The Midlife Sessions

Sonja McKaiser
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Welcome to The Midlife Sessions. This is not your average midlife conversation. We're tearing up the old rulebook of what it means to be a woman in midlife. Think less midlife 'crisis' and more midlife 'awakening'. These episodes will feel like a voice note from your bestie. They'll make you laugh, cry, and say, 'thank F it's not just me'. We'll talk about menopause, pleasure, sensuality, reinvention, and all the things most people are too shy, or too scared, to say out loud. Sprinkle in a little witchiness, a dose of boldness, a touch of humour and a whole lot of truth! Ready? LFG!!!

  1. 1D AGO

    EP 15: Nothing changes if nothing changes [S2:E3]

    We're smack-bang in the middle of Eclipse season and Mercury is retrograde... On that note, my business turns 9 on 3/3. Nine! And I'm definitely not the same womxn I was when I started.   In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 intentional shifts I'm making this year to support my next evolution, without hustling harder. I speak about: – Separating my identity from my business​ ​ – Getting real support  – Unfollowing social media noise​  – Taking full responsibility without burnout – And getting TF out of my own way​ (and how you can too!) If you're building something and open to making some changes this year, this one's for you. ​Becoming You - the next evolution⁠⁠, my signature group coaching programme starts on 9 March. It's a safe, supportive space for womxn in midlife who are ready to stop getting in their own way and start becoming more connected to their essence than ever before. Coz if not now, then when? Come follow me on SUBSTACK!

    12 min

  2. FEB 20

    EP14: Time to get TF out of your own way!! [S2:E2]

    Happy Lunar New Year, and Eclipse season! We're officially in The Year of the Fire Horse and this year I'm committed to getting TF out of my own way. I'm stepping into my next evolution and I want you to join me.  Becoming You - the next evolution⁠, my signature group coaching programme starts on 2 March. It's a safe, supportive space for midlife womxn who are ready to stop getting in their own way and start becoming more connected to their essence than ever before. Coz if not now, then when? Sending love x

    12 min

  3. FEB 13

    EP13: Meet the womxn you're BECOMING! [S2:E1]

    Season 2 is officially here! And it didn’t happen the way I planned. I’ve been procrastinating launching Season 2 coz life...  But earlier this week I woke up with a nudge. I’ve been receiving such beautiful feedback about the Future-Self meditation I guided inside my recent Vision Board Experience, BEING, and I thought, why not share it here? Why not let this be the first episode of Season 2? So instead of waiting for a "perfect" launch date and the perfect episode, (and perfect new branding - listen till the end to find out more...) I'm doing it messy and launching on Friday, the 13th! Because perfectionism is so last year, right? This meditation feels like the most powerful way to begin especially as we move toward the Year of the Fire Horse and step into 2026 with intention. This is not an episode to multitask through though. So give yourself 15-20 intentional minutes, undisturbed. Make some tea or coffee, light a candle and grab your journal. During this meditation, you'll: Meet the woman you're becomingReceive her wisdom and guidanceReconnect with your desiresRemember what you truly long for If this meditation stirred something inside of you, or you feel like something clicked, then Becoming You - the next evolution, my group coaching container is for you. It's not a course. It's a safe, supportive space for midlife womxn who are ready to stop getting in their own way and start becoming more connected to their essence than ever before. Coz if not now, then when? And if this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, hit subscribe, and leave a review. It means the world to me, and it helps other midlife women find this space.  Till next week! Sending so much love x PS: Once again, shout out to the hubster, my incredible podcast producer, for making this launch happen so seamlessly and quickly.

    19 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    EP 12: The gift of reflection - a ritual to close out 2025

    In this season 1 finale, I guide you through a gentle reflection ritual to help you close out 2025 with intention. Bring your journal, light a candle, play some music, and create a space that feels nourishing and pleasurable. This is your moment to pause, reflect, shed, and integrate before stepping into the new year. A soft, spacious, voice-note style ritual to honour everything you moved through and shed this year. If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend, hit subscribe, and leave a review. It means the world to me, and it helps other midlife women find this space. Invitation to come join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Midlife Experiment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, my free Facebook community for women redefining what this chapter looks and feels like. I also want to give a special 'shout-out' to the hubster, who is my podcast producer. Grateful for his patience helping me fine-tune each episode. Sending love x

    15 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    EP 11: Sitting in the liminal space

    Full moon blessings! This episode is especially for the woman who's shedding her old skin and has no idea who she's becoming but can feel the spark of it under the surface. I share more about my own year of pausing, shedding, recalibrating, supporting others, and sitting in the messy, scared in-between. I know that before a breakthrough there's usually a breakdown, even though it can be uncomfortable... And the Pheonix fire that is 2025 has been uncomfortable AF! But like the Phoenix, we rise again. Coz if not now, then when... If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend, hit subscribe, and leave a review. It means the world to me, and it helps other midlife women find this space. Invitation to come join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Midlife Experiment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, my free Facebook community for women redefining what this chapter looks and feels like. Sending love x

    8 min

  6. 11/28/2025

    E10: Don't dream it's over!

