Midlife Revolution Unleashed
Welcome to Midlife Revolution Unleashed—the podcast that empowers midlife professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers of color to step boldly into their next chapter!
Hosted by Stacy M. Lewis, a seasoned nonprofit executive and the Midlife Momentum Coach, and Wayne Dawson, The VIP Coach, this show is your go-to resource for unlocking resilience, wisdom, and purpose in midlife.
Stacy is a dynamic advocate for women’s empowerment, helping midlife women gain clarity, confidence, and unstoppable momentum. Wayne specializes in leadership and career transformation, equipping men with the strategies to break barriers and elevate their success. While they each bring a unique focus, both coaches are deeply committed to serving and uplifting people of color navigating midlife transitions.
Together, they’ll help you redefine success, break through limitations, and play your biggest game yet—whether you're pivoting in your career, launching a passion project, or simply leveling up in life.
💡 Get inspired, take action, and revolutionize your midlife journey. Tune in and thrive! 🎙
Midlife Revolution Unleashed
From Regret to Renewal
Are regrets holding you back?
In this episode of Midlife Revolution Unleashed, Coaches Stacy and Wayne guide us through moving from regret to renewal, offering practical tools to release the weight of the past and embrace a brighter future.
As Coach Stacy explains, regret is a mix of loss, disappointment, or dissatisfaction (5:33). Wayne shares a profound reminder of life’s fleeting nature: four things that never return—spoken words, past actions, missed opportunities, and time itself. To avoid future regret, we must live intentionally every day (11:27).
The coaches offer two ways to approach regret: dwell on it destructively or dwell to learn from it. Regardless of your choice, forward motion is essential. Wayne dives into the emotional toll of regret, explaining how unchecked regret can lead to anxiety and depression (15:27).
When regret stems from circumstances beyond your control, Wayne advises letting go, as you cannot change others’ actions (16:30). However, if your own decisions are the root, the path to renewal begins with three steps: acceptance, forgiveness, and permission. Acceptance means acknowledging the reality of your choices. Stacy emphasizes that without this acceptance, you’ll remain stuck in the past (18:27).
Forgiveness is the next crucial step. Wayne explains that forgiving yourself creates the space to forgive others. Finally, granting yourself permission to move forward frees you from the burden of regret (21:34).
Key Takeaway:
Regret is inevitable but not insurmountable. By embracing acceptance, forgiveness, and permission, you can transform regret into a powerful catalyst for renewal.
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