The Midlife Awakening

Odilia Judith
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The Midlife Awakening is a space for women in their 40s who feel stuck or unsatisfied and are ready to embark on a healing journey. Not only sharing my  personal story but I will also explore the mind-body connection, and dive into inspiring interviews to uncover tools and insights for deep transformation. If you're ready to heal old wounds, rediscover yourself, and move from stuck to thriving, this podcast is for you."

  1. S3 EP7: How to Trust Yourself Again in Midlife | Somatic Healing, Self-Trust & The Gene Keys with Shauna Hawkes

    3H AGO

    S3 EP7: How to Trust Yourself Again in Midlife | Somatic Healing, Self-Trust & The Gene Keys with Shauna Hawkes

    If you’ve reached midlife and found yourself feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step — this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation on The Midlife Awakening, I’m joined by embodiment mentor Shauna Hawkes to explore: Why so many women struggle with self-trust in midlifeWhat somatic embodiment actually means (and how to practise it daily)How EFT tapping helps release stuck emotional energyThe Gene Keys and how they support self-awareness and personal growthThe biggest myth about healing (and why you are not broken)We talk honestly about the “go, go, go” culture women live in — motherhood, careers, responsibilities — and how that often disconnects us from our bodies and intuition. Shauna shares simple, practical tools you can start using immediately, including: A 1-minute daily nervous system resetA powerful self-trust decision practiceHow to shift from “fixing yourself” to returning to who you truly areIf you’re navigating a midlife crossroads and wondering:  Who am I now?  What do I want?  Can I trust myself? This conversation will feel like a deep exhale. Connect with Shauna: Website: shanahawkes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunahawkes/?hl=en Archetype Quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/689674830de1d9aa3f90b9fb If this episode resonated, please share it with a friend and leave a review — it helps more women find this space. And as always, take care of your heart. Send a text Support the show Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com

    42 min
  2. S3 E6: How to Trust Your Intuition and Rebalance Your Feminine Energy in Midlife during Pisces Season

    FEB 21

    S3 E6: How to Trust Your Intuition and Rebalance Your Feminine Energy in Midlife during Pisces Season

    Pisces Season is here — and it’s time to reconnect with your intuition. From February 19th to March 20th, we are in the final sign of the zodiac — a season of spirituality, healing, creativity and deep inner reflection. In this episode, I talk about: Why midlife women struggle with intuitionThe difference between ego and inner knowingHyper-vigilance and trauma responsesRebalancing masculine and feminine energyStrengthening your spiritual practicePreparing for the astrological New YearIf you’ve been: Living in survival modeCarrying too much responsibilityFeeling disconnected from yourselfCraving more calm and clarityThis episode is for you. Plus, I share a personal story about the moment I realised I had ignored my intuition — and what it taught me. ✨ Pisces season is your invitation to slow down, soften, and trust yourself again. Send a text Support the show Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com

    16 min

  3. FEB 14

    S3 E5: EMDR Therapy, Childhood Trauma & Attachment in Midlife | Healing During Perimenopause with Mia Von Scha

    Why does childhood trauma resurface during perimenopause?  Can EMDR therapy really help you heal without reliving the past?  And is it possible that being an imperfect parent is actually good for your children? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, OdIlia speaks with trauma specialist and child therapist Mia Von Scha about healing unresolved childhood trauma in midlife and how attachment patterns formed in early childhood affect adult relationships and parenting. As hormonal changes during perimenopause shrink our “window of tolerance,” many women find old emotional wounds resurfacing. This conversation explores why that happens — and what you can do about it. We dive into: What childhood trauma really is (including developmental trauma and emotional neglect)How attachment styles shape adult relationshipsThe long-term health impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)Why perimenopause can trigger unresolved traumaHow EMDR therapy works to process trauma without rehashing painful memoriesThe power of rupture and repair in parentingWhy perfection isn’t required — and may even be harmfulIf you’ve ever wondered whether your childhood experiences are still affecting your health, relationships, or parenting today, this episode offers both clarity and hope. Healing is possible — at any age. 🔗 Learn more about Mia’s work: www.transformationalparenting.guru Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/transformationalparenting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TransformationalParenting/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TransformationalParenting Tiktok : @transformparents  📌 Follow The Midlife Awakening for more conversations on midlife healing, trauma recovery, and personal growth. Send a text Support the show Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com

    44 min
  4. S3 EP4: Rapid Transformational Therapy and the Subconscious Mind I Vanessa Mearns

