In this deeply honest and grounded solo episode, Mel invites you into a conversation about midlife as it really is — not the version we were sold. She reflects on what she didn't know, what she’s learned, and the surprising layers that have unfolded in the past few years of her life.We’ll explore:The awakening of “who am I now?” when familiar roles shiftHow our bodies and nervous systems speak long before our minds pay attentionThe changing nature of friendships, identity, creativity, and rhythmWhy midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a convergence of what you’ve lived and what’s now possible

Mel pulls from her 25+ years in mental health, wellness, yoga and coaching: the burnout, the car accident, the slowing down, the camper‑van explorations — and writes a new map for navigating this stage of life.This is for the woman in her 40s or 50s (or approaching) who senses something stirring, who’s not sure what’s next — and is ready to give herself permission to feel, reflect, and begin again.(Includes an invitation to subscribe, connect, join the “Change, Grow & Transform” program, and book a session.)🕒 Timestamps & Key Topics00:06 – Intro: Why this series now01:00 – My background in mental health & wellbeing (25+ years)02:20 – What I used to focus on: prevention, well‑being, work, career03:14 – The tipping point: noticing more talk about midlife around 202104:30 – The narrative we were sold: “10 years of hell,” “change your habits,” menopause panic05:40 – My story: car accident at 50, memory loss, nervous system shock07:15 – Realising I’d had to reassess multiple times: career, body, roles08:45 – What “midlife” actually looks & feels like — empty nest, space, identity shift10:10 – The deeper themes: motherhood, work, culture, conditioning11:30 – 12 key discoveries I’ve made about midlife (starting now…)12:00 – #1: Your children leaving ≠ emptiness (reframe)13:50 – #2: You might feel invisible — and oddly relieved15:30 – #3: Creativity doesn’t require perfection17:00 – #4: Resentment is a signal, not a failure18:30 – #5: Time feels strange — faster & slower20:00 – #6: You may feel done, but you’re not broken21:30 – #7: Joy becomes quieter — but deeper23:00 – #8: Your body starts speaking — listen24:30 – #9: Friendships change — grief and gratitude can coexist26:00 – #10: Your “stuff” doesn’t vanish — it shape‑shifts27:30 – #11: Authority/roles drop away — who you are under the roles29:00 – #12: Midlife isn’t a death sentence — it’s a doorway30:20 – Practical check‑ins & reflections you can start today31:45 – Invitation to join my 30‑day “Change, Grow & Transform” journey33:00 – How to connect & book a session with me33:40 – Closing thoughts & thank you🏷 Hashtags (for social media)#MidlifeTransformation #WomenOver40 #MidlifeJourney #SoulLedLife #EgoVsSoul #CreativityInMidlife #NervousSystemRecovery #BurnoutToBreakthrough #ChangeGrowTransform #MidlifeIdentity✅ Call to ActionIf this episode resonated, please like and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes in the Midlife series.Ready for deeper support? Visit [your website/link] to explore my Bronze, Silver and Gold tier offers and book a free consultation.Bring your curiosity. Bring your tired body. This is the space to begin again.If you like, I can also prepare social media caption suggestions, thumbnail title ideas, and Instagram Story prompts tied to this episode. Would you like that?