Phases with Anita Goa

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

March 20, 2026·50 min
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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 KangDr 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 About06:21 – Why You Feel Disconnected (and What to Do)10:49 – How to Feel Safe When Everything Is Changing15:01 – The Hidden Damage of Social Media in Midlife18:27 – Why Feeling Invisible Might Be Your Superpower22:11 – The Secret to Starting Over (Without Guilt)26:28 – What Actually Helps When You Feel Lost30:38 – The Ego Trap Keeping You Stuck32:12 – How to Avoid (or Get Through) a Midlife Crisis34:51 – The 5 Things Your Mind Is Missing38:20 – The Real Reason Aging Feels So Hard44:54 – What Legacy Really Means (It’s Not What You Think)45:39 – Why Thinking About Death Changes Everything47:31 – The One Practice That Grounds You Daily49:36 – Science vs. Spirituality… or Both?Stay In Touch With Dr. Chetna KangWebsite - https://chetna-kang.comChetna's Instagram: https://instagram.com/drchetnakangLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/chetna-kangResourcesBBC Radio 4 - Dr. Chetna Kang Talks - https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4Spiritual Warrior Series by Bhakti Devote Swami - https://www.example.com/spiritual-warrior-seriesStay In Touch With Anita Goa:Newsletter: http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/Website: http://www.anitagoa.com http://www.anitagoastudio.com (membership)Anita's Instagram: https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeingPhases Podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/thephasespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing

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