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EPISODE · Sep 9, 2025 · 25 MIN

#36 - What My Father’s Death Taught Me: 9 Lessons to Carry Forward

from Midlife Butterfly | Coming Home to Yourself: Presence, Embodiment, Self-Love, Life Coherence & Transformation · host Kena Siu

Midlife has a way of cracking us open. Loss, endings, transitions—they all bring us back to what really matters. In this episode, I open my heart and share nine lessons I’ve learned since the passing of my father six years ago. These are not just about grief—they’re about love, self-worth, courage, and choosing to live fully alive.For every midlife woman who is ready to rediscover herself, reclaim her joy, and step boldly into her next chapter, these lessons will speak straight to your soul.🦋 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:The truth about unconditional love and how it lives beyond deathWhy grieving yourself is just as important as grieving your loved oneHow acceptance and gratitude can shift deep pain into growthThe wake-up call that pushed me out of my comfort zone and into a magical lifeThe radical decision that changed everythingReflection Questions Where in your life are you still holding on instead of accepting and releasing?How can you honour the parts of yourself that have “died” with certain relationships or transitions?What would stepping out of your comfort zone look like in this season of your life?If you'd like to work with me through one-on-one coaching programs, check out the details here. I'm also hosting a retreat in October 23-26, near Montreal, Quebec, Canada—stay tuned for more information!💜 I created Coming HOME for the woman who has done everything right and still feels something is missing. It's free, it's private, and it might be the most important thing you listen to this year — sign up here!🦋 Midlife Butterfly is a podcast for high-achieving midlife women navigating emotional exhaustion, people pleasing, self-abandonment, nervous system healing, identity shifts, and midlife awakening. Hosted by Kena Siu, Identity & Embodiment Guide.Instagram: @midlifebutterflyWebsite: midlifebutterfly.caMusic: Back Home by Alex Productions and  Reborn by Alexander Nakarada

Midlife has a way of cracking us open. Loss, endings, transitions—they all bring us back to what really matters. In this episode, I open my heart and share nine lessons I’ve learned since the passing of my father six years ago. These are not just about grief—they’re about love, self-worth, courage, and choosing to live fully alive. For every midlife woman who is ready to rediscover herself, reclaim her joy, and step boldly into her next chapter, these lessons will speak straight to your soul....

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