Explore every episode of the podcast Not My Mama's Midlife - Next Chapter, Higher Life
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| Why the Word 'Elder Makes Us Flinch | 31 Oct 2026 | 00:17:12 | |
Download: Before You Start Over The Dispatch My Website What do you hear when someone calls you an elder; respect, or a polite suggestion that your interesting years are behind you? In this episode of Not My Mama’s Midlife, I’m talking about why the word makes us flinch, what we’ve learned to associate with age, and how we use those judgments against ourselves and one another. I share why I keep returning to elderhood, what it meant to welcome a woman at a crossing ceremony, and what I’m considering for my own life. There’s also the question I can’t quite leave alone: why do we rush to reassure a woman that she doesn’t look her age? You don’t have to accept the title. But let’s have a conversation about what these years could hold beyond proving we’re still young enough to matter. For a closer look at what comes next in your own life, my paid PDF, Before You Start Over, is a good place to begin. | |||
| Can You Bear to Be a Beginner Again? | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:15:40 | |
Pamela Sylvan explores the challenges and growth opportunities for women over 50 when learning new skills, emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection and the value of experience in midlife development. | |||
| How Much of Your Life Is Left After Everyone Gets Their Share? | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:17:22 | |
Pamela Sylvan shares her personal journey of caregiving for her mother and the profound insights it brought about understanding the finite nature of life and the importance of claiming one's own time. This episode explores the silent expectations placed on women in caregiving roles and how to reclaim space for personal growth and interests. CHAPTERS 00:00 Pamela's personal caregiving story and emotional reflections 02:01 Silent expectations of always being on call and their toll 02:22 The complexity of caregiving and the weight of invisible labor 03:28 The importance of acknowledging feelings like resentment 04:54 The danger of small, unrecognized adjustments shrinking your life 07:01 The challenge of claiming time for oneself amid constant demands 08:24 Recognizing that life is happening now, not in some distant future 12:12 The value of gathering evidence of your interests and passions 14:18 Starting small: exploring interests from the breadcrumbs of your life 16:27 Encouragement to look honestly at your remaining life and take action | |||
| The Ache of Awareness and Becoming | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:17:14 | |
WEBSITE: https://pamelasylvan.com Pamela Sylvan explores the inner life of women in midlife, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's inner movement and embracing the ongoing process of self-discovery beyond external achievements. TAKEAWAYS Listening to your inner movement can reveal what truly matters beyond external success. Giving space to curiosity and inner desires fosters ongoing self-discovery. Discernment helps differentiate between desires that serve growth and those that don't. Recognizing recurring thoughts and feelings can guide meaningful change. Being present with your inner life enriches your experience of living. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the inner life beyond external achievements 02:04 The significance of recognizing inner movement in midlife 04:13 The ache of unspoken inner desires and self-awareness 05:52 Managing the impulse to turn thoughts into work 08:01 The concept of cobaltic and staying with feelings 09:46 The importance of discernment in inner dialogue 11:47 Listening to recurring thoughts and desires 14:01 The ongoing conversation with oneself and generative change 15:46 Conclusion: Embracing the woman who keeps sinking beyond the arranged life | |||
| Do Mothers Purposely Postpone Their Lives? | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:14:51 | |
Waitlist - 21-Day Command Journey Summary Pamela Sylvan explores the complex relationship between motherhood, personal identity, and societal expectations. She discusses the costs of caregiving, the stigma of choosing oneself, and how women can reclaim their lives after years of prioritizing others. Key Topics The question of whether women have children to avoid asking important questions about their lives The societal expectations of the 'good mother' and their impact on women The stigma and accusations women face when they prioritize their own needs The professional and personal costs of caregiving and motherhood The importance of women defining their own identity beyond roles Strategies for women to reclaim their future after caregiving The impact of societal judgment on women's life choices The need for shared responsibility in caregiving and career support Takeaways Women often postpone their own questions and desires due to caregiving roles. Society labels women as selfish when they prioritize themselves, which can be damaging. The cost of caregiving extends beyond the immediate family to professional and personal life. Women have the right to love their children and still seek a life beyond caregiving. Societal change is needed to support women in balancing caregiving and personal growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the question about women and their life choices 02:04 The stigma of selfishness and its effects on women 04:16 The consuming nature of the good mother ideal 06:28 The challenges of returning to work and personal identity 08:33 Cultural judgments and the word 'selfish' 09:26 The emotional and social costs of family decisions 10:00 Shared responsibility and societal support for women 11:21 The broader question of identity beyond roles 12:38 Building a future that includes your own life 13:15 Conclusion: Loving your children and loving yourself | |||
