In this episode I dive into what I’m calling “The Great Cosmic Twist” — because the midlife we were sold? It doesn’t look like what many of us are actually living. No sudden red sports car. No dramatic sky‑diving moment. Instead, a nervous system in recovery. A soul asking: Is this all there is?If you’re in your 40s or 50s, maybe you’ve ticked the boxes: career, family, roles. Yet something's stirring. Maybe you’re looking at your life and wondering: Who am I really? What do I want next?I share deeply from my own life — the car accident that shook me, the burnout, the shift from full throttle to slower rhythm. I talk about the conditioning that shaped our early lives (culture, family, expectations) and the emergence of a deeper, soul‑led impulse that wants more than survival.You’ll hear about:The narrative around midlife we absorb (and often reject)How the inner “nudge” starts, even when everything looks “fine”

The interplay of roles, identity, bodies, hormones, and timeWhy rest, slowing down, curiosity, and presence are not luxury — they’re essentialAnd how midlife isn’t the end of the story — it’s the opening of a new oneIf you’re ready to question the “should”, honour what’s real for you, and begin living more aligned with your truth — you’re in the right place. Grab a cuppa. Let’s get real.(Includes invitation to subscribe, set up a session with me, and join my “Change, Grow & Transform” programmes.)🕒 Timestamps & Key Topics00:10 – Intro: “Midlife or The Great Cosmic Twist”01:00 – The myth of the midlife “red sports car”02:20 – Exhaustion, roles, expectations: what many women carry03:35 – My story: car accident at 50, nervous system shock05:02 – 40s‑50s shifts: reviewing career, identity, life stage07:15 – My path: retraining, coaching, yoga, holistic well‑being09:52 – The “nudge” phase: when you sense something needs to change11:24 – Conditioning: culture, family beliefs, your early self‑image13:47 – Midlife myths vs. midlife reality15:38 – Slowing down: rest, presence, noticing your body17:10 – Creative impulses, curiosity, stepping out of comfort zone19:12 – The blocks: trauma patterns, people‑pleasing, over‑functioning21:30 – What does a soul‑led life feel like?23:50 – Navigating hormones, health, body changes25:30 – The day‑to‑day: ordinary and sacred both matter27:08 – Invitation: join the “Change, Grow & Transform” 30‑day programme28:31 – How to connect: counselling, sessions, further work29:40 – Closing: Tune in, bring your body, your story, your rest30:20 – Outro✅ Call to ActionIf this episode spoke to you, please like and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes in this series.Ready for deeper support? Visit https://melaniegabbienterprises.com/b...to explore my Bronze, Silver and Gold tier coaching offers or book a free consultation.Bring your curiosity. Bring your weariness. This is the space to begin again.A soulful space for men and women navigating change, transition ,healing, and self-discovery. Through raw reflections, deep conversations, and spiritual insights. I share stories from the road, emotional awakenings, and tools to help you reconnect with your truth, power, and joy. My podcast section is designed to go deeper with ordinary individuals and professionals in both the clinical and holistic wellbeing fields .#MidlifeTransformation #WomenOver40 #SoulLedLife #EgoVsSoul #SlowDownMidlife #InnerNudge #MidlifeIdentity #NervousSystemRecovery #TraumaToTransformation #CreativeMidlife #HolisticWellbeing #ChangeGrowTransform