The Midlife Rebel Podcast

Host - Nadine Shaw - Midlife Rebel, Astrologer, Gene Keys Guide, Human Design Enthusiast
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How do you know if you're a Midlife Rebel? Maybe it starts with a feeling. A growing sense of discomfort that something isn't quite right. The life you've been living might look perfectly fine from the outside, but something inside you is asking for change. Maybe some of the rules and expectations you've lived by simply don't fit anymore. That's where rebellion begins. Being a Midlife Rebel isn't about breaking rules for the sake of it. It's about questioning the rules, stories and expectations that have shaped the life you've been living — and deciding for yourself what stays, what goes and what comes next. Because rebellion can lead to personal revolution. And personal revolution creates freedom: the freedom to change your mind, rewrite your story, experiment, begin again and create a life that fits who you are now. I'm Nadine, and each week I sit down with experts, teachers, authors, coaches, researchers, wisdom keepers and ordinary people with extraordinary stories to explore the many ways our lives can change in midlife. We talk about identity, health and ageing, menopause, relationships, purpose, spirituality, psychology, courage, reinvention and the experiences that make us question the status quo. These conversations bring together different perspectives, lived experiences, ideas and practical wisdom so that you feel supported as you navigate your own midlife journey — and a little less alone as you figure out what comes next. Because there's a little bit of rebel in all of us. Contact Nadine: https://midliferebelpodcast.com/contact

  1. 1d ago

    Who Am I Without My Work? - George Jerjian

    Send us Fan Mail Retirement is supposed to be the reward at the end of decades of work. But when the diary clears and the job title disappears, it can leave us facing a much bigger question: Who am I without the role I’ve played for so long? In this episode, I’m joined by retirement transition expert George Jerjian to explore what really happens when we step away from paid work, and why retirement can become one of the biggest identity changes of our lives. George shares his own experience of reaching this point in 2016, including the 30-day silent retreat that gave him the space to look honestly at the life he had lived and consider what might come next. We talk about the strange in-between territory of retirement, when the old version of life has ended but the new one hasn’t quite taken shape, and why simply withdrawing from active life can leave people feeling lost, disconnected and without purpose. We also explore the practical side of creating a meaningful next chapter. George takes us through his DARE method — Discover, Assimilate, Rewire and Expand — and how it can help us uncover who we are beyond our careers, responsibilities and old identities. We talk about growth mindset, finding clues to what brings us alive through experiences of flow, the role fear can play in pointing us towards something meaningful, and why our physical and emotional wellbeing — including something as fundamental as sleep — can influence the decisions we make about what comes next. Drawing on his research with people across the English-speaking world, George also shares what he has learned about the people who thrive after retirement and those who struggle to find their footing. Whether retirement is still somewhere on the horizon, has recently arrived, or you’ve been there for years and find yourself wondering, “Is this it?”, this conversation is an invitation to see retirement differently — as an opportunity to discover what you want the next chapter of your life to be. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    Who Am I Without My Work? - George Jerjian

  2. 6d ago

    Midlife, Sobriety & the Power of Breathwork - Jon Paul Crimi

    Send us Fan Mail What does midlife actually feel like from the inside — especially for men? In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I'm joined by renowned breathwork pioneer Jon Paul Crimi for a wide-ranging conversation about ageing, identity, addiction, sobriety, and the work of turning towards ourselves rather than continually finding ways to escape. We begin with midlife. The changes in our bodies, the strange new health routines we suddenly find ourselves adopting, and the deeper question of who we are when some of the things we've relied upon to define ourselves begin to change, and Jon Paul shares his perspective on navigating midlife as a man. From there, we move into Jon Paul's own story. He speaks openly about his early struggles with drugs and alcohol, the path that eventually led him to sobriety, and what he's learned about the emotions and experiences that can sit underneath addiction. We also explore the grey areas — when life can look perfectly functional from the outside while something inside you knows it's time for change. And then there's breathwork. Jon Paul has spent years teaching conscious connected breathing, and we explore what can happen when we use the breath to move beyond the thinking mind and into the body. He explains why breathwork can feel uncomfortable at first, what may arise during a session, and how it can help us access emotions and experiences we may have spent years avoiding. We also talk about nervous system regulation, intention, integration, finding space for practices like breathwork in ordinary life, and the importance of giving ourselves somewhere to put our attention other than the endless distractions competing for it. This is a conversation about getting older, getting sober, knowing yourself more deeply, and discovering what can happen when you're willing to feel what's actually there.  Because when nothing changes, nothing changes. Because there’s a little bit of rebel in all of us. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    Midlife, Sobriety & the Power of Breathwork - Jon Paul Crimi

