What if midlife isn’t a crisis at all—but an initiation into your most powerful, values-aligned, soul-connected chapter?

In this empowering conversation, Dr. Elizabeth O’Brien reframes midlife as a sacred season of clarity, emotional congruence, and intentional transformation. Together, we explore how midlife can become your greatest catalyst for spiritual alignment, identity renewal, and authentic abundance.

Listeners will discover:

• Why midlife triggers such profound internal shifts
• How to recognize and work with catalysts like malaise, stuckness, or restlessness
• Practical steps to realign your values and priorities with grace
• How inner shifts reshape external relationships, purpose, and power

Topics Covered

0:00 — Midlife Isn’t a Decline… It’s a Divine Realignment

Rewriting the cultural myth that midlife is “over the hill.”

2:34 — Breathwork, Intention & Energetic Alignment

Using the I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS breath + 78-second Intention to create field coherence.

9:44 — The Origin of The Power in the Middle

How Dr. O’Brien’s father’s passing awakened a new understanding of life phases.

11:23 — What Abundance Really Is

Why she defines abundance as contentment—and why striving for “happiness” can backfire.

17:01 — The Catalysts of Midlife Transformation

Launching kids, professional shifts, family dynamics, and the “midlife malaise.”

20:08 — Choice Points & Inner Work

Elaine’s stroke story and the Divine’s directive: “Are you sure you’re done?”

21:15 — The Fear & Vulnerability Required for Change

Why inner and outer resistance arise when you evolve—and how to navigate both.

26:25 — Your Influence on 216 Million People

Elaine breaks down the Three Degrees of Influence Rule & your energetic impact.

27:33 — The Seven-Day Mental Diet

A spiritual reset that rewires your perception and contribution to the collective.

31:34 — Two Practical Steps to Get Unstuck

Values inventory + priority ranking for intentional decision-making.

39:40 — Free Gift: Midlife Exercises & Tools from Dr. O’Brien

All exercises from The Power in the Middle—available free.

Key Takeaways (Skimmable Wins)

· Midlife isn’t a crisis; it’s a calling back to your deepest values and truth.

· Abundance begins with inner contentment—not external accumulation.

· Discontent is a catalyst, not a problem. It signals growth and alignment.

· When you change, everyone around you must change—expect turbulence and transformation.

· Your energy influences three layers of your social network—over 216 million people.

· Strong emotional reactions reveal where growth is ready to happen.

· Values clarity is the foundation of empowered midlife reinvention.

Step-by-Step Process...

What if your voice isn’t just a preference… but a Divine instrument?

In today’s powerful episode, Elaine welcomes Lorena Tambini, a former recruiter to billionaires turned democracy defender who is helping people reclaim their voice, discern truth from noise, and participate in democracy without fear, overwhelm, or political labels.

This conversation is an invitation to remember that your voice matters — not because of volume, persuasion, or politics — but because it is how The Divine moves through you.

Lorena shows us how to stay informed without spiraling, how to talk to friends and family in polarizing times, and why listening is often the most revolutionary act of all.

If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up, questioned your impact, or struggled to navigate today’s chaotic information landscape, this episode will reconnect you with your inner truth, your power, and your ability to shape the world around you.

Guest Bio — Lorena Tambini

Lorena Tambini is a trauma-informed platform coach and strategist who blends news, humor, grounding practices, and emotional awareness to help people navigate politics and media without losing themselves.

She is politically agnostic, values truth over labels, and is building a powerful movement called A Fresh Start for America, empowering people to find their voice, discern real information, and take aligned action from a place of confidence, clarity, and compassion.

Her work helps people step out of overwhelm and into empowered participation — without rage, confusion, or fear.

Episode Highlights (with Timestamps)

00:00 – Why your voice is a sacred act of self-honor

Elaine opens with the shocking statistic that more than 60% of people silence themselves every day — and explains why holding back your truth disconnects you from Divine alignment.

00:02 – Meet Lorena Tambini

A former recruiter to billionaires turned democracy advocate, Lorena blends news, laughter, and grounded coaching to help people stay informed without being manipulated.

00:04 – The 3-breath I AM / CONSCIOUSNESS practice

Elaine leads the audience through her signature breath, followed by a powerful shared Intention that sets the vibration for the conversation.

00:08 – Lorena’s vision: crowds of people finally feeling safe to express themselves

She shares a beautiful intuitive image of people coming together with joy, safety, and authenticity.

00:10 – How social media turned us into performers instead of humans

00:13 – Why the news is designed to enrage you

00:16 – Tools for finding REAL information

00:17 – Your voice matters more than you think

00:20 – “What do the people want?” — Lorena’s vision for A Fresh Start for America

00:21 – Lorena defines abundance

00:23 – The symptom it’s time to reclaim your voice

00:27 – Turning trolls into allies

00:29 – What must change inside before your voice can change the world

00:33 – Baby steps to reclaim your voice

00:39 – Lorena’s free gift: The Archetype Quiz + Personalized Visualization

00:42 – How to support Lorena

Connect with Lorena...

Over 70% of U.S. households have pets — and studies show they lower stress, boost heart health, and extend life. But what if your pets are not just companions — what if they’re Divine messengers?

In this episode, Elaine Starling welcomes Nick Musica, a psychic animal communicator and intuition coach who helps people hear the wisdom their animals are sharing. Nick reveals how a 15-minute psychic reading changed his life, how animals mirror our energy, and simple ways you can begin communicating with your own pets today.

You’ll discover how meditation, awareness, and Grateful Curiosity open a channel for Divine connection through the animals you love — and how they can teach you to live with more joy, trust, and alignment.

Topics Covered

0:00 – Why pets are our greatest teachers of unconditional love

4:00 – Elaine’s Divine Intention ritual for deep connection

8:00 – Nick’s awakening as an animal communicator

14:30 – How Intention and energy shape intuition

16:00 – Nick’s definition of abundance: freedom to do what you love

20:30 – Resilience and alignment on the abundant path

22:00 – Meditation as the “training day” for intuition

27:30 – Recognizing synchronicities as Divine messages

32:00 – Liz the dolphin’s heart-opening lesson about family

37:30 – Three ways to start communicating with your pets

Key Takeaways

🌟 Animals communicate energetically — through emotion, presence, and love.

🌟 Meditation is training; communication is game day. Practice builds clarity.

🌟 Synchronicities = Divine nudges. Follow what feels meaningful.

🌟 Pets mirror your energy and model emotional healing.

🌟 Alignment creates connection — your vibration determines what you receive.

Step-by-Step Process Shared: 3 Ways to Start Communicating with Your Animals

Step 1 – Meditate Daily: Quiet the mind to tune into subtle signals.

Step 2 – Observe & Appreciate: Notice emotions and images without judgment.

Step 3 – Stay Curious: Ask inwardly and allow messages to arrive in any form.

Download Nick’s free guide at NickMusica.com for details.

Questions Answered

• How do you know when your pet is trying to communicate?
• What opened Nick’s intuitive gifts?
• Which daily habits strengthen intuition with animals?
• How do pets mirror our energy and help us heal?
• What’s the simplest first step to start listening?

Pull Quotes

“Animals aren’t just our companions — they’re our teachers, showing us how to love without conditions.”

“Meditation is training; communication is game day. You can’t skip practice and expect connection.”

“The message isn’t always what you expect — it’s about being open to receive what The Divine wants you to hear.”