What if midlife is not a breakdown, but a return to the truth of who I really am? In this episode, I explore the story of Thecla and why her refusal to keep outsourcing her authority feels so powerful for women in midlife. I share how her story, along with other removed texts like the Gospel of Mary, has challenged me to ask a deeper question: not what I am supposed to believe, but what feels true.

I talk about why midlife is more than a hormonal or emotional transition. To me, it is also a spiritual shift. It is a season that asks me to slow down, get honest about what no longer fits, and begin building self-trust in small, consistent ways. This conversation is about listening to what is already rising inside of me and having the courage to live in alignment with it.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why midlife can be a spiritual awakening, not just a crisis
• What Thecla's story teaches me about inner authority
• How self-trust is built through small, aligned choices
• Why the cost of ignoring myself can be greater than change

Resources Mentioned:

The Girl Who Baptized Herself by Meggan Watterson: https://www.megganwatterson.com/the-girl

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