65. Money, Self-Worth, and Deserving More in Midlife, with Denise Duffield-Thomas

Are you a woman in midlife who knows she wants more ease, freedom, or financial security — but still feels uncomfortable receiving, charging, asking, or even wanting more? You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone.In this episode of Mind Your Midlife, I’m joined by money mentor and bestselling author Denise Duffield-Thomas for an honest, compassionate conversation about money mindset, hidden money blocks, gratitude, the upper limit problem, and why so many women feel unsafe with success, ease, or abundance — even when they’ve worked incredibly hard for it.We talk about the subconscious beliefs that quietly run the show, how midlife changes our capacity, and why learning to receive is just as important as learning to give.If money brings up guilt, discomfort, fear, or a sense that “this isn’t for me” — this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn:✔ Why gratitude does not mean you can’t want more✔ What the “upper limit problem” is — and how it shows up in midlife✔ Why success, comfort, and ease can feel unsafe in your body✔ Why midlife (and perimenopause) often forces a reevaluation of hustle, capacity, and ambition✔ Simple ways to begin choosing what you want — without guilt🎯 OMG Moment:You don’t just serve — you deserve. Receiving money, care, ease, and comfort doesn’t make you selfish or greedy. It makes you human.Take Action Today:Get curious (not judgmental) about your money stories and family rules around moneyPractice choosing what you want in a low-stakes moment — a meal, clothing, rest, or time offExplore Denise’s work, including her books Get Rich, Lucky Bitch and Chill and Prosper, and her podcast Chill and ProsperConnect with Denise on Instagram @denisedtWhy This Episode MattersMidlife is often when we notice how much energy we've spent proving, pleasing, pushing, and holding it all together. It’s also when the old rules about money, worth, and success stop working.This episode is an invitation to loosen the grip of those rules — to build a life that feels safe, spacious, and aligned now, not someday. Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife.Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy!Support the show🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us.💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation?Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women.Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website