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Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyGuided Meditation: I Am AbundantIn this Sacred Sunday meditation session, you are guided to reconnect with your powerful feminine essence and manifest abundance in your life. Through deep breathing exercises, visualization techniques, and affirmations, this meditation helps you to release stress and limiting beliefs, while attracting joy, love, prosperity, and overall well-being. The session encourages you to explore your inner strength, creativity, and worthiness, empowering you to consciously create a fulfilling and abundant reality. Make sure to sit or lie down comfortably, and take this time to fully immerse yourself in the transformative energy of abundance.
Key Timestamps:
(00:00) - Setting the Intention for Abundance
(01:33...2025-05-0413 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyMoney is Everything & Nothing: Financial Literacy for Women - E22We explore the urgent need for women to take ownership of our financial lives, especially as we move into the second stage of life. Together, we reflect on how outdated beliefs about money and gender have shaped our experiences—and why it’s time to break free. Through personal stories and life lessons, we see how becoming the best at what we do draws financial success, and how resourcefulness often matters more than resources. We unpack the real challenges many of us face, from the wage gap and career breaks to age discrimination, and how these have left women over 55 part...2025-05-0128 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyIt’s Not You, It’s the Planet: How Are You Called to Transform? | Desiree Rodriguez - E21We explore the growing interest in astrology, especially the Age of Aquarius, and what it means for us—particularly women in the second half of life. Together with a practical astrologer, we discuss how astrology can offer insight into the energies shaping our lives and help us better understand our personal journeys. With Pluto moving into Aquarius until 2040, we’re entering a time of collective transformation centered on innovation, community, and visionary thinking. Aquarian energy calls us to break from tradition, imagine new possibilities, and trust our intuition. While those of us with strong Aquarian placements may feel this shift more...2025-04-2413 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyHarmonizing with Masculine Energy | Steven Young - E20Today, we explore the dynamic interplay between masculinity and femininity through a powerful conversation with Steven Young, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and spiritual guide. As a community dedicated to rediscovering and living as our bold, authentic selves, we open the space to include male voices, recognizing that true healing and balance require dialogue across genders. Steven shares his journey of breaking free from societal conditioning—what he calls “the zoo”—and reminds us that our path to wholeness isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but about remembering who we are and choosing to play the game of life with presenc...2025-04-1738 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyThe Light and Dark Masculine: Understanding Polarity - E19In exploring masculine and feminine energy, we recognize the importance of understanding both their light and shadow aspects. While we have previously focused on the feminine, we now turn our attention to the masculine archetypes, distinguishing between their healthy and wounded expressions. The light masculine, like a steady fire, offers safety, structure, and integrity, whereas its shadow manifests as control, rigidity, and burnout. The dark masculine, resembling a transformative wildfire, embodies courage, passion, and intensity, yet its shadow can become destructive, manipulative, and abusive. As we navigate our relationships, it is essential for us to recognize these energies in the...2025-04-1016 min
Wheat Fields, Wisdom & WhiskeyRemember Who You Are & Create Optimal Health with Hilda LunderstedtHilda Lunderstedt's journey reflects an unwaivering commitment to entrepreneurship and the pursuit of holistic well-being. She is an entrepreneur, investor and mother of two. Originally from South Africa, she moved to Austin, Texas in 2018 with her 2 children.In this episode Hilda shares the lessons she has learned from working in the pharmaceutical and nutriceutical industry. She has spent most of her life in the health and wellness industry. This led her on a path in the last 5 years started studying the somatic and energetic causes of disease and illness.In this episode you w...2025-04-061h 01
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyGuided Meditation: A Tribute to the Masculine & FeminineThe feminine energy is described as circular, cyclical, and present-focused, while the masculine energy is forward-moving, directional, and outwardly expressive. Today we delve into the societal conditioning that often leads to an imbalance or fear of one type of energy over the other. We also discuss the importance of achieving harmony between these energies in various aspects of life, such as relationships, parenting, and personal growth. By understanding and balancing these energies, we can create a more integrated and fulfilling life.
