Episode 4: When the Old Self Softens — Midlife, Culture & Curiosity

What does it mean to soften into midlife rather than constantly trying to resist ageing?

In this episode of Little IKIGAI Podcast, I reflect on ageing, menopause, identity and the changing sense of self that can come with midlife.

Inspired by my recent article, When the Old Self Softens: IKIGAI in Midlife, and something unexpected I learned while studying cultural diversity through TAFE, I found myself thinking about the ways our culture and experiences shape what we believe is “normal.”

And I kept returning to one simple idea: curiosity.

Perhaps midlife doesn't require us to have everything figured out. Instead, it may invite us to become a little more curious about who we are now, what matters to us, and the experiences of people whose lives may look very different from our own.

A quiet reflection on ageing, IKIGAI, menopause, culture and learning to meet ourselves — and each other — with a little more openness.

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