| What If Being Occupied Wasn't the Point? | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:16:07 | |
Summary Pamela Sylvan explores the concept of embracing the later years of life as a time of fullness and growth, rather than decline. She encourages women to recognize their accumulated knowledge, skills, and inner life as valuable assets for creating a meaningful next chapter. Key Topics The cultural narrative around women's aging The concept of the 'fuller half' of life How to listen to your inner signals and intuition The importance of engaging your mind and curiosity Building a personal civilization and legacy The role of judgment and discernment in decision-making The impact of lifestyle on cognitive health The idea of work that outlives us and its significance Reframing midlife as a time of gathering and creating Practical steps to start exploring your next chapter Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the concept of the fuller half 02:04 The cultural narrative around aging and women 03:48 Gathering your skills, knowledge, and judgment 06:02 Listening to your inner signals and intuition 07:57 The importance of engaging your mind and curiosity 10:13 Building a legacy and a personal civilization 12:00 The role of judgment and discernment in life choices 14:02 Reframing midlife as a time of fullness and creation 14:57 Practical steps to explore your next chapter | |||
| Breadcrumbs Are the Brief | 15 Sep 2026 | 00:13:30 | |
You already know more than you think you do. The question you keep returning to. The work that keeps finding you. The loss that changed what you will no longer spend your life on. The desire you have postponed for so long it now feels almost impolite to name. The capacity your current life has never made room for. These are not vague feelings, nostalgia, or evidence that you need another round of self-discovery. They are the case file: the accumulated evidence of a life asking to be read honestly. In this episode of Not My Mama’s Midlife, Pamela Sylvan examines the moment a career, marriage, caregiving role, or identity that once served you becomes too small for the woman you have become. This is not a confidence problem, and it is not a mandate to blow up your life. It is a threshold crossing, and insight alone will not build the structure required for what comes next. The breadcrumbs are already there. The brief is already written. The question is whether you will read it, or leave it sitting in the file. Download 'The Missing Ritual: The Rite of Passage Accomplished Women Never Got' | |||
| What a Good Woman Is | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:17:57 | |
There is a particular kind of “good” woman many of us were trained to become: agreeable, endlessly understanding, useful before she is honest, and skilled at making her own desires seem small enough not to trouble anyone. In this episode of Not My Mama’s Midlife, Pamela Sylvan looks at the bargain beneath that role. Why does a woman feel guilty for wanting rest, money, solitude, power, a different life, or simply the right to say no without presenting a medical certificate? Who benefits when her care becomes self-erasure? And what happens when she stops confusing other people’s disappointment with proof that she has done something wrong? This is not an argument for becoming selfish. It's an invitation to become honest, and to reclaim a life in which care does not require disappearance. | |||
| Nothing to Grade Here - When Their Gaze is Gone | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:14:25 | |
Nothing to Grade Here is about grey hair, appetite, and the quiet freedom that arrives when a woman stops treating herself like a public performance. For years, women are trained to be looked at, assessed, corrected, and approved of, beautiful but not vain, ambitious but not threatening, hungry but never too hungry. Then the old gaze moves on. It can feel like loss. It can also become space. This episode asks a sharper question: What do you want when you stop handing every stranger, relative, colleague, and imagined observer a vote in your life? No more report cards, or auditioning. No more apologizing for the porterhouse, or the life you want. | |||
| The Dangerous Cushion Between You and Your Life | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:19:29 | |
She writes the true sentence, then deletes it. In this episode, Pamela slows down inside the single word "just", the small, automatic cushion so many capable women place between themselves and their money, time, and expertise. This isn't about becoming louder. It's about noticing a survival habit that once kept us safe and now quietly keeps us smaller than our own lives require. Pamela traces where the habit comes from, sits inside her own moment of catching herself mid-sentence, and introduces the idea of Sacred Deceptions, the beautiful, socially approved lies that make command difficult. One question to carry with you: what were you about to make smaller? | |||
