Why Do You Feel Exhausted in Midlife? We Have the Same 24 Hours with Yvette Valdenegro

Why do women in leadership roles whether its in business, home or family life feel exhausted, stuck, and stretched thin?In this episode of Let’s Talk Midlife, I sit down with self-mastery coach, Yvette Valdenegro as she advises us on her "core pillars of self, time, and money". What self improvement for women really looks like in midlife and why so many high-achieving women still feel like something is off.We’ve all heard it: you have the same 24 hours as everyone else.But if that’s true, why are so many of us still feeling stuck in midlife?The truth is, self improvement for women isn’t about doing more, it’s about self mastery, midlife mindset, and the way you manage your time, energy, and thoughts.In this Let’s Talk Midlife conversation, we break down:-Self mastery for women and why it’s the foundation of real change-How your self talk shapes your confidence, decisions, and daily life-Why feeling stuck in midlife happens—and how to shift it-The difference between time management for women and true time ownership-How self improvement for women starts internally, not externallyIf you’ve been craving change but don’t know where to start, this episode of Let’s Talk Midlife will help you reset your midlife mindset and take back control of your 24 hours.Self improvement for women isn’t pressure, it’s power. Self mastery starts with how you speak to yourself every single day.Yvette Valdenegro is a certified life and relationship coach, entrepreneur, and author based in Houston, Texas. She is the co-founder of YG Collaborations, a coaching practice and community focused on helping women align their personal and professional lives by addressing the core pillars of self, time, and money. With over 20 years of experience, Yvette specializes in "Self-Mastery" and relationship coaching. Her approach is informed by her background as a minority small business owner and a mother of four, often focusing on navigating life transitions and overcoming internal mental barriers. Originally from Oregon, she has been an active member of the Houston business community for over a decade.Yvette Valdenegro's book, What Is Happening With My Life Right Now? here.Welcome to Heavens to Betsy: Let's Talk MidlifeMidlife women, women over 40, women over 50, single moms, and widows—this podcast is your go-to for dating, relationships, divorce, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth advice. Betsy gets raw, funny, and real about midlife messes, dating disasters, financial challenges, career changes, grief, empty nest life, and all the baffling, annoying things people do.If you want midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship tips, divorce strategies, empowerment tools, and personal growth insights, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Women over 40 and women over 50 will love Betsy’s take on midlife reinvention, self-awareness, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, mental wellness, personal finance literacy, and self-improvement.Our resident experts bring even more depth:Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma, Functional Medicine Physician – menopause, perimenopause, and midlife women’s health.Natalie Gaglione, Dating & Relationship Expert – dating, love, and relationships after 40.Erin Bagwell, Tarot Reader & Intuitive Medium – mindfulness, awareness, empowerment, and personal growth.Amanda Towne, Transformation Therapist – self-care, stress management, mental wellness, and personal growth.Follow, stream, and tune in every Tuesday to thrive through midlife challenges, dating adventures, relationship struggles, divorce transitions, career pivots, empowerment journeys, menopause, perimenopause, and personal growth.Because better midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship skills, empowerment strategies, career pivots, menopause insight, perimenopause support, and personal growth tools create stronger women, stronger relationships, and stronger lives.