Key Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to Feminine Essence
(00:55) - Understanding Masculine Energy
(02:11) - The Fear of Feminine Energy
(03:34) - Balancing...2025-04-0611 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyThe Dance of Masculine and Feminine: The Art of Receiving and Allowing | Kristi Worful - E18Today, we explore the journey of rediscovering our authentic selves, featuring Kristi Worful, a conscious entrepreneur and spiritual leader. Our conversation delves into balancing masculine and feminine energies—where the masculine is structured and goal-driven, and the feminine is fluid and receptive—and how societal pressures often push us into extremes, leading to burnout or loss of direction. Using nature’s seasons as a metaphor, Kristi emphasizes the importance of intentionally slowing down as a vital phase of transition, allowing us to reflect, honor our past achievements, and create space for new growth. This shift moves us away from patriarchal defini...2025-04-0327 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyWhy Society Suppresses the Feminine & How to Reclaim It - E17Masculine and feminine polarity represents the balance between structure and flow, doing and being, and is essential both within us and in our relationships. These energies, often symbolized by yin and yang or the divine masculine and feminine, exist in all of us regardless of gender. Our masculine energy is stable, directional, and protective, while our feminine energy is creative, intuitive, and fluid. When we are out of balance, we may feel rigid, exhausted, or lacking direction, affecting both our personal lives and society, which currently overvalues masculine traits like productivity while suppressing feminine qualities like rest and intuition. This...2025-03-2718 min
Win Win Women: Conversations That MatterHealth, Healing and Wellness; DisruptorMy guest, Hilda Lunderstedt, and I are discussing why women in their second stage need to understand feminine energy and heal their shadows.2025-03-2734 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyThe 5 Feminine Archetypes I’m Playing with Beyond the Mother - E16Today, we explore the practical application of feminine archetypes, emphasizing how we naturally embody different energies—such as the mother, warrior, queen, lover, wild woman, and wise woman—through various life stages. We share our collective journey of transitioning beyond the dominant mother archetype to consciously calling in other archetypes that support our evolution, creativity, and empowerment. By recognizing and embracing these archetypes, we can access new sources of energy, confidence, and balance, preventing burnout and fostering deeper self-awareness. We highlight the importance of understanding both the light and shadow aspects of each archetype and offer practical ways to embody them...2025-03-2019 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyEmbodying the Dynamic Energy of Feminine Archetypes | Desiree Rodriguez (TheRedHead) - E15Feminine archetypes are dynamic energies within all of us. Desiree Rodriguez shares her journey of self-discovery, from leaving a restrictive religious upbringing to navigating a male-dominated professional world, ultimately finding empowerment through mythology and storytelling. By embodying archetypes such as the queen, creatrix, mother, temptress, sorceress, and wild woman, she shows how we can call upon these energies to support different aspects of our lives. The mother nurtures, the temptress teaches presence and passion, the sorceress reconnects us with our inner power and magic, and the wild woman embodies authenticity and full emotional expression. We learn that all 12 archetypes exist...2025-03-1340 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyIntroduction to the 12 Feminine Archetypes Within You - E14Feminine archetypes represent the diverse energies and attributes within every woman, allowing her to navigate life with greater awareness and empowerment. These archetypes, rooted in Carl Jung’s concept of universal symbols, shape our behaviors, emotions, and personal identities. By recognizing and embodying different archetypes—such as the Queen for leadership, the Warrior for resilience, or the Lover for passion—women can access untapped strengths and balance different aspects of themselves. Especially in midlife, embracing these archetypes can help redefine identity beyond societal roles, fostering self-discovery, liberation, and fulfillment. By consciously activating the right archetype for different situations, women can step i...2025-03-0615 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyGuided Meditation - The Divine FeminineWelcome to this Divine Feminine Meditation. Find a place where you're comfortable, either sitting or lying down. Make sure you won't be disturbed. Bring your attention to your breath. Breathe in deeply through your nose for a count of four, feeling your belly rise. And on the top of your breath, hold for four, and exhale slowly through your mouth. For a count of six, repeat the cycle two more times. Breathe in, two, three, four, hold, two, three, four, and exhale, two, three, four, five, six. One more time. Breathe in, two, In, two, three, four. Hold, two, three...2025-03-0205 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyHarnessing the Power of Light and Dark Feminine in Your Second Stage - E13The light and dark feminine energies, often mistaken for healed and wounded feminine states, are essential forces within us that guide our transformation and balance throughout life. The light feminine embodies nurturing, compassion, and creativity, seen in archetypes like the maiden and mother, while the dark feminine represents power, intuition, and transformation, symbolized by the wild woman and crone. Both energies can manifest in healed or wounded states, influencing our behavior positively or through shadow traits like people-pleasing or recklessness. By recognizing and integrating both aspects, we foster wholeness, authenticity, and empowerment, especially during life transitions. When we consciously engage...2025-02-2715 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyThe Healed & Wounded Feminine: Which One Are