Fate, Forty, and Beyond

Gen Rodriguez

Life after 40 isn’t about having it all figured out…it’s about laughing, learning, and spinning the wheel again. Fate, Forty & Beyond is a soulful, unfiltered podcast where real conversations meet spiritual perspective. Guided by tarot, intuition, and honest storytelling, each episode explores the messy, magical truth of being 40-ish and still becoming. Pour a cup, pull a card, and join women from all walks of life as we talk love, growth, setbacks, and surprises with humor and heart.

  1. 2d ago

    Are We Missing the Spiritual Side of Mental Health?

    What happens when we stop forcing spirituality and mental health to live in separate worlds? In this episode of Fate, Forty, and Beyond, I sit down with Joelle Doherty, a licensed professional counselor, shamanic practitioner, and Akashic Records reader, and we have one of those conversations that somehow touches everything—EMDR, spirituality, soul contracts, intuition, plant medicine, grief, past lives, death, and what it means to actually feel at home in your own life. Joelle and I talk about what it looks like to bridge traditional mental health care with spiritual practices, why medication and spirituality don't have to be opposing forces, and how grounding can help sensitive and intuitive people navigate the very real human experience we're having right now. We also get into visitation dreams, reincarnation, divine timing, finding purpose, motherhood, and the idea that maybe our lives have a blueprint—but we still get to decorate the house. It's a deep, honest, sometimes hilarious conversation that I think will give you plenty to think about. Episode Highlights[06:15] - Exploring the connection between EMDR and shamanic soul retrieval [08:54] - When spirituality and science start colliding—and what that means for the future [17:35] - Soul contracts, life paths, and why some of us need to try all the things [20:16] - Nonlinear time, reincarnation, other dimensions, and the idea that we're experiencing more than one version of ourselves [27:06] - Bridging mental health and spirituality: medication, empaths, grounding, boundaries, and protecting your energy [45:54] - Plant medicine, psychedelic therapy, and why intention and responsible use matter [54:34] - Visitation dreams, messages from loved ones, and recognizing when a dream feels different [59:33] - Joelle's spiritual awakening, grief, Reiki, and how one friendship changed the direction of her life [1:04:34] - A little goddess guidance, a message about rebirth, and an unexpected card about health and accepting our bodies Links & ResourcesJoelle Doherty — Find Joelle on Facebook by searching her name: Joelle Doherty or search her on Psychology Today to work with her.Soulful Existence — Explore my work with tarot, mediumship, past life regression, and spiritual healing. www.soulfulexistence.comThe Cosmic Brief — www.thecosmicbrief.comFate, Forty, and Beyond — www.fatefortyandbeyond.comEmail — Get in touch with me at gen@soulfulexistence.comTikTok — @soulfulxistence on TikTokInstagram — Follow me on Instagram for tarot, astrology, spirituality, and podcast updates. @soulfulxistence on InstagramFacebook — Gen Rodriguez on Facebook If something in this conversation resonated with you, share this episode with someone who might need to hear it, and don't forget to follow, rate, review, and leave a comment.

  2. Aug 24

    Are You More Spiritual Than You Think?

    Welcome to the Woo BuffetWhat if you’re way more woo than you think you are? In this episode of Fate, Forty, and Beyond, I’m taking you on a walk through what I lovingly call the Woo Buffet—because spirituality is a whole lot bigger than crystals, tarot cards, astrology, and talking to dead people. We’re talking intuition, synchronicities, numerology, sound healing, nature, family superstitions, religion, grandma woo, and all those little experiences we have that we can’t quite explain. And here’s the thing: you don’t have to believe in all of it. You don’t even have to call yourself spiritual. Curiosity doesn’t require commitment. So whether you know your entire birth chart or you just refuse to put your purse on the floor because obviously that’s bad luck, pull up a chair. You might realize you’ve been eating at the Woo Buffet for years—you just never knew what to call it. Episode Highlights[00:17] - Welcome to Fate, Forty, and Beyond and my theory that a whole lot of people are more woo than they’d ever admit at a dinner party. [~03:30] - Why spirituality is a buffet, not an all-or-nothing belief system—and why curiosity absolutely does not require commitment. [~06:00] - Astrology, tarot, psychic work, mediumship, numerology, angel numbers, and synchronicities: exploring some of the more obvious items on the Woo Buffet. [~10:00] - Moving spirituality into the body through sound baths, meditation, breathwork, yoga, aromatherapy, somatic work, and other practices. [~13:00] - The stealthiest form of woo: nature, the moon, beaches, trees, gardening, animals, and those moments that make us stop and actually pay attention. [~16:00] - Welcome to “grandma woo”—family superstitions, lucky objects, inherited traditions, recipes, home remedies, folklore, and the unexplained things families have passed down for generations. [~20:00] - Prayer, manifestation, intuition, signs, energy, and the bigger question underneath all of this: where do you make meaning, feel connected, and find yourself secretly curious? Links & ResourcesThe following resources and practices are mentioned in this episode. Specific website URLs were not provided in the transcript: Soulful Existence — My work with women through tarot card readings, mediumship, past life regressions, and reconnecting with who they truly are. www.soulfulexistence.comThe Cosmic Brief — My app bringing astrology and day-to-day life together. www.thecosmicbrief.appPractices mentioned: Astrology, tarot, oracle cards, psychic readings, mediumship, crystals, Reiki, energy healing, chakras, auras, pendulums, manifestation, numerology, past life regression, sound baths, meditation, breathwork, yoga, aromatherapy, somatic work, acupuncture, nature-based practices, prayer, and ancestral or family traditions.If something in this episode made you think, Wait...maybe I am a little woo, share this episode with somebody who needs a trip to the buffet too. And if you’re enjoying Fate, Forty, and Beyond, please take a minute to follow, rate, review, and share the podcast. It helps more people find the show, and I appreciate it more than you know. Until next time—stay curious, and if you need to, just go get a bigger plate.

