The Midlife Awakening with Odilia

Odilia Judith

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. Reclaiming Desire in Midlife: Healing Generational Trauma with Meg Calvin l S3 EP12

    3D AGO

    Reclaiming Desire in Midlife: Healing Generational Trauma with Meg Calvin l S3 EP12

    In this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, I’m joined by author and guide Meg Calvin to explore what it really means to reconnect with yourself after years of conditioning, people-pleasing, and living from obligation. We dive into her novel There, He Holds Her, a deeply moving story that explores generational trauma, mother-daughter dynamics, and the tension between control and desire. Through storytelling, Meg shares how fiction can become a powerful tool for healing—helping women see themselves more clearly and begin to rewrite their own narratives. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were told to be and who you truly are, this conversation will speak directly to you. To pre-order the Book (US listeners) : There, He holds her For listeners outside the U.S. 🌍 If you’re tuning in from the UK or anywhere beyond the States, you can still claim the exclusive pre-order bonuses for There, He Holds Her. Here’s how it works: Head to the pre-order bonus page: 👉There, He holds herChoose the number of copies you plan to order, then click the “Confirm My Pre-Order” button listed under that specific tier.Enter your details to lock in your bonuses and get instant access right away.Because Barnes & Noble pre-orders are U.S.-only, this works on an honor system. You’ll receive all your bonuses right now, today, as a gesture of good faith, and simply commit to completing your book purchase on June 9th when your Amazon link arrives. No money changes hands today, just your word that you’ll grab your copy when the time comes. On June 9th, you will receive an email with a direct link to order your copy through Amazon, available internationally. Socials & Website Website Instagram Facebook Tik tok Amazon Send us Fan Mail 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

    47 min
  2. S3 EP11: Why Women Burn Out in Midlife (It’s Not You, It’s the System) | Career, ADHD & Perimenopause with Narelle Vigor

    MAR 28

    S3 EP11: Why Women Burn Out in Midlife (It’s Not You, It’s the System) | Career, ADHD & Perimenopause with Narelle Vigor

    Have you ever felt like you just can’t keep up anymore? Like the way you used to function — at work, at home, in life — just doesn’t work anymore… and you don’t understand why? In this episode, I sit down with career development practitioner Narelle Vigor to unpack what’s really going on for women in midlife — and why so many of us end up blaming ourselves. We talk about burnout, ADHD, perimenopause, and the pressure of trying to “do it all”… and why the real issue might not be you — but the system you’ve been trying to fit into. This is an honest, validating, and at times confronting conversation about what it really means to navigate midlife as a woman today. 🔑 What We Cover  Why so many women experience burnout in midlife The difference between capacity vs capability (this is a big one)  Late diagnosis of ADHD in women How perimenopause impacts your ability to function and work  Why traditional career paths don’t work for women  The pressure of being the first generation expected to “have it all”  Why women blame themselves when they can’t keep up  The importance of community and support in this season  How to start rebuilding your life in a way that actually works for you 🌿 Connect with Narelle Narelle Vigor is a career development practitioner who supports women in midlife to rebuild their careers and lives in a way that honours their capacity, wellbeing, and values.  Website: www.soulcompass.life  Free resource: Flow – Reclaiming You (ebook)  Instagram: @soulcompasscareers  LinkedIn: Narelle Wallace Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/soulcompasscareers/Send us Fan Mail 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 11m
  3. S3 EP10 : Aries Season 2026: Spring Equinox, New Year Energy & What the Stars Have in Store

    MAR 21

    S3 EP10 : Aries Season 2026: Spring Equinox, New Year Energy & What the Stars Have in Store

    In this episode, Odilia walks you through the astrology of Aries season — from the Spring Equinox on March 20th through to April 20th 2026. Whether you're new to astrology or a seasoned follower of the stars, this episode breaks down the key planetary movements in an accessible, practical way and gives you real tools to work with the energy of the month. Astrology isn't about prediction — it's a self-development tool that helps us understand the season we're in, when to act, when to pause, and what lessons are available to us. Think of this as your monthly cosmic roadmap. What We Cover in This Episode •       What the Spring Equinox is and why it matters energetically •       Why Aries season — not January 1st — is the true astrological New Year •       How to use this energy to finally make those intentions stick •       Venus activating Chiron: healing wounds around self-worth and money (March 26th) •       Venus entering Taurus: pleasure, beauty, romance and financial opportunity (March 30th – April 19th) •       Saturn in Aries: how to use discipline to ground your boldest impulses •       Neptune in Aries: dreaming bigger and getting creative •       Mercury going direct on March 20th — and what that means for communication •       The Full Moon in Libra on April 2nd: releasing what no longer serves you •       Mars entering Aries on April 9th: big energy, bigger watch-outs •       Mercury entering Aries on April 15th: speaking up and sharing your ideas •       The Libra New Moon on April 17th: coming back to balance and setting fresh intentions  Connect With Odilia Subscribe to the Newsletter & Join the Book Club on Substack Rate & review the podcast — it helps more women find this community ♥  This episode's closing blessing: “May you be well. May you be happy. May you awaken with your heart and soul to your authentic self.” Send us Fan Mail 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

