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Rethinking Communication: A New Language for a New Chapter
Over the past few years, I’ve been unpacking a lifetime of communication habits—most of them shaped by survival, not connection. I was...
Karen Gowans
Jun 182 min read


A New Perspective on Life, Science, and Emotions
For years, I believed science had all the answers. My university education taught me to prioritize logic and evidence. Now, in my 60s, I...
Karen Gowans
May 171 min read


🌿 Learning to Be the River 🌿
Lately, I’ve been thinking about this beautiful message: "Knowledge is a river, not a mountain. It flows through you — it’s not something...
Karen Gowans
Apr 291 min read


Can Women have it All?
Recently, I attended a networking event and struck up a conversation with a bright young career woman. After introductions, I shared that...
Karen Gowans
Apr 123 min read


Chiang Mai, Thailand - A yin vortex, one of the most vibrant healing capitals on the planet.
A sacred yin vortex and one of the world’s most vibrant healing hubs. With over 1,500 channelers and countless energy workers,...
Karen Gowans
Apr 71 min read


🌿 How Do We Measure Emotional Health? Try the Radar Wheel! 🌿
Emotional health isn’t just a feeling—it’s a full-body, whole-life experience. Yet so many of us rarely pause to truly check in with...
Karen Gowans
Mar 262 min read


Ready to Reprogram Your Midlife Mindset?
After years of practicing martial arts, I’ve come to understand something important about habits: Real, lasting change doesn’t come from...
Karen Gowans
Mar 252 min read


Becoming More Myself at 66: From Letting Go to Living Fully
I didn’t reinvent myself all at once. It happened in waves—some gentle, some wild. It began at 50, when my marriage ended. I was suddenly...
Karen Gowans
Mar 232 min read


Rediscovering Nature: The Power of Tree Hugging and Connecting with the Earth
It's fascinating to witness the real-time benefits of nature now that I've slowed down my life and reconnected with myself. After living...
Karen Gowans
Mar 82 min read


The Power of Integration in Your Transformation Journey
As I continue discovering new practices that support my journey, I’ve been reflecting on what true transformation really means. It’s not...
Karen Gowans
Feb 251 min read


Changing your Wine Habit!
Since leaving my traditional lifestyle in Toronto for a new chapter, I’ve had the spaceand time to explore ways of living that bring me...
Karen Gowans
Jan 112 min read


Awareness: The Gateway to Change
Awareness is the most important first step in transformation because it creates clarity and understanding. Here's why it's essential!...
Karen Gowans
Jan 91 min read


The Influence of Limiting Beliefs on Our Lives
A limiting belief is a deeply ingrained opinion we hold about ourselves or the world that stifles our potential. Rooted in our...
Karen Gowans
Jan 51 min read


Letting Go with Gratitude: Navigating the Emotions of Downsizing and New Beginnings
Letting go of the contents of a home filled with years of memories stirs a complex mix of emotions—believe me, I know. I knew I was going...
Karen Gowans
Dec 23, 20243 min read
From Stuck to Inspired: A Journey of Midlife Transformation
Rethink Midlife has flourished at Ping Villa, my sanctuary in Thailand, where I developed our transformative retreat program. This...
Karen Gowans
Dec 14, 20242 min read


Awakening Within: How Midlife Sparked My Journey of Transformation
Rethink Midlife emerged from a deeply personal journey of rediscovery, born after years of success tempered by compromises, sacrifices,...
Karen Gowans
Dec 12, 20242 min read


What's the difference in a Word? Story versus Journey!
Now that I’ve transformed and realigned with myself, I’m excited to share this ongoing journey with you. It’s a process that unfolds each...
Karen Gowans
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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