  3. Aug 17

    What If the Setback Is Actually the Way Forward?

    In this episode of Fate, Forty, and Beyond, I’m joined by branding expert, confidence coach, and Byte Size Brands podcast host Kusha Kalra for a conversation about trusting yourself, taking risks, and creating a life that actually feels aligned. Kusha shares her journey from leaving a successful corporate career to prioritize motherhood, navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship, and eventually building a global branding business—all while learning that sometimes the path forward looks nothing like we originally imagined. fileciteturn0file0 We also get into intuition, manifestation and aligned action, Human Design, emotional sensitivity, parenting, financial preparation, and what it really takes to keep going when life knocks you off course. And, of course, we bring tarot into the conversation. What unfolds toward the end of Kusha’s reading is one of those synchronicities you simply couldn’t plan—and a beautiful reminder of what can happen when we trust ourselves enough to keep moving forward. Timestamps:[4:00] - A tarot reading begins with the Death card and a conversation about endings, new beginnings, and rediscovering who we are in midlife. [7:19] - Kusha shares why she walked away from a dream corporate career to be present for her son—and how that decision eventually led her toward entrepreneurship. [13:10] - We talk about redefining failure, believing in yourself, and having the courage to step back, reassess what isn’t working, and try a different path. [15:24] - Kusha opens up about experiencing an online financial scam, stepping away from her business for more than a year, and finding the courage to return. [21:35] - Manifestation needs action. We dig into why following your dreams still requires consistency, structure, commitment, and actually showing up for your business. [32:21] - Thinking about leaving a 9-to-5? Kusha shares practical advice about preparing financially for self-employment and creating a cushion before making the leap. [39:25] - We explore Human Design, intuition, emotional sensitivity, boundaries, and how greater self-awareness can help us stop fighting who we are and start working with ourselves. Links & ResourcesSoulful Existence — My work with women through tarot readings, past life regression, and mediumship sessions.The Cosmic Brief — My astrology app designed to help you bring astrology into your everyday life.Kusha Kalra / The Bespoke Designs — Kusha’s branding, strategy, design, consulting, and mentorship work.Byte Size Brands — Kusha’s podcast about branding and business.Human Design — Discussed throughout the episode as a tool for understanding your natural tendencies, gifts, emotional patterns, and decision-making.If this conversation resonated with you, share this episode with another woman who might need to hear it. And if you’re enjoying Fate, Forty, and Beyond, I’d love for you to follow the podcast, rate and review the show, and share it with someone you love. Your support helps more women find these conversations and remember that none of us are navigating midlife alone. Website: fatefortyandbeyond.com Instagram: instagram.com/fatefortyandbeyond TikTok: tiktok.com/@fatefortyandbeyond Facebook: facebook.com/share/1EHkva7rBs

  4. Aug 10

    What Is Human Design? A Beginner's Guide

    Ever followed advice that was objectively good and it still didn't work for you? It's probably not a you problem...it might just not have been built for how you're wired. In this mini episode, I break down human design: what it is, where it comes from, and how it actually works in real life. I cover the body graph and its nine energy centers, the difference between defined centers (consistently you) and open centers (where you take in and amplify others' energy), and the five human design types — Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors. I also unpack "authority," the practical piece that tells you how you're built to make reliable decisions. Then I get personal, sharing my own chart and how understanding it has changed how I make decisions, run my businesses, and show up in my tarot and mediumship work. Timestamps: [00:00] Cold open: why good advice sometimes doesn't land [02:30] What human design actually is [04:00] The four traditions + the body graph [05:30] Defined vs. open centers [09:15] The five types: Manifestors, Generators, Projectors, Reflectors [14:30] What is authority? [19:00] Split definition and the right angle cross of Eden [24:00] Why the podcast's mini episodes are changing [29:00] Homework: find your own chart If you love warm, real midlife conversations with humor and heart, you'll feel right at home here. Follow the show & connect with Gen: Gen's Website: http://www.soulfulexistence.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulxistence TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulfulxistence Podcast homepage: http://www.fatefortyandbeyond.com Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatefortyandbeyond Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fatefortyandbeyond

  5. Aug 3

    Is It Too Late to Start Over in Your 40s?

