A Sacred Invitation

Midlife Isn't a Crisis, It's a Turning Point




You might find yourself asking, "Who am I now?" or "What's next for me?"

Women Thriving in Midlife (WTM) is a living journey created to help you rediscover who you are, realign with what truly matters, and move through this powerful season of life with mindfulness, courage, and joy.

This program is a sacred invitation to pause, listen deeply, and awaken to the woman you're still becoming.

Unlike most programs that flood you with information, WTM offers a clear, embodied pathway, blending self-paced learning with monthly live mentorship and community support to help you integrate what you learn.

Drawing on decades of mindfulness practice and hundreds of conversations with women around the world, I've distilled the most essential teachings and tools to help you not just understand transformation, but live it.

You'll cultivate your capacity to meet each change as part of your awakening, grounded in presence, self-trust, and the wisdom already within you.

What Others Are Saying

Words of Encouragement

From teachers, mentors, and clients



Tara Brach
Tara Brach
“Sharon Shelton is a gifted mindfulness teacher, compassionate, clear, and deeply wise. Her skillful facilitation creates a safe, sacred space where real transformation and insight can unfold.”
Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield
“Let me happily recommend Sharon to you. She is a wise, loving and skilled teacher.”
Consolata Peyron
Consolata Peyron
“I worked with Sharon in groups and privately for years, and it was truly special. She is light and deep, wise and funny, and always attentive. With her guidance, I no longer define myself by my job, but by my deeper purpose. If I could give advice, I'd say: don't wait. Finding the right mentor can change your life.”
Jataunia Schweitzer
Jataunia Schweitzer
“Having Sharon as a mentor is amazing. She offered wisdom, kindness, and deep support as I taught at Esalen for the first time. Sharon guided me to slow down, connect inward, and return to the foundations of mindfulness. I feel more confident, authentic, and grounded as a teacher. The connection I feel with her is like being at home.”

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What's Included

WTM Program Details





Investment
$149 for lifetime access to Women Thriving in Midlife content

Format
10 video course plus worksheets and other resources

Mentoring
You’re welcome to join the Your Second Act Meetup for free. Private mentoring sessions are also available at a deeply discounted rate.

WTM course content

For a free preview, click on Module 0 below and then select the "Free Preview" lesson

    1. The Journey Begins...

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Module 0 · Worksheet 1: Where I Am Right Now

    3. What Does Thriving Mean

    4. Module 0 · Worksheet 2: Rethinking What Thriving Means

    5. "Your Second Act" Meetup Community

    1. Cultivating a Thriving Mindset

    2. Module 1 · Worksheet 1: The Mindsets I Inherited

    3. Turning Challenges into Opportunities

    4. Module 1 · Worksheet 2: Defining Thriving on My Own Terms

    1. The I.A.M. Model: Intention, Alignment, Mindfulness

    2. Module 2 · Worksheet 1: Clarifying Values and Meaning

    3. Uncovering Desires & Crafting Intentions

    4. Module 2 · Worksheet 2: Time, Energy, and Alignment

    1. Who Are You Becoming? Identity & Alignment

    2. Module 3 · Worksheet 1: Where I’m Aligned—and Where I’m Not

    3. Tending Your Life's Garden

    4. Module 3 · Worksheet 2: Rewriting the Stories I Live By

    1. Harvesting Your Wisdom

    2. Module 4 · Worksheet 1: The Wisdom I’ve Earned

    3. Trusting Your Inner Knowing

    4. Module 4 · Worksheet 2: Listening to Inner Knowing

    1. Embodiment: Living Your Truth

    2. Module 5 · Worksheet 1: Creating Supportive Rhythms

    3. Rhythm, Support & Tools

    4. Module 5 · Worksheet 2: Mapping My Support System

About this course

  • $149.00

Common Questions

Frequently Asked





Do you offer scholarships or sliding scale pricing?

Yes, if cost is a barrier, reach out. Equity and accessibility are important to me.


How much time will it take each week?

Most participants spend about 60-90 minutes a week watching videos, reflecting, and integrating practices, but you can move at whatever pace supports your life.


What will I learn in this course?

You'll learn how to navigate midlife transitions with mindfulness, courage, and joy: reconnecting with purpose, aligning with your values, and cultivating self-trust through the I.A.M. Framework (Intention, Alignment, Mindfulness).


Is there ongoing support available?

Yes, you can join the Your Second Act Meetup. Your Second Act Meetup is a steady, live gathering for women in midlife who want reflection, mindfulness, and meaningful conversation, without pressure to fix or figure everything out.

We meet twice each month for 60-75 minutes:

1) One gathering for grounding, teaching, and guided practice

2) One gathering for integration, reflection, and conversation

3) Between sessions, you'll receive one brief email that names the month's theme and summarizes the first gathering.

Details at https://www.meetup.com/mysecondact.


Is this course religious or spiritual?

The teachings are grounded in mindfulness and compassion practices from the Buddhist tradition, presented through an inclusive and secular lens.


How do I access the course once I enroll?

You'll receive an immediate email with your login details. Everything is hosted on Thinkific, where you can watch videos, download worksheets, and track your progress easily.

Your Guide

Instructor




Sharon Shelton, mindfulness teacher and coach
Sharon Shelton

Sharon is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Coach with 25+ years in leadership, teaching, mentoring, and coaching.

She serves as a Founding Advisor & Lead Teacher at Banyan and mentors students in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP). She also offers talks and daylong retreats at the Triangle Insight Meditation Community in Durham, NC.

Sharon has guided hundreds of women to navigate change with clarity, compassion, and courage, integrating ancient wisdom and modern science into everyday life.

Learn more at ListenToYourLife.com.

A native New Yorker, Sharon lives in Cary, North Carolina.

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Thank You

From Uncertainty to Clarity



Access the Women Thriving in Midlife Program: practical teachings and immediately useful tools plus monthly coaching and ongoing community. Starting January 2026.

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