Your Magical Midlife

Kate Higgins
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Calling all wildflowers, late bloomers, seekers and dreamers:  Your Magical Midlife is for women 40+ who never (quite) fit in.  I'm Kate Higgins, a licensed therapist turned coach. I walk women through the portal of midlife using four archetypes: The Maiden, The Mother, The Empress and The Crone-each phase bringing wounds and wisdom.  This podcast is part confessional, part advice column, and part deep dive interviews with untamed woman living lives of their own creation. If you're tired of midlife content geared towards losing weight and "fixing" yourself, you're in the right place.  When I was struggling through menopause and the reckoning that is aging, the only support available to me was focused on preserving the 35 year old version of me-insisting that I should stay frozen there in that "ideal".  I couldn't find anything geared towards the emotional and spiritual challenges I was facing –let alone anywhere that was CELEBRATING it. So I decided to create it myself from scratch. Midlife is a Portal, and I'm here to witness and support you as you dance, leap (or even) limp through it.  It's okay. I got you.  Check out my website: www.yourmagicalmidlife.comFollow me on Instagram: @yourmagicalmidlife Book your FREE 20 minute coaching curiosity call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call 

  1. 6 days ago

    E95 Aging is Agency

    For far too long, we’ve been told that menopause is the beginning of the end — the end of youth, desirability, vitality, and power. In this episode, I’m reframing the entire conversation. Menopause is not a decline. It is alchemy. It is the raw, fiery initiation into the Empress phase — the moment a woman stops pouring her life force into everyone else and finally claims her own sovereignty. I share my own hot flash story (yes, it happened while dancing to The Cure’s “Hot Hot Hot”), and how what felt like a cruel joke at 45 has become one of the most transformative portals of my life. I talk about how menopause burns away old identities, roles, and expectations so we can rise more fully as ourselves. This is your reminder that aging is not a loss of power — it is the reclamation of it. Key Takeaways: Why menopause is a powerful threshold, not an endingHow the physical and emotional changes are initiations into Empress energyThe shift from “Who will love me if I’m too much?” to “What do I actually want?”How to embrace the agency, clarity, and sovereignty that become available in this seasonWhy midlife is the perfect time to become more fully yourselfIf you’re in perimenopause or menopause and feeling the burn — literally and figuratively — this episode is for you. You are not fading. You are transforming. Follow me on Instagram @yourmagicalmidlife If you’re ready to explore which archetype is most active in your life right now, take the free Midlife Archetype Quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Archetype Quiz Book me to come to you so that YOU can Craft Your Crown: https://yourmagicalmidlife.com/craft-your-crown Book your FREE  20 minute coaching discovery call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call

    7 min

  2. 25 Jun

    E94: Sacred Silliness

    We’ve been taught that by the time we reach midlife we should be serious, dignified, and “appropriate.” But what if play, laughter, and being a little ridiculous are actually some of the most powerful ways we can heal and unmask? In this episode I share why joy and silliness are not frivolous — they’re medicine. I talk about how sacred silliness helps us drop the mask faster than serious self-work ever could, and how letting the wild, playful Maiden inside us come out to play actually helps the Empress rise. I get personal about my own journey — from burlesque stages to dancing like a lunatic in my kitchen, from crooked crowns to finally letting all parts of me (the silly, the wise, the wounded, and the sparkling) live in the same body. You’ll hear why reclaiming play in midlife is a radical act of self-love and how it deepens our connection to ourselves and others. Key Takeaways: Why laughter and play are sacred forms of rebellion in midlifeHow sacred silliness helps us unmask and come home to ourselvesThe beautiful link between Maiden energy (play) and Empress energy (sovereignty)Simple, doable ways to bring more playful joy into your daily lifeIf you’ve been too serious, too guarded, or too “appropriate” for too long, this episode is your invitation to loosen up and remember what it feels like to be fully, joyfully alive. Follow me on Instagram @yourmagicalmidlife If you’re ready to explore which archetype is most active in your life right now, take the free Midlife Archetype Quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Archetype Quiz Book me to come to you so that YOU can Craft Your Crown: https://yourmagicalmidlife.com/craft-your-crown Book your FREE  20 minute coaching discovery call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call

