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| Healing Autoimmune, Money Wounds & Midlife Purpose: Kristen Renee on the 12-Element Framework l EP41 | 04 Jun 2026 | 01:02:46 | |
What if the chronic pain, exhaustion, and stuckness you're feeling isn't just physical — and the solution isn't another diet, supplement, or protocol?
In this episode, Odilia sits down with author, speaker, and transformational coach Kristen Renee to explore the radical idea that lasting healing — physical, emotional, and financial — requires us to address the whole person. After a decade of autoimmune disease and a financial crisis in her forties, Kristen developed a 12-principle framework that bridges the spiritual with the practical, helping busy midlife women create real, lasting change without overhauling their entire lives overnight.
This conversation is for you if you've tried everything and still feel like something is missing. IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: • Why you can't manifest or find your purpose when you're living in survival mode • The overnight healing events that proved the mind-body connection is real • How suppressed emotions and trauma show up as physical symptoms in the body • The masculine/feminine energy imbalance driving burnout in midlife women • How to start a body scan practice even when you've never felt connected to your body • Why healing your environment — including your home and your food — matters • The 12-week framework that gently folds healing into your real, busy life • Finding your purpose in midlife and the 'pre-purpose steps' that make it possible RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Kristen's book: The Elements of Healing — available on Amazon (author name: Kristen Renee) • Upcoming book: Healing the Money Wound • Louise Hay — You Can Heal Your Life • Gabor Maté — on trauma and autoimmune disease in women CONNECT WITH KRISTEN: • Website: www.kristenreneehealing.com • Instagram : @kristenreneehealing • Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KRISTENRENEEREBUILDING?locale=en_GB • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kristenreneerebuilding • YouTube: @kristenreneerebuilds • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kristen-appleby • Amazon Author Page: Search 'Kristen Renee' on Amazon midlife healing, autoimmune healing, mind-body connection, trauma healing, women's health midlife, burnout recovery, healing framework, Kristen Renee, The Elements of Healing, midlife awakening, feminine energy, purpose in midlife, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, emotional healing Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Functioning Is Not Thriving: Late ADHD & Autism Diagnosis, Burnout & Finding Freedom in Midlife l EP40 | 23 May 2026 | 00:59:25 | |
Have you ever felt like you were working twice as hard as everyone else — just to cope? If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive," struggled with overwhelm, burnout, or that nagging sense of being different without knowing why — this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odilia sits down with Isobel Lepist — ADHD coach, neuro-inclusion consultant, and founder of At the Millpond — who built an extraordinary international career across the UK, Angola, Berlin, and The Hague, while privately exhausted and masked.
At 52, Isobel received a dual diagnosis of ADHD and Autism — a moment she describes as equal parts relief and grief. Relief, because her life finally made sense. Grief, for the decades spent blaming herself for neurological differences.
In this episode: • Why high-achieving women are so frequently missed in ADHD and autism diagnosis • What masking really is — and what it costs you over decades • How burnout is an access issue, not a character flaw • The link between ADHD, dopamine, impulsivity, and relationship vulnerability • Why "functioning" does not mean thriving • Practical strategies for nervous system regulation, executive function, and building a life that works with your brain
Whether you suspect you may be neurodivergent, are in burnout recovery, or simply feel like you've never quite been able to keep up the way others seem to — this conversation will leave you feeling deeply seen.
🌐 Connect with Isobel Lepist: Website: www.atthemillpond.co.uk LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isobel-lepist-a0b72a43 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583383604976 Novel (The Event by I.G. Lepist): Available on Amazon Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| How to Rebuild Your Life After Loss|Betsy Ronel on Grief, Resilience and Midlife Reinvention l EP31 | 14 Mar 2026 | 00:50:58 | |
How do you rebuild your life after unimaginable loss? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, I sit down with Betsy Ronel, real estate broker, podcast host of Heavens to Betsy, and an inspiring example of resilience. At just 40 years old, Betsy lost her husband while pregnant and suddenly found herself raising her children alone while navigating overwhelming grief. Over the next decade, she slowly rebuilt her life, faced the realities of grief head-on, and eventually started a brand-new career at 48. But Betsy’s story isn’t just about loss. It’s about reinvention, humour, courage, and the unexpected freedom that comes with midlife. In this deeply honest and often hilarious conversation, Betsy shares how she learned to move forward while carrying grief, why midlife is actually an awakening, and what women need to know about rebuilding their lives after trauma. In this episode we discuss:
Key Takeaway Grief doesn’t disappear. But with time, courage, and support, it can become part of your story rather than the end of it. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PMXIxecFO3oH7yFQvmyWV Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/betsyronellifeandrealestate/?hl=en Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Why Self-Forgiveness Might Be the Key to Midlife Wellness l EP 30 | 07 Mar 2026 | 00:37:54 | |