  3. Sep 22

    Grey Area Drinking | The Habit So Many Women Ignore

    Send us Fan Mail When I stopped drinking in January 2022, I thought I was simply giving up alcohol. I had no idea it would become one of the biggest turning points of my life. That's one of the reasons I was so excited to sit down with Kate Bee. Kate is the founder of Sober School and has helped thousands of women change their relationship with alcohol. What I love about her approach is that it isn't about labels, shame or hitting rock bottom. It's about asking a simple question: Is alcohol adding to your life, or taking away from it? We talk about why women in midlife are now among the biggest drinkers, how wine became wrapped up in ideas of self-care and reward, and why so many successful, capable women find themselves relying on alcohol simply to switch off at the end of the day. Kate also explains grey area drinking, that space where life still looks perfectly fine from the outside, yet alcohol is quietly affecting your sleep, anxiety, confidence, relationships and overall wellbeing. It's a conversation I think so many women need to hear because you don't have to lose everything before deciding something needs to change. We also explore the science behind alcohol, why cravings can feel so automatic, how habits become wired into the brain, and why hangovers are often far more than simply "having one too many." Most importantly, we talk about what actually helps. Kate shares the approach she teaches through Sober School, including mindset, education, community and practical tools that make changing your relationship with alcohol feel empowering rather than restrictive. We also discuss taking a break from drinking, navigating social situations, alcohol-free alternatives, and why you don't have to commit to "forever" before discovering how much better you might feel. Whether you're sober curious, questioning your drinking, navigating perimenopause, or simply wondering if alcohol is holding you back more than you realise, I think you'll find this conversation incredibly honest, encouraging and full of hope. Because sometimes the biggest changes in our lives don't begin by adding something new. They begin by letting something go. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    Grey Area Drinking | The Habit So Many Women Ignore

  4. Sep 17

    Menopause Metabolism: Why What Used to Work Suddenly Doesn’t

    Send us Fan Mail If there's one thing I've learned from all the menopause experts I've interviewed, it's this: so many of the symptoms women experience in midlife are dismissed as "just getting older." But what if they aren't? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Christina Enzmann, a certified menopause practitioner who combines conventional medicine with a functional medicine approach to help women better understand what's really happening in their bodies during perimenopause and menopause. One of the things I loved most about this conversation was how practical it was. Rather than chasing quick fixes, Dr Christina explains why menopause often magnifies underlying issues that may have been quietly building for years. As oestrogen and progesterone decline, our ability to buffer stress changes, meaning the same lifestyle that once felt manageable can suddenly leave us exhausted, struggling to sleep, gaining weight, experiencing brain fog, digestive issues, or feeling like we've completely lost ourselves. We explore the hidden drivers that can make menopause symptoms worse, including chronic stress, insulin resistance, blood sugar imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins, mould exposure and under-fuelling. Dr Christina explains these concepts in a way that's easy to understand and offers practical strategies that women can begin implementing straight away. Of course, we also talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr Christina shares a balanced perspective on where HRT can make a significant difference, where it has its limitations, and why supporting your overall metabolic health remains just as important. We also discuss vaginal oestrogen, genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), and why so many women are suffering unnecessarily with symptoms that are both common and treatable. One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation was that menopause doesn't suddenly create a broken body. More often, it shines a light on the areas of our health that have been asking for our attention all along. If you're navigating perimenopause or menopause, feeling frustrated by symptoms that don't seem to make sense, or simply looking for practical, evidence-based ways to support your health, I think you'll find this conversation incredibly reassuring. Because menopause isn't just something to get through. It can also be an opportunity to build a healthier foundation for the decades ahead. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    Menopause Metabolism: Why What Used to Work Suddenly Doesn’t

