Midlife Made Possible

Amanda Humphrey
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Midlife Made Possible is a candid, honest podcast about what it’s really like to be a woman over 40. We talk about the stuff no one prepares you for, or wants to talk about: identity shifts, burnout, relationships, motherhood, menopause, confidence, purpose, grief, reinvention, and the quiet knowing that something has to change. This is a space for real conversations, lived experience, and making sense of this chapter of life as it unfolds.

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Feelings We Don't Talk About in Midlife

    Are you feeling lost in midlife, even though your life looks fine on the outside? In this episode of Midlife Made Possible, we’re talking about the feelings many women over 40 experience but rarely say out loud: emotional numbness, quiet resentment, burnout, disconnection, and the unsettling sense of not knowing who you are anymore. If you’ve ever wondered: “Is this a midlife crisis?” “Why do I feel so done with everything?” “Nothing is wrong… so why does something feel off?” “How did I lose myself?” This episode explores what’s really happening beneath the surface. Midlife isn’t just hormones or stress. It’s often an identity shift. A developmental transition where old coping strategies like people-pleasing, over-functioning, and self-sacrifice stop working. When that happens, discomfort shows up first. We talk about: Why so many women feel disconnected in midlife How self-abandonment quietly builds over decades Why burnout and resentment are often signals, not failures What it means when your old identity no longer fits How to begin self-discovery without blowing up your life If you’re a woman over 40 feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure of yourself, this conversation will help you understand what this stage of life is really about. Learn more: https://embraceyourflame.com/

    9 min

  2. 28 JAN

    Why Living on Autopilot Stops Working in Midlife

    At some point in midlife, many women start to notice that life feels numb, repetitive, or disconnected - even if everything looks fine on the outside. In this episode of Midlife Made Possible, I explore what it actually means to be living on autopilot, why this pattern often stops working in midlife, and why the discomfort that shows up isn’t a personal failure. I talk about how years of adapting, keeping the peace, and putting yourself last can quietly disconnect you from your own wants and needs, and why midlife is the stage where that disconnection becomes harder to ignore. I also look at what’s happening developmentally and in the nervous system during this transition, and why your tolerance for autopilot changes now. This conversation isn’t about blowing up your life or finding instant clarity. It’s about understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface, why the old ways of coping no longer fit, and what actually helps you begin reconnecting with yourself in a realistic, sustainable way. If you’ve ever thought, Is this it? Is this just my life now? this episode will help you make sense of why that question shows up, and what it’s pointing to. This episode reflects the work I do with women in midlife. You can learn more about working with me here: https://embraceyourflame.com/

    18 min

  3. 21 JAN

    Feeling Lost in Midlife? How Values Shape This Chapter.

    If you’re a woman in midlife and feeling lost, disconnected, or numb, even though nothing is obviously “wrong,” you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why midlife can feel so disorienting and why these feelings aren’t just about burnout, stress, or menopause. We talk about how many women spend the first half of life adapting, fitting in, and prioritizing responsibility, often pushing their own values aside without realizing it. And why, in midlife, those values tend to resurface, showing up as exhaustion, resentment, numbness, or a sense that something no longer fits. This conversation reframes midlife not as a crisis, but as a reorientation. One where values become a powerful way to understand what’s changing, rebuild self-trust, and begin setting boundaries that actually reflect who you are now. If you’d like a guided way to explore your values, strengths, and next steps, the values exercise mentioned in this episode is part of my Midlife Reset Bundle.👉 https://embrace-your-flame.kit.com/products/from-stuck-to-sparked-midlife-reset-b And if you’re ready to go deeper and start working through this stage of life with support, clarity, and accountability, you can also explore coaching with me, where we focus on reconnecting with who you are now and moving forward in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.👉 https://app.delenta.com/embedded-calendar/@amanda_embraceyourflame Learn more about my work and ongoing support: 👉 https://embraceyourflame.com/

    22 min

  4. 14 JAN

    6 Things I’ve Learned About Midlife (That Would’ve Saved Me Years of Self-Blame)

    Many women reach midlife asking one painful question:“What the hell is wrong with me?” In this episode, recorded as I turn 46, I’m sharing six things I’ve learned about midlife so far. Lessons I wish someone had explained earlier so I didn’t spend years thinking I was broken. We talk about why midlife isn’t a crisis but a natural identity shift, why external fixes don’t resolve internal confusion, and how fear of changing who you’ve always been can keep you stuck. Nothing is wrong with you.This stage isn’t here to break you.It’s here to reorient you.