In this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, Odilia sits down with Leslie to explore what it really takes to rebuild your health, self-esteem, and relationship with your body in midlife. For decades, Leslie struggled with low self-worth, emotional eating, trauma, and the endless cycle of dieting. Like many women, she tried every approach imaginable—from popular diet programs to quick-fix solutions—only to find herself back in the same patterns. During the quiet reflection of the pandemic, Leslie began looking inward instead of trying to “fix” her body. Through journaling, forgiveness, mindset work, and small daily habits, she gradually transformed her relationship with food, wellness, and herself. Today, Leslie is in her 50s, stronger than ever, managing Crohn’s disease through lifestyle choices and helping other midlife women create sustainable health habits that actually work. This episode is an honest conversation about healing, resilience, and the reality of starting again in midlife. In This Episode We Discuss
Key Takeaways ✨ Healing often begins with self-forgiveness Connect with Leslie Instagram: Leslie_A_Wilson If This Episode Resonated If this conversation spoke to you, please consider: ⭐ Subscribing to the podcast Your support helps more women discover these conversations. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| How to Trust Yourself Again in Midlife | Somatic Healing, Self-Trust & The Gene Keys with Shauna Hawkes l EP29 | 28 Feb 2026 | 00:41:43 | |
If you’ve reached midlife and found yourself feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step — this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation on The Midlife Awakening, I’m joined by embodiment mentor Shauna Hawkes to explore:
We talk honestly about the “go, go, go” culture women live in — motherhood, careers, responsibilities — and how that often disconnects us from our bodies and intuition. Shauna shares simple, practical tools you can start using immediately, including:
If you’re navigating a midlife crossroads and wondering: This conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Connect with Shauna: If this episode resonated, please share it with a friend and leave a review — it helps more women find this space. And as always, take care of your heart. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| How to Trust Your Intuition and Rebalance Your Feminine Energy in Midlife during Pisces Season l EP28 | 21 Feb 2026 | 00:15:36 | |
Pisces Season is here — and it’s time to reconnect with your intuition. From February 19th to March 20th, we are in the final sign of the zodiac — a season of spirituality, healing, creativity and deep inner reflection. In this episode, I talk about:
If you’ve been:
This episode is for you. Plus, I share a personal story about the moment I realised I had ignored my intuition — and what it taught me. ✨ Pisces season is your invitation to slow down, soften, and trust yourself again. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| EMDR Therapy, Childhood Trauma & Attachment in Midlife | Healing During Perimenopause with Mia Von Scha l EP27 | 14 Feb 2026 | 00:43:50 | |
Why does childhood trauma resurface during perimenopause? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, OdIlia speaks with trauma specialist and child therapist Mia Von Scha about healing unresolved childhood trauma in midlife and how attachment patterns formed in early childhood affect adult relationships and parenting. As hormonal changes during perimenopause shrink our “window of tolerance,” many women find old emotional wounds resurfacing. This conversation explores why that happens — and what you can do about it. We dive into:
If you’ve ever wondered whether your childhood experiences are still affecting your health, relationships, or parenting today, this episode offers both clarity and hope. Healing is possible — at any age. 🔗 Learn more about Mia’s work: www.transformationalparenting.guru Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/transformationalparenting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransformationalParenting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TransformationalParenting Tiktok : @transformparents
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| Rapid Transformational Therapy and the Subconscious Mind I Vanessa Mearns l EP26 | 07 Feb 2026 | 01:32:30 | |
Midlife is often the moment when old patterns, beliefs, and coping mechanisms stop working — not because something is wrong with you, but because your subconscious is ready for change. In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, host Odilia Judith speaks with Vanessa Mearns, a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner and holistic therapist, about how subconscious beliefs shape our confidence, sense of safety, relationships, and how we experience our bodies in midlife. Vanessa explains how RTT works by accessing the subconscious mind — where long-held patterns are formed — allowing real, embodied change rather than surface-level insight. This conversation explores why midlife can be such a powerful gateway for transformation and how rewiring the subconscious creates shifts that feel natural, not forced. Odilia also shares her personal experience of RTT and the unexpected changes she noticed afterward, including increased confidence, feeling safer in her body, greater peace in family relationships, and physical shifts that came without trying to “fix” anything. Episode Content
ABOUT THE GUEST Vanessa Mearns is a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner and holistic therapist with over 20 years’ experience in the wellness and therapeutic space. Her work integrates subconscious healing, nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, hypnotherapy, CBT, and NLP to support deep, lasting transformation. Vanessa works with clients internationally, offering one-to-one sessions, corporate wellbeing solutions, and immersive retreats. 🌐 Website: https://www.mindful-ness.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindful_ness.uk?igsh=eWl4eXU0aTVta3l1 Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| This Isn’t a Midlife Crisis — It’s a Midlife Awakening l EP25 | 31 Jan 2026 | 00:17:25 | |
What if what we’ve been calling a midlife crisis is actually something very different? In this episode, I slow things down and talk about what a midlife awakening really is — especially for those of us who are early in the journey and wondering what on earth is happening to our bodies, emotions, and lives. Many women enter midlife feeling confused, exhausted, emotional, or disconnected from the life they once built — often without any understanding of how perimenopause, hormones, trauma, and identity shifts are all happening at the same time. Because we were never taught about this phase of life, it can feel isolating and even frightening. In this episode, I share:
