Midlife is an invitation to begin again.

To get unstuck, rediscover yourself, and design a life that finally feels like your own.

But it’s more than about getting unstuck. It’s about discovering how free you can feel…and letting that freedom reshape your relationships, work, and way of being.

“Let me happily recommend Sharon to you.
She is a wise, loving and skilled teacher.”
— Jack Kornfield

IMG-20251010-WA0017

Is This You?

Midlife can stir big questions, like Who am I now? What’s next?  


I know it did for me.

Menopause. Aging parents. Grown children. Shifting work. Changing bodies. The rhythm of life feels different now — slower, deeper, revealing what’s ready to change and what’s asking to stay. You sense a quiet shift within, calling you back to yourself.

I work with women who feel change stirring and are ready to meet it with curiosity and courage. Here you’ll find inspiration, room to breathe, tools that truly work, and the kind of support that helps you create a life that feels like your own.

I draw on ancient wisdom and modern science, curated for this unique season of life — to help you reconnect with what matters most and move forward with confidence and clarity. I offer groups, courses, and private mentoring that meet you where you are and guide you toward what’s next.

about-shape-1-1 about-shape-1-2

Your Midlife Reinvention
Starts Here.

After 15 years of working with hundreds of women, I’ve distilled what truly works — evidence-based practices rooted in ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and lived experience.

Take a journey of rediscovery, reconnection, and renewal — one that honors your wisdom, your timing, and your wholeness.

Women Thriving in Midlife (WTM) is a self-paced, mindfulness-based coaching program for women navigating midlife transitions, identity shifts, and changing priorities.

This program is not about fixing yourself or reinventing your life overnight.

It offers a grounded alternative to hustle culture and quick fixes, supporting you in slowing down, listening inward, and moving forward with intention and self-trust.

WTM weaves together mindfulness, the science of well-being, reflection, and practical coaching to help you meet this season of life with clarity and compassion.

How You’ll Benefit:

  • Greater clarity about what matters most right now
  • Tools to meet uncertainty, stress, and self-doubt with steadiness
  • Mindfulness practices that fit into real life
  • Support for values-based decisions and sustainable change

What’s Included:

  • A self-paced course with short, accessible teaching videos
  • Guided reflection prompts and integration practices
  • A practical coaching framework grounded in science, mindfulness and compassion

WTM is designed to work as a complete self-study experience for a one time fee of $149.00.

You can begin anytime and move through the material at your own pace.

NOTE: Optional Live Support: Your Second Act Meetup

WTM works beautifully on its own, and the Meetup is there if and when you want deeper connection and integration.

“Sharon has a rare gift for guiding people home to their hearts with wisdom and kindness.”
— Tara Brach

Your Second Act Community

Your Second Act is a steady, welcoming space for women in midlife who want real support for the inner and outer shifts of this season.

Each month we gather for live practice and practical guidance grounded in mindfulness, compassion, and wise action.  

As a Your Second Act member, you’ll have access to:

  • Two live Meetup gatherings each month (gentle practice, teaching, and reflection)
  • A container that’s not therapy and not a support group — but it is a space for clarity, encouragement, and skillful next steps
  • An inclusive community with strong guidelines for respect, care, and belonging

This is also the only ongoing group space I’m personally offering, outside of my teaching and mentoring work with BanyanBanyan and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.

My intention is to keep this container personal, grounded, and sustainable.

If you’re craving a path that feels less transactional and more like a true journey — you’re in the right place.

Private, Personalized Mentoring
and Coaching

For women ready for focused, individualized support, I offer a limited number of private mentoring and coaching spots each year.

Our work together draws from my completion over 15yrs ago of an International Coaching Federation (ICF)- certified 9 month program, proven frameworks, mindfulness-based approaches, and the science of wellbeing — combined with over 15 years of guiding women through significant transitions.

Together, we translate insight into action — deepening self-awareness, aligning your choices with your values, and navigating life transitions with clarity and confidence.

Rich, Self-Guided Courses

In addition to my flagship program, I offer a growing library of short, self-guided courses through Thinkific.

Each one blends ancient wisdom, modern science, and real-world experience into simple, practical tools for creating meaningful change, no matter where you are on your journey.

Practice in Community with
Banyan

Alongside my own programs, I facilitate intimate weekly mentoring groups through Banyan, a global mindfulness community dedicated to deep practice and connection.

These small circles offer an empowering, supportive space to bring mindfulness into everyday life, explore what truly matters, and grow in community with others on the path.

Each group is rooted in presence, authenticity, and compassionate accountability, the foundation for real and lasting transformation.

[NEW] STARTING SOON!
Join us for a new 8-week mindfulness and compassion-based program focusing on navigating chronic pain and illness. Details to come!

Mentorship for Mindfulness Teachers in Training

I also serve as a mentor in the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP), a two-year international training created by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield.

In this role, I have the privilege of supporting emerging mindfulness teachers as they deepen their personal practice and learn to teach with authenticity, compassion, and care.

It’s deeply meaningful work that keeps me connected to a vibrant global community of practitioners, and continually enriches everything I offer through my own programs and mentoring.

Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Default Title
Default Title
Default Title
Default Title

What Others Say

testimonials-single-image-1-1

My Journey to This Work

I discovered meditation in early recovery from alcoholism nearly 30 years ago, and it has been the throughline of my life ever since. Alongside decades of executive leadership — including serving as a VP in the corporate world — I trained as a coach and mindfulness teacher so I could help others navigate change with clarity, courage, and compassion.

I’m also a wife, stepmom, and grandmother, and an ocean lover who finds joy and renewal in the waves. These relationships and experiences keep my practice rooted in the real world — in love, resilience, and possibility.

Today, I support women in midlife to embrace this chapter not as a crisis, but as a doorway to freedom and joy.

Any Questions? Call Us

1-919-442-8366

Any Questions? Email Us

sharon@sharonshelton.com

Stay In Touch With Us

    Midlife isn’t something to fix — it’s an awakening waiting to be lived. Reach out if you’d like company for the next season of your life!