The Midlife Rebel Podcast

Send us Fan MailAfter working with thousands of people as a chiropractor, Dr Kyle Hulsebus began noticing something fascinating. The people who built healthier, happier lives rarely did it through dramatic transformations. They made small, conscious choices every day.In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, we explore what it really means to live intentionally. We talk about why so many of us drift through life on autopilot, distracted by endless information, social media and the pressure to keep up, yet feeling increasingly disconnected from ourselves. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do isn't add something new—it's put the phone down, step outside and pay attention to the life that's already happening around you.From there, we dive into purpose, habits and what creates a meaningful life after 40. Kyle shares why success and failure often travel the same road, why the journey matters more than the destination, and how our bodies constantly give us feedback when we're living out of alignment. Drawing on years of clinical experience, we discuss chronic stress, the nervous system and why symptoms are often messages rather than something to simply silence or ignore.We also explore Kyle's 40 Over 40 project, a collection of 40 simple, practical habits designed to help people create a healthier, more intentional life. They're not complicated or prescriptive. They're small, repeatable actions—like stepping outside, reading a book, moving your body or investing in your relationships—that quietly compound over time.This conversation is a reminder that purpose isn't something you stumble across one day. It's built through the choices you make every day. If you've been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed or simply wondering whether there's more to life than getting through the week, I think you'll find plenty to reflect on here.If this episode resonated with you, I'd love it if you'd subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone who might need the reminder that small changes really do add up.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself questioning your own reality in a relationship?Wondering if you're being too sensitive, expecting too much, or somehow imagining things that feel very real?In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I'm joined once again by psychologist, EFT practitioner, and returning guest Kasia Dodd. This time, we're discussing her new book, The Chameleon's Game, which explores the often confusing and painful experience of being in a relationship with a narcissist.Kasia shares both professional insight and personal experience as we unpack narcissistic personality disorder and, in particular, covert narcissism — the form that can be much harder to recognise because it doesn't always look like arrogance or grandiosity. Instead, it can hide behind vulnerability, charm, victimhood, and an ability to keep you second-guessing yourself.We explore why the term "narcissist" has become so common on social media, what actually distinguishes narcissistic traits from narcissistic personality disorder, and why so many people struggle to identify these patterns while they're living inside them.During our conversation, Kasia explains how emotional manipulation can slowly erode confidence and self-trust. We discuss gaslighting, love bombing, devaluation, discard, and hoovering — terms many people encounter when searching for answers about difficult relationships.We also talk about why leaving isn't always simple. When you've spent years adapting, accommodating, and trying to make sense of conflicting behaviours, it can become incredibly difficult to trust your own instincts.Importantly, this conversation isn't just about recognising unhealthy relationship patterns. It's also about healing.Kasia shares how EFT tapping can support recovery from narcissistic abuse by helping people process emotional triggers, rebuild self-worth, and reconnect with their own needs and intuition. We also discuss some of the tools and resources she's created to support people navigating life after what she calls "the chameleon" relationship.If you've ever felt confused, emotionally exhausted, or like you've somehow lost yourself inside a relationship, this conversation offers both insight and hope.And if you're supporting someone who may be going through a similar experience, I encourage you to share this episode with them.In this episode we discuss:The inspiration behind Kasia's book The Chameleon's GameThe difference between narcissistic traits and narcissistic personality disorderCovert narcissism and why it's often difficult to recogniseLove bombing, gaslighting, devaluation, discard and hooveringWhy self-trust can disappear in emotionally manipulative relationshipsThe challenges of leaving and rebuilding after narcissistic abuseEFT tapping as a tool for healing and recoveryHow to reconnect with your intuition, confidence and sense of selfVisit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailSometimes midlife doesn’t arrive as one dramatic crisis. Sometimes it’s the quiet unraveling of the identities that once gave your life structure, purpose, and certainty.In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by author and mentor Carolyn Flynn for a thoughtful conversation about identity, reinvention, menopause, creativity, mindfulness, and what it means to consciously rewrite your life in midlife.Carolyn shares the turning point that inspired her memoir Boundless: her twins leaving for college at the same time the journalism industry she’d built her career around began collapsing. What followed was a deeper question that so many women eventually face: who am I when the roles I’ve relied on begin to fall away?We explore the stories women inherit about ageing, visibility, ambition, creativity, and self-worth — and why midlife can become the exact moment many women begin stepping more fully into themselves rather than fading away.This conversation also dives into mindfulness, meditation, emotional resilience, and the practice of creating space between reaction and response when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.In this episode we discuss:• Midlife reinvention and identity change• Menopause and becoming more visible with age• Narrative, storytelling, and rewriting your life• Creativity, purpose, and “creative inheritance”• Mindfulness, meditation, and emotional agility• The inner critic and self-doubt• Empty nest transitions and career change• Living with intention and reducing regretIf you’ve been questioning who you are beneath the roles you’ve played for everyone else, this conversation will leave you reflecting on the kind of story you truly want to live next.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailPleasure isn’t selfish. It isn’t frivolous. And it definitely isn’t something women are supposed to earn after everyone else’s needs have been met.In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Jordin Wiggins for a powerful conversation about pleasure, nervous system health, hormones, intimacy, burnout, and why so many women lose themselves while continuing to function for everyone around them.We explore the deeper roots of low libido, anhedonia, emotional numbness, and the experience so many women describe as: “I should be happy… but I’m not.”This conversation goes far beyond sex. We talk about pelvic pain, hormone chaos, chronic stress, autoimmune risk, over-functioning, loneliness, and what happens when your brain and body no longer feel safe enough to access pleasure, joy, rest, or desire.We also unpack the pressure many women carry to hold everything together while disconnecting from themselves in the process.In this episode we discuss:• Low libido and sexual health in midlife• Pelvic pain and hormone imbalance• Nervous system regulation and chronic stress• Anhedonia and emotional numbness• Burnout, overwhelm, and over-functioning• Loneliness, relationships, and women’s mental health• Pleasure-centred intimacy and emotional safety• Reconnecting with joy, desire, and yourselfWe also challenge the old scripts many women inherited around intimacy, relationships, productivity, and self-sacrifice — and explore what becomes possible when women stop abandoning themselves in order to keep everyone else comfortable.If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, emotionally flat, constantly “on,” or simply exhausted by carrying too much for too long, this conversation will hit home.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailLiving longer doesn’t mean much if the final decades are spent exhausted, inflamed, medicated, and disconnected from life.In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Yi Song for a fascinating conversation about longevity, healthspan, Traditional Chinese Medicine, stem cell therapy, and what it actually means to age well.We explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan — not simply how long you live, but how well you live — and why prevention, balance, and listening to the body matter far more than many of us have been taught.Dr Yi Song bridges Eastern and Western approaches to health, drawing from Traditional Chinese Medicine alongside modern science and regenerative medicine. We talk about yin and yang balance, stress, nervous system overload, seasonal living, grounding, sleep, and why so many people feel “off” long before anything appears on medical tests.We also dive into stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine, including what stem cells actually are, the myths surrounding them, ethical sourcing, and why they’re not a magic shortcut to health.In this episode we discuss:• Healthspan vs lifespan• Traditional Chinese Medicine and holistic health• Yin yang balance and chronic stress• Preventative healthcare and early warning signs• Grounding, nature, sleep, and nervous system regulation• Stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine• Immune health and inflammation• Longevity strategies for midlife health and vitalityIf you’re interested in ageing well, preventative health, natural approaches to wellbeing, and combining ancient wisdom with modern science, this conversation is packed with insight.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by author Teri M Brown to talk about midlife reinvention, menopause, resilience, and what happens when life completely unravels and asks you to rebuild yourself from the ground up.Teri shares her own experience of leaving an emotionally abusive marriage after years of losing herself, and how one unexpected decision — agreeing to ride a tandem bicycle across America despite not having ridden in 40 years — became a turning point that changed everything.We also talk about her latest novel, Peg Unhinged, which follows a woman navigating a full-blown midlife upheaval: hot flushes, emotional chaos, collapsing relationships, and the uncomfortable reality that the life you built no longer fits.This conversation goes deep into the real experience of midlife for many women — not the polished version, but the messy middle. We talk about menopause symptoms like rage, brain fog, night sweats, and exhaustion, along with the frustration of feeling dismissed or unheard when searching for support.We also explore:• Why doing hard things can rebuild confidence in midlife• Emotional abuse, self-worth, and starting again• Menopause, perimenopause, and advocating for yourself• Reinvention after divorce and major life change• Writing, creativity, and finding purpose later in life• Why midlife can become the beginning of something more honestIf you’ve ever felt like your old identity is falling apart, or wondered whether it’s too late to begin again, this conversation is a reminder that midlife isn’t the end of the story.