This episode features the empowerment mentor and transformational therapist, Cherie Rivas. The discussion focuses on the empowerment of Gen X women, emphasizing that there is always time to reconnect with one's purpose, reignite passion, and reclaim power. Cherie Rivas shares her personal journey of overcoming life challenges, including a relationship breakup and postnatal depression, to finding her true self by shedding societal expectations and embracing self-love. The conversation continues into the importance of self-care, the power of positive aging, and how midlife can be a time of revitalization rather than decline. Rivas provides practical advice for women to start their journey of self-reclamation and confidence-building. The episode is a call to action for women to own their stories, celebrate their age, and be confident in their authentic selves, proving that middle age can be a thrilling chapter of life filled with empowerment and fulfillment. ✨ Exceptional Highlights 1. Reaching Your Highest Potential Through Authentic Expression: Cherie Rivas shared her personal journey of rediscovering herself and reclaiming her power. She emphasized the importance of peeling back layers of conditioning and fear, and embracing all aspects of oneself - the good, the bad, and the not-so-attractive. Through interactive activities and deep reflection, Cherie guided her listeners towards a path of self-acceptance and inner strength. 2. Creating Your Own Reality: Cherie spoke passionately about the idea that we create our own reality. She highlighted the significance of being confident in who we are, loving and accepting our bodies, and honing our inner radiance. By reconnecting with our physical bodies through self-care and prioritizing mental well-being through journaling and meditation, we can cultivate a sense of inner peace and confidence that shines through in our external reality. 3. Empowering Women of All Ages: Cherie Rivas exemplified the mission of empowering women of all ages. With a diverse range of speakers sharing their wisdom and experiences, the podcast serves as a platform for women to amplify their voices and inspire one another. Show Highlights 00:00 Introducction03:38 Cherie's Personal Journey: From Rock Bottom to Empowerment07:46 Redefining Middle Age: Embracing Vitality and Wisdom16:06 Creating Your Reality: The Power of Self-Love and Authentic Expression25:22 Looking Forward: Cherie's Upcoming Talk and How to Connect28:45 Closing Thoughts: Embracing Authenticity and Self-Love ✨ About Cherie Rivas ✨ Cherie Rivas is a leading Empowerment Mentor and Transformational Therapist who guides Gen-X women to reconnect with their Purpose, reignite their Passion and reclaim their Power. As a multi-faceted, award-winning professional, she is dedicated to supporting others to reach their highest, and most fulfilling potential through the unique expression of their Divine Truth. Knowing that at the core of each of her clients is an inspirational teacher, powerful healer, visionary leader, and insatiable truth-seeker, she supports them to discover and confidently express their unique gifts using an extensive range of modalities which span both the traditional and alternative therapeutic fields including psychology, epigenetics, breathwork, neuro linguistic programming, hypnotherapy, rapid transformational therapy, and a range of somatic, energetic practices and esoteric practices.   Combined, these modalities create a harmonious suite of services that seamlessly support each client, regardless of their past or stage of journey. Having experienced her own ongoing transformations for over a decade, including being a single mother since the birth of her son almost 13 years ago, Cherie is passionate about sharing her wisdom so that others can harness the magic of their body, mind and soul… reclaim their power… and unleash their life! ✨ About the Women Thrive Podcast ✨ The Women Thrive Podcast feature