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Midlife Spirituality Project: Guiding 40+ women toward Connection, Inner Peace & Purpose

Katie Farinas
Midlife
Yoga
Nervous System Regulation
Meditation
Samskaras
Intuition
Anxiety
Yoga Philosophy
Nervous System
Burnout
Perimenopause
Personal Growth
Self-Forgiveness
Dharma
Manifestation
Sthira and Sukha
Pattern Recognition
Breathwork
Holiday Stress
Body Awareness

The Midlife Purpose Project is a podcast for spiritually seeking midlife women who are ready to come home to themselves. If you are navigating midlife anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, disconnection, perimenopause, menopause, body changes after 40, and the deeper questions of purpose, identity, and what comes next - welcome to the community. I’m Katie Farinas — yoga teacher, former nurse, and midlife c... more

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In this episode of The Midlife Spirituality Project, I’m sharing one of the practices from my Returning Home to Yourself series — a collection of short, supportive practices I offer to my Substack readers a few times each month.

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A gentle introduction to the heart of my work: helping women move from disconnection and self-doubt to self-trust, purpose, and inner alignment.

There often comes a moment in midlife when the life you built no longer feels like it fully fits.

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A conversation with Kula Yoga Fest founder Laura Erickson about yoga, community, nature, and the retreat-style experience of Camp Kula 2026.

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A powerful conversation on sexuality, nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and why many midlife women lose connection to desire—not because they are broken, but because their bodies have adapted to stress and survival.

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Dr. Julie Merriman
Guest expert; author, educator, speaker, clinician with 25+ years' experience on sexuality and nervous system regulation
Author of Are We Gonna Have Sex or What? and host of Sexy After 50
Episode: 159: Lacking Sexual Desire in Midlife? How Nervous System Regulation Impacts Sex, Intimacy, and Connection
Lynn Smargis
Listener who signed up for the Insight Seat coaching episode
Listener / Coaching participant
Episode: 157: Live Coaching: Anxiety, Trauma in the Body, and Reconnecting with Yourself in Midlife
Wendy Valentine
Author of Women Waking Up! and The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play; podcast host and keynote speaker
Author, Speaker
Episode: 152: Finding Purpose in Midlife and Stepping Into Your Next Chapter
Dr. Zarya Rubin
Harvard-trained physician specializing in burnout and women's health
Integrative Medicine/Functional Medicine background
Episode: 148: Burnout in Midlife Women and How to Recover with Dr Zarya Rubin
Debbie Harris
Nutrition health coach, author of Dieting Sucks for Women Over 40
30 to Life / 30tolife.org
Episode: 146: Midlife Weight Loss: What Actually Works with Debbie Harris
Megan Miksitz
Yoga teacher, teaches Yin, Vinyasa, Yoga Nidra; based in New Jersey
Balanced Planet Marlton; Rancocus Woods Time Travelers Conservatory; Team 85; Stellar Morristown
Episode: 145: Yoga for Midlife Women: Healing, Inner Peace, and Self-Discovery with Megan Miksitz and Anna Trezzi
Anna Trezzi
Yoga teacher focused on interoception and trauma-sensitive yoga
Balance Planet Yoga Marlton
Episode: 145: Yoga for Midlife Women: Healing, Inner Peace, and Self-Discovery with Megan Miksitz and Anna Trezzi
Shannon Game
Certified financial planner and trauma of money expert; author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money
Self-employed / Financial Services
Episode: 140: Money in Midlife: Healing Your Relationship with Money
Katie Beecher
Licensed professional counselor and medical and spiritual intuitive
Episode: 136: Trust Your Intuition: Healing, Spiritual Guides, and Inner Wisdom

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Katie Farinas
Host of the show guiding midlife discussions, coaching sessions, and interviews; focuses on clarity, purpose, and embodiment.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • What a delightful conversation.

    Review Season 1, Episode 152 with Wendy Valentine.

    Katie and Wendy have an easy chemistry that made me feel like I was sitting at the kitchen table with two wise friends. I found myself laughing out loud more than once.

