Unraveling Midlife

Sarah Marlowe Spence

Sarah Marlowe Spence profiles inspiring guests about how to navigate the astrological influences that make up midlife and tools that can assist. Contains astrology references, reflective conversation and original music.

  1. 03/29/2025

    Community, Earth Beat and ending Astrological Midlife

    The podcast’s 4th birthday coincides with the wind down (?) of Earth Beat festival as well as the wrap up for this phase of Unraveling Midlife. This episode features snippets from the following contributors: > Sadra Saffari, co-founder of Earth Beat Festival (at the opening ceremony) > Beth St Clair, Psychotherapist and member of many different communities > Issac Oron, cofounder of Earth Beat and guest on episode 19 > Karen Hunter aka Karena, astrologer, musician, Zenergy facilitator and guest on episode 14 > Joe Swamy, Earth Beat crew stalwart and superhero, speaking with host Sarah Spence > Kara-Leah, inspirer of this creative project, spiritual mentor and guest on episodes 1, 16, 22 and 50 > Maya Nova, mindful leadership coach and guest on episode 36 > Christine Spicer, facilitator extraordinaire and introducer of Human Design to New Zealand, and guest on episodes 9 and 16 > Sina Saffari, co-founder of Earth Beat (at the closing ceremony) The live music at the end of the episode is Saraswati by Sarah Marlowe Spence sung live at the Barn at Earth Beat Festival 2025. You can listen to other music and kirtan that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist. Sung snippet “some sunny day” dedicated to Barry Spence. Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, from the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

    28 min
  2. 12/30/2024

    Approaches to Spirituality: panel discussion with Megan Macdonald and Kara-Leah

    A discussion between three spirituality minded folk: host Sarah Spence with recurring podcast guests Kara-Leah and Megan Macdonald to celebrate the 50th episode of Unraveling Midlife. Starting with the question of paths up the mountain, the conversation meanders to mountains plural, quotes from Osho, and classical tantra teachings. Kara-Leah is a yoga teacher, mentor, strategic communications consultant and a creative primarily influenced by the teachings of Tantrik Yoga. She also assists people seeking clarity or wanting to make sense of kundalini awakenings. Find more at www.karaleah.com and listen to the podcast interview episode 1 or the panel discussions in episode 16 or episode 22. Megan Macdonald of Expansion Healing specializes in helping people slow down and listen to their bodies using two main modalities: the Self-healing Dalian Method, transformer of deep seated thoughts, fears and beliefs, and Shivambhu, an ancient Ayurvedic health practice. Find her offerings at www.expansionhealing.ca and listen to the podcast interview with Megan in episode 12 and panel discussion in episode 47.   Although this panel episode didn’t include a music section, you can listen to music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.   Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art. Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.

    1h 3m

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Sarah Marlowe Spence profiles inspiring guests about how to navigate the astrological influences that make up midlife and tools that can assist. Contains astrology references, reflective conversation and original music.