The Midlife Rebel Podcast

Host - Nadine Shaw - Midlife Rebel, Astrologer, Gene Keys Guide, Human Design Enthusiast

Midlife Rebel is a podcast for women in their 40s and 50s who feel like something is shifting — even if they can’t quite explain it. In 2022, I hit my own turning point. I stopped drinking, had my first Human Design reading, and started questioning a lot of what I thought I knew about life. What some people call a midlife crisis, I came to see differently — as a midlife awakening. Because at this stage of life, things do start to change.Your body. Your roles. Your priorities.And the questions get bigger. Who am I now?What actually matters to me?How do I navigate hormones and menopause in a way that works for me?How do I stay vital as I get older?What does purpose look like from here? I wasn’t prepared to just follow the old story — that it’s all downhill from here.I wanted answers. I wanted to feel better in my body. And I knew there had to be more to this stage of life than what we’ve been told. On this podcast, I explore these questions through conversations with a wide range of guests — from health practitioners and authors to coaches and everyday women navigating their own version of midlife. We talk about: – health, hormones, and staying well in midlife – burnout, stress, and emotional wellbeing – purpose, identity, and starting over – menopause, sobriety, and lifestyle change – and the more esoteric side of things, including Human Design, astrology, and personal growth This isn’t about blowing up your life. It’s about finding your truth and rewriting the old story — because there’s a little bit of rebel in all of us. Contact Nadine: https://midliferebelpodcast.com/contact

  1. When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: A Deeper Way to Heal

    1d ago

    When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: A Deeper Way to Heal

    Send us Fan Mail Something starts to change in midlife… and you feel it. In your body. In your energy. In the way the old ways of holding it all together just stop working. The patterns get louder. The questions get harder to ignore. What am I actually here to do? And underneath that, something deeper — how to start healing from trauma in a way that actually changes things, not just helps you cope. In this episode, I’m joined by Ajita Shah — a psychologist who also works in energy healing, and is bridging those two worlds in a really grounded way. We talk about what happens when talk therapy helps… but doesn’t quite reach the deeper layers. What is talk therapy really doing, and where does it stop? And from there, we open up the conversation around what is energy healing — not as something abstract, but as a way of working with the patterns, emotions, and experiences we carry in the body and nervous system. Ajitah shares her own story — growing up highly sensitive, feeling things deeply, and eventually reaching a point in her clinical work where the traditional tools just weren’t enough on their own. That’s what led her into deeper work — including Omnisource Healing, karmic patterns, and the idea that some of what we’re moving through in midlife isn’t new… it’s just ready to be seen. We also get into the part that isn’t always easy to hear. Responsibility without blame. Self-love that looks like boundaries. And the slow process of rebuilding trust in your own intuition — not as a thought, but as something you feel. There’s also a bigger conversation here around purpose and conscious leadership. What it actually looks like to be someone who’s done their own work — and how that ripples out into families, relationships, and even workplaces. If you’re in that space where things aren’t quite working the way they used to… where you’re questioning your direction, your patterns, or your purpose in midlife, this is a really honest conversation to sit with. And a different way of understanding what’s really going on — and what might be possible from here. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    1h 21m
  2. Should You Take Birth Control For Perimenopause  & Menopause Symptoms?

    May 28

    Should You Take Birth Control For Perimenopause & Menopause Symptoms?

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, we’re talking about something many women are never properly informed about: women in midlife — and even beyond reproductive age — are still being prescribed birth control as a default solution for symptoms that deserve deeper investigation. From heavy periods and acne to mood swings, fatigue, and perimenopause symptoms, hormonal contraception is often handed out as the first answer. But is it always the right one? I’m joined by Tierra Duncan, women’s wellness educator, certified coach, and author of The Birth Control Illusion, for a powerful conversation about hormones, informed choice, and understanding what’s really happening in the female body. We explore why reproductive hormones are about so much more than reproduction. Oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influence energy, sleep, bone health, cardiovascular health, cognition, appetite, mood, and overall vitality. In this episode we discuss:  Why women in midlife are still being prescribed birth control  The difference between symptom suppression and true support  How the pill, implant, patch, and hormonal IUD actually work  Why withdrawal bleeds can be mistaken for a real cycle  What happens when ovulation is suppressed long-term  PMS, mood swings, and symptoms that may be common but not normal  How to ask better questions and advocate for your health  Endometriosis, inflammation, and whole-body healing  Why lifestyle foundations matter before chasing the next supplement  GLP-1 weight loss drugs, satiety, and body image pressures This is a conversation for women who want to understand their bodies more deeply and stop outsourcing their authority. Because midlife often asks us to become more informed, not more compliant. If this episode resonates, subscribe, share it with another woman navigating hormones or midlife change, and leave a review so more women can find The Midlife Rebel Podcast. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    53 min
  3. Midlife Becoming: Transforming Into Your True Self - Soreya James

    May 21

    Midlife Becoming: Transforming Into Your True Self - Soreya James

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Soreya James — author and mentor — for a powerful conversation about transformation, healing, and what it really takes to become who you are when the old version of you no longer fits. During our conversation, Soreya shares an extraordinary story of lying on a tiled floor in Thailand with dengue fever, believing she might be dying. Yet instead of panic, she felt peace. It becomes a profound doorway into a wider discussion about surrender, resilience, and the wisdom that can emerge when life strips everything back. We explore why real change often asks for more than mindset alone, and why so many women in midlife reach a point where they can no longer ignore what’s calling them forward. In this episode we discuss:  Why talk and willpower often aren’t enough for real transformation  How the body stores shock, trauma, and unfinished emotion  Nervous system healing and the power of somatic tools  Why you are more than the story you’ve been living  What happens when women in midlife can no longer ignore themselves  Burnout, stagnation, and the call to level up  Menopause as a portal rather than a problem  Psilocybin, microdosing, intention, and conscious healing pathways  Generational wounds and the courage to break old patterns This is a conversation for women who sense something deeper is asking to emerge — and know that surface-level change is no longer enough. Because midlife often isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about shedding what was never truly you. If this episode speaks to you, subscribe, share it with a woman in transition, and leave a review so more women can find The Midlife Rebel Podcast. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    1 hr
  4. Rewriting Midlife: Menopause, Longevity & Beautyspan - Dr Sofia Din

    May 14

    Rewriting Midlife: Menopause, Longevity & Beautyspan - Dr Sofia Din

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Sofia Din for an honest and empowering conversation about menopause, ageing, vitality, and how women can navigate this season with more knowledge, agency, and self-trust. So many women reach midlife feeling confused. You’re eating well, exercising, doing everything you’ve always done — yet your body feels different. Energy drops. Sleep becomes unreliable. Weight shifts. Brain fog rolls in. Confidence can wobble. We explore why this happens, and more importantly, how to respond without assuming decline is inevitable. We talk about:  Why midlife can feel like a full system recalibration  The truth about metabolism, hormones, and energy  Sleep, stress, movement, protein, and protecting long-term health  The difference between lifespan, healthspan, and truly living well  Why many women feel dismissed in hormone conversations  The importance of testing, nuance, and finding the right practitioner  Beauty, aesthetics, Botox, and conscious choices in midlife  Hair loss, skin health, confidence, and identity shifts We also speak openly about something deeper beneath all of it: How do we care for ourselves without abandoning ourselves? Because midlife often asks women to redefine beauty, worth, femininity, and what thriving actually means now. This episode is for women ready to stop outsourcing their authority and start listening to their bodies with more wisdom and compassion. If this conversation resonates, subscribe, share it with a woman walking her own midlife path, and leave a review so more women can find The Midlife Rebel Podcast. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    1 hr
  5. How Red Light Can Support Your Health in Midlife - John Graham Harper

    May 7

    How Red Light Can Support Your Health in Midlife - John Graham Harper

    Send us Fan Mail Why does red light therapy still sound like a fringe wellness trend when the science behind it is so substantial? In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by John Graham Harper, founder of Lumiflex, for a grounded conversation about healing, recovery, and what’s possible when we stop accepting pain and fatigue as just part of getting older. John shares his journey through rugby, CrossFit, and amateur boxing — along with the injuries, wear and tear, and “just push through it” mentality so many of us have been conditioned to normalise. After a major health wake-up call, he began exploring red light therapy with healthy scepticism, only to discover results that changed the direction of his life and work. We unpack how red and near-infrared light support the body at a cellular level, why mitochondria matter so much for energy, inflammation, and recovery, and why consistency often matters more than quick fixes. We also explore the deeper conversation around modern health: our disconnection from natural light, circadian rhythms, poor sleep, stress physiology, and the small daily shifts that can create meaningful change in midlife. From pain relief and recovery to brain health and gut health, this episode invites a bigger question: What if the body isn’t failing us in midlife… but asking for a new relationship? If you’re ready to challenge outdated narratives around ageing, vitality, and what’s possible now, this conversation is for you. If it resonates, subscribe, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review so more women can find The Midlife Rebel Podcast. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    1h 9m
  6. How To Know If You Have Burnout - Alan Lazaros

    Apr 30

    How To Know If You Have Burnout - Alan Lazaros

    Send us Fan Mail Feeling successful on paper but strangely unfulfilled is more common than we admit — especially in midlife, when the roles stack up and the old definition of success stops landing. So how do you know… is it burnout, or are you misaligned? In this episode, I sit down with Alan Lazaros, founder and CEO of Next Level University, to unpack what fulfilment actually means — and how to use it as a compass when you’re tired, stretched thin, or questioning everything. We explore how to recover from burnout, but also go deeper than that — because sometimes it’s not just exhaustion, it’s a sign that something in your life no longer fits. Alan shares his story, including a life-altering turning point that forced him to reassess everything, and how that led him to a more intentional way of living and working. From there, we get into the patterns many of us fall into — overachieving in one area while neglecting others — and how that imbalance can show up as anxiety, overwhelm, health issues, or that low-level feeling that something’s off. We also talk about why you have anxiety and how to deal with overwhelm in a way that’s practical— small, consistent shifts that actually change how your life feels. You’ll hear simple frameworks you can use straight away, including health, wealth, and love as a prioritisation lens, PMES (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual), and how fulfilment can be a signal that you’re on track — while regret can point to where something needs attention. We also touch on the pressure many women feel in midlife — overgiving, blurred boundaries, and the process of reconnecting with your own needs without guilt. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    50 min
  7. Quantum Creation For Midlife Rebels - Diana Divine

    Apr 23

    Quantum Creation For Midlife Rebels - Diana Divine

    Send us Fan Mail Midlife doesn’t just change our bodies and priorities. It can change what we believe is possible. When the roles we’ve lived by stop fitting, deeper questions start to surface: Who am I when I’m not performing? What’s real? What am I actually creating with my attention each day? If you’ve ever wondered is manifestation real, or been curious about how quantum entanglement works, this conversation explores those questions in a grounded, real-life context. In this episode, I’m joined by Diana Devine — soul guide, galactic shaman, quantum activator, and author of Mastering Quantum Creation — to explore spiritual awakening and manifestation in a way that stays connected to real life. Diana shares her early experiences, including growing up around war and a moment that shaped everything — when an inner voice told her to move just before a bombing. From there, we trace how her path unfolded through shamanic work, plant medicine, light language, and a growing awareness that reality may be far more layered than we’re taught. We also bring it back to the practical. We talk about the quantum field as a field of potential, and how ideas like the observer effect, mirroring, and heart coherence can show up in everyday life. We explore why nervous system regulation matters when it comes to manifestation, and how shifting from reaction to response can change what we create. Diana also shares how tools like hypnosis and past-life style journeys can help bring unconscious patterns into awareness. And we don’t avoid what’s coming. We talk about AI, the future of work, and what it means to stay grounded in your own sense of direction as the world continues to shift. If you’re questioning what’s real, what’s possible, or where you’re heading next, this conversation will open a few doors. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    1h 6m
  8. Scared of Change in Midlife? It Starts With Choice - Ev Foster

    Apr 16

    Scared of Change in Midlife? It Starts With Choice - Ev Foster

    Send us Fan Mail That midlife thought — “Is this it?” — can be easy to dismiss. But often, it’s the first honest signal that something in your life is ready to change. If you’ve been wondering how to not be scared of change, or questioning the choices we make in life, this conversation meets you right at that edge. In this episode, I’m joined by Ev Foster, author of Change Starts with Choice, to talk about the crossroads many women face in midlife — from midlife career change to the deeper midlife identity shift that often comes with it — and what it takes to rebuild self-trust when the next step isn’t clear. Ev shares her own turning points — navigating divorce, raising four children, shifting careers, running businesses, and facing financial pressure — and still choosing to move forward. Not perfectly, but with intention. We talk about burnout in a more useful way, as a sign that something isn’t working, whether that’s overcommitment, constant busyness, or habits that keep you switched on all the time. Ev also shares how her work has evolved into intuitive psychology, and how building deeper self-trust can help you overcome self doubt, bringing hidden patterns to the surface — fear of judgement, confidence issues, and the identity shifts that come with change. We also explore her practical sat nav analogy for combining intuition with action, along with her CHOICES framework for navigating change and defining success in your own terms. If you’ve been feeling that nudge you can’t ignore, this conversation will meet you right there. Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest. All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do. https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directory If you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast

    1 hr
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Midlife Rebel is a podcast for women in their 40s and 50s who feel like something is shifting — even if they can’t quite explain it. In 2022, I hit my own turning point. I stopped drinking, had my first Human Design reading, and started questioning a lot of what I thought I knew about life. What some people call a midlife crisis, I came to see differently — as a midlife awakening. Because at this stage of life, things do start to change.Your body. Your roles. Your priorities.And the questions get bigger. Who am I now?What actually matters to me?How do I navigate hormones and menopause in a way that works for me?How do I stay vital as I get older?What does purpose look like from here? I wasn’t prepared to just follow the old story — that it’s all downhill from here.I wanted answers. I wanted to feel better in my body. And I knew there had to be more to this stage of life than what we’ve been told. On this podcast, I explore these questions through conversations with a wide range of guests — from health practitioners and authors to coaches and everyday women navigating their own version of midlife. We talk about: – health, hormones, and staying well in midlife – burnout, stress, and emotional wellbeing – purpose, identity, and starting over – menopause, sobriety, and lifestyle change – and the more esoteric side of things, including Human Design, astrology, and personal growth This isn’t about blowing up your life. It’s about finding your truth and rewriting the old story — because there’s a little bit of rebel in all of us. Contact Nadine: https://midliferebelpodcast.com/contact

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