    In this episode, I share a quiet reflection that I've been pondering lately - have we stopped dreaming? As I looked back on 2025, I realised how many of my own dreams slipped into the background without me even noticing. And how common this is for so many women in midlife. This episode is an invitation to pause, check in with yourself, and reconnect with the desires you may have pressed pause on. And if you’re ready to dream again, I’m hosting a vision board workshop in January called Envision Her. It's created to help you reconnect with the woman you’re becoming, coz if not now, then when? If this episode resonated with you, share it with ​a friend​, hit subscribe, and leave a review. It means the world to me, and it helps other midlife women find this space. Invitation to come join ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Midlife Experiment⁠⁠⁠⁠, my free Facebook community for women redefining what this chapter looks and feels like. ​Sending love x

    8 min

  7. 11/21/2025

    E9: Speak up, even when your voice shakes...

    In this episode, I share a very vulnerable personal story, probably one of the most vulnerable stories I've shared on the podcast to date. As this episode is released on the Women For Change G20 Shutdown here in South Africa (21 November), I felt called to add my voice to the conversation around gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, which continues to impact women every single day. I also share some of the shocking statistics, numbers we cannot ignore. I open up about a relationship I was in during my early twenties, the signs I ignored, the fear I lived with, and the moment I knew I had to leave. I speak about the control, the threats, the hypervigilance that followed, and the long shadow an abusive relationship can cast, even years after you walk away. This is not an easy story for me to tell. But I believe in the power of speaking up and the power of storytelling for healing, advocacy, and connection. If my story reaches even one woman who needs to hear it, then sharing it is worth it. If you're currently in a relationship that feels unsafe or controlling, I know leaving is never simple, but you deserve safety, love, and a life where your voice is yours. Please reach out to ⁠Women for Change⁠.  We cannot stay silent. We cannot look away. Coz if not now, then when? If this episode resonated with you, share it with ​a friend​, hit subscribe, and leave a review. It means the world to me, and it helps other midlife women find this space. Invitation to come join ⁠⁠⁠The Midlife Experiment⁠⁠⁠, my free Facebook community for women redefining what this chapter looks and feels like. ​Sending love x

    17 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    E8: Permission to do the damn thing!

    In this episode of The Midlife Sessions, I'm joined by one of my clients, empowerment coach and author, Bianca Johnson, whose debut book All of These Lines: My Story of Pregnancy, Loss and Hope is a beautiful journey of truth, healing, and courage. For more on the book, and to order your copy visit https://alloftheselines.com. We talk about what it really takes to bring a story to life, not just the discipline of writing, but the emotional, spiritual, and deeply human process of saying, 'I’m ready to be seen'. Bianca shares how midlife shaped her voice, how vulnerability became her teacher, and what she learned about trusting herself through the messy act of creation. If you've been feeling the pull to share your story, write your book, start your business, or speak your truth, this episode is your loving nudge to stop waiting for the perfect moment. Coz if not now, then when? Come join ⁠The Midlife Experiment⁠, my free Facebook community for women redefining what this chapter looks and feels like. And, if this episode resonated with you, share it with ​a friend​, hit subscribe, and leave a review. It means the world to me, and it helps other midlife women find this space.  ​Sending love x ​How to connect with Bianca YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUoZmAuezxTQf0TXcMGFAyA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i.am.biancajohnson/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bianca-johnson-empowerment/ Facebook https://web.facebook.com/i.am.biancajohnson/

    34 min
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Welcome to The Midlife Sessions. This is not your average midlife conversation. We're tearing up the old rulebook of what it means to be a woman in midlife. Think less midlife 'crisis' and more midlife 'awakening'. These episodes will feel like a voice note from your bestie. They'll make you laugh, cry, and say, 'thank F it's not just me'. We'll talk about menopause, pleasure, sensuality, reinvention, and all the things most people are too shy, or too scared, to say out loud. Sprinkle in a little witchiness, a dose of boldness, a touch of humour and a whole lot of truth! Ready? LFG!!!

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  • Creator
    Sonja McKaiser
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sonja McKaiser
  • Show Website
    The Midlife Sessions