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Fifth, call in other midlife archetypes to support you.
I leaned into the Fierce Protector when I started setting boundaries that felt terrifying. The Radiant Self reminded me that joy and vitality matter just as much as service. The Sage Dreamer helped me trust that my inner knowing was more trustworthy than anyone else’ s rules. Want to know which Midlife Archetype is here to support you? Take the Midlife Archetype quiz.
Sixth, build soulful accountability.
Midlife women need spaces where they can be witnessed in their truth— not to perform, but to be seen.
The Good Girl may always live inside me. But she no longer drives the car.
To the woman reading this who feels the Good Girl tugging at her sleeve, let this be your invitation:
You are allowed to take up space. You are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to tell the truth.
You are allowed to put yourself first without making anyone else last.
This isn’ t selfish. It’ s sacred. You are not here to be good.
You are here to be you.
WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH
DR. MINETTE RIORDAN – Minette Riordan, Ph. D. is a Soul Story Guide, expressive arts facilitator, and the founder of the Sisterhood of Wisdom and Wonder. A lifelong creative and spiritual seeker, she helps midlife women reclaim their voice, purpose, and passion through storytelling, myth, and sacred self-expression. Minette is the creator of the Midlife Archetype Quiz and the transformational Mythical Makeover experiences, blending depth psychology, expressive arts, and soulful play. Through retreats, courses, and her vibrant community, she invites women to remember who they are, one brushstroke, one story, one threshold at a time. Learn more at www. MinetteRiordan. com.
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