Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual Journey

We riff on biohacking with a rapid-fire ratings game that cuts through hype and brings the focus back to unsexy fundamentals. From poop capsules to seed oils and statins, we map what actually works, what’s optional, and what to skip with clarity and humor. • gut health and daily bowel movements as foundation • cold plunge, sauna, red light, yoga, meditation ranked for real-life impact • wearables...

Ready to stop making your body the scapegoat and start building deep health that actually lasts? We welcome coach and Grace and Grit host Courtney Townley to reframe midlife as the renovation years—a time to clear the clutter, restore self-trust, and design a life that fits who you are now. With three decades in wellness, Courtney explains why rules and rigid plans fail and how self-leadership cre...

BONUS CONTENT WITHY COURTNEY TOWNLEY!!! Listen in as Courtney helps us understand the important role of decision making and how she handled it while writing her book. Let's Connect! Courtney Townley is a health and self-leadership coach, speaker, and host of the top-rated Grace & Grit podcast. She helps midlife women to cut through the noise of wellness culture and lead themselves with le...

Ready for a reboot that starts with rest instead of hustle? Jen kicks off season two by sharing her truth; sometimes the most powerful move is to hibernate, listen to your intuition, and let alignment find you. Jen's pause started after a pilgrimage to Egypt—into the Great Pyramid at 2 a.m., to sunrise by the Sphinx, and onto a wooden boat on the Nile under a blood moon—yet the heartbeat of t...

What if the scariest moments of your life were actually your training ground for love? We welcome author and guide Regan Caruthers to share the raw arc behind her memoir, Tragic Magic: a childhood steeped in meditation and mysticism, a nine-year-old’s choice to shut down her gifts, and a 27-year awakening that turned terror into courage and survival into service. One phone call of unconditional lo...

What happens when a devoted pastor of 20 years suddenly questions everything he's preached? Aaron Tomlinson's journey from Christianity to authentic spirituality offers a roadmap for anyone navigating the confusing terrain of religious deconstruction.  In our conversation, he courageously unpacks how the doctrine of original sin creates harmful distrust of our bodies and intuition, while...

Monica Rodgers joins the Halfway to Dead podcast to shatter the "trance of unworthiness" that keeps women from embracing their full power. A catalyst for awakening women, Monica shares how her own dark night of the soul at age 39 transformed her life, pushing her to question everything she'd been conditioned to believe about success, spirituality, and her own worth. The conversation...

Terry Tateossian's journey from struggling with emotional eating to shedding 80 pounds in her forties isn't just inspiring—it's a blueprint for anyone feeling defeated by midlife health challenges. The former immigrant who once found herself 80 pounds overweight and still wearing pregnancy clothes at age 37 now helps women reclaim their vitality through evidence-based approaches to...

Have you ever yearned for a place where spiritual connection isn't just accepted—it's the very foundation of the community? Tucked away on the shores of Cassadaga Lake in Western New York sits Lily Dale, America's oldest continuously operating spiritualist community and quite possibly the most energy-rich small town you'll ever experience. In this deeply personal episode, I tak...

When was the last time you truly celebrated your birthday? Not just with cake and presents, but with a deep recognition of its spiritual significance? In this enlightening conversation, I sit down with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, birthday coach and author of "How to Have a Happy Birthday," who reveals why our birthdays are far more than just annual milestones—they're powerful spiritual p...

Barbara is back!!! Have you ever felt that your spiritual journey doesn't fit neatly into the boxes others have created? You're not alone. In this deeply moving conversation, Barbara Burgess takes us on a breathtaking tour through decades of spiritual exploration, from her rigid Catholic upbringing to her transformative experiences at sacred sites across the globe. Barbara's story b...

What happens when a devoted Christian missionary who graduated from Moody Bible Institute discovers tools that transform his understanding of mind, belief, and spirituality? In this captivating conversation, Daryl Carlson shares his remarkable journey from religious devotion to spiritual liberation through neuro-semantic NLP. Daryl's story begins with a childhood commitment to Christianity th...

