My Story

Hi, I’m Jax, short for Jackie. I’m a midlife mom, certified life and wellness coach, podcaster, blogger, and content creator. I’m also a professional life-juggler with a deep love for coffee, checklists, and a good comeback story.

Let me ask you something: have you ever looked around your life and thought, “Wait… what’s next?”
Not in a dramatic way. In a real way. Like… your health feels off, your confidence isn’t where it used to be, your routines are chaotic, your finances feel heavy, or your lifestyle doesn’t match who you’re becoming.

If that’s you, here’s the truth: it’s not too late. You’re not too far gone.
Midlife isn’t the end. It’s the upgrade.

For 26 years, I rocked the “Mom of One” life and raised my son solo while working full-time and keeping everything moving. I earned my business degree from Cleveland State University, built a career in banking, and sat through more corporate meetings than any human should have to survive.

But behind the “I’m fine” routine, life got heavy.

Back in 2012, I was drowning in stress, anxiety, and financial pressure. My mental health hit a breaking point, and I was hospitalized when my son was 13. That season changed everything. I stayed on my medications, became stable, and kept going, but over time I gained more than 200 pounds and slowly lost the spark that used to feel natural. I stopped feeling like me. My energy dropped. My confidence faded. My style disappeared. My mindset got numb.

Then in 2022, life cracked open again. I was let go from a high-paying job as a Senior Mortgage Underwriter during mass layoffs. I was 45, in shock, deep in debt, and onew of my highest weights, close to 400 pounds. My son was away at college, and I remember thinking, “How did I end up here?”

So I did the only thing I could do.
I started walking at dawn.

That one decision turned into a whole reinvention.

Within a month, I landed a new position. Within three months, I lost 30 pounds. I started learning everything I could about midlife wellness, nutrition, habits, mindset, and emotional health. I joined a gym. My doctor rolled back medications. I cleaned up my diet. I started meal prepping. I worked a second job to chip away at debt. I hired a life coach for accountability. I started speaking to myself differently, using affirmations, voice notes, journaling, and routines that actually fit real life.

Now at 48, I’ve lost over 170 pounds, paid off over $33,000 of debt, and earned certifications in Life Coaching and Wellness Coaching. And I’m still in my glow-up. I still have goals. I’m still building. I’m still becoming.

Before and After
So why am I doing this?

I created The Midlife GlowGetter because I wanted a safe, empowering space for women like you, women who are ready to stop surviving and start rebuilding.

This is what I help with:

  • Midlife wellness + weight loss (without perfection or extremes)
  • walking routines + strength training for confidence and consistency
  • simple weekly resets that make life feel calmer and easier
  • mindset and emotional tools for women who are tired of starting over
  • style + beauty glow-ups that feel like self-respect, not pressure
  • money resets for women who want more stability and freedom
  • life planning + routines because midlife needs a system, not chaos

This isn’t about becoming a new person overnight. It’s about building self-trust, one doable step at a time.

What you’ll find here

On my blog (and across my social platforms), you’ll find:

  • real stories from my journey
  • practical routines, checklists, schedules, and trackers
  • “What am I doing with my life?” heart-to-heart pep talks
  • glow-up rituals you can actually stick to
  • encouragement, humor, and the kind of motivation that turns into action

I’m also the host of The Midlife GlowGetter Podcast with Jax, and I write The Midlife GlowGetter Newsletter each week, with simple plans, real talk, and tools to help you stay consistent.

What’s coming next

Coaching and retreats are on the way, including future Midlife GlowGetter retreats in Charleston, SC, designed for women who want a true reset: movement, mindset, life planning, community, and a fresh start that lasts longer than a weekend.

Because the truth is, you don’t need to be rescued.
You need a plan, support, and a reminder that the best chapters are still ahead.

Midlife isn’t the end. It’s the glow-up you didn’t know you were waiting for.

Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, and Threads @jaxstys.
Listen to The Midlife GlowGetter Podcast with Jax on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and more.
Join my free community and newsletter, and let’s build your next chapter together.

