The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions

The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions

Are you experiencing a Career or Life Transition, and are asking yourself "What's Next"? Join Kavita Ahuja, Certified Career and Life Transitions Coach, and founder of It's My Time Now Coaching https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com/ as she gives her own wonderful insights and interviews incredible women across the globe will give you inspiration to rediscover who you really are, what you really want, and how to get there! You will learn how to overcome obstacles, find your true calling, and make your next chapter in life your best chapter ever. Reinvention doesn't mean giving up everything; it means rediscovering what has always been inside of you and bringing that out into the world. If not now, when? If would like to dive deeper into how Kavita can help you make your vision for yourself a reality, book a complimentary consultation with Kavita here: https://imtncoach.com/bu-pc-bc-ka

Episodes

February 9, 2026 25 mins

What if the quiet dissatisfaction you’ve been feeling isn’t a problem to fix - but a signal pointing you toward your next Ikigai?


Many accomplished women reach a point where life looks “successful” on paper, yet something inside feels off. In this powerful re-release, Kavita Ahuja revisits one of the most downloaded conversations on the podcast with Francesc Miralles, co-author of Ikigai: Japan’s Secret to a Long and Happy Life...

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Have you ever thought, “Nothing’s wrong, but something just feels... off”?

You’re doing all the right things - showing up, performing, checking off responsibilities - yet something still feels off. If you're navigating midlife and wondering why progress feels heavy or hollow, this episode delivers a gentle but powerful wake-up call. It’s not about burnout. It’s about misalignment.

Many high-achieving women in midlife reach a qui...

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Are You Feeling Stuck in your Career or Life - or Is It Something Deeper?

 Do you ever feel like you're going through the motions - successful on the outside, but silently unfulfilled inside?

If you're feeling stuck, drained, uninspired, or like your life no longer fits who you've become, you're not alone. This episode dives into why the quiet ache of unfulfillment isn’t a failure - it’s a signal that yo...

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 Are you feeling confused or stuck in your career or life, even though you're doing everything "right"?

This episode dives into why smart, capable women often feel unsettled during transitions - not because they’re broken or lost, but because they’re in a powerful, often misunderstood phase of growth. 

If you’ve been pushing for clarity and getting nowhere, this conversation offers a new perspective that could change e...

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Are you feeling lost in a major life or career shift - like something’s changed, but you can’t quite name what’s next?

Whether it’s an unexpected layoff, menopause, retirement, divorce, or simply a quiet inner voice asking, “Is this still right for me?”, this episode is for you. Most people don’t struggle because they lack motivation - they struggle because they skip the most vital step: rediscovering who they are now.


In this e...

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Are you successful on the outside - but quietly questioning everything on the inside?

If your life looks “right” but feels off, you’re not alone - and you’re not broken. This episode is for women who’ve achieved success but feel an internal shift they can’t ignore.

Midlife often brings a quiet nudge, asking you to pause and reflect - not push harder. This mini episode reframes that discomfort, offering clarity and compassion for the ...

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Are you feeling misaligned in your career even though everything “looks fine” on the outside?

This episode is for the woman who’s questioning what’s next in life or work - even after years of success. If you’re waking up tired, unmotivated, or quietly disengaged, you’re not alone. Discover why this phase of uncertainty isn’t a breakdown - it’s a signal.


In this episode you’ll discover:

  • The real reason why success on paper can...
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Are you successful on the outside but secretly wondering, “Is this all there is?”

If you’re a woman in midlife navigating career or life transitions, this mini episode speaks directly to that quiet restlessness so many of us feel - even when everything looks fine. It’s not a crisis - it’s a calling.

Discover how to start trusting the inner voice that’s been nudging you toward more meaning, fulfillment, and authenticity. Learn why fee...

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Have you ever felt like something’s missing - despite checking all the boxes of “success”? What if the key to fulfillment was a hidden gem inside you that’s been there all along?

So many high-achieving women hit midlife with restlessness, self-doubt, and a quiet knowing: “There must be more.” In this powerful conversation, host Kavita Ahuja and guest Sairan Aqrawi unpack how women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond can rediscover purpose...

