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. 10H AGO

    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 us a text Support the show 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

  2. DEC 10

    S2 EP :15 Loving Your Midlife Body: Small Shifts, Real Healing & Reclaiming Your Energy

    In this week’s off-the-cuff episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia opens up about something so many women struggle with but rarely say out loud — our midlife bodies. After decades of self-criticism, unrealistic expectations, and diet culture conditioning, midlife invites us into a completely different relationship with ourselves. In this honest and intimate conversation, Odelia shares how she’s learning to love her body after years of self-loathing, and how tuning into her body’s needs has changed everything. This episode explores: 💛 Why body acceptance becomes essential in midlife💛 How childbirth, stress, trauma, and perimenopause shift our bodies — and why that’s not failure💛 The shift from wanting to be “skinny” to wanting to be strong, energetic, and emotionally steady💛 Small, manageable changes that have transformed her health and mood💛 The role of hormones, cortisol, and insulin resistance in midlife weight💛 Why nourishing your body will take you further than dieting ever could💛 How listening to your cycle radically changes the way you eat, move, and rest💛 Setting bare minimum wellbeing boundaries as we head into the festive season💛 The importance of compassion, patience, and incremental changeYou’ll also hear the real-life habits Odelia has adopted — from switching her morning coffee to dandelion tea, to eating breakfast within 30 minutes of waking, to daily walks and rebounding — and how these tiny choices have made a noticeable difference. This episode is a gentle reminder that your body has carried you through so much, and it deserves to be loved, nourished, and honoured — especially in midlife. ✨ Resources Mentioned Fasting Like a Girl by Mindy PelzAtomic Habits by James ClearPrevious podcast episode with nutritionist Arianna MorganSend us a text Support the show 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

    21 min
  3. S2 EP 14 : Alcohol Freedom in Midlife: The Science-Based Method That Changed Jacki’s Life

    DEC 5

    S2 EP 14 : Alcohol Freedom in Midlife: The Science-Based Method That Changed Jacki’s Life

    In today’s powerful episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odelia sits down with Alcohol Freedom Coach Jacki Fleniken, who went from drinking 12–13 beers a day to living completely alcohol-free — not through willpower, shame, or restriction, but through a science-based method that rewired her beliefs, neural pathways, and emotional patterns around drinking. Jacki’s story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring. After hitting emotional rock bottom, she realised that alcohol wasn’t helping her cope — it was controlling her life. A heartbreaking wake-up call at a celebration of life pushed her to ask the question:  “Is this going to be my story too?” What followed was a transformational journey of self-inquiry, neuroscience-based tools, subconscious reprogramming, and a commitment to understanding the root beliefs driving her drinking. Today, she helps others find freedom — not just sobriety — from alcohol, nicotine, gambling, and more. If you’re sober-curious, struggling quietly, or simply wondering if your relationship with alcohol is still serving you, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. ⭐ What We Cover in This EpisodeJacki’s journey from heavy drinking to total alcohol freedomThe moment that changed everything — and why midlife is often the awakening pointThe science behind addiction: neural pathways, subconscious beliefs, dopamine & dinorphinWhy traditional approaches like AA didn’t work for herHow she rewired her brain to stop craving alcoholThe physical and emotional symptoms of healing (including post-acute withdrawal)Why it’s not about quitting drinking — it’s about choosing freedomHow to deal with anxiety, emotional triggers, and coping without alcoholThe mindset work that creates lasting changeThe first step you can take today if you’re scared to start⭐ Who This Episode Is ForWomen in midlife questioning their relationship with alcoholAnyone struggling with addictive patterns or emotional coping mechanismsThose curious about mindset-based or science-based approaches to habit changePeople who want freedom, not restriction, when it comes to alcoholAnyone seeking hope, validation, or a relatable story of transformation⭐ Connect with Jacki FlenikenExplore her work or book a free call: https://www.coachingbyjacki.com/index.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackifleniken/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/jacki.fleniken.2025 Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/jacki-fleniken-89a751353 Exclusive for listeners:  ✨ $400 off a 13-week coaching package (details inside the episode) Send us a text Support the show 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

    37 min

  4. NOV 25

    S2 EP13: From Shadow Work to Expansion: Your Midlife Shift Into Sagittarius Season