1 Year Anniversary Episode...PART 1 We're celebrating one year of the Halfway to Dead podcast with a look back at the profound conversations and insights that have emerged from our exploration of a midlife spiritual awakening. From healing modalities to physical wellness approaches, we've covered significant ground together while building a community across 76 countries. • Doing the work...

1 Year Anniversary Episode...PART 2 We explore the fascinating world of connecting with spirit and discovering our authentic selves through conversations with spiritual experts. This episode compiles wisdom from mediums, angel channels, and soul guides who reveal how developing intuition and embracing our spiritual gifts can transform our lives. • Heather Daniel explains spirit guides, angels, and...

BONUS CONTENT!!! Listen to what 2 AI (artificial intelligence) hosts have to say about Jen and her podcast. Stayed tuned...the 1 year anniversary episode drops tomorrow! Halfway To Dead Podcast Website Facebook Instagram email: Jen@HalfwayToDeadPodcast.com

Check out your Natal chart at Astro.com Have you ever wondered why midlife brings such dramatic shifts and transformations? The answer might be written in the stars.  Modern astrologer Tara Redfield takes us far beyond basic sun signs to reveal how our natal charts—cosmic snapshots captured at our precise birth moments—contain profound insights about our life's journey. This celestial bluepri...

Eavesdrop in on Jen's Natal Chart Reading with Tara Redfield!!! Tara Redfield is a certified modern astrologer and founder of Another Day Greener Astrology and co-host of the highly rated astrology podcast It’s a Sign! The Art of Alignment . She is also the author of the e-Book, The Best Time of Year for Your Career: How to Work with Astrology for Optimal Results . Based in Central Oregon, he...

Our midlife spiritual journey often calls us to explore beyond conventional healing methods. When therapy plateaus and we're still carrying emotional weight, what other paths might open doorways to deeper healing? Angela DeCraene joins us to illuminate the therapeutic potential of psilocybin journeys. As a psychotherapist completing her doctorate in integral and transpersonal psychology, Ange...

Tammi Janel takes us on a profound exploration of soul healing through plant medicine and intuitive guidance in this revealing conversation about midlife transformation. When faced with a serious medical diagnosis, Tammi didn't just seek physical treatment—she wanted to understand the energetic roots behind her tumor. This quest led her to psychedelic-assisted therapy, specifically psilocybin...

Eavesdrop in on Jen's Soul Reading with Tammi Janel!!! Tammi Janel is an animal communicator, intuitive healer & entrepreneur totally obsessed with inspiring you to connect deeply with our animal companions, the land we walk on & our own Soul's journey for a rich and fulfilling life.  Dedicated to helping you transform your connection to Soulful relationships with yourself, your...

What happens when the religious framework you've known your entire life no longer feels true? Beth Rockert, raised as a pastor's kid in a strict evangelical Christian household, courageously shares her spiritual coming-out story and the winding path that led her to a more authentic relationship with the divine. Beth's journey began unexpectedly through physical healing. After suffer...

Eavesdrop in on more of my convo with Beth!!!  Beth Rockert is a CYT-200 yoga instructor, PMP-certified professional, and co-founder of The Om Well Collective Yoga and Wellness Center in Kankakee, IL. With 37 years of experience in Corporate America, Beth understands firsthand the stresses of professional life and is passionate about helping others find balance through yoga. She loves working with...

Cannabis might not be what immediately comes to mind when thinking about solutions for menopause symptoms, but this powerful plant is proving to be exactly what millions of midlife women need. With one in four women already turning to it for relief, cannabis offers natural alternatives to pharmaceutical options that often come with unwanted side effects. In this eye-opening conversation with Ellen...

Are you caught in a cycle of endless hustle, feeling disconnected from yourself and struggling to remember why you started your business in the first place? You're not alone. The burnout epidemic is hitting midlife women particularly hard, but energy expert Cindy "Cin" Meckler offers a revolutionary approach to breaking free. In this transformative conversation, Cin shares her perso...

When a podcast interview goes terribly wrong, it becomes the perfect opportunity to get crystal clear about what truly matters on our spiritual journey. In this unexpected solo episode, I share the raw, real experience of having to stop an interview and dismiss a guest who revealed deeply problematic views that conflicted with everything my podcast stands for. This challenging moment prompted me t...