| When Your Body Stops Being Polite | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:10:04 | |
When Your Body Stops Being Polite Menopause is more than hot flashes, disrupted sleep, brain fog, and a body that suddenly seems to be operating by its own rules. In this episode, Pamela Sylvan explores the deeper shift many women experience when their bodies stop cooperating with a life built around accommodation, over-functioning, and leaving themselves last. This is not about romanticizing symptoms or skipping proper care. It’s about recognizing that midlife may be asking for a change in jurisdiction: less performance, more truth; less automatic yes, more command. You’ll also hear a brief mention of Ken from BE‑Elite and his conversation on stress-reduced weight loss, hormones, and midlife body change. Find that audio link, along with Pamela’s private 'Over/Under Audit', below. Pamela's website for the Audit Over/Under Audit | |||
| The Unknowns That Are Quietly Creating Your Body's Future | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:42:10 | |
You are creating your future right now, whether you're paying attention or not. In this episode, I sit down with Ken, owner of BE‑Elite, where he coaches women online and in person, leads masterclasses on menopause and peptides, and trains practitioners on the deeper mechanics of hormonal health. We talk about the unknowns most women never get told such as the quiet, unconscious patterns in stress, hormones, and body chemistry that are shaping the body and life you'll have in five, ten, twenty years. Ken breaks down what's driving fatigue, stalled weight loss, and the sense of "trying everything and nothing works." It's rarely about willpower. It's about command which is understanding what's really running the show inside your body before it runs your future for you. I share where I am in my own journey, thirty pounds down in three months, and the realization that fueled it: if I didn't change course, I wasn't going to like what I had created down the road. Ken is also offering listeners his 'Hormonal Profiling Guide', a resource to help you start seeing your own body's signals more clearly. If you've ever wondered what invisible forces are quietly deciding your future, this conversation will show you exactly where to start looking. [if listening on Apple, the links work best on Spotify] https://mailchi.mp/mail/fkrtqzxkxe https://pamelasylvan.com | |||
| The Cost of Living a Life You Don't Believe In | 11 Jul 2026 | 00:14:25 | |
Pamela tells the truth about the day she realized she was too tired to keep pretending “Professor” was her real life, and what metanoia looks like in midlife when your soul quietly walks away before your résumé does. She introduces Elder Law, the higher woman, and a simple Over/Under Audit to help you see where your own days are still organized around borrowed desires. This episode is for any woman standing in a driveway, a kitchen, or a parking lot thinking, “I cannot keep doing this.” B-Elite Stress Reduced Weight Loss - belite.ca | |||
| When Your Life Calls Bullshit On Your Words | 03 Jul 2026 | 00:13:50 | |
How do you know when your life is calling bullshit on your words? In this episode, I talk honestly about the gap between what we say we’re changing and what our bodies, calendars, and days reveal instead. I share where I’ve been all talk—reading, teaching, and talking about the higher woman—while my own structure told a different story, from health to contemplative time. This is a conversation about self‑command, not self‑blame: daily road work, reclaiming a neglected body, carving out real quiet, and letting your yes show up in your actual life instead of just your language. If you’ve ever felt like your bookshelf is more transformed than your Tuesday, this one’s for you. B-Elite Stress-Reduced Weight Loss | |||
| The Phase Your Culture Never Planned For | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:16:46 | |
In this opening episode of Not My Mama’s Midlife, I tell the truth about the moment a life that “works” starts to feel like a costume you forgot to take off. I walk through the three phases most women never get named: the camel who learns to carry, the lion who learns to say no, and the quiet third phase where you start living from awareness instead of performance. This is a reckoning with body neglect, over‑loyalty, and the subtle ways we call diminishment devotion—and the beginning of becoming the higher woman in the second half of life. If your days look fine but your body has stopped clapping, this one’s for you. Today's Sponsor Belite Stress Reduced Weight Loss | |||
| When the World Is Too Much: Soothing a Frayed Nervous System | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:30:09 | |
On the days when the news cycle, group chats, and your own to‑do list feel like an assault on your body, it’s not “just in your head”—it’s your nervous system talking. In this conversation with Coach Brandy Bebe House, we explore how everyday events dysregulate our systems, especially for women who are holding a lot, and what it actually means to live with a chronically activated body. You’ll learn simple, real‑life ways to recognize when you’re spun out, how to soothe your frayed edges in the moment, and how to build small pockets of safety and steadiness into an already full life. Use this episode as a gentle reset whenever you feel wired, tired, or one headline away from shutting down. | |||
