Edge of Real Podcast | Midlife Identity and Rediscovery

We explore how self-trust erodes through small betrayals, then rebuild it through nervous system regulation, compassionate reframes, and seven practical steps that create proof you can rely on yourself. 

• how self-trust erodes through people-pleasing and overthinking
• signals of lost self-trust such as overexplaining and decision paralysis
• energy, alignment, and why doubt repels what you want
• fear as self...

We take a hard, honest look at shame - the kind that tells you you’re the problem - and trade the old scripts for a new practice of self-return. Along the way, we unpack how culture taught many midlife women to internalize blame, explore why younger stories are reframing shame as something external, and draw strength from surprising places: the action-packed K‑pop Demon Hunters with a deeper message and Keely Jones’s refusal to car...

You now that quiet nudge you sometimes feel inside, that whisper that something just feels off? That heaviness in your body, flatness in your mood, or racing thoughts you can't quiet? These aren't random feelings - they're powerful signals that you've drifted out of alignment with your authentic self.

In this deeply reflective episode, we explore what it truly means to live in alignment and the subtle (...

Ever feel that familiar tightness in your chest when someone says something that pushes your buttons? That sensation isn't just discomfort, it's a doorway to profound personal growth.

Emotional triggers - we're taught to avoid them, manage them, or push them down. But what if these uncomfortable moments are actually powerful mirrors showing us exactly where we need to heal? In this deeply personal episode, I...

What happens when you stop waiting to become your future self and simply embody her right now? Discover the radical power of living as if you're already on the other side of transformation.

Most of us believe identity transformation happens after achievement - once we've lost the weight, gotten the degree, healed from heartbreak, or figured everything out. But what if this approach has it backward? Your identity ...

Midlife transitions often strip away roles that once defined us, leaving us questioning our identity and worth beyond titles like mother or wife.

• Society tends to assign women value based on what we do for others
• Roles like mother, wife, and caregiver become entwined with our sense of self
• These roles are parts of us but not our complete identity
• When roles change, we have the opportunity to rediscover ...

Reclaiming visibility in midlife means finally aligning the version of yourself the world sees with the woman you truly are inside. In this episode of Edge of Real, I share personal stories and practical tools to help you rediscover your identity, step into your authentic confidence, and embrace the power of becoming visible again.

Here’s what we’ll explore together:
 • The moment an acting coach’s simple question exposed how I ...

If you've ever felt lost between who you were and who you're becoming, this episode is for you. As women in midlife, we often find ourselves in this uncomfortable limbo, feeling lost and disconnected while simultaneously hungry for something more. We discuss that the uncomfortable place of uncertainty isn't a detour, it's precisely where transformation happens. Most of us have been taught that clarity equals com...

Ever have that uncomfortable feeling that you've tucked away parts of yourself to please others? You're not alone. In this revealing episode, I share the two pivotal moments that cracked me open and ultimately birthed this podcast.

First, a breakthrough therapy session where I realized my true self wasn't lost at all, just carefully hidden away for safekeeping. Then, the strange way Pinocchio's question...

Welcome to Edge of Real. Have you ever looked at your life and thought, "Is this really it? When did I disappear?" That feeling of something missing - something that needs to wake the hell up - is exactly what this podcast addresses. 

A podcast for women in their 40s, 50s and beyond who find themselves standing at the threshold of transformation, this podcast offers a rare authenticity. As a certified life coach,...