You? - E12Today we explore the concept of the "healed feminine" and the importance of reclaiming our feminine energy by addressing generational wounds and societal conditioning. We discuss the contrast between the healed and wounded feminine, recognizing how the former embodies intuition, strength, creativity, and emotional balance, while the latter struggles with self-worth, people-pleasing, and suppressed emotions. Together, we examine three key feminine wounds—the womb wound, the witch’s wound, and the sisterhood wound—understanding their historical roots and how they continue to affect us today. To heal, we must take five essential steps: creating awareness, practicing self-compassion, setting boundaries, connecting with o...2025-02-2018 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyThe Forgotten Power of the Divine Feminine: Why She Matters - E11In today’s world, especially in business, we often find ourselves operating primarily in masculine energy, prioritizing logic, competition, and action. As a result, many of us—particularly women over 45—have lost touch with our feminine essence. Reconnecting with the Divine Feminine can transform our well-being, reducing stress, deepening relationships, and enhancing creativity and health. We also examine the shadow aspects of feminine energy, such as overgiving, codependency, and suppressed emotions, and discuss ways to restore balance through self-care, setting boundaries, and embracing our sensuality. By honoring both our feminine and masculine energies, we can step into our full, authentic power...2025-02-1321 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyGuided Meditation - Connect with Your True SelfWelcome to this guided meditation to connect with your authentic self. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can sit down or lie down without distractions. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in through your nose. Letting your belly rise, exhale slowly through your mouth, letting all tension melt away. Repeat these two more times, feel your body becoming heavy and grounded, as though you are deeply connected to the earth beneath you. Imagine roots growing from your feet, anchoring you in the nurturing steady energy of the earth. Bring your awareness to your heart center, the...2025-02-0903 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyAuthenticity is the New Currency for a Fulfilling Life - E10Today we discuss how authenticity—the practice of being true to our values, beliefs, and unique identities—is the foundation of meaningful relationships, impactful leadership, and personal fulfillment. Together, we debunk myths about authenticity, emphasizing that it embraces imperfection, evolves over time, and requires courage, not fearlessness. By shedding societal masks and reconnecting with our true selves, we can reduce stress, improve well-being, deepen connections, and find purpose, especially during life transitions like midlife. Authenticity is our powerful “currency,” fostering trust, alignment, and joy while inspiring others to do the same. We close by exploring actionable steps we can take to culti...2025-02-0621 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyMe-Time: The Bridge Between Isolation and Solitude - E9As we navigate the second stage of life, the concept of "me time" takes on a transformative meaning. In this episode, we explore how intentional moments of self-care can empower us to reconnect with ourselves and find balance amidst life’s transitions. We discuss the intersection of solitude and isolation, the benefits of me-time, and practical strategies to make it a cornerstone of your self-care routine. Whether you’re seeking clarity, creativity, or healing, this episode offers insights to help you embrace your me time as a powerful tool for growth and connection.
Key Takeaways:
• The growing appreciation for moments of sol...2025-01-3016 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyShadow Work: Become Self-Aware to Break Free from Old Habits - E8Are you in your late 40s or 50s and finding yourself asking, who am I? This episode dives deep into the transformative power of shadow work, a practice of exploring the hidden parts of ourselves. Shadow work involves uncovering the thoughts, emotions, and traits we suppress or deny, helping us to better understand and embrace our authentic selves. By examining these hidden aspects, we can break free from old patterns, unlock hidden potential, and cultivate greater self-compassion and acceptance. Through this exploration, we learn that our shadow isn’t all bad—it can also hold our strengths, creativity, and passions. In t...2025-01-2313 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyYour Life Story is Your Love Story: Put Yourself First Without Guilt - E7Hilda delves into the importance of self-love and self-care, particularly for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who often find themselves grappling with deeply ingrained societal norms of selflessness and caregiving. She emphasizes that self-love is a birthright and foundational for fostering love and acceptance in others, while self-care involves intentional actions to nurture physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Hilda explores the challenges many women face, including discomfort with receiving care, unresolved beliefs about self-worth, and the absence of modeled boundaries. She encourages listeners to start small, create rituals, and practice self-compassion to cultivate a healthier relationship with themselves...2025-01-1617 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallySoul Wisdom: 5 Steps to Tap into Your Spirit for a Purpose-Driven Life - E6Hilda focuses on the importance of connecting with our soul to guide us towards a purpose-driven life. She emphasizes the role of the soul as part of an 'Inner Executive Council' comprising the soul, heart, body, and mind. Practical steps for tapping into the soul's wisdom through silence, introspection, and body-soul connection are discussed. The episode underscores the need for intentional moments of stillness to align all aspects of our inner selves, thereby enhancing our overall well-being and fostering harmony in various facets of life.