    At 44, Sonia had a customer service job she loved and a second marriage that finally felt safe...and she still enrolled in welding school, because she didn't know what she wanted next and decided to find out. In this tarot reading, Gen and Sonia cover a lot of ground: what it looks like to reinvent yourself without a crisis to justify it, why receiving good things doesn't have to be earned, and Sonia also opens up about what it took to finally leave her first marriage for good, and how long it took her to trust her own read on a relationship that never felt right. They also trade real tools for protecting your energy as an empath, talk about what it costs to hold onto resentment, and land on the ancestral spirituality neither of them grew up calling "witchcraft"...a grandmother's spirit, a basket of eggs by the back door, a prayer instead of a church pew. Sonia's advice to her 20-year-old self might be the simplest thing said on this show all year: it's all worth it. Timestamps: [00:18] Why Gen started the podcast[01:36] Meet Sonia[02:23] Why welding, and imposter syndrome[06:35] Into the reading: Eight of Cups[09:27] The Empress: learning to receive[13:31] Fighting for independence[14:20] Naming a marriage as abusive[16:44] The Chariot and the "desert period"[18:21] The Hanged Man: looking for trouble[20:08] Manifestation scripting[26:03] What resentment costs[28:54] "Bless and release"[30:58] The bubble method[32:18] Witchcraft as consistency[34:42] Inherited protection rituals[42:00] Stopping for a stranger's kid[53:06] Kali: burning down what no longer works[55:14] Green Tara: asking for help[58:27] Advice to her 20-year-old selfIf you love warm, real midlife conversations with humor and heart, you'll feel right at home here. Follow the show & connect with Gen: Gen's Website: http://www.soulfulexistence.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulxistence TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulfulxistence Podcast homepage: http://www.fatefortyandbeyond.com Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatefortyandbeyond Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fatefortyandbeyond

  6. Jun 29

    What Happens When You Stop Apologizing for Who You Are?

    What Happens When You Stop Apologizing for Who You Are? This week Gen sits down with Trinity Peterson — owner of Esoteria LLC, tarot reader of 31 years, registered behavioral technician, spiritual guide, and someone who recovers out loud so other people don't have to die in silence. What starts as a live tarot reading turns into one of the most wide-ranging, honest conversations this show has had. They talk about reading cards intuitively, what pantheism actually means in practice, the divine feminine and masculine coming into union, and what it feels like to finally stop performing the version of yourself you thought you were supposed to be. They also talk about gray hairs, skincare routines neither of them stick to, the universe as sugar daddy, body image, sobriety, and astrology as the user guide you actually came with. And then, at minute 58, Trinity mentions she died in 2021 and came back. Yeah. That's getting its own episode. [00:00] Welcome & Introducing Trinity Peterson[05:15] "The fog is finally lifting" — collective spiritual awakening[05:45] Live tarot reading for Trinity[07:10] Coming into union with yourself[08:30] Recovery, pantheism, and recovering out loud[11:00] All roads to LA — spiritual diversity[15:30] Fear of being seen & Trinity's YouTube origin story[18:30] Getting older, the bixie cut, and renegotiating the deal[22:00] Adding whimsy — goblets and dressing up for the girls[28:00] Being "intensely creative" and the art of unfinished things[38:00] The St. Simon's retreat: beach meditation, lunar manifestation, group soul retrieval[42:15] The hermit problem[46:15] Trinity's spiritual origin story[51:05] Astrology, transits, and why Gen built The Cosmic Brief[52:35] Chiron in Taurus — what's coming up for both of them[58:10] Trinity died in 2021 and came back[1:05:00] Body image, movement, chronic pain, and one-day-at-a-time[1:08:40] "This is more than a meat suit"[1:09:07] How to find TrinityFind Trinity: YouTube — Esoteria LLC | Email — trinity@esoteriallc.com | Website (coming soon) — esoteriallc.com If you love warm, real midlife conversations with humor and heart, you'll feel right at home here. Follow the show & connect with Gen: Gen's Website: http://www.soulfulexistence.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulxistence TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulfulxistence The Cosmic Brief: www.thecosmicbrief.app Podcast homepage: http://www.fatefortyandbeyond.com Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatefortyandbeyond Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fatefortyandbeyond

