Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual Journey

Jen Lovell
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Let’s have a moment of real talk. Life is f*****g hard. You and I didn’t get to midlife without hitting a few bumps in the road. Sure, on the surface your life seems pretty great. You’ve accomplished some amazing things. But dig a little deeper and we’ve been through some shit. I’m talking big T traumas. We armored up and battled through…it’s worked for us…until now.  Now, you and I have reached the age where we are done with all the b******t. Time feels more precious and we have the wisdom to know we aren’t going to live forever.  That’s OK because you and I plan on finishing this life strong.  Midlife is our chance to flip the script and experience life on our terms. It’s time to reconnect with our highest selves and reclaim our inner peace. A spiritual journey or a spiritual awakening isn’t about religion. It’s about connecting with yourself and your higher power directly. It’s not just about the woo-woo stuff either. Don’t get me wrong, we are going to explore all things woo-woo…like tapping into our intuition, meditation, manifesting, how to connect with your spirit team, human design, reiki, past lives and so much more. For you and I, it also means figuring out how to love and care for our aging bodies. Plus, it’s time for us to break free from the bubble we've been living in and open our hearts and minds to the world around us. We can change things for the better as a collective. Basically, it’s time for us to become better f*****g people. When we know better, we can do better. Every person’s journey is unique. You may have no idea what your spiritual journey is going to look like. That’s OK, we’re going to figure this out together. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll use too much profanity.  That’s just how we roll. Are you ready?  Awesome. Hop in and ride shotgun with me as we transform and grow through enlightened conversations, practical tips, and inspiring stories. It’s time to embark on this midlife spiritual journey together!  

  1. 1d ago

    A Message From the Other Side; The Story of Brandon Mitchner

    A 22-year-old entrepreneur goes out in Lansing, Michigan, and is found the next day in the Grand River. The case is ruled an accidental drowning, but the timeline, the surveillance footage, and one chilling detail keep sticking in our throats: eleven seconds after Brandon Mitchner and his business partner leave the camera frame, the partner reappears alone, runs to a gas station, then takes a cab home without calling for help. If you’re a true crime listener, you already know why that matters.  Jo Figueras joins us with a perspective you do not hear every day, because she is the psychic medium Brandon contacts to deliver messages to the people he loves. We talk through the wild synchronicities that connect Jo to Brandon’s best friend Jason, and then to Brandon’s mom Shirley, who has fought for answers while carrying the weight of grief for years. We also dig into what Shirley does with that grief, including her advocacy for a “duty to act” law and the push for safety changes where Brandon was last seen.  Then the conversation turns spiritual in the most amazing way. Jo shares the one line Brandon gives her when she asks for the truth: “Justice is a human construct.” We unpack closure vs peace, why the nervous system still hurts even when the facts feel “settled,” and what it looks like to heal when the world never delivers a clean ending. We also share what Jo is building now for intuitive development, including Intuition Lab and her coaching certification that blends somatics, human design, and self-trust.  If you’re drawn to mediumship, unsolved death stories, grief healing, or midlife spirituality, hit play, share this with a friend, and please subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show. Let's Connect! Jo's website Sign Up For Astro Girlie Workshop Book a Reading with Jo   Use Coupon code: HALFWAY10 for 10% off!!! Jo Figueras is a Psychic Medium, Akashic Records Reader, Intuitive Development Coach, and Silversmith with over a decade of experience guiding individuals through deep soul-level inquiry and integration. Jo writes Guided Journals and host workshops & retreats to explore them. She frequently shares content on all things Akashic Records, reincarnation, numerology, astrology, Human Design, mediumship & channeling. Jo has worked at the intersection of intuitive development, personal transformation, and coaching since 2016.  My work has always been centered on helping my clients recognize the wisdom they already carry within themselves as I guided them through spiritual mentorship and intuitive readings. At the core of thousands of interactions, I’ve taught my clients to strengthen their self-trust by deepening their self-awareness. Over the years, she began to notice a gap in both the coaching and spiritual industries. Coaches regularly encourage clients to "trust their gut," yet very few are taught how intuition actually works, how it communicates through the body, or how to help clients build the evidence necessary for lasting self-trust. ​The Intuition Lab Coaching Certification was born from years of observing patterns across thousands of client conversations and integrating insights from Human Design, astrology, numerology, nervous system practices, intuitive development, and spiritual mentorship into one practical framework. ​To give her clients the most detailed access to their energetic blueprint, my work has guided me to create the Soul Architecture framework incorporating numerology, astrology, Human Design and the energy of the Akashic Records, as well as The Four Pillars of Intuitive Development™ - Empathy, Felt Truth, Intuitive Perception, and Pattern Recognition.  I have spent years translating complex spiritual concepts into teachable tools that coaches can confidently integrate into their existing work. ​ ​ Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

