43. How Love Evolves in Midlife: The 7 Types of Love & What Women Truly Need After 40

Send us Fan MailLove evolves, especially in midlife and the nervous system support you need at 25 is often very different from what you need at 45.Many women in their 40s and 50s begin reassessing relationships, emotional needs, and personal identity. Midlife is not a crisis—it’s a rebirth of emotional clarity, where we begin asking deeper questions about connection, authenticity, and the relationships that truly support our well-being.This episode explores the 7 types of love—Eros, Philia, Storge, Agape, Pragma, Ludus, and Philautia—and how each one transforms during midlife. You’ll learn how emotional safety, nervous system regulation, boundaries, and self-love shape healthier connections in romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics, and within yourself.If you’ve been feeling a shift in what you want from love, partnership, and connection, this episode will help you understand why—and how to move forward with clarity and compassion.In this episode, we discuss:01:11 How Midlife Love Shifts how women relate to love06:13 Eros Passion Reimagined07:50 Philia and evolving Friendships10:58 Storge and Family Dynamics14:14 Agape and Unconditional Grace18:54 Ludus and Playful JoyIf this episode resonated with you, follow, rate, and share A New Life Story with another woman navigating the powerful transformation of midlife. 💫Listen to these episodes next:• Episode 42: Midlife Burnout & Emotional Labor: 5 Ways to Stop Carrying the Mental Load• Episode 35: Nervous System Regulation — Where Inner Connection Begins• Episode 29: Protecting Your Energy: 5 Tips for Navigating Emotional TriggersWORK WITH LASHONDAExplore your emotions and uncover what drives your behavior? Book a free discovery call today. In 20 minutes you’ll learn and practice simple steps you can take to begin your transformation process.Connect with LaShondaEmail: [email protected]: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/Join newsletter: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/newsletterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anewlifestorycoachingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anewlifestorycoachBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bfuvfvi7hcProduced by Wowow PodcastsSupport the showConnect with LaShondaEmail: [email protected] newsletter: https://www.anewlifestorycoaching.com/newsletterWebsite | Facebook | Instagram