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Let’s have a moment of real talk. Life is fucking hard. You and I didn’t get to midlife without hitting a few bumps in the road. Sure, on the surface your life seems pretty great. You’ve accomplished some amazing things. But dig a little deeper and we’ve been through some shit. I’m talking big T traumas. We armored up and battled through…it’s worked for us…until now. Now, you and I have reached the age where we are done with all the bullshit. Time feels more precious and we have the wisdom to know we aren’t going to live forever. That’s OK because you and I plan on finishing this life strong. Midlife is our chance to flip the script and experience life on our terms. It’s time to reconnect with our highest selves and reclaim our inner peace. A spiritual journey or a spiritual awakening isn’t about religion. It’s about connecting with yourself and your higher power directly. It’s not just about the woo-woo stuff either. Don’t get me wrong, we are going to explore all things woo-woo…like tapping into our intuition, meditation, manifesting, how to connect with your spirit team, human design, reiki, past lives and so much more. For you and I, it also means figuring out how to love and care for our aging bodies. Plus, it’s time for us to break free from the bubble we've been living in and open our hearts and minds to the world around us. We can change things for the better as a collective. Basically, it’s time for us to become better fucking people. When we know better, we can do better. Every person’s journey is unique. You may have no idea what your spiritual journey is going to look like. That’s OK, we’re going to figure this out together. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll use too much profanity. That’s just how we roll. Are you ready? Awesome. Hop in and ride shotgun with me as we transform and grow through enlightened conversations, practical tips, and inspiring stories. It’s time to embark on this midlife spiritual journey together!
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What if your next chapter is already speaking to you through simple shapes and colors? We sit down with Michele Takei (Shelley), a transpersonal psychologist and owner-trainer of the Mandala Assessment Research Instrument (MARI), to unpack how a Jungian, intuition-led tool can reveal where you are now and where your energy wants to move next—without collapsing your story into a diagnosis. Instead of long questionnaires and labels, the MARI pairs six “liked” symbols, one “dislike,” and two pri...
Ready to trade barns and blinders for open fields? We dive into the rare Fire Horse year and show how to turn its heat into momentum—without burning your life down. Think fierce independence, bold creativity, and steady, controlled action that makes space for the truest version of you. We start with a vivid image of the wild horse and layer on the fire element to frame 2026 as a season of initiation: release what keeps you small, claim your pace, and build a foundation that actually holds. F...
New year, new cycle, real momentum. We bring back fan favorite psychic medium and Akashic Records reader Joe Figueras to chart the energetic weather of 2026 and translate it into moves you can actually make. This is a Universal Year One—fresh ground for intentions that will echo across the next nine years—and Joe shows how to calculate your personal year and personal months so you know when to start, when to build, and when to pivot. From the sky down, we keep it clear and usable. Neptune an...
Ever felt wildly awake and yet still stuck answering emails and feeding the dog? That dissonance is the integration gap—the space between a life-changing insight and a life that actually reflects it. We explore how midlife awakening dismantles old lenses like people pleasing and approval chasing while leaving the ordinary scaffolding—jobs, bills, relationships—intact, and how to live honestly inside that reality without burning it all down. I walk through what integration really looks like: ...
We unpack spiritual bypassing and show how positivity without emotional work keeps you stuck. We share grounded tools to face hard feelings, do shadow work, and build authentic spiritual practices that strengthen relationships and growth. • definition of spiritual bypassing and why it persists • common signs including positivity as avoidance and identity labels • mismatch between words and energy as a red flag • harms such as emotional suppression and stalled growth • how shallow ritual crea...
The quiet ache you feel isn’t failure—it’s a summons. We trace a clear, human path through the six phases of spiritual awakening in midlife, weaving Jen’s personal catalysts with grounded tools that trade chaos for clarity. From the first jolt of “there has to be more” to the steady hum of alignment, this conversation demystifies awakening and makes it practical: how to explore new practices without losing yourself, when to pause big decisions, and why deep therapy and daily rituals unlock re...
We riff on biohacking with a rapid-fire ratings game that cuts through hype and brings the focus back to unsexy fundamentals. From poop capsules to seed oils and statins, we map what actually works, what’s optional, and what to skip with clarity and humor. • gut health and daily bowel movements as foundation • cold plunge, sauna, red light, yoga, meditation ranked for real-life impact • wearables and EMF trade-offs, privacy concerns • fluoride pushback and dental basics with hydroxyapatite •...
Feeling “fine” on paper but lousy in real life? We dig into why so many midlife women are dismissed by normal lab results and how functional medicine maps what’s actually going on—hormones, gut health, sleep, stress, and blood sugar—so you can finally feel like yourself again. Our guest, family nurse practitioner Andrea “Annie” Rorabaugh, breaks down the tools she uses to get real results without piling on more prescriptions. We start with clarity. Annie explains how the DUTCH test reveals e...
