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

Katie welcomes her friend and returning guest, Stacey Uhrig, for another deeply insightful conversation—this time diving into Mel Robbins’ viral new book, The Let Them Theory. Together, they unpack the powerful message behind the movement: letting go of control, learning to regulate our nervous systems, and choosing peace over people-pleasing.

In this episode, Katie and Stacey explore:

• Why “letting them” is so hard for so many of...

As we reach midlife, many of us carry a lifetime of stories, scars, and beliefs that feel like truth—but what if they’re not? In this episode, Katie explores how our past experiences—particularly the painful ones—shape our present reality and often keep us stuck. This is the power of the negativity bias, and it's quietly directing your life from the shadows.

But here's the good news: You can break free.

Katie introduces the transform...

In this heartfelt and practical episode, Katie Farinas shares a deeply personal and powerful session titled "Finding Peace in Turbulent Times." With the world feeling increasingly chaotic, Katie invites listeners to explore peace not as something passive or external—but as a powerful inner resource we can access at any time.

Drawing on yogic philosophy, nervous system regulation tools, and her own story of healing from chronic migra...

Feeling Stuck in Midlife? Find Purpose & Fulfillment with Tamara Cortoos

Midlife can feel like a crossroads—filled with self-doubt, career shifts, and questions about what’s next. But what if midlife isn’t about starting over, but about evolving into the fullest version of yourself?

In this episode, I sit down with Tamara, founder of Midlife Crossroads Academy, to talk about the unique challenges women face in midlife and how to ...

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...

Are you craving deeper, more meaningfulrelationships—with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you?

In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Adam Dorsay to explore the 4 types of connection—

1. Self
2. Others
3. The world
4. Something greater

and why self-connection is the foundation for all of them.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✔️The 4 types of connection and how...

Midlife is a time of profound change—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you’ve ever felt lost or wondered, What’s next for me? Who am I now?, you’re not alone. This episode dives deep into midlife transformation, self-discovery, and how to find purpose in this new season of life.

✅ The science of midlife brain changes and how they impact your identity and emotions.
✅ Why midlife can feel disorienting—and how to turn this in...

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Bob Healey is not your typical yoga teacher. A former punk rock frontman turned business executive, philanthropist, and congressional candidate, Bob brings a unique perspective to living a purpose-driven life. As a husband, father, and lifelong seeker, he discovered that yoga isn’t just about perfecting a handstand—it’s about finding deep meaning, ancient wisdom, and a life of service.

Through his journey—from boardrooms to yoga mat...

✨ Special Giveaway! ✨I’m hosting a fun challenge to help spread the word about the podcast. There are two ways to win!

1️⃣ Rate & review the show.

2️⃣ Send me a screenshot of your review and be entered to win one of these 3 prizes:

☕ A Starbucks gift card

🧘‍♀️ A custom meditation designed just for you

✨ A free breakthrough coaching session with me

OR...fill out this survey and be entered to win the same three prizes! If you do both...

✨ Special Giveaway! ✨I’m hosting a fun challenge to help spread the word about the podcast.Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Rate & review the show.

2️⃣ Send me a screenshot of your review.You’ll be entered to win one of these 3 prizes:

☕ A Starbucks gift card

🧘‍♀️ A custom meditation designed just for you

✨ A free breakthrough coaching session with me

Ready to tune into your inner guidance? Let’s go!

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In this episode, we’re exploring one of life’s most important and powerful questions: What does your soul truly want? If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will guide you back to your inner compass—the quiet wisdom that lives within each of us.

We’ll talk about how to get still enough to hear your higher self, how to shift from focusing on lack to inviting abundance, and how to move beyond e...

Hi friends, welcome back to the podcast! I’m thrilled to share this deeply insightful conversation I had with Stacey Uhrig, a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach who has a gift for breaking down the complexities of developmental trauma into something we can all understand and work with.

In this episode, Stacey and I explore how our childhood patterns and core beliefs influence our lives—and how we can heal and transform them to find gre...

We are back with a dharma talk and meditation for our Discovering Your North Star Series. Who are you beyond the roles you play? In this episode, Katie Farinas explores the journey of self-discovery and how to connect with your higher self beyond labels and life experiences.

She guides a powerful meditation for self-awareness and shares insights on how to build a soul-aligned life. Whether you’re feeling lost, seeking clarity, or wa...

How can you use intuition, spirituality, and manifestation to shape your reality? In this powerful conversation,Katie Farinas sits down withAllison Sutter—spiritual teacher, author, and mentor to other spiritual teachers—to explore the role o fintuition, visualization, and mindset shifts in unlocking your full potential.

🌟What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How to tune into yourintuition in a noisy world
✔️ Whymanifestation...

Welcome to the first episode in our new four-part minisode series, Finding Your North Star: A Guide to Reconnecting with Your Inner Compass and Life Purpose. If you've ever felt lost, uncertain, or disconnected from your true self, this series will help you rediscover clarity, peace, and purpose. Today, we explore how to tap into your inner wisdom—your intuitive guide that leads you toward fulfillment. Through mindfulness, meditati...

In this inspiring episode of Mom on the Verge, Katie is joined by Dr. Laurel Mellin, a health psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). Together, they explore how rewiring the brain’s emotional circuits can lead to a life of joy, resilience, and purpose.

In this episode of Mom on the Verge, host Katie Farinas uncovers the power of interoception—your body’s ability to sense its internal state—and why it’s essential for emotional health. Learn how developing body awareness can help you regulate emotions, strengthen your intuition, and create a deeper connection to yourself.