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Midlife Butterfly: Self-Discovery, Women Empowerment & Life Transitions

Midlife isn’t just a phase—it’s a powerful catalyst for transformation. Whether you’re navigating divorce, an identity crisis, a breakup, feeling lost, a spiritual awakening, empty nest syndrome, moving to a new city or country, or grief—this chapter of life is calling you to heal, grow, and reinvent yourself.


I’m Kena Siu, your host and Self-Love & Empowerment Guide, and I’m here to help you embrace midlife as a time of expansion, self-discovery, and joy.


Join me and my guests as we share personal stories, mindset shifts, self-care practices, and spiritual tools to support you on your journey. Midlife is not the end—it’s a new beginning. It’s time to prioritize yourself, reclaim your power, and create life on your own terms.


Follow and listen for inspiration, healing, and practical steps to transform your life from simply surviving to fully thriving.


You are the creator of your life. Let’s co-create together so you can spread your wings and fly.


Much love 💜,
Kena Siu

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Episodes

#27 Trusting the Unknown: Embracing Life's Uncertainty

In this solo episode we explore our relationship with uncertainty and why embracing the unknown is essential for personal growth and freedom. Trusting life's uncertainty requires integrating body, mind, and soul while releasing our need for control. And that’s the point. Midlife is your time to take the wheel, even if you only see a few kilometers ahead. It's about reclaiming your power , letting go of the noise, and coming back home to your body, mind, and soul In This Episode, You’ll Hear Why ...

Jul 09, 202546 minEp. 27

#26 Feminine Awakening Through Peri/Menopause with Luce Beaulieu

Hey beautiful, What if menopause wasn’t an ending... but your wild, sacred rebirth? This week’s conversation is an initiation into that very truth. I’m joined by the magnetic and deeply embodied Luce Beaulieu , a midlife priestess, feminist powerhouse, and coach guiding women through the holy fire of menopause. Together, we dismantle outdated beliefs around aging, sex, and desire—and open the door to something much juicier: pleasure as power, intimacy as liberation, and aging as your erotic awak...

Jul 02, 202558 minEp. 26

#25 - The Intentional Midlife Woman: She Chooses How She Feels Each Day

Ever catch yourself rushing through the motions, waiting for the weekend, or wondering why life feels so...meh? In this raw and reflective episode, I open up about what it really means to live intentionally—not perfectly, but truthfully. I share the morning practices that changed my energy, how I broke free from autopilot, and why setting daily intentions has become my anchor. This one’s an invitation to slow down, breathe deeper, and remember: you’re not here to survive—you’re here to live. Tun...

Jun 24, 202529 minEp. 25

#24 - The Power of Worthiness Beyond Confidence with Dana Hunter Fradella

In this juicy episode of Midlife Butterfly , we dive deep into the sacred difference between confidence and worthiness with my dear friend and podcast sister Dana Hunter Fradella. Dana is a powerhouse of joy, truth, and awakening, and this conversation will absolutely stir your soul. If you’ve ever wondered why success doesn’t always feel fulfilling, or why you’re still doubting yourself after doing all the things—this one’s for you. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: The sneaky difference between co...

Jun 17, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 24

#23 - Love Doesn’t Hurt—Self-Abandonment Does: Healing Heartbreak & Reclaiming Joy

In this powerful solo episode, Kena Siu unravels a belief that many of us have carried for far too long: “Love hurts.” But what if that’s not true? What if what really hurts are the attachments, conditions, expectations, and the ways we abandon ourselves trying to be loved? Midlife woman, if you’re walking through the sacred in-between—divorce, loss, reinvention, or awakening—this episode is your call to reclaim your sovereignty, rewrite your story, and return home to your truth. In This Episode...

Jun 10, 202534 minEp. 23

#22 - Healing Money Wounds in Midlife: Reclaim Your Self-Worth, Joy & Financial Freedom with Nadine Zumot

In this episode of Midlife Butterfly , I invite my money coach, Nadine Zumot, to the mic for a radically honest and healing conversation about money wounds, self-worth, and what it really takes to break free from inherited money stories. If you're a midlife woman navigating transitions—like divorce, career shifts, or spiritual awakening—and you're ready to reclaim your joy, worth, and power...this is for you. 💸✨ We go deep into the emotional and somatic roots of money trauma and how healing you...