    A Message From the Other Side; The Story of Brandon Mitchner

  2. Jul 22

    "Parasite Flu" Parasite Cleanse Reality Check

    "Parasite Flu 2026" Explosive diarrhea...Time to revisit the need for a parasite cleanse...Parasites are the topic nobody wants to bring up, but the symptoms show up everywhere: sugar cravings you can’t control, insomnia that never fully lifts, IBS, skin flares, brain fog, and that feeling that your body is working against you. Jen Lovell sits down with Kim Rogers, known online for making parasite education painfully practical, to talk about why “I eat organic” doesn’t automatically protect you and why a negative test doesn’t always mean you’re in the clear. We get into the real-world sources people forget: produce that may not rinse clean, seafood and undercooked meat, and water exposure that happens through showers, brushing your teeth, or even handling contacts. Kim breaks down the different categories people lump together as “parasites,” shares what die-off can feel like, and explains why adding a binder like activated charcoal is a crucial step many doctors never mention. We also talk about preparation that supports detox, including the simple but powerful goal of keeping your drainage pathways open so your body can actually move toxins out. Then we zoom out to the midlife angle: how physical stressors can shape mood, mental health, and your sense of peace, plus the claim that parasite activity can spike around the full moon through serotonin changes. You’ll also hear practical guidance on household factors like pets and shared microbiomes, plus how maintenance and seasonal routines can make this feel doable instead of overwhelming. If you’re ready to take your health and clarity seriously, listen, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Let's Connect! Kim Rogers, "The Worm Queen," is the Co-Founder of RogersHood and inventor of the viral ParaFy Parasite Cleanse. She has built a community of over 1 million supportive followers and a company with 30+ employees all while healing her self of multiple chronic illnesses using natural methods! On the frontlines of a global medical awakening, Kim is passionately trail blazing a movement to help others become their own patient advocates and heal themselves!  Order your Parafy Kit Here with an exclusive discount! or use coupon code: JENLOVELL20 Check out Rogershood What's Eating U? Podcast Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

    "Parasite Flu" Parasite Cleanse Reality Check

  3. Jul 15

    Spiritual Red Flags: A Solo Episode with Jen Part 1

    Let's talk about the Spiritual Red Flags nobody is talking about. Your spiritual awakening can be the most beautiful thing that ever happens to you and it can also quietly turn into the thing that makes you anxious, obsessed, and second-guessing every move. We’re getting real about the spiritual red flags that show up when you’re opening up fast, especially in midlife when everything seems to change at once: menopause and perimenopause, divorce, empty nest grief, aging parents, career pivots, chronic illness, and even late diagnosed ADHD. When old identities fall away, it’s easy to start hunting for certainty anywhere you can find it. We dig into the moment when every coincidence starts to feel like divine instruction. We talk synchronicities, confirmation bias, and the difference between urgent proof seeking and the calm simplicity of real intuition. We also look at how easily we outsource our inner knowing to tarot readings, psychics, astrology, angel numbers, and pendulums and how to use tools without becoming dependent on them. Then we go straight at the social and emotional traps: spirituality becoming your entire personality, losing humor and everyday joy, and slipping into spiritual superiority where “low vibration” becomes a judgment. We challenge the idea that certainty equals wisdom, and we question the way “soul contracts” and “everything happens for a reason” can keep you stuck in toxic relationships or workplaces. We close with a reminder that spiritual bypassing is real: your body still needs sleep, nutrition, therapy when needed, and medical care, especially during the hormone shifts of midlife. If you want a grounded midlife spiritual journey that builds freedom, discernment, and self-trust, listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a five-star rating and review. What’s one spiritual red flag you’ve noticed in yourself lately? Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