BONUS CONTENT WITHY COURTNEY TOWNLEY!!! Listen in as Courtney helps us understand the important role of decision making and how she handled it while writing her book. Let's Connect! Courtney Townley is a health and self-leadership coach, speaker, and host of the top-rated Grace & Grit podcast. She helps midlife women to cut through the noise of wellness culture and lead themselves with less overwhelm and more confidence. The Consistency Code: A Midlife Woman's Guide to Deep Health and Hap...
Ready to stop making your body the scapegoat and start building deep health that actually lasts? We welcome coach and Grace and Grit host Courtney Townley to reframe midlife as the renovation years—a time to clear the clutter, restore self-trust, and design a life that fits who you are now. With three decades in wellness, Courtney explains why rules and rigid plans fail and how self-leadership creates sustainable change. We unpack her Consistency Code framework—awareness, organization, follo...
Ready for a reboot that starts with rest instead of hustle? Jen kicks off season two by sharing her truth; sometimes the most powerful move is to hibernate, listen to your intuition, and let alignment find you. Jen's pause started after a pilgrimage to Egypt—into the Great Pyramid at 2 a.m., to sunrise by the Sphinx, and onto a wooden boat on the Nile under a blood moon—yet the heartbeat of the journey was the sisterhood of sixteen women who turned a bus into a moving sanctuary. I share how ...
What if the scariest moments of your life were actually your training ground for love? We welcome author and guide Regan Caruthers to share the raw arc behind her memoir, Tragic Magic: a childhood steeped in meditation and mysticism, a nine-year-old’s choice to shut down her gifts, and a 27-year awakening that turned terror into courage and survival into service. One phone call of unconditional love to a violent stepfather catalyzes a decades-long transformation—and offers a living case stu...
What happens when a devoted pastor of 20 years suddenly questions everything he's preached? Aaron Tomlinson's journey from Christianity to authentic spirituality offers a roadmap for anyone navigating the confusing terrain of religious deconstruction. In our conversation, he courageously unpacks how the doctrine of original sin creates harmful distrust of our bodies and intuition, while explaining how biblical texts about sexuality have been weaponized far beyond their original contex...
Monica Rodgers joins the Halfway to Dead podcast to shatter the "trance of unworthiness" that keeps women from embracing their full power. A catalyst for awakening women, Monica shares how her own dark night of the soul at age 39 transformed her life, pushing her to question everything she'd been conditioned to believe about success, spirituality, and her own worth. The conversation explores how patriarchal conditioning creates what Monica calls "death by a thousand tiny paper cuts" – subtle...
Terry Tateossian's journey from struggling with emotional eating to shedding 80 pounds in her forties isn't just inspiring—it's a blueprint for anyone feeling defeated by midlife health challenges. The former immigrant who once found herself 80 pounds overweight and still wearing pregnancy clothes at age 37 now helps women reclaim their vitality through evidence-based approaches to nutrition and fitness. The conversation takes a surprising turn when Terry challenges our most common excuse: "...
Have you ever yearned for a place where spiritual connection isn't just accepted—it's the very foundation of the community? Tucked away on the shores of Cassadaga Lake in Western New York sits Lily Dale, America's oldest continuously operating spiritualist community and quite possibly the most energy-rich small town you'll ever experience. In this deeply personal episode, I take you with me through my recent three-day journey to this remarkable spiritual haven. The moment you pass through Li...
When was the last time you truly celebrated your birthday? Not just with cake and presents, but with a deep recognition of its spiritual significance? In this enlightening conversation, I sit down with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, birthday coach and author of "How to Have a Happy Birthday," who reveals why our birthdays are far more than just annual milestones—they're powerful spiritual portals. Tamar explains that our birthday represents the sacred marriage between our soul and physical body—the ...
Barbara is back!!! Have you ever felt that your spiritual journey doesn't fit neatly into the boxes others have created? You're not alone. In this deeply moving conversation, Barbara Burgess takes us on a breathtaking tour through decades of spiritual exploration, from her rigid Catholic upbringing to her transformative experiences at sacred sites across the globe. Barbara's story begins with childhood questions about divine appearances and evolves through college encounters that shattered h...
What happens when a devoted Christian missionary who graduated from Moody Bible Institute discovers tools that transform his understanding of mind, belief, and spirituality? In this captivating conversation, Daryl Carlson shares his remarkable journey from religious devotion to spiritual liberation through neuro-semantic NLP. Daryl's story begins with a childhood commitment to Christianity that led him to missionary work spanning 15 years. Despite his dedication and service, he found himself...
1 Year Anniversary Episode...PART 2 We explore the fascinating world of connecting with spirit and discovering our authentic selves through conversations with spiritual experts. This episode compiles wisdom from mediums, angel channels, and soul guides who reveal how developing intuition and embracing our spiritual gifts can transform our lives. • Heather Daniel explains spirit guides, angels, and the concept of oneness • Evidence-based medium Laura Marie provides proof that consciousness co...
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