What’s the difference between healthy solitude and painful isolation—and how can midlife women use “me-time” as a bridge between the two? In this deep and empowering episode of Her Second Stage, Hilda Lunderstedt explores how time alone can be both medicine and poison depending on how it's approached, and why learning the difference is crucial for every woman entering her second stage of life.

This episode offers a raw look at how independence, life transitions, and emotional burnout can lead to hidden isolation—and how women over 45 can reclaim solitude as a sacred, powerful practice for emotional healing, clarity, and self-renewal. Through vulnerable storytelling and practical tools, Hilda unpacks the subtle yet powerful differences between choosing solitude to reconnect with yourself vs. slipping into a pattern of withdrawal, loneliness, and self-abandonment.

You’ll learn why me-time is essential—but not always healing on its own How unchecked isolation sneaks in and robs you of your energy and identity.

The emotional signs that you’ve slipped from solitude into isolation: How to intentionally build a solitude practice that energizes, not depletes.

The hidden reasons why successful women often feel disconnected.

How to use sacred space, sensual grounding, and creativity to deepen your self-connection The link between solitude and feminine leadership, especially in midlife Why solitude is a portal to redefining your identity outside traditional roles

How to balance alone time with community without guilt or fear of vulnerability

The exact questions to ask when you feel overwhelmed, tired, or emotionally distant

What it really means to feel fulfilled by your own company—and why that’s the secret to emotional resilience, sensuality, and joy in your second stage

If you’ve ever struggled with being alone or found yourself craving peace but feeling empty when you get it—this episode is for you. It’s time to stop fearing your silence and start using it as a tool for growth, power, and deep reconnection.

Timestamps

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - The Value of Me Time

(00:22) - Balancing Me Time and Isolation

(01:36) - Benefits of Me Time

(04:30) - Practical Tips for Effective Me Time

(05:49) - Isolation vs. Solitude

(09:06) - Embracing Solitude

(13:34) - A Personal Story

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