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The Midlife AwakeningS3 EP8: Why Self-Forgiveness Might Be the Key to Midlife WellnessIn this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, Odilia sits down with Leslie to explore what it really takes to rebuild your health, self-esteem, and relationship with your body in midlife.For decades, Leslie struggled with low self-worth, emotional eating, trauma, and the endless cycle of dieting. Like many women, she tried every approach imaginable—from popular diet programs to quick-fix solutions—only to find herself back in the same patterns. But everything changed in her late 40s.During the quiet reflection of the pandemic, Leslie began looking inward instead of tr...
2026-03-0737 min
The Midlife AwakeningS3 EP7: How to Trust Yourself Again in Midlife | Somatic Healing, Self-Trust & The Gene Keys with Shauna HawkesIf you’ve reached midlife and found yourself feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step — this episode is for you.In this powerful conversation on The Midlife Awakening, I’m joined by embodiment mentor Shauna Hawkes to explore:Why so many women struggle with self-trust in midlifeWhat somatic embodiment actually means (and how to practise it daily)How EFT tapping helps release stuck emotional energyThe Gene Keys and how they support self-awareness and personal growthThe biggest myth about healing (and why you are not broken)We talk honestly about the “go, go, go” culture wo...
2026-02-2841 min
The Midlife AwakeningS3 E6: How to Trust Your Intuition and Rebalance Your Feminine Energy in Midlife during Pisces SeasonPisces Season is here — and it’s time to reconnect with your intuition.From February 19th to March 20th, we are in the final sign of the zodiac — a season of spirituality, healing, creativity and deep inner reflection.In this episode, I talk about:Why midlife women struggle with intuitionThe difference between ego and inner knowingHyper-vigilance and trauma responsesRebalancing masculine and feminine energyStrengthening your spiritual practicePreparing for the astrological New YearIf you’ve been:Living in survival modeCarrying too much responsibilityFeeling disconnected from yourselfCraving more calm and clarityThis epi...
2026-02-2115 min
The Midlife AwakeningS3 E5: EMDR Therapy, Childhood Trauma & Attachment in Midlife | Healing During Perimenopause with Mia Von SchaWhy does childhood trauma resurface during perimenopause? Can EMDR therapy really help you heal without reliving the past? And is it possible that being an imperfect parent is actually good for your children?In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, OdIlia speaks with trauma specialist and child therapist Mia Von Scha about healing unresolved childhood trauma in midlife and how attachment patterns formed in early childhood affect adult relationships and parenting.As hormonal changes during perimenopause shrink our “window of tolerance,” many women find old emotional wounds resurfacing. This conversation explores why th...
2026-02-1443 min
The Midlife AwakeningS3 EP4: Rapid Transformational Therapy and the Subconscious Mind I Vanessa MearnsMidlife is often the moment when old patterns, beliefs, and coping mechanisms stop working — not because something is wrong with you, but because your subconscious is ready for change.In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, host Odilia Judith speaks with Vanessa Mearns, a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner and holistic therapist, about how subconscious beliefs shape our confidence, sense of safety, relationships, and how we experience our bodies in midlife.Vanessa explains how RTT works by accessing the subconscious mind — where long-held patterns are formed — allowing real, embodied change rather than s...
2026-02-071h 32The Midlife AwakeningS3 EP3: This Isn’t a Midlife Crisis — It’s a Midlife AwakeningWhat if what we’ve been calling a midlife crisis is actually something very different?In this episode, I slow things down and talk about what a midlife awakening really is — especially for those of us who are early in the journey and wondering what on earth is happening to our bodies, emotions, and lives.Many women enter midlife feeling confused, exhausted, emotional, or disconnected from the life they once built — often without any understanding of how perimenopause, hormones, trauma, and identity shifts are all happening at the same time. Because we were never...
2026-01-3117 minThe Midlife AwakeningS3 EP2: Authenticity, Belonging & the Midlife AwakeningAquarius Season & the Midlife Awakening: Letting the Masks FallAs we move into Aquarius season (20 January – 18/19 February), the collective energy begins to shift — away from duty, expectation, and conformity, and toward authenticity, truth, and freedom.In this episode, I explore how Aquarius season mirrors what a midlife awakening really is: not a crisis, not a breakdown, but a deep and honest questioning of who we are beneath the roles, masks, and identities we’ve spent years perfecting.We talk about why midlife often feels uncomfortable before it fee...
