Midlife Butterfly: Self-Discovery, Women Empowerment & Life Transitions

Midlife Butterfly: Self-Discovery, Women Empowerment & Life Transitions

Midlife isn’t just a phase—it’s a powerful catalyst for transformation. Whether you’re navigating divorce, an identity crisis, a breakup, feeling lost, a spiritual awakening, empty nest syndrome, moving to a new city or country, or grief—this chapter of life is calling you to heal, grow, and reinvent yourself. I’m Kena Siu, your host and Self-Love & Empowerment Guide, and I’m here to help you embrace midlife as a time of expansion, self-discovery, and joy. Join me and my guests as we share personal stories, mindset shifts, self-care practices, and spiritual tools to support you on your journey. Midlife is not the end—it’s a new beginning. It’s time to prioritize yourself, reclaim your power, and create life on your own terms. Follow and listen for inspiration, healing, and practical steps to transform your life from simply surviving to fully thriving. You are the creator of your life. Let’s co-create together so you can spread your wings and fly. Much love 💜, Kena Siu

Episodes

September 2, 2025 14 mins

Midlife awakening isn’t always glamorous — sometimes it feels exhausting, emotional, and downright uncomfortable. But what if those very symptoms are proof that you’re upleveling into your next chapter?

In this episode of Midlife Butterfly, I share 5 uncomfortable signs that you’re actually evolving: from unexpected tiredness and hunger, to emotional rollercoasters. These are invitations to slow down, listen, and trust the transform...

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Let’s get real. Midlife isn’t just about wrinkles or hot flashes. It’s about the armours we’ve built over decades of survival. The walls we wear to protect ourselves from hurt also keep out love, support, abundance, and joy. In this episode, I open up about the armors I discovered in myself—emotional, energetic, and even spiritual—and how they’ve shaped my relationships, my ability to receive, and my freedom.

If you’ve ever caught y...

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What if midlife wasn’t a crisis—but an awakening?

In this soulful episode of Midlife Butterfly Podcast, Kena explores the sacred in-between—the ordinary yet powerful moments where life invites us to reclaim joy, presence, and deep soul connection. She shares her own raw reflections on vulnerability, triggers, and the freedom that comes when we stop trying to control life and start creating it with awareness.

This conversation is for ...

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August 13, 2025 13 mins

This one’s short, sweet, and a powerful wake-up call. If you’ve been rushing toward “someday,” trying to control the uncontrollable, or living on autopilot, this episode is your invitation to stop. Right here. Right now.


In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

  • Why rushing toward the future is quietly stealing the best parts of your life.
  • The simple shift that can expand your time and melt away anxiety.
  • How to use your senses to land ful...
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If you’ve been feeling “off”… like something’s not quite right even though you’ve done all the right things, this one's for you. That tug in your chest, that ache in your gut? It’s not a crisis—it’s a call.

In this short but potent solo drop, I speak straight from the heart (literally from bed) to the midlife woman who’s been betraying herself one small compromise at a time—putting everyone else first, shrinking her voice, and ...

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In this 30th episode of Midlife Butterfly, I celebrate the journey of showing up after years of hiding. Creating this podcast helped me face one of my biggest wounds—rejection—and step into visibility with courage and purpose.

 If you're navigating a life transition—divorce, loss, reinvention—this episode is your reminder that midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s your soul awakening. You're not broken. You're remembering who ...

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Beauty, if you’ve ever walked away from a relationship, sat in silence with a broken heart, or stared at the ceiling wondering “Why does this keep happening to me?” — this episode is for you.

In this raw and healing solo episode, I invite you into one of the most transformative chapters of my own journey — my second divorce, the grief of letting go, and the wild beauty of realizing that I was the common denominator.

This one’s not ab...

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Hey Beautiful,

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself, “Who am I now?”—this episode will land deep in your heart.

Maybe you’ve left a marriage, a career, or a version of you that no longer fits. Maybe you’ve been the mom, the wife, the powerhouse professional—and now you’re ready to meet the woman beneath all the roles.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my podcast sister and soul-mirror, Tracy Hill. She’s a former Fort...

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In this solo episode we explore our relationship with uncertainty and why embracing the unknown is essential for personal growth and freedom. Trusting life's uncertainty requires integrating body, mind, and soul while releasing our need for control. 

