In this 50th episode of Midlife Butterfly, Kena speaks from the middle of life itself — being with family, navigating transitions, honoring her body’s timing, and choosing presence over pressure. She shares what it looks like to listen to your energy instead of forcing consistency, to pause when your heart isn’t fully there, and to trust that your truth lands when it’s ready. This episode explores midlife empowerment through everyday moments: family dynamics, emotional triggers, boundaries, a...
When life feels loud, heavy, or uncertain, gratitude becomes the doorway back to yourself — not as a cliché, but as an embodied practice that shifts your entire day. In this heartfelt episode, Kena joins her pod sisters for an intimate conversation on what gratitude really looks like for a woman in midlife navigating change. You’ll hear stories, laughter, and practical rituals — from body scans to micro-moments, from “observe, don’t absorb” to choosing the energy you bring into the world. Thi...
There’s a moment in midlife when everything you thought you knew about yourself starts to fall apart… and even though it feels terrifying, something inside whispers, This is the beginning. In today’s episode, we explore what your soul has been trying to tell you all along — that you didn’t come here to chase purpose… you came here to remember. Joined by metaphysical guide and evolutionary astrologer Jeanne Comeau, we dive into your soul’s blueprint, the emotional patterns you incarnated...
When the holidays arrive… does your body tighten before your mind even catches up? You’re not crazy, you’re intuitive. And your body has been whispering the truth long before you learned how to listen. In this short and potent episode, we explore the root of your boundaries — not the surface “say no” version, but the deeper identity wounds, people-pleasing patterns, and protective mechanisms your nervous system created to keep you safe. This is where midlife empowerment trul...
When life strips away everything you thought you were… who do you become next? In this raw and breathtaking conversation, Jen Chambers shares the story of waking up at 15 with her entire memory erased — no past, no identity, no sense of who she was supposed to be. What followed wasn’t just recovery; it was a full-blown rebirth. Together, we explore the messy beauty of midlife reinvention, the deep wisdom stored in the body, and how choosing yourself — even in the face of fear, ill...
Ever felt torn between what your mind says you should do and what your body whispers you need? In this raw, heart-opening episode, Kena shares why honouring yourself matters. From changing her own event plans to reclaiming calm and alignment, she invites you to explore what true coherence feels like: when your thoughts, emotions, and actions finally agree. By the end, you’ll remember that honouring yourself isn’t selfish, but a way to find peace within. ✨ In This Episode You’ll ...
If you’ve spent years fixing, organizing, and caretaking before you even check in with yourself—this one is your homecoming. We name the quiet ache of overgiving and replace it with a grounded, guilt-free “first you” practice that turns scarcity into overflow. Through simple morning rituals, energetic boundaries, and self-honoring choices, you’ll feel how awareness shifts your entire day—and your life. We talk midlife empowerment, identity shifts, and the standards that rise when you finally ...
What if your next chapter didn’t come from fixing yourself, but from remembering the divine fire already alive within you? In this juicy, heart-expanding episode, Kena sits down with Dr. Anette Betancor, a former dentist turned somatic alchemist, who traded her “golden handcuffs” for a life of freedom, faith, and embodied joy. Anette shares how healing begins when we stop searching outside ourselves and start stretching beyond our conditioning— through movement, presence, and radical devotion...
You’ve spent years being the rock, the giver, the caretaker — the one who keeps it all together. But what happens when the woman holding everyone else up starts to crumble inside? In this raw and liberating episode, Kena calls out the toxic myths that have kept midlife women small. Through laughter, truth, and a few well-placed “fuck thats,” she flips the script: self-care isn’t indulgence — it’s sacred rebellion. You’ll learn how to fill your own cup first, release resentment, an...
Ever felt like life cracked you open just to remind you who you truly are? In this heartfelt episode, Kena sits down with Casey Taton, a woman whose story of illness, surrender, and rebirth will awaken your own inner strength. Once a healthcare worker suddenly on the other side of the hospital bed, Casey faced years of uncertainty, pain, and misdiagnosis — yet what emerged was a radiant story of resilience, service, and love. Through her foundation Little Moments, Big Dreams Celebrations, Cas...