  5. Sep 15

    Getting Fired Changed My Life

    Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you were fired at 63? For many people, it would feel like the end of the road. After decades of building a career, losing your job can shake your confidence, your identity, and your belief that there's still time to start again. That's exactly where David Nassief found himself. Instead of seeing himself as a victim, David made a decision that completely changed the trajectory of his life. He rebuilt with purpose, created financial freedom, and discovered that sometimes life's biggest setbacks become the doorway to something even better. In this conversation, we explore what it really means to navigate a major life transition in midlife. We talk about identity, resilience, family expectations, faith, and the courage it takes to let go of the life you thought you were supposed to live. David shares why he believes retirement isn't about stopping work, but about graduating into your next adventure. We discuss purpose after your career, owning your time, and why true wealth is about far more than money alone. Of course, we also get practical. David introduces his simple one-page Wealth Compass, a framework for building long-term financial security through sensible home ownership, managing debt wisely, and investing in low-cost index funds. He also challenges some common financial advice, including whether you really need a fully funded emergency account before you start investing, and explains how a long-term mindset can help you navigate market ups and downs with confidence. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to reinvent yourself, been forced into an unexpected career change, or you're thinking about what you want the next chapter of your life to look like, I think you'll find this conversation both inspiring and incredibly practical. Because getting fired wasn't the end of David's story. It was the moment he finally began writing a better one. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    Getting Fired Changed My Life

  6. Sep 10

    Menopause, Sex & Self-Love - Tanya Kazeminy

    Send us Fan Mail Menopause has been sold to women as something to survive. A slow decline. A loss of youth, beauty, sexuality and relevance. But what if we've simply been told the wrong story? When I sat down with Tanya Kazeminy, it felt less like an interview and more like a conversation with a dear friend who had so much wisdom to share. Tanya is passionate about helping women embrace this stage of life with confidence, reconnect with their bodies, understand their hormones, heal their relationship with sexuality, and step into what she believes can be one of the most empowering chapters of our lives. We talked about why self-love isn't selfish, how comparison keeps women disconnected from themselves, and why learning to regulate our nervous system can change the way we experience everyday life. Tanya also shares simple practices to quiet the inner critic and approach ourselves with more compassion, especially during the enormous changes of perimenopause and menopause. Of course, we also explored some of the topics many women are actively searching for. We discuss perimenopause symptoms, menopause, postmenopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the lingering fear created by the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study, and why finding accurate, up-to-date information is so important when making decisions about your own health. One of my favourite parts of our conversation was Tanya's openness around sexuality. We spoke about desire, intimacy, boundaries, sexual wellbeing and why pleasure deserves to be part of the conversation, not something women leave behind as they get older. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by menopause, questioning the changes happening in your body, or wondering whether this stage of life could hold something more than you've been led to believe, I think you'll find this conversation both reassuring and empowering. Because menopause isn't the end of your story. It may just be the beginning of your most authentic chapter yet. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    Menopause, Sex & Self-Love - Tanya Kazeminy

  7. Sep 8

    What To Do After You Retire - Finding Purpose & Peace of Mind

    Send us Fan Mail Retirement is something most of us spend years planning financially. But how many of us ever stop to think about what we're actually retiring to? That was one of the things I loved most about my conversation with Chris Maduri. Chris has spent nearly twenty years helping people prepare for retirement, but what struck me was that our conversation wasn't really about money. It was about purpose, identity, and what happens when the career you've built no longer provides the structure and meaning it once did. For many people, retirement sounds like freedom. More time. Fewer responsibilities. The chance to finally do all the things you've been putting off. But Chris shared something I'd never really considered before: the people who thrive in retirement aren't simply the ones who've saved enough money. They're the ones who've thought about the kind of life they actually want to wake up to. Who will you be when your job title disappears? How will you spend your days? What gives your life meaning when work is no longer the centre of it? These questions felt surprisingly relevant, even if retirement is still years away. Of course, we also talked about the financial side of retirement. Chris explains why the risks change once you stop earning an income and begin drawing on your savings, why protecting your income becomes just as important as growing your wealth, and why planning ahead can bring enormous peace of mind. But what I appreciated most was his holistic approach. We spoke about health, movement, strength, relationships and maintaining a sense of curiosity as we grow older. Because what's the point of spending decades building financial security if you don't also invest in the health and wellbeing that allows you to enjoy it? One analogy Chris shared has really stayed with me. He compares retirement to climbing a mountain. Most of us spend years focused on reaching the summit; building our careers, paying off the mortgage, raising a family and accumulating wealth. Yet very few people prepare for the descent, even though that's where the terrain becomes more uncertain and the consequences of poor planning become greater. It was such a powerful way of thinking about this next chapter of life. Whether retirement is just around the corner or still decades away, I think this conversation is really about something much bigger. It's about living intentionally. It's about recognising that purpose doesn't end when work does. And perhaps the best retirement plan isn't just about building enough assets. It's about building a life you'll still be excited to wake up to long after your working years are behind you. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    What To Do After You Retire - Finding Purpose & Peace of Mind