    In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, we explore the powerful transition from the deep emotional work of Scorpio season into the expansive, hopeful energy of Sagittarius season. Scorpio has taken many of us into the depths — shadow work, subconscious patterns, emotional truths, and the parts of ourselves we’ve long suppressed. And in today’s episode, I share my own personal breakthrough: discovering the Golden Shadow and realising I’ve spent most of my life hiding a part of myself that has always wanted to be expressed. From childhood memories of singing and dancing to an unexpected emotional reaction while watching The Greatest Showman, Scorpio season revealed something I could no longer deny — and it changed everything. Now, as we step into Sagittarius season (22 Nov–21 Dec), the energy shifts. Where Scorpio takes us inward, Sagittarius invites us outward — into possibility, belief, expansion, spirituality, self-trust and fun. This season calls you to ask: ✨ What could my life be now? ✨ Who am I becoming? ✨ Do my beliefs still fit the woman I’m evolving into? We’ll explore: The four types of shadows: Dark, Golden, Tender, and RebelliousWhy midlife makes these shadows impossible to ignoreThe final revelation the Scorpio new moon brings before a seasonal shiftHow Sagittarius helps you step into hope, curiosity and reconnection with joyWhy this is a perfect time to stop healing for a moment and start livingMy spiritual focus for this season and my connection to Ana Otero's teachingsThe importance of becoming the main character of your own lifeThe book of the month: The Power of Fun by Catherine PriceThis is your invitation to reclaim joy, explore new philosophies, try new adventures, reconnect with your spiritual roots, or simply allow yourself to breathe and integrate everything you’ve just moved through. You’ve done the deep work.  Now you get to expand. 💛 Connect with Me If this episode resonated, I’d love to hear what your Scorpio season revealed, or what you’re hoping to explore this Sagittarius season. Come say hi on Instagram or TikTok, or join my new Midlife Awakening community on Substack for deeper reflections, spiritual tools, astrology guidance and weekly content. Thank you for being here.  Take care of your heart.  And go enjoy the silly season. Send us a text Support the show 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

    25 min
  5. S2 E13: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Redesign Your Life and Love What You Do Again | with Tessa Grint

    NOV 6

    S2 E13: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How to Redesign Your Life and Love What You Do Again | with Tessa Grint

    In this inspiring episode of The Midlife Awakening, I sit down with Tessa Grint — leadership coach, business consultant, and founder of Light Me Up. After spending 17 years in the corporate world, Tessa found herself completely burnt out and chasing a promotion she didn’t even want. That breakdown became her breakthrough — the moment she realised success isn’t about job titles or LinkedIn updates, but about alignment. Now, Tessa helps women reconnect with who they truly are, discover their zone of genius, and redesign their working lives so they can thrive — not just survive. Together, we talk about:  ✨ How burnout can be the wake-up call your soul’s been waiting for  ✨ What your “zone of genius” really is — and how to find it  ✨ How to handle the Sunday scaries and listen to the whispers of intuition ✨ Practical steps to start shifting your career without burning it all down ✨ The mindset shifts that help you reclaim your power and joy at work ✨ And how to blend science, strategy, and a sprinkle of magic to create lasting change If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that looks good on paper but feels wrong in your body, this conversation is your reminder that you have the power to change it — one conscious step at a time. 🌙 Mentioned in this Episode: Connect with Tessa Grint on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessa_grint/ Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-grint-nee-williamson-39650529/ Learn more about her Promotion Pathway Program at https://lightmeup.club/Join her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1460524095221835  💖 If you loved this episode: Subscribe to The Midlife Awakening on Substack and receive your free “5 Journal Prompts to Start Your Midlife Awakening” to begin reconnecting with yourself and creating a life that lights you up. Don’t forget to follow the show, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need a reminder that it’s never too late to redefine success and start again. Send us a text Support the show 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

    48 min
  6. S2 EP 12: Shadow Work in Midlife: Becoming Whole Through Inner Healing

    OCT 30

    S2 EP 12: Shadow Work in Midlife: Becoming Whole Through Inner Healing

    Shadow Work in Midlife: Becoming Whole Through Inner Healing   Discover how shadow work helps you heal, grow, and reconnect with your authentic self during midlife. With Jungian wisdom, synchronicities, and self-awareness.  Midlife has a way of bringing everything to the surface — old patterns, unhealed wounds, and parts of ourselves we’ve long ignored. But it’s not a breakdown — it’s an awakening. In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, Odilia explores what shadow work in midlife really means and how it can help you become whole again. Drawing from the teachings of Carl Jung, we discuss the process of individuation — where the conscious and unconscious parts of the self reunite, leading to deeper authenticity and peace. You’ll learn why midlife often stirs up emotional intensity, how to recognise the good and bad aspects of your shadow, and how synchronicities — those little signs from the universe — guide you toward what’s ready to heal. Odilia also shares her personal reflections around shame, vulnerability, and the power of softening, along with practical tools to begin your own Seasonal Inner Work this cycle. Whether you’re feeling stuck, seeking meaning, or noticing the same emotional patterns resurfacing, this episode will remind you that everything showing up now is here to lead you home — to your wholeness. 💫 In This Episode: What shadow work actually is (and how it includes both your light and dark)Real examples of suppressed traits — “too sensitive,” “too loud,” “too responsible” — and how they can be transformed into strengthsWhy emotional triggers increase during midlife and how they relate to Jung’s individuation processHow to spot and follow synchronicities guiding your healing journeyGentle practices to start your inner work — journaling, somatic awareness, reflectionOdelia’s personal lessons in shame and vulnerabilityInvitation to join The Awakened Community for deeper connection and transformation “Shadow work isn’t just about facing what’s broken — it’s about reclaiming what’s been hidden. The parts of you that are waiting to be seen, felt, and loved back into wholeness.”  ✨ Mentioned in This Episode: The Awakened Community (Soft Launch — Monday) A supportive space to explore your midlife transformation through guided practices, reflections, book discussions, and expert sessions. →https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribe Send us a text Support the show 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

