Midlife Spirituality Project: Guiding 40+ women toward Connection, Inner Peace & Purpose

A grounded exploration of Ishvara Pranidhana, yoga philosophy, and why surrender is not giving up, but the final step that allows manifestation to unfold with more peace, alignment, and trust. This episode completes Katie’s three-part exploration of manifestation through the lens of yoga philosophy, and it may be the most misunderstood — and most liberating — part of all: surrender. In the first e...

A grounded and spiritually mature exploration of desire, yoga philosophy, and how to discern what is truly aligned in midlife. What do you really want—and how do you know the difference between a soul desire and an ego desire? In midlife, this question becomes harder to avoid. The goals, identities, and ambitions that once motivated you may no longer satisfy, and many popular manifestation techniq...

In this episode, Katie Farinas explores manifestation in a grounded, embodied way—breaking it down into something that is simple, though not always easy . Katie explains how manifestation works through the combined power of attention and intention , and why where we place our awareness directly shapes our lived experience. She outlines five key areas to focus on for 2026— health, relationships, wo...

A thoughtful conversation about intuition, spiritual guidance, healing, and how to deepen self-trust by listening more closely to your body, your inner knowing, and the messages that arise within. In this illuminating episode, Katie Farinas sits down with Katie Beecher, licensed professional counselor, medical and spiritual intuitive, and author of Heal From Within , for a deeply honest conversati...

In this Substack Live conversation, Katie Farinas is joined by fellow midlife coach Sue McCreedie to explore the powerful difference between setting goals and living from soul-aligned intentions . Both Katie and Sue share their journeys from medical professionals into midlife coaching, and why the new year is a natural inflection point —a time to reflect, release, and consciously choose what we wa...

In this episode, Katie helps you navigate the holiday season with more clarity, grounding, and energy. Building on the idea of energy hygiene , she shares how daily energy maintenance is just as essential as caring for your physical health. Simple practices like pausing, walking, or breathing mindfully can help you stay centered even when life feels overwhelming. Katie also opens up about a deeply...

Have a burning question? Come one the show for Insight Seat: Dharma Dialogues . Where you can get free coaching on your question and help others by sharing your story. In this deeply insightful episode, Katie and Britt dive into the transformative world of energy hygiene , Reiki healing , and intuitive wellness practices . Britt—a Reiki Master, artist, and therapist —shares her journey into energy...

Sign up for a clarity call to see if dharma coaching is right for you. Receive gently weekly guidance on your journey home to yourself by signing up for my newsletter. Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to my Substack page for weekly blog posts. In this episode, we explore how the yoga principle of **Sthira & Sukha—steadiness and ease—offers a powerful roadmap for navigating holiday overwhelm, stre...

A powerful live coaching session on intuition, self-trust, and learning to hear your inner voice beneath fear, overthinking, and external pressure. In this powerful live coaching episode, Katie guides Megan Tobler through an intuitive exploration of self-trust, visibility, purpose, and learning to hear the inner voice beneath fear and overthinking. If you’ve ever questioned your intuition, struggl...

A powerful conversation on scarcity mindset, emotional healing, financial self-trust, and creating a healthier relationship with money in midlife. In this deeply insightful episode, Katie sits down with Shannon Ryan, a seasoned wealth advisor with more than 30 years of experience, for a powerful conversation about the emotional, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of money. Together, they expl...

In this episode, Katie explores how yoga philosophy, mindfulness, spirituality, and breathwork can help midlife women move beyond overwhelm and reconnect with peace in the present moment. If you’ve been feeling anxious, emotionally overloaded, mentally exhausted, or trapped in constant “doing” mode, this episode offers a powerful reframe: Overwhelm is not always a sign that you are failing. It is...

A soulful conversation about gratitude, nervous system regulation, and how opening to both giving and receiving can bring us back into abundance, peace, and connection. Gratitude is more than a fleeting feeling. It is a vibration, a practice, and a way of moving through the world that helps us shift from scarcity into abundance, from striving into presence, and from resistance into trust. In this...

A practical and empowering conversation about functional medicine, midlife health, menopause, nervous system regulation, and how women can become active partners in their own healing. In this enlightening episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Katie Farinas sits down with Andrea Nakayama, functional medicine expert and wellness advocate, to explore how functional medicine can support women’s hea...

A soulful episode about yoga philosophy, inner wisdom, and learning to recognize the guidance that is always available — within yourself, your body, your relationships, and the world around you. What if the guidance you are looking for is already all around you? In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , we explore the concept of the Universal Teacher — a timeless idea from yoga philosophy t...

In this episode, Katie explores the transformative practices of meditation and mindfulness—and why these practices are far more accessible, practical, and life-changing than many people believe. If you’ve ever thought: “I’m bad at meditation” “My mind is too busy” “I can’t sit still” or “Meditation just isn’t for me” this episode is for you. Katie breaks down some of the most common misconceptions...

Living with Courage: Resilience, Growth, and Embracing Your Authentic Self What does it really mean to live with courage? In this inspiring episode, Katie Farinas sits down with Terry Sidford —life coach, author, and TEDx speaker—to explore the power of resilience , the courage to step into the unknown, and the freedom that comes from embracing discomfort. Terry shares her transformative personal...

Ready to use this season as a time for transformation. Book a discovery call now! Want to get weekly insights into your inbox - sign up for The Midlife Guide. Wisdom, practices and stories to help you return to you. As autumn creeps in, nature begins its shift — and so do we. According to Ayurvedic wisdom , we are inextricably linked to the natural world. Whatever happens outside in nature is also...

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In this episode, Katie unpacks a thought-provoking quote from Yogiraj Achela: “What are you not seeing because you are seeing what you are seeing?” At first glance, it may feel puzzling. But as Katie shares her reflections—through the lens of parenting, change, and the passage of time—you’ll discover how this question challenges us to recognize blind spots and open our eyes to new possibilities. Y...

In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Katie explores the ancient concept of Dharma—our soul’s true purpose—and how it connects to living a meaningful, fulfilling life . She reflects on the cultural and environmental influences that shape us, often creating protective layers we may need to reevaluate in midlife, especially when we feel inner tension or a longing for deeper meaning. Throu...

What happens when the life you’ve built looks picture-perfect from the outside, but inside you’re struggling with depression, misalignment, and major life challenges like illness and heartbreak? In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Erica Carrico shares her deeply personal journey from being a free-spirited traveler to building a corporate career in Sydney—a life that left her battling...

📩 Join my newsletter for more tools and inspiration After 20 years as a bedside nurse, I made the difficult decision to walk away from a career that once felt like home. In this episode, I share my journey of letting go, overcoming fear, and finding peace even in the hardest seasons of life. You’ll learn why we cling to what no longer serves us, how our purpose can evolve over time, and a simple...

Sign up for my newsletter here! Related Episodes: 93: Who Are We Beyond The Roles We Play? 108: Redefining Success In Midlife Are you feeling stuck in hustle mode, burned out, or questioning your purpose? In this powerful and soul-stirring episode, Katie sits down with award-winning author and lifestyle mentor Rachel Brooks to talk about healing, self-discovery, and redefining success on your own...

Do you believe you live an abundant life? Is abundance about money, time, or success—or could it be something deeper? In this solo episode, I’m diving into what abundance really means and how many of us were raised in the vibration of scarcity without even realizing it. I share my own story of growing up in a home where resources felt limited, and how that shaped my early beliefs about what was po...