| Why Your Obstacles Multiply When You're Ready to Cross | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:18:00 | |
The Threshold Crossing Guide: pamelasylvan.com Summary In this conversation, Pamela Sylvan discusses the metaphor of the Hydra as a representation of the fears and doubts that arise when one is on the verge of significant personal transformation. She emphasizes that these challenges are not signs to turn back but rather indicators that one is close to crossing a threshold. By identifying the various 'heads' of the Hydra, such as timing, competence, and safety, listeners are encouraged to recognize and confront their fears. Sylvan provides strategies for moving forward despite these challenges, ultimately framing the Hydra as a guardian of the threshold that tests one's commitment to change. Takeaways
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| The False Choice Accomplished Women Face | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:11:21 | |
The Strategic Threshold Crossing Guide Summary In this episode, Pamela Sylvan introduces her Threshold Crossing Guide, sharing her personal journey and the mythology behind it. She discusses the false choices faced by accomplished women, emphasizing the need for integration between analytical intelligence and spiritual technology to navigate life transitions. The conversation highlights the importance of evolving rather than destroying one's established life and the concept of strategic crossing as a solution to the dilemmas faced at identity thresholds. Takeaways
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| Why Your Office is The Worst Place to Solve Your Biggest Problems (and what to do) | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:16:28 | |
Summary In this episode of Not My Mama's Midlife, Pamela Sylvan explores the displacement principle, which suggests that stepping out of familiar environments can lead to enhanced cognitive flexibility and problem-solving abilities. She discusses how intentional displacement can be designed to foster creativity and insights, offering practical techniques for listeners to implement in their daily lives. The conversation emphasizes the importance of temporary changes in environment to break free from habitual thinking patterns and encourages women to embrace their restlessness as a signal for needed change. | |||
| Choosing Between Mystical & Practical (You Can Be Both) | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:09:43 | |
THRESHOLD CROSSING GUIDE - - - Summary In this conversation, Pamela Sylvan discusses the importance of integrating spiritual and strategic intelligence for accomplished women. She emphasizes that women often feel torn between their analytical and intuitive sides, which can lead to exhaustion and fragmented decision-making. By recognizing that these two aspects can work together, women can enhance their leadership and decision-making capabilities. Pamela provides practical steps for integrating these intelligences and encourages women to honour both their analytical and intuitive knowing to feel whole and authentic in their personal and professional lives. Takeaways
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| When Your Identity Becomes Obsolete Post -AI | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:15:11 | |
Download your SOMETHING MORE GUIDE Summary In this episode, Pamela Sylvan discusses the profound identity crisis that accomplished women face in the age of AI. As AI technology advances, many women find their self-worth tied to their cognitive abilities, which are now being challenged by machines. The conversation explores the psychological impact of this shift, the stages of identity disruption, and the necessity for women to reconstruct their identities beyond intelligence. Pamela emphasizes the importance of understanding one's worth beyond capabilities and offers insights into navigating this complex transition. | |||
| The Assignment That Dies With You | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:20:50 | |
Episode Summary In this episode of Not My Mama's Midlife, Pamela Sylvan reflects on the recent loss of friends and the urgency of pursuing one's authentic assignment. She discusses the concept of 'sacred deceptions' that keep individuals from acting on their true passions and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the limited time we have to fulfill our dreams. Through personal anecdotes and insights, she encourages listeners to confront their mortality and take action towards their meaningful work without delay. Takeaways
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| Having Everything & Feeling Empty | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:17:10 | |
In this episode of Not My Mama's Midlife, Pamela Sylvan shares her personal journey of realizing that despite her external success, she felt a deep emptiness. She discusses the common experience among accomplished women of feeling stuck between societal expectations and their authentic selves. Pamela introduces the concept of 'sacred deceptions', the societal and internalized beliefs that keep women from accessing their true desires. She emphasizes the importance of experiencing oneself differently to achieve lasting transformation and announces the upcoming release of her Sacred Deceptions framework to help women identify and dissolve these barriers. Takeaways
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| The Art of Conscious Dating | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:38:26 | |
