Fulfilled After Forty

In this episode of Fulfill After 40, host Lourdes Ivette Rojas talks with Christine Marcario—former middle school teacher, intuitive teacher, manifestation mentor, and host of the Align and Abundant podcast.

Christine shares how she followed the traditional path in education for 14 years, earned her master’s and principal certification, and still found herself burnt out, bored, and stuck in school politics. When she was unexpectedly let go on her birthday, it became the universe’s not-so-subtle push to finally leave a life that no longer fit.

Lourdes and Christine dive into what it really looks like to pivot after 40 as a mom, when you’re weighing your kids’ needs, your own happiness, and the pressure to keep the “good, stable job.” They talk about choosing presence over prestige and redefining success as alignment with your soul rather than just your résumé.

They went deep into the gift of intuition and spirituality!

If you’ve ever stayed in a job “because it pays the bills” while your spirit slowly fades, this conversation will remind you that you’re not too old, it’s not too late, and you’re allowed to start over.

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What if “getting into alignment” wasn’t just a vague self‑help phrase, but a clear, practical process you could follow every day?

In this short and powerful episode of Fulfill After 40, Lourdes breaks down what alignment really means and how to finally get your mind (ego), heart (soul), and body (nervous system) on the same page—so you can stop stalling on your dreams and start moving toward the life you actually want.

You’ll learn why your ego isn’t your enemy, why your body sometimes reacts like you’re in a burning house when you’re just trying something new, and how to gently train your nervous system to feel safe as you step into the unknown.

Because you’re not too old, you’re not too late, and your dreams did not expire after 40.

• What “alignment” really is

  • Why it’s more than a buzzword in the personal development space
  • The three parts of you that must agree: mind/ego, heart/soul, and nervous system

• The role of the ego (mind)

  • Its #1 job: keep you alive, not make you happy
  • How it interprets anything unfamiliar as a life-threatening risk
  • Why old childhood coping mechanisms still show up in your 40s, 50s, and 60s
  • How fear can show up physically—sweaty palms, racing heart, panic-like symptoms

• Your nervous system as a gatekeeper

  • How your nervous system responds to the ego’s “danger” signals
  • Why it stops you from:
  • The power of nervous system drills to teach your body that new ≠ deadly

• Listening to the heart (soul)

  • Your heart as the holder of your deep desires and dreams
  • Why the soul whispers while the ego screams
  • Using practices like meditation to quiet the noise so you can hear your inner guidance

• A simple daily alignment practice

  1. Get quiet (e.g., meditation) and listen for your soul’s whisper
  2. Ask: What is one micro‑action I can take today toward my dream?
  3. Do a nervous system drill before taking that action
  4. Take the small step and show your ego and body that you survived
  5. Repeat daily so your mind, heart, and nervous system learn to work together

• Alignment happens when mind, heart, and nervous system all agree:
  “This is possible, and it’s safe for us to do this.”
• Your ego isn’t bad—it’s just overprotective and using outdated data.
• Regulating your nervous system is essential if you want to move through fear rather than let it stop you.
• Micro‑actions, paired with nervous system drills, are how you gently retrain your system to support your dreams.
• You can build a life you’re proud to look back on—even if you’re starting after 40.

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In this deep conversation, Penny Chiasson and I break the taboo and shame behind two huge topics: suicide and Unprocessed Grief. We encourage you to listen and, if you or anyone around you needs help, to reach out. Please reach out for help. Call or text 988; go to the website https://988lifeline.orgFind Penny Here

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A lot of people see me as Fearless, and I take it with gratitude, but today I want to give you how I do it, how I manage fear in a Somatic way. Learn my process to become "Fearless" and I explain why I put it inside quote marks!

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I have the delight of having one of my favorite humans as the first guest on our new branding show! You will know right away why she is perfect for this podcast!

Her story about knowing in her bones what she wanted and the certainty of becoming a professional dancer pushed her through her edges, helping her grow and achieve her deepest desires. Besides her supportive husband and lovely family, she became an accomplished dancer and Pilates instructor.

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Today I talk about how to get out of the not-so-comfort zone and find Joy every single day!

We came into this world to be happy, so let's stop waiting for the weekend to bring joy into our lives.

If you enjoy this episode, please share, rate, and review! So more people get to live a joyful life!

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Today I'm sharing my trick to have courage and build confidence. I got this question so many times: How do you find the courage to do it all? And I think it’s time to answer it! so here it is! My answer on How I do it all, and how I found the courage to put myself out in the world, and why I do it!

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I will help you step into Authenticity and get some healthy boundaries. There's freedom and happiness on the other side of pretending! Get there, my friend!

Today, I share a Powerful tool to help you break free from the identity boxes society forces us to fit into. It is a short but mighty episode! I hope you utilize this tool and change the way you identify yourself and perceive the world.

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