    FEB 7

    S3 EP4: Rapid Transformational Therapy and the Subconscious Mind I Vanessa Mearns

    Midlife is often the moment when old patterns, beliefs, and coping mechanisms stop working — not because something is wrong with you, but because your subconscious is ready for change. In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, host Odilia Judith speaks with Vanessa Mearns, a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner and holistic therapist, about how subconscious beliefs shape our confidence, sense of safety, relationships, and how we experience our bodies in midlife. Vanessa explains how RTT works by accessing the subconscious mind — where long-held patterns are formed — allowing real, embodied change rather than surface-level insight. This conversation explores why midlife can be such a powerful gateway for transformation and how rewiring the subconscious creates shifts that feel natural, not forced. Odilia also shares her personal experience of RTT and the unexpected changes she noticed afterward, including increased confidence, feeling safer in her body, greater peace in family relationships, and physical shifts that came without trying to “fix” anything. Episode Content What Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) is and how it worksHow subconscious beliefs are formed and why they matter in midlifeWhy changing the subconscious creates lasting changeThe role of nervous system regulation in personal transformationWhy midlife is a powerful time for subconscious rewiringHow emotional shifts can create physical and relational changesABOUT THE GUEST Vanessa Mearns is a Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner and holistic therapist with over 20 years’ experience in the wellness and therapeutic space. Her work integrates subconscious healing, nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, hypnotherapy, CBT, and NLP to support deep, lasting transformation. Vanessa works with clients internationally, offering one-to-one sessions, corporate wellbeing solutions, and immersive retreats. 🌐 Website: https://www.mindful-ness.uk 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.ness.438155 Instagram: Send a text Support the show Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com

    1h 33m

  5. JAN 31

    S3 EP3: This Isn’t a Midlife Crisis — It’s a Midlife Awakening

    What if what we’ve been calling a midlife crisis is actually something very different? In this episode, I slow things down and talk about what a midlife awakening really is — especially for those of us who are early in the journey and wondering what on earth is happening to our bodies, emotions, and lives. Many women enter midlife feeling confused, exhausted, emotional, or disconnected from the life they once built — often without any understanding of how perimenopause, hormones, trauma, and identity shifts are all happening at the same time. Because we were never taught about this phase of life, it can feel isolating and even frightening. In this episode, I share: What a midlife awakening actually is (and why it’s not a crisis)Why confusion is often the first stage of this transitionHow perimenopause can amplify emotional and identity shiftsThe grief many women feel for who they used to beWhy boundaries become non-negotiable in midlifeHow healing, somatics, and self-awareness play a role in this phaseWhy no woman should be navigating this journey aloneI also share parts of my own awakening journey — including how self-love, boundaries, and no longer caring what others think became unexpected gifts of midlife. This episode is an invitation to stop judging yourself and start understanding what your body, nervous system, and soul may be asking of you. You’re not broken. You’re not failing.  You may simply be waking up. ✨ If this episode resonates, you’re warmly invited to join The Midlife Awakening community — a safe, supportive space where women can connect, share, and navigate this journey together. You’ll find the link in the show notes. Send a text Support the show Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com

    17 min

  6. JAN 24

    S3 EP2: Authenticity, Belonging & the Midlife Awakening

    Aquarius Season & the Midlife Awakening: Letting the Masks Fall As we move into Aquarius season (20 January – 18/19 February), the collective energy begins to shift — away from duty, expectation, and conformity, and toward authenticity, truth, and freedom. In this episode, I explore how Aquarius season mirrors what a midlife awakening really is: not a crisis, not a breakdown, but a deep and honest questioning of who we are beneath the roles, masks, and identities we’ve spent years perfecting. We talk about why midlife often feels uncomfortable before it feels empowering, how our need for belonging can lead us to abandon parts of ourselves, and why this season invites us to gently loosen the masks we’ve been wearing — especially as women, mothers, partners, and professionals. Drawing on reflections around authenticity, courage, and vulnerability — including insights inspired by Brené Brown — this episode is an invitation to get curious rather than judgemental about who you’re becoming. If you’ve been feeling restless, disconnected, or quietly questioning your life, this conversation will remind you that you’re not broken — you’re waking up. 🌬 In This Episode, We Explore: What Aquarius season is really about (beyond the stereotypes)Why midlife awakens questions around identity, purpose, and belongingThe masks we wear — and why they often start slipping in midlifeMotherhood, authenticity, and the pressure to be “good at everything”Why judgement keeps us stuck — and community helps us healHow Aquarius energy supports collective growth, compassion, and connection🧠 Journal Prompts to Reflect On: Who am I pretending to be — and why?What part of me is asking to be seen more fully right now?Where am I choosing belonging over authenticity?What would feel more truthful for me in this season of my life?🤍 Join the Community If healing, reflection, and shared growth speak to you, I’d love to welcome you into my Substack community. This month, we’re reading Marie Kondo’s book, starting Friday 22 January, with: Weekly chapter reflectionsOpen discussion threadsAnd the possiSend a text Support the show Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com