2026-01-2412 minThe Midlife AwakeningS3 EP1 : Why I’m Not Doing New Year’s Resolutions (And What I’m Doing Instead)Is January really the right time to start over?In this episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, I’m gently questioning the pressure we all feel at the start of the year to overhaul our lives — especially when we’re exhausted, it’s still winter, and real life hasn’t magically paused.We talk about why January can feel like trying to sprint through peanut butter, how nature actually supports rest and reflection right now, and why forcing big changes too early often leads to burnout instead of transformation.I’m also sharing how I’m appr...
2026-01-1516 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP :16 How to Protect Your Energy During the Holidays : Capricorn Season & BoundariesAs we move into Capricorn season, many of us start feeling the pull to slow down, reflect, and reassess how we’re really living — especially as the year comes to a close.In this final episode of Season Two of The Midlife Awakening, I explore how Capricorn season invites us to look honestly at our boundaries, our energy, and the structures of our lives — particularly during the festive period, when expectations around family, tradition, and togetherness can feel overwhelming.In this episode, we talk about:• What Capricorn season is an...
2025-12-2416 minThe Midlife AwakeningS2 EP :15 Loving Your Midlife Body: Small Shifts, Real Healing & Reclaiming Your EnergyIn this week’s off-the-cuff episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia opens up about something so many women struggle with but rarely say out loud — our midlife bodies.After decades of self-criticism, unrealistic expectations, and diet culture conditioning, midlife invites us into a completely different relationship with ourselves. In this honest and intimate conversation, Odelia shares how she’s learning to love her body after years of self-loathing, and how tuning into her body’s needs has changed everything.This episode explores:💛 Why body acceptance becomes essential in midlife💛 How childbirth, st...
2025-12-1021 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 14 : Alcohol Freedom in Midlife: The Science-Based Method That Changed Jacki’s LifeIn today’s powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia sits down with Alcohol Freedom Coach Jacki Fleniken, who went from drinking 12–13 beers a day to living completely alcohol-free — not through willpower, shame, or restriction, but through a science-based method that rewired her beliefs, neural pathways, and emotional patterns around drinking.Jacki’s story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. After hitting emotional rock bottom, she realised that alcohol wasn’t helping her cope — it was controlling her life. A heartbreaking wake-up call at a celebration of life pushed her to ask the question:
2025-12-0536 minThe Midlife AwakeningS2 EP13: From Shadow Work to Expansion: Your Midlife Shift Into Sagittarius SeasonIn this episode of The Midlife Awakening, we explore the powerful transition from the deep emotional work of Scorpio season into the expansive, hopeful energy of Sagittarius season.Scorpio has taken many of us into the depths — shadow work, subconscious patterns, emotional truths, and the parts of ourselves we’ve long suppressed. And in today’s episode, I share my own personal breakthrough: discovering the Golden Shadow and realising I’ve spent most of my life hiding a part of myself that has always wanted to be expressed.From c...
2025-11-2525 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 E13: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Redesign Your Life and Love What You Do Again | with Tessa GrintIn this inspiring episode of The Midlife Awakening, I sit down with Tessa Grint — leadership coach, business consultant, and founder of Light Me Up.After spending 17 years in the corporate world, Tessa found herself completely burnt out and chasing a promotion she didn’t even want. That breakdown became her breakthrough — the moment she realised success isn’t about job titles or LinkedIn updates, but about alignment.Now, Tessa helps women reconnect with who they truly are, discover their zone of genius, and redesign their working lives so they can thrive — not just survive.
2025-11-0647 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 12: Shadow Work in Midlife: Becoming Whole Through Inner Healing Shadow Work in Midlife: Becoming Whole Through Inner Healing Discover how shadow work helps you heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self during midlife. With Jungian wisdom, synchronicities, and self-awareness. Midlife has a way of bringing everything to the surface — old patterns, unhealed wounds, and parts of ourselves we’ve long ignored. But it’s not a breakdown — it’s an awakening.In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odilia explores what shadow work in midlife really means and how it can help you become whole again. Drawing from the teachings of
2025-10-3122 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 11 : Awakening to Self Love - Stepping into your Divine Feminine with Lilli BewleyReconnecting with your feminine energy and finding real love after healing.In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Awakening, we dive into the world of love, healing, and dating after 40 with Lilli Bewley — a Dating Coach and creator of The Feminine Dating Archetype Quiz.Lilli’s story is one of profound transformation. After years of following all the “rules” of success — the career, the relationship, the life that looked perfect on paper — she found herself feeling disconnected, unseen, and unfulfilled. Hitting rock bottom became the moment that cracked her open to healing, self-love, and a whole...