    8 min

  3. 18 Jun

    E93: The Joy Of Becoming

    The Joy of Becoming is about giving ourselves permission to stop performing and start living more fully as who we actually are. It’s the shift from: Shrinking to stay likable → to taking up space unapologeticallyFollowing old scripts → to writing new onesWaiting until we’re “healed enough” or “ready enough” → to beginning right now, exactly as we areThis isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending life is always easy. It’s about reclaiming joy as a serious, sacred part of our growth. It’s about remembering how to play, laugh, create, and feel alive again — even while we’re still healing, still messy, and still figuring things out. Midlife joy looks like dancing in the kitchen, wearing the bright color, saying the honest thing, making the silly joke, and choosing ourselves even when it feels scary. It’s the quiet rebellion of deciding that our happiness matters too. This season is about integration — letting the Maiden’s playfulness, the Mother’s depth, the Empress’s sovereignty, and the Crone’s wisdom all live in the same body. Because becoming isn’t supposed to be solemn and heavy all the time. Sometimes becoming is joyful. Sometimes it’s ridiculous. Sometimes it’s the best thing we’ve ever done. I’m walking this path with you — late bloomer, imperfect, still becoming. If you’re craving more joy, realness, and freedom in this chapter of your life, you’re in the right place. Follow me on Instagram @yourmagicalmidlife If you’re ready to explore which archetype is most active in your life right now, take the free Midlife Archetype Quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Archetype Quiz Book me to come to you so that YOU can Craft Your Crown: https://yourmagicalmidlife.com/craft-your-crown Book your FREE  20 minute coaching discovery call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call

    9 min

  4. 11 Jun

    E92: Who The F Does She Think She is ??!!

    That sharp, judgmental voice in our heads — “Who does she think she is?” — shows up for so many of us in midlife. Sometimes we direct it at other women. More often, we turn it on ourselves every time we dare to take up space, speak our truth, set boundaries, or want more. In this empowering episode, explores how that voice keeps us small and how dropping it is one of the most powerful acts of Empress energy we can practice. This is your invitation to stop asking for permission to exist fully and start answering with a calm, powerful: “I know exactly who I am.” Key Takeaways: Why the “Who does she think she is?” voice is so loud in midlifeHow it connects to old conditioning around being “good,” small, and likableThe link between dropping this voice and stepping into Empress energyHow self-acceptance softens our judgment of other womenWhy midlife is the perfect time to become audaciousIf you’re ready to quiet that voice and claim your sovereignty, this episode is for you. Follow me on Instagram @yourmagicalmidlife If you’re ready to explore which archetype is most active in your life right now, take the free Midlife Archetype Quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Archetype Quiz Book me to come to you so that YOU can Craft Your Crown: https://yourmagicalmidlife.com/craft-your-crown Book your FREE  20 minute coaching discovery call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call

    8 min

  5. 4 Jun

    E91: Unmasking In Midlife

    Midlife is the time when many women begin to feel a deep ache to shed the masks they’ve been wearing for decades. In this episode, we explore the powerful journey of unmasking — the process of finally feeling safe enough to let go of the performed versions of ourselves and step into a more authentic, integrated life. From childhood conditioning around people-pleasing to the tension between wanting to be a performer and needing to appear “professional” as a therapist, this episode examines how so many of us learned to dim our sparkle, hide our creativity, and silence our wilder parts in order to feel safe and accepted. It also celebrates the beautiful truth of midlife: the very parts we once believed were liabilities — the creative, emotional, theatrical, and wounded sides of us — often become our greatest sources of power and connection. Key Takeaways: Why midlife naturally invites us to drop the masksHow people-pleasing and performing erode self-trust over timeThe healing power of authentic self-expressionWhy allowing all parts of ourselves (the Maiden, Mother, Empress, and Crone) to coexist creates deeper wholenessMidlife isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming real. Follow me on Instagram @yourmagicalmidlife If you’re ready to explore which archetype is most active in your life right now, take the free Midlife Archetype Quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Archetype Quiz Book me to come to you so that YOU can Craft Your Crown: https://yourmagicalmidlife.com/craft-your-crown Book your FREE  20 minute coaching discovery call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call

