Embracing Midlife: Finding Peace Through Regulation & Self-Discovery
Midlife has a way of asking deeper questions, about who we are, what we need, and how we want to feel in this next chapter. In a recent episode of Limitless in Midlife, Sally sat down with Catherine Stratta, an international coach and speaker whose story offers powerful reminders that healing is possible at any stage of life.
Why Regulation Matters More Than “Positive Thinking”
After decades of navigating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and even breast cancer, Catherine learned something many women are never taught: mindset alone isn’t always enough. True peace often begins in the nervous system.
Rather than pushing through or “coping,” Catherine invites women to gently regulate, using practices that help the body feel safe first. From breathwork and gratitude to deeper tools like EFT and Rapid Transformational Therapy, her approach helps women move out of survival mode and into a grounded, sovereign way of living.
From Survival to Strength
Catherine’s journey hasn’t been linear. Early mood swings, hospital stays, and career pivots could have defined her, but they didn’t. Instead, they became catalysts. Through curiosity, learning, and support, she discovered alternatives that transformed not just her mental health, but her relationship with herself.
That lived experience is what makes her work so impactful. She understands the fear, the fatigue, and the longing for peace and she knows the way through.
Small Practices, Real Shifts
One of the most refreshing parts of Catherine’s work is how accessible it is. Healing doesn’t require overhauling your life. It starts small:
A few intentional breaths
A moment of gratitude
Gentle techniques that calm the vagus nerve (like humming or light ear massage)
These simple practices interrupt old stress patterns and build resilience, day by day.
Honouring Your Unique Design
Another cornerstone of Catherine’s approach is Human Design. By understanding how your energy is meant to flow, you can stop forcing what doesn’t fit and start living in alignment. For many midlife women, this brings deep relief, permission to be who they truly are, without apology.
A Safe Space to Become Yourself Again
Through group and one-on-one coaching, Catherine creates spaces where women feel seen and supported, whether they’re navigating loss, anxiety, or the quiet question of “what’s next?” The result is confidence, calm, and a renewed sense of self-worth.
A Gentle Invitation
Midlife isn’t a closing chapter, it’s an opening. Catherine’s story reminds us that peace is learned, resilience is built, and it’s never too late to come home to yourself.
If this message resonates, consider sharing it with a friend who might need it. And remember—you’re not meant to do this alone. Together, we move forward with compassion, courage, and grace. ✨
Watch my conversation with Catherine here. https://youtu.be/llKvCm_vBTs
