So many of us get stuck in this decision paralysis, waiting for the perfect moment to make a move, but let me tell you, that perfect time rarely exists.

Instead of sitting on the fence, we need to embrace a mindset of giving it a go, which is a game changer for finding direction in midlife.

Join me, Sara Burton, as I share my own experiences of turning uncertainty into action and how you can do the same. Whether it’s about starting a new venture, finding a fresh identity, or just shaking things up, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement to help you leap into action and discover what truly lights you up!

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Podcast Transcript: Give It a Go – Take Action & Make Shift Happen

What if the clarity you're waiting for before you take action... actually arrives because you took action?

So many midlifers I speak to are stuck in decision paralysis. Waiting for the perfect time. The perfect plan. The perfect idea. For everything to fall into place.

But here's what I've learned: You don't find confidence, or the next step, or a fully mapped-out strategy for your next chapter by thinking about it. You find it by doing something.

You find clarity by giving it a go.

When I started over in midlife — with a new life, new business, new body, new identity — I didn't have a detailed plan. I just knew something had to change.

All I had was a feeling... that I needed a fresh start and a new way of thinking. My spidey senses were telling me: it's time. Staying the same just wasn’t an option anymore.

So I got curious. What if I tried something new? That curiosity gave me the courage to begin. And starting gave me the clarity I was craving.

If you're sick of holding yourself back... if you're thinking, "I just want to know what to do already!" — this episode is for you.

Hey gorgeous, how are you doing? Welcome to Start Over and Rise

This is the space for midlife mavericks and wise women ready to stop settling and start building a life that feels like YOU again. I'm Sara Burton, your Start Over Coach® and biggest cheerleader.

Today we're talking about one of the most powerful mindset shifts I've ever made: Give it a go.

This phrase has become a mantra in my life. It's helped me push beyond my comfort zone, try new things, and transform my mindset. And it’s doing the same for my clients, too.

Let’s dive into the three core ideas:

1. Clarity doesn’t come first. Action does.

This is true for me, and it’s true for

If you’re not where you want to be — in your body, your business, or your life — it’s not because you lack motivation.

It’s because you're not yet being the version of you who would naturally make it happen.

In this powerful episode of Start Over and Rise, Sara Burton walks you through the 5-step identity transformation framework that helped her lose 3 stone, rebuild her life after divorce, and create a business and body she loves in midlife.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• Why sabotage, avoidance, and “being busy” are just protective parts
• How to work with your inner resistance (not against it)

• How to shift into the identity that unlocks results

• Why your why must be bigger than your fear

• The three essential steps to real, lasting change

🎯 This episode is for you if:

• You keep saying you want to change but nothing’s shifting

• You know what to do… but can’t seem to do it

• You’re ready to become the version of you who gets it done

✨ Your next identity is already within you — let’s bring her to life.

🔗 LINKS:

▶ Work with Sara 1:1: https://www.saraburton.co.uk/SO-work-with-me

▶ Reenergise & Rise 60-min session: https://www.saraburton.co.uk/offers/kFr9ZdJd/checkout

▶ Join the next Start Over and Rise cohort: https://www.saraburton.co.uk/SOAR

▶ TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/sara_moseley_embrace_new_ways_to_do_business_do_what_others_won_t_reap_the_benefits?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare

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💻 Website: https://www.saraburton.co.uk

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#MidlifeReinvention #StartOverAndRise #IdentityTransformation #WeightLossJourney #PersonalDevelopment #MidlifeWomen #RebuildYourLife #SaraBurton #SelfSabotage #MindsetShift #StopSettling #Embodiment #NextLevelYou

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Takeaways:

• It's not your willpower or knowledge holding you back, but the identity you embody.
• Recognising self-sabotage is the first step to breaking free from patterns

Sara shares her recent own inspiring Start Over and Rise journey of transformation, having shed a staggering 17.2 kilos, almost three stone, over the last 3 months.

With a fresh perspective on health, she proudly announces that she has come off blood pressure tablets after a decade, and her cholesterol and blood glucose levels have significantly improved.

This episode is not just about weight loss; it’s about a holistic approach to reinventing oneself, particularly for those navigating midlife challenges. Sara introduces her five-step method, designed to help anyone feeling stuck—whether in weight, career, or personal life—find a path to renewal.

This is what has to come first!

Diving into her five steps, Sara emphasises the importance of commitment to change and a fresh start. First up is ‘Stop the Noise’, where she discusses eliminating negativity and self-sabotage to create mental clarity. This sets the stage for the second step, ‘Sort the Crap’, which focuses on decluttering one’s emotional and mental space to foster clarity and patience. By the time listeners reach the third step, ‘Vision’, they are equipped to define their aspirations and what they truly want out of life.

As she leads us through ‘Shift’—the fourth step—Sara highlights the importance of actionable steps tailored to individual needs, and finally, she encourages us to ‘Soar’ into our new identities, free from past limitations.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, start a new business, or make a life change, Sara’s method serves as a flexible framework that can be adapted to any area of life. Her infectious enthusiasm and personal stories invite listeners to reflect on their journeys and remind them that it’s never too late to make a change and rise to meet their best selves.