Dating coach Joan Nwosu is rewriting the script for love after 40 with her Love By Design™ framework, a paradigm shift for powerful women who are done settling for misaligned relationships. Her approach is specifically designed for high-achieving women who've done the therapy, built their empires, but still feel unfulfilled in love. In this conversation, Joan and Pamela dive deep into why so many successful women struggle with dating, and how to shift from dating by default (swiping, hoping, performing for breadcrumbs) to dating by design with clarity, energetic alignment, feminine magnetism, and standards that match your self-worth. Joan opens up about her own journey from chaotic relationship patterns to becoming a dating coach, sharing how understanding your authentic self becomes the foundation for attracting the right partner. We explore the transformative power of human design in relationships, debunk common dating misconceptions, and discuss why authenticity, not performance, is what creates lasting connection. This episode is for any woman who's ready to stop compromising her vibe to find love and start using her energy as her compass. Joan proves you can have both success and soul-deep connection, t just requires the courage to choose yourself first. Through her coaching, podcast, programs, and upcoming app, Joan is helping women navigate their dating lives with confidence and clarity, proving that love after 40 isn't about settling, it's about designing the relationship that actually fits your life. | |||
| Why Gratitude Culture Keep Women Stuck | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:10:02 | |
In this episode of Not My Mama's Midlife, Pamela Sylvan explores the concept of 'sacred deception,' particularly focusing on how gratitude can be weaponized against authentic desires. She discusses the societal pressures faced by accomplished women and how they often suppress their true desires under the guise of gratitude. Pamela emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between appreciative and suppressive gratitude, encouraging listeners to embrace their authentic desires while still being grateful for their current circumstances. TAKEAWAYS
CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Sacred Deception 01:15 The Gratitude Weapon Explained 04:22 The Dangers of Weaponized Gratitude 06:35 Understanding Authentic Desire 08:00 Path to Authenticity and Gratitude Visit Pamela on Instagram | |||
| The Accomplished Woman's Secret Breaking Point | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:11:06 | |
In this episode, Pamela Sylvan explores the complex emotional landscape of accomplished women who, despite their external success, feel a deep sense of emptiness and disconnection from their authentic selves. She discusses the concept of 'beautiful lies' which are sophisticated self-deceptions that keep these women trapped in a cycle of achievement without fulfillment. She emphasizes the importance of reclaiming one's identity and authentic desires, advocating for a deeper, more transformative approach to personal growth that goes beyond traditional life coaching.
Sacred Deceptions Manual & Diagnostic - coming soon! | |||
| The Intelligence of Restlessness of Successful Women | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:18:08 | |
Join Pamela Sylvan in this enlightening episode of "Not My Mama's Midlife" as she delves into the often unspoken restlessness experienced by accomplished women. Discover how this feeling is not a flaw but a guide to your next level of personal evolution. Pamela shares insights from her 20+ years of experience, exploring the intelligence of restlessness and how it can lead to a more authentic and fulfilling life. Key Takeaways: Restlessness is a sign of growth, not dissatisfaction. The courage to follow your internal guidance can lead to profound transformation. Authentic living requires breaking free from societal expectations. Connect with Pamela on Instagram @pamelasylvanfire #AuthenticLiving #WomenEmpowerment #Restlessness If you found value in this episode, please share it with someone who might need to hear that their discomfort is not ingratitude but evolution. Subscribe for more insights and wisdom. | |||
| The Beautiful Prison of Success | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:20:31 | |
In this conversation, Pamela Sylvan shares her transformative journey towards authenticity, emphasizing the importance of breaking free from societal expectations and reclaiming one's true self. Through her personal experiences, including near-death moments, she highlights the struggles women face in nurturing roles and the necessity of self-activation and body intelligence in the quest for genuine happiness and fulfillment. Takeaways
Sound bites "Hiding was killing me." "I made a pact with life."" Become your own guru." Chapters 00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery 06:14 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations 11:32 Healing from Trauma and Reclaiming Self 16:54 The Power of Body Intelligence | |||
| Sistema Intelligence vs Social Conditioning. Which One Controls Your Life? | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:36:00 | |