  8. Sep 3

    How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty

    Send us Fan Mail Do you ever find yourself asking, "Is this really how I want to keep living?" I think it's a question many women eventually ask themselves in midlife. Not because life has necessarily fallen apart, but because somewhere along the way we've become so busy looking after everyone else, meeting expectations and keeping all the plates spinning, that we've stopped asking what we actually want. That was one of the things I loved most about my conversation with Sandra Wood. Sandra's own wake-up call came with a breast cancer diagnosis at just 40 years old. Like so many life-changing moments, it forced her to stop and ask some difficult questions about the roles she'd been playing, the expectations she'd been carrying, and the life she actually wanted to create moving forward. Our conversation explores what happens after that moment. How do you begin trusting yourself again? How do you set boundaries when you've spent a lifetime keeping the peace? How do you stop feeling responsible for everyone else's emotions? These are questions so many women wrestle with, particularly in midlife, when the old ways of coping simply stop working. One of the things I appreciated most was how practical Sandra's advice is. We talked about conflict, people-pleasing, over-functioning and why so many capable women end up exhausted from carrying more than was ever theirs to hold. One of my favourite moments was when Sandra shared a simple reframe for perfectionists: sometimes it's okay to do a "C-grade job." It sounds almost ridiculous at first, until you realise how much energy many of us spend trying to excel at absolutely everything. We also explored Human Design and how understanding your own energetic blueprint can help explain why burnout looks different for different people. Rather than another personality label, Sandra sees it as a tool for making decisions that feel more aligned with who you really are. There was another phrase she shared that has stayed with me ever since: "I have no business with that." Such a simple sentence, yet so powerful. It's a reminder that not everything is ours to fix, solve or carry. If you've been feeling burnt out, questioning your career, navigating changes in your relationship, or simply sensing that the life you've been living no longer quite fits, I think you'll find something valuable in this conversation. Because midlife isn't asking us to become someone new. It's asking us to come home to the person we've always been, underneath everyone else's expectations. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
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How do you know if you're a Midlife Rebel? Maybe it starts with a feeling. A growing sense of discomfort that something isn't quite right. The life you've been living might look perfectly fine from the outside, but something inside you is asking for change. Maybe some of the rules and expectations you've lived by simply don't fit anymore. That's where rebellion begins. Being a Midlife Rebel isn't about breaking rules for the sake of it. It's about questioning the rules, stories and expectations that have shaped the life you've been living — and deciding for yourself what stays, what goes and what comes next. Because rebellion can lead to personal revolution. And personal revolution creates freedom: the freedom to change your mind, rewrite your story, experiment, begin again and create a life that fits who you are now. I'm Nadine, and each week I sit down with experts, teachers, authors, coaches, researchers, wisdom keepers and ordinary people with extraordinary stories to explore the many ways our lives can change in midlife. We talk about identity, health and ageing, menopause, relationships, purpose, spirituality, psychology, courage, reinvention and the experiences that make us question the status quo. These conversations bring together different perspectives, lived experiences, ideas and practical wisdom so that you feel supported as you navigate your own midlife journey — and a little less alone as you figure out what comes next. Because there's a little bit of rebel in all of us. Contact Nadine: https://midliferebelpodcast.com/contact

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  • Creator
    Host - Nadine Shaw - Midlife Rebel, Astrologer, Gene Keys Guide, Human Design Enthusiast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
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    Explicit
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