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailYou can’t unsee it once you notice it: some of the boldest, funniest, most adventurous people on the road are women in their 70s and 80s. That alone completely challenges the story we’ve been sold about ageing and what life is supposed to look like after midlife.In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by traveller and author Melissa Rodway to talk about solo travel, reinvention, freedom, and the unexpected ways travel changes us as women.Melissa shares stories from decades of travelling the world, including hiking through the Dolomites, navigating Bolivia, and meeting people whose lives quietly challenge the idea that our best years are behind us.We also explore the very real crossroads moments that many women reach in midlife — stable careers that no longer feel aligned, the temptation to finally break free from “golden handcuffs,” and the fear that often comes with choosing a different path.This conversation isn’t about glamorous Instagram travel. It’s about resilience, discomfort, self-trust, and learning who you are when you step outside the routines and identities you’ve lived inside for years.In this episode we discuss:• Solo travel and adventure travel in midlife• Midlife reinvention and personal freedom• Travel confidence and doing things alone• Leaving behind security for something more meaningful• Travel fatigue and searching for deeper purpose• Nature, perspective, and spiritual reset• Writing, storytelling, and processing life through travel• Why ageing may not look the way we’ve been toldIf you’ve been craving more freedom, adventure, or simply a bigger life than the one you’ve settled into, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about what’s still possible.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailSomething starts to change in midlife… and you feel it.In your body. In your energy. In the way the old ways of holding it all together just stop working.The patterns get louder. The questions get harder to ignore.What am I actually here to do?And underneath that, something deeper — how to start healing from trauma in a way that actually changes things, not just helps you cope.In this episode, I’m joined by Ajita Shah — a psychologist who also works in energy healing, and is bridging those two worlds in a really grounded way.We talk about what happens when talk therapy helps… but doesn’t quite reach the deeper layers. What is talk therapy really doing, and where does it stop?And from there, we open up the conversation around what is energy healing — not as something abstract, but as a way of working with the patterns, emotions, and experiences we carry in the body and nervous system.Ajitah shares her own story — growing up highly sensitive, feeling things deeply, and eventually reaching a point in her clinical work where the traditional tools just weren’t enough on their own.That’s what led her into deeper work — including Omnisource Healing, karmic patterns, and the idea that some of what we’re moving through in midlife isn’t new… it’s just ready to be seen.We also get into the part that isn’t always easy to hear.Responsibility without blame.Self-love that looks like boundaries.And the slow process of rebuilding trust in your own intuition — not as a thought, but as something you feel.There’s also a bigger conversation here around purpose and conscious leadership.What it actually looks like to be someone who’s done their own work — and how that ripples out into families, relationships, and even workplaces.If you’re in that space where things aren’t quite working the way they used to… where you’re questioning your direction, your patterns, or your purpose in midlife, this is a really honest conversation to sit with.And a different way of understanding what’s really going on — and what might be possible from here.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, we’re talking about something many women are never properly informed about: women in midlife — and even beyond reproductive age — are still being prescribed birth control as a default solution for symptoms that deserve deeper investigation.From heavy periods and acne to mood swings, fatigue, and perimenopause symptoms, hormonal contraception is often handed out as the first answer. But is it always the right one?I’m joined by Tierra Duncan, women’s wellness educator, certified coach, and author of The Birth Control Illusion, for a powerful conversation about hormones, informed choice, and understanding what’s really happening in the female body.We explore why reproductive hormones are about so much more than reproduction. Oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influence energy, sleep, bone health, cardiovascular health, cognition, appetite, mood, and overall vitality.In this episode we discuss: Why women in midlife are still being prescribed birth control  The difference between symptom suppression and true support  How the pill, implant, patch, and hormonal IUD actually work  Why withdrawal bleeds can be mistaken for a real cycle  What happens when ovulation is suppressed long-term  PMS, mood swings, and symptoms that may be common but not normal  How to ask better questions and advocate for your health  Endometriosis, inflammation, and whole-body healing  Why lifestyle foundations matter before chasing the next supplement  GLP-1 weight loss drugs, satiety, and body image pressures This is a conversation for women who want to understand their bodies more deeply and stop outsourcing their authority.Because midlife often asks us to become more informed, not more compliant.If this episode resonates, subscribe, share it with another woman navigating hormones or midlife change, and leave a review so more women can find The Midlife Rebel Podcast.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Soreya James — author and mentor — for a powerful conversation about transformation, healing, and what it really takes to become who you are when the old version of you no longer fits.During our conversation, Soreya shares an extraordinary story of lying on a tiled floor in Thailand with dengue fever, believing she might be dying. Yet instead of panic, she felt peace. It becomes a profound doorway into a wider discussion about surrender, resilience, and the wisdom that can emerge when life strips everything back.We explore why real change often asks for more than mindset alone, and why so many women in midlife reach a point where they can no longer ignore what’s calling them forward.In this episode we discuss: Why talk and willpower often aren’t enough for real transformation  How the body stores shock, trauma, and unfinished emotion  Nervous system healing and the power of somatic tools  Why you are more than the story you’ve been living  What happens when women in midlife can no longer ignore themselves  Burnout, stagnation, and the call to level up  Menopause as a portal rather than a problem  Psilocybin, microdosing, intention, and conscious healing pathways  Generational wounds and the courage to break old patterns This is a conversation for women who sense something deeper is asking to emerge — and know that surface-level change is no longer enough.Because midlife often isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about shedding what was never truly you.If this episode speaks to you, subscribe, share it with a woman in transition, and leave a review so more women can find The Midlife Rebel Podcast.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Sofia Din for an honest and empowering conversation about menopause, ageing, vitality, and how women can navigate this season with more knowledge, agency, and self-trust.So many women reach midlife feeling confused. You’re eating well, exercising, doing everything you’ve always done — yet your body feels different. Energy drops. Sleep becomes unreliable. Weight shifts. Brain fog rolls in. Confidence can wobble.We explore why this happens, and more importantly, how to respond without assuming decline is inevitable.We talk about: Why midlife can feel like a full system recalibration  The truth about metabolism, hormones, and energy  Sleep, stress, movement, protein, and protecting long-term health  The difference between lifespan, healthspan, and truly living well  Why many women feel dismissed in hormone conversations  The importance of testing, nuance, and finding the right practitioner  Beauty, aesthetics, Botox, and conscious choices in midlife  Hair loss, skin health, confidence, and identity shifts We also speak openly about something deeper beneath all of it:How do we care for ourselves without abandoning ourselves?Because midlife often asks women to redefine beauty, worth, femininity, and what thriving actually means now.This episode is for women ready to stop outsourcing their authority and start listening to their bodies with more wisdom and compassion.If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share it with a woman walking her own midlife path, and leave a review so more women can find The Midlife Rebel Podcast.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhy does red light therapy still sound like a fringe wellness trend when the science behind it is so substantial?In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by John Graham Harper, founder of Lumiflex, for a grounded conversation about healing, recovery, and what’s possible when we stop accepting pain and fatigue as just part of getting older.John shares his journey through rugby, CrossFit, and amateur boxing — along with the injuries, wear and tear, and “just push through it” mentality so many of us have been conditioned to normalise. After a major health wake-up call, he began exploring red light therapy with healthy scepticism, only to discover results that changed the direction of his life and work.We unpack how red and near-infrared light support the body at a cellular level, why mitochondria matter so much for energy, inflammation, and recovery, and why consistency often matters more than quick fixes.We also explore the deeper conversation around modern health: our disconnection from natural light, circadian rhythms, poor sleep, stress physiology, and the small daily shifts that can create meaningful change in midlife.From pain relief and recovery to brain health and gut health, this episode invites a bigger question:What if the body isn’t failing us in midlife… but asking for a new relationship?If you’re ready to challenge outdated narratives around ageing, vitality, and what’s possible now, this conversation is for you.If it resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review so more women can find The Midlife Rebel Podcast.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailFeeling successful on paper but strangely unfulfilled is more common than we admit — especially in midlife, when the roles stack up and the old definition of success stops landing.So how do you know… is it burnout, or are you misaligned?In this episode, I sit down with Alan Lazaros, founder and CEO of Next Level University, to unpack what fulfilment actually means — and how to use it as a compass when you’re tired, stretched thin, or questioning everything.We explore how to recover from burnout, but also go deeper than that — because sometimes it’s not just exhaustion, it’s a sign that something in your life no longer fits.Alan shares his story, including a life-altering turning point that forced him to reassess everything, and how that led him to a more intentional way of living and working.From there, we get into the patterns many of us fall into — overachieving in one area while neglecting others — and how that imbalance can show up as anxiety, overwhelm, health issues, or that low-level feeling that something’s off.We also talk about why you have anxiety and how to deal with overwhelm in a way that’s practical— small, consistent shifts that actually change how your life feels.You’ll hear simple frameworks you can use straight away, including health, wealth, and love as a prioritisation lens, PMES (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual), and how fulfilment can be a signal that you’re on track — while regret can point to where something needs attention.We also touch on the pressure many women feel in midlife — overgiving, blurred boundaries, and the process of reconnecting with your own needs without guilt.