Why Did No One Warn Us About this Midlife Shit? Episode Four
About this episode
In this episode, Kira Sabin discusses the common experience of rage in midlife and offers insights on how to heal and regulate emotions.
In Episode 4 of my five-part series, I'm talking about something that hits all of us in midlife: the rage. That low-key, high-voltage, "I swear to God if the dishwasher beeps one more time..." kind of rage. Here's the thing: You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're just awake — and your nervous system is officially done putting up with the bullshit. 🧠 In this episode, I'm breaking down: Why the rage isn't random — and why it's not a flaw What's really going on in your body (hello perimenopause, my old frenemy) Why your nervous system is basically a cornered raccoon right now How chronic stress + no emotional processing = midlife meltdown The two sides of unregulated rage: numbing out vs. exploding What NOT to do with all your rage (trust me, I've screamed at a microwave) What to actually do to heal, regulate, and stop losing your shit ✨ Key Takeaway: Rage isn't the problem. It's the flashing neon sign pointing to what needs healing. You don't have to stay stuck in rage mode — and you definitely don't have to figure it out alone. 👯♀️ Want to stop white-knuckling through life and finally learn how to regulate, reset, and rebuild your energy (and your life)? Thrive Midlife is…
People in this episode
Host: Kira Sabin
Topics covered
- midlife
- rage
- nervous system
- chronic stress
- emotional processing
- healing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Thrive Midlife
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