Aging is a luxury. Aging women were once seen as wise women. They were held in a place of honor. When did we start seeing aging as something to hide? To erase? When money and the beauty industry started speaking louder than our own intuition. In this deeply personal conversation, my COO Diana, sits down with me, and discusses my choice to age naturally. We dive into why I started this journey, why I chose not to use fillers, and I share stories that have helped to strengthen my commitment to this path. Inside this episode, we also discuss: Why I first said no to the beauty industry’s relentless demands, and how that “no” evolved into a profound “yes” to myself. The freedom, relief, and unexpected power that comes when you stop running from your own humanity. The mirror practice that has re-rooted me in love and reverence for my own reflection. The heartbreaking stories of the women who came before us - and why I refuse to let my life be remembered for how I looked. What it means to live as a “walking permission slip” for other women who are longing to lay down the sword and step into a truer, deeper beauty. I hope this conversation inspires you to love the woman in the mirror. No filters. No fillers. To see the beauty in the woman reflected back and love her just as she is. Worthy. You are allowed to age. You are allowed to be seen. You are allowed to love yourself as you are. If this episode stirs something inside you, share it. If you’re ready to meet yourself in the mirror - truly meet her, come join me at MAGNETIC. Your future self is already waiting. Connect with Dr. Amanda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Join the Movement at Magnetic in Phoenix - December 5th and 6th http://www.amandahanson.com/magnetic
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The Business of Birth: Eyla Cuenca EP 52
What if everything you’ve been told about birth was a lie? In this unforgettable episode, I sit down with Eyla Cuenca, a sacred birthkeeper who has stood witness to over 200 births—and what she reveals will forever change how you view the process of birth, the postpartum period, and the systems that surround it. Her message is clear: You were never meant to shrink inside the most powerful moment of your life. This isn’t about shame. It isn’t about doing it “right.” It’s about awakening. To the stories we’ve inherited. To the choices we didn’t know we had. To the wild, intelligent, ungovernable truth of the female body. Together, we explore: The traumatic ripple effects of birth trauma and postpartum neglect Why disconnection from the body begins long before labor How shame and silence shape a woman’s first experiences of her own body The politics of pain management, C-sections, and “safe” birth narratives What’s truly at stake when a woman is not informed or supported in her choices The raw power of surrender, sovereignty, and body-led birth This is not a birth class. This is remembering. A return to the body. A dismantling of every story that told you birth was something to numb, hide, fear, or endure. This episode is not just for mothers. It’s for every woman who’s ever handed over her power because she didn’t know she had a choice. Listen with your whole heart. And if it stirs something inside you—share it. Connect with Eyla: Instagram: @eyla_cuenca_birth Website: https://www.uncoveringbirth.com/ Learn how to better navigate choice within the medical system: The Sovereign Birth Map Connect with Dr. Amanda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Join the Movement at Magnetic in Phoenix - December 5th and 6th http://www.amandahanson.com/magnetic
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A Woman Who Died And Came Back: Anita Moorjani EP 51
What if the illness you fear most isn’t the real disease? In this episode of Things Your Mother Never Told You, I sit down with Anita Moorjani, who was once given just hours to live. In 2006, Anita fell into a coma from end-stage lymphoma—her organs shutting down, her family was told to say goodbye. But in the space between life and death, she discovered a profound truth: fear is the lie, and self-abandonment is the real disease. Anita returned to her body with a mission—and a message that would save her life: You are not here to be small, sick, or silent. In this conversation, we explore: How a lifetime of fear and self-betrayal manifested as terminal cancer The near-death experience that awakened her to her true power Why self-love isn’t selfish—it’s life-saving How women can reclaim their worth, voice, and vitality This is not just a story about healing. This conversation is a call to remember who you truly are and to live fearlessly—because your life depends on it. If something inside you stirred, share this with a woman who’s ready to stop apologizing and start remembering who she is. Connect with Anita: Instagram: @anitamoorjani Website: https://www.anitamoorjani.com/ Connect with Dr. Amanda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Join Dr. Amanda for The Sacred Assessment at Omega https://www.eomega.org/workshops/sacred-assessment-women
