The Witch Awakens: The Hidden Power of Midlife Women
Release Date: 11/27/2025
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info_outlineDo you ever feel like midlife has made you invisible? In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Mellissa Seaman reframes one of the most misunderstood transitions in a woman’s life, menopause and midlife, as a portal into power.
Far from fading away, women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are stepping into a deeper visibility; one rooted not in appearance, but in truth, love, and embodied magic. Mellissa explores how this “menno-passage” initiates a profound transformation, revealing your authentic wisdom and intuitive strength.
If you’ve ever felt unseen or uncertain about your changing role, this episode will remind you that you are not fading, you are forging.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✅ The myth of invisibility and how to reclaim it as your sacred cloak of power
✅ Why midlife is the prime time for spiritual and intuitive awakening
✅ The three pillars of wise woman visibility: Truth, Love, and Magic
✅ How embodied experience transforms into authority and magnetic presence
✅ Why the “witch” archetype represents mature, contained creative energy
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