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. 3d ago

    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

    1h 10m

  2. 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

    44 min

  3. 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

    1h 5m

  4. Jun 8

    Can Tarot Help You Make Better Decisions?

    In this solo mini episode of Fate Forty and Beyond, Gen explores how tarot can be used as a powerful tool for self-reflection and decision-making. Rather than treating tarot as fortune-telling, Gen explains how symbolic imagery can help uncover thoughts, emotions, fears, and truths that may already exist beneath the surface. Drawing from her own experience as a tarot reader and spiritual practitioner, she discusses the psychology behind tarot, Carl Jung's concept of active imagination, and why so many of life's biggest decisions become more complex in midlife. You'll also learn a simple tarot spread you can use when you're feeling stuck and how to approach readings in a way that supports clarity rather than dependency. Timestamps• [00:00] Welcome to Fate Forty and Beyond • [01:00] Introducing The Cosmic Brief astrology app • [02:15] Why tarot is often misunderstood • [04:20] The history and symbolism behind tarot • [06:40] Carl Jung, active imagination, and meaning-making • [09:15] Why major decisions feel so difficult • [12:10] Midlife decisions carry different emotional weight • [14:00] How to use tarot as a decision-making tool • [16:15] A simple three-card spread for clarity • [19:00] Why your first reaction to a card matters • [22:10] Confirmation versus prediction in tarot readings • [24:30] The limitations and misconceptions of tarot • [28:15] Creating a personal practice of self-reflection • [31:00] Beginner tips for starting with tarot • [32:15] Final thoughts and closing message Key TakeawaysTarot works best as a reflection tool, not a prediction tool.Difficult decisions often involve conflicting values rather than a lack of clarity.Your reaction to a tarot card can be more revealing than the card's textbook meaning.Most readings confirm what you already know but haven't admitted to yourself.Tarot cannot replace research, therapy, medical advice, or personal responsibility.The goal isn't finding the "right" answer—it's creating space for honest self-reflection.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

    19 min

  5. Jun 1

    I Wasn't Buried...I Was Planted

    I Wasn't Buried...I Was Planted What happens when life knocks you down — not once, but twice, twenty years apart? In this episode, Gen sits down with Irene Vaksberg, a Soviet-born immigrant, hairdresser, mother, grandmother, and soul inspirer whose story will stop you in your tracks. At 23, Irene was pulled from a crushed car by the Jaws of Life — and had a full near-death experience where she met God, watched her life like a movie, and was sent back with an assignment. Then at 43, a second car accident shattered everything she'd built and forced her to finally answer that original call. She walked through years of chronic pain, depression, financial loss, and isolation — and came out the other side with her soul dancing. Gen and Irene discover just how much they share: car accidents, chronic pain recoveries, the word surrender as a turning point, sobriety, and the strange grace of losing everything only to find something better. The episode weaves in live tarot and oracle card pulls and closes with Irene's message to her 20-year-old self: "You're a rock star. Keep shining. You're going to survive all of it — and it's going to become your superpower." Episode Timestamps: [00:00] Welcome & Introduction to Irene Vaksberg[00:51] Irene's Background: Soviet Immigrant, Hairdresser, Grandmother[02:27] Tarot Pull: Seven of Pentacles & Knight of Swords[04:55] Irene's First Car Accident at 23 & Her Near-Death Experience[06:20] The Assignment: Sent Back to Teach, Guide & Share[08:44] The Second Car Accident at 43 — 20 Years Later[10:39] Rock Bottom: Praying to Leave & the Miracle She Almost Said No To[12:54] Getting What You Need, Not What You Expected[15:47] The Word That Changed Everything: Surrender[17:15] Gen Opens Up About Recovery & AA[19:42] Women, Voice & Why We Were Ever Quiet[23:49] "Your Accent Is Your Golden Card"[29:50] Gen's Car Accident & Her Own Healing Journey[34:30] "I Wasn't Buried — I Was Planted"[39:49] Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You[43:20] Stop Stressing, Start Blessing[47:36] Healing Through Food & the Yuka App[51:09] Goddess Oracle: Mary Magdalene — Unconditional Love[53:00] Wild Offering: Solitude — The Right People Arrive[54:10] What Would You Tell Your 20-Year-Old Self?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

    56 min

  6. May 25

    The Identity Hangover When Who You Were No Longer Fits — And Who You're Becoming Hasn't Arrived Yet

