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The Midlife Pause Every Woman Deserves

Reflect, design, and step into your second act with clarity and courage.

Do you feel like you’re in between who you were and what’s next?

...Like one chapter of your life is closing, but the next one hasn’t fully revealed itself yet? For most women, midlife often feels like the pause you didn’t ask or plan for, but the one that’s begging for your attention. 

Midlife is full of transitions.

Some are expected and some aren’t.

Empty nesting. Divorce. Losing a partner. Changes in work, roles, health, or where you live. Caring for aging parents. And then there’s menopause… because, of course there is.

In the middle of all this change, it’s easy to feel unsure of how to move forward and wonder whether you’re even allowed to want more than what’s already been. We can sit back and let these changes unfold, like an uninspired audience member watching life happen…

Or we can take an active role as co-authors of what comes next. That choice, to pause, reflect, and respond intentionally, is where Intermission begins.
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It begins with an intimate, in-person retreat and continues with monthly virtual cohort sessions and private coaching.
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What is Intermission?

Intermission is a four-month experience for women in midlife who are ready to pause, reflect, and intentionally design what comes next.

This is not a course you consume or a program you rush through. It’s a guided journey… spacious, personal, and deeply human.

STEPHANIE WILSON

I CAME WITH A CLOSED HEART AND LEFT WITH AN OPEN HEART.

An open heart for what’s next and a way to deal with the fear that had kept me from pursuing what’s next for a very long time. Intermission 2025 provided a sacred pause to find my center of gravity.

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I’m so glad that I went with an open mind and an open heart...

...because it really was the catalyst to some fantastic things to come which completely pulled me out of my sadness and feelings of abandonment.

What becomes possible when you finally pause?

  • Feeling unsettled but unsure why
  • Carrying grief, questions, or quiet resentment
  • Ready for a change, but unsure what that means 
  • Feeling lonely in a season that “should” feel settled
  • Wondering if your best years are behind you and unsure how to make the future count 

...before Intermission

Imagine stepping into your next chapter, moving forward with purpose instead of pressure. These are just a few of the transformations the women who commit to the Intermission experience have felt.

... after Intermission

  • CLEAR on who you are in this season
  • GROUNDED in your purpose and inner compass
  • CONFIDENT naming what matters and what doesn’t
  • CONNECTED to women who truly understand this chapter
  • Improved RELATIONSHIPS with yourself, God, and others

Our program is unique because it allows you to choose which priority items matter most to your life right now. Everyone will do identity and purpose work, but you get to choose the other areas you want to focus on most.
The Four Pillars of Intermission

Clarify what your life is pointing toward now, and craft a personal life purpose statement to move
you forward with
clarity and confidence.

PURPOSE

Create space to explore faith honestly—whether you are reconstructing, deepening, or simply listening again.

FAITH

Experience genuine connection with women who are navigating similar questions, without fixing, comparing, or performing.

FRIENDSHIP

Everything we do inside Intermission is grounded in four guiding pillars that support both inner clarity and outward change. 

Rediscover who you are beneath roles, expectations, and past versions of yourself—using the Enneagram as a compassionate guide.

IDENTITY

Designed for rest, reflection, and renewal

The Retreat Experience

Each Intermission retreat is hosted in a setting chosen for beauty, stillness, and space to breathe. 
The upcoming retreat will be held in the beauty of the northern Indiana lake region. A calm, beautiful, and restorative space awaits you from the  breathtaking sunrises on the lake to the awe-inspiring night skies.




Nourishing meals, restorative movement, and unhurried space are built into the experience, not as extras, but as essentials.

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join us september 17-20 2026

Meet your guide

Jennifer Stanley

Jennifer Stanley is an ICF-certified life coach, Enneagram expert, and former theatre professional who understands the power of story, especially the moments between acts.

After years on stage, Jennifer now helps women recognize the unconscious patterns shaping their lives, relationships, and decisions. She brings insight, warmth, and practicality together in a way that feels grounded, honest, and deeply human.

Jennifer is the host of the Living Well Enneagram podcast and a frequent speaker and facilitator for women navigating seasons of transition.

Intermission is not about self-improvement. It’s about reconnecting with our authentic selves and where we’re being called next.

My desire is that women who go through the Intermission experience will come away with a deep understanding and love for who they really are, a clear purpose and path forward, and great friendships for their next chapter.

what to expect

how intermission unfolds

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3-Day Kick-off Retreat

This experience asks for presence, not perfection. Intermission unfolds over six months in a way that honors your time, your energy, and the realities of midlife. Enrollment is intentionally limited to 12 women to preserve depth, safety, and connection.

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10 Sessions Private Coaching

4 Monthly Cohort Meeting

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Frequently Asked Questions
Intermission is rooted in living as Jesus lived and in allowing God to have a place in your story. Women from all faith backgrounds are welcome. We ask only that you are open to the ways God may speak to you through the experience.

IS INTERMISSION FAITH-BASED?

Intermission requires a fully committed heart but not much calendar time. Outside of the kick-off retreat, you’ll spend 1 hour/week for 15 weeks with your cohort or in private coaching. Additional private coaching is available if requested.

What is the time commitment involved?

Payments are non-refundable; however, you can transfer to a different cohort if necessary. Some
extreme exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis.

what if i need to cancel or reschedule?

No. If you are not familiar with the Enneagram, that’s ok! You will work with Jennifer to know your number before the kick-off retreat.

Do I need to know my Enneagram
number to participate?

Your next season is worth investing in.

i'M INTERESTED! HOW do I apply?
Intermission is an intimate, high-touch experience that includes an in-person retreat, ongoing community, and private coaching.
Private 3-day Retreat: An in-person, immersive weekend designed to slow your nervous system, build trust, and lay the foundation for your next chapter.  All on-site lodging, meals, activities, and programming are included.  (value $2497)
10 Sessions Private Coaching: Individual sessions with Jennifer to personalize the work and support real-life application. (value $2000)
(Includes on-site lodging, meals, activities, all cohort meetings, and 10 private coaching sessions.
Travel to the location is not included. Additional spa or excursion experiences will be optional.
4 Months of Virtual Group Cohort Meetings: Reconnect with the women from your cohort and dive deeper into reflection, growth, and integration. (value $500)

payments plans available

Early Bird Pricing $3,997

What if this pause changes everything?

Intermission is not about reinventing yourself. It’s about remembering who you are, and choosing how you want to live the next chapter.

If something in you is stirring, trust that. I’d love to talk with you. Because of the depth of this experience and the limited number of spaces, Intermission begins with an application and conversation to ensure it’s the right fit.