I also share parts of my own awakening journey — including how self-love, boundaries, and no longer caring what others think became unexpected gifts of midlife. This episode is an invitation to stop judging yourself and start understanding what your body, nervous system, and soul may be asking of you. You’re not broken. You’re not failing. ✨ If this episode resonates, you’re warmly invited to join The Midlife Awakening community — a safe, supportive space where women can connect, share, and navigate this journey together. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Authenticity, Belonging & the Midlife Awakening l EP24 | 24 Jan 2026 | 00:12:24 | |
Aquarius Season & the Midlife Awakening: Letting the Masks Fall As we move into Aquarius season (20 January – 18/19 February), the collective energy begins to shift — away from duty, expectation, and conformity, and toward authenticity, truth, and freedom. In this episode, I explore how Aquarius season mirrors what a midlife awakening really is: We talk about why midlife often feels uncomfortable before it feels empowering, how our need for belonging can lead us to abandon parts of ourselves, and why this season invites us to gently loosen the masks we’ve been wearing — especially as women, mothers, partners, and professionals. Drawing on reflections around authenticity, courage, and vulnerability — including insights inspired by Brené Brown — this episode is an invitation to get curious rather than judgemental about who you’re becoming. If you’ve been feeling restless, disconnected, or quietly questioning your life, this conversation will remind you that you’re not broken — you’re waking up. 🌬 In This Episode, We Explore:
🧠 Journal Prompts to Reflect On:
🤍 Join the Community If healing, reflection, and shared growth speak to you, I’d love to welcome you into my Substack community. This month, we’re reading Marie Kondo’s book, starting Friday 22 January, with:
You’ll find the link to join in the show notes. 🌟 Final Thought Midlife isn’t the beginning of the end. Thank you for listening. If this episode resonated, please share it with someone who might need to hear it. ✨ Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s an awakening. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Why I’m Not Doing New Year’s Resolutions (And What I’m Doing Instead) l EP23 | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:16:53 | |
Is January really the right time to start over? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, I’m gently questioning the pressure we all feel at the start of the year to overhaul our lives — especially when we’re exhausted, it’s still winter, and real life hasn’t magically paused. We talk about why January can feel like trying to sprint through peanut butter, how nature actually supports rest and reflection right now, and why forcing big changes too early often leads to burnout instead of transformation. I’m also sharing how I’m approaching this year differently — not through rigid New Year’s resolutions, but by choosing one guiding word: Health — across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Rather than rushing into action, I’m using the time between now and the Spring Equinox as a research and recalibration phase:
We explore how sustainable change happens through systems, environment, and compassion, not willpower — from meal planning and budgeting to healthier swaps that don’t feel like punishment. I also introduce this month’s book for the Midlife Awakening Substack Community: ✨ This episode is for you if:
You don’t have to rush. 🔗 Join the Community If you’d like to explore the book, seasonal inner work, and reflective prompts with us, you’re warmly invited to join the Midlife Awakening community on Substack: Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| How to Protect Your Energy During the Holidays : Capricorn Season & Boundaries l EP22 | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:16:03 | |
As we move into Capricorn season, many of us start feeling the pull to slow down, reflect, and reassess how we’re really living — especially as the year comes to a close. In this final episode of Season Two of The Midlife Awakening, I explore how Capricorn season invites us to look honestly at our boundaries, our energy, and the structures of our lives — particularly during the festive period, when expectations around family, tradition, and togetherness can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about: • What Capricorn season is and how its Saturn-ruled energy supports structure, responsibility, and self-respect This episode is for you if you’re feeling tired, stretched thin, or quietly craving more space — and if you’re ready to move into the New Year with stronger foundations, clearer boundaries, and deeper self-trust. ✨ Season Two Finale Until then, take care of your heart, honour your energy, and remember — self-respect is not selfish. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Perimenopause Symptoms, Stress & Root Cause Healing | Naturopath Kate Driver l EP39 | 09 May 2026 | 00:48:34 | |
Are your symptoms trying to tell you something? If you've been dealing with anxiety, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, or digestive issues in your 40s — this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, host Odilia sits down with Kate Driver — naturopath with over 25 years of clinical experience and founder of The PeriMenopause Practitioner. Kate has personally navigated perimenopause twice, overcoming nervous system dysregulation, histamine intolerance, thyroid dysfunction, and burnout. She now helps women around the world understand the root causes of their midlife symptoms — and heal naturally. 🌐 Connect with Kate Driver: Website: https://theperimenopausepractitioner.com/ Free Masterclass: https://kate-driver-naturopath.newzenler.com/f/the-midlife-fatigue-fix-5-day-workshop-may Facebook Community (Perimenopause & Menopause Holistic Support): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1659127120790375 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katedriver8874 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-driver-65a062bb/ Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Loving Your Midlife Body: Small Shifts, Real Healing & Reclaiming Your Energy l EP21 | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:21:07 | |
