Episode 4: Relationships at Midlife —From Auto-Pilot to Authentic Intimacy

03/09/2025 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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From the outside, midlife relationships often look “fine.”But on the inside, many of us feel anxious, disconnected, misunderstood, or simply stuck on autopilot.Here’s the truth:Midlife isn’t the end of intimacy. It’s the invitation to deeper, more authentic connection.In this episode of A New Way to Love, Live and Lead, Cheryne Blom explores the unique challenges and opportunities of relationships in midlife. Whether you’ve been with your partner for decades, are newly single, or are navigating a new relationship with all its complexities.What you’ll discover in this episode:​The 3 categories of midlife relationships:​Long-term couples rediscovering (or struggling with) connection after kids leave home​Divorced or separated individuals navigating life, dating, and self-discovery again​New relationships managing blended families, ex-partners, and old baggage​Why midlife doesn’t break relationships — it reveals them​How to shift from ego-driven (fear-based) relating into essence-driven (empowered) connection​What emotional maturity looks like in practice​The 3 Keys to Authentic Intimacy: Awareness → Graceful Courage → IntentionReflection for you:Where in your relationships are you still operating from ego — from fear, reactivity, or proving your worth — and what would it look like to step into essence, into empowered connection, instead?Want to uncover the fear pattern that might be shaping your relationships? Take my Hidden Fear Persona Quiz.Inside, you’ll meet one of seven personas — from The Controller to The Peacekeeper to The Overthinker — and learn:​Where your fear pattern began​How it shows up in your life​How to shift from fear into empowerment🔗 Take the quiz hereConnect with me for daily tools + inspiration:Instagram: ⁠@cheryneblom⁠ and ⁠@selfmasteryhub_official ⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠Cheryne Blom⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠The Self Mastery Hub ⁠⁠Find out more: ⁠⁠Self Mastery Hub