Midlife Awakening Sisterhood
Mindset and Mental Wellness Program Building Connection, Joy, & Purpose
You’ve done everything “right”
— for your family, your work, your community. You’ve been the mom, the professional, the daughter, the doer. You’ve spent years managing everyone and everything around you. And still, a quiet question lingers: Is this it? Who am I? What’s next?
This program speaks to the eerie emptiness and loneliness that can show up when everything shifts:
when your children leave home,
you reduce your hours or retire,
you lose touch with old friends,
your parents age,
and worst of all - your sense of self blurs.
If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your next chapter, wondering who you are now, or craving more meaning without needing to do “something big,” you’re in the right place.
It’s your turn.
This is your invitation to finally feel seen and supported. Self-confidence, joy, and fulfillment are on the other side within the Midlife Awakening Sisterhood.
Dr. Peggy DeLong gave a powerful presentation! Her very welcome talk on five daily exercises in gratitude combined her professional expertise, polished speaking style, and a great deal of heart. Students, staff, and faculty took notes, sent tips to loved ones, and walked out of the hall putting those exercises into practice on the spot.
Participating in Peggy DeLong’s program was truly a transformative experience for both my daughter and me... The topics covered were not only relevant but also empowering. I was amazed at how much my daughter opened up about her thoughts and feelings. Peggy was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly skilled at guiding us through various activities designed to strengthen our bond and foster our mother-daughter relationship.
...We left feeling significantly more prepared to engage in open communication and were filled with optimism about the strength of our relationship moving forward. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to any mother-daughter looking to deepen their relationship, regardless of age!
Dr. DeLong’s workshop on happiness and burnout prevention was simultaneously deep and practical. Her fluency with the literature, podcasts, theories, and tools to bring peace to our lives is remarkable and we found ourselves full of hope about daily practices. I highly recommend bringing Dr. Peggy DeLong to any team interested in fostering personal growth and sustainability.
Dr. Peggy DeLong's passion for supporting women who are going through career and life transitions, was evidenced by her recent presentation for our participants at The Women's Center at CCM. Dr. Peggy shared useful tools and resources that attendees could easily put into practice to create more happiness and fulfillment in their lives, even while going through major life transitions. Our ladies were inspired and empowered by Dr. Peggy's message!
Dr. Peggy offers clarity and the tools to help you free yourself from the quicksand that may be pulling you down. I walked away feeling encouraged that I would be able to use these tools to make some desired changes for myself.
I am grateful to have learned from Dr. DeLong. She is warm, connected, and wise. I appreciate her sharing a life story of loss that she has transformed into a beautiful pathway to meaning, providing inspiration and hope for others to do the same with their own struggles. I shared her tips with my two daughters within five minutes. Extremely relatable and useful.
That was SUCH a great workshop, I got everything I wanted out of it and more. Thank you so much for organizing such an inspiring speaker!!
Dr. DeLong’s talk was the best presentation I’ve attended on campus. I genuinely loved it. She is so well spoken and her story is so inspiring. I’m so glad that my college made this happen.
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This Program Is for You If...
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You're a high-achieving woman in midlife, and you're ready to make your next act more joyful, purposeful, meaningful, and connected.
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You're a woman seeking to remain connected to your adult children as they leave the home and build their own lives.
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You're craving authentic, vulnerable connections with bright and empathic women.
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You're looking for ways to find new purpose and meaning through work and hobbies.
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You're interested in addressing the emptiness and numbness by reconnecting with the joy that's been missing in your life.
Meet Your Coach & Program Facilitator
Dr. Peggy DeLong
My name is Dr. Peggy DeLong. I’m a dedicated mom of three young adults and a psychologist passionate about your next chapter. I know what it’s like to be exactly where you are now - and how important sisterhood is at this new stage of life.
The truth is that happiness - true happiness - is achieved by prioritizing mental health, planning and practicing activities that promote positivity, and embracing all emotional experiences. With my research-backed Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. method, real-life lessons, and a community of women who “get it,” I’m here to help you blaze a new trail and enjoy your life, no matter the challenges life inevitably presents.
What is the Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. Method?
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Positivity
A positive mindset is essential for mental health and well-being, as our thoughts influence our feelings and actions. While positive thinkers can generate positive thoughts, many overlook and ignore their negative thoughts and painful emotions. This is known as “toxic positivity,” and is not healthy. Fostering a healthy positive mindset involves four components: 1) addressing and challenging negative thoughts, 2) cultivating positive thinking, 3) feeling and processing painful emotions, and 4) developing personalized strategies for generating positive moods.
