What if everything you’ve been told about midlife was a lie?

We are sold a crisis—a slow decline, a tragedy waiting to happen. The world tells us to fight it, to shrink ourselves, to disappear quietly. But what if midlife isn’t something to survive? What if it’s the most powerful rebirth you will ever experience?

The word for crisis in Japanese translates to dangerous opportunity—a moment so potent, so electrifying, that it can either break you or set you free.

Join me as I expose the fear-based narratives that keep women small and explore how embracing midlife as an awakening—not a crisis—can change everything.

In this episode, I’m talking about:

• Why society conditions women to fear aging—and who profits from it

• The real reason we rarely see powerful midlife women in media

• How midlife is not the loss of youth, but the loss of lies

• The dangerous opportunity that comes with stepping into your full power

• Breaking free from the cycle of fear, fixing, and self-doubt

• What happens when women stop seeking approval and start living for themselves

This isn’t the beginning of the end. It’s the moment you finally become—without apology, without permission.

Are you ready to reclaim your voice and step fully into your power?

Join me at Magnetic in Barcelona on May 2-3, a live event for women ready to break free from outdated narratives and create a life that is truly their own.

Learn more here: Magnetic Barcelona

Connect with Dr. Amanda Hanson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/

What if the very tool you rely on to safeguard your energy is secretly building walls around your heart? Boundaries—once revered as the key to inner peace—are now, for many, the barrier to the deep, nourishing connection we all crave.

In this episode, I’m exploring how our modern obsession with boundaries can, paradoxically, lead to loneliness. While knowing when to say no is vital, it’s just as crucial to say yes to vulnerability, connection, and the messy, beautiful art of loving fully.

This isn’t solely about self-protection. It’s about reclaiming the balance between honoring your needs and opening up to the relationships that light up your life.

In this episode, I’m talking about:

• How boundaries evolved from sacred tools for self-care into isolating walls that can disconnect us.

• The delicate dance of setting limits while remaining open to deep, authentic connection.

• Recognizing when your protective measures are keeping you safe—and when they’re keeping you lonely.

• The importance of trusting yourself to navigate relationships with wisdom.

• How to communicate boundaries without closing yourself off from the relationships that truly nourish you.

• Practical insights from my Relationships Program designed to help you build bridges instead of barriers.

Are you ready to break down the walls and rediscover the joy of genuine connection?

Learn more about my Relationships Program here: https://www.amandahanson.com/relationships/

Connect with Dr. Amanda Hanson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/

Have you ever stood at the crossroads of a relationship, unsure of which path to take?

One moment, you’re filled with hope—the belief that love can conquer all. The next, you’re drawn to the impulse to let go and reclaim your freedom. How do you know when it’s time to walk away?

Together, we’ll navigate one of the hardest decisions: whether to stay and rebuild or to leave and begin a new chapter.

In this episode, I’m talking about:

• The emotional and mental toll of staying in a relationship that no longer honors you.

• Why walking away can feel impossible, even when you know it’s the right choice.

• The quiet ways misaligned dreams and values can weaken your connection over time.

• How to recognize the signs that it’s time to let go—whether love remains or not.

• Why staying in a loveless relationship often leads to regret in the long run.

• The possibility of reinvention when love and connection have faded.

Join my Self-Love Program here: https://amandahanson.mykajabi.com/self-love-program

Connect with Dr. Amanda Hanson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/