And that’s the point. Midlife is your time to take the wheel, even if you only see a few kilometers ahead. It's about reclaiming your power, letting go of the noise, and comin...

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Hey beautiful,

What if menopause wasn’t an ending... but your wild, sacred rebirth?

This week’s conversation is an initiation into that very truth. I’m joined by the magnetic and deeply embodied Luce Beaulieu, a midlife priestess, feminist powerhouse, and coach guiding women through the holy fire of menopause. Together, we dismantle outdated beliefs around aging, sex, and desire—and open the door to something much juicier: pleasure a...

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Ever catch yourself rushing through the motions, waiting for the weekend, or wondering why life feels so...meh? In this raw and reflective episode, I open up about what it really means to live intentionally—not perfectly, but truthfully. I share the morning practices that changed my energy, how I broke free from autopilot, and why setting daily intentions has become my anchor. This one’s an invitation to slow down, breathe deeper, ...

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In this juicy episode of Midlife Butterfly, we dive deep into the sacred difference between confidence and worthiness with my dear friend and podcast sister Dana Hunter Fradella. Dana is a powerhouse of joy, truth, and awakening, and this conversation will absolutely stir your soul. If you’ve ever wondered why success doesn’t always feel fulfilling, or why you’re still doubting yourself after doing all the things—this one’s for you...

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In this powerful solo episode, Kena Siu unravels a belief that many of us have carried for far too long: “Love hurts.” But what if that’s not true? What if what really hurts are the attachments, conditions, expectations, and the ways we abandon ourselves trying to be loved?

Midlife woman, if you’re walking through the sacred in-between—divorce, loss, reinvention, or awakening—this episode is your call to reclaim your sovereignty, re...

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In this episode of Midlife Butterfly, I invite my money coach, Nadine Zumot, to the mic for a radically honest and healing conversation about money wounds, self-worth, and what it really takes to break free from inherited money stories. If you're a midlife woman navigating transitions—like divorce, career shifts, or spiritual awakening—and you're ready to reclaim your joy, worth, and power...this is for you. 💸✨

We go deep...

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In this soul-opening episode, I share a tender memory from my teenage years that planted the seed of a deep belief: I don’t belong. This story, small on the surface, but huge in impact, shaped how I showed up in life, relationships, and even my business. I unpack how that moment led me to become a lone wolf, to hide, to shrink… and how I’ve been gently unraveling that old truth to reclaim my worth, voice, and belonging. This one’s ...

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What if midlife isn't a crisis... but an invitation?

In this deeply raw and liberating conversation, I’m joined by the radiant Raivon LeToiya—a Manifesting Guide, Intuitive Bodyworker, and host of The Energetic Glow Up Podcast. Together, we dive into the sacred, messy, magical space of midlife awakening.

This episode is for the woman who feels the pull to rediscover herself, reclaim her joy and sensuality, and finally feel whole...

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In this solo episode, I’m sharing raw, real, and radiant reflections from the heart of a woman who’s living and breathing the sacred transitions of midlife. From my return to Montreal to the full rebranding of my blissness from The Wellbeing Project to Midlife Butterfly, this episode is a juicy blend of storytelling, lessons, and soulful reminders that you are not alone in your unraveling or your rising.

Whether you're in a coc...

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In this juicy and eye-opening episode of Midlife Butterfly, we’re talking hormones—those magical messengers that govern everything from your energy to your sex drive. I’m joined by the radiant Ashley Rocha, founder of Ladywell and herbalist on a mission to revolutionize how we women relate to our bodies. If you've ever felt like a hormonal rollercoaster was running your life (hi, midlife queens!), this convo is your permission...

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In this heartfelt episode, I take you on a powerful metaphorical and literal ride—up the steep hills of Monte Albán and deep into the valleys of the unknown. From a spontaneous bike trip to spiritual insights, I reflect on how embracing uncertainty can lead to the most freeing, joyful, and expansive experiences in our lives.


In this episode, I talk about:

  •  A real-life adventure that revealed a powerful lesson about fear and ...
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Host Note: This talk was a real gift for me because I’ve struggled with this for decades. I learned and understood so much about myself in this talk, and I hope and trust that will help you stop hiding and embrace your true self!

In this powerful episode of The Midlife Butterfly Podcast, I sit down with the luminous Andrea Karlovich—a somatic spiritual counselor and soul alchemist—to explore what it truly means to stop hid...

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