In this conversation, Pamela Sylvan discusses the journey of personal transformation for women, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond social conditioning to embrace one's true self. She introduces the concept of Sistema Intelligence, which encourages women to trust their inner wisdom and make decisions that align with their authentic selves. The discussion highlights the need for a supportive community where women can share their experiences and empower each other to evolve and grow. Takeaways Women are often caught in a loop of healing and need to move on. Social conditioning can hinder personal growth and decision-making. Sistema Intelligence is about trusting your body's wisdom. It's essential to ask, 'How good can this get?' Many women feel pressured to conform to societal expectations. Personal evolution requires breaking free from old patterns. Decision-making should align with who you are becoming, not who you've been. Creating a supportive community is vital for growth. Embracing change can lead to a more fulfilling life. It's never too late to make significant life changes. Chapters 00:00 Embracing Change and Evolution 03:18 Systema Intelligence vs. Social Conditioning 12:00 Understanding Systema Intelligence 18:25 Decision Making: Cultural Conditioning vs. Systema Intelligence 26:05 The Call to Action and Personal Responsibility 35:25 Introduction to Fire Arrow Women and Community Healing 35:54 The Purpose of Personal Transformation 3-Day Journey | |||
| The Integration Imperative | 14 Jun 2025 | 00:48:40 | |
In this enlightening conversation, guest, Anahita Wanthi, and I explore the themes of sovereignty, authenticity, and the journey of women, particularly those aged 55 and above. We discuss the importance of claiming one's power, the integration of personal experiences, and the role of women in shaping the future. The dialogue emphasizes the need for self-acceptance, the wisdom that comes with age, and the significance of being present in every aspect of life. The conversation serves as a call to action for women to embrace their true selves and to contribute their unique gifts to the world. Anahita Wanthi is a Business Intuitive who transitioned from a Corporate Financial background into transformational leadership, spiritual guide, embodiment coach, and certified retreat leader with a profound connection to ancient wisdom and modern transformation. Rooted in the sacred feminine and the nourishing energy of the Great Mother Goddess, Anahita, a Ceremonialist and anchor of the unseen activates the body, mind, and soul through precision and devotion, weaving safety, softness, and spirit into every step of the journey. As well as 1:1 coaching, she leads immersive, transformative pilgrimages in sacred places, beginning with her upcoming 2025 retreat in Egypt — “Keys of Light: A Pilgrimage Through Kemet,” a powerful journey through ancient temples and spiritual activation. Following this, in May 2026, Anahita will guide two soul-deep retreats in Bali: “Resonance: A Sound & Soul Immersion,” exploring voice, rhythm, and sacred sound medicine; and an intimate Mother-Daughter retreat, designed to deepen connection, embodiment, and ceremony. Founder of The One Verse Collective, Anahita creates soulful communities and offerings that empower seekers and leaders to embody their highest truth and radiant purpose. Website: www.anahitawanthi.com Instagram: @anahita.wanthi + @oneversecollective Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Journeys 02:01 Transitioning from Corporate to Spiritual Work 05:44 The Struggle for Authenticity in Professional Spaces 09:33 The Exhaustion of Fragmented Identities 13:19 The Gift of Aging and Self-Acceptance 15:51 Women as New Influencers and Role Models 20:43 Integration of Wisdom and Energy in New Earth 24:23 The Importance of Integration 25:49 Devotion to Self and Daily Practices 28:35 Presence and Embodiment in Daily Life 32:20 Navigating Chaos and Finding Magic 35:59 Harnessing Innate Wisdom and Senses 39:28 Unpacking Our Innate Power 41:37 Embracing Your Calling and Impact Takeaways Claim your authority and stop pleasing others. Everyone is a walking library of wisdom. Fragmentation is exhausting; embrace your whole self. Authenticity is rooted in self-acceptance. Women in their 50s and up are the new influencers. You must actively pursue what you want in life. Life is a privilege; embrace it fully. Embodying presence means being whole and integrated. Chaos can aid in personal integration and growth. Women possess innate wisdom that surpasses technology. | |||
| Beyond Grandmother: Redefining Your Identity When That Role Never Comes | 31 May 2025 | 00:27:16 | |
In this episode of Not My Mama's Midlife, I explore the evolving identity of women in their sixties, challenging societal expectations and the pressures of traditional milestones. I discusse the 'assumption trap' that women face regarding family roles and the importance of redefining legacy beyond biological ties. The value of wisdom and knowledge passed down through generations is emphasized and encourages women to create meaningful impacts in their communities. | |||
| The Art of Closet Shopping | 29 May 2025 | 00:43:29 | |