Jun 03, 202551 minEp. 22

#21 - You’ve Always Belonged: A Midlife Woman’s Journey Back to Herself

In this soul-opening episode, I share a tender memory from my teenage years that planted the seed of a deep belief: I don’t belong . This story, small on the surface, but huge in impact, shaped how I showed up in life, relationships, and even my business. I unpack how that moment led me to become a lone wolf, to hide, to shrink… and how I’ve been gently unraveling that old truth to reclaim my worth, voice, and belonging. This one’s for the woman who’s ready to remember that she always belonged, ...

May 27, 202518 minEp. 21

#20 - From Force to Flow: Feminine Energy, Inner Child Healing & Manifestation with Raivon LeToyia

What if midlife isn't a crisis... but an invitation ? In this deeply raw and liberating conversation, I’m joined by the radiant Raivon LeToiya —a Manifesting Guide, Intuitive Bodyworker, and host of The Energetic Glow Up Podcast . Together, we dive into the sacred, messy, magical space of midlife awakening . This episode is for the woman who feels the pull to rediscover herself, reclaim her joy and sensuality, and finally feel whole—no more people-pleasing, no more pretending. Just realignment, ...

May 20, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 20

#19 - The Midlife Butterfly Effect: Navigating Change with Courage and Resilience

In this solo episode, I’m sharing raw, real, and radiant reflections from the heart of a woman who’s living and breathing the sacred transitions of midlife. From my return to Montreal to the full rebranding of my blissness from The Wellbeing Project to Midlife Butterfly , this episode is a juicy blend of storytelling, lessons, and soulful reminders that you are not alone in your unraveling or your rising. Whether you're in a cocooning season, dissolving an old identity, or just starting to sprea...

May 13, 202530 minEp. 19

#18 - The Hormone Map: Reclaiming Your Body, Power & Joy in Midlife

In this juicy and eye-opening episode of Midlife Butterfly , we’re talking hormones—those magical messengers that govern everything from your energy to your sex drive. I’m joined by the radiant Ashley Rocha, founder of Ladywell and herbalist on a mission to revolutionize how we women relate to our bodies. If you've ever felt like a hormonal rollercoaster was running your life (hi, midlife queens!), this convo is your permission slip to take your power back—with knowledge, compassion, and plant m...

Apr 29, 202551 minEp. 18

#17 - Afraid of the Unknown? Here’s How to Trust Your Next Chapter

In this heartfelt episode, I take you on a powerful metaphorical and literal ride—up the steep hills of Monte Albán and deep into the valleys of the unknown. From a spontaneous bike trip to spiritual insights, I reflect on how embracing uncertainty can lead to the most freeing, joyful, and expansive experiences in our lives. In this episode, I talk about: A real-life adventure that revealed a powerful lesson about fear and freedom How our need to “know” often limits what’s possible The mindset s...

Apr 22, 202522 minEp. 17

#16 - Discovering Who You Truly Are: Stop Hiding and Shine with Andrea Karlovich

Host Note: This talk was a real gift for me because I’ve struggled with this for decades. I learned and understood so much about myself in this talk, and I hope and trust that will help you stop hiding and embrace your true self! In this powerful episode of The Midlife Butterfly Podcast , I sit down with the luminous Andrea Karlovich—a somatic spiritual counselor and soul alchemist—to explore what it truly means to stop hiding and start living as your fully aligned, unapologetic self. We unpack ...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 16

#15 - How Lack of Self-Worth Silently Shapes Your Life (And How to Take Your Power Back)

In this empowering solo episode of Midlife Butterfly , Kena dives into the sneaky ways a lack of self-worth might be running your life without you even noticing. From people-pleasing to shrinking yourself in rooms, this is a loving wake-up call to midlife women who are ready to reclaim their joy , rewrite old programs , and live unapologetically aligned . Kena shares 3 practical mindset shifts you can start using right now to begin healing the unworthiness wound and coming back home to your trut...