    9 min

  6. 28 May

    E90: The Tender In-Between: The Complexity of Being an Ambivalently Childless Woman

    In this episode I talk openly about the messy middle space so many of us live in — not happily childfree, not desperately grieving, but somewhere in between. I share my own story of never deeply wanting children, making a half-hearted attempt in my late 30s, and then having the door close for good after cancer and a hysterectomy. I explore the relief, the sadness, the guilt, the freedom, and the quiet longing that can all exist at the same time. If you’re an ambivalently childless woman carrying layers of complicated feelings, this one is for you. You’re not broken, selfish, or alone. Follow me on Instagram @yourmagicalmidlife If you’re ready to explore which archetype is most active in your life right now, take the free Midlife Archetype Quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Archetype Quiz Book me to come to you so that YOU can Craft Your Crown: https://yourmagicalmidlife.com/craft-your-crown Book your FREE  20 minute coaching discovery call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call

    7 min

  7. 21 May

    E89: In Defense of My Free Range Face

    In this episode I talk about something I’ve been thinking about for years: what happens when we freeze those expressions with Botox. Research shows that Botox doesn’t just change how we look — it can actually mute our ability to fully feel certain emotions and can make it harder for children to learn emotional intelligence by watching our faces. I’m not here to shame anyone who chooses Botox. I get the pressure. But this is exactly why I’ve decided to keep my free-range face — lines, creases, and all. Because my face isn’t broken. It’s a map of a life fully lived. And in a world that’s becoming more filtered and AI-perfect every day, I want my face to stay a real, honest instrument of connection. This is part of my Empress energy: choosing to be more fully human instead of trying to look forever young. If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and felt that tug of “maybe I should fix this,” this episode is for you. What do you think? Have you noticed this in yourself or with the kids around you? Send me a voice note — I read every single one. Follow me on Instagram @yourmagicalmidlife If you’re ready to explore which archetype is most active in your life right now, take the free Midlife Archetype Quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Archetype Quiz Book me to come to you so that YOU can Craft Your Crown: https://yourmagicalmidlife.com/craft-your-crown Book your FREE  20 minute coaching discovery call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call

    7 min

  8. 14 May

    E88: Fun Is The Medicine

    Fun isn’t frivolous. Fun is medicine. And play is a form of prayer. The wild, silly, filled-with-glee Maiden inside you never actually left. She’s just been waiting for permission to come out and play again. This episode is your invitation to stop being so responsible for five minutes and remember what it feels like to be ridiculous, joyful, and fully alive. What’s one silly, playful thing you’re going to do this week just because it feels good? Send me a voice note — I read every single one and I love them. Follow me on Instagram @yourmagicalmidlife If you’re ready to explore which archetype is most active in your life right now, take the free Midlife Archetype Quiz. 👉 Take the Midlife Archetype Quiz Book me to come to you so that YOU can Craft Your Crown: https://yourmagicalmidlife.com/craft-your-crown Book your FREE  20 minute coaching discovery call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call

    7 min
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Calling all wildflowers, late bloomers, seekers and dreamers:  Your Magical Midlife is for women 40+ who never (quite) fit in.  I'm Kate Higgins, a licensed therapist turned coach. I walk women through the portal of midlife using four archetypes: The Maiden, The Mother, The Empress and The Crone-each phase bringing wounds and wisdom.  This podcast is part confessional, part advice column, and part deep dive interviews with untamed woman living lives of their own creation. If you're tired of midlife content geared towards losing weight and "fixing" yourself, you're in the right place.  When I was struggling through menopause and the reckoning that is aging, the only support available to me was focused on preserving the 35 year old version of me-insisting that I should stay frozen there in that "ideal".  I couldn't find anything geared towards the emotional and spiritual challenges I was facing –let alone anywhere that was CELEBRATING it. So I decided to create it myself from scratch. Midlife is a Portal, and I'm here to witness and support you as you dance, leap (or even) limp through it.  It's okay. I got you.  Check out my website: www.yourmagicalmidlife.comFollow me on Instagram: @yourmagicalmidlife Book your FREE 20 minute coaching curiosity call: https://calendly.com/kate-katehigginslcsw/curiosity-call 

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  • Creator
    Kate Higgins
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Your Magical Midlife
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