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailMidlife doesn’t just change our bodies and priorities. It can change what we believe is possible.When the roles we’ve lived by stop fitting, deeper questions start to surface: Who am I when I’m not performing? What’s real? What am I actually creating with my attention each day?If you’ve ever wondered is manifestation real, or been curious about how quantum entanglement works, this conversation explores those questions in a grounded, real-life context.In this episode, I’m joined by Diana Devine — soul guide, galactic shaman, quantum activator, and author of Mastering Quantum Creation — to explore spiritual awakening and manifestation in a way that stays connected to real life.Diana shares her early experiences, including growing up around war and a moment that shaped everything — when an inner voice told her to move just before a bombing. From there, we trace how her path unfolded through shamanic work, plant medicine, light language, and a growing awareness that reality may be far more layered than we’re taught.We also bring it back to the practical. We talk about the quantum field as a field of potential, and how ideas like the observer effect, mirroring, and heart coherence can show up in everyday life. We explore why nervous system regulation matters when it comes to manifestation, and how shifting from reaction to response can change what we create.Diana also shares how tools like hypnosis and past-life style journeys can help bring unconscious patterns into awareness.And we don’t avoid what’s coming. We talk about AI, the future of work, and what it means to stay grounded in your own sense of direction as the world continues to shift.If you’re questioning what’s real, what’s possible, or where you’re heading next, this conversation will open a few doors.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailThat midlife thought — “Is this it?” — can be easy to dismiss. But often, it’s the first honest signal that something in your life is ready to change.If you’ve been wondering how to not be scared of change, or questioning the choices we make in life, this conversation meets you right at that edge.In this episode, I’m joined by Ev Foster, author of Change Starts with Choice, to talk about the crossroads many women face in midlife — from midlife career change to the deeper midlife identity shift that often comes with it — and what it takes to rebuild self-trust when the next step isn’t clear.Ev shares her own turning points — navigating divorce, raising four children, shifting careers, running businesses, and facing financial pressure — and still choosing to move forward. Not perfectly, but with intention.We talk about burnout in a more useful way, as a sign that something isn’t working, whether that’s overcommitment, constant busyness, or habits that keep you switched on all the time.Ev also shares how her work has evolved into intuitive psychology, and how building deeper self-trust can help you overcome self doubt, bringing hidden patterns to the surface — fear of judgement, confidence issues, and the identity shifts that come with change.We also explore her practical sat nav analogy for combining intuition with action, along with her CHOICES framework for navigating change and defining success in your own terms.If you’ve been feeling that nudge you can’t ignore, this conversation will meet you right there.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailThe car keys become the battleground, and suddenly you’re negotiating safety with someone who believes they’re fine. That’s where this conversation with psychologist and writer Sarah Vosburgh begins — caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s while still raising children and holding the rest of life together.We explore the identity shift that comes with caregiving in midlife, the constant vigilance, and the quiet fear of watching someone you love lose memory, judgement, and parts of who they’ve always been.Sarah speaks openly about delayed diagnosis, family denial, and the realities no one prepares you for — from navigating driving to the emotional complexity of moving a parent into memory care, where relief and grief often sit side by side. We also talk about dignity, the small choices that help preserve it, and why trying to “be right” can create more distance when dementia reshapes a person’s world.If you’re supporting ageing parents, facing dementia, or feeling the weight of caring for both children and parents at once, this conversation will feel familiar.We also touch on what comes after — the memories that linger, the stories that surface, and how Sarah has used writing and poetry to process grief. Her memoir, Who Will Name the Bees?, offers a way for other carers to feel seen in an experience that can be incredibly isolating.If this episode resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who might need it, and leave a review to help more midlife carers find these conversations.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailMidlife can feel like someone quietly changed the rules while you weren’t looking. Your body shifts, relationships evolve, work stops fitting the way it used to, and suddenly you’re asking bigger questions about who you are and what you actually want.In this conversation, I’m joined by Angela Burk, author of Real Girl’s Guide to Midlife, for a take on midlife that’s honest, confronting at times, and often very funny.We talk about how midlife doesn’t always arrive when we expect — sometimes it begins in our mid-30s — and why so many women feel like they’re the only ones struggling while everyone else seems fine on the surface. Angela shares what she calls radical midlife self-possession: recognising where we’ve edited ourselves through people pleasing, peacekeeping, and keeping the peace at our own expense.We also get into boundaries, including the simple but powerful idea that “no” can be a complete sentence.From there, the conversation moves into the layered reality of midlife — perimenopause, menopause, divorce, parenting, and the emotional whiplash that can come with it. Angela reflects on her own experience, what it took to face how she was showing up during the harder years, and how writing became a way to process, connect the dots, and let go of shame.We also touch on advocating for your health, finding the right support, and trusting yourself enough to seek a second opinion when something doesn’t feel right.If this resonates, share it with a friend who might need to hear it, and follow the show so more women can find these conversations and feel less alone.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if astrology isn’t fluff at all, but a practical tool for leaders who want clarity, timing, and better decisions?If you’ve ever wondered how astrology works or asked yourself, how can I use astrology to better my life? — this conversation offers a grounded place to start.In this episode, I’m joined by astrologer, martial artist, and Hermetic practitioner Aleksandra Ceho. We explore astrology’s deeper roots — from Hermes Trismegistus and the mystery schools — to how these principles can be applied in modern life, decision-making, and even business.Aleksandra explains how a true astrological reading goes far beyond Sun signs, revealing strengths, blind spots, and the Almutin — a key indicator in the chart that often explains why certain roles feel natural while others never quite fit.From there we move into practical applications. Mercury highlights communication, marketing, and technology. Jupiter supports growth and expansion. Saturn governs systems, structure, and long-term sustainability. We also explore can astrology help me in business?, and how astrology can be used differently depending on whether the founder is the brand or the business operates as its own entity.We talk about timing launches and projects, why “good” transits still require accountability, and how eclipses can act as reset points rather than disruption.Finally we zoom out to the bigger sky. With Pluto in Aquarius, Saturn and Neptune moving into Aries, and Uranus entering Gemini, Aleksandra sees the coming years as a shift toward ideas, innovation, and bold action. Her advice is simple: cultivate foresight and preparation. Look before you leap, prepare before you leap, and know what you’ll need when you land.If you’re curious about using astrology as a tool for insight, strategy, and self-understanding, this conversation is a practical introduction.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the chaos we see around us is amplified by the noise we carry within? And what if clearing that noise is simpler than we think?In this conversation, I’m joined by elder and lineage keeper Kay Cordell Whitaker to explore Ka Ta See, an ancient tradition with roots in Peru and the Egyptian mystery teachings. Kay shares wisdom that has been passed down through her teachers for generations, along with insights from her new book, The Seven No-Nos: A Guide to Awakening and Freedom.According to Kay, much of our culture runs on what she describes as an upside-down wheel — patterns of judgment, rigid expectations, assumptions, and rushed conclusions that quietly shape how we see ourselves and the world. Her work invites us to recognise the habits that keep us stuck: blind beliefs, judgments, expectations, assumptions, jumping to conclusions, arrogance, and negative perception.In our conversation, we explore how these patterns can become masks that influence our choices, and how simple practices — even something as straightforward as a notebook exercise — can help us begin to see them clearly.Kay also shares one of the core ideas within Ka Ta See: that everything is alive. The rock, the river, the sun, and even the space between things carry presence and intelligence. From this perspective, she introduces the idea of “spirit senses,” and how subtle impressions — images, feelings, and knowing — move through the body.We also talk about the song ceremony, a practice of returning to a pure feeling such as love, beauty, or awe and allowing that state to grow. Kay describes this as a way of reconnecting with our true signature — something many people begin searching for during midlife when familiar roles and identities start to fall away.Throughout the conversation we explore how ancient wisdom can meet everyday life: shifting from judgment to discernment, noticing the “I already know that” trap, and choosing curiosity over certainty.If midlife is a time of questioning, re-imagining, and remembering who you are beneath the noise, this conversation offers a thoughtful place to start.