You Spent Decades Caring for Everyone Else.
Now It’s Your Turn to Reclaim Your Life.
Whole-person life transition and burnout coaching founded by Renee Makimaa, R.N., C.L.C. Move beyond survival mode, regulate your nervous system, and build enduring self-trust in this next chapter.
YOU DON'T NEED FIXING. YOU NEED DIRECTION.
When life shifts all at once—an empty nest, hormonal changes, career pivots, or caregiving fatigue—it is natural to feel unmoored. Here is what women commonly experience before finding their compass:
The Empty Nest Identity Void
“My children have grown and moved out, and the house is suddenly quiet. For the first time in twenty years, I find myself looking in the mirror wondering: who am I now that I'm not running on everyone else’s schedule?”
Chronic Fatigue & Hormonal Shifts
“Perimenopause and menopause have disrupted my sleep, my metabolism, and my mood. I feel drained by mid-afternoon, and the willpower routines that worked in my thirties no longer produce results.”
The ‘High-Functioning’ Burnout Trap
“On paper, my life looks organized and successful. But internally, I feel completely trapped on an endless treadmill of duty and caregiving, constantly seeking other people’s approval while neglecting my own peace.”
Exhaustion from Extreme Fixes
“I don’t want another rigid 21-day diet, aggressive boot camp, or superficial motivational quote. I want realistic, compassionate accountability and healthy habits that actually fit my real life.”
WHY WILLPOWER ALONE CANNOT CURE CHRONIC OVERWHELM
Decades of juggling family, caregiving, and professional responsibilities place your autonomic nervous system into continuous low-grade fight-or-flight.
When your nervous system is chronically dysregulated, your body prioritizes survival over restoration. Cortisol remains elevated, restorative sleep disappears, and emotional bandwidth evaporates. You are not failing; your physiology is simply crying out for a reset.
“You cannot think, diet, or criticize your way out of a nervous system that feels perpetually unsafe, overloaded, and unseen.”
SURVIVAL MODE (WHERE YOU ARE)
- Constantly putting your own needs at the very bottom
- Waking up exhausted, relying on caffeine and adrenaline
- Guilt and anxiety whenever you attempt to rest
- Feeling disconnected from your body and physical joy
- Paralysis by analysis: wanting change but frozen where to start
ALIGNED VITALITY (WHERE WE GO)
- Clear, guilt-free boundaries that protect your daily energy
- Steady physical vitality supported by restorative habits
- A regulated nervous system and deeper, restorative sleep
- Reconnecting with self-trust, personal identity, and excitement
- A clear daily compass without extremes or perfectionism
THE WAYFINDER METHOD™ APPLIED TO MIDLIFE
Inspired by Polynesian wayfinding principles: navigating uncharted waters requires reading your inner environment, trusting your compass, and moving forward with steady intention.
DISCOVER
Somatic Awareness & IdentityUnpack the unconscious caregiving conditioning and limiting beliefs you have carried for decades. Understand how past stress and grief live in your tissues, regulate your nervous system, and clarify what true fulfillment looks like for your future.
- Nervous system down-regulation
- Identifying hidden boundary leaks
- Reclaiming personal identity after caregiving
ALIGN
Daily Architecture & VitalityBuild sustainable daily architecture that supports your changing hormones. Integrate realistic Cornell-informed nutrition, restorative movement, circadian sleep practices, and mental habits that fit your actual life without restriction.
- Protein & nutrient density for hormonal balance
- Strength routines supporting bone & muscle health
- Practical morning & evening decompression rituals
THRIVE
Unshakeable Self-Trust & PurposeCultivate unshakeable self-trust and mental endurance. Transition from constantly seeking quick fixes to embodying vitality, resilience, and genuine purpose as a lasting way of living. Your best chapter is not behind you—it is ahead.
- Enduring confidence & self-compassion
- Navigating future transitions with grace
- Stepping boldly into meaningful new goals
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
Coaching is not a pre-recorded course or generic advice. It is a focused, compassionate 1:1 partnership tailored completely to your body, schedule, and goals.
Weekly 60-Minute 1:1 Coaching Calls
Confidential virtual video sessions to dismantle mental roadblocks, celebrate wins, process emotional transitions, and set clear, aligned steps for the week ahead.
Continuous In-Between Accountability
Direct access between calls for check-ins, habit troubleshooting, and encouragement when life throws an unexpected curveball. You never have to navigate this alone.
Custom Nervous System & Habit Blueprint
A living, personalized plan integrating breathwork, gentle mobility, sleep architecture, and stress-reduction routines that align with your specific energy levels.
Evidence-Informed Nutrition & Movement
Practical guidelines grounded in Cornell nutrition education and functional movement to protect muscle mass, support bone density, and revitalize sustained daily energy.
CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE. ATHLETIC ENDURANCE. DEEP EMPATHY.
I am Renee Makimaa, a Florida Registered Nurse, Certified Professional Life Coach, Cornell nutrition graduate, mother, and endurance athlete.
My professional background in healthcare taught me how the human nervous system, environment, and daily habits dictate well-being. My fifteen years of competing in triathlons—including representing Team USA at the ITU World Championships—taught me patience, mental endurance, and the transformative power of taking one aligned step at a time.
Most importantly, my own journey through major life changes, loss, and midlife reinvention taught me that strength is not about having all the answers. Strength is about being willing to rise, ask for support, and chart a purposeful way forward.
- Registered Nurse (Florida Board of Nursing)
- Certified Professional Life Coach (ICF Level 1)
- Nutrition and Healthy Living Certification (Cornell University)
- Breathe For Change 200h & 300h Yoga & Transformative Leadership
- Team USA Triathlon Competitor & World Championship Qualifier
READY TO RECONNECT WITH YOUR COMPASS?
Complete our confidential Discovery Questionnaire to clarify your current life transition, immediate challenges, and ideal coaching pathway.
COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT MIDLIFE COACHING
How is life transition coaching different from psychotherapy?
Coaching is forward-focused and action-oriented. While we honor your lived experiences and explore how stress lives in the body, coaching does not diagnose or clinically treat psychological disorders. Our work focuses on somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, clarifying personal values, and building sustainable daily architecture so you can step confidently into your future.
Do I need to live in Key West or Florida to work with Renee?
Not at all. While Renee is based in Key West, Florida, 100% of our 1:1 coaching sessions and accountability check-ins are conducted virtually over secure video and messaging. We work with women across Florida, the United States, and internationally.
How much time do I need to commit each week?
Our philosophy rejects overwhelming routines that feel like a second job. In addition to your weekly 60-minute coaching session, the daily micro-practices we build (nutrition pacing, breathwork, gentle movement) take just 15–20 mindful minutes a day. It is about steady, consistent shifts that fit into your actual life.
Can I combine midlife coaching with metabolic or GLP-1 lifestyle support?
Absolutely. Many women in their forties and fifties navigate metabolic slowdown alongside hormonal shifts and may be prescribed GLP-1 medications by their physician. Renee seamlessly integrates evidence-informed habit support—such as protein pacing, hydration, and lean muscle preservation—to complement your medical treatment. You can also explore our dedicated GLP-1 Lifestyle & Nutrition Coaching program.