In this week’s off-the-cuff episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia opens up about something so many women struggle with but rarely say out loud — our midlife bodies. After decades of self-criticism, unrealistic expectations, and diet culture conditioning, midlife invites us into a completely different relationship with ourselves. In this honest and intimate conversation, Odelia shares how she’s learning to love her body after years of self-loathing, and how tuning into her body’s needs has changed everything. This episode explores:
You’ll also hear the real-life habits Odelia has adopted — from switching her morning coffee to dandelion tea, to eating breakfast within 30 minutes of waking, to daily walks and rebounding — and how these tiny choices have made a noticeable difference. This episode is a gentle reminder that your body has carried you through so much, and it deserves to be loved, nourished, and honoured — especially in midlife. ✨ Resources Mentioned
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| Alcohol Freedom in Midlife: The Science-Based Method That Changed Jacki’s Life l EP20 | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:36:31 | |
In today’s powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia sits down with Alcohol Freedom Coach Jacki Fleniken, who went from drinking 12–13 beers a day to living completely alcohol-free — not through willpower, shame, or restriction, but through a science-based method that rewired her beliefs, neural pathways, and emotional patterns around drinking. Jacki’s story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. After hitting emotional rock bottom, she realised that alcohol wasn’t helping her cope — it was controlling her life. A heartbreaking wake-up call at a celebration of life pushed her to ask the question: What followed was a transformational journey of self-inquiry, neuroscience-based tools, subconscious reprogramming, and a commitment to understanding the root beliefs driving her drinking. Today, she helps others find freedom — not just sobriety — from alcohol, nicotine, gambling, and more. If you’re sober-curious, struggling quietly, or simply wondering if your relationship with alcohol is still serving you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. ⭐ What We Cover in This Episode
Explore her work or book a free call: https://www.coachingbyjacki.com/index.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackifleniken/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jacki.fleniken.2025 Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/jacki-fleniken-89a751353 Exclusive for listeners: Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| From Shadow Work to Expansion: Your Midlife Shift Into Sagittarius Season l EP19 | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:25:22 | |
In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, we explore the powerful transition from the deep emotional work of Scorpio season into the expansive, hopeful energy of Sagittarius season. Scorpio has taken many of us into the depths — shadow work, subconscious patterns, emotional truths, and the parts of ourselves we’ve long suppressed. And in today’s episode, I share my own personal breakthrough: discovering the Golden Shadow and realising I’ve spent most of my life hiding a part of myself that has always wanted to be expressed. From childhood memories of singing and dancing to an unexpected emotional reaction while watching The Greatest Showman, Scorpio season revealed something I could no longer deny — and it changed everything. Now, as we step into Sagittarius season (22 Nov–21 Dec), the energy shifts. Where Scorpio takes us inward, Sagittarius invites us outward — into possibility, belief, expansion, spirituality, self-trust and fun. This season calls you to ask: ✨ What could my life be now? We’ll explore:
This is your invitation to reclaim joy, explore new philosophies, try new adventures, reconnect with your spiritual roots, or simply allow yourself to breathe and integrate everything you’ve just moved through. You’ve done the deep work. 💛 Connect with Me If this episode resonated, I’d love to hear what your Scorpio season revealed, or what you’re hoping to explore this Sagittarius season. Thank you for being here. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Redesign Your Life and Love What You Do Again | with Tessa Grint l EP 18 | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:47:34 | |
In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Awakening, I sit down with Tessa Grint — leadership coach, business consultant, and founder of Light Me Up. After spending 17 years in the corporate world, Tessa found herself completely burnt out and chasing a promotion she didn’t even want. That breakdown became her breakthrough — the moment she realised success isn’t about job titles or LinkedIn updates, but about alignment. Now, Tessa helps women reconnect with who they truly are, discover their zone of genius, and redesign their working lives so they can thrive — not just survive. Together, we talk about: If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that looks good on paper but feels wrong in your body, this conversation is your reminder that you have the power to change it — one conscious step at a time. 🌙 Mentioned in this Episode:
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| Shadow Work in Midlife: Becoming Whole Through Inner Healing l EP 17 | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:22:42 | |
Shadow Work in Midlife: Becoming Whole Through Inner Healing Discover how shadow work helps you heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self during midlife. With Jungian wisdom, synchronicities, and self-awareness. Midlife has a way of bringing everything to the surface — old patterns, unhealed wounds, and parts of ourselves we’ve long ignored. But it’s not a breakdown — it’s an awakening. In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odilia explores what shadow work in midlife really means and how it can help you become whole again. Drawing from the teachings of Carl Jung, we discuss the process of individuation — where the conscious and unconscious parts of the self reunite, leading to deeper authenticity and peace. You’ll learn why midlife often stirs up emotional intensity, how to recognise the good and bad aspects of your shadow, and how synchronicities — those little signs from the universe — guide you toward what’s ready to heal. Odilia also shares her personal reflections around shame, vulnerability, and the power of softening, along with practical tools to begin your own Seasonal Inner Work this cycle. Whether you’re feeling stuck, seeking meaning, or noticing the same emotional patterns resurfacing, this episode will remind you that everything showing up now is here to lead you home — to your wholeness. 💫 In This Episode:
