The Midlife Rebel Podcast

Host - Nadine Shaw - Midlife Rebel; Natural Wellness Advocate, Astrologer, Gene Keys Guide,Human Design Enthusiast
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Welcome to Midlife Rebel , the podcast for women in their 40s and 50s who are done playing by the old rules.  Here, we redefine what it means to thrive in midlife—where health, purpose, and freedom meet. Each week, we explore the intersection of body, mind, and spirit through honest conversations about holistic health, emotional healing, and awakening to your next chapter. With expert guests, soulful stories, and practical wisdom, you’ll find the tools and inspiration to live with more vitality, authenticity, and joy. Whether you’re reinventing yourself, reclaiming your wellbeing, or simply craving deeper meaning, Midlife Rebel invites you to embrace your evolution and design life on your own terms. Contact Nadine: https://midliferebel.beam.ly/contact

  1. How To Listen To Your Intuition in Your 40s and 50s | Katie Krimitsos

    1D AGO

    How To Listen To Your Intuition in Your 40s and 50s | Katie Krimitsos

    Send us a text The story we’re often told about midlife is loud: push through, do more, ignore the body, and defer to the “experts.” This conversation takes a different path. I’m joined by Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women’s Meditation Network, to talk about how short, practical pauses can help women move from stress and self-doubt into clearer intuition and more aligned action — especially through peri-menopause and menopause. Katie shares her early experiences with meditation, the leap from a successful coaching business to building a global meditation network, and a humbling $100k lesson that taught her never to ignore a full-body “no” again. We unpack the myths that stop people from starting — no incense or perfect stillness required — and talk about how mini meditations, just a few conscious breaths at a time, can bring real nervous system relief. For anyone navigating hot flushes, sleep disruption, or the noise around HRT and menopause advice, this conversation offers a way to cut through the “shoulds” and reconnect with your own inner guidance. You’ll also hear a behind-the-scenes look at Katie’s 24-show ecosystem — including sleep meditations, anxiety and panic support, kids’ calm, morning resets, and a dedicated menopause channel — and why she keeps ads only at the beginning so listeners’ calm isn’t interrupted. We talk about her new course, Meditate to Magic, and what happens when alignment meets action — from a spontaneous solo retreat to completing eight course modules in 48 hours, without burnout. If you’re ready to replace overwhelm with ownership and meet midlife on your own terms, this conversation is a great place to begin. Listen in, try a five-breath pause today, and if it resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who could use a little more calm, and leave a review to help more women find their way back to themselves. You can find Katie's Profile in our Guest Directory https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/katie-krimitsos Hey there, Rebel,  I'd love you to send me a text to let me know what you thought of the episode, if you have any questions, or if you've got suggestions for future topics or guests you'd like to hear from. Send me a text and I promise I'll reply!

    58 min
  2. It’s Game On: Choosing Yourself in Midlife - Sunaina Mehta

    JAN 29

    It’s Game On: Choosing Yourself in Midlife - Sunaina Mehta

    Send us a text Midlife is often framed as a slow fade. This conversation takes a different view. I’m joined by Sunaina Mehta, strategist-turned-founder, who spent two decades in global brand leadership before stepping away to redesign her own life. What followed wasn’t neat or linear — two divorces, children leaving home, selling a house, and returning to study for a master’s in strategic design. Out of all of that came a clear focus: helping ambitious women shape their next chapter with intention, confidence, and momentum. We talk about what Sunaina calls graceful rebellion — choosing yourself without burning everything down. She shares how strategic design principles translate into personal reinvention: starting with curiosity, testing small moves, paying attention to energy, and adjusting as you go. Midlife isn’t one problem to solve. It’s a web of interconnected shifts — work that no longer fits, relationships in flux, and the reality that pulling one thread moves the whole system. The conversation also moves into the body. Through method acting, sensory work, and voice training, Sunaina began to notice how years of “just carrying on” had muted intuition and dampened softer forms of power. Releasing stored tension wasn’t indulgence — it became a practical way to make clearer decisions. We talk courage as boundary-setting, financial independence as fuel for choice, and how to tell the difference between impostor thoughts and the quiet knowing that a room simply isn’t right for you anymore. Sunaina shares examples from her work with clients — from academics to investors — showing how creative confidence leads to tangible outcomes: clearer direction, stronger presence, and platforms that support women to step into leadership and financial agency on their own terms. If midlife feels full of questions — Why am I here? What’s next? — this episode offers a grounded way forward. Not by forcing answers, but by designing forward with curiosity and care. Subscribe, share it with a friend who’s ready to pivot, and leave a review with the belief you’re choosing for your next 90 days. Midlife isn’t game over. It's GAME ON! You can find Sunaina's profile in our Guest Directory https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/sunaina-mehta Hey there, Rebel,  I'd love you to send me a text to let me know what you thought of the episode, if you have any questions, or if you've got suggestions for future topics or guests you'd like to hear from. Send me a text and I promise I'll reply!

