Women Are Not Done At Midlife: Why I Wrote Empress Rising

What would you do if someone told you that your best years were behind you? That your dreams had an expiration date? That becoming older meant becoming invisible?In this deeply personal solo cast, Rose shares the real story behind writing her book Empress Rising. What started as a conversation with a brilliant woman in her 50s who felt "useless" became a calling to challenge everything we've been told about aging as women. Rose opens up about her own journey from breast cancer diagnosis at 49 to becoming a yoga instructor, podcast host, and author in her 60s—proving that our most powerful years might just be beginning.Key Topics CoveredThe conversation that changed everything: meeting a successful woman who felt useless in her 50sHow we've internalized limiting narratives about aging and worthRose's personal transformation after breast cancer diagnosis at 49The cultural myth of retirement at 65 vs. today's extended lifespansWhy older women are revered as wisdom keepers in other culturesThe ripple effect: how women stepping back affects younger generationsThe quiet revolution happening as women redefine their later chaptersEmpress Rising launches soon! Sign up at rosewippich.com to be notified when the book becomes available and to stay tuned for other offerings around women rising and supporting women."Remember your wisdom is your crown and your experience is your power."IT'S TIME.....TO WEAR THE CROWN - Empress RisingRose Wippich is an Energy Alchemist, Reiki Master Teacher, qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising. She's here for the woman who knows she's ready for something more — the one who feels the pull of her next chapter but isn't quite sure how to step into it.Through her book, podcast, and teaching, Rose inspires and guides women in midlife to reclaim their energy, identity, and voice — and step boldly into their Empress years.📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast.Please review  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ via Apple Review or Podchaser. Produced by Rose Wippich | Chat Off The Mat Podcast© 2026 Rose Wippich