In this heartfelt episode of the Choose Courage podcast, Terry Sidford sits down with midlife mentor and spiritual guide Katie Farinas to explore what it really takes to reclaim your life when you’ve been living by everyone else’s rules.
Katie shares her deeply personal journey—from checking all the “right” boxes and losing herself in the shoulds, to facing depression, debilitating migraines, and her daughter’s serious health challenges. She talks about the three words that became a lifeline (“Go to yoga”), how spiritual practices like yoga, meditation, breathwork, and journaling helped her reconnect with her intuition, and why she believes midlife isn’t a decline—it’s an awakening.
Together, Terry and Katie dive into:
How to tell the difference between your intuition and your “monkey mind”
Simple, everyday ways to regulate your nervous system and feel more present
Why old patterns and stories are so hard to break—and how to gently release them
The truth about midlife as a powerful portal to purpose, not an ending
How saying YES to what lights you up (and guilt-free NOs to what doesn’t) creates a ripple effect of healing
You’ll walk away with practical tools to reconnect with your body, your inner wisdom, and your sense of possibility—no massive life overhaul required, just one small courageous step at a time.
About Katie FarinasKatie helps midlife women reconnect with their intuition, heal from the inside out, and step into lives aligned with their soul’s purpose. Drawing from her own journey through chronic illness, depression, and her daughter’s profound health challenges, she weaves yoga, meditation, spiritual coaching, and nervous system regulation into powerful, accessible support. Her mission is to help women remember who they truly are so they can live with more peace, joy, and impact.
About Terry & the Choose Courage PodcastHosted by speaker, author, and coach Terry Sidford, the Choose Courage podcast shares real conversations with people who’ve faced life’s hardest moments and found the courage to transform their story. Each episode offers inspiration, honest truth-telling, and practical tools to help you move through fear, trust your inner voice, and create a life that lights you up—especially in midlife and beyond.
If you’re feeling the pull to break old patterns and become your true self, this conversation is your reminder: your soul hasn’t forgotten why you’re here. https://terrysidford.com/podcast/
