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Ever catch yourself asking, “Am I really where I’m meant to be right now?” Learn 3 practices today which will transform your midlife Career & Life Transitions.

 If self-doubt keeps whispering that you’re behind on the career change, fitness milestone, or life reinvention you crave, this mini-episode flips the script - showing midlife women how to feel complete today while still chasing exciting goals.

In this episode you will discover: 

• A five-item “Already Enough” exercise that turns perceived gaps into proof of your existing strengths.
  
  
  
• A joy-tracking habit that makes every career pivot or wellness goal feel lighter - and actually fun.
  
  
  
• How to map each decade of your life into a personal strengths inventory you can leverage immediately for your next chapter.
  
  
  

 Hit play now to walk away in under 10 minutes with three powerful practices that ground you in self-worth and energize your path forward.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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Ever catch your reflection and wonder, “Am I still the vibrant woman I once was - or is the best already behind me?” Hear how Kavita Ahuja has Reinvented Herself, and, at 59, couldn’t be happier. 

If birthdays stir up a mix of nostalgia, self-doubt, and a craving for something more, this candid birthday-episode is your coffee-date pep talk. You’ll hear host Kavita share the raw emotions, lessons, and liberating mindset shifts that turned her own late-50s from “Is this it?” to “I am already whole.”

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why nothing external - job titles, weight goals, even shiny hair - can add to the completeness you already possess.
  
  
  
• A simple, repeat-on-any-birthday practice to tune into your inner voice and let it light up the next step in your career or life.
  
  
  
• Real stories that prove deliberate growth after 50 isn’t just possible - it’s exhilarating.
  
  
  

Hit play now to celebrate 59 years of wisdom in one heartfelt episode - and walk away feeling unmistakably whole.

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What if the fears, fatigue, and nagging “What’s next?” questions that show up in mid-career could be flipped into forward momentum for the boldest chapter of your life?

If you’re juggling a demanding calendar, second-guessing your next move, or feeling drained by work that once lit you up, this mini-episode speaks directly to you. Kavita Ahuja distills five game-changing mind-shifts - gleaned from candid mountain-top conversations with two women who walked away from “safe” careers - into bite-size practices you can start this week to reclaim energy, clarity, and courage.

In this episode you’ll discover:

1. A simple mental trick to keep fear in the backseat while you stay in the driver’s seat of your career.
   
   
   
2. A three-column “energy audit” that instantly reveals what to delegate, delete, or amplify for sustainable vitality.
   
   
   
3. A 15-minute micro-action formula that proves momentum beats perfection and shows the staircase one illuminated step at a time.
   
   
   

Press play and walk away with five ready-to-use tools to turn midlife uncertainty into your most purposeful momentum yet.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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What if your fear of success - not failure - is what’s keeping you stuck in your career transition?

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we hear from two women who attended the Ikigai in Nature retreat in Switzerland and walked away with transformative clarity. They open up about what it really takes to stop hiding, start trusting themselves, and take that courageous next step toward their true purpose.

If you’re navigating a career transition and craving more meaning in your life, you’ll connect deeply with their stories. Whether you're feeling stuck, unsure of your next step, or simply longing to live with more alignment, the path to your ikigai may be closer than you think.

In this episode you’ll discover: 

1. Why fear (even of success) is often the hidden block to career change
   
   
   
2. How tuning into your energy - not just your time - can unlock your purpose
   
   
   
3. What simple steps you can take today to begin rediscovering your ikigai
   
   
   

Listen now to discover how to stop hiding, reconnect with your purpose, and move through your career transition with clarity and courage.

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Are you letting midlife pass by, or are you using it to build your legacy runway? Discover 5 Micro-Habits - from Flow to Longevity - will Ignite Your Ikigai today!

If you’re feeling uncertain about your next steps in life or career, this episode is your gentle wake-up call. Midlife isn’t a winding down - it's a powerful opportunity to create purpose-driven momentum. 

Inspired by the transformative Part 2 conversation with bestselling author and Ikigai expert Francesc Miralles, these five micro habits offer a grounded path forward to realign your life with intention.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• A fresh mindset shift to redefine retirement as your most vibrant chapter yet
  
  
  
• A gentle, longevity-boosting eating habit inspired by Okinawan wisdom
  
  
  
• A practical method to uncover the hidden energizers (and drainers) in your daily life
  
  
  

🎧 Tap play now to begin aligning your daily actions with your deeper sense of purpose - starting today.

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Are you truly living your purpose - or just filling your time?

In this transformative episode, bestselling author and Ikigai expert Francesc Miralles returns for Part Two of our deep dive with Kavita Ahuja  into what sustains meaning, flow, and joy in the second half of life.

If you're navigating a life or career transition and craving more than productivity tips, this episode is your permission slip to redefine success on your terms.

 Discover how ancient Ikigai principles meet modern science to offer practical ways to reclaim your time, attention, and legacy - especially in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

In this episode you will discover:

• The 10 rules of Ikigai and how to apply them right now to your modern life

• How to measure flow and use it to track alignment with your purpose
  
  
  
• Simple, science-backed habits to boost your energy, attention, and longevity
  
  Press play now to discover how to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside - starting today!
  