Key Takeaways:
• How can we connect with and tap into our soul's guidance for a pu...2025-01-0914 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyBody Wisdom: Reconnecting with Your Body and Embracing Change in the Second Stage of Life - E5Hilda explores the complex relationship we have with our bodies and the importance of reconnecting and honoring them in our later stages of life. By understanding the mind-body, body-heart, and body-soul connections, we can transform our relationship with our physical selves into one of wisdom and power. Through mindful practices, self-compassion, and intentional choices, we learn to appreciate our bodies as vessels for our soul's journey. Join us in a gratitude ritual to deepen this connection and inspire a legacy of self-love and respect.
Key Takeaways:
• How can I transform my relationship with my body and embrace it as a po...2025-01-0220 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyHeart Wisdom: Listen to Your Inner Compass for Emotional Safety and Healthy Boundaries - E4Hilda emphasizes the focus is on discovering your true self and the vital role of the heart in guiding emotions and achieving a balanced life. Hilda likens our body to a car with the spirit as the driver, the mind as the navigation, and the heart as the steering system. Key concepts include understanding the difference between emotions and feelings, the importance of inner emotional safety, the impact of emotional suppression, and practical strategies like heart check-ins, breathwork, and setting healthy boundaries. The episode aims to inspire midlife women to embrace vulnerability, dismantle emotional walls, and replace them with boundaries...2024-12-2615 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyMind Wisdom: Rewire Your Beliefs to Reshape Your Reality - E3Hilda dives deep into the role of the mind in shaping our reality and experiences. Hilda explores how the subconscious, conscious, and superconscious minds function as our internal navigation system. Discussing concepts such as belief systems, cognitive biases, patterns, and triggers, the episode offers strategies for healing and transforming outdated mental frameworks. Tools like belief mapping, meditation, journaling, and pattern mapping are recommended to help us reconnect with our authentic selves and create a more fulfilling life.
Key Takeaways:
• How do the subconscious, conscious, and superconscious minds shape our reality and experiences?
• How can we identify and break free from nega...2024-12-1926 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyInner Wisdom: Align Your Executive Council to Create Purpose in Your Second Stage - E2We explore how to create a life aligned with our true purpose by reconnecting and realigning our inner world composed of our spirit, body, heart, and mind. Despite building successful lives, many of us in our late 40s or 50s may experience misalignment within ourselves, leading to stress and dissatisfaction. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and insightful analogies involving business and cars, we delve into the interconnectedness of our inner team and how addressing this alignment can bring joy, fulfillment, and a renewed sense of purpose. The episode emphasizes the need for self-awareness and the importance of...2024-12-1223 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyBelonging, Not Just Fitting In: Why Women in Their 50s Need Sisterhood - E1We discuss the importance of finding community and belonging as women navigate significant life changes in their late 40s and 50s. Hilda shares her own journey from a successful career to seeking deeper connections and healing through sisterhood. She emphasizes the difference between fitting in and true belonging and how being part of a supportive community can lead to personal growth and emotional healing. The episode highlights the benefits of connecting with others on a similar path and encourages listeners to seek out their tribe for mutual support and transformation.
Key Takeaways:
• Why is finding a sense of community and be...2024-12-1216 min
Her Second Stage - Rediscovering How to Live Boldly and AuthenticallyYou're in Your Late 40s or 50s. Now What?Welcome to Her Second Stage, a podcast for successful women ready to step into the next chapter with purpose. Hosted by Hilda Lunderstedt, this show is for women who have poured themselves into careers, family, and relationships and are now seeking a deeper connection with themselves. If you’ve found yourself at a crossroads—kids leaving the nest, new relationships, the reality of menopause, or caring for aging parents—Hilda is here to guide you through it all.
Each week, we dive into real conversations about health, wellness, healing, and the power of community. Rediscover what makes you feel alive and ex...2024-11-2005 min