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 Have you ever felt like nothing is wrong in your life - but something just feels off?

In this short but powerful episode, Kavita Ahuja explores a common but rarely addressed challenge women face during career & life transitions: the hidden energy drain that clouds clarity and purpose. If you're constantly trying to "figure it out" and feel like you're pushing without progress, this episode will help you unde...

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Have you ever felt that quiet sense of restlessness - like something’s shifting beneath the surface, but you’re not sure what comes next?

This episode speaks directly to those navigating the uncertain in-between phase of transitions - a time that often feels disorienting but holds incredible power for transformation. If you're struggling with direction after the holidays or wondering how to re-energize your purpose, this conver...

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Happy New Year!! 

Are you feeling stuck in the space between “what was” and “what’s next”? What if that discomfort is exactly where your Clarity and Reinvention begins?

 In this mini episode, Kavita Ahuja shares why you shouldn’t rush into resolutions this new year - and instead, honor the often-overlooked “in-between phase” of career and life transitions. If you’ve ever felt like clarity is just out of reach, this episode reveals ho...

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December 29, 2025 13 mins

Are you done being “Fine”? Or is it time to step into something greater?

As the year ends and a new one begins, many of us feel pressure to feel hopeful - but what if you're not? This episode invites you to pause and reflect on what you truly want, and why “fine” might be the most dangerous place to stay stuck.

In this reflective and deeply personal solo episode, host Kavita Ahuja invites you to explore the discomfort that comes...

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Merry Christmas!

What if the Clarity you’ve been searching for isn’t something you need to figure out - but something you need to finally listen to?

As the year comes to a close, many women in midlife find themselves quietly reflecting: What’s next for me? This mini episode meets you in that in-between space - when the noise slows down and your inner voice starts to whisper. If you’re navigating uncertainty in your career, identity, ...

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If you’ve been asking yourself “What’s next for me?” - in this episode is part of our Reinvention Series for 2026, we explore a powerful - but often overlooked - path to reinvention: learning to listen to your inner guidance when logic alone isn’t enough.

We are joined by  Ragini Shah, a research scientist and author of Soul Language. Together, we explore how inner guidance can show up during times of transition - and why ignoring i...

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Are you feeling out of alignment or wondering why your Energy is so off - even though life seems “fine” on the surface?

In this mini episode from the 2026 Reinvention Series, we explore how paying attention to your Energy can gently guide you back to your Ikigai, especially if you’ve been feeling tired, misaligned, or unsure of what’s next.

This isn’t about fixing your life or making a big decision.
 It’s about noticing the subtl...

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If you’ve been feeling a quiet sense of misalignment or restlessness, this episode will help you understand why - and how Ikigai guides you through your career or life transitions.

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • How to identify the subtle signs of misalignment and what they really mean about your next chapter.
  • Real stories of women who reignited their creativity and reclaimed their energy by reconnecting with long-forg...
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Are you craving clarity as you move into 2026 - but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what your next step should be?

These three simple energy shifts may be the key to unlocking your Ikigai and reconnecting with the person you’re becoming.

 As 2026 approaches, many people find themselves craving clarity, meaning, and a sense of direction - but often feel stuck in uncertainty. This episode explores how subtle shifts in your energy...

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If you’re sensing a new chapter ahead - or you’re craving more meaning, clarity, and alignment - this episode is for you.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Kavita Ahuja shares the three most transformative lessons she’s learned from coaching women in career and life transitions this past year. These powerful insights will resonate deeply if you’ve ever felt lost, unsupported, or unsure of your next step. Whether you're navigating...

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If you’ve been searching for clarity, purpose, or your Ikigai heading into 2026, there may be something blocking you that you haven’t noticed yet: the emotional mask you’ve been wearing for years.


 In this mini episode, Kavita Ahuja explores how identities built around competence, perfectionism, and over-performance once kept us safe - but now quietly keep women stuck in career and life transitions. You’ll hear why your real di...

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