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailYou deserve skin that thrives without a daily dose of hidden chemicals.In this conversation with Zero Zero Founder, Stevie Smilas, we pull back the curtain on “clean” beauty and uncover what’s hiding in plain sight: fragrance loopholes that can contain hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, palm-derived glycerin quietly slipping into formulas, and label theatre that sells a hero oil in name only.If your hormones feel off, your skin looks irritated, or midlife has you questioning what you put on your body, this episode offers a practical reset.We share the origin story of Zero Zero Skincare — born from one beloved moisturiser and a four-month deep dive into formulation. The result? A radically simple routine: cleanser, nutrient-dense face oil, and moisturiser — built on seven ingredients that all earn their place.We explore how natural ingredients can support a plump, glowy look without retinol’s irritation cycle, how prickly pear seed oil delivers vitamin C from a whole-plant source, and why seabuckthorn is a quiet workhorse for barrier health. We also make the case for transparent labels with common names, single-origin oils for consistency, and a firm stance against undisclosed fragrance.Beyond skin, we talk impact. With skill-based, teachable manufacturing and flexible shifts, a beauty brand can open doors for people returning after illness, caregiving, incarceration, or career gaps. It’s proof that a product can be gentle on your skin and strong in its values.If you’re tired of bathroom overwhelm, start with subtraction: drop the perfume, skip the gimmicks, and lean on fewer, better ingredients.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if desire hasn’t disappeared in midlife… it’s just been buried under stress, hormones, and a lot of responsibility?In this conversation, I sit down with sensuality educator and author Elana Auerbach to talk honestly about why intimacy changes in our 40s and 50s — and how we can reconnect without pressure, performance, or pretending everything’s fine.Elana shares her “Sure Thing” ritual — a simple weekly container that takes sex off the negotiation table and replaces it with intention. No waiting for the perfect mood. No silent rejection stories. Just a protected space to turn toward each other and rebuild connection step by step.We also get practical about peri-menopause and menopause. Shifting sensitivity, dryness, fluctuating desire, exhaustion — these aren’t personal failures. They’re physiological shifts. We talk about what can actually help, from understanding responsive desire to using quality lubrication, supportive supplements, and, where appropriate, HRT.But this isn’t just about hormones. It’s also about shame. The productivity culture that keeps pleasure last. The internalised voices that tell us our bodies are a problem. Elana shares a powerful exercise to help you identify the “borrowed” shame and return it — so you can come back to your body with more compassion.We also explore the parts of us that show up in intimacy — the Perfectionist, the Guard, the Inner Lover — and how awareness alone can shift the energy from tense and disconnected to curious and present.And if you’re single, separated, or your partner travels? This conversation still matters. Pleasure isn’t dependent on relationship status. Small solo rituals — baths, walks, breathwork, mindful touch — can regulate your nervous system and keep you connected to yourself.This is intimacy in midlife without drama. Without blame. Without pretending you should feel 25 again.If this episode speaks to you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs this conversation, and leave a rating or review. It helps more women in their 40s and 50s find their way here.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailHot flushes. Sleepless nights. Weight gain that makes no sense. And a GP quick to hand you a patch.But what if the problem isn’t simply “low hormones”?In this episode, functional hormone and health coach Patricia Hernandez lays out a smarter sequence for women in perimenopause and menopause: test first, repair the foundations, then make a measured decision about HRT.We unpack why so many women “do everything right” and still gain weight. Why night sweats don’t automatically mean low oestrogen. And how gut health, liver detoxification, and blood sugar regulation shape nearly every symptom you’re experiencing.Patricia breaks down the exact labs that cut through the noise — comprehensive blood panels interpreted in context, DUTCH testing to understand hormone metabolism, and GI mapping to uncover hidden infections, leaky gut, and depleted beneficial bacteria.We also have an honest conversation about HRT. Why pellets can backfire. Why delivery methods you can control matter. And the golden rule: start low, re-test often, and never add hormones to a body that can’t clear them.You’ll learn how “less is more” prevents overshooting into oestrogen dominance or androgen excess — and how to spot red flags like sudden bloating, wired-and-tired energy, and rapid weight gain.Then we get practical.We walk through Patricia’s “flush” protocol: a Mediterranean-leaning plan tailored to your labs, strategic fibre and protein for satiety and hormone clearance, and targeted supplements like magnesium glycinate and key botanicals to calm the adrenals and restore sleep.We cover smart training shifts during gut repair — pulling back on intensity, prioritising walking and strength training with intention — and why undereating plus overtraining keeps cortisol high and fat loss stalled.Patricia also shares a powerful 90-day case study: severe oestrogen dominance and gut dysfunction transformed into clear thinking, stable energy, and a leaner, calmer body — without adding hormones.This is a grounded, empowering roadmap for midlife women:Know your numbers. Sequence the work. Personalise the plan. Then decide whether HRT is the final polish — not the starting point.If this episode gives you clarity, share it with a friend who needs it. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one symptom you’re most ready to solve — we’re listening.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailPerimenopause and menopause bring real physiological shifts that change how women respond to exercise, food, and stress. Registered dietitian and strength coach Erin Henry joins me to explain those changes clearly, and to share what actually helps women build strength, stabilise energy, and feel capable again.Our conversation starts with the physiology. Declining oestrogen, reduced insulin sensitivity, and a more reactive stress response change how women respond to food and training. Erin explains why eating less and doing more cardio often backfires, and why progressive strength training becomes a cornerstone in this phase of life. Lifting heavier loads recruits more muscle, supports bone density, and improves metabolism across the whole day. If the weights never increase, the body has no reason to adapt — and effort alone won’t change that.From there, we move into the practical levers that make the biggest difference. Sleep is a performance tool, not a luxury. Simple wind-down routines, thoughtful alcohol timing, and — for some women — magnesium can improve sleep quality and lower anxiety. Nutrition is anchored in protein, with around 30 grams per meal helping recovery, stabilising energy, and reducing cravings. Erin also shares how vegetarians can meet protein needs with planning and quality supplements. We touch on data too — labs, CGMs, and HRV — as ways to validate lived experience and cut through conflicting advice.The conversation widens to identity. Midlife is a moment to choose stronger rather than smaller, boundaries rather than people-pleasing, and intention rather than panic. As energy improves and brain fog lifts, many women notice changes that ripple outward — better sleep, improved body composition, and a renewed sense of confidence in their bodies. Erin also outlines her Strong Start one-to-one coaching approach, designed to build a pain-free foundation and progress with purpose.If this episode resonates, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s ready for a smarter, steadier approach to perimenopause and beyond.Join Erin's Midlife Metabolism Masterclass hereVisit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailHot flushes, brain fog, sudden midlife rage — these experiences are often treated as problems to suppress or manage. In this conversation, we look at them differently: as signals the body is trying to get through.This week, I’m joined by Dr Evette Rose, author, spiritual teacher, and trauma recovery expert, to explore how emotions shape physiology and why midlife turns the volume up. Evette shares her own path — from burnout and atheism to mapping the links between unresolved trauma and specific physical symptoms — and explains how learning to regulate the nervous system can turn sensitivity into steadiness.We unpack psychosomatics in a practical, grounded way. How stacked stress shows up as IBS, palpitations, or mental fog. Why you can often feel someone’s emotional state before they say a word. And why fast, instinctive knowing is often more accurate than overthinking. Epigenetics comes into the picture as lived reality, not a buzzword — families pass on stress responses, not fixed destinies. If something is showing up in your body, it’s something you can work with.Menopause becomes a kind of compass in this conversation. Anger that’s been buried starts to rise. Boundaries that were once ignored become non-negotiable. The cupboard door that never closes turns into a symbol for respect that’s been missing. Evette explains why hot flushes often link to anger and the need to expel what’s no longer healthy, and why brain fog can signal overwhelm or dissociation rather than decline.You’ll come away with simple tools you can use straight away: a 90-second breath hold to interrupt reactive responses, 13 quick breaths to reset, hard walks to burn off cortisol, and specific sound frequencies to support nervous system regulation. We also talk about timing — why it matters to delay big decisions until you’re regulated, so change comes from clarity rather than old wounds.If you’re ready to move from knee-jerk reactions to grounded change, this episode offers a steady place to start. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs firmer footing, and leave a review to help more midlife rebels find their way.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailThe story we’re often told about midlife is loud: push through, do more, ignore the body, and defer to the “experts.” This conversation takes a different path.If you’ve been wondering how to access your intuition in your 40s and 50s — especially while navigating stress, menopause symptoms, or constant mental noise — this is a simple place to start.I’m joined by Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women’s Meditation Network, to talk about how short, practical pauses — even a 5 minute meditation for women — can help you move from overwhelm and self-doubt into clearer intuition and more aligned action.Katie shares her early experiences with meditation, the leap from a successful coaching business to building a global meditation network, and a humbling $100k lesson that taught her never to ignore a full-body “no” again. We unpack the myths that stop people from starting — no incense or perfect stillness required — and talk about how mini meditations, just a few conscious breaths at a time, can bring real nervous system relief.We also get into the realities many women are dealing with right now — hot flushes, disrupted sleep, and the constant questioning around do I need HRT? — and how practices like meditation for sleep & anxiety can offer a steady anchor when everything feels uncertain.You’ll hear a behind-the-scenes look at Katie’s 24-show ecosystem — including sleep meditations, anxiety and panic support, kids’ calm, morning resets, and a dedicated menopause channel — and why she keeps ads only at the beginning so listeners’ calm isn’t interrupted. We also touch on her course, Meditate to Magic, and what can happen when alignment meets action.If you’re looking for a simple way to quiet the noise and reconnect with your own inner guidance, this conversation is a great place to begin.