Midlife by Design - Curating Your Next Chapter

• Episode 45: The Midlife Letters: When You Feel Lonely in the Life You've Built

  In this episode of Letters from Midlife, I respond to a letter from a listener who writes, “Lately, I feel lonely, even though I’m not alone. I have people around me, but I feel unseen.”It’s one of the quiet heartbreaks of midlife, realising that even a life you’ve lovingly built can start to feel a little empty when you’ve outgrown the connections within it. Together, we explore the difference between being surrounded and being seen, and what it means to rebuild authentic connection in this new chapter.I share gentle reflections and grounded ways to begin again, from creating connection rituals and reaching out bravely, to nurturing the most important relationship of all: the one with yourself. Because loneliness isn’t a failure; it’s feedback from your soul, asking for deeper resonance.For reflections, resources, and rituals to support your own becoming, visit Kiransinghuk.com or join me on Substack at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter.

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• Episode 44: The Quiet Work of Returning to Yourself

  In this episode of Tea with Self, I talk about the quiet link between our inner world and our outer space. Sometimes it’s not the room that feels messy, it’s us. I share a simple moment in my living room that became a deeper realisation: the piles of “I’ll sort this later,” the browser tabs, the unread messages… they weren’t just clutter, they were signs that I’d been carrying too much. And how, when I slow down, clear a surface, light a candle, make the bed with intention, something in me settles too. This is an invitation to tend to yourself like you tend to your home. To open a window, soften a corner, set a boundary, choose gentleness over judgement, not as a performance of “self-care,” but as a way of saying: I belong here. You don’t have to escape your life to start over. You can come home to yourself, right where you are, one small act of care at a time. For more slow rituals, gentle reminders, and reflections on becoming, visit Kiransinghuk.com and explore my Digital Library, or join me on Substack at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter.

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• Episode 43: Letters from Midlife: Learning to Rest Again

  In this episode of Letters from Midlife, I respond to a heartfelt letter from a woman who writes, “I’m exhausted, not just tired, but bone-deep weary. I know I need to slow down, but I don’t know how.”Together, we explore what it really means to rest, not as a luxury or reward, but as a practice of remembering your own rhythm. I share reflections on releasing guilt, redefining what rest looks like, and learning to listen when your body and spirit whisper, “enough.”Don't forget to download your copy of 'The Gentle Rest Workbook' and let this be your gentle reminder that rest isn’t earned, it’s remembered.If you’ve spent years holding everything together, this episode is your reminder that slowing down isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s an act of wisdom. You don’t need to earn your rest; you only need to allow it.For reflections, resources, and rituals for your own rhythm of rest, visit Kiransinghuk.com, or join me on Substack at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter.

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• Episode 42: When the Body Speaks, Listen: A Midlife Reminder that Health isn't a Project, it's a Relationship

  In this episode, I share an honest reflection on my perimenopausal journey, the physical shifts, the quiet lessons, and the deep gratitude that comes from finally listening to my body. What began as a dull ache in my hips has become a powerful teacher, reminding me that health is our truest wealth. From attending my first group physiotherapy session to rejoining the gym, this season of my life isn’t about pushing through; it’s about slowing down, honouring my limits, and moving from a place of care rather than correction. This episode is a gentle invitation to tune in to your own body’s wisdom, to listen to its whispers before they become cries for attention, to nourish it, rest it, and thank it for carrying you this far. Because healing doesn’t begin with grand change; it begins with one small promise kept to yourself. For reflections and free resources, visit Kiransinghuk.com and explore my Digital Library. For more personal musings, join me on Substack at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter.

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• Episode 41: October: A Season of Becoming and Belonging

  In this episode, I reflect on the gentle unfolding of October, a month that taught me about balance, release, and renewal. It wasn’t a season of grand change, but of quiet transformation: a month of movement and stillness, expansion and rest, all coexisting in their own rhythm. From the Water Lantern Festival to turning 48, this month reminded me that midlife isn’t a crisis, it’s a conversation, one that asks for honesty, tenderness, and presence. I talk about what it means to take an honest inventory, to listen deeply to yourself, and to honour the small, sacred moments that shape us. If you’ve been feeling stretched or in transition, this episode is your invitation to pause, to reflect on what you’ve released, what you’ve made room for, and how you want to feel in the next season of your life. For reflections and free resources, visit Kiransinghuk.com and explore my Digital Library. For more personal musings, join me on Substack at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter.

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