Episode 211: Why Loneliness Often Appears for Women in Midlife - with Tami Jorden

“Loneliness kills - literally. It’s as dangerous as smoking or alcoholism. To not have healthy, loving connections shortens our longevity.” - Tami JordenIn this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with the amazing Tami Jorden to explore what really happens to women in midlife and why this season may be the most important chapter of all.Tami is a certified death doula and the host of Butterfly Days Podcast. In our conversation, she shares profound wisdom on menopause, emotional transformation, self-love and why intentional relationships are essential for women’s health, longevity and fulfillment. Tami reminds us midlife isn’t a decline - it’s actually a chrysalis; which means a profound transformation that represents a sacred, hidden stage of inner change, rest, and potential where one sheds their old self to emerge as something new and beautiful.This episode reframes aging, connection and purpose - especially for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond - and challenges the cultural narrative that worships youth over wisdom.In this episode, we explore:• Why loneliness is as dangerous as smoking or alcoholism• How midlife becomes a powerful season of transformation• Emotional and identity shifts during menopause• Why relationships are not “extra” - they are essential!• The importance of reciprocal friendships (giving and receiving.)• How to edit unhealthy relationships with compassion• Why self-love is the foundation of meaningful connection• What end-of-life wisdom teaches us about what truly mattersIf you’ve ever felt disconnected, invisible, or unsure of who you’re becoming in midlife, this episode will meet you right where you are.Connect with Tami here:Website: https://tamijorden.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/butterfly-days-w-tami-jorden/id1840721501Substack: https://tamijorden.substack.com/If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health.Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth Coaching Business IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier Book Free Coaching Call Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/coaching/Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Available on:Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/7HVkUSv6V5fKcQz8JiBnUhApple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-in-health/id1598678571Amazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37565b6e-4648-46d0-8881-548e7193313b/empowered-in-healthiHeartRadio | https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-empowered-in-health-276832447/