In this episode of The Midlife Plot Twist, Jennifer opens up about what it feels like to navigate midlife as a woman in her forties, from confronting fears about leaving her academic career to redefining what aging means after major life and health changes. She shares how a hysterectomy became an unexpected doorway to self-discovery and how midlife, once associated with loss, is revealing itself as a time of clarity, courage, and liberation. Through honest reflection, Jennifer explores the myths we’ve been taught about midlife and the freedom that comes from finally meeting yourself without apology. This conversation is an invitation to see midlife not as an ending, but as the start of something powerful and new.