With love, a little sass, and way too much caffeine,
Jax

Jax!
P.S. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me,” consider this your sign: it’s not.
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THINGS I AM LOVING LATELY

I want to share a few things I have been doing in my own life lately that are honestly making me feel so much better. Healthier. Calmer. More organized. More glowy. Just more like me.
Because I really do believe that a glow-up is built through tiny daily habits. Tiny shifts. Tiny rituals that slowly change how you feel.

THING ONE: My 10-Minute Morning Stretch Ritual

Nothing extreme. Nothing complicated. I just spend about ten minutes stretching in the morning before I do anything else.
And it has helped so much with morning stiffness, with my energy, with my posture, and honestly even with my mood. Women over 40 really need mobility work. Our bodies want movement and circulation and care, especially first thing in the morning.

THING TWO: A Capsule Pantry System

Okay this one sounds more boring than it is. But it has honestly changed the way I eat and the way I feel during the week.
Basically I keep a set of healthy staple foods stocked at all times. Brown rice. Quinoa. Whole grain or protein pasta. Beans. Sugar-free marinara sauce. Tuna packets. Canned salmon. Oatmeal. Greek yogurt. Frozen vegetables. Berries. Nuts. Sparkling water.

THING THREE: Organizing My Fridge by Zones

Okay I know this sounds random. But hear me out, because this has helped me so much.
I set up little sections in my fridge. One area for proteins. One for fruits and vegetables. One for grab-and-go snacks. One for drinks. One for meal prep containers.
Now I actually see the healthy food I bought instead of forgetting about it in the back until it expires. Cooking during the week feels calmer. Meal prep is easier.

THING FOUR: A Cuticle Oil Habit

Okay last one, and it is the smallest one. But I love it so much.
I keep cuticle oil and hand lotion sitting right on my desk at work. And during the day, during a little break, I apply both. That is it. That is the whole habit.
But it makes me feel polished and cared for throughout the day. It is a tiny little signal I send to myself that says — you matter. You deserve to feel nice today.
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Set a Big Goal — Then Break It All the Way Down

I have a big goal. I know exactly where I am going. And I have written it down.

Make it a great day, friends!

Love, Jax

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How to change your beliefs in life to live more consciously with your chosen purpose and goals with a growth, mindset and a sense happiness.

1. Develop keen and accurate self-awareness.
2. Develop an accurate self-concept.
3. Be truthful to yourself and tell others the truth.
4. Make the connection between current choices and future results.
5. Behave in ways that are for your best interest.
6. Become self protective and self-determined.

Remember any new habit is difficult until we practice it which then it becomes easy. When you shift your mindset and belief system, you will end up creating new habits. You may experience a decrease in comfort level and a sense of security. There may be an experience in increased in anxiety. You will make mistakes and other people may react negatively to your shift in beliefs. 

Once you change your beliefs and develop a growth mindset, you will be more self-responsible, more honest with more integrity, more self caring with more set boundaries. You will be able to identify your core values and personal desires. You will make more conscious choices. You will reprogram your subconscious mind. And then you will live a life of joy and happiness and self fulfillment.

I have applied this to my own life and I've learned this through getting a life, coaching certification and reading numerous books and assisting women over 40 who are looking to upgrade glow up and improve their lives by becoming one percent better every day.

Make it a great day, friends!

Love, Jax
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I have an accountability partner, actually two accountability partners.  And we do not just casually text here and there and hope for the best. We actually time-block our check-ins. We schedule them. We put them in our calendars like real appointments. We connect at least once a week — sometimes in person, sometimes a phone call, sometimes a message — but it is consistent and it is planned.

Your accountability partner should be someone who is genuinely supportive but also honest with you. Someone who celebrates your wins AND holds space when things are hard without just telling you what you want to hear.

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Jax

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Your 40s aren’t a deadline. They’re a turning point. We talk heart health, bone density, muscle, brain fog, and simple shifts that actually work in midlife. Hit play and tell me: what’s one habit you’re starting this week?

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I love a packed morning routine before work. Really sets up my day.

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I fast till 12 so no breakfast. Just water & espresso.

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