In this enlightening episode, Stephanie sits down with Tara McFarland, a professional engineer who experienced a profound spiritual awakening and transformation in her forties. Tara shares her journey from feeling fragmented and unfulfilled in her career to rediscovering her true self and integrating her newfound spiritual insights into her professional life. This episode is a deep dive into the challenges and revelations that come with midlife transformations and the pursuit of personal authenticity.

Turning 40 and Realizing the Crushing Power of the Wrong Path

Episode Highlights:

Tara's early career as a civil engineer and her initial struggles with perfectionism and imposter syndrome.

The pivotal moments that led Tara to question her career path and the pressures of living up to familial and societal expectations.

Tara's "midlife unraveling," as described by Brene Brown, which led her to seek help and eventually embrace a path of personal growth and spiritual awakening.

The transformative impact of bodywork and energy healing, which opened Tara to new ways of thinking and being.

Tara's venture into entrepreneurship, starting her own coaching business, and her return to the engineering field with a new perspective and purpose.

The challenges and rewards of integrating spiritual practices and intuition into a traditionally analytical and grounded field like engineering.

This episode offers a compelling look at how embracing a spiritual awakening can transform personal and professional lives. Tara's story is a powerful testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the potential for renewal at any stage of life. Her journey from a high-achieving engineer to a spiritually awakened coach and leader is not only inspiring but also a call to others to explore the depths of their own identities and aspirations.

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