    Spiritual Red Flags: A Solo Episode with Jen Part 1

  4. Jul 15

    Spiritual Red Flags: Part 2

    “Love and light” can become a trap when it’s used to silence your needs. We’re digging into the spiritual red flags that show up for so many of us in midlife, especially when we’re trying to be compassionate but end up exhausted, overgiving, and easy to manipulate. I talk about why boundaries are spiritual, how compassion and distance can exist together, and what it really means to choose something as hard as no contact while still wishing someone well.  Then we get into a big one for midlife women with childhood trauma and chronic stress: confusing intuition with hypervigilance. Both can make you highly observant, but they feel different in your body. We break down the “urgent and racing” energy of fear versus the “calm and clear” tone of wisdom, plus a simple time test and a set of pause questions to help you separate what you’re noticing from the story you’re adding. We also talk nervous system regulation as a practical spiritual practice, including breathwork, walking, therapy, mindfulness, sleep, movement, and nature.  From there, we zoom out to the healing industry pitfalls: becoming addicted to healing, handing your authority to gurus, and staying stuck in constant courses, retreats, readings, and certifications without real integration. We also name the myth that healing means never feeling negative emotions, and why spiritual bypassing (“everything happens for a reason”) can block grief, accountability, and real validation. If you want a grounded spiritual awakening with humor, discernment, and self-trust, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a five-star rating and review so more women can find this conversation. Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

    Spiritual Red Flags: Part 2

  5. Jul 8 ·  Bonus

    BONUS CONTENT With Marcia Wakeman

    Your job title, your relationship status, your “role” in the family, even your reputation in a community can feel like an identity, until life changes and suddenly you are asking, “Who am I without that?” We go straight into that uncomfortable question with Marcia, pulling lessons from her book Soulfulloy and the “10 things I wish I’d known” that can save you years of stress, people pleasing, and self-doubt. We talk about staying in your power when work or friendships get messy, and why holding onto grievance quietly drains your energy. Marsha shares the inner shift that happens when you stop defending yourself and start answering with grounded truth, even if someone else does not agree. We also get honest about approval seeking, pedestalizing “gurus,” and the importance of spiritual discernment so your intuition stays stronger than any trend, teacher, or course. Then we move into practical tools: forgiveness as freedom, comparison as fear, and why your life force energy does not age even if your body does. We explore “the art of allowing” (letting people be without condoning harmful choices), plus high-vibration habits that actually work on a Tuesday, like music, a two-song dance break, sunshine, and a quick reset before a hard task. The anchor idea we return to is simple and sharp: if it’s not love, it’s fear. If you enjoy real-talk spirituality, personal development, emotional resilience, and mindset tools you can use immediately, hit subscribe or follow, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a five-star rating and review so more people can find the show. After a rewarding thirty-plus-year career in financial services technology and consulting, Marcia Wakeman transitioned from an intrapreneur to a passionate entrepreneur helping others find more joy.  Marcia embraces the truth that "if it's not love, it's fear"—yes, even in the corporate world.  Marcia offers personalized workshops tailored to your unique corporate or personal needs and provide limited coaching to support your growth. As a speaker, she is available to share the wisdom she has gained through her healing journey.  For over three decades, Marcia has helped hundreds of clients, colleagues, and friends to unlock their potential, achieve success in their careers or businesses, release deep-seated fears, and embrace a life filled with meaning and joy.  To those feeling crushed by the corporate grind, shadowed by the weight of oppressive religious upbringings, or simply yearning for a brighter spark of joy in their lives, Marcia is eager to walk alongside you, sharing light to guide your journey toward freedom and fulfillment. Let's Connect! Soulfulljoy.com Buy Marcia's Book, SoulFullJoy HERE Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