“Shadow work isn’t just about facing what’s broken — it’s about reclaiming what’s been hidden. The parts of you that are waiting to be seen, felt, and loved back into wholeness.” ✨ Mentioned in This Episode: The Awakened Community (Soft Launch — Monday) Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Awakening to Self Love - Stepping into your Divine Feminine with Lilli Bewley l EP 16 | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:43:45 | |
Reconnecting with your feminine energy and finding real love after healing. In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Awakening, we dive into the world of love, healing, and dating after 40 with Lilli Bewley — a Dating Coach and creator of The Feminine Dating Archetype Quiz. Lilli’s story is one of profound transformation. After years of following all the “rules” of success — the career, the relationship, the life that looked perfect on paper — she found herself feeling disconnected, unseen, and unfulfilled. Hitting rock bottom became the moment that cracked her open to healing, self-love, and a whole new way of experiencing intimacy. Today, Lilli helps women rewrite their love stories — not by chasing love, but by awakening to the truth that love is something we become. In this conversation, we explore: This episode is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to open your heart again — and that love, in its truest form, begins when we stop betraying ourselves. 💖 Mentioned in This Episode:
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| MM - You Are Not Broken: Sam’s Midlife Awakening Story l EP15 | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:11:24 | |
In this week’s Monday Motivations episode, I’m sharing a deeply moving story sent in by one of our listeners — Sam — whose midlife awakening began through pain, loss, and ultimately, profound transformation. Sam’s story is about learning to listen to her body after years of struggling with endometriosis, navigating grief after a hysterectomy, and rediscovering purpose through healing and coaching other women. Through her journey, she reminds us that midlife isn’t a breakdown — it’s a breaking open. 💜 Key themes:
Sam’s journey is a powerful reminder that we are never truly broken — we are simply being remade. 🎧 Tune in to The Midlife Awakening Podcast for this week’s Monday Motivations and let her story inspire you to trust your own unfolding. Sam Halliwell is an Endometriosis Coach and creator of The Embodied Alchemy Method™, a holistic coaching approach that helps women with endometriosis heal from the inside out. Blending mind–body awareness, emotional healing, and nervous-system support, Sam guides women to move beyond managing symptoms and rediscover their power, purpose, and connection to themselves. Her work was born from her own lived experience of endometriosis, infertility, and midlife transformation, and her mission is to show that true healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but remembering the wisdom within. Website: www.theendocoach.co.uk FB: https://www.facebook.com/samanthahalliwellcoaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/sam_theendocoach/ Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Rebuilding After Heartbreak: Miranda Roos on Self-Worth, Attachment, and Finding Healing in the Messy Middle l EP 14 | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:33:01 | |
Heartbreak changes us—but it doesn’t mean we’re broken. In this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening, I sit down with Miranda Roos, a South African–born lawyer turned award-winning photographer, writer, and emotional alchemist. Miranda is the author of The Empty Drawer, a raw and honest breakup survival guide born from her own lived experience of loss, love, and rediscovery. We talk about what it really means to rebuild yourself after heartbreak—not from a pedestal, but from the messy middle. Miranda shares openly about:
Miranda’s story will resonate with anyone who has had to rebuild after loss—whether the death of a loved one or the unraveling of a relationship that once felt like home. If you’ve ever wondered how to carry grief with more grace, how to stop chasing love that hurts, and how to find your way back to yourself—you’ll find so much wisdom in this conversation. 📖 Grab Miranda’s book, The Empty Drawer, and her breakup journals on Amazon (link below). And remember: just because you’re heartbroken doesn’t mean you’re broken. 🔗 Resources & Links
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| Attachment Styles Explained: Healing Relationships in Libra Season l EP 13 | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:23:20 | |
Attachment style test https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/ Libra Season (September 22 – October 22) is here, bringing its Venus-ruled focus on love, harmony, and connection. This is the time of year when relationships take center stage — and often, so do the patterns that make them feel complicated. In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, I’m breaking down attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant — and explaining how each one shapes the way we love, connect, and handle conflict. You’ll hear real-life examples of how attachment styles show up in relationships, and why Libra Season is the perfect time to reflect on your patterns. We’ll explore:
If you’ve ever wondered why you crave closeness, pull away from intimacy, or feel stuck in a push-pull dynamic — this episode will give you clarity, compassion, and tools for healing. Libra energy invites us to create balance, reciprocity, and authentic connection — and this is the perfect season to start. 💌 Free resource: Get my 5 Journal Prompts to Begin Your Midlife Awakening when you subscribe to my Substack. The link is in the show notes. If this episode resonates, share it with a friend, and follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next. And as always — take care of your heart. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Monday Motivations introduces Davina McCall l EP 12 | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:09:54 | |