Sara wraps up with an invitation to join her 'Start Over and Rise' programme, offering a supportive community and tools for those ready to embark on their own transformational journeys. If you’re feeling like it’s time to shake things up, this episode might just be the spark you need!

Links referenced in this episode:

• saraburton.co.uk/Noisequiz
• saraburton.co.uk/SOAR
• Episode on Fresh Starts

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Are you ready to shake things up and embrace your inner midlife maverick? Sara Burton, our fabulous Start Over Coach®, dives into the idea that midlife doesn’t have to mean crisis – it can be the perfect time for a mega transformation! With life expectancy on the rise, we’ve got a golden opportunity to redefine what this chapter of our lives can look like. Sara encourages us to stop settling for “just fine” and to start carving out a life that truly reflects who we are now. So, if you’re standing at a crossroads and feeling that itch for something more, you’re in the right place – let’s explore how to confidently take that leap into your next adventure!

⭐️ Change your life! Join Start Over and Rise for Midlife Mavericks - The Online Programme - exclusive offer - https://www.saraburton.co.uk/offers/Kss7JpCB/checkout

⭐️ Take the FREE Midlife audit and assess where you’re thriving, settling and surviving! See the change you want to make https://www.saraburton.co.uk/audit

⭐️ https://www.saraburton.co.uk/noisequiz Check out The Free NOISE Quiz to help you identify what NOISE is holding you back, so you can quieten the noise and gain the clarity, confidence and calm you need.

⚡️FREE Values Workbook - Work out what’s important to you NOW https://www.saraburton.co.uk/values

⚡️FREE Power Affirmations MP3

https://www.saraburton.co.uk/power-affirmations-mp3

Looking to start creating online income - sign up via my Kajabi Partner link and get a free 30 day trial, plus a 30 min online one to one call with to get you focused and on the right track!

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰

00:03 : Understanding Midlife Challenges

05:45 : Understanding Midlife Mavericks

08:44 : Embracing Freedom and Challenging Beliefs

16:18 : Starting Over: Embracing Change and New Beginnings

21:13 : Embracing Change: The Call to Action for Midlife Mavericks

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Are you in your 40s, 50s or beyond and ready for a fresh start?

This episode is your first step to clarity, confidence and midlife reinvention.

If you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, lost after divorce, career change, redundancy, or just quietly wondering “Is this it?” — you’re not alone. And there’s a powerful way forward.

🎯 In this episode, I introduce the brand-new Start Over and Rise Whole Life Audit — a free quiz designed to help you:

✔ Check in with every area of your life

✔ Discover what’s holding you back

✔ Prioritise what needs to change first

✔ Fast-track your next chapter with purpose and clarity

🧠 We explore:

The ripple effect — how one struggling area of life can affect everything else

Why most people stay stuck (and how to avoid it)

The neuroscience of self-reflection and clarity

How to use the audit to see your blind spots and activate change

The 5-step Start Over and Rise method

✅ TAKE THE FREE QUIZ NOW:

👉 https://saraburton.co.uk/audit

⭐️ Change your life! Join the waitlist for Start Over and Rise - The Online Programme - exclusive offers - doors opening soon https://saraburton.mykajabi.com/SOAR-wait-list

⭐️ https://www.saraburton.co.uk/noisequiz Check out The Free NOISE Quiz to help you identify what NOISE is holding you back, so you can quieten the noise and gain the clarity, confidence and calm you need.

⚡️FREE Values Workbook - Work out what’s important to you NOW https://www.saraburton.co.uk/values

⚡️FREE Power Affirmations MP3

https://www.saraburton.co.uk/power-affirmations-mp3

Looking to start creating online income - sign up via my Kajabi Partner link and get a free 30 day trial, plus a 30 min online one to one call with to get you focused and on the right track!

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰

00:00 Kickstart Midlife Audit

01:13 Know where you are starting from

02:50 Break the pattern

05:43 The ripple effect

08:01 See it, change it

09:41 The time to do it

11:36 Master methodology

13:10 Hidden areas - keep you stuck

14:40 Start Over and Rise

15:21 Face and Replace

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Are you feeling a little off-course in your life, like you’re chasing someone else’s dreams instead of your own?

This episode is all about breaking free from those pesky expectations that others have placed on us. I'm your host, Sara Burton, and I’m here to guide you on a journey to rediscover what truly lights you up in midlife and beyond.

We’ll dive into the importance of creating a vision that is uniquely yours, not what society or your loved ones expect you to follow.

It’s time to stop settling for the “shoulds” and start crafting a life that makes your heart sing! So grab a pen and paper, because we’re about to unleash your inner dreamer and get you on the path to a vibrant, fulfilling life!

Links referenced in this episode:

• saraburton.co.uk/values
• saraburton.co.uk/noisequiz

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