The Magic in the Middle

Send us Fan Mail The pause is not a break from your life. It is where your life actually begins. In this science-rich, deeply personal episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah explores what happens in your brain and body when you finally stop. Not slow down. Stop. And why that single act, backed by neuroscience, is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health, your clarity, your joy...

Send us Fan Mail You are being called right now. Can you hear it? Not the to do list. Not the notifications. Not the rushing and the busy and the go go go. Something deeper. Something quieter. Something that has been waiting, patiently and lovingly, for you to stop long enough to feel it. In this soul-stirring, deeply intimate episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah shares a spontaneous midday d...

Send us Fan Mail You have heard the saying show people how you want to be treated. But what if you took that one step further and showed the universe? In this warm, luminous, and deeply personal episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah shares the simple daily rituals that have shifted her energy from a lifetime of feeling abandoned, unworthy, and alone to feeling celebrated, supported, and deeply...

Send us Fan Mail You have the track record. You have the experience. You have done hard things before. So why does that voice inside still whisper that you are not enough? In this deeply illuminating episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah sits down with her friend, executive coach, and clinical hypnotherapist Sabine Lehner, founder of Turnaround Practice in Australia, for a conversation that go...

Send us Fan Mail That panic you feel right before you take the next step? That voice saying who do you think you are? That is not a stop sign. That is proof you are growing. In this episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah gets beautifully raw and real about her own nervous system, sharing the panic that still visits her as she steps deeper into this podcast, this work, and the next greatest vers...

Send us Fan Mail You came into this world pure, whole, and worthy of love. No conditions. No performance required. Somewhere along the way, someone forgot to tell you that. In this deeply healing episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah takes you on a guided inner child journey unlike anything you may have experienced before. Not back into the pain. Not to relive what hurt. But into the arms of t...

Send us Fan Mail It was Easter Sunday. Sarah woke up feeling sad, heavy, and off. Not exactly the energy of resurrection. But what happened next was exactly that. In this intimate, soul-baring episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah shares a deeply personal Easter morning practice that started as one thing and became something she never expected. She sat down to write about how she was feeling,...

Send us Fan Mail What if you stopped putting fun on hold until life felt easier and you have more time? What if research says fun is not a luxury at all, but one of the most restorative tools you have? In this conversation-packed, science-rich episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah sits down with Mike Rucker, PhD, behavioral scientist, author of The Fun Habit , and fellow Chapman University alu...

Send us Fan Mail What if the most powerful healing tool you have is already inside you, costs nothing, and works even when you fake it? In this joyful, science-packed, and deeply moving episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah sits down with twin sisters Sarah Routman and Rachael Siegelman, authors of "Discover the Power of Laughter:  Jump Start Your Journey to Health and Joy " a book 1...

Send us Fan Mail You planted the seeds. You nurtured and tended them. And now, in May, it is time to bloom. In this deeply integrative episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah brings together everything she has been teaching since February, 2026, weaving the wisdom of Penny Makris' intuitive calendar into one beautiful, cohesive tapestry. If you have been following along, this episode is you...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you're longing for isn't out there somewhere, it's already living inside you wanting to emerge? This is the episode Sarah has been building toward. And she's not just going to tell you, she's going to take you there. In this deeply experiential episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah guides you through a powerful mind-body process that...

Send us Fan Mail What if the way your day unfolds has less to do with circumstance… and more to do with what you choose to observe? In this episode, Sarah explores the powerful intersection between quantum awareness and everyday life, what physicists call the observer effect, and how your focus quietly shapes your reality. You’ll discover: • Why you are not a victim of your circumstances • How shi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you were finally expanding… stepping into something bigger… and then suddenly pulled back? Right when things are about to shift. Right when you’re close. Right when your breakthrough is within reach. In this deeply honest episode of The Magic in the Middle , Sarah explores why your nervous system often contracts at the exact moment you’re about to grow. Wha...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or burned out this episode is an invitation to pause. In this guided episode, Sarah shares a Qigong-inspired breathing and visualization practice to help balance stress, calm the nervous system, and restore inner peace. ✨ In this episode: Breathing techniques for stress and anxiety Yin-yang balance for emotional health A guided golde...

Send us Fan Mail You planted the seeds in March. Now comes the most important part — tending them like your life depends on it. Because it does. In this episode of The Magic in the Middle , Sarah brings you into April with the guiding wisdom of the intuitive calendar created by beloved community artist Penny Makris . And the timing couldn't be more perfect. With the equinox behind us and the...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever said, “I don’t have time for myself” — and kept pushing through? What if that’s not productivity… but abandonment? In this powerful episode of The Magic in the Middle , Sarah shares a profound realization about the subtle ways we abandon ourselves every day. From skipping rest to ignoring intuition, from rushing through life to putting ourselves last, these habits sl...

Send us Fan Mail The angel won. And this is what she said. It started as an ordinary morning, Sarah in bed, moving from theta to alpha, choosing what to observe for the day. Then the debate began. One voice said you have to stay informed. The other said you are the informer. You are the creator. You decide. What flooded in next became one of the most electrifying episodes of The Magic in the Middl...

Send us Fan Mail The equinox is not just a date on the calendar, it's a message your body has already received. In this special episode of The Magic in the Middle, Sarah explores the profound wisdom of Qigong's five-element system and what the changing seasons mean for your energy, your emotions, and your healing. Whether you're in the Northern Hemisphere stepping into the vibrant a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Magic in the Middle , Sarah Adams Marr Dumas shares a powerful reminder that life is not meant to be lived in constant seriousness or struggle. We came here to learn, to create, and to play. Through reflection, spiritual insight, and grounded science, this episode explores the idea that joy and playfulness are not luxuries but essential states that help life...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling small, insignificant, or triggered doesn’t mean something is wrong with you, it means something is ready to heal. In this deeply supportive episode, Sarah guides you through a powerful energetic visualization designed to release emotional triggers without reliving the past . You don’t need to analyze it. You simply allow your system to let it go. ✨ Inside this episode: Wh...

Send us Fan Mail Posted on 3/3 at 3PM, this special March episode arrives during a powerful seasonal shift and on the heels of a recent lunar eclipse a time of illumination, reset, and new beginnings. March is about sowing and planting . Not just in the garden. In your mind. In your nervous system. In your energetic field. In this special episode, Sarah shares how to consciously plant the seeds of...

Send us Fan Mail The Fire Horse only arrives once every 60 years — and its energy is bold, fast-moving, and powerful. If you’ve been feeling more driven, emotional, inspired, or ready to take action…you are tuning into something real. This is a year of acceleration. In this episode, Sarah shares how to ride this powerful momentum without losing your center and how to stay balanced, grounded, and w...

Send us Fan Mail The world feels intense right now, and you might be wondering how to stay grounded without shutting down. In this episode, Sarah shares a powerful reminder: your inner world matters more than you think . Through mindfulness and energetic awareness, you’ll explore how choosing peace within yourself becomes a meaningful way to impact the world. ✨ In this episode: Energy awareness a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever done “everything right” only to watch something fall apart anyway? In this episode, Sarah speaks directly to the moment when loss, disappointment, or sudden change cracks you wide open and invites a powerful reframe: what if this isn’t punishment, but elevation? You’ll explore how releasing what no longer matches your frequency creates space for what’s trying to emer...

Send us Fan Mail What if the anxiety you’ve been trying to push away isn’t your enemy — but a messenger? In this episode of The Magic in the Middle , Sarah gently explores a radically compassionate idea: that anxiety, fear, or feeling “not enough” may be pointing you toward your greatest expansion. You’ll be guided through a grounding, reflective process to safely meet what’s showing up in your bo...