THE SECOND FIRING (Part 1) Why Midlife Isn’t a Breakdown—It’s a Second Becoming

🔥 Midlife isn’t a breakdown. It’s the fire of becoming.In this deeply personal kickoff to her 4-part series, Kate Garland, Somatic Coach & Stress Recovery Specialist, shares the forgotten metaphor that redefined her midlife—and could reframe yours.If you’re moving through grief, identity shifts, perimenopause, or just a sense that life no longer fits… this episode will meet you in the fire—and help you remember who you really are.💡 In This Episode:Why the symptoms of midlife aren’t a malfunction—they’re a messageThe sacred metaphor of ceramics—and what the second firing really meansHow reinvention begins in the body, not the brainThe surprising truth about menopause, stress, and spiritual initiation✨ This is the fire that burns off what no longer belongs—so your true form can emerge.🔥 Next Up: Part 2 – The Making of a VesselWe’ll walk the arc of a woman’s life—from wet clay to bone dry—and explore how each phase prepares us for the second fire. It’s mythic. It’s messy. It’s medicine.🎁 Bonus Gift: The 7-Minute Anxiety ResetFeeling stuck in your body, overwhelmed by change, or caught in a stress loop?Download Kate’s free nervous system audio tool—designed to bring you home to yourself in minutes.👉 radicallykate.com/stop-spiralingWith warmth, wonder, and a matchstick in hand,Kate ✨🌙 The conversation doesn’t end here.My Inner Circle gets the first drops—new podcast sneak peeks, early access to offers, and the notes I only share off-mic. Join us here.🌿 Free Support for Your Nervous SystemStart here → The Free Anxiety Reset: a 7-minute guided tool to calm spiraling thoughts and come back to yourself. Think of it like a nervous system reboot—on demand.✨ Enjoying this podcast?Leave a review—it helps other women find this work. 🙏Or forward this episode to a friend who could use a little nervous system magic today. 💛💛 Connect with Kate:Email [email protected] or DM on Instagram: @radicallyKate