In this Monday Motivations episode, I share the powerful midlife story of Davina McCall — a woman who has lived through addiction, fame, heartbreak, and a near-death health crisis, only to rise again and again with courage and clarity. From her turbulent childhood and struggle with heroin, to becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable TV presenters, to her recent advocacy for women’s health and her recovery from brain surgery — Davina’s journey is proof that it’s never too late to begin again. Her story reminds us that:
💡 What part of Davina’s journey resonates with you? Could this be your moment to begin again? If you’d like to share your own story of resilience or midlife transformation, you can find the details in the show notes — you may be featured in a future Monday Motivations episode. 💜 Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Surviving Postpartum Depression & Anxiety: One Mum's Story of Overdose, Recovery & Fighting for Better Perinatal Care l EP38 | 07 May 2026 | 00:56:38 | |
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and a suicide attempt. Please take care of yourself. Support resources are listed below. What if the darkest moment of your life became the thing that saved another mother? In this deeply honest episode of The Midlife Awakening, host Odilia sits down with Stef — mum of two, survivor of severe postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, and co-founder of perinatal wellbeing campaign Brighter Skies — for one of the most important conversations this podcast has ever had. Stef's story begins with the traumatic induction birth of her son Harlan. Within weeks she was battling an unrelenting mental health crisis that would lead to a suicide attempt, an inpatient stay at a mother and baby unit she didn't know existed, and ultimately a mission to ensure no other family faces what hers did — alone and uninformed. She has since navigated postnatal depression a second time, and she is here to make sure no mother has to find her way through the dark on her own.
Disclaimer: The Midlife Awakening Podcast is for informational and storytelling purposes only. Nothing shared in this episode constitutes medical, psychological, or clinical advice. We are not qualified healthcare professionals. Please seek support from your GP, midwife, or a qualified mental health professional if you are struggling. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Nutrition, Neurodiversity, and Thriving in Midlife with Arianna Morgan l EP 11 | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:52:07 | |
What happens when your body forces you to stop—and your mind demands a new way forward? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, I’m joined by health and nutrition coach Arianna Morgan, whose story of resilience and reinvention will speak to so many of us navigating midlife. Arianna’s journey began with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at 33, followed by corporate burnout and, later, an ADHD and autism diagnosis in her 40s. Through these challenges, she discovered the profound connection between lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing—and learned how to rebuild her life from the inside out. Together we talk about:
Arianna’s story is a powerful reminder that midlife is not an ending—it’s a chance to realign, reclaim our energy, and begin again. 🌿 Connect with Arianna:
🎧 If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and review the podcast—it helps other women find these conversations. And don’t forget to share it with a friend who might need a gentle reminder that she’s not alone. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Melinda Messenger: From Burnout to Midlife Rebirth l EP 010 | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:08:06 | |
In this Monday Motivations episode, we explore the powerful midlife transformation of Melinda Messenger — a woman once known for her fame and television career, who walked away from it all after reaching breaking point. Behind the glamour, Melinda faced burnout, the collapse of her marriage, and financial struggles that forced her to completely rethink her life. Through courage and inner work, she retrained as a psychotherapist and dream guide, choosing authenticity, healing, and alignment over public expectation. Her story is a reminder that collapse is not the end — it can be the doorway to your true calling. If Melinda’s journey inspires you, I’d love to hear your reflections. And if you have a story of resilience or transformation to share, you could be featured in a future Monday Motivations episode — details are in the show notes. 💜 Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Healing Childhood Trauma & Embracing Imperfection in Parenting with Mia Von Scha l EP 009 | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:43:50 | |
In this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia sits down with child therapist and trauma specialist Mia Von Scha to explore how unresolved childhood trauma resurfaces in midlife — especially during perimenopause — and how we can begin to heal. Mia shares her expertise on attachment theory, EMDR, and the importance of rupture and repair in parenting. Together, we discuss why it’s not only okay to mess up as a parent, but how those moments of repair actually teach our children resilience and emotional regulation. Key insights from this episode:
This conversation is both comforting and hopeful, reminding us that healing is possible at any age — and that our journey toward wholeness can also be a profound gift to our children and future generations. 🔗 Learn more about Mia’s work at transformationalparenting.guru or follow her: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformationalparenting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransformationalParenting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TransformationalParenting Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-von-scha-0a5b431/ Tiktok: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mia-von-scha-0a5b431/ Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Monday Motivations and Louise Hay l EP 008 | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:08:38 | |
