Ep #183: Finding Purpose in Midlife with Kerstin Lindquist

Do you know your true purpose? Many women in this phase of life are pulled in so many directions by family obligations, careers, and everything else on their plates. The stress can be a lot, and as we enter perimenopause and menopause, we're less able to cope with it.In this interview, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, published menopause researcher, menopause educator, author, and co-founder of wearemorphus.com, talks with Kerstin Lindquist, an Emmy Award–winning journalist, certified health coach, keynote speaker, and Christian author who blends health science with biblical truth to help individuals and organizations thrive in faith, wellness, and purpose.You'll come away with greater clarity on your purpose, as well as tips for sleep, handling stress, and taking care of yourself in the middle of it all.Topics:• Identity, purpose, and calling in midlife - How many women begin rethinking who they are and what they want the next chapter of life to be.• Understanding your core values - Learning to recognize what truly matters to you and what doesn’t.• Legacy vs. reputation - The difference between what you want your legacy to be and what people may currently know you for, and how that insight can help guide your calling.• How the brain changes in perimenopause and menopause - Why cognitive and hormonal shifts can lead to deeper reflection about purpose, priorities, and the impact you want to have on others.• Using your purpose as a filter for life decisions - How aligning decisions with your values can help create clarity in relationships, career choices, and daily life.• Letting go of people-pleasing - Why midlife often brings a shift toward stronger boundaries and a willingness to create a new direction for yourself.• Stop forcing and start listening - Learning to notice where your life naturally flows instead of constantly pushing against resistance.• Stress, lifestyle, and their impact on health and cognition - How chronic stress and daily habits can affect brain health, energy, and long-term wellbeing.• Practical coping tools for this phase of life - Rest, breathwork, meditation, downtime, movement, and prioritizing sleep.• Progress over perfection - Why it’s important to keep practicing healthy habits even when you don’t do them perfectly.• Protecting brain health as we age - The importance of vision, hearing, and balance for long-term cognitive health and longevity.• Alcohol and hormone therapy - What to consider when it comes to alcohol consumption during midlife and menopause treatment.Links:Kerstin's website: https://www.kerstin-lindquist.com/Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.