    The discussion about choosing "scary freedom" over familiar misery really landed for me. In 2023, at age 73, I was recruited as an actor and decided to go for it. That one decision opened a completely unexpected chapter in my life and reminded me that reinvention can happen at an... more

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    5
    Linda with ZEST
    Canadaa month ago
  • Empowered thru mindfulness

    The powerful tools shared in these down-to-earth conversations Katie will have you eagerly skipping into your best self. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KymCoco
    United States4 months ago
  • Detailed and Informative!

    So glad I found this amazing podcast. Terrific resource for me and for so many of the people I know and love!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan13386
    United States8 months ago
  • Inspirational

    I love listening to this podcast. I always learn something new and helpful. The episode on EBT was especially interesting and I plan on trying it for a month. Thank you Katie for sharing what you’ve learned and continue to learn.

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    5
    Grace/😁
    United Statesa year ago
  • Outstanding Podcast

    As a Nurse and a survivor of childhood trauma your podcast has allowed me to explore, name, and heal past and present trauma. You also remind me how to laugh and play, which is the best medicine. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KACOVEY
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners describe the host as warm, authentic, and practical, making big topics feel doable.
Audience members feel seen and less alone in their midlife journey, with actionable takeaways.
Guests are perceived as insightful and relatable, adding depth without jargon.
The show is valued for compassionate, trauma-informed conversations that balance spirituality with evidence-based practices.

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133: Clearing Your Energy Field: The Hidden Key to Vibrational Wellness with Britt Michaelian
Q: How does forgiveness function within energy work, and how can someone begin practicing it?
Forgiveness involves compassionate self-reflection and releasing the charge of past harms, realizing the process may recur but with diminishing intensity as you practice.
133: Clearing Your Energy Field: The Hidden Key to Vibrational Wellness with Britt Michaelian
Q: What are the seven healing practices and how can someone start using them today?
Grounding, inspiration, movement, nourishment, gratitude, forgiveness, and grace form a practical toolkit; start with one or two, then gradually weave them into daily routines as you become more attuned to your energy.
159: Lacking Sexual Desire in Midlife? How Nervous System Regulation Impacts Sex, Intimacy, and Connection
Q: How can a listener begin to re-engage with their body without feeling overwhelmed?
Start with gentle body awareness practices, curiosity over judgment, and small, safe experiments like body scans, breath exercises, and simple touch to map what feels good, progressing gradually toward more intimate connection.
148: Burnout in Midlife Women and How to Recover with Dr Zarya Rubin
Q: What is your stance on hormone replacement therapy for midlife women experiencing burnout and menopausal symptoms?
The stance is supportive of individualized hormone replacement therapy, recognizing that historically misinterpreted studies caused fear. When appropriately prescribed, HRT can reduce risks associated with aging and improve quality of life by alleviating menopausal symptoms; timing and individual factors are crucial and should be discussed with a knowledgeable clinician.
148: Burnout in Midlife Women and How to Recover with Dr Zarya Rubin
Q: How does perimenopause interact with burnout, and what practical steps can women take now?
Perimenopause can amplify anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and sleep disruption due to hormonal fluctuations and cortisol shifts. Practical steps include getting targeted labs (e.g., Dutch test for hormones), prioritizing sleep, optimizing diet for bio-individual needs, reducing over-triggering stimuli, and practicing regular nervous system regulation through mindfulness, movement, and social connection.

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This show guides spiritually inclined midlife women who are navigating upheaval, identity shifts, and hormonal transitions toward deeper self-trust, calm, and purpose. Across episodes, the host blends yoga philosophy, meditation, nervous-system regulation, and practical coaching with guest experts and real-life stories. Listeners can expect conversations about perimenopause and menopause, burnout, body changes after 40, weight and nutrition, trauma healing, and tools for embodied self-discovery. The format ranges from guided practices to insightful interviews, all aimed at transforming confusion into clarity and helping women come home to themselves with compassion and practical action.

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