What happens when your body forces you to stop—and your mind demands a new way forward?

In this episode of The Midlife Awakening, I’m joined by health and nutrition coach Arianna Morgan, whose story of resilience and reinvention will speak to so many of us navigating midlife.

Arianna’s journey began with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis at 33, followed by corporate burnout and, later, an ADHD and autism diagnosis in her 40s. Through these challenges, she discovered the profound connection between lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing—and learned how to rebuild her life from the inside out.

Together we talk about:

• How autoimmune conditions and burnout became a turning point for her
• The role of food, sleep, and movement in healing and thriving in midlife
• What a late ADHD diagnosis can reveal—and how it changes self-acceptance
• The importance of community and support during perimenopause and beyond
• Simple grounding practices to bring more intention and gratitude into each day

Arianna’s story is a powerful reminder that midlife is not an ending—it’s a chance to realign, reclaim our energy, and begin again.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/being.optimum/

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