Hello Beautiful!

Have you noticed your glow can disappear in midlife… even when you’re doing “all the right things”?

You’re drinking water, using good skincare, eating pretty clean… and still looking in the mirror thinking: Why do my eyes look tired? Why does my skin look dull or inflamed?

Here’s why it hasn’t been working: your skincare can’t fully override what your metabolism and nervous system are signaling. In midlife, sleep, stress, inflammation, and blood sugar swings show up faster—and your face gets more honest about it.

In this episode, we’re talking Metabolic Beauty—how to look more lit from within without a 12-step routine—by focusing on three simple “glow switches”:

• the dull + tired eyes switch (blood sugar swings)
• the puffy / inflamed switch (inflammation + fluid retention)
• the wired-but-tired switch (stress/cortisol + tension patterns)

This episode is for you if you feel like you’re doing skincare “correctly” but still look tired, puffy, or dull—and you want a simple way to figure out what your body actually needs.

By the end, you’ll be able to identify which switch is dimming your glow the most, pick a 3-day experiment to test, and track changes in your eyes and skin—without being overwhelmed.

📌 Worksheet + Face Exercise workshop updates: The worksheet for this episode is inside my Facebook group (Files section), and that’s also where I’ll post the registration link for my upcoming Face Exercise event as soon as it’s ready—so you don’t miss it.

🎥 Next livestream: A 2026 Capsule That Loves Your Changing Body (Wednesdays at 1:30pm CST)

XO,

Michelle

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Hello Beautiful!

Have you ever been totally fine… and then one scroll flips your mood? It’s wild how fast comparison can steal your peace—especially in midlife, when you already have enough on your plate.

Most “just be confident” advice doesn’t work because comparison doesn’t wait for you to think it through. It hits like a chain reaction: a trigger, an inner mean girl narration, and then shame shows up with a posture—head down, shoulders rounded, suddenly you feel smaller.

In this episode, I’m going to help you spot the comparison loop early and interrupt it with a simple method I use the moment I get triggered called SNAP: Spot it. Name the need. Align with truth. Pivot (including my “Look Up” reset).

This episode is for the Christian midlife woman who feels invisible, knows she’s called to more, and is tired of having “aha moments” that don’t turn into action. You’ll walk away with a clear way to stop the spiral faster and come back to inner peace and confidence—so you can show up as who God says you are.

🎁 Free Worksheet: Join my free Facebook group Making Life Beautiful Again → download from the Files section. 👉 Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain

XO,

Michelle

P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if you loved this episode. It helps the algorithms get this message out to more midlife women. Let’s start a BEAUTY REVOLUTION together!

Let’s Connect:

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🌐Website: www.makinglifebeautifulagain.com

Hello Beautiful!

Have you noticed midlife has a sneaky way of making you play it safe?

And then every New Year, you try to push yourself into change with pressure… only to feel exhausted, discouraged, or right back where you started.

In this episode, we’re using the Curiosity → Competence → Confidence framework to show you one small change that grows real courage in 2026—without the all-or-nothing spiral.

This episode is for you if you’re a Christian midlife woman who wants to feel visible again—in your habits, your voice, your relationships, and even your beauty routines. You’ll walk away with a simple way to build confidence that doesn’t rely on motivation—just tiny reps and proof.

• Why pressure-based “New Year change” usually backfires
• How curiosity helps you start without fear of failure
• The role competence plays (hint: it’s really just proof)
• Why confidence is the result—not the requirement
• A simple 7-day challenge to build courage one small rep at a time

Grab your tea, hit play and let’s get back to living that beautiful life!

XO,

Michelle

📥 Want to go deeper? Grab the free worksheet inside the Making Life Beautiful Again Facebook group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain

P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if you loved this episode. It helps the algorithms get this message out to more midlife women. Let’s start a BEAUTY REVOLUTION together!

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🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelledayrose

🌐Website: www.makinglifebeautifulagain.com

Hello Beautiful!

If you’ve been longing to feel closer to God, hear His voice more clearly, or walk into 2026 with deeper peace… this episode is for you.

Today I’m joined by my dear friend (and former boss!), Pastor Kristine Stroupe, to share a journaling method that has helped countless women reconnect with God in a simple, practical, and life-changing way.

Whether your year has felt heavy, overwhelming, or spiritually dry — this gentle approach will help you experience God’s nearness again.

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ A simple journaling practice that helps you hear God clearly ✨ How journaling calms your mind and strengthens your identity in Christ ✨ Why midlife women especially benefit from this method ✨ How to use journaling to process emotions with God instead of alone ✨ One powerful step you can take today to begin ✨ How this approach will change the way you walk with the Lord — and how you walk into 2026

Grab a journal, light a candle, and join us for a few minutes of peace, encouragement, and renewed connection with the One who loves you most.

