The Midlife Chrysalis

Martha Beck on Psychic Gifts, Polyamory, and Finding Purpose


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What happens when a Harvard scholar, devoted Mormon, and mother of a child with Down syndrome begins to hear psychic messages—and decides to tell the truth no matter the cost?


In this powerful conversation, Martha Beck shares how leaving her religion, embracing polyamory, and facing her deepest fears led her to a life of radical integrity, joy, and healing.


If you’ve ever felt stuck, out of alignment, or afraid to be fully yourself—this episode will change how you see everything.


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:56 Meet Martha Beck

03:02 Growing Up Mormon, Academic Journey, and Her Son’s Diagnosis

10:53 Leaving Mormon Church & Reframing Midlife

14:47 Losing Religion, Finding Soul, and Polyamory

19:20 Returning to True Nature Through Rebellion

21:23 Lessons from Her Son with Down Syndrome

27:10 Psycho-Neuro-Immunology & Integrity

30:58 Shaman Sickness & Becoming a Healer

33:24 A Simple Path to Inner Stillness

40:01 The Radical Power of Not Lying

41:43 How to Listen to Your Body’s Response

52:27 Martha’s Bumper Sticker Wisdom


Learn more about MEA at ⁠https://www.meawisdom.com/


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