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Exercise
The mind and body are interconnected, making exercise vital for well-being. Physical activity alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety and helps process painful emotions. However, many dismiss the power of simple movements, believing exercise must be intense to be effective. Research shows that even basic activities like walking and stretching significantly enhance mental health, particularly when done in nature, such as near water or trees.
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Achievement
Setting and working toward goals provides meaning and purpose, direction and fulfillment. However, high-achievers can easily develop an unhealthy relationship with achieving. Achievements need not be grand. In fact, there’s more opportunity for feeling good when goals are intentionally kept simple, and when “smaller” goals are acknowledged and celebrated. Focusing on the smaller goals along the way also helps to enjoy the journey, rather than just the outcome, leading to more happiness in life. High-achievers are also happiest when achievement is not tied to self-worth.
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Connection
The quality of our relationships is the strongest predictor of happiness. Cultivating relationships takes intention, yet many neglect this aspect of life, leading to loneliness. In an era where technology facilitates connections, people often feel more isolated. Nurturing existing relationships and making new ones doesn't require extensive time or energy; it simply demands intentionality in every interaction.
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Empathy
Empathy toward others begins with self-understanding and self-compassion. Without self-compassion, we struggle to support others genuinely. By caring for ourselves first, we become more fulfilled and capable of giving authentically to others. Prioritizing self-care enhances our ability to connect with and support those around us.
The program includes...
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Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. Method Curriculum: You will gain access to the P.E.A.C.E. curriculum, a five-step brain-based methodology developed by me, Dr. Peggy DeLong. This curriculum offers simple, doable techniques to foster a positive mindset, emotional stability, and resilience, helping you navigate daily challenges with confidence. Each lesson comes with a short video (5 minutes or less), and a downloadable worksheet, making it easy for you to engage, remember the material, and implement the ideas into your life for improved wellbeing.
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Personalized Coaching: Over the course of three months, you will participate in two one-on-one coaching calls per month. These sessions are tailored to your specific challenges and goals, ensuring you get the support you need. Each session is followed by a detailed summary, actionable steps, and additional resources provided in a Google Doc.
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Ongoing Group Support and Community: LIVE weekly group calls for trainings, support, and connection. You will have access to the private VIP Facebook group where you can post questions and engage and connect with other women.
VIP Program
Audio and video curriculum access to the Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. Method
Access to my curated, vetted list of podcast episodes, books, articles, blogs, meditations, apps, and other resources
6 1:1 Zoom calls (2/month for 3 months)
Personalized Prioritize P.E.A.C.E. summary and plan of action after every call
12 Weekly Group Zoom calls (1/week for 3 months)
Private VIP Facebook Group
$997 pay in full OR $350/month for 3 months
transformation
Before
- You’re feeling lost or unfulfilled despite career success
- You’re struggling with the quietness and empty feeling after children leave home
- You’re wondering where all your friends went and you’re experiencing loneliness, emptiness, and disconnection
- You’re panicking as it feels like time is slipping away
- You’re feeling overwhelmed by the expectations from society, your family, and maybe even yourself
- You feel defeated comparing yourself to others and think something must be wrong with you, and that it’s too late to “fix” it
- You’ve forgotten what it feels like to take care of yourself. When you do, you feel guilty
- Your self-esteem has dropped as you struggle with weight gain, health changes, or body image issues
- You’ve lost connection to joy and feel numb. You don’t even know what makes you happy anymore. Hobby? What’s a hobby?
After
- You have a renewed sense of purpose and direction that’s simple, yet powerful
- You enjoy the peaceful quiet, and don’t feel so lonely when alone
- You’re grateful for a thriving social life with kind, inspiring, and supportive people
- You’re more present in your life, slowing down your perception of the passage of time
- You’ve learned to prioritize your own needs without feeling guilty
- You finally realize that everyone’s on a different path, allowing regret to subside
- You understand the power of self-compassion, know how to cultivate it, and are kinder toward yourself, especially when life is hard
- You feel good taking care of your physical wellbeing and enjoy feeling energetic
- You’re enjoying a variety of hobbies, interests, and creative outlets with renewed joy and even giddiness