✨ In this Monday Motivations episode, we explore the extraordinary midlife transformation of Louise Hay — a woman who went from a childhood of trauma and hardship to becoming one of the most influential figures in the self-help movement. Louise didn’t publish her first book until she was 50, and in her 60s she founded Hay House Publishing, building a global legacy of healing and empowerment. From her cancer recovery to the creation of The Hayride support groups and the Hay Foundation, her story reminds us that it’s never too late to begin again, to heal, and to create a life filled with purpose. If Louise’s journey inspires you, I’d love to hear your reflections. And if you have a story of resilience or transformation to share, you could be featured in a future Monday Motivations episode — details are in the show notes. 💜 Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| One Small Change: How Virgo Season Helps Us Build Habits That Stick l EP 007 | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:32:15 | |
If you’ve been feeling the urge to get organised, reset your routines, or finally shift some habits that just aren’t working anymore — it’s not random. That’s the energy of Virgo season calling you back to balance. In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, I’m exploring how daily routines and rituals can support us in midlife. We’ll talk about:
Whether you’re into astrology or not, Virgo season is the perfect time to create daily rhythms that truly support you. And I’ve got something exciting to share — my brand-new Midlife Awakening Community launches on September 8th! This is the space where we’ll go deeper with monthly themes, expert sessions, book discussions, and the support to make real, lasting changes. 💌 Join the waitlist now through the link in the show notes or my Instagram bio, and be the first to know when doors open. Until next time, take care of your heart — and remember: it’s never too late to begin again. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Your Paycheck Should Never Cost Your Mental Health l EP 006 | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:09:31 | |
💫 In this first Monday Motivations episode, Athena opens up about her journey of resilience — from a childhood marked by challenges, to surviving a traumatic brain injury that doctors believed she wouldn’t recover from. She shares how her fight to walk again, her struggles with mental health, and her search for purpose ultimately led her to become a trauma-informed coach. Athena’s story is a reminder that setbacks don’t define us — it’s how we choose to rise that shapes the next chapter. ✨ Do you have a story of resilience, healing, or transformation that could inspire others? I’d love to feature it in a future Monday Motivations episode. You can share your story by sending me a message on Substack, Instagram, or by email — all the links are in the show notes. Your journey might just be the spark of hope someone else needs to start their week. 💜 Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Episode 005 : What is trauma really and have I experienced it? | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:18:03 | |
Summary Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Episode 004: How start our Healing Journey | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:28:23 | |
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| Episode 003: Healing our Inner Child with Anna Parfa | 28 May 2025 | 00:34:19 | |
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| Episode 002: This is me and my journey so far... | 28 May 2025 | 00:29:32 | |
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| Colette Baron-Reid: The Real Science Behind Manifesting & Why You're Not Doing It Wrong l EP37 | 02 May 2026 | 00:59:36 | |
What if everything you’ve been taught about manifesting is only half the story? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast with Odilia, I sit down with the legendary Colette Baron-Reid — intuitive, bestselling author, oracle card creator, and one of the most respected voices in the manifestation space — to talk about her brand new book, The Art of Manifesting. Colette has been practising and teaching manifestation for nearly 40 years, and what she brings to this conversation goes far beyond vision boards and positive thinking. We explore the neuroscience of why these practices actually work, what’s really blocking most women from manifesting the life they want, and why midlife might be the most powerful time to start. In this episode we cover:
About Colette Baron-Reid: Colette Baron-Reid is an internationally acclaimed oracle card creator, intuitive counsellor, and author of 19 oracle card decks and 8 books, including The Art of Manifesting. She has spent four decades at the intersection of spirituality, neuroscience, and personal transformation, and her work has reached millions of people worldwide. Links & Resources:
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| Episode 001 : Why is Midlife so Significant | 28 May 2025 | 00:28:03 | |
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| Trailer - The Midlife Awakening | 22 May 2024 | 00:00:48 | |
This is my new Podcast and it is all about the healing journey that I am about to embark on over the next 365 days. I am hoping that this will transform my life and maybe inspire others to do the same. Each week I will be sharing my journey with you including what books I have read and what methods I am using to heal past Trauma. So if you are into topics like EFT tapping, meditation, shadow work, and detoxifying your home and body then this is the place for you. I am no Guru, I am just an average Joe trying different methods suggested so that I can heal myself and transform my life. Do you want to join me on this journey, if yes then lets go! Hit that follow button so that you will be notified every-time a new episode drops. Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| What Your Dreams Are Telling You in Midlife — with Dream Expert Bonnie Buckner l EP36 | 25 Apr 2026 | 00:46:43 | |