2025-10-1643 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 10 : MM - You Are Not Broken: Sam’s Midlife Awakening StoryIn this week’s Monday Motivations episode, I’m sharing a deeply moving story sent in by one of our listeners — Sam — whose midlife awakening began through pain, loss, and ultimately, profound transformation.Sam’s story is about learning to listen to her body after years of struggling with endometriosis, navigating grief after a hysterectomy, and rediscovering purpose through healing and coaching other women.Through her journey, she reminds us that midlife isn’t a breakdown — it’s a breaking open. That our bodies are not our enemies. And that the cracks in our stor...
2025-10-1311 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 9 : Rebuilding After Heartbreak: Miranda Roos on Self-Worth, Attachment, and Finding Healing in the Messy MiddleHeartbreak changes us—but it doesn’t mean we’re broken.In this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening, I sit down with Miranda Roos, a South African–born lawyer turned award-winning photographer, writer, and emotional alchemist. Miranda is the author of The Empty Drawer, a raw and honest breakup survival guide born from her own lived experience of loss, love, and rediscovery.We talk about what it really means to rebuild yourself after heartbreak—not from a pedestal, but from the messy middle. Miranda shares openly about:How writing notes on her phone...
2025-10-0133 minThe Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 8 :Attachment Styles Explained: Healing Relationships in Libra SeasonAttachment style test https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/Libra Season (September 22 – October 22) is here, bringing its Venus-ruled focus on love, harmony, and connection. This is the time of year when relationships take center stage — and often, so do the patterns that make them feel complicated.In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, I’m breaking down attachment styles — secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant — and explaining how each one shapes the way we love, connect, and handle conflict. You’ll hear real-life examples of how attachment styles show up in relationships, and why Libra Sea...
2025-09-2623 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 7 : Monday Motivations introduces Davina McCallIn this Monday Motivations episode, I share the powerful midlife story of Davina McCall — a woman who has lived through addiction, fame, heartbreak, and a near-death health crisis, only to rise again and again with courage and clarity.From her turbulent childhood and struggle with heroin, to becoming one of Britain’s most recognisable TV presenters, to her recent advocacy for women’s health and her recovery from brain surgery — Davina’s journey is proof that it’s never too late to begin again.Her story reminds us that:Our past doesn’t disqualify u...
2025-09-2209 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 6 : Nutrition, Neurodiversity, and Thriving in Midlife with Arianna MorganWhat happens when your body forces you to stop—and your mind demands a new way forward?In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, I’m joined by health and nutrition coach Arianna Morgan, whose story of resilience and reinvention will speak to so many of us navigating midlife.Arianna’s journey began with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at 33, followed by corporate burnout and, later, an ADHD and autism diagnosis in her 40s. Through these challenges, she discovered the profound connection between lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing—and learned how to rebuild her life...
2025-09-1852 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 5: Melinda Messenger: From Burnout to Midlife RebirthIn this Monday Motivations episode, we explore the powerful midlife transformation of Melinda Messenger — a woman once known for her fame and television career, who walked away from it all after reaching breaking point.Behind the glamour, Melinda faced burnout, the collapse of her marriage, and financial struggles that forced her to completely rethink her life. Through courage and inner work, she retrained as a psychotherapist and dream guide, choosing authenticity, healing, and alignment over public expectation.Her story is a reminder that collapse is not the end — it can be the doorway to y...
2025-09-1508 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 4: Healing Childhood Trauma & Embracing Imperfection in Parenting with Mia Von SchaIn this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia sits down with child therapist and trauma specialist Mia Von Scha to explore how unresolved childhood trauma resurfaces in midlife — especially during perimenopause — and how we can begin to heal.Mia shares her expertise on attachment theory, EMDR, and the importance of rupture and repair in parenting. Together, we discuss why it’s not only okay to mess up as a parent, but how those moments of repair actually teach our children resilience and emotional regulation.Key insights from this episode:Why perimenopause often...
2025-09-1043 minThe Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 3: Monday Motivations and Louise Hay✨ In this Monday Motivations episode, we explore the extraordinary midlife transformation of Louise Hay — a woman who went from a childhood of trauma and hardship to becoming one of the most influential figures in the self-help movement. Louise didn’t publish her first book until she was 50, and in her 60s she founded Hay House Publishing, building a global legacy of healing and empowerment. From her cancer recovery to the creation of The Hayride support groups and the Hay Foundation, her story reminds us that it’s never too late to begin again, to heal, and to create a life fil...