  

Ikigai in Madrid is a transformative 4-day retreat taking place from September 25–28, 2025. It is designed for those ready to invest in themselves and create meaningful change. Self-transformation expert Niki Smirni will empower participants with the tools to master self-leadership, guiding them to take control of their lives and become the CEOs of their own journeys. Francesc Miralles, author of Ikigai, will help attendees discover their unique purpose and equip them with insights and strategies to craft personalized action plans for lasting fulfillment. Set against the serene backdrop of Hospes Puerta de Alcalá, this retreat is the perfect space to reset, recharge, and realign personal and professional priorities.

*For being a loyal listener of this podcast, we are pleased to offer you a €300 discount off the current prices for the retreat. Simply enter the promo code: "MYIKIGAI" in the notes section during checkout to receive your discount!* Here is the retreat website for further details: https://travelgems.com/ikigai/

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Dreading Sunday night again? That knot in your stomach may be your living Ikigai telling you it’s time for a new career chapter.

In this bite-sized episode, Kavita Ahuja  distills six field-tested Ikigai insights -sparked by her chat with bestselling author Francesc Miralles—so you can turn vague restlessness into a purpose-driven career transition: evolving your purpose, reading your Sunday gut-check, building a funded runway, inventorying strengths, auditing your circle, and navigating the “desert” in-between.

In this episode you will discover how to: 

1. Clarify the next chapter of your career without burning the bridge behind you.
   
   
   
2. Convert Sunday-night dread into actionable data that guides low-risk experiments.
   
   
   
3. Build an energizing support ecosystem so your transition feels inevitable, not impossible.
   
   
   

Press play now and let these six Ikigai insights move you from uncertainty to a career that lights you up on Monday morning.

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Should You Quit Your Day Job to Pursue Your Ikigai? World-renowned Francesc Miralles Reveals the Smartest Path to Fulfillment, in Part One of this live Interview with Kavita Ahuja!

 If your heart sinks at the thought of Monday morning, world-renowned author Francesc Miralles - co-creator of the global phenomenon Ikigai - has a life-changing perspective you need today.

Mid-career pivots, toxic workplaces, and the fear of “purpose won’t pay the rent” stop far too many high-achievers from stepping into their next chapter. In this episode, you’ll hear Francesc’s candid stories - quitting a prestige publishing job, backpacking through India with nothing but a notebook, and uncovering the Okinawan secrets that launched the Ikigai movement - all recorded live beneath the Matterhorn, during a live interview at the Ikigai in Nature retreat organized by TravelGems. 

In this episode you will discover: 

1. The signal that your current role has expired and discover the “Sunday-night gut check” Francesc uses to decide when to move on.
   
   
   
2. How to build a runway, not a cliff: craft a practical plan that lets passion projects fund themselves before you leap.
   
   
   
3. How to map your hidden strengths so you can pivot into work that lights you up—and still pays the bills.
   
   
   

Press play now and let Francesc Miralles show you exactly how to turn dread into durable Ikigai. And stay tuned for Part 2 of this incredible episode which will drop next week!

If you need help discovering YOUR Ikigai, book a transformative 45 minute free Ikigai Discovery Call with Kavita here!

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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What if five tiny experiments this week could kick-start the career transition you keep postponing?

If the thought of reinventing yourself in mid-life feels overwhelming - balancing financial stability, family commitments, and your own wellbeing - this episode shows you how small, focused actions can turn uncertainty into momentum starting today.

In this episode you will discover:

1. A five-step playbook - from “runway over cliff” planning to energizing client selection - that real women used to exit long corporate careers on their own terms.
   
   
   
2. Quick, 10-minute exercises (including a nature-based clarity hack) that cut through noise and surface your next bold move.
   
   
   
3. How to repurpose your existing skills and credibility into income-generating offers without another costly certification.
   
   
   

 Hit play now to grab the exact micro-actions that will turn your mid-life career dreams into a confident, step-by-step reality.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.

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Have you ever hit a point where your work feels hollow and you wonder, “Is this really it?” Discover how Liza Solonos and Llynne Plante used Ikigai to reinvent their careers and turn transitions into confidence!

If the thought of starting over sends a shiver down your spine, you’re not alone. This episode drops you into candid conversations with women who turned uncertainty into opportunity, using Ikigai experiments to ease their career transitions and rebuild authentic confidence - step by step, not leap by leap.

In this episode you will discover:

1. A simple tool to spot passion “breadcrumbs” from childhood and weave them into present-day work.
   
   
   
2. A repeatable experiment framework that lets you test bold ideas without burning bridges.
   
   
   
3. Daily boundary-setting tricks to protect energy, fuel confidence, and keep transitions on your terms.
   
   
   

Ready to turn restlessness into your most energizing chapter yet? Press play now and let’s spark the Ikigai-powered, confidence-charged career transition you deserve.

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