Navigate Midlife Without A Crisis...

Navigate Midlife Without A Crisis // Wisdom, Transformation, and Spirituality with Dr. Chetna Kang

Phases with Anita Goa by Anita Goa
S4 · E4
Mar 20, 2026
50:09

Episode notes

What if midlife isn’t a breakdown… but a breakthrough?

In this episode, Dr. Chetna Kang shares a powerful reframe of aging — one rooted in self-awareness, identity and spiritual growth.

This isn’t about “getting older.”

It’s about becoming more you than ever before.

If you’ve been questioning who you are or where you’re going… this conversation is for you.

About Dr. Chetna Kang

Dr Chetna Kang is a consultant psychiatrist, bhakti yogi and spiritual teacher whose integrative approach weaves modern medicine, psychotherapy, and ancient wisdom. She has regularly presented Thought for the Day on Radio 4's Today programme and is known for making complex ideas about the mind, identity, and spiritual wellbeing deeply human and accessible.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Is Midlife Really a Crisis… or a Wake-Up Call?

03:11 – The Truth About Midlife No One Talks About

06:21 – Why You Feel Disconnected (and What to Do)

10:49 – How to Feel Safe When Everything Is Changing

15:01 – The Hidden Damage of Social Media in Midlife

18:27 – Why Feeling Invisible Might Be Your Superpower

22:11 – The Secret to Starting Over (Without Guilt)

26:28 – What Actually Helps When You Feel Lost

30:38 – The Ego Trap Keeping You Stuck

32:12 – How to Avoid (or Get Through) a Midlife Crisis

34:51 – The 5 Things Your Mind Is Missing

38:20 – The Real Reason Aging Feels So Hard

44:54 – What Legacy Really Means (It’s Not What You Think)

45:39 – Why Thinking About Death Changes Everything

47:31 – The One Practice That Grounds You Daily

49:36 – Science vs. Spirituality… or Both?

Stay In Touch With Dr. Chetna Kang

Website - https://chetna-kang.com

Chetna's Instagram: https://instagram.com/drchetnakang

LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/chetna-kang

Resources

BBC Radio 4 - Dr. Chetna Kang Talks - https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4

Spiritual Warrior Series by Bhakti Devote Swami - https://www.example.com/spiritual-warrior-series

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Website: http://www.anitagoa.com http://www.anitagoastudio.com (membership)

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Keywords

#yoga
midlife
transformation
aging
spirituality
identity
selfawareness
bhagavad gita
spiritual practice
chetna kang

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