2025-09-0808 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP2: One Small Change: How Virgo Season Helps Us Build Habits That StickIf you’ve been feeling the urge to get organised, reset your routines, or finally shift some habits that just aren’t working anymore — it’s not random. That’s the energy of Virgo season calling you back to balance.In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, I’m exploring how daily routines and rituals can support us in midlife. We’ll talk about:Why routines matter more as our energy, hormones, and responsibilities shiftThe difference between routines (structure) and rituals (meaning)Common habit traps we fall into — and how to avoid themSimple Virgo-season resets you can start today...
2025-09-0332 min
The Midlife AwakeningS2 EP 1: Your Paycheck Should Never Cost Your Mental Health 💫 In this first Monday Motivations episode, Athena opens up about her journey of resilience — from a childhood marked by challenges, to surviving a traumatic brain injury that doctors believed she wouldn’t recover from. She shares how her fight to walk again, her struggles with mental health, and her search for purpose ultimately led her to become a trauma-informed coach. Athena’s story is a reminder that setbacks don’t define us — it’s how we choose to rise that shapes the next chapter. ✨ Do you have a story of resilience, healing, or transformation that could inspire others? I’d love to...
2025-09-0109 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 005 : What is trauma really and have I experienced it?SummaryIn this conversation, Odelia explores the multifaceted nature of trauma, emphasizing that it is not solely defined by significant events but also by the absence of support and love. She discusses how trauma manifests in the body and mind, the different types of trauma, including generational trauma, and the importance of healing through understanding and compassion. Odelia highlights the role of the brain's amygdala in trauma responses and the necessity of rewiring these patterns for true healing. The conversation concludes with a call to self-love and reflection on personal healing journeys.Takeaways...
2025-07-3118 min
The Midlife AwakeningEpisode 004: How start our Healing JourneyKeywordshealing journey, self-care, emotional support, journaling, therapy, self-compassion, healing modalities, personal growth, mental health, emotional wellnessSummaryIn this conversation, Odelia discusses the essential steps in embarking on a healing journey, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging pain, setting intentions, seeking support, and exploring various healing modalities. She highlights the significance of self-care, self-compassion, and the need to process emotions healthily. Odelia also addresses common setbacks in healing and reassures listeners that healing is not a linear process, encouraging patience and persistence throughout the journey.TakeawaysAcknowledge and accept...
2025-06-1328 min
The Midlife AwakeningEpisode 003: Healing our Inner Child with Anna ParfaKeywordsinner child healing, grief recovery, emotional suffering, attachment theory, hypnosis, self-healing, mindfulness, grief counseling, emotional recovery, personal transformationSummaryIn this conversation, Odelia and Anna Parfa delve into the profound topic of inner child healing and grief recovery. Anna, a grief counselor and author, shares her insights on the expansive nature of grief, which encompasses not only the loss of loved ones but also emotional suffering from various life experiences. They explore the concept of the inner child, its manifestations in adulthood, and the importance of addressing these wounds for emotional well-being...
2025-05-2834 min
The Midlife AwakeningEpisode 002: This is me and my journey so far...Keywordsmidlife, self-discovery, healing, relationships, career transitions, emotional wellness, personal growth, astrology, subconscious mind, women empowermentSummaryIn this conversation, Odelia shares her personal journey through midlife, exploring themes of self-discovery, healing, and the challenges of navigating career transitions and physical changes. She discusses the importance of emotional wellness, setting boundaries in relationships, and the transformative power of healing experiences. Odelia also highlights her rediscovery of passions, such as astrology, and outlines the structure of her podcast, which aims to create a supportive community for others on similar journeys.Takeaways
2025-05-2829 min
The Midlife AwakeningEpisode 001 : Why is Midlife so SignificantKeywordsmidlife awakening, self-discovery, emotional changes, family dynamics, career transitions, physical health, personal growth, relationships, community engagement, self-careSummaryIn this episode, Odelia explores the concept of midlife awakening, emphasizing the journey of self-discovery and the emotional, physical, and relational changes that occur during this transformative phase. She encourages listeners to embrace their true selves, reassess their relationships, and find purpose in their lives. The conversation highlights the importance of self-care, community engagement, and the potential for personal growth amidst the challenges of midlife.TakeawaysMidlife is a time...