    The Identity Hangover | Ep. 24 When Who You Were No Longer Fits — And Who You're Becoming Hasn't Arrived Yet Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like a stranger was staring back? In this mini episode, Gen dives into the "identity hangover" — that disorienting in-between space that so many women hit in midlife, when the roles that defined them no longer fit, but the next version of themselves hasn't arrived yet. Gen reframes this not as a crisis to fix, but as a sacred spiritual transition. Drawing on concepts like the Dark Night of the Soul, liminal space, soul contracts, and the Tower card in tarot, she makes the case that this unraveling isn't a sign something went wrong — it's a sign you're awake enough to ask the questions most people never ask. She also shares her own story of navigating an empty nest and a breakup at the same time, and what rediscovering herself actually looked like. She closes with powerful journal prompts to help you stop performing and start listening — to the quieter, truer version of yourself that's been waiting underneath all those roles. TIMESTAMPS [00:18] Welcome & Gen Introduces Herself and Her Work[01:45] Introducing The Cosmic Brief App[02:45] The Question That Started It All: "Who Are You?"[04:00] What Is an Identity Hangover?[05:30] The Spiritual Meaning Behind the Unraveling[07:00] Ego Identity vs. Soul Identity[08:45] Outgrowing Your Skin — Roles We Chose vs. Roles Assigned[10:30] The Grief of Losing an Identity[12:00] Midlife as a Calling, Not a Crisis[13:30] What "Coming Home to Yourself" Feels Like[15:30] Gen's Personal Story: Empty Nest & Rediscovery[17:30] Dating Yourself & Listening to Your Intuition[19:00] Spiritual Tools to Support the Process[20:15] The Butterfly in the Chrysalis: A Reframe[21:30] Journal Prompts for the In-Between[23:00] Closing Words & How to Work with GenRESOURCES MENTIONED The Cosmic Brief App — Gen's astrology app (link below)Soulful Existence — One-on-one tarot, mediumship & past life regressionThe Tower Card — Tarot symbol of transformation through disruptionDark Night of the Soul — Spiritual framework for identity dissolutionSoul Contracts — The idea that our souls plan lessons before incarnatingBook a reading with Gen — Link in show notesIf 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

    20 min

  7. May 18

    Aliens, Atlantis & Astrology Apps: A Midlife Spiritual Deep Dive

    What happens when two women who found each other in an online woo community finally sit down to talk — really talk? Pure magic. In this episode of Fate Forty and Beyond, Gen sits down with writer Michelle Angone for one of the most honest, wide-ranging conversations you'll hear all year. From coming out of the broom closet in your 30s to tracking the Mother Goddess all the way back through history (spoiler: Michelle ended up at aliens), this episode covers what it feels like to finally stop pretending you don't believe what you believe — and what happens when you give yourself permission to just go there. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introductions 01:07 Meet Michelle Angone 02:14 Mystic South memories 04:58 Live tarot reading begins 07:55 Grief and becoming the elder generation 09:27 Aging and authenticity 10:46 Cacao ceremony and showing up 11:40 Gen's spiritual origin story 13:26 Michelle's origin story 15:01 Leaving religion and reclaiming power 20:00 Tarot traditions compared 25:00 Mediumship and the afterlife 30:58 Defending Your Life and Journey of Souls 32:13 Soul chains and choosing our parents 33:50 Soul contracts and divorce 35:08 Gnosticism and Mary Magdalene 38:22 Tracing the Mother Goddess… to aliens 40:26 Conspiracy theories and open minds 43:12 The Sedona Jeep tour 45:12 Atlantis and ancient civilizations 53:00 Women's meetups and community ideas 56:39 Mental health and creative projects 58:08 The Cosmic Brief app 1:03:41 Stop making yourself small 1:10:13 Can a past life be a future life? 1:11:03 Wrap-up and goodbyes MENTIONED Journey of Souls by Michael Newton: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Souls-Studies-Between-Lives/dp/1567184855 Defending Your Life (1991 film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101698/ The Magdalene Manuscripts ; https://www.amazon.com/Magdalen-Manuscript-Alchemies-Horus-Magic/dp/193103205X Mystic South 2025: https://mystic-south.com Pagans In Recovery: https://www.pagansinrecovery.org/ CONNECT WITH MICHELLE ANGONE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.angone Email: michelleangone@gmail.com CONNECT WITH GEN Soulful Existence: www.soulfulexistence.com The Cosmic Brief App: www.thecosmicbrief.app Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulxistence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Gen-Rodriguez/672143258/ ✨ If this episode made you feel seen, leave a review and share it with one friend who's been quietly witchy this whole time.

    1h 14m

  8. May 4

    Consistency as a Sacred Practice: Showing Up for Yourself in Midlife

    Gen opens up about a personal struggle — a project that brought her to tears — and uses it to explore why showing up for ourselves consistently is one of the most spiritual, scientific, and emotionally profound things we can do in midlife. She weaves together neuroscience, psychology, and wisdom from spiritual traditions worldwide to reframe consistency not as a productivity hack, but as a devotional act — a form of self-love that rebuilds trust from the inside out. She addresses why so many women in midlife struggle to follow through (hint: it's not laziness — it's conditioning, hormonal shifts, and a brain in active transition) and offers compassionate, practical tools for starting smaller and staying longer. The breakthrough isn't the practice. The faithfulness before the breakthrough is. 📚 RESOURCES Books: Composing a Further Life (Bateson) · Good Habits, Bad Habits (Wood) · Tiny Habits (Fogg) · An Altar in the World (Brown Taylor) Researchers: Carl Jung · Dr. Lisa Mosconi · Donald Hebb · Kristin Neff · Roy Baumeister · John Bowlby · Adam Grant · Albert Bandura · Brené Brown Institutions: University College London · American Psychological Association · Harvard Medical School & National Institute on Aging Also referenced: Rumi 🔗 FIND US 🌐 www.fatefortyandbeyond.com ✨ Soulful Existence (readings & sessions): www.soulfulexistence.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/fatefortyandbeyond 🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@fatefortyandbeyond

    32 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Gen Rodriguez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Gen Rodriguez
  • Show Website
    Fate, Forty, and Beyond