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailMidlife is often framed as a slow fade. This conversation takes a different view.I’m joined by Sunaina Mehta, strategist-turned-founder, who spent two decades in global brand leadership before stepping away to redesign her own life. What followed wasn’t neat or linear — two divorces, children leaving home, selling a house, and returning to study for a master’s in strategic design. Out of all of that came a clear focus: helping ambitious women shape their next chapter with intention, confidence, and momentum.We talk about what Sunaina calls graceful rebellion — choosing yourself without burning everything down. She shares how strategic design principles translate into personal reinvention: starting with curiosity, testing small moves, paying attention to energy, and adjusting as you go. Midlife isn’t one problem to solve. It’s a web of interconnected shifts — work that no longer fits, relationships in flux, and the reality that pulling one thread moves the whole system.The conversation also moves into the body. Through method acting, sensory work, and voice training, Sunaina began to notice how years of “just carrying on” had muted intuition and dampened softer forms of power. Releasing stored tension wasn’t indulgence — it became a practical way to make clearer decisions. We talk courage as boundary-setting, financial independence as fuel for choice, and how to tell the difference between impostor thoughts and the quiet knowing that a room simply isn’t right for you anymore.Sunaina shares examples from her work with clients — from academics to investors — showing how creative confidence leads to tangible outcomes: clearer direction, stronger presence, and platforms that support women to step into leadership and financial agency on their own terms.If midlife feels full of questions — Why am I here? What’s next? — this episode offers a grounded way forward. Not by forcing answers, but by designing forward with curiosity and care.Subscribe, share it with a friend who’s ready to pivot, and leave a review with the belief you’re choosing for your next 90 days.Midlife isn’t game over.It's GAME ON!Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailThe old story says midlife is a crisis. This conversation offers something different.I’m joined by meditation teacher and Breethe co-founder Lynne Goldberg for an honest, grounded conversation about navigating midlife with awareness rather than fear. Lynne doesn’t speak in theory. She shares the real seasons of her life — profound loss, divorce, cancer, and reinvention — and the simple practices that helped her stay steady when life felt anything but.We talk about how awareness interrupts autopilot, why “future tripping” fuels anxiety, and how a daily practice can soften fear and bring you back to what’s actually happening now. We also explore the bigger midlife cycles many women feel — the internal push to question patterns, change direction, and live more honestly — and what it’s like to move through a youth-focused culture that often overlooks women in this stage of life.Menopause becomes part of that conversation too — not as something to endure or fix, but as a meaningful pause that invites a new chapter. Lynne speaks to visibility, self-worth, and the shift from external metrics to inner authority.We also touch on creativity, sexuality, and desire — how they change, deepen, and often become more embodied with time. Lynne shares how Breethe grew from a personal practice into a global platform, and how her forthcoming book arrived not through force, but through alignment.This is a conversation about meeting midlife with compassion, clarity, and choice — one breath at a time.If this episode resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who might need it, and leave a review to help more midlife rebels find their way.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailForget the midlife “slow down” script. In this conversation, I’m joined by Barbara With — award-winning author, peace activist, and seasoned channel — to explore a practical way of turning inner conflict into real-world calm. Barbara shares how her approach, Conflict Revolution, blends breath, intuition, and conscious choice to shift tense moments into grounded action, whether you’re navigating a homework standoff, workplace friction, or persistent anxiety.We begin by reframing midlife as an awakening. Barbara speaks candidly about the freedom that comes with being in her seventies, the relief of no longer performing for others, and the deeper sense of purpose behind her world peace tour. From speaking at the Science of Consciousness conference in Barcelona to intentionally building a body of work rather than chasing visibility, her focus is impact over influence. We also explore her experience of channeling Einstein, why the “how” is less about theatre and more about presence, and how the unified field model helps explain why simple steps can create real change.From there, the conversation gets practical. Barbara walks us through how to distinguish emotion, intuition, and intellect; how to use the breath to move strong feelings without attaching them to fearful thoughts; and how to listen for the small next step that serve the greater good. Using a real-life example — shifting from “we need to get it done” to “be there” — she shows how subtle changes can dissolve resistance and deepen connection. We also talk about pattern interrupts, daily micro-practices, and why noticing yourself at the exact moment of choice is one of the most powerful resets available.Barbara also shares what’s ahead: her new show Let’s Ask Barb, a 25th-anniversary book club for Party of 12, and the possibility of a New York FM radio slot. The thread running through it all is simple and repeatable: feel fully, breathe steadily, listen closely, then choose.As a gesture of appreciation, Barbara is also offering listeners an exclusive 50% professional courtesy discount on a private intuitive reading. If you’re interested, visit her reading page and use the code HOST50: https://barbarawith.com/readings/If this episode resonates, hit follow, share it with a friend who could use a reframe, and leave a review to help other midlife rebels find their way.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailMidlife “mystery symptoms” are often misunderstood. Rather than something being broken, they can be signs of a nervous system that no longer feels settled or safe. In this grounded conversation, I’m joined by health coach and nervous system specialist Mitch Webb to explore his journey through traumatic brain injuries, mold and Lyme exposure, and years of long COVID — and what it actually took to feel like himself again.Mitch shares how years of trying to fix his body with protocols, supplements, and constant tweaking kept him stuck in a cycle of vigilance. Progress didn’t come from doing more, but from learning when to ease off — paying attention to what his body could realistically handle and responding to it, rather than pushing through or overriding it.We unpack why symptoms like anxiety, skin flares, gut issues, fatigue, and burnout are so common in midlife, especially when the nervous system has been running on high alert for years. Mitch explains the shift that made the biggest difference for him: stopping the mental battle with his body and responding to basic needs instead — eating when hungry, drinking water, moving when movement felt natural, and resting without turning it into another task to optimise. We talk through practical nervous system tools like orienting through the senses, following physical impulses, and gently moving between comfort and challenge to rebuild tolerance over time. You’ll hear how sleep began to return once he stopped trying to control it, and why labels like “little t” and “big T” trauma often distract from the real issue — a system stuck in survival mode.We also explore the wider pressures many people carry into midlife: perfectionism, over-functioning, comparison, and long-standing family dynamics. Mitch speaks to how symptoms can flare when old roles and expectations are reactivated, and why clear boundaries and slower reconnection — with yourself and with others — are often part of real change. His work now blends functional health with trauma-informed coaching for people who have tried everything and are exhausted by searching for the next answer.If you’re dealing with long COVID, chronic fatigue, gut issues, anxiety, or ongoing sleep problems, this episode offers a steadier, more realistic way forward — focused on consistency, listening, and small changes that actually stick.Subscribe for more grounded conversations on nervous system health, midlife reinvention, and embodied change. If this episode resonated, share it with a friend and leave a review to help others find the show.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailMidlife doesn’t arrive quietly — it arrives with questions, friction, and the invitation to do things differently. In this candid conversation with Lisa Parda, we explore the messy magic of reinvention: hormone chaos that scrambles your words, burnout that creeps in when you’re “good at everything,” and the unexpected joy of building a second act that actually fits.Lisa shares the moment a routine workday opened the door to radio, why she chose to keep the parts of real estate that lit her up and release the rest, and how a health scare became the catalyst to quit alcohol — leading to steadier energy, better sleep, and a clearer head.Together, we dismantle the loud narratives about midlife and replace them with practical truth. Brain fog isn’t the end of you — it’s a temporary rewiring that sharpens your focus on what truly matters. Beauty pressure softens. People-pleasing loosens its grip. The real work becomes identity by subtraction: asking who am I without this? and letting old labels fall away. From there, creativity can emerge — saying yes before fear sets in, tolerating the beginner phase, and building rhythms that support making, not just doing.Food is where philosophy meets the plate. After autoimmune symptoms and AFib, Lisa reframed cooking from a chore into a daily act of self-care. We talk food as medicine, why ultra-processed “convenience” steals more than it gives, and how gratitude can change the body’s chemistry around a meal. Her cookbook weaves accessible recipes with love letters to breakfast-for-dinner, gut-friendly party food, and desserts that are worth it because they’re made with intention.If you’re craving a grounded, hopeful take on midlife — one that honours your body, edits your workload, and feeds your creativity — this conversation will land. Listen, share it with a friend who needs it, and if it resonates, follow, leave a review, and reflect on the one thing you’re ready to set down this year.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a wake-up call — an invitation to live more honestly, more expansively, and with greater ease?In this conversation, I’m joined by energy expansion coach and Akashic Records reader Kanika Vasudeva. We trace her journey from outer success and inner emptiness to a life shaped by healing, visibility, and money that actually feels safe to receive. Kanika shares a profound turning point: the loss of her daughter at 31 weeks, and the unexpected grace that followed — everyday helpers, striking synchronicities, and a mother’s need for closure that opened the door to meditation, clairvoyance, and a deeply personal way of connecting beyond the veil.From there, we move into the practical. Kanika demystifies the Akashic Records with a clear, memorable metaphor and explains why insight alone isn’t enough — integration is where change sticks. She walks through what a session looks like, why ethics matter, and how working through the body can release long-held patterns quickly. A writer blocked for seven years finishes her book after clearing ancestral “weight.” Another client stops compulsive eating once the root cause is addressed. The thread running through it all is simple: we need perspective and a nervous system that feels safe enough to exhale.We also explore money as a mirror for self-worth and receiving. If you struggle to accept compliments, underprice your work, or consistently choose less for yourself, your body may be rehearsing scarcity. Kanika outlines three layers of trust — self, others, and life itself — and how they shape income, ease, and choice. We talk ancestral imprints from war, rationing, and survival economies that still live in our bodies, and what becomes possible when they’re released: more joy, more agency, more freedom.We finish with visibility, discernment, and what Kanika calls the queen standard: choose well, receive well, give well. Wealth not as numbers alone, but as sovereignty.If this conversation resonates, share it with a woman who’s questioning the old midlife script. Subscribe for more rebellions, and leave a review to help others find their way back to purpose, pleasure, and prosperity.