Merry Christmas, sweet friend. 🎄❤️

XO,

Michelle

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Hello Beautiful!

Have you ever felt like parts of your story are too messy, too ordinary, or too painful for God to use? If so, this episode is going to breathe hope straight into your heart.

Today I’m sitting down with my writing coach, Carolyn Wiley, to talk about the beauty God brings from the chapters we’d rather skip — and how writing your testimony can become one of the most healing and clarifying things you ever do.

We don’t reveal her story in these notes… you’ll hear it in the episode. But trust me — you will walk away believing that your story matters too.

Inside this conversation, you’ll discover: ✨ Why your story is NOT too messy for God to use ✨ How your past can become the foundation of your calling ✨ The unexpected healing that happens when you start writing ✨ Why testimonies are powerful for YOU and for others ✨ One simple step you can take today to begin writing your own story

Whether you want to write a book, journal through your testimony, or simply understand how God has been weaving beauty into your life — this episode will meet you right where you are.

Grab your tea, hit play and let’s get back to living that beautiful life!

XO,

Michelle

📥 Want to go deeper? Join the Making Life Beautiful Again Facebook group → https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain

P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if you loved this episode. It helps the algorithms get this message out to more midlife women. Let’s start a BEAUTY REVOLUTION together!

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Let’s Connect:

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Hello Beautiful!

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and whispered, “Who am I now?”… this episode is going to breathe life straight into your heart.

Today I’m joined by Susan Shull, Christian life coach and author of the brand-new 2024 book Hello You — a beautiful guide for women who are ready to reconnect with who God created them to be.

Whether you’ve walked through years of pouring into everyone else… or you’ve lost pieces of yourself in the busyness of life… or you simply feel disconnected from the woman inside…

…this conversation will help you find your way back.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ Why so many women “lose themselves” in midlife ✨ The spiritual and emotional art of meeting yourself again ✨ How God speaks louder than the inner critic ✨ The heart behind Susan’s new book Hello You ✨ What identity in Christ truly means in this season ✨ One simple step you can take today to begin reconnecting with the woman inside you

If you need a fresh breath of encouragement — a reminder that you are seen, known, and deeply loved — this episode will feel like a warm hug.

Grab your tea, hit play and let’s get back to living that beautiful life!

XO,

Michelle

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🔗 CONNECT WITH SUSAN SHULL

Her New Book (2025): Hello You — https://a.co/d/4fqyDuH

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Clean Heart Club Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clean-heart-club/id1734446957

If you’re tired of trying to “make peace” with aging while secretly grieving parts of yourself… this episode is going to feel like a breath you’ve needed to exhale.

Today we’re building your Beauty Breakthrough Plan for 2026, and we’re doing it from the inside out:

• Mindset: the truth under the mantras
• Visibility: letting yourself be seen again
• Embodiment: reconnecting with your body
• Style: dressing for the season you’re actually in

Plus—your free worksheet is waiting in the Making Life Beautiful Again Facebook Group. It’ll help you walk through every step we talk about today. → https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain

Ready for personal guidance? Email me to book a 1:1 session and create your customized beauty breakthrough pathway.

P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if you loved this episode. It helps the algorithms get this message out to more midlife women. Let’s start a BEAUTY REVOLUTION together!

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Hello Beautiful!

If your holiday season tends to leave you feeling more frazzled than festive... this one’s for you.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Bethany Thomson, a functional dietitian and host of Nourishing Her Midlife Rest. Bethany helps women gently heal from burnout, autoimmune challenges, and chronic stress by honoring their body, mind, and spirit.

We’re talking all about:

• Why so many women feel sick, tired, or anxious during the holidays
• How emotional + spiritual unrest impacts your physical health
• A faith-centered framework for resetting your nervous system
• Small, do-able shifts to reclaim your joy, your beauty, and your presence in this season

Whether you're prepping meals, juggling a million events, or just trying to stay afloat — this conversation will leave you breathing deeper and remembering what really matters.

Grab your tea, hit play and let’s get back to living that beautiful life!

XO,

Michelle

P.S.🎧 Be sure to subscribe + leave a review if this spoke to you—it helps more women find the healing they’ve been looking for in midlife.

Let’s Connect:

📧 Email: michelle@michelledayrose.com to book a coaching session.

🎥YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michelledayrose

🌐Website: www.makinglifebeautifulagain.com

👭Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makinglifebeautifulagain

Connect with the Guest:

website: https://ingrainedliving.com/

podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nourishing-her-midlife-rest-nutrition-hormone-health/id1823143349