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

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    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 us 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

  2. 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 us 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

  3. 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 poSend us 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

  4. 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 us 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
  5. 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 us 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

  6. 12/10/2025

    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 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

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

    12/05/2025

    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 toSend us 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

    37 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    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 Ins Send us 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

    25 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
    27
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    © 2026 The Midlife Awakening
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