    1h 4m
  3. Meditation, Menopause & Midlife Awakening | Lynne Goldberg

    JAN 22

    Meditation, Menopause & Midlife Awakening | Lynne Goldberg

    Send us a text The old story says midlife is a crisis. This conversation offers something different. I’m joined by meditation teacher and Breethe co-founder Lynne Goldberg for an honest, grounded conversation about navigating midlife with awareness rather than fear. Lynne doesn’t speak in theory. She shares the real seasons of her life — profound loss, divorce, cancer, and reinvention — and the simple practices that helped her stay steady when life felt anything but. We talk about how awareness interrupts autopilot, why “future tripping” fuels anxiety, and how a daily practice can soften fear and bring you back to what’s actually happening now. We also explore the bigger midlife cycles many women feel — the internal push to question patterns, change direction, and live more honestly — and what it’s like to move through a youth-focused culture that often overlooks women in this stage of life. Menopause becomes part of that conversation too — not as something to endure or fix, but as a meaningful pause that invites a new chapter. Lynne speaks to visibility, self-worth, and the shift from external metrics to inner authority. We also touch on creativity, sexuality, and desire — how they change, deepen, and often become more embodied with time. Lynne shares how Breethe grew from a personal practice into a global platform, and how her forthcoming book arrived not through force, but through alignment. This is a conversation about meeting midlife with compassion, clarity, and choice — one breath at a time. If this episode resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who might need it, and leave a review to help more midlife rebels find their way. You can find Lynne's profile in our Guest Directory https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/lynne-goldberg Hey there, Rebel,  I'd love you to send me a text to let me know what you thought of the episode, if you have any questions, or if you've got suggestions for future topics or guests you'd like to hear from. Send me a text and I promise I'll reply!

    56 min
  4. Turning Inner Conflict Into Everyday Peace | Barbara With

    JAN 15

    Turning Inner Conflict Into Everyday Peace | Barbara With

    Send us a text Forget the midlife “slow down” script. In this conversation, I’m joined by Barbara With — award-winning author, peace activist, and seasoned channel — to explore a practical way of turning inner conflict into real-world calm. Barbara shares how her approach, Conflict Revolution, blends breath, intuition, and conscious choice to shift tense moments into grounded action, whether you’re navigating a homework standoff, workplace friction, or persistent anxiety. We begin by reframing midlife as an awakening. Barbara speaks candidly about the freedom that comes with being in her seventies, the relief of no longer performing for others, and the deeper sense of purpose behind her world peace tour. From speaking at the Science of Consciousness conference in Barcelona to intentionally building a body of work rather than chasing visibility, her focus is impact over influence. We also explore her experience of channeling Einstein, why the “how” is less about theatre and more about presence, and how the unified field model helps explain why simple steps can create real change. From there, the conversation gets practical. Barbara walks us through how to distinguish emotion, intuition, and intellect; how to use the breath to move strong feelings without attaching them to fearful thoughts; and how to listen for the small next step that serve the greater good. Using a real-life example — shifting from “we need to get it done” to “be there” — she shows how subtle changes can dissolve resistance and deepen connection. We also talk about pattern interrupts, daily micro-practices, and why noticing yourself at the exact moment of choice is one of the most powerful resets available. Barbara also shares what’s ahead: her new show Let’s Ask Barb, a 25th-anniversary book club for Party of 12, and the possibility of a New York FM radio slot. The thread running through it all is simple and repeatable: feel fully, breathe steadily, listen closely, then choose. Find Barbara and her work in the Guest Directory: https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/barbara-with As a gesture of appreciation, Barbara is also offering listeners an exclusive 50% professional courtesy discount on a private intuitive reading. If you’re interested, visit her reading page and use the code HOST50: https://barbarawith.com/readings/ If this episode resonates, hit follow, share it with a friend who could use a reframe, and leave a review to help other midlife rebels find their way. Hey there, Rebel,  I'd love you to send me a text to let me know what you thought of the episode, if you have any questions, or if you've got suggestions for future topics or guests you'd like to hear from. Send me a text and I promise I'll reply!

