Midlife With A Chance of Magic: Growth, Change & Reinvention for Women 35+

Midlife With A Chance of Magic™
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Midlife With A Chance of Magic is a personal growth podcast for women 35+ ready to explore who they are and Become through what feels like a ‘midlife crisis.’ Host Sandra weaves her own personal reflections into universally relatable narratives and lessons about the in-between transitions & unspoken shifts that shape us. Because midlife isn’t just a chaotic phase of crisis—it’s a bold, identity-altering Becoming. Sandra invites you to pause, pivot & grow—exploring new possibilities, embracing change, & turning the messiness of midlife into a magical second act—one reflection & story at a time

Episodes

  1. 05/18/2025

    003. You’ve Outgrown Your Career (And It’s Not Because of Burnout)

    In this episode of Midlife With A Chance of Magic, Sandra shares both testimony and a permission slip to pivot—and to follow your creative calling toward a more meaningful, purpose-driven path in midlife. We’ll explore what burnout is really trying to show you. If you’ve been quietly questioning your career, craving more creativity, or wondering if it’s “too late” to make a change, this is your sign. You haven’t failed. You’re evolving. And a creative calling isn’t a fantasy—it’s your signal that something more is possible. Now is the time to go after it. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why burnout might actually be a sign of creative suffocation, not capacity depletion What your resistance to mid-career change is really rooted in Why the people around you might never understand your need to pivot—and why that’s okay How to reframe your creative calling as a legitimate path, not a luxury First steps you can take to move toward more meaningful, soul-aligned work WHERE TO LISTEN OPTION 1: 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts stream + on Substack: https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.substack.com/OPTION 2: 🎧Listen + Read📖 Full Immersive Experience: https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.com  KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MIDLIFE WITH A CHANCE OF MAGIC 🔗 Visit the podcast website: https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.com    📧 Join the podcast newsletter: https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.com/community-newsletter  💫 Follow on IG: @midlifewithachanceofmagicpod

    9 min

  2. 04/20/2025

    002. The Transition Season of Becoming: What No One Talks About

    In this deeply personal episode of Midlife With a Chance of Magic, podcast creator and host Sandra shares her powerful journey of transformation—navigating her transition season in the messy middle of life and stepping into her truest self by the time she turned 40. From a high-achieving career that no longer fit, to the unraveling of her marriage, Sandra reveals the unseen inner work it took to move through personal reckoning and rediscovery. If you're in your 30s or 40s and feeling stuck, restless, or like you’re questioning everything—this conversation is for you. Sandra opens up about the hard work no one talks about: the identity shifts, the spiritual detours, and the emotional unlearning it takes to truly become who you were always meant to be. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more. 🔑 Key Takeaways: The truth about the messy middle and why it’s a sacred part of the journey How to navigate internal shifts, fear, and identity unraveling in midlife Why your "midlife crisis" might actually be your breakthrough How letting go of old versions of yourself can make space for real joy 👉 Tune in now to learn how to embrace the transformation already happening within you. It’s time to stop resisting and start reclaiming your next chapter—with clarity, courage, and confidence. WHERE TO LISTEN 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple, Spotify, YouTube & everywhere podcasts stream. 🔗 Visit the podcast website: https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.com    🎧Listen + Read📖 on Substack: https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.substack.com/  KEEP IN TOUCH WITH MIDLIFE WITH A CHANCE OF MAGIC 📧 Join the podcast newsletter: https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.com/community-newsletter  💫 Follow on IG: @midlifewithachanceofmagicpod #midlifepodcast #midlifeawakening #spiritualgrowth #identityshift #softlife #healingjourney #womenover35 #reinventyourself #BecomingHER #womenover40 #personalgrowthforwomen

    14 min

  3. 04/06/2025

    001: Millennial Midlife Crisis - The Breakdown In My Late 30s That Led To My Becoming

    What happens when you start to outgrow the life you once prayed for? In Millennial Midlife Crisis: The Breakdown in My Late-30s That Led to My Becoming, host, Sandra shares a deeply personal reflection on the unraveling that sparked her transformation—what broke down, what broke open, and what she’s learning in the process of rebuilding. If you've ever: Felt disconnected from a life you worked hard to build Questioned if you’re still aligned with your purpose Wanted more, but couldn’t name exactly what “more” is Found yourself rethinking your definition of success Been navigating a personal evolution in silence Felt the pull to slow down… and listen in Then this one’s for you. THE EXPERIENCE 🎵Episode Theme Song: Erykah Badu – “Didn’t Cha Know” 🎧 Listen to the Official Soundtrack: ⁠Request Soundtrack here⁠ Listen 🎧+ Read📖 Immersive Experience: ⁠Listen Your Way here⁠ 💌 Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to never miss an episode + receive curated tools and resources CONNECT Website: ⁠midlifewithachanceofmagic.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@midlifewithachanceofmagicpod⁠ Threads: ⁠@midlifewithachanceofmagicpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@midlifechanceofmagicpod⁠ Facebook: ⁠@midlifewithachanceofmagicpod⁠LinkedIn: ⁠@midlifewithachanceofmagicpod⁠

    9 min

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    Official Trailer

    A Personal Growth Podcast Experience For Women 35+ to Reinvent & Become through midlife transitions ABOUT THE SHOW Midlife With A Chance of Magic by Healing Is The New Sexy® is a storytelling podcast & audio-blog experience for women 35+, offering a different, reflective, and upbeat approach to midlife. Host, Sandra is  flipping the script - transforming the ‘crisis’ narrative into one of reinvention, personal growth, and empowerment.  Ready to experience the magic? Visit the website at ⁠https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.com⁠ Follow on Social Media: Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/midlifewithachanceofmagicpod⁠ Threads: ⁠https://threads.com/midlifewithachanceofmagicpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://tiktok.com/@midlifechanceofmagicpod⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/midlifewithachanceofmagicpod⁠ Join The Podcast Personal Growth Squad Newsletter: ⁠https://midlifewithachanceofmagic.com/community-newsletter⁠

    2 min

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Midlife With A Chance of Magic is a personal growth podcast for women 35+ ready to explore who they are and Become through what feels like a ‘midlife crisis.’ Host Sandra weaves her own personal reflections into universally relatable narratives and lessons about the in-between transitions & unspoken shifts that shape us. Because midlife isn’t just a chaotic phase of crisis—it’s a bold, identity-altering Becoming. Sandra invites you to pause, pivot & grow—exploring new possibilities, embracing change, & turning the messiness of midlife into a magical second act—one reflection & story at a time

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