  7. Jun 22

    What Is Chiron in Taurus: And Why It Matters So Much in Midlife

    What is Chiron in Taurus — and why does it matter so much in midlife? In this mini episode, Gen breaks down one of the most significant astrological shifts in years — Chiron moving into Taurus — and explains exactly why it's especially powerful for women in their 40s and 50s. No astrology background needed. Just an open heart and a willingness to look at the beliefs about worth that have been running the show. Gen walks through all 12 astrological houses to help you find where this transit is most active in your own life, and offers five grounding ways to work with this energy in real, practical ways — from clarifying your values to finally learning how to receive. The wound was never that you lacked worth. The wound was believing you did. [00:00] Welcome & intro[02:30] What this episode is about[04:00] What is a transit in astrology?[06:30] The mythology of Chiron: the wounded healer[09:00] What Chiron means in your chart[12:00] Chiron moves into Taurus[16:30] Taurus themes: body, safety, worth, and values[20:00] Why midlife women are especially affected[24:00] The Chiron return and age 50[28:00] How to find your Chiron placement[31:00] The houses: what they reveal[33:00] 1st House: Identity & self-image[36:00] 2nd House: Money & self-worth[39:30] 3rd House: Voice & communication[43:00] 4th House: Home & emotional safety[47:00] 5th House: Joy, creativity & pleasure[51:00] 6th House: Work, health & routines[55:00] 7th House: Relationships & partnership[59:00] 8th House: Intimacy & transformation[63:00] 9th House: Beliefs & spirituality[67:00] 10th House: Career & legacy[71:00] 11th House: Community & belonging[75:00] 12th House: Subconscious & ancestral healing[79:00] 5 ways to work with this transit[88:00] Closing reflectionIf you love warm, real midlife conversations with humor and heart, you'll feel right at home here. Follow the show & connect with Gen: Gen's Website: http://www.soulfulexistence.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulxistence TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulfulxistence The Cosmic Brief App: https://www.thecosmicbrief.app Podcast homepage: http://www.fatefortyandbeyond.com Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatefortyandbeyond Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fatefortyandbeyond

  8. Jun 15

    What's the Real Difference Between Magic and Manifestation?

    What's the Real Difference Between Magic and Manifestation? This week, Gen sits down with Sunshine Witchski — known as Sunshine the Pink Haired Sober Witch — host of the Sober Witch Life Podcast, author of Sober Witch Life and The Recovery Grimoire, and founder of a growing recovery coven movement. In recovery from alcohol use disorder since 2019 (with roots going back to 2015), Sunshine brings a powerful, grounded perspective on what it means to merge sobriety with spiritual practice. The two dive into the real difference between magic and manifestation — intention plus action equals manifestation — and why visualization alone isn't the whole recipe. They explore the subconscious fear of being "too big," reframe imposter syndrome, and Sunshine shares a moving chakra-based ritual for releasing shame and guilt. The conversation also covers somatic nutrition, nervous system regulation, navigating long-term relationships, and what true wealth really means. A tender, honest conversation about recovery, spirituality, and learning to take up more space. Resources: Sober Witch Life by Sunshine Witchski (book)The Recovery Grimoire by Sunshine Witchski (book)Sober Witch Life Podcast, hosted by Sunshine Witchskisoberwitch.life — Sunshine's website, recovery coven, and retreat informationFood Therapy by Luis Mojica (book on somatic nutrition)Suno — AI music creation tool referenced for affirmation playlistsMarianne Williamson's well-known reflection on fear and personal power - Our Deepest FearGoddess Guidance Oracle DeckWild Offering DeckThoth Tarot DeckTimestamps: [00:18] Gen's intro and her new app, The Cosmic Brief[01:50] Sunshine's recovery story[11:05] The tarot reading begins[21:25] Intention plus action equals manifestation[27:53] The fear of being "too big"[32:12] AI affirmation music with Suno[35:01] Somatic therapy and Food Therapy[40:18] The sleep-food-caffeine check-in[52:38] The pigeon pose ritual for shame and guilt[59:15] Redefining wealth[1:01:19] Advice to a 20-year-old self[1:03:22] Where to find SunshineIf you love warm, real midlife conversations with humor and heart, you'll feel right at home here. Follow the show & connect with Gen: Gen's Website: http://www.soulfulexistence.com The Cosmic Brief: https://www.thecosmicbrief.app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulxistence TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulfulxistence Podcast homepage: http://www.fatefortyandbeyond.com Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatefortyandbeyond Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fatefortyandbeyond

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Life after 40 isn’t about having it all figured out…it’s about laughing, learning, and spinning the wheel again. Fate, Forty & Beyond is a soulful, unfiltered podcast where real conversations meet spiritual perspective. Guided by tarot, intuition, and honest storytelling, each episode explores the messy, magical truth of being 40-ish and still becoming. Pour a cup, pull a card, and join women from all walks of life as we talk love, growth, setbacks, and surprises with humor and heart.