    1h 4m
  5. Nervous System Healing in Midlife: Trauma, Anxiety, and Burnout | Mitch Webb

    JAN 8

    Nervous System Healing in Midlife: Trauma, Anxiety, and Burnout | Mitch Webb

    Send us a text Midlife “mystery symptoms” are often misunderstood. Rather than something being broken, they can be signs of a nervous system that no longer feels settled or safe. In this grounded conversation, I’m joined by health coach and nervous system specialist Mitch Webb to explore his journey through traumatic brain injuries, mold and Lyme exposure, and years of long COVID — and what it actually took to feel like himself again. Mitch shares how years of trying to fix his body with protocols, supplements, and constant tweaking kept him stuck in a cycle of vigilance. Progress didn’t come from doing more, but from learning when to ease off — paying attention to what his body could realistically handle and responding to it, rather than pushing through or overriding it. We unpack why symptoms like anxiety, skin flares, gut issues, fatigue, and burnout are so common in midlife, especially when the nervous system has been running on high alert for years. Mitch explains the shift that made the biggest difference for him: stopping the mental battle with his body and responding to basic needs instead — eating when hungry, drinking water, moving when movement felt natural, and resting without turning it into another task to optimise. We talk through practical nervous system tools like orienting through the senses, following physical impulses, and gently moving between comfort and challenge to rebuild tolerance over time. You’ll hear how sleep began to return once he stopped trying to control it, and why labels like “little t” and “big T” trauma often distract from the real issue — a system stuck in survival mode. We also explore the wider pressures many people carry into midlife: perfectionism, over-functioning, comparison, and long-standing family dynamics. Mitch speaks to how symptoms can flare when old roles and expectations are reactivated, and why clear boundaries and slower reconnection — with yourself and with others — are often part of real change. His work now blends functional health with trauma-informed coaching for people who have tried everything and are exhausted by searching for the next answer. If you’re dealing with long COVID, chronic fatigue, gut issues, anxiety, or ongoing sleep problems, this episode offers a steadier, more realistic way forward — focused on consistency, listening, and small changes that actually stick. Subscribe for more grounded conversations on nervous system health, midlife reinvention, and embodied change. If this episode resonated, share it with a friend and leave a review to help others find the show. You can find Mitch's profile in our Guest Directory  https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/mitch-webb Hey there, Rebel,  I'd love you to send me a text to let me know what you thought of the episode, if you have any questions, or if you've got suggestions for future topics or guests you'd like to hear from. Send me a text and I promise I'll reply!

    52 min
  6. Creative Midlife, Honest Menopause, New Beginnings - Lisa Parda

    JAN 1

    Creative Midlife, Honest Menopause, New Beginnings - Lisa Parda

    Send us a text Midlife doesn’t arrive quietly — it arrives with questions, friction, and the invitation to do things differently. In this candid conversation with Lisa Parda, we explore the messy magic of reinvention: hormone chaos that scrambles your words, burnout that creeps in when you’re “good at everything,” and the unexpected joy of building a second act that actually fits. Lisa shares the moment a routine workday opened the door to radio, why she chose to keep the parts of real estate that lit her up and release the rest, and how a health scare became the catalyst to quit alcohol — leading to steadier energy, better sleep, and a clearer head. Together, we dismantle the loud narratives about midlife and replace them with practical truth. Brain fog isn’t the end of you — it’s a temporary rewiring that sharpens your focus on what truly matters. Beauty pressure softens. People-pleasing loosens its grip. The real work becomes identity by subtraction: asking who am I without this? and letting old labels fall away. From there, creativity can emerge — saying yes before fear sets in, tolerating the beginner phase, and building rhythms that support making, not just doing. Food is where philosophy meets the plate. After autoimmune symptoms and AFib, Lisa reframed cooking from a chore into a daily act of self-care. We talk food as medicine, why ultra-processed “convenience” steals more than it gives, and how gratitude can change the body’s chemistry around a meal. Her cookbook weaves accessible recipes with love letters to breakfast-for-dinner, gut-friendly party food, and desserts that are worth it because they’re made with intention. If you’re craving a grounded, hopeful take on midlife — one that honours your body, edits your workload, and feeds your creativity — this conversation will land. Listen, share it with a friend who needs it, and if it resonates, follow, leave a review, and reflect on the one thing you’re ready to set down this year. Find Lisa's full profile in the Guest Directory https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/lisa-parda Hey there, Rebel,  I'd love you to send me a text to let me know what you thought of the episode, if you have any questions, or if you've got suggestions for future topics or guests you'd like to hear from. Send me a text and I promise I'll reply!

