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S2 | E10 Olivia de Sousa — Stop Being "Normal" in Midlife

03 June 2026 27:48 Lara Portelli

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What happens when midlife starts feeling less like a crisis… and more like a quiet nudge to come home to yourself?

Olivia de Sousa shares an honest conversation about change, intuition, creativity, and the courage it takes to stop living by other people’s expectations.

Olivia shares the moment she decided to close her podcast management business without a safety net, choosing to trust her inner voice over the pressure to keep pushing. She also opens up about embracing her “weirdness,” letting go of the need to fit into a box, and finding new creative expression through writing, music, and her mantra toolkit, The Ultimate Book of Word Spells.

This conversation is a reminder that midlife doesn’t have to be about fading quietly into the background. Sometimes, it’s where you finally give yourself permission to be seen, heard, and fully yourself.

Get to know more about Olivia: www.livvimedia.com.au/wordspells/

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About Lara Portelli:

As a successful business owner, NLP Practitioner, Midlife Reset Mentor, acclaimed award-winning author, and seasoned professional, Lara understands the challenges of navigating careers, business, and personal growth. She now channels her expertise into mentoring women through midlife and into their bodacious second act, helping ambitious women step into their power and build success on their own terms.

Connect with Lara: https://www.laraportelli.com/

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