2025-05-2828 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 8 : Healing your Inner Child with Anna ParfaKeywordsinner child, grief, healing, emotional recovery, attachment theory, hypnosis, self-help, mental health, emotional suffering, personal growthSummaryIn this episode of the Heal Your Life podcast, host Odelia speaks with grief counselor Anna Parfa about the importance of inner child healing and the broader definitions of grief. They discuss how grief extends beyond the loss of loved ones to include emotional suffering from various life experiences. Anna explains the concept of the inner child, its manifestations in adulthood, and the significance of addressing these wounds. The conversation also covers healing modalities, including...
2025-04-2934 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 7 : Using Venus Retrograde for HealingIn today's episode, the Astrologer in me has come out as I would like to share how we can harness the current Venus Retrograde energy to help us on our healing journey. So, have a listen, share and like the episode if it resonates with you.Send us a textSupport the showInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/heal.our.lives?igsh=MXI2OGE1MTNlcXZ3eg==Audible : https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp/mfpdp/ASIN?actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=spiritualjunk-21The Heal Your Life - bookclub...
2025-03-0720 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 6 : Reiki for Trauma HealingIn todays episode, I am talking about the Ancient Art of Reiki and my own personal expeirence with it to help me heal some of my past trauma. It is a great healing modality to add to your tool box of healing trauma. It has been an important part of my spiritual journey as well as having helped me connect not only to my divine feminine energy but to get more connected to my intuition.Also I have announced the new book for the month, for our book club, and it is Atomic Habits by James Clear...
2025-01-3125 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 5 : Is it Self care or Selfish?In today's episode I will talking a bit about Self-care - what it is, why we need it and give you some examples of what I do for my Self-care. I also announce what the book of the month will be for November. Send us a textSupport the showInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/heal.our.lives?igsh=MXI2OGE1MTNlcXZ3eg==Audible : https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp/mfpdp/ASIN?actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=spiritualjunk-21The Heal Your Life - bookclub - https://www.facebook.c...
2024-10-2724 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 4 : This is me.....HiIn this episode, I have decided to take a pause and introduce myself as I have not done this yet. I have also been hard at work changing the format and look of the show - so I hope that you will enjoy the new format that I will be creating going forward.If you would like to follow me on Instagram, you can can follow me @heal.our.lives or if you would like to get in touch, you can email me at heal.yourlife@outlook.comSend us a textSupport...
2024-10-1718 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 3 : Beliefs, Breath-work and BoundariesIn today's episode I will be talking about self limiting beliefs (again), breath-work as a healing modality and implementing boundaries in your life as an act of self love.If you would like to get access to the books that I have mentioned in this episode, here is a link to a free audible trial for you to get started https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp/mfpdp/ASIN?actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=spiritualjunk-21Also the link to the Youtube interview as mentioned : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTefkqYQz8g
2024-08-1019 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 3 : Beliefs, Breath-work and BoundariesIn today's episode I will be talking about self limiting beliefs (again), breath-work as a healing modality and implementing boundaries in your life as an act of self love.If you would like to get access to the books that I have mentioned in this episode, here is a link to a free audible trial for you to get started https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp/mfpdp/ASIN?actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=spiritualjunk-21Also the link to the Youtube interview as mentioned : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTefkqYQz8g
2024-08-1021 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 2 : Smash those limiting beliefsIn today's episode I will be chatting about a few methods that I have been trying out to not only identify my self limiting beliefs but also what I have tried to flip them into positive ones. These beliefs are usually a product of the trauma and can keep us stuck in a loop of negative patterns. Have a listen and give it a try! Let me know you thoughts or if you have discovered any amazing ways that we can try.Send us a textSupport the showInstagram : https://www.instagram...
2024-07-1016 minThe Midlife AwakeningEpisode 1 : Lets talk Trauma!In today's episode I will be doing a brief intro to what the show is about, who am I and what we will be doing on this journey. I will be discussing what Trauma is, how it manifests and why we need to heal it. I will also be using my astrology experience and my birth chart as a guiding tool on my journey BUT this is not an astrology podcast. If however you would like to use astrology on your own journey then please reach out to me on my social media or my website and I would...
2024-06-0620 minThe Midlife AwakeningTrailer - The Midlife AwakeningThis is my new Podcast and it is all about the healing journey that I am about to embark on over the next 365 days. I am hoping that this will transform my life and maybe inspire others to do the same. Each week I will be sharing my journey with you including what books I have read and what methods I am using to heal past Trauma. So if you are into topics like EFT tapping, meditation, shadow work, and detoxifying your home and body then this is the place for you. I am no Guru, I am just a...
2024-05-2200 min