Today I am joined by the author of one of my favorite books "Everyday Dharma". He is an two time best selling author, speaker, visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Storyteller and Host of the Amazon Prime Show Business Class . In this episode we explore how living in alignment with your Dharma —your true purpose—can bring more meaning and ease to your daily life. This conversation offers practical insights for women juggling careers, family, and personal growth, especially those navigatin...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 77
📖 Episode Summary: In this calming episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Katie guides you through a short but powerful Dharma talk and meditation to help you manage fear and anxiety in uncertain times. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news or stuck in a spiral of nervous system dysregulation, this is a resource you can return to again and again. You’ll learn how fear can be a doorway to spiritual growth—and how to use breathwork, grounding techniques, and visualization to reconnect ...
Jun 27, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Join Katie and menopause coach Cara as they dive into midlife transformation, exploring opportunities for growth, evolution, and authentic living beyond traditional age ranges. This episode covers Cara's personal menopause journey, the crucial role of self-advocacy, and practical strategies for a growth mindset during perimenopause and post-menopause. Learn why open conversations about menopause symptoms are vital, how to simplify lifestyle changes, and the power of female support networks for w...
Jun 20, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 110
In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Katie explores the foundational yogic principle of Ahimsa — the practice of nonviolence — and why cultivating inner balance is essential for living a compassionate, purposeful life. After taking a much-needed pause last week (and walking her talk), Katie opens up about feeling out of balance and the powerful reminder that busyness does not equal worthiness . She shares how this cultural myth often disconnects us from our b...
Jun 13, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 109
In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Katie invites you to take a closer look at what success really means—especially in the middle chapter of life. Too often, society defines success by external achievements, productivity, and material gains. But these markers can leave us stuck in an endless loop of goal-chasing and short-lived satisfaction. Katie challenges this narrative and encourages listeners to reflect on what success means on a soul level . Tune in as she explores: Why tradit...
May 30, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Katie welcomes her friend and returning guest, Stacey Uhrig, for another deeply insightful conversation—this time diving into Mel Robbins’ viral new book, The Let Them Theory . Together, they unpack the powerful message behind the movement: letting go of control, learning to regulate our nervous systems, and choosing peace over people-pleasing. In this episode, Katie and Stacey explore: Why “letting them” is so hard for so many of us—especially women The nervous system’s role in our need for con...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 107
As we reach midlife, many of us carry a lifetime of stories, scars, and beliefs that feel like truth—but what if they’re not? In this episode, Katie explores how our past experiences—particularly the painful ones—shape our present reality and often keep us stuck. This is the power of the negativity bias , and it's quietly directing your life from the shadows. But here's the good news: You can break free. Katie introduces the transformative concept of Beginner’s Mind , a Zen Buddhist principle th...
May 16, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In this heartfelt and practical episode, Katie Farinas shares a deeply personal and powerful session titled "Finding Peace in Turbulent Times." With the world feeling increasingly chaotic, Katie invites listeners to explore peace not as something passive or external—but as a powerful inner resource we can access at any time. Drawing on yogic philosophy, nervous system regulation tools, and her own story of healing from chronic migraines and spiritual disconnection, Katie offers a grounded and in...
May 09, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Feeling Stuck in Midlife? Find Purpose & Fulfillment with Tamara Cortoos Midlife can feel like a crossroads—filled with self-doubt, career shifts, and questions about what’s next. But what if midlife isn’t about starting over, but about evolving into the fullest version of yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Tamara, founder of Midlife Crossroads Academy , to talk about the unique challenges women face in midlife and how to navigate this transition with clarity, confidence, and purpose...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 104
In this powerful episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Katie dives deep into the concept of Dharma —your soul’s purpose—and how it shows up in every area of your life, from your work to your relationships and even your personal responsibilities. If you’ve ever felt stuck, scared to move forward, or unsure of what your next step is, this episode is for you. Katie explores: What Dharma really means (and why it’s more than just a job or calling) Why fear and self-doubt often keep us from living ...
Apr 25, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Katie explores how a dysregulated nervous system can block creativity, clarity, and your soul's purpose, or dharma, from shng through. She introduces Polyvagal Theory and breaks down the three nervous system states: Dorsal Vagal (shutdown, exhaustion) Sympathetic (anxiety, overwhelm) Ventral Vagal (calm, connection, clarity) Katie shares simple tools to help you recognize your state throughout the day and shift into regulation using self-compassio...