Closet shopping expert Rebecca Rowe helps us with the challenges of excavating our personal style, wardrobe management, and the importance of having a stylist, especially during life transitions. We discuss the common dilemma of having too many clothes yet feeling like there's nothing to wear, and how to identify whether the issue lies in styling or shopping habits. The conversation emphasizes the joy of shopping, the influence of past generations on personal style, and the significance of local boutiques. Rebecca shares insights on building a capsule wardrobe tailored to individual lifestyles and offers advice for older women navigating style changes. The episode invites you to embrace your beautiful body and practice confidence through fashion. Rebecca's Website: www.rebeccarowe.ca Chapters 00:10 Understanding Personal Styling 03:34 The Necessity of a Stylist 05:34 The Closet Dilemma 06:21 Identifying Styling vs. Shopping Problems 07:22 Decluttering for a New Lifestyle 08:18 Common Style Mistakes 10:14 Intentional Shopping Tips 13:54 The Joy of Scouting for Clothes 14:50 Influences on Personal Style 17:44 Aligning Style with Personal Narrative 19:26 Using Clothing as Armour 21:00 Creating a Capsule Wardrobe 22:43 Experimenting with New Styles 23:55 Embracing Fashion Risks 26:17 Redefining Age and Style 27:56 The Power of Local Boutiques 31:34 Overcoming Fashion Vulnerability 34:55 Shifting Perspectives on Body Image 38:20 Finding Your Signature Style Today's Sponsors Soul Food Book & Digital Card Deck - www.soulfooddeck.com She The Mighty - Join us for a free one month trial using coupon code: psfreemonth (www.shethemighty.com) | |||
| The Gifts Of Our 50s | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:15:37 | |
The crisis we hear about as we approach our 50s is steeped in not knowing who we are and what's still to come. In this solo episode, I talk about this special moment and how to look at it in a new, empowering way.
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| The Layers and the Laughter of Life | 01 May 2024 | 00:51:36 | |
This week's guest, Brandy BeBe House, is the Queen of the Meme. Her social posts are quirky and illicit reactions from many about the reality of life.
Join as we uncover the layers that blind us to life's beauty and fun and what possibilities lay ahead for you.
Follow Brandy in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandyL.House?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Instagram: @be_divine2022
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| The Reality of Making Tough Life Choices | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:41:06 | |
Wendy Amell was raised in Eastern Ontario, Canada, a woman travelling through life solo, and is a mother and grandmother.
A former entrepreneur, bodybuilder, flight attendant and bus driver gave her the experience and built up her curiosity to venture further afield.
She's a beautiful example of what it means to follow your bliss while there's still time and energy. And at this stage of life, Wendy is not done yet. Listen in as she shares what it means to live the life of an adventurer.
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| Taking Control of the Next Level of Your Journey | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:56:31 | |
Kirsten Foss possesses a profound understanding of the sales & profitability challenges that confront spa and wellness entrepreneurs. Recognizing the intriguing parallels between understanding "numbers" in business and discovering one's Numerology Leadership Code, Kirsten seamlessly integrates business expertise with soul work as a Certified Numerologist. Dedicated to empowering spa & wellness owners to unlock their highest potential, she offers invaluable insights to help them achieve their personal and professional aspirations.
Her website: www.kirstenfoss.com
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| Breaking The Pattern of Survival | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:53:46 | |
This episode unfolds the excavation of the essence of survival of our Mama's so we could thrive and owning the energy of that essence.
Guest, Gina Hatzis A recovering journalist, has spent the past 30 years as an award winning global Corporate and Public Speaker, specializing in soulful leadership, conscious communication and epic empowerment.
She’s also an author, speaking & performance coach, as well as a confidence crusader for women during their MidLife Awakening.
Gina’s viral video, The Too Much Woman, amassed over 50 million views overnight, birthing the Too Much Woman Movement, her first book and a global Tour spanning North and South America and landing in Europe.
She was named Top Inspirational Speaker by Speaker Slam in 2021, Woman of the Year by Soulful Image Magazine and was featured in a Los Angeles article as 1 of the 3 most important events to empower women in 2019 alongside the Women's March and the #MeToo Movement.
She lives in Toronto, Canada with her two teens and thrives on coffee, carbs and carpool karaoke!
GINA'S SITE: www.ginahatzis.com
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| F*ck You Energy | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:07:25 | |
Dysregulation, dysfunctional emotions, attitudes, mindset, etc, kill our best intentions to execute our desires fully.
Listen in as I share the f u energy concept and how to apply it to your life.
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| Dealing With Creative Energy Overwhelm | 10 Feb 2024 | 00:07:33 | |
A short, yet powerful discussion on what happens when you don't fully give your creative spirit a hard 'Yes'.
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| Echoes From The Goddess Of Self-Care | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:51:04 | |
Alice is a global leader and influencer in the world of women's holistic fitness and has enhanced the lives of countless thousands with her uniquely feminine movement fusion.
