188: Reinvent Yourself With Kavita Ahuja

In this episode of Meredyth with a Why, I sit down with the amazing Kavita Ahuja—a certified life and career transitions coach and the host of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast—to talk about what it really means to reinvent yourself in midlife. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or secretly asking yourself, “Is this all there is?”, this one is going to hit home. Kavita shares her deeply personal and inspiring story of going from a 25-year corporate career to launching her coaching business and podcast after age 50. Here’s what we dive into: Why most of us are living with untapped potential—and how to find your Ikigai (your true reason for being) The huge difference between coaching and therapy—and how to know which one you really need right now How creating space to actually be heard can be more healing than any advice Why your midlife “identity crisis” might be the best thing that’s ever happened to you The secret to attracting more opportunities, aligned relationships, and joy by tapping into what Kavita calls “anabolic energy” Kavita’s story is raw, honest, and full of wisdom—and I know it’s going to speak to so many of you. Whether you’re looking to change careers, rediscover yourself after raising a family, or simply want to feel more alive in your own life, this episode is full of gold. So tune in now! —   00:00 Introducing Kavita Ahuja 02:48 Coaching Women Through Transitions 05:36 The Challenges of Reinvention 08:08 The Role of External Judgments 12:24 Personal Stories of Reinvention 18:48 The Concept of Midlife Awakening 20:54 Understanding Ikigai 23:10 Exploring the Concept of Ikigai 25:48 The Role of Passion and Values 32:59 The Power of Coaching 39:55 Final Thoughts   —   Ready to dive even deeper? I’m handing you the keys to the castle! If you loved this episode and want more, don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss out! Let’s stay connected—find me on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.   Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeredythWillits34/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/meredyth_willits/# TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@meredyth_with_a_why YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9SmYieWxoJHlDNI0jN_Gsw   Ready to reinvent yourself? This is where you start. Find Kavita and book a free discovery call at: itsmytimenowcoaching.com 🎧 And listen to her podcast, The Midlife Reinvention Podcast, for more transformational stories and tools.