A discussion between three spirituality minded folk: host Sarah Spence with recurring podcast guests Kara-Leah and Megan Macdonald to celebrate the 50th episode of Unraveling Midlife. Starting with the question of paths up the mountain, the conversation meanders to mountains plural, quotes from Osho, and classical tantra teachings.

Kara-Leah is a yoga teacher, mentor, strategic communications consultant and a creative primarily influenced by the teachings of Tantrik Yoga. She also assists people seeking clarity or wanting to make sense of kundalini awakenings. Find more at www.karaleah.com and listen to the podcast interview episode 1 or the panel discussions in episode 16 or episode 22.

Megan Macdonald of Expansion Healing specializes in helping people slow down and listen to their bodies using two main modalities: the Self-healing Dalian Method, transformer of deep seated thoughts, fears and beliefs, and Shivambhu, an ancient Ayurvedic health practice. Find her offerings at www.expansionhealing.ca and listen to the podcast interview with Megan in episode 12 and panel discussion in episode 47.

Although this panel episode didn’t include a music section, you can listen to music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.

Mada Dalian is an award winning author and spiritual teacher focusing on helping others heal from unconsciousness into consciousness. Part 4 in a 4 part series.

Mada Dalian has dedicated many years to the healing of others. Many around the world are reaping the benefits of her Self-healing Dalian Method, a modality that can be facilitated by another or done by yourself. Mada is an award-winning author with her books Search for the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness, and Healing the Body & Awakening Consciousness with the Dalian Method. 

This episode is part four of a series in we uncover more about the Dalian Method and healing the seemingly unhealable. Check out the Self-healing Dalian Method and the Find Answers to Your Questions session so you can practice yourself.

The original music in the latter part of the show is home recording of “Forgiveness,” with special relationship to the Dalian Method.

Listen to other music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.

Mada Dalian is an award winning author and spiritual teacher focusing on helping others heal from unconsciousness into consciousness.

Born in Armenia, emigrant to Canada, Mada has dedicated many years to the healing of others. Many around the world are reaping the benefits of her Self-healing Dalian Method, a modality that can be facilitated by another or done by yourself. Mada is an award-winning author with her books Search for the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness, and Healing the Body & Awakening Consciousness with the Dalian Method. 

This episode is part three of a series in which we will uncover more about the Dalian Method and healing the seemingly unhealable. Check out the Self-healing Dalian Method and the Find Answers to Your Questions session so you can practice yourself.

The original music in the latter part of the show is a live version of I Feel Joy, performed live at Wallace Arts Trust, Auckland in July 2024.

Listen to other music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.

Dalian Method facilitators Jennifer (Jandy) Anderson, Kindi Dulai-Gill and Megan Macdonald speak with Sarah about their experiences with the Dalian Method.

Following on from last month’s episode featuring Mada Dalian, this panel continues the theme of the Dalian Method and drills into people’s personal experiences of working with it. Created by Mada Dalian, an award winning author and spiritual teacher focusing on helping others heal from unconsciousness into consciousness.

Contact the faciliators on the panel:

Jennifer Anderson (Jandy) evolutionaryhealing.ca

Kindi Dulai-Gill www.kindigill.com

Megan Macdonald www.expansionhealing.ca

Sarah Spence www.sarahmarlowespence.com

This episode is part two of a series in which we will uncover more about the Dalian Method and healing the seemingly unhealable. Check out the Self-healing Dalian Method and the Find Answers to Your Questions session so you can practice yourself.

Although this panel episode didn’t include a music section, you can listen to music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.

Mada Dalian is an award winning author and spiritual teacher focusing on helping others heal from unconsciousness into consciousness.

Born in Armenia, emigrant to Canada, Mada has dedicated many years to the healing of others. Many around the world are reaping the benefits of her Self-healing Dalian Method, a modality that can be facilitated by another or done by yourself. Mada is an award-winning author with her books Search for the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness, and Healing the Body & Awakening Consciousness with the Dalian Method.  

This episode is part one of a series in which we will uncover more about the Dalian Method and healing the seemingly unhealable. Check out the Self-healing Dalian Method and the Find Answers to Your Questions session so you can practice yourself.

The original music in the latter part of the show is a previously unreleased track called Wonder, performed live at Wallace Arts Trust, Auckland in July 2024.

Listen to other music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Sarah’s soliloquy reflects on the slowly lengthening days and sharing music in the current climate.

The original music in the latter part of the show is a previously unreleased song, Full of Fullness, performed at Pah Homestead (Arts House Trust) in July 2024. 

Listen to other music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Chalice Malcolm is a Shamanic Practitioner who facilitates the creation of medicine drums. One of New Zealand’s earliest adopters of the heart medicine cacao, Chalice now lives off grid without the electricity to make her chocolate but is busy with so much more. Contact Chalice via www.wildheart.nz.

The original music in the latter part of the show is an adapation of Mother, the original of which is available on the album Awake by Premratna, performed live with Ora Vida Life in Grey Lynn, Auckland in June 2024. 

Listen to other music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.

Sarah, Toni and Sian reflect on learnings from living their 40s and the difference between pre- and post- astrological midlife. Covering death, grief, joy and life, this juicy conversation is uplifting and reflective.

Although there was no music section of the show in this episode, you can listen to music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine which was mentioned during this show, and Episode 26. Also mentioned was the interview with Kāren Hunter, Episode 14.

Mataora Rongoā-Hōtoke is a health and medicine facilitator and martial artist amongst many other roles. Unusual in these times, Mataora prefers to work in the old school way, without a website! You can easily find Mataora via Instagram or Facebook.

The original music in the latter part of the show is Deep Peace, a traditional Gaelic blessing put to music by Sarah Marlowe Spence. It is a live recording of Shakti Sacred Music performing it at the Ecstatic Dance Festival in Aongatete in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty in January 2024, previously unreleased.

Listen to other music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.

Learn about what a Psychopomp (Death Walker) is and how you can choose to assist your loved ones with transition.

Esoteric Hypnotherapist, artist and spiritual/cultural protection agent Erihapeti McPherson shares about her role as a Death Walker and what we can do to assist our loved ones as they transition. We cover natural funerals, preparation for end of life wishes, and practical tips for dealing with death.

Contact Erihapeti via www.eri.nz.

The original music in the latter part of the show is Kali Durge Ma on the 2015 album Awake by Premratna..

Listen to other diverse music that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, on the album Awake by Premratna. The inspiration for the name of this podcast was from Brene Brown ‘The Midlife Unraveling’ The show’s cover art is by Samantha Hepburn Art.

Details on astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.