Midlife Reinvention with Lisa Murphy
Feeling like something in your life is off – but not sure what comes next?
In this episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, Lisa Murphy shares how midlife reinvention can begin with a simple realization that something in life no longer fits.
She shares how she reinvented her life in her 50s through a bold career change, sobriety, and a three-month travel adventure.

It’s an inspiring conversation about midlife reinvention, mindset, and redefining success after 50.
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What does midlife reinvention really look like after 50?
For many women, it begins with a quiet realization that something in life no longer fits.
After spending 20 years in media, Lisa realized she was burned out and craving something more meaningful.
Instead of ignoring that inner voice, she followed it—leaving corporate life, becoming a certified life coach, launching the 50 Forward Club, and embracing a life focused on joy, fulfillment, and adventure.
Her story is a reminder that reinventing yourself after 50 doesn’t require having everything figured out.
It simply requires the courage to begin and taking the first brave step.
In this episode you’ll hear:
🔎 Why many midlife women feel something is “off”—and why that feeling can be the beginning of real change
💼 How Lisa left a 20-year corporate career to pursue work that aligned with her purpose
🧠 The powerful role mindset work played in shifting from external validation to self-trust
🌱 How choosing sobriety in midlife became a transformative part of her reinvention journey
✈️ What Lisa learned from taking a three-month travel adventure in her 50s
✨ Why redefining success in midlife can open the door to a more joyful and fulfilling life
Midlife reinvention is within reach for so many of us. Her story will inspire you to see new possibilities for your own life.
Learn more about Lisa:
Website: https://coachlisamurphy.com
Instagram: @coachlisamurphy
Instagram: @50ForwardClub
Free Resource Mentioned in the Episode
Ready to start your own reinvention journey? Download Wendy’s free guide:
100 Ways to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife
This inspiring resource is packed with ideas to help you shake up your routine, follow your curiosity, and explore what’s possible in this next chapter of life.
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