    12 min

  7. JAN 15

    S3 EP1 : Why I’m Not Doing New Year’s Resolutions (And What I’m Doing Instead)

    Is January really the right time to start over? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, I’m gently questioning the pressure we all feel at the start of the year to overhaul our lives — especially when we’re exhausted, it’s still winter, and real life hasn’t magically paused. We talk about why January can feel like trying to sprint through peanut butter, how nature actually supports rest and reflection right now, and why forcing big changes too early often leads to burnout instead of transformation. I’m also sharing how I’m approaching this year differently — not through rigid New Year’s resolutions, but by choosing one guiding word: Health — across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Rather than rushing into action, I’m using the time between now and the Spring Equinox as a research and recalibration phase: Understanding who I want to becomeIdentifying current habits that no longer serve meMaking small, practical adjustments that actually stickWe explore how sustainable change happens through systems, environment, and compassion, not willpower — from meal planning and budgeting to healthier swaps that don’t feel like punishment. I also introduce this month’s book for the Midlife Awakening Substack Community: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, read symbolically rather than literally — as an invitation to release old habits, beliefs, and identities that no longer align with who you’re becoming. ✨ This episode is for you if: You’re exhausted by “New Year, New You” cultureYou want meaningful change without extremesYou’re navigating midlife and craving a slower, wiser approachYou want your goals to feel supportive, not overwhelmingYou don’t have to rush.  You don’t have to have it all figured out.  And it’s never too late to begin again — gently. 🔗 Join the Community If you’d like to explore the book, seasonal inner work, and reflective prompts with us, you’re warmly invited to join the Midlife Awakening community on Substack:  👉https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe Send a text Support the show Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com

    17 min
  8. S2 EP :16 How to Protect Your Energy During the Holidays : Capricorn Season & Boundaries

    12/24/2025

    S2 EP :16 How to Protect Your Energy During the Holidays : Capricorn Season & Boundaries

    As we move into Capricorn season, many of us start feeling the pull to slow down, reflect, and reassess how we’re really living — especially as the year comes to a close. In this final episode of Season Two of The Midlife Awakening, I explore how Capricorn season invites us to look honestly at our boundaries, our energy, and the structures of our lives — particularly during the festive period, when expectations around family, tradition, and togetherness can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we talk about: • What Capricorn season is and how its Saturn-ruled energy supports structure, responsibility, and self-respect • Why this time of year can be especially challenging for boundaries with family and loved ones • How Capricorn season helps us say no without guilt — and yes without resentment • My personal journey from people-pleasing to boundary-setting, and the moment everything shifted • Why boundaries are not about controlling others, but about protecting your comfort and emotional safety • A practical framework for recognising healthy vs unhealthy boundary dynamics • Insights from The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban, including why “clear is kind” • The importance of strengthening your boundary muscle — with others and with yourself • Why Capricorn season is the ideal time to start building sustainable routines before the New Year • A personal Christmas message and reflection as I close out Season Two of the podcast This episode is for you if you’re feeling tired, stretched thin, or quietly craving more space — and if you’re ready to move into the New Year with stronger foundations, clearer boundaries, and deeper self-trust. ✨ Season Two Finale I’ll be taking a short break over Christmas and will be back on January 8th with Season Three — featuring new conversations around midlife, healing, health, hormones, money, beauty, and personal transformation. Until then, take care of your heart, honour your energy, and remember — self-respect is not selfish. Send a text Support the show Rate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlife Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/ Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/ The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe To submit your story to be featured on the next Monday Motivations segement, email your story to : heal.ourlives@outlook.com

    16 min
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The Midlife Awakening is a space for women in their 40s who feel stuck or unsatisfied and are ready to embark on a healing journey. Not only sharing my  personal story but I will also explore the mind-body connection, and dive into inspiring interviews to uncover tools and insights for deep transformation. If you're ready to heal old wounds, rediscover yourself, and move from stuck to thriving, this podcast is for you."

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  • Creator
    Odilia Judith
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
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    © 2026 The Midlife Awakening
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