Apr 08, 202511 minEp. 15

#14 - Sisterhood in Midlife: The Power of Female Connection

Female friendship isn't just a luxury—it's essential for our growth, healing, and transformation at midlife. In this extraordinary gathering, Kena welcomes five remarkable women from her podcasting community for a powerful conversation about sisterhood and connection. Through laughter, vulnerability, and profound insights, these women share their personal struggles with isolation, the competitive mindset many of us were conditioned to adopt, and the transformative power of finding your true trib...

Apr 01, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 14

#13 - Navigating Chaos & Coming Back to Center

Life isn’t just about love and light—it’s also about contrast, uncertainty, and the unexpected twists that shake us to our core. In this episode, we explore how to shift our perspective on contrast and use it as a tool for growth and expansion. Because life will always have duality—joy and sorrow, expansion and contraction—but what if instead of resisting it, we learned to navigate it with grace? Here’s what we dive into: Contrast as a Guide: How life’s ups and downs are not obstacles but invita...

Mar 25, 202515 minEp. 13

#12 - Boundaries That Empower You – with Tina Jett

In this episode, Kena sit down with the incredible Tina Jett, a transformational life coach, clarity catalyst trainer, and Reiki master, to dive deep into boundaries that empower you. We explore why midlife women struggle with setting boundaries, how people-pleasing is actually a form of self-betrayal, and why prioritizing yourself is the ultimate act of self-love. If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying no or feared disappointing others, this episode is for you! Key Points: Why boundaries are ess...

Mar 18, 202548 minEp. 12

#11 - You Were Never Broken: Embracing All Versions of You

What if every past version of you wasn’t something to fix, but a love letter guiding you home to yourself? In this episode of Midlife Butterfly , we dive deep into the illusion of brokenness and the truth of our wholeness. Midlife often brings a reckoning—old wounds, past identities, and beliefs resurface, making us feel fragmented. But here’s the truth: you have always been whole. Key Points: How society conditions us to believe we are broken—and why it’s a lie. Shifting from a mindset of separ...

Mar 11, 202516 minEp. 11

#10 - Reinventing Your Life During Grief with Angie Lisowski

What If Grief Is the Catalyst for Reinvention? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with the incredible Angelina Lisowski, a single mom of seven and host of Her Positive Legacy podcast. After the sudden passing of her husband, Angelina embarked on a journey of grief, transformation, and self-reclamation. We talk about loss, reinvention, and the power of stepping into a new version of yourself. Inside This Episode: How grief can be an initiation rather than an ending The turning point that led A...

Mar 04, 202546 minEp. 10

#9 - Not Giving a Fuck: Breaking Free from Societal Expectations

In this fiery and liberating episode, we are diving deep into what it truly means to not give a f* ck—not from a place of apathy, but from radical self-love and authenticity. We’re calling out societal expectations, those spoken and unspoken rules that dictate how women should live, love, and show up in the world. It’s time to ditch the guilt, reclaim our power, and start living a life that is truly ours. Joining me today are two incredible women, Celeste DiDona and Bey Carolina, who have boldly...

Feb 25, 202559 min

#8 - Rediscovering Yourself: Lessons from 47 Years of Inner Work

In this empowering episode Kena opens her heart and shares profound lessons learned through her inner work journey, just in time for her 47th birthday. Broadcasting straight from her bed at her mom’s place in Mexico, Kena invites listeners to explore the transformative power of self-discovery, self-love, and living fully aligned. Perfect for midlife women ready to rediscover themselves, reclaim their joy, and live unapologetically, this episode is raw, real, and packed with wisdom. Key Points: L...

