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, and the choice to approach others — and yourself — from love without self-abandonment. Kena invites you to notice sensations before stories, to discern rather than react, and to remember that you are always co-creating with life, not carrying it alone.

You’ll leave feeling steadier, more spacious, and reminded that choosing yourself isn’t selfish — it’s sacred.

✨ In This Episode You’ll Learn

• How to approach family triggers with love without abandoning yourself
• Why your body holds the truth before your mind creates stories
• What happens when you choose discernment instead of reaction
• The truth about boundaries as an act of self-respect, not rejection
• How trusting life shifts your entire midlife healing journey

🦋 Reflection Questions

1. Where in my life am I still reacting instead of consciously choosing?
2. What would change if I trusted my body more than old mental stories?
3. How can I approach myself and others, from love without self-betrayal?

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✨ First You: Boundaries for Joyful Holidays

The holidays don’t have to drain you. Step into a space where your peace comes first, your energy is protected, and your joy gets to lead.

Inside this on-demand masterclass, you’ll learn how to create loving, guilt-free boundaries that keep you grounded, present, and actually enjoying the season — without overgiving, overextending, or abandoning yourself.

- Watch the Masterclass: http://midlifebutterfly.ca/firstyoumasterclass

Song: Reborn by Alexander Nakarada