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Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a Portal: The 7 Truths That Changed Everything

Release Date: 04/08/2025

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This episode is straight from my heart — a reflection born from my journaling practice and some beautiful (and emotional) conversations I’ve had with women lately. I’ve been feeling a bit stuck in midlife, and as I peeled back the layers, seven truths revealed themselves… and not all of them were easy to sit with.

From the quiet grief of my children growing up and leaving home, to the unexpected ways my body has changed, to the way I’ve sometimes disconnected from my intuition — this week, I’m sharing the things no one really warned me about midlife. And if you’ve ever felt that whisper of “is this it?” — you are not alone.

In this tender, honest solo episode, I talk about:

The heartache I didn’t expect when my kids moved out
Grieving identities, roles, and places that once defined me
How hormones and self-image have shaped my energy and mood
My old habit of living with my foot on the gas (and what I’m doing differently now)
The pressure to “have it all together” in midlife — and why I’m letting that go
How I’m learning to reconnect with my intuition and my truth
And what’s helping me feel more alive, embodied, and clear than ever

I also share more about The Embodied Woman — my 8-week live online workshop that starts May 1st. If you’re craving clarity, confidence, and community in this beautiful (and sometimes confusing) chapter of life, this might be your next right step. Email me here if you want more information teamwalkinshaw@gmail.com

I hope this episode wraps around you like a warm hug. You are not alone in this season. And together, we are so much stronger.

Join the Getting Unstuck Workshop here: https://www.emmawalkinshaw.com.au/from-overwhelm-to-clarity

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