Unraveling Midlife

The podcast’s 4th birthday coincides with the wind down (?) of Earth Beat festival as well as the wrap up for this phase of Unraveling Midlife.

This episode features snippets from the following contributors:

> Sadra Saffari, co-founder of Earth Beat Festival (at the opening ceremony)

> Beth St Clair, Psychotherapist and member of many different communities

> Issac Oron, cofounder of Earth Beat and guest on episode 19

> Karen Hunter aka Karena, astrologer, musician, Zenergy facilitator and guest on episode 14

> Joe Swamy, Earth Beat crew stalwart and superhero, speaking with host Sarah Spence

> Kara-Leah, inspirer of this creative project, spiritual mentor and guest on episodes 1, 16, 22 and 50

> Maya Nova, mindful leadership coach and guest on episode 36

> Christine Spicer, facilitator extraordinaire and introducer of Human Design to New Zealand, and guest on episodes 9 and 16

> Sina Saffari, co-founder of Earth Beat (at the closing ceremony)

The live music at the end of the episode is Saraswati by Sarah Marlowe Spence sung live at the Barn at Earth Beat Festival 2025. You can listen to other music and kirtan that Sarah sings on a variety of albums via this Spotify playlist.

Sung snippet “some sunny day” dedicated to Barry Spence.

Theme music is Trust by Sarah Marlowe Spence, from 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.

Joydah Mae is a musician and changemaker. With a strong following in Aotearoa New Zealand, Joydah’s music truly moves people. In this episode we delve into the backstory of her singing, culture and ability to address the human condition through her song lyrics.

Listen to Joydah’s music and support local musicians by buying direct instead of streaming, plus check out her cool merch on www.joydahmae.com

The original music in the latter part of the show is Reflection by Sarah Marlowe Spence, 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.

Upasika Deva gives an overview of astrology before explaining evolutionary astrology. He is an astrologer, meditator and trained psychotherapist. Upasika has been following a spiritual path since his early 20s alongside his career in the world, running a landscaping business then an IT business. He now marries astrology and IT as a software developer of astrology software.

Contact Upasika via [email protected].

 The original music in the latter part of the show is Be as the Sun by Sarah Marlowe Spence, 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 midlife astrological transits are covered in Episode Nine and Episode 26.

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.