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The Women Who Fear The Truth: Kelly Brogan EP 50
Have you ever swallowed your truth to avoid conflict? Said yes when your entire body was screaming no? So many women are taught to fear their own truth—to tuck it in, make it more digestible, less disruptive. But here's the truth: Self-abandonment in the name of kindness is not kindness. It’s quiet, daily betrayal. There’s a high cost to being the “nice girl.” It’s paid in quiet resentments, tight throats, and sleepless nights. And most women don’t even realize they’re still paying it. We’ve been conditioned to be agreeable, to soften the edges of our truth, to be kind—no matter the cost. But when kindness comes at the expense of our own well-being, it’s no longer kindness. It’s self-abandonment. In this episode with a special guest, Dr. Kelly Brogan, we explore the invisible contracts women have signed: to be agreeable, palatable, and never too much. We walk through the subtle ways women abandon themselves in the name of being kind, polite, or easy to love. The small moments that don’t look like trauma—but feel like erosion. We explore: The invisible ways you betray yourself (and why it’s so hard to stop) How your nervous system was trained to keep you “safe” through silence Why people-pleasing isn’t just a habit—it’s survival How to begin honoring your truth without guilt or apology This is an invitation to reclaim your voice. To stop editing yourself to be loved. To tell the truth—and let it set you free. You can still be kind. You can still be loving. But the truth must include you. If something inside you stirred, share this with a woman who’s ready to stop apologizing and start remembering who she is. Connect with Kelly: Instagram: @kellybroganmd Website: www.kellybroganmd.com Connect with Dr. Amanda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Join Dr. Amanda for The Sacred Assessment at Omega https://www.eomega.org/workshops/sacred-assessment-women
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Do You Trust Your Body? Lauren Ohayon EP 49
What if your body has been speaking to you all along and the real work is learning how to listen? For decades, we were taught to disconnect. To push harder, burn faster, and ignore the signals that whispered: this doesn’t feel good. We were told our bodies were problems to solve. Tighten this. Shrink that. Flatten, firm, erase. Join me as I sit down with the brilliant Lauren Ohayon, movement educator and founder of Restore Your Core, whose work is not about fixing your body, but finally hearing it. Together, we unravel the lies women have been sold about fitness, aging, the pelvic floor, and the performance of womanhood. We talk about what it means to actually feel at home in our bodies again. This isn’t a conversation about “getting back into shape.” This is a restoration. Of intuition. Of strength without strain. Of softness without shame. In this episode we explore: Why conventional fitness has been quietly damaging women for decades The truth about your pelvic floor (and why you can stop doing those endless Kegels) Why body intelligence is more powerful than discipline How we raise daughters to trust themselves—and their own wisdom The difference between moving to manipulate and moving to metabolize your life You deserve to feel powerful in your own skin, not because someone said you should, but because your body is sacred, intelligent, and yours. If this episode resonates with you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it also. Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @thelaurenohayon Website: www.restoreyourcore.com Connect with Dr. Amanda on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/midlife.muse/ Join Dr. Amanda for The Sacred Assessment at Omega https://www.eomega.org/workshops/sacred-assessment-women
About Midlife Muse: Things Your Mother Never Told You
The magnificence and rapture of womanhood are often not passed down from our mothers. We are all too familiar with stories of sacrificing, shrinking, and overcoming. The majority of women are left to feel like something is constantly missing. And what’s usually missing is the feminine essence of every single one of them.
Dr. Amanda Hanson is a clinical psychologist and a global influencer who has helped millions of women to reimagine their lives, reconnect with their feminine side, and heal generational trauma.
In each episode, Dr. Amanda will introduce you to concepts of womanhood that will ignite your radiance, ease the confusion, and help you craft an unshakeable foundation of self-worth.
Whether you are seeking guidance, inspiration, a deeper reflection on your life, or knowledge for making your lifetime of being a woman more fulfilling ~ The Midlife Muse podcast is for you.
For women of all walks of life, regardless of their origin, religious views, age, or previous experiences, this is a universal platform that unites safe women across the globe.
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