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if midlife isn’t a crisis, but the moment you finally stop pretending? In this conversation, I sit down with Stacey Nye, whose life was reshaped by releasing the emotional charge that had been running it.After a traumatic assault and years of holding everything together in silence, Stacey encountered a simple five-minute guided process that changed everything. The memories didn’t disappear — but her body stopped reliving them. The fear, the looping thoughts, the heaviness softened. For the first time, calm became available.We explore how this process, known as the FIX Code, works at the level of feeling rather than behaviour. Stacey uses a powerful metaphor: emotions are the thread that holds a whole necklace of memories together. Most of us keep revisiting the individual beads — the events, habits and patterns — hoping something will finally shift. But when you remove the thread, the charge dissolves. The memories quieten. The nervous system settles. And life starts to move again.From there, we talk about misalignment — how life can push us into operating in ways that aren’t natural for us. Planning when we’re wired for action. Caretaking when what we need is movement. Stacey explains how living in the wrong “mode” can create anxiety, burnout and stuckness — and how realigning with your natural orientation often restores momentum far faster than another self-improvement strategy.Stacey’s story doesn’t stop with inner healing. After making a bold promise to learn and teach this work, she built a thriving practice grounded in calm, service and integrity — including a pay-it-forward model offering complimentary sessions. With her son now launched into adulthood, she’s also reclaimed travel and purpose, saying yes to a women-led project in Samoa that transforms fully compostable nappies into fertile soil and food gardens. It’s a living example of what happens when calm meets purpose: urgency falls away, and life expands.If you’re navigating midlife shifts, feeling trapped in mental loops, or sensing there’s a truer way to live and serve, this conversation offers a clear starting point, practical language, and genuine hope. Try the free 15-minute session, explore the Passion to Purpose mini course, and consider this question: what’s the one feeling you’re ready to release?Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a wake-up call from the body asking for better inputs? In this episode, I sit down with Greg, known as The Hydrogen Man, whose healing journey took him from years of pain, immobility and a looming heart surgery to vibrant health and renewed energy. His turnaround didn’t come from another pill or protocol — it began with a return to the basics: truly clean water, correctly made molecular hydrogen, and restoring nutrients by helping the body absorb what it already needs.Greg shares the science he followed, the beliefs he let go of, and why hydration and water quality sit at the root of so many midlife symptoms. We talk about forever chemicals, microplastics, and the reality that many common filters don’t touch the worst contaminants. He also explains why not all hydrogen water is created equal, and how the method of producing hydrogen matters as much as the mineral content of the water itself.We explore Japanese hospital research, clinical approaches to redox balance and microcirculation, and the engineering decisions that avoid impurities while delivering consistent hydrogen dosing. None of this is presented as a magic switch — it’s a gentle, daily practice that supports hydration, gut health, metabolism, skin, inflammation and overall stability in a way that accumulates over time.Greg also shares remarkable before-and-after experiences: mobility returning after long decline, stubborn eye issues easing, and heart markers improving in people who had run out of options. And we go deeper into the emotional side of healing — the role stress plays as an invisible toxin, how the gut governs nutrient status and hormones, and why prevention is both kinder and more sustainable than waiting for a crisis to push us into action.Greg’s story includes a near-death experience and a promise to share what worked, and he does so in a way that is both human and hopeful. If you’ve been curious about molecular hydrogen, meaningful water purification, or small daily routines that stack into real change, this conversation offers clear steps, grounded guidance, and a reason to feel encouraged about your body’s ability to repair.Subscribe, share with a friend who’s ready for a reset, and leave a review to help more midlife rebels find their way back to vitality and ease.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most powerful shift you can make in midlife isn’t another push, but a pause? In this episode, I sit down with James Brett—a former high-stakes sales leader across Europe and Asia Pacific—whose life was redirected by a diagnosis and a sudden confrontation with his own limits. Moving from boardrooms to a hospital bed forced him into a kind of listening he had spent years avoiding. What he discovered is that resilience isn’t built through force; it’s built through presence, pacing, and deep respect for the body.James shares how he transformed dysfunctional teams by slowing the room, creating coherence through attention rather than pressure—and how that same philosophy became essential during his recovery from a stage 3 kidney tumour and a near-fatal obstruction. His return to health wasn’t a sprint; it was a disciplined devotion to nourishment, Daoist movement, energy cultivation, rest, and the non-negotiable choice to stop burning out his system.He opens up about a four-day vision quest, ten days of silence, and the moment the message “you are worthy” finally interrupted a lifetime pattern of proving his value. We also explore the Gene Keys, the shadow of inadequacy, and how resourcefulness becomes service when you integrate what pain has taught you.This conversation is for anyone rethinking success, leadership, or healing in midlife. Expect practical tools for deep listening, clearer boundaries, and sustainable energy management—along with a warm reminder to reclaim the “empty” moments we keep trying to fill with noise and distraction.If you’re navigating burnout, a career shift, or a health wake-up call, you’ll find simple language and grounded practices to help you act with clarity without sacrificing your wellbeing.If you know a midlife rebel who might need a gentler path back to impact and purpose, please share the episode with them.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailThe midlife story we’re handed tells us to slow down, shrink our world, and pour a glass to cope. This conversation with grey area drinking coach and author Sarah Rusbatch offers a different possibility. We explore how even a short break from alcohol can reset sleep, ease anxiety, sharpen focus, and open the door to a stronger, brighter midlife—without losing your social spark.We begin where many women find themselves: using wine as a reward at the end of a long day, only to wake up foggy, flat, or anxious. Sarah breaks down the real drivers behind habitual drinking—boredom, stress, loneliness—and explains why shifting to effort-based dopamine changes everything. She shares simple, science-backed tools you can start today: progressive strength training, protein-forward meals for hormone support, cold-water exposure, and evening rituals that protect sleep instead of sabotaging it. We also explore alcohol-free swaps, navigating identity shifts beyond “the party girl,” and handling social pressure with humour, boundaries, and grace.Perimenopause magnifies alcohol’s impact, so we get practical about energy, belly fat, hot sweats, and mood. Sarah talks openly about her own shift from nightly drinks to marathon training at 50—making a compelling case that a strong body and a regulated nervous system are the bedrock of a joyful midlife. Parenting comes into the mix too: delaying teen drinking, modelling fun without booze, and staying present instead of numbing out.If you’re curious about trying a 30-day break, joining a community challenge, or exploring Sarah’s book Beyond Booze, this episode gives you the map, the mindset, and the momentum to begin.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s sober-curious, and leave a quick review so more women can find it. Your next chapter starts with one curious step.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailA midlife plot twist doesn’t have to look like a crisis. It can look like soil under your nails, bread you milled yourself, and a dinner you can trace back to land you actually know.In this episode, I sit down with BBC journalist Max Cotton, who spent an entire year eating and drinking only what he could grow or raise on his small farm in South West England. What began as a one-man protest became a deeply human exploration of resilience, reconnection, and a slower, more intentional way of living.Max helps reframe self-sufficiency—not as an extreme lifestyle or purity test, but as a spectrum anyone can step onto. Together, we explore how agency expands when you choose seasonal food, shorten supply chains, and build relationships with the people behind your milk, meat, and vegetables. We move beyond headlines about cows and climate, digging into soil health, regenerative grazing, and how herbivores on diverse pastures can actually store carbon rather than release it.Max shares the whole journey: the surprises, the melons that worked, the wheat that didn’t, the fat, the time, the learning curve. He offers deeply practical advice for beginners—start tiny, buy trusted bulk staples, budget realistically for dairy and meat, and let local community be part of the solution rather than going it alone.This conversation is as relevant for city dwellers as it is for homesteaders. We talk veg boxes, UK-only sourcing that feels quietly rebellious, ethical dairying, micro-dairies thriving with just four cows, and the overlooked art of turning a harvest into meals. More than anything, this is a case for belonging—to place, to neighbours, and to a rhythm that finally makes sense again.If this conversation inspires you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so other midlife rebels can find it. What’s one imported item you could swap for a local option this week?Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the second half of life could feel bigger, freer, and more you than anything that came before it? That’s the spark behind this conversation with K.Margaret Solorio—author of Make Ease Your Vibe, certified Angel Reiki Master, and creator of the Home Frequency Reset. Together, we trace her surprising journey from biotechnology labs to intuitive energy work, and the daily rituals that transformed burnout into spacious, grounded ease.We explore the real inner work of midlife: • How to tell the difference between ego and intuition • Why angel signs can be practical guideposts • What shifts when you stop broadcasting scarcity and realise that “time is squishy” • How simple meditation habits and gentle nudges can reshape your entire pathK. Margaret opens up about loosening her grip on outcomes, trusting her body’s cues, and allowing worthiness to come from being—not producing. The results? Clearer decisions, kinder boundaries, deeper relationships, and work that actually feels aligned with who she’s becoming.Then we step into the home. Spaces hold energetic residue from stress, arguments, and life transitions. K.Margaret breaks down how remote home energy clearings work, why every property has its own “chakra” language, and how subtle energetic shifts can ignite real-world change—lighter rooms, better conversations, smoother family dynamics. From airing out a room on clearing day to placing a salt lamp in busy zones, her tools are beautifully simple and immediately usable. You’ll also hear a powerful story of compassionate spirit release that brought harmony back to a home in distress.This episode is a warm, grounded invitation to make ease your new default—by honouring your emotions as messages, using intention as a tool, and tuning both your inner and outer environments to support your midlife awakening.If you're curious about angel Reiki, home energy work, or just want gentler ways to feel better where you live, you're in exactly the right place.Subscribe, share with a friend who’s in a midlife rethink, and leave a review so more women can rewrite the story of this powerful season.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailThe word crisis gets thrown around at midlife like it’s inevitable. We push back... This conversation with Roanna White—senior teacher, mum of three, and unapologetic solo traveller—is a grounded and generous exploration of how women can transform upheaval into agency.We talk through the real stuff: leading a team while quietly battling anxiety, parenting teens who test every limit, and the moment somatic therapy surfaced repressed memories that finally explained years of physical symptoms. It’s vulnerable, practical, and quietly radical.What sets Ro apart is her body-first approach to healing. When CBT couldn’t reach the root, somatic experiencing helped her nervous system complete what trauma began. She reframed intrusive thoughts as messages of safety, learned to pause before reacting, and began using simple mantras—power, boundaries, worth—to guide choices under pressure. That inner recalibration opened space for joy: Bollywood dance that celebrates imperfect hips and full hearts, and solo travel that rebuilt self-trust from Thailand to Vietnam, and now to India and Nepal.We also dive into the loneliness epidemic and how Western communities have felt lonelier than ever since COVID. Ro’s response is both personal and pioneering: build connection on purpose. That's why she’s launching Yankyr, a hire-a-friend platform for safe, paid companionship—coffee, theatre, a concert—designed so people actually show up. It’s not dating, not therapy, just the missing bridge between wanting company and finding it.If you’ve ever felt unseen in a crowded life, this will land.The takeaway is clear: midlife isn’t the beginning of the end—it’s a second debut. Choose yourself, without apology. Book the class. Say 'no' sooner. Put your health first. Ask for help.And if this conversation resonates, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a review—what one powerful change are you making this year?Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailFrom Soviet shadows to divine light — Diana Esther’s life is a testament to courage, trust, and the quiet power of listening to your heart. In this intimate conversation, she shares her journey of awakening from a world built on fear and control into one illuminated by truth, love, and freedom.Through surrender, faith, and divine guidance, Diana learned to transmute pain into purpose — discovering the radiant “diamond within” that she now helps others uncover for themselves.We explore what it means to live guided by your soul, to embrace challenges as catalysts, and to reconnect with the inner wisdom that always knows the way home. For anyone navigating midlife transformation or spiritual awakening, this episode is a reminder: the light you seek has always been inside you.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailThe moment you decide midlife isn’t a cliff but a launchpad, everything changes. Today I'm unveiling our new name—Midlife Rebel—and the story behind it: a clear mission to help women rewrite the script on health, purpose and identity without the stale narrative of decline. From the early days post-COVID to 120 guest interviews, this journey has been a slow, steady build powered by curiosity, community and a refusal to shrink.In this short introduction of the new name, from Life, Health & The Universe to Midlife Rebel, I talk about the turning points that shaped this podcast, including quitting alcohol in January 2022 and a Human Design reading that nudged the show into being. You’ll hear how the interviews evolved from friendly chats to expansive conversations with new voices, and why tightening the niche matters for discoverability and impact. This isn’t a cosmetic change; it’s a commitment to meet women where they are—peri-menopause and menopause questions, brain fog, hormone shifts, career pivots, purpose rumbles—and offer both inspiration, answers and actionable tools.The Midlife Rebel podcast is where smart meets soulful—a movement for women who are done playing small and ready to rewrite the midlife story. We challenge convention, prioritise our health and wholeness, and live by intuition instead of expectation. We question everything that no longer fits and honour what does.Each week, I’m joined by guests who bring their wisdom, professional expertise, and lived insight—offering perspectives that spark transformation in health, vitality, spirituality, and purpose. Together, we explore what it really means to thrive in midlife—physically, emotionally, and soulfully.In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of the rebrand—new site links, guest directory updates, YouTube refresh—and reassure you that the mission remains the same: bold stories, real insight, and heart-driven truth.Because there's a little bit of rebel in all of us.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailA routine scan changed everything....When Dr. Bill Bruno, a world-renowned plastic surgeon, discovered significant coronary plaque at 49, he didn’t just rely on prescriptions—he rebuilt his life from the inside out.In this energising conversation, we explore the Longevity Pyramid Bill now teaches: sleep, nutrition, and movement at the base; targeted testing in the middle; and social health, stress management, smart supplementation, and—only at the top—medications and advanced therapies.We dig into why sleep is the keystone habit for fat loss, muscle gain, and stable mood—and how simple circadian tweaks can transform energy and recovery. Bill shares his nutrition guardrails (whole foods, enough protein, real fibre) and the training formula that preserves muscle and extends healthspan: 2–4 days of strength work, zone 2 cardio for endurance, and short bursts of intensity for vitality.You’ll also learn about smarter lab testing—from ApoB and particle numbers to fasting insulin—and when to consider calcium scoring, AI-enhanced CT angiography, DEXA, or full-body MRI for prevention.Beyond the biomarkers, Bill highlights the underestimated pillars of longevity: social connection, purpose, and stress regulation. We talk air and water quality, evening light hygiene, and device boundaries—practical tweaks that quietly improve sleep, hormones, and metabolic balance.Finally, Bill outlines his minimalist supplement stack (magnesium, vitamin D3, omega-3, creatine, and whey) and explains when tools like sauna, cold therapy, red light, and peptides can elevate results—once the foundations are solid.If you’re ready to trade quick fixes for a lifestyle that sustains you through midlife and beyond, this blueprint is your roadmap to lasting vitality.Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help more people find Life, Health & The Universe.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailMany women notice weight gain in menopause, stronger cravings, and mood swings that don’t respond to willpower or meal plans.When food stops being your main comfort, life gets louder—in the best way. In this episode I sit down with nutritionist and nutritional biochemist Juniper Devicis to unpack the real drivers of emotional eating and the exact steps she used to quiet food chatter, stabilise mood, and rebuild self-trust. Her story moves from teenage body image and burnout to a rock-bottom photo, hypnosis, and the surprising relief of finally feeling feelings rather than feeding them.We dig into the signals that separate genuine hunger from urgent compulsion, why self-worth must come before meal plans, and how chronic stress hijacks metabolism, spikes cravings, and pushes fat storage to the midsection. Juniper explains how hypnosis and NLP dial down the emotional charge around food so a snack becomes a choice, not a reflex. She shares her approach to ketosis cycling—structured, calm, and sustainable without obsessive tracking—plus the simple movement rituals and journalling that make cravings quieter and evenings easier.We also explore food quality in the modern world and how to patch nutrient gaps with the right supplement forms, and for those considering GLP-1 medications, Juniper outlines how to protect muscle, strengthen habits, and plan an exit so progress sticks. By the end, “vibrant, juicy life” stops sounding like a slogan and starts feeling like a practical, humane path—less noise, more choice, and a body and mind that finally feel on your side.If this resonates, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review—what’s one habit you’ll rewrite this week?Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhy does betrayal feel like it shatters not just your present, but rewrites your entire past? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Mr Jay—Certified Betrayal Trauma Practitioner and Intrapersonal Relationship Coach—to explore the hidden layers of betrayal, from infidelity to grief to the resurfacing of old wounds.We unpack why some people turn to affairs as a way to “feel alive,” the isolating impact of secrecy on partners, and why betrayal triggers are more than memories—they’re full-body flashbacks that demand nervous system care.This isn’t about quick fixes. Together, we explore the real tools for healing: EMDR, EFT tapping, trauma-informed yoga, and visualization. Mr Jay shares how to rebuild trust through transparency, set boundaries rooted in values, and create self-care rituals that become non-negotiables rather than luxuries.Through the lens of kintsugi—the Japanese art of golden repair—we also discuss how couples who choose to mend can create relationships more honest, resilient, and compassionate than before. And if walking away is the path, the lesson remains the same: healing begins within.If you or someone you love is navigating betrayal or deep relational pain, this episode offers a steady, hope-filled map forward.