Dream expert and imagery therapist Bonnie Buckner — author of The Secret Mind — reveals why our nightly dreams are one of the most powerful, freely available tools for navigating midlife change. Drawing on neuroscience and ancient wisdom traditions, she shows how the brain's imagination network is more active during dreaming than during everyday tasks, and how reading your dreams can illuminate what your waking mind is too busy to hear. If you're navigating a career pivot, questioning old patterns, or craving a deeper connection to your inner knowing, the answers you're searching for may already be speaking to you every night. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Links & Resources •Bonnie Buckner’s website: bonniebuckner.com,Classes: Institute for Dreaming and Imagery, Instagram: Bonnie Buckner Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| How to Find Yourself Again in Midlife | Mindfulness, Anxiety & Letting Go with Oneika Mays l EP35 | 11 Apr 2026 | 01:10:18 | |
What happens when the life you built no longer feels like you? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, I sit down with Oneika Mays, author of Sit With Me, to explore what it really means to reconnect with yourself in midlife—especially when identity, career, and relationships begin to shift. Oneika shares her powerful journey from living a life that looked confident and successful on the outside, to confronting the anxiety, grief, and disconnection she felt within. Through mindfulness, meditation, and her work teaching inside Rikers Island, she discovered that true healing begins when we stop running—and start sitting with ourselves. We talk about why so many of us feel more comfortable in chaos than stillness, how meditation actually works (and why it’s not about emptying your mind), and how lovingkindness can be a practical tool for anxiety, self-worth, and forgiveness. This is an honest and deeply relatable conversation about letting go of old identities, navigating midlife change, and learning how to feel safe within yourself. ✨ In this episode, we explore:
📖 About Oneika Mays: Oneika Mays is the author of Sit With Me and a mindfulness and meditation teacher. Her work focuses on helping people manage stress, build self-worth, and cultivate compassion. She has taught in a wide range of spaces—including Rikers Island—bringing mindfulness to those often left out of wellness conversations. 🔗 Resources:
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| Reclaiming Desire in Midlife: Healing Generational Trauma with Meg Calvin l EP 34 | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:47:29 | |
In this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, I’m joined by author and guide Meg Calvin to explore what it really means to reconnect with yourself after years of conditioning, people-pleasing, and living from obligation. We dive into her novel There, He Holds Her, a deeply moving story that explores generational trauma, mother-daughter dynamics, and the tension between control and desire. Through storytelling, Meg shares how fiction can become a powerful tool for healing—helping women see themselves more clearly and begin to rewrite their own narratives. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were told to be and who you truly are, this conversation will speak directly to you. To pre-order the Book (US listeners) : There, He holds her
Because Barnes & Noble pre-orders are U.S.-only, this works on an honor system. You’ll receive all your bonuses right now, today, as a gesture of good faith, and simply commit to completing your book purchase on June 9th when your Amazon link arrives. No money changes hands today, just your word that you’ll grab your copy when the time comes. On June 9th, you will receive an email with a direct link to order your copy through Amazon, available internationally. Socials & Website Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||
| Why Women Burn Out in Midlife (It’s Not You, It’s the System) | Career, ADHD & Perimenopause with Narelle Vigor l EP33 | 28 Mar 2026 | 01:10:45 | |
Have you ever felt like you just can’t keep up anymore? Like the way you used to function — at work, at home, in life — just doesn’t work anymore… and you don’t understand why? In this episode, I sit down with career development practitioner Narelle Vigor to unpack what’s really going on for women in midlife — and why so many of us end up blaming ourselves. We talk about burnout, ADHD, perimenopause, and the pressure of trying to “do it all”… and why the real issue might not be you — but the system you’ve been trying to fit into. This is an honest, validating, and at times confronting conversation about what it really means to navigate midlife as a woman today. 🔑 What We Cover
🌿 Connect with Narelle Narelle Vigor is a career development practitioner who supports women in midlife to rebuild their careers and lives in a way that honours their capacity, wellbeing, and values.
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| Aries Season 2026: Spring Equinox, New Year Energy & What the Stars Have in Store l EP32 | 21 Mar 2026 | 00:18:35 | |
In this episode, Odilia walks you through the astrology of Aries season — from the Spring Equinox on March 20th through to April 20th 2026. Whether you're new to astrology or a seasoned follower of the stars, this episode breaks down the key planetary movements in an accessible, practical way and gives you real tools to work with the energy of the month. Astrology isn't about prediction — it's a self-development tool that helps us understand the season we're in, when to act, when to pause, and what lessons are available to us. Think of this as your monthly cosmic roadmap. What We Cover in This Episode • What the Spring Equinox is and why it matters energetically • Why Aries season — not January 1st — is the true astrological New Year • How to use this energy to finally make those intentions stick • Venus activating Chiron: healing wounds around self-worth and money (March 26th) • Venus entering Taurus: pleasure, beauty, romance and financial opportunity (March 30th – April 19th) • Saturn in Aries: how to use discipline to ground your boldest impulses • Neptune in Aries: dreaming bigger and getting creative • Mercury going direct on March 20th — and what that means for communication • The Full Moon in Libra on April 2nd: releasing what no longer serves you • Mars entering Aries on April 9th: big energy, bigger watch-outs • Mercury entering Aries on April 15th: speaking up and sharing your ideas • The Libra New Moon on April 17th: coming back to balance and setting fresh intentions Connect With Odilia Rate & review the podcast — it helps more women find this community ♥ This episode's closing blessing: “May you be well. May you be happy. May you awaken with your heart and soul to your authentic self.” Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com | |||