    19 min
  4. S3 EP9 : How to Rebuild Your Life After Loss|Betsy Ronel on Grief, Resilience and Midlife Reinvention

    MAR 14

    S3 EP9 : How to Rebuild Your Life After Loss|Betsy Ronel on Grief, Resilience and Midlife Reinvention

    How do you rebuild your life after unimaginable loss? In this episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, I sit down with Betsy Ronel, real estate broker, podcast host of Heavens to Betsy, and an inspiring example of resilience. At just 40 years old, Betsy lost her husband while pregnant and suddenly found herself raising her children alone while navigating overwhelming grief. Over the next decade, she slowly rebuilt her life, faced the realities of grief head-on, and eventually started a brand-new career at 48. But Betsy’s story isn’t just about loss. It’s about reinvention, humour, courage, and the unexpected freedom that comes with midlife. In this deeply honest and often hilarious conversation, Betsy shares how she learned to move forward while carrying grief, why midlife is actually an awakening, and what women need to know about rebuilding their lives after trauma. In this episode we discuss: Navigating grief after losing a spouseThe truth about living with long-term griefRaising children as a single parent after lossStarting a new career in your late 40sDating and relationships in midlifeWhy midlife is not a crisis but an awakeningHealing trauma through breathwork and somatic workManifestation, energy and rebuilding confidenceThe surprising freedom of your 50sKey Takeaway Grief doesn’t disappear. But with time, courage, and support, it can become part of your story rather than the end of it. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PMXIxecFO3oH7yFQvmyWV Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/betsyronellifeandrealestate/?hl=en Send us Fan Mail 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

    51 min
  5. S3 EP8: Why Self-Forgiveness Might Be the Key to Midlife Wellness

    MAR 7

    S3 EP8: Why Self-Forgiveness Might Be the Key to Midlife Wellness

    In this powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening Podcast, Odilia sits down with Leslie to explore what it really takes to rebuild your health, self-esteem, and relationship with your body in midlife. For decades, Leslie struggled with low self-worth, emotional eating, trauma, and the endless cycle of dieting. Like many women, she tried every approach imaginable—from popular diet programs to quick-fix solutions—only to find herself back in the same patterns.  But everything changed in her late 40s. During the quiet reflection of the pandemic, Leslie began looking inward instead of trying to “fix” her body. Through journaling, forgiveness, mindset work, and small daily habits, she gradually transformed her relationship with food, wellness, and herself. Today, Leslie is in her 50s, stronger than ever, managing Crohn’s disease through lifestyle choices and helping other midlife women create sustainable health habits that actually work. This episode is an honest conversation about healing, resilience, and the reality of starting again in midlife. In This Episode We Discuss The connection between trauma and emotional eatingWhy so many women struggle with body image in midlifeThe mindset shift that changed everything for Leslie at 47The role of forgiveness in healing your relationship with yourselfManaging chronic illness and wellness through lifestyle choicesWhy small daily habits can create lasting transformationBreaking generational patterns around food and self-worthLearning to listen to your body instead of fighting itKey Takeaways ✨ Healing often begins with self-forgiveness  ✨ Midlife is not too late to transform your health  ✨ Wellness is about sustainability, not perfection  ✨ Listening to your body is one of the most powerful tools you have Connect with Leslie Instagram: Leslie_A_Wilson Facebook: Leslie A Wilson If This Episode Resonated If this conversation spoke to you, please consider: ⭐ Subscribing to the podcast  ⭐ Leaving a review  ⭐ Sharing this episode with a friend navigating midlife Your support Send us Fan Mail 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

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

    FEB 28

    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 us Fan Mail 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
  7. 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 us Fan Mail 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
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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."