Reclaiming Desire: Why You’re Not Too Old, Too Late, or Too Much

What if your midlife desire wasn’t a problem to fix—but a compass pointing you home to yourself?

In Episode 4 of the Midlife Reclamation: Summer Reset Series on Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, host Sue Willoughby unpacks one of the most loaded and misunderstood words for women over 40: desire.

From cultural shame and gender roles to people-pleasing and self-abandonment, this episode explores why so many women disconnect from what they want—and how to start reclaiming your desires without apology.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why desire isn’t just about sex—it’s about aliveness
• The real reason we fear being "too much" or "selfish"
  
• How midlife invites us to burn the good girl rulebook and reclaim our voice
  
• A mini challenge to reconnect with your desire in a way that feels playful, safe, and true
  
  

This is about more than feeling turned on—it’s about turning yourself back on.

🎧 Press play if you’ve ever wondered:
“Is this it?”
Spoiler alert: It’s not. You’re just getting started.

[00:00:00] - Cold Open: Naming Desire
[00:03:13] - Desire as Sacred Intel
[00:05:07] - Reconnecting with Dormant Desire
[00:11:23] - Let Yourself Want Without Action
[00:16:58] - Weekly Micro-Challenge: Desire List
[00:21:59] - Desire Is Wisdom, Not Wrong

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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

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