    BONUS CONTENT With Marcia Wakeman

  6. Jul 8

    What If Your Next Chapter Is Joy? with Marcia Wakeman

    Fear can be loud, especially when it’s been dressed up as “faith,” “being good,” or “just how life works.” I’m joined by my new friend Marcia Wakeman, author of SoulFullJoy: A Better Path and her story hits on something so many of us carry into midlife: the moment you realize you’re done living by rules that crush your spirit. Marcia grew up in an oppressive, cult-like religious environment and still found a way to trust her inner knowing. We talk about what religious deconstruction really looks like over decades, how she rebuilt a personal relationship with God (and why words like Source, Spirit, Universe, and Creator can be stepping stones), and what it means to choose “love vs fear” in everyday decisions. We also get into the corporate grind, being the only woman in the room, and the weird mix of accomplishment and emptiness that can show up when your life looks successful but your soul feels underfed. Then we go deeper into healing tools that actually move the needle: Reiki and the reality of stress stored in the body, meditation and mindset shifts, and the kind of curiosity that makes the right teachers and books “randomly” appear at the right time. We also share stories from a small women’s retreat where we experienced ceremonial psilocybin with clear intention, plus what it feels like to be witnessed without anyone trying to fix you. Marsha closes with what’s next, including workshops, group work, and her exploration of Tantra as a path to boundaries, authenticity, and wholeness. Check out Marcia & Jen's Bonus Content to hear what 10 things Marcia wishes she would have known sooner!  If you’re craving a midlife spiritual awakening that feels grounded, practical, and real, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s rebuilding her life, and leave a review so more women can find us. After a rewarding thirty-plus-year career in financial services technology and consulting, Marcia Wakeman transitioned from an intrapreneur to a passionate entrepreneur helping others find more joy.  Marcia embraces the truth that "if it's not love, it's fear"—yes, even in the corporate world.  Marcia offers personalized workshops tailored to your unique corporate or personal needs and provide limited coaching to support your growth. As a speaker, she is available to share the wisdom she has gained through her healing journey.  For over three decades, Marcia has helped hundreds of clients, colleagues, and friends to unlock their potential, achieve success in their careers or businesses, release deep-seated fears, and embrace a life filled with meaning and joy.  To those feeling crushed by the corporate grind, shadowed by the weight of oppressive religious upbringings, or simply yearning for a brighter spark of joy in their lives, Marcia is eager to walk alongside you, sharing light to guide your journey toward freedom and fulfillment. Let's Connect! Soulfulljoy.com Buy Marcia's Book, SoulFullJoy HERE   Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

    What If Your Next Chapter Is Joy? with Marcia Wakeman

  7. Jul 1 ·  Bonus

    Bonus Content with Shannon Keef, A Mediumship Reading with Jen

    A mediumship reading sounds mysterious until you hear how it actually unfolds, step by step, with real emotion and oddly specific details. We share bonus audio with Shannon as she opens a shamanic “sacred space,” connects through the eighth chakra, and invites in Spirit, higher selves, and guides for the highest good. What follows isn’t vague comfort. It’s a reading that moves through recognizable family dynamics, personal healing, and the kind of validations that make you sit up straight.  If you’ve been curious about mediumship, spiritual guidance, shamanic energy work, or intuitive life coaching, this bonus segment gives you a clear feel for how it can sound and what it can offer. Subscribe or follow so you don’t miss what’s next, and if you’ve got 30 seconds, share this with a friend and leave a five-star rating and a review. Shannon Keef is a full time nurse practitioner specializing in adult and geriatric primary care for the past 14 years. She received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology. She was born and raised in eastern Michigan. She moved away from the cold weather in her 20’s to Atlanta, Georgia and lived there for almost 18 years. She now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.   Although she has had metaphysical experiences since childhood, her psychic and mediumship gifts resurfaced while going through a difficult divorce. Within just a few months after these abilities resurfaced, she had a physical near death experience (NDE) after contracting the flu. As a result of the NDE, she underwent a spiritual phenomenon referred to as being born a Shaman, chosen by GOD. She was further blessed and received many more, if not all, the remaining metaphysical gifts at that time.  Essentially thrown into a fast track of learning by her spiritual guides, within less than a year’s time, she became certified as a Shamanic healer, Reiki Master, and Sound healer. She has taken numerous courses from world renowned energy healers, Shaman and Psychic Mediums. She is in several practice groups honing her psychic and mediumship skills along with her healing abilities. She helps lead a Spirituality Circle and even finds time to mentor others in her community to harness and awaken their spiritual gifts.  She is currently enrolled in The Four Winds Shaman Master Healer Certificate Program. She takes clients for energy healing, psychic and mediumship readings, sound baths and more. None of this would have been possible without the grounding effects of her amazing family, strong tribe of women friends she has had essentially since kindergarten, and the amazing mentors put in her path along the way. Let's Connect! Shannon's Website The Unexpected Shaman Book 1 The Unexpected Shaman Book 2   Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