    9 min

  5. 9 JAN

    Why So Many Women Feel Stuck in Midlife (And What Fear Has to Do With It)

    Feeling stuck in midlife doesn’t mean you’re failing. It usually means fear is taking the lead. For many women, feeling stuck in midlife isn’t about confusion, lack of motivation, or not knowing what they want. It’s about fear of change, fear of losing identity, and fear of questioning the life they’ve already built. In this episode, I explore why so many women reach a point in midlife where everything feels off, even when life looks “fine” on the outside. We talk about how fear shows up during this stage, why it keeps us overthinking and frozen, and why this experience is actually part of a normal developmental transition, not a personal failure. Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a powerful transition. This conversation isn’t about fixing yourself or making drastic changes. It’s about understanding what fear is protecting and why awareness is the first step toward moving forward with honesty and self-trust. If you’re feeling stuck and want help identifying what might be keeping you there, you can start with my free guide here:👉 What’s Really Keeping You Stuck

    12 min

  6. 31/12/2025

    When Motivation Isn’t Enough in Midlife

    As a new year approaches, many of us feel the familiar pressure to make changes even stronger, even when we no longer trust that motivation, resolutions, or trying harder will actually work. In this episode of Midlife Made Possible, I explore why change often feels harder in midlife and why motivation alone is rarely the problem. Drawing from my own experience and my work with women over 40, I unpack what really gets in the way when change doesn’t stick. I talk about how years of responsibility, self-protection, and external expectations quietly erode self-trust and why meaningful change in midlife requires something different. Not just the "new year, new me" hype. But aligned motivation, realistic support, and the belief that you can stay with and trust yourself through discomfort, uncertainty, and growth. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, unsure what you want, or tired of starting over, this episode offers a grounded reframe. Change doesn’t stop in midlife.It’s often the first time we’re truly ready to create it from a place of honesty, intentionally, and in a way that finally fits who we are now.

    9 min

  7. 24/12/2025

    Feeling Irrelevant in Midlife When Motherhood and Identity Begin to Shift

    In this episode of Midlife Made Possible, I share a very personal reflection on feeling irrelevant in midlife, especially as a mother, and the quiet grief that can surface when roles and traditions begin to change. Through a story about Christmas, motherhood, and identity, I explore why these moments hit so hard, how meaning gets tied to what we do, and how midlife invites us to question old definitions of worth. If you’ve been feeling less needed, unsure of who you are now, or caught in that in-between space where the old no longer fits but the new isn’t clear yet, this episode is for you.

    15 min

  8. 17/12/2025

    Midlife: Crisis or Awakening?

    In this opening episode of Midlife Made Possible, I explore why so many women over 40 experience midlife as a crisis, and why it may actually be an awakening. A candid, reflective conversation about identity shifts, disorientation, and the quiet knowing that something inside is changing. This episode reframes midlife not as a breakdown, but as a natural stage of growth, inviting curiosity, listening, and self-trust instead of urgency and fixing.

    9 min
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About

Midlife Made Possible is a candid, honest podcast about what it’s really like to be a woman over 40. We talk about the stuff no one prepares you for, or wants to talk about: identity shifts, burnout, relationships, motherhood, menopause, confidence, purpose, grief, reinvention, and the quiet knowing that something has to change. This is a space for real conversations, lived experience, and making sense of this chapter of life as it unfolds.

Information

  • Creator
    Amanda Humphrey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amanda Humphrey
  • Show Website
    Midlife Made Possible