Midlife Purpose Project: Conversations for midlife women on mindfulness, mental health and spirituality

In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie explores the ancient concept of Dharma—our soul’s true purpose—and how it connects to living a meaningful, fulfilling life. She reflects on the cultural and environmental influences that shape us, often creating protective layers we may need to reevaluate in midlife, especially when we feel inner tension or a longing for deeper meaning.

Through her own journey of seeking purpose,...

What happens when the life you’ve built looks picture-perfect from the outside, but inside you’re struggling with depression, misalignment, and major life challenges like illness and heartbreak?

In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Erica Carrico shares her deeply personal journey from being a free-spirited traveler to building a corporate career in Sydney—a life that left her battling depression despite its shiny exterior...

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After 20 years as a bedside nurse, I made the difficult decision to walk away from a career that once felt like home. In this episode, I share my journey of letting go, overcoming fear, and finding peace even in the hardest seasons of life.

You’ll learn why we cling to what no longer serves us, how our purpose can evolve over time, and a simple journaling exercise to help you take ...

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Today I am joined by the author of one of my favorite books "Everyday Dharma". He is an two time best selling author, speaker, visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Storyteller and Host of the Amazon Prime Show Business Class.

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In this calming episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie guides you through a short but powerful Dharma talk and meditation to help you manage fear and anxiety in uncertain times. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news or stuck in a spiral of nervous system dysregulation, this is a resource you can return to again and again.

You’ll learn how fear can be a doorway to spiritual growth—and how t...

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In this powerful episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie dives deep into the concept of Dharma—your soul’s purpose—and how it shows up in every area of your life, from your work to your relationships and even your personal responsibilities.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to move forward, or unsure of what your next step is, this episode is for you. Katie explores:

• What Dharma really means (and why it’s more than just a j...

In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie explores how a dysregulated nervous system can block creativity, clarity, and your soul's purpose, or dharma, from shng through. She introduces Polyvagal Theory and breaks down the three nervous system states:

• Dorsal Vagal (shutdown, exhaustion)

• Sympathetic (anxiety, overwhelm)

• Ventral Vagal (calm, connection, clarity)

Katie shares simple tools to help you recognize yo...