    Bonus Content with Shannon Keef, A Mediumship Reading with Jen

  8. Jul 1

    The Unexpected Shaman with Shannon Keef

    Forty-two shadows in the house, voices overlapping in the dark, and a nurse practitioner seriously wondering if she’s breaking down. That’s where Shannon Keef’s story turns from unsettling to unforgettable and it’s also where so many midlife spiritual awakening stories quietly begin: at the edge of exhaustion, when you just want peace and sleep and a normal life. Shannon joins me to talk about what happens when spiritual gifts refuse to stay “turned off.” We track her path from an unusually open childhood through frightening encounters that made her shut everything down, then into a divorce season where the activity ramps up fast. She shares the night Archangel Michael appears and the calm that follows, plus the surprising way a metaphysical mentor helps her clear entity attachments and reclaim her energy. Then it escalates again: a near-death experience after flu and COVID lands her in the ICU, cracks her intuition wide open, and changes how she sees the world including auras, spirits in hospital spaces, and the reality of deathbed moments. We also dig into tachyon chamber meditation, meeting the Grim Reaper, learning what it means to be a shaman, and how she balances shamanic healing, Reiki-style energy work, sound healing, and medical ethics while still practicing primary care. If you’re curious about shamanism, mediumship, near-death experiences, spiritual protection, and grounded energy healing in midlife, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s waking up, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the show. Shannon Keef is a full time nurse practitioner specializing in adult and geriatric primary care for the past 14 years. She received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology. She was born and raised in eastern Michigan. She moved away from the cold weather in her 20’s to Atlanta, Georgia and lived there for almost 18 years. She now resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.   Although she has had metaphysical experiences since childhood, her psychic and mediumship gifts resurfaced while going through a difficult divorce. Within just a few months after these abilities resurfaced, she had a physical near death experience (NDE) after contracting the flu. As a result of the NDE, she underwent a spiritual phenomenon referred to as being born a Shaman, chosen by GOD. She was further blessed and received many more, if not all, the remaining metaphysical gifts at that time.  Essentially thrown into a fast track of learning by her spiritual guides, within less than a year’s time, she became certified as a Shamanic healer, Reiki Master, and Sound healer. She has taken numerous courses from world renowned energy healers, Shaman and Psychic Mediums. She is in several practice groups honing her psychic and mediumship skills along with her healing abilities. She helps lead a Spirituality Circle and even finds time to mentor others in her community to harness and awaken their spiritual gifts.  She is currently enrolled in The Four Winds Shaman Master Healer Certificate Program. She takes clients for energy healing, psychic and mediumship readings, sound baths and more. None of this would have been possible without the grounding effects of her amazing family, strong tribe of women friends she has had essentially since kindergarten, and the amazing mentors put in her path along the way. Let's Connect! Shannon's Website The Unexpected Shaman Book 1 The Unexpected Shaman Book 2   Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

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Let’s have a moment of real talk. Life is f*****g hard. You and I didn’t get to midlife without hitting a few bumps in the road. Sure, on the surface your life seems pretty great. You’ve accomplished some amazing things. But dig a little deeper and we’ve been through some shit. I’m talking big T traumas. We armored up and battled through…it’s worked for us…until now.  Now, you and I have reached the age where we are done with all the b******t. Time feels more precious and we have the wisdom to know we aren’t going to live forever.  That’s OK because you and I plan on finishing this life strong.  Midlife is our chance to flip the script and experience life on our terms. It’s time to reconnect with our highest selves and reclaim our inner peace. A spiritual journey or a spiritual awakening isn’t about religion. It’s about connecting with yourself and your higher power directly. It’s not just about the woo-woo stuff either. Don’t get me wrong, we are going to explore all things woo-woo…like tapping into our intuition, meditation, manifesting, how to connect with your spirit team, human design, reiki, past lives and so much more. For you and I, it also means figuring out how to love and care for our aging bodies. Plus, it’s time for us to break free from the bubble we've been living in and open our hearts and minds to the world around us. We can change things for the better as a collective. Basically, it’s time for us to become better f*****g people. When we know better, we can do better. Every person’s journey is unique. You may have no idea what your spiritual journey is going to look like. That’s OK, we’re going to figure this out together. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll use too much profanity.  That’s just how we roll. Are you ready?  Awesome. Hop in and ride shotgun with me as we transform and grow through enlightened conversations, practical tips, and inspiring stories. It’s time to embark on this midlife spiritual journey together!  

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