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailDiet rules, mirror anxiety, and the lie that thinness equals happiness—let’s challenge the script. In this episode of Life, Health & The Universe, I sit down with Marla Mervis-Hartmann—coach, Reiki Master, TEDx speaker, and author of "BE-Friend Yourself-Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with your Body"—to explore what actually leads to peace with food and a kinder relationship with your body.Marla’s story spans both extremes: cycles of binge eating marked by shame and the “thinnest ever” phase that still felt miserable. Those bookends reveal a deeper truth: the problem isn’t your body or your plate—it’s how we cope, and the voices we believe when we’re scared.We dive into:Unlearning diet culture and why self-compassion is the most effective health planIntuitive eating and body trust—how to stabilise physiology before tuning inPerimenopause, hormones, and body image—when your reflection looks the same but feels differentThe mother wound and early imprints that shape how women relate to food and their bodiesGentle tools for navigating binge eating, cravings, and compulsions without shamePractical rhythms that support midlife women: blood sugar balance, sleep, and rituals for “spiky” daysYou’ll also hear scripts for catching your inner critic, ways to rebuild safety and pleasure, and how acceptance isn’t pretending to love what you don’t—it’s choosing to act like a friend even when you can’t. We even touch on men’s body image and the power of performance goals.If you’re ready to stop fighting your body, release diet culture, and find freedom with food, this conversation is for you. Press play, subscribe for more midlife awakening stories, and share the belief you’re most ready to unlearn.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailEver felt like your brain is working against you? You're not alone. Today's conversation with Jocelyn Pepe opens a fascinating window into how we can reclaim control of our mental wellbeing by understanding the powerful connection between science and soul.Jocelyn takes us on her personal journey from experiencing compounding psychological stress to discovering how to claim her brain through both evidence-based practices and intuitive wisdom. After suffering a traumatic brain injury that completely disrupted her life as an endurance athlete, she found herself forced to slow down and completely reimagine her approach to wellbeing. The insights gained through this challenging experience now form the foundation of her work helping others navigate their own mental health challenges.At the heart of our discussion is the revolutionary concept that mental health operates both "above the neck" (in our thoughts and perspectives) and "below the neck" (in our somatic responses and nervous system). Through simple yet powerful practices like breathwork and body scanning, Jocelyn demonstrates how we can interrupt anxiety and negative thought patterns in real-time. She introduces her framework of five essential wellbeing elements—social, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual—that together create a complete approach to claiming our brains.For women especially, this conversation offers validating insights about how hormonal transitions and energy cycles affect mental health. Jocelyn challenges conventional workplace expectations built around male energy patterns and offers practical wisdom for women navigating perimenopause, caregiving responsibilities, and career demands simultaneously. Her message is empowering: we can have it all, just not all at once, and working with our natural rhythms rather than against them is key to sustainable wellbeing.What makes this episode particularly special is Jocelyn's blend of scientific understanding with soulful practices. Whether you're struggling with burnout, seeking to understand your body's signals better, or simply curious about the ripple effect your mental health has on those around you, you'll find actionable wisdom here. Listen now to discover how claiming your brain might be the most important step toward creating the life and impact you desire.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the future of medicine wasn’t about cutting, but about regenerating?In this powerful episode of Life, Health & The Universe, Dr. Jeff Gross — a neurological surgeon turned regenerative medicine pioneer — reveals how stem cells, PRP, and exosomes are transforming healthcare.For midlife women in particular, this conversation offers hope beyond surgery. Dr. Gross explains how hormonal changes accelerate cellular aging, inflammation, and bone or muscle loss — and why regenerative medicine can help restore vitality, reduce pain, and prevent decline without invasive procedures.With over 20 years of surgical experience, Dr. Gross has now treated more than 650 joints using regenerative therapies, with only one patient ultimately needing surgery. From platelet-rich plasma to cutting-edge exosome treatments, he shows how the body’s own biology can support healing and longevity.If you’re navigating midlife challenges like joint pain, reduced mobility, or loss of bone density, this episode offers practical insights into how regenerative medicine can help you stay active, healthy, and thriving.Listen now to discover how regenerative medicine can help you heal naturally, avoid unnecessary surgery, and celebrate midlife with strength and vitality.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the discomfort of midlife transition isn’t something to push through or medicate away, but a profound invitation to reclaim your most authentic self? In this episode of Life, Health & The Universe, Debs De Vries brings over 30 years of experience in spiritual and personal development to illuminate the deeper meaning of this powerful life stage.Debs shares how a vivid dream called her to work specifically with midlife women, guiding them through the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual gifts of this transition. With refreshing honesty, she describes peri-menopause and menopause as a spiritual initiation — much like Persephone’s descent to the underworld — challenging, yes, but ultimately transformative.Debs reframes menopause symptoms — including brain fog, hot flushes, and emotional upheaval — as signs of transition rather than failure.  We explore the fascinating connection between hormonal shifts and spiritual awakening, revealing how so-called “symptoms” may actually signal the release of outdated patterns and the emergence of deeper soul expression. As Debs puts it: “This is the version of yourself you knew you could be at 15” — before years of conditioning and compromise dimmed your light.The conversation also delves into Debs’ book, The Voice, the Vulva and the Vagus, where she explores the profound link between the vagus nerve, our voice, and our creative centre. She explains how these three elements form a kind of inner technology, allowing divine vibration to move through us and manifest in the world.At 68, Debs embodies the vibrant potential of midlife and beyond — reframing ageing not as decline but as a spiral of continued growth, creativity, and expansion. For women navigating uncertainty, confusion, or disconnection in midlife, her wisdom offers both spiritual perspective and practical guidance to reconnect with your authentic self.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailEver felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still missing something essential?In this episode of Life, Health & The Universe, Dr. La Toya Davis — spiritual teacher and founder of the Chi Healing Institute — shares her journey from high-achieving academic and entrepreneur to living in true soul alignment.We explore how societal conditioning creates a disconnect between external success and internal fulfilment, and how breaking free from these patterns can lead to a life that feels authentic and energising.Dr. Davis introduces the Akashic Records as a profound tool for self-discovery, revealing how your unique energetic archetype — your soul’s blueprint — influences your natural strengths, challenges, and the environments where you thrive.Our conversation touches on:Signs you’re out of alignment (and how to recognise them)Practical ways to shift toward greater authenticityThe courage to choose faith over fear when making life changesHow parents can model authentic living for the next generationWhether you’re questioning your career path, struggling with people-pleasing, or curious about your soul’s blueprint, this conversation offers both practical guidance and spiritual insight to help you step into deeper alignment with who you truly are.Listen now and explore how the Akashic Records, soul alignment, and energetic archetypes can help you reclaim your divine path.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailMidlife often brings conflict — between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming. But what if those conflicts weren’t roadblocks, but invitations to awaken? In this fascinating conversation, award-winning author and psychic channel Barbara With shares how the wisdom of Albert Einstein can guide us through inner turmoil into compassion, clarity, and peace.Barbara With has been channelling Albert Einstein for decades, along with other influential figures such as Princess Diana. Her groundbreaking approach, Conflict Revolution, reveals how healing our inner conflicts naturally transforms our outer world.At the heart of her work lies Einstein’s unfinished unified field theory, reframed through a map of human consciousness and a radical scientific definition of compassion as a fundamental force of the universe.Barbara explains Einstein’s model of human dimensions:Emotion in the solar plexusIntuition in the heart Intellect in the headWhen aligned with compassion, these dimensions unlock wisdom, creativity, and peace. The challenge — and the opportunity — is learning to trust intuition over intellect, even when it feels counterintuitive.Candid about her own struggles with mental health, Barbara shares how applying Conflict Revolution in her darkest moments gave her profound humility and clarity about her purpose. Her story demonstrates that awakening doesn’t come by avoiding conflict, but by transforming it.Whether you’re navigating personal challenges, seeking deeper peace in your relationships, or feeling called to contribute to global healing, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical guidance. Barbara’s reminder is simple but profound: focus on your own “piece” of reality, and in doing so, you become part of the larger movement toward peace.Tune in now to Life, Health & The Universe and discover how compassion, consciousness, and Einstein’s channelled wisdom can transform both your inner world and the outer one.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to breaking family patterns and healing generational cycles was written in the stars? In this powerful episode, intuitive astrologer and medium Brandi Khan reveals how astrology can help parents understand their children more deeply — and free their families from repeating old wounds.A homeschooling mother of four with a master’s degree in psychology, Brandi bridges spiritual wisdom with practical parenting. She explains why the moon sign — a child’s emotional language — is essential for nurturing emotional security. Through personal stories, including how her children’s Virgo and Taurus moons shaped everything from daily routines to potty training, she shows how astrology offers unique, customised parenting insights.Beyond day-to-day parenting, Brandi shares how natal charts uncover inherited patterns across generations. By bringing awareness to these cycles, parents can consciously choose to embody the higher expression of their chart and stop repeating the trauma of the past.Brandi also opens up about her work with mediumship, Akashic Records, and Arcturian healing, and the extraordinary story of how her intuitive gifts first emerged through a message that foretold her father’s passing. She offers hope that, as rare astrological shifts reshape our collective future, families can raise children — and themselves — with greater compassion, awareness, and soul alignment.✨ If you’re ready to understand your child’s emotional needs, heal generational wounds, and parent from a place of wisdom and love, this episode will inspire and guide you.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast