Life Lessons in Hindsight

Teresia Kiangi
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Welcome to Life Lessons in Hindsight, the podcast where we explore the wisdom that comes from looking back — because midlife is the perfect time to reflect, refocus, and recalibrate your dreams. I’m Teresia, a certified life and mindset coach for women over 40. If you’re like me, by this point you have worn many hats: I’ve been a nurse practitioner, worked in public health and chemical engineering; and I’m also a mum, ex-wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Like you, I’ve experienced the highs of success and the hard knocks of life – each experience has offered a lesson. Let’s unpack the stories that have shaped us and learn from them so we can thrive in our next chapter.

Episodes

  1. 09/11/2025

    9. The One Mistake That Kills Most Midlife Dreams

    In this episode, I’m diving into a challenge many women over 40 quietly face when they’re ready to start something new—sharing a dream too soon with the wrong person. Whether it’s starting a business, going back to school, making a bold career shift, or simply stepping into a more authentic version of yourself, your dreams deserve the right environment to grow. I share a personal moment that showed me just how fragile a new dream can be—and why this one mistake can shut down midlife transformation before it even starts. This episode is about learning how to protect your vision, stop outsourcing your confidence, and give your dreams the nurturing they need to actually take root. If you’ve ever felt discouraged, unsupported, or unsure whether you’re “too old” to go after what you really want—listen in. This is your reminder that it’s not too late. But it is time to choose your support system with intention. Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

  2. 08/21/2025

    8. How to Escape a Shame Spiral

    Welcome back to Life Lessons in Hindsight, I took a bit of a break this summer but am excited to be back here with you. In this newest episode, I share a story about helping my college-bound son break free from a cycle of shame and how it reminded me of the same work I need to keep doing in my own life. What I’ve realized is that shame isn’t the real problem, negative emotions aren’t the real problem, instead, the real problem is when we get stuck in them—paralyzed, hiding, and unable to move forward. Whether it’s in parenting, relationships, career, or body image, staying in a shame spiral costs us time, opportunities, and joy. If you’ve ever found yourself hiding, avoiding, or replaying the same negative emotion over and over, this episode is a reminder that the way out isn’t waiting to “feel ready”, it’s taking the smallest next step and giving your brain something new to focus on. Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

  3. 06/26/2025

    7. Emotional Resilience: Why Doing Hard Things Is the Path to Growth

    There was a time I couldn’t even imagine recording a single podcast episode, and now here we are, at episode seven. In this short and reflective solo episode, I’m celebrating the power of starting before you’re ready and diving into a topic that comes up often in my coaching work: emotional resilience. We’ll explore what resilience really means (hint: it’s not just a mindset), how to recognize your own resilience style, and why avoiding discomfort might be costing you growth. If you’ve ever told yourself “I could never do that,” this episode is for you. Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

  4. 06/12/2025

    6. How to Build Financial Autonomy and Trust Yourself With Big Decisions

    In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story that taught me a powerful lesson about autonomy, decision-making, and self-trust. We’re exploring how easy it is to give up our power, especially around finances, without even realizing it. Then, I also want to show you what it looks like to take it back with clarity and confidence. Through the lens of a recent solo car purchase, I reflect on how I used to outsource big decisions (financial and otherwise) in my marriage, and how I’ve grown into a woman who now takes the lead in her own life. This isn’t just about buying a car, it’s about building the internal muscle to make aligned decisions, even when you feel uncertain or uncomfortable. Whether you’re navigating divorce, reclaiming your voice in relationships, or simply working to trust yourself more deeply, this episode is a gentle nudge to ask better questions, make decisions on purpose, and lead yourself through fear, not away from it. Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

  5. 05/29/2025

    5. Activation Energy: The Missing Skill Behind Every Unfinished Goal

    I’ve been thinking a lot about why we have powerful ideas and dreams… and then just let them die. In this episode of Life Lessons in Hindsight, I unpack what really happens when inspiration strikes and why so many of us never act on it. You will learn about this idea of activation energy (yes, a little chemistry throwback!) and explain how that concept can help us understand what it actually takes to get from vision to action. I’m sharing practical ways to build momentum, stop self-sabotage, and start believing in your ability to grow. If you’re tired of sitting on ideas and are ready to bring them to life, one small step at a time, then this episode is for you.  Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

  6. 05/22/2025

    4. 10 Steps to Creating the Life You Want

    Is the life that you want to live so crystal clear in your mind, but you’re stuck on how to actually get there? In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 things you need to start doing to have the courage to live a life that truly feels like yours. These are the mindset shifts and habits I’ve leaned on during the hardest moments of my life—like walking away from a marriage, shifting careers multiple times, and rebuilding belief in myself. Whether you’re stuck, scared, or simply craving more joy and direction, I walk you through the exact tools that helped me take ownership of my life, trust myself again, and move forward even when the path felt uncertain. It’s not about creating a perfect life, it’s about choosing one that’s honest, intentional, and fully your own. Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

  7. 05/15/2025

    3. Emotional Adulthood: Taking Ownership in Your Relationships

    In this episode, I’m opening up about a behavior I used for years that sabotaged my relationships: the silent treatment. I share how it became my go-to response in conflict, why it felt justified at the time, and the deeper emotional roots that kept me stuck in emotional childhood. Is there something that you may be weaponizing in your closest relationships? Or maybe bad behavior that you keep returning to, even if you don’t want to? In this episode, I walk you through the four steps that helped me shift into emotional adulthood – learning to walk away the right way, calm down, analyze my triggers, and verbalize my truth. If you’ve ever found yourself shutting down or stewing in silence, this one's for you. Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

  8. 05/08/2025

    2. Thought Work in Real Life: What to do when your mind turns against you

    You are here because you're interested in thought work, you want to learn how to have a better relationship with yourself and others. You want to learn how to use your mind to do the things you want, and you probably want to understand why the hell you keep doing things you don't want. I bet underneath it all, you just want to feel better. I know that's what I'm constantly trying to do. On this show, I promise to share some practical tips, tools with this episode and all episodes. I want to show you how I do thought work daily and how I teach my clients to do the same. In this episode specifically, I want to talk about the thoughts that pop up in our minds and create a lot of negative emotions that stress us out. I want to give you a process for how to deal with them and turn them into something much more empowering. We spend so much of our day thinking, especially about the same things over and over. So what if we could change our thought patterns? What if our own thought work could feel more efficient? Let’s get into it.  Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

  9. 05/01/2025

    1. Personal Transformation: Why it matters and where to start

    In this inaugural episode of Life Lessons in Hindsight, I’m sharing two of the most powerful principles I live by: knowing what I truly want and learning to stop running from discomfort. I think this will serve as a great foundation for the episodes to come. Over the years, I’ve seen so many women—myself included—create lives that look good on the outside but feel misaligned on the inside. Through my own journey, including the hard decision to end an 18-year marriage, I’ve learned how essential it is to stay curious about myself, to pay attention to my emotions, and to stop waiting until things fall apart before I make a change. And now? I want to help women make these same transformations in their own lives. I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone—and maybe even a little more brave in listening to yourself. If you love this episode, share it with a friend. I’d also love to connect with you on Instagram!  Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

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    Introducing: Life Lessons in Hindsight

    Do you find yourself exhausted by your own life? Tired of being sick and tired of things not working out, knowing that you are capable of so much more? Welcome to Life Lessons in Hindsight, a podcast designed for women over 40 who are ready to change. Each week, I'll teach you how to look at your past, without judgment and figure out what worked, what you need to let go of, and what you need in place to create the life you desire. Each week, I will share heartfelt stories and practical insights to help you look back with empathy and move ahead with intention.   If you’re ready for a fresh perspective and a space to reconnect with yourself with a little love, join me on Life Lessons in Hindsight. Subscribe now to start your journey towards your next chapter.  Find full show notes, episode resources, and more here. Connect with me on Instagram: @coachingwithteresia

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Welcome to Life Lessons in Hindsight, the podcast where we explore the wisdom that comes from looking back — because midlife is the perfect time to reflect, refocus, and recalibrate your dreams. I’m Teresia, a certified life and mindset coach for women over 40. If you’re like me, by this point you have worn many hats: I’ve been a nurse practitioner, worked in public health and chemical engineering; and I’m also a mum, ex-wife, daughter, sister, and friend. Like you, I’ve experienced the highs of success and the hard knocks of life – each experience has offered a lesson. Let’s unpack the stories that have shaped us and learn from them so we can thrive in our next chapter.

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  • Creator
    Teresia Kiangi
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    10
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    Explicit
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    © 2026 Life Lessons in Hindsight
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