    23 min
  7. S2 EP 11 : Awakening to Self Love - Stepping into your Divine Feminine with Lilli Bewley

    OCT 16

    S2 EP 11 : Awakening to Self Love - Stepping into your Divine Feminine with Lilli Bewley

    Reconnecting with your feminine energy and finding real love after healing. In this heartfelt episode of The Midlife Awakening, we dive into the world of love, healing, and dating after 40 with Lilli Bewley — a Dating Coach and creator of The Feminine Dating Archetype Quiz. Lilli’s story is one of profound transformation. After years of following all the “rules” of success — the career, the relationship, the life that looked perfect on paper — she found herself feeling disconnected, unseen, and unfulfilled. Hitting rock bottom became the moment that cracked her open to healing, self-love, and a whole new way of experiencing intimacy. Today, Lilli helps women rewrite their love stories — not by chasing love, but by awakening to the truth that love is something we become. In this conversation, we explore: ✨ The Feminine Dating Archetypes and how they shape our relationship patterns ✨ What it really means to stop self-abandoning and start embodying self-love ✨ The difference between “knowing” you need self-love and actually living it ✨ How to make dating feel fun again — even after heartbreak, divorce, or years alone ✨ The spiritual side of love: finding wholeness within before attracting it without This episode is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to open your heart again — and that love, in its truest form, begins when we stop betraying ourselves. 💖 Mentioned in This Episode: Take the Feminine Dating Archetype Quiz: DatingArchetype.com Connect with Lilli Bewley on Instagram: @lillibewley and Tiktok at https://www.tiktok.com/@lillibewley Explore Lilli’s Love Awakening Blueprint coaching program🌙 If you loved this episode… Subscribe to The Midlife Awakening on Substack to get your free “5 Journal Prompts to Start Your Midlife Awakening” and join the community of women rediscovering themselves in the second half of life. Send us a text Support the show 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
  8. S2 EP 10 : MM - You Are Not Broken: Sam’s Midlife Awakening Story

    OCT 13

    S2 EP 10 : MM - You Are Not Broken: Sam’s Midlife Awakening Story

    In this week’s Monday Motivations episode, I’m sharing a deeply moving story sent in by one of our listeners — Sam — whose midlife awakening began through pain, loss, and ultimately, profound transformation. Sam’s story is about learning to listen to her body after years of struggling with endometriosis, navigating grief after a hysterectomy, and rediscovering purpose through healing and coaching other women. Through her journey, she reminds us that midlife isn’t a breakdown — it’s a breaking open.  That our bodies are not our enemies.  And that the cracks in our stories aren’t signs of failure — they are the places where the light gets in. 💜 Key themes: Living with chronic illness and reclaiming powerTurning grief into growthHealing the body-mind connectionFinding purpose through painRedefining success and womanhood in midlifeSam’s journey is a powerful reminder that we are never truly broken — we are simply being remade. 🎧 Tune in to The Midlife Awakening Podcast for this week’s Monday Motivations and let her story inspire you to trust your own unfolding. Sam Halliwell is an Endometriosis Coach and creator of The Embodied Alchemy Method™, a holistic coaching approach that helps women with endometriosis heal from the inside out. Blending mind–body awareness, emotional healing, and nervous-system support, Sam guides women to move beyond managing symptoms and rediscover their power, purpose, and connection to themselves. Her work was born from her own lived experience of endometriosis, infertility, and midlife transformation, and her mission is to show that true healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but remembering the wisdom within. Website: www.theendocoach.co.uk FB: https://www.facebook.com/samanthahalliwellcoaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/sam_theendocoach/ Send us a text Support the show 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

    11 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Midlife Awakening
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