What does it really take to start over — not once, but again and again — with your heart wide open? In this soulful 40th episode, Kena celebrates her Canadian quinceañera — 15 years since she arrived in Canada with two suitcases and a luggage full of dreams. Through stories of courage, heartbreak, language barriers, love, loss, and rebirth, she reflects on what it means to live, love, and reinvent yourself — again and again — as a woman in midlife. You’ll feel seen in the way she talks about ...
You did everything “right”… so why does your life feel tight, heavy, or misaligned? In this deeply honest conversation, Kena sits with Karolina Bey Autumn to explore what happens when the good-girl identity cracks and a truer self begins to emerge. From following society’s checklist to questioning marriage, money, success, and even her own name, Karolina shares how midlife became the doorway to spiritual awakening, self-trust, and radical reinvention. This episode weaves grief, divorce, embod...
Dating in midlife serves as a powerful mirror reflecting our self-worth, patterns, and authentic desires rather than just a path to finding someone. It isn’t just about swiping, profiles, or who texts back—it’s about who you are becoming in the process. As women in our 40s +, we’re no longer chasing validation, we’re remembering our worth, reclaiming our power, and letting our bodies lead the way in love, intimacy, and connection. In this episode, I open up about what dating has taught ...
What if the pain, exhaustion, and emotional overwhelm you’ve normalized… were never meant to be your baseline? In this deeply embodied conversation, I sit with womb priestess and Goddess Moves creatrix Nicole Pemberton to explore womb sovereignty, cyclical living, and reclaiming trust in the feminine body — especially in midlife. Nicole shares her personal initiation into womb wisdom, including a life-altering surgery that awakened her devotion to honoring the uterus as a source of power, int...
Midlife has a way of cracking us open. Loss, endings, transitions—they all bring us back to what really matters. In this episode, I open my heart and share nine lessons I’ve learned since the passing of my father six years ago. These are not just about grief—they’re about love, self-worth, courage, and choosing to live fully alive. For every midlife woman who is ready to rediscover herself, reclaim her joy, and step boldly into her next chapter, these lessons will speak straight to your soul....
Midlife awakening isn’t always glamorous — sometimes it feels exhausting, emotional, and downright uncomfortable. But what if those very symptoms are proof that you’re upleveling into your next chapter? In this episode of Midlife Butterfly, I share 5 uncomfortable signs that you’re actually evolving: from unexpected tiredness and hunger, to emotional rollercoasters. These are invitations to slow down, listen, and trust the transformation happening within you. If you’ve been wondering why you ...
Let’s get real. Midlife isn’t just about wrinkles or hot flashes. It’s about the armours we’ve built over decades of survival. The walls we wear to protect ourselves from hurt also keep out love, support, abundance, and joy. In this episode, I open up about the armors I discovered in myself—emotional, energetic, and even spiritual—and how they’ve shaped my relationships, my ability to receive, and my freedom. If you’ve ever caught yourself over-giving, hiding your true desires, or priding you...
What if midlife wasn’t a crisis—but an awakening? In this soulful episode of Midlife Butterfly Podcast, Kena explores the sacred in-between—the ordinary yet powerful moments where life invites us to reclaim joy, presence, and deep soul connection. She shares her own raw reflections on vulnerability, triggers, and the freedom that comes when we stop trying to control life and start creating it with awareness. This conversation is for midlife women navigating divorce, empty nest, grief, or rein...
This one’s short, sweet, and a powerful wake-up call. If you’ve been rushing toward “someday,” trying to control the uncontrollable, or living on autopilot, this episode is your invitation to stop. Right here. Right now. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: Why rushing toward the future is quietly stealing the best parts of your life.The simple shift that can expand your time and melt away anxiety.How to use your senses to land fully in this moment.The one truth that will set you free—no matter wh...
If you’ve been feeling “off”… like something’s not quite right even though you’ve done all the right things, this one's for you. That tug in your chest, that ache in your gut? It’s not a crisis—it’s a call. In this short but potent solo drop, I speak straight from the heart (literally from bed) to the midlife woman who’s been betraying herself one small compromise at a time—putting everyone else first, shrinking her voice, and wondering why the love and validation never feel quite enough. Thi...