    1h 10m
  7. Midlife Money, Meaning, And Magic - Kanika Vasudeva

    12/25/2025

    Midlife Money, Meaning, And Magic - Kanika Vasudeva

    Send us a text What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but a wake-up call — an invitation to live more honestly, more expansively, and with greater ease? In this conversation, I’m joined by energy expansion coach and Akashic Records reader Kanika Vasudeva. We trace her journey from outer success and inner emptiness to a life shaped by healing, visibility, and money that actually feels safe to receive. Kanika shares a profound turning point: the loss of her daughter at 31 weeks, and the unexpected grace that followed — everyday helpers, striking synchronicities, and a mother’s need for closure that opened the door to meditation, clairvoyance, and a deeply personal way of connecting beyond the veil. From there, we move into the practical. Kanika demystifies the Akashic Records with a clear, memorable metaphor and explains why insight alone isn’t enough — integration is where change sticks. She walks through what a session looks like, why ethics matter, and how working through the body can release long-held patterns quickly. A writer blocked for seven years finishes her book after clearing ancestral “weight.” Another client stops compulsive eating once the root cause is addressed. The thread running through it all is simple: we need perspective and a nervous system that feels safe enough to exhale. We also explore money as a mirror for self-worth and receiving. If you struggle to accept compliments, underprice your work, or consistently choose less for yourself, your body may be rehearsing scarcity. Kanika outlines three layers of trust — self, others, and life itself — and how they shape income, ease, and choice. We talk ancestral imprints from war, rationing, and survival economies that still live in our bodies, and what becomes possible when they’re released: more joy, more agency, more freedom. We finish with visibility, discernment, and what Kanika calls the queen standard: choose well, receive well, give well. Wealth not as numbers alone, but as sovereignty. If this conversation resonates, share it with a woman who’s questioning the old midlife script. Subscribe for more rebellions, and leave a review to help others find their way back to purpose, pleasure, and prosperity. You can find Kanika's full profile here https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/kanika-vasudeva Hey there, Rebel,  I'd love you to send me a text to let me know what you thought of the episode, if you have any questions, or if you've got suggestions for future topics or guests you'd like to hear from. Send me a text and I promise I'll reply!

    1h 7m
  8. Midlife Without the Loop: Releasing Emotional Charge with Stacey Nye

    12/18/2025

    Midlife Without the Loop: Releasing Emotional Charge with Stacey Nye

    Send us a text What if midlife isn’t a crisis, but the moment you finally stop pretending? In this conversation, I sit down with Stacey Nye, whose life was reshaped by releasing the emotional charge that had been running it. After a traumatic assault and years of holding everything together in silence, Stacey encountered a simple five-minute guided process that changed everything. The memories didn’t disappear — but her body stopped reliving them. The fear, the looping thoughts, the heaviness softened. For the first time, calm became available. We explore how this process, known as the FIX Code, works at the level of feeling rather than behaviour. Stacey uses a powerful metaphor: emotions are the thread that holds a whole necklace of memories together. Most of us keep revisiting the individual beads — the events, habits and patterns — hoping something will finally shift. But when you remove the thread, the charge dissolves. The memories quieten. The nervous system settles. And life starts to move again. From there, we talk about misalignment — how life can push us into operating in ways that aren’t natural for us. Planning when we’re wired for action. Caretaking when what we need is movement. Stacey explains how living in the wrong “mode” can create anxiety, burnout and stuckness — and how realigning with your natural orientation often restores momentum far faster than another self-improvement strategy. Stacey’s story doesn’t stop with inner healing. After making a bold promise to learn and teach this work, she built a thriving practice grounded in calm, service and integrity — including a pay-it-forward model offering complimentary sessions. With her son now launched into adulthood, she’s also reclaimed travel and purpose, saying yes to a women-led project in Samoa that transforms fully compostable nappies into fertile soil and food gardens. It’s a living example of what happens when calm meets purpose: urgency falls away, and life expands. If you’re navigating midlife shifts, feeling trapped in mental loops, or sensing there’s a truer way to live and serve, this conversation offers a clear starting point, practical language, and genuine hope. Try the free 15-minute session, explore the Passion to Purpose mini course, and consider this question: what’s the one feeling you’re ready to release? Visit Stacey's full profile in our Guest Directory https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/stacey-nye Hey there, Rebel,  I'd love you to send me a text to let me know what you thought of the episode, if you have any questions, or if you've got suggestions for future topics or guests you'd like to hear from. Send me a text and I promise I'll reply!

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Welcome to Midlife Rebel , the podcast for women in their 40s and 50s who are done playing by the old rules.  Here, we redefine what it means to thrive in midlife—where health, purpose, and freedom meet. Each week, we explore the intersection of body, mind, and spirit through honest conversations about holistic health, emotional healing, and awakening to your next chapter. With expert guests, soulful stories, and practical wisdom, you’ll find the tools and inspiration to live with more vitality, authenticity, and joy. Whether you’re reinventing yourself, reclaiming your wellbeing, or simply craving deeper meaning, Midlife Rebel invites you to embrace your evolution and design life on your own terms. Contact Nadine: https://midliferebel.beam.ly/contact

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  • Creator
    Host - Nadine Shaw - Midlife Rebel; Natural Wellness Advocate, Astrologer, Gene Keys Guide,Human Design Enthusiast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
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