Feb 18, 20251 hr 14 minEp. 8

#7 - Shift Your Perception, Heal Yourself

In this transformative solo episode of Midlife Butterfly , Kena explores how shifting your perception can unlock healing, self-discovery, and empowerment. Through insightful stories and practical examples, she invites you to see life through a new, liberating lens. Key Points: Perception vs. Perspective: Perception is raw sensory data; perspective is the mental filter shaped by experiences and beliefs. The Power of One Question: According to whom? Challenge old beliefs that may no longer serve y...

Feb 11, 202517 minEp. 7

#6 - From Loneliness to Enjoying Solitude

In this empowering episode, we explore the transformative journey from loneliness to enjoying solitude. Together with a wise and beautiful panel of women—Kenna Brooke, Linda Brand, and Rachel Anderson—we unravel the magic of self-love, inner peace, and reclaiming our power through the cocoon of solitude. These conversations are raw, uplifting, and filled with nuggets of wisdom to help you navigate life’s transitions with grace and courage. Key Points: The Cocoon of Transformation: Solitude as a ...

Feb 04, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 6

#5 - Awareness: Your Superpower to Create the Life You Desire

Key Points: Understanding Awareness Awareness is the ability to perceive, feel, and consciously experience the world around you. It’s the foundation for intentional living and the key to stepping out of autopilot and into your power as the creator of your life. Why Awareness Matters By cultivating awareness, you can break free from unconscious patterns, make empowered decisions, and shift your life for the better. Kena shares personal stories about how awareness opened her eyes to habits in her ...

Jan 28, 202527 minEp. 5

#4 - The Power of Pleasure: Reclaiming Sensuality in Midlife with Rhonda Rabbitt

Dive into an illuminating conversation with Rhonda Rabbitt, an executive coach, facilitator, and healer, as she shares her journey of embodying pleasure and reclaiming sensuality in midlife. Key Points Explore the expansive meaning of pleasure—beyond sexual connotations—and how it can be infused into everyday experiences, from drinking water with reverence to reconnecting with your body through touch and breath. Learn the transformative difference between sensuality and sexuality, and how unders...

Jan 21, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 4

#3 - Choosing Myself: The Path to Self-Love and Freedom

Key Points: Choosing Myself First: I realized that prioritizing my happiness and well-being wasn’t selfish but a necessary step to live authentically. Walking Away from a 10-Year Marriage: Leaving a loving and unfulfilling relationship was the toughest decision, and it allowed me to realign with my true self and desires. Embracing Healing During COVID: The pandemic gave me the time and space to reflect, grieve, and dive deep into my healing journey without external distractions. Releasing Old Pa...

Jan 15, 202515 minEp. 3

#2 - The Wake-Up Call: Lessons Learned

Key Points: The Wake-Up Call: Reflecting on the profound impact of my father’s passing, which became the ultimate soul awakening in my journey. Lessons from Loss: Acceptance as a key to processing pain and avoiding unnecessary suffering. Embracing life fully and not taking it for granted. Learning to live with more joy, playfulness, and less seriousness. An Empire of Love: How my father’s life touched so many and left behind an overwhelming legacy of love and connection. Question Everything: The...

Jan 08, 202522 minEp. 2

#1 - Embracing Life’s Transitions: Kena's Journey

Welcome, beautiful soul, to the very first episode of Midlife Butterfly! This episode sets the stage for our journey together through empowerment, transformation, and embracing the beauty of life’s transitions. Key Points: The Butterfly as a Symbol of Transformation: Just like the caterpillar’s journey, life’s challenges and moments of darkness shape our resilience, power, and courage to emerge as beautiful, authentic beings. Embracing Change: Change is the only constant, and when we accept it, ...

Jan 08, 202524 minEp. 1

Midlife Butterfly Trailer

Healing, Empowerment & Self-Discovery Midlife isn’t an ending— it’s your awakening . Whether you’re navigating divorce, grief, identity shifts, or a spiritual awakening , this is your time to reclaim your power and rediscover YOURSELF. Join Kena Siu, Self-Love & Empowerment Guide , for real conversations, mindset shifts, and self-care practices to help you heal, grow, and thrive. Because you were never meant to stay in the cocoon— it’s time to fly. 🦋 Follow & listen now! - - - - - Y...

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