Apr 18, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Are you craving deeper, more meaningfulrelationships—with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you? In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project , Katie sits down with psychologist and author Dr. Adam Dorsay to explore the 4 types of connection — Self Others The world Something greater and why self-connection is the foundation for all of them. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔️The 4 types of connection and how to strengthen each one ✔️How self-connection enhances relationships and...
Apr 11, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Midlife is a time of profound change—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. If you’ve ever felt lost or wondered, What’s next for me? Who am I now? , you’re not alone. This episode dives deep into midlife transformation, self-discovery, and how to find purpose in this new season of life. ✅ The science of midlife brain changes and how they impact your identity and emotions. ✅ Why midlife can feel disorienting—and how to turn this into an opportunity for growth. ✅ Practical tools to navigate mi...
Apr 04, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 100
✨ Special Giveaway! ✨I’m hosting a fun challenge to help spread the word about the podcast. There are two ways to win! 1️⃣ Rate & review the show. 2️⃣ Send me a screenshot of your review and be entered to win one of these 3 prizes: ☕ A Starbucks gift card 🧘♀️ A custom meditation designed just for you ✨ A free breakthrough coaching session with me OR... fill out this survey and be entered to win the same three prizes! If you do both, you will be entered twice. Go ahead, be an overachi...
Mar 28, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Bob Heal e y is not your typical yoga teacher. A former punk rock frontman turned business executive, philanthropist, and congressional candidate, Bob brings a unique perspective to living a purpose-driven life. As a husband, father, and lifelong seeker, he discovered that yoga isn’t just about perfecting a handstand—it’s about finding deep meaning, ancient wisdom, and a life of service. Through his journey—from boardrooms to yoga mats, from West Africa to the campaign trail—Bob has learned that...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 98
✨ Special Giveaway! ✨I’m hosting a fun challenge to help spread the word about the podcast. There are two ways to win! 1️⃣ Rate & review the show. 2️⃣ Send me a screenshot of your review and be entered to win one of these 3 prizes: ☕ A Starbucks gift card 🧘♀️ A custom meditation designed just for you ✨ A free breakthrough coaching session with me OR... fill out this survey and be entered to win the same three prizes! If you do both, you will be entered twice. Go ahead, be an over achiever!...
Mar 14, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 97
✨ Special Giveaway! ✨I’m hosting a fun challenge to help spread the word about the podcast.Here’s how to enter: 1️⃣ Rate & review the show. 2️⃣ Send me a screenshot of your review.You’ll be entered to win one of these 3 prizes: ☕ A Starbucks gift card 🧘♀️ A custom meditation designed just for you ✨ A free breakthrough coaching session with me Ready to tune into your inner guidance? Let’s go! Links & Resources: 📖 Download your free Discover Your Dharma Journal 💌 Join my newslett...
Mar 05, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 96
In this episode, we’re exploring one of life’s most important and powerful questions: What does your soul truly want? If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will guide you back to your inner compass —the quiet wisdom that lives within each of us. We’ll talk about how to get still enough to hear your higher self, how to shift from focusing on lack to inviting abundance, and how to move beyond ego-driven desires to uncover the deep yearnings of your heart a...
Feb 28, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Hi friends, welcome back to the podcast! I’m thrilled to share this deeply insightful conversation I had with Stacey Uhrig, a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach who has a gift for breaking down the complexities of developmental trauma into something we can all understand and work with. In this episode, Stacey and I explore how our childhood patterns and core beliefs influence our lives—and how we can heal and transform them to find greater peace, joy, and connection. Stacey’s approach draws heavily...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 7 min
We are back with a dharma talk and meditation for our Discovering Your North Star Series. Who are you beyond the roles you play? In this episode, Katie Farinas explores the journey of self-discovery and how to connect with your higher self beyond labels and life experiences. She guides a powerful meditation for self-awareness and shares insights on how to build a soul-aligned life . Whether you’re feeling lost, seeking clarity, or wanting a deeper connection with yourself, this episode will help...
