Show Notes
The Wild Woman Within: Reclaiming Your Power in Midlife What if midlife wasn't a crisis, but an awakening? In this inspiring conversation, I welcome Kersten Stengel back to the podcast to explore the powerful phases of womanhood, the Maiden, Mother, Wild Woman and Crone- and how these archetypes can help us better understand the transitions of midlife. Together, we discuss why so many women experience a profound shift during this stage of life, often feeling called to reconnect with themselves, redefine their identity and step into a deeper sense of purpose, wisdom and personal power. Kersten shares insights from ancient wisdom traditions and explains how midlife can be a powerful invitation to release old expectations, trust your intuition and embrace the next chapter with confidence. In This Episode We Explore: 🌿 The four phases of womanhood and what they represent 🌿 The emergence of the Wild Woman in midlife 🌿 Reclaiming your voice, identity and inner wisdom 🌿 Why the Crone archetype deserves a rebrand 🌿 Ancient wisdom for modern women 🌿 How to navigate midlife with greater confidence and self-trust
If you've been questioning who you are beyond your roles and responsibilities, or feeling called toward something more, this episode is for you.
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