In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I'm joined by women's rite of passage guide Niels Vantzuriel. A Dutch archaeologist, hypnotist and gifted storyteller living on a remote peninsula in Ireland, Niels guides women through immersive rites of passage designed to help them consciously step into the next chapter of their lives.
We explore what a modern rite of passage can look like, why some women reach a point where therapy, self-help and personal development no longer feel like enough, and how ancient landscapes, ceremony and deep inner work can create lasting change.
We also discuss:
• What a women's rite of passage really is
• Why midlife can feel like a calling rather than a crisis
• Ireland's sacred sites, stone circles and "thin places"
• Trance work, preparation and integration
• The surprising idea of growth through pleasure
• Why lasting transformation begins long before - and continues long after - the retreat itself
This conversation is unlike any other I've had on the podcast. Niels has a beautiful way of weaving together mythology, neuroscience, ancient wisdom and practical experience, and I found myself completely drawn into his stories.
If you've been feeling that something is changing in midlife, and you're curious about what might be waiting on the other side, I hope this conversation gives you something to reflect on.
Featuring Niels Vantzuriel
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