Discover how shadow work, self-awareness, and emotional integration can transform your life. In this inspiring Midlife Catalyst episode, clinical therapist & integrative healer Tess Wilton shares powerful tools to heal past wounds, build resilience, and set healthy boundaries.
In this episode of Midlife Catalyst, host Amanda Younts speaks with Tess Wilton, a trauma-informed therapist and integrative healer, about how high-achieving, spiritually attuned women can reclaim their inner power. Tess blends clinical therapy with spiritual practices like shadow work, emotional integration, and sacred witnessing to help clients navigate midlife transitions with clarity and confidence.
You’ll learn:
How to recognize and work with your “shadow self”
Practical self-awareness tools for daily life
Breathwork and self-soothing techniques to stay grounded
How to set and maintain healthy boundaries
Why emotional storms aren’t your enemy
Steps to stop people-pleasing and prioritize yourself
Whether you’re seeking personal growth, healing from past traumas, or striving for soul-level leadership, Tess’s approach offers a path to deeper connection, resilience, and authenticity.
📌Key Moments
00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Tess Wilton
02:10 – Tess’s journey into therapy and healing
06:45 – Blending spiritual and clinical approaches
09:30 – Understanding shadow work
13:20 – Recognizing triggers and emotional patterns
17:05 – How self-awareness creates choice
20:15 – The role of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
24:30 – Avoiding autopilot reactions in conflict
27:40 – Importance of willingness and hope in healing
31:00 – People-pleasing and self-abandonment patterns
34:25 – Why emotional storms aren’t the enemy
37:10 – Self-reflection without judgment
39:00 – Practical self-soothing tools (5 senses method)
42:20 – The power of boundaries and how to set them
45:50 – Examples of real-life boundary conversations
48:15 – Breathwork techniques for grounding (box & Ferris wheel breathing)
50:00 – Final thoughts
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