As an exhausted, disempowered single mother of a baby girl 22 years ago, she had an awakening and realized the importance of all women being connected to their innate Feminine energy in order to heal and be truly empowered.
By combining her many years in the fitness industry with her professional belly dance experience and her yogic up-bringing, she created a fusion style of movement called Bellyfit®, designed specifically for the female body that’s being taught and enjoyed by thousands of women around the world.
Alice is now happily married, the star of over 40 female focused workout videos, a devoted homemaker, and a sought-after presenter and speaker.
She continues to inspire and motivate women of all ages and sizes to move in a way that makes them feel amazing and helps them connect with and express the beautiful, powerful feminine energy that lives within.
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| How to Trigger The Freedom In Your 2nd & 3rd Half Of Life | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:49:05 | |
Jay Joseph Duncan, is a first generation West Indian. She was born in Vancouver BC to her Trinidadian parents. Teaching brought her father to Canada and the family settled in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island when she was 3 years old. In 1981, Jay moved to Victoria to obtain a psychology education then a business certificate specializing in marketing.
Jay has been passionate about supporting people through emotionally vulnerable events and for the past 21 years has worked as a Birth Doula and Childbirth educator in the Greater Victoria area.
She is proud to have served over 500 families during the births of their babies. It was a job you never got bored of because each person, family and birthing experience was so unique.
Although she calls her self “semi-retired” that typically means that she’s lightened her load (mainly in doula work) in order to open new doors for growth and enlightenment.
Jay remains a staunch advocate for the diversity of birthing families and has begun her journey of a Community Herbalist in order to use her knowledge to benefit those going through their birthing and postpartum journeys.
She has been married to her Calgary born husband, Nick for the past 27 years and have brought two amazing children into this world who are now young adults. Jay rounds out her life pursuing art, hiking with her dog, cycling, skiing, going to movies, enjoying good food and belly laughs with family and friends and being greatful that she’s able to wake up in a gorgeous place like Victoria everyday.
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| Silver Strands & Bold Stands: The New Age of Audacious Living | 21 Jan 2024 | 00:07:36 | |
You’ve probably heard it before – the age-old expectations of how one should look and act at a certain stage in life. But guess what? The rules have changed, or better yet, we're changing them! No longer are we bound to that outdated notion of “looking our age.” We live in a time where gray hair isn’t just accepted, it’s celebrated – it's the da bomb!
Listen in as host, Pamela Sylvan, shares what midlife and beyond can truly be about.
Today's episode is sponsored by:
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| How Whispers Of The Past Can Fuel A New You | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:44:56 | |
In this episode of Not My Mama's Midlife, guest Elian Haan leads the way with her intimate story of watching her mother live a diminished life right until the end.
Elian specializes in executive midlife and transformation coaching & mentoring. Elian supports her clients through existing challenges & obstacles in life and offers a healthy and balanced path forwards with innovative tools, proven techniques, and individually designed exercises.
Known for her straightforward “Coach Approach”, Elian shares her life lessons with a good dose of joy, humor, and energy. She helps people "Get their Sexy Back & Get Better at Life" through in person & virtual private sessions, group coaching, workshops, webinars, exercise & and fitness, and speaking events.
Elian is a Bestseller & Award-Winning Author, TV show host of "Elian's Joy" and Motivational Speaker. Elian has spent most of her professional life in the fitness and wellness industry and is a Fowler International Life and Master Coach with a yoga studio and private practice in Texas. After years of counseling and somatic work, her expertise lies in trauma informed care, addiction recovery, work-life balance, grief, PTSD and anxiety intervention.
Elian's website: www.elianhaan.com
Today's episode is sponsored by: Mojoresources.ca
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| 10 Strategies For An Expanded Midlife Experience | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:16:56 | |
Are you tired of the midlife crisis stereotype? Ready to embrace your expanded midlife experience with style and sass? In this episode, I'm serving up some unconventional strategies for navigating the murky waters of middle age. From embracing your inner rebel to saying "so long" to societal norms, let's shake things up and make midlife your own personal playground. So grab a drink, kick back, and get ready to redefine what it means to be fabulous at any age. Let's dive in with these 10 strategies for an expanded midlife experience.
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| New Year, New You | 06 Jan 2024 | 00:08:29 | |
Pamela Sylvan shares the insight of our pot of time and its ability to shift us into great transformation
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