Feb 15, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 95
How can you use intuition, spirituality, and manifestation to shape your reality? In this powerful conversation, Katie Farinas sits down with Allison Sutter —spiritual teacher, author, and mentor to other spiritual teachers—to explore the role o f intuition, visualization, and mindset shifts in unlocking your full potential. 🌟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How to tune into your intuition in a noisy world ✔️ Why manifestation is a continuous process —not a one-time event ✔️ The science b...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Welcome to the first episode in our new four-part minisode series, Finding Your North Star: A Guide to Reconnecting with Your Inner Compass and Life Purpose. If you've ever felt lost, uncertain, or disconnected from your true self, this series will help you rediscover clarity, peace, and purpose. Today, we explore how to tap into your inner wisdom—your intuitive guide that leads you toward fulfillment. Through mindfulness, meditation, and journaling, you can silence external noise and find your ...
Feb 01, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 91
In this inspiring episode of Mom on the Verge, Katie is joined by Dr. Laurel Mellin, a health psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT). Together, they explore how rewiring the brain’s emotional circuits can lead to a life of joy, resilience, and purpose. Dr. Mellin shares her 40-year journey as a professor of medicine at UCSF, where she developed EBT—a proven method to prevent and treat health issues by addressing their root causes in the emo...
Jan 24, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 89
In this episode of Mom on the Verge, host Katie Farinas uncovers the power of interoception—your body’s ability to sense its internal state—and why it’s essential for emotional health. Learn how developing body awareness can help you regulate emotions, strengthen your intuition, and create a deeper connection to yourself. Katie also introduces a simple yet transformative meditation exercise to enhance your interoceptive skills, promoting physical and emotional well-being. Key Takeaways What is i...
Jan 18, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Kris Ashley is a coach, author, and speaker who has spent the past two decades immersed in the research, spiritual teachings, and practices she shares. Her book, Change Your Mind To Change Your Reality, has been endorsed by 3 experts from The Secret, Anita Moorjani, and many others in the spiritual and personal development space. For information on Kris's coaching, online courses, events, and more. You can find Kris at any of the links below. Social Media handles: https://www.instagram.com/chang...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Are you ready to step into 2025 with clarity, purpose, and heart-centered focus? In this empowering episode, Katie shares how setting meaningful intentions can fuel personal growth and transformation throughout the year. Discover the power of choosing one word to serve as your guiding light—a simple yet transformative practice to help you stay aligned with your goals and dreams. Katie explains the science behind manifestation and how focused energy can turn your intentions into reality. She also...
Jan 03, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Becky Aste is a trauma-informed marriage coach and the host of “Your Breakthrough Blueprint”, a top 10% globally ranked podcast. She is the CEO and creator of “I Do Breakthrough”, a company dedicated to equipping highly ambitious wives to repair thriving connection in their marriage by moving trauma out of the body. Whether it’s betrayal, addiction, abandonment, abuse, neglect, grief or something else we’ve survived - our body keeps the score and can become an unconscious emotional block to the ...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
As adults, we often lose touch with the magic we once felt as children. In this episode, I reflect on a heartfelt conversation with my daughter about missing the magic of Santa and the elf on the shelf—and how it inspired me to explore how we can rekindle a sense of magic in our everyday lives. I dive into the concept of awe: that breathtaking feeling of wonder and interconnectedness we experience in nature, art, music, or quiet moments of reflection. Awe is not just for children—it’s a profound...
Dec 21, 2024•27 min
This week I am re-releasing my number 1 downloaded episode. There is so much to learn from this conversation. Karen is a beautiful combination of knowledge, experience and heart. I hope you enjoy and being to fell safe enough to examine your own limiting beliefs and break them wide open. Authenticity is knowing who you are beyond your limiting beliefs and sharing that human with the world. - Karen Caton- Brunings is a certified life, health and authenticity coach. She shares her background and h...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this episode, I chat with Michelle, a vibrational coach, sound healer, and spiritual teacher, about the transformative power of sound healing, compassionate parenting, and personal growth. Michelle shares how her work with sound frequencies, Akashic Records, and past-life regression has shaped her life and helped her guide others toward deeper healing and self-discovery. We cover: Healing Through Sound : How sound frequencies can transform the mind, body, and soul, and Michelle’s work with in...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 86
