In this episode of The Midlife Rebel Podcast, I’m joined by Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women’s Meditation Network. We talk about intuition, meditation, and what it looks like to meet perimenopause and menopause without drowning in advice or second-guessing yourself.
Katie shares her early encounters with meditation, the leap from a successful business coaching career into building a global meditation network, and a very real $100k lesson that came from ignoring a full-body “no.” We explore how intuition actually works in day-to-day life, especially when doubt is loud and decisions feel heavy.
We also get practical. Katie explains why meditation doesn’t have to be long, quiet, or perfect — and how mini meditations, just a few conscious breaths at a time, can support busy women dealing with stress, sleep disruption, hot flushes, and the noise around menopause “shoulds.” This is about finding your way, not following someone else’s rules.
You’ll hear a behind-the-scenes look at the Women’s Meditation Network’s 24 podcasts — including sleep, anxiety, panic support, kids’ calm, morning resets, and a dedicated menopause channel — plus why Katie keeps ads only at the beginning so listeners’ calm isn’t interrupted. We also talk about her new course, Meditate to Magic, and what happens when alignment meets action — from a spontaneous solo retreat to creating eight course modules in 48 hours, without burnout.
If you’re ready to stop outsourcing menopause and start trusting yourself again, this conversation is a grounded place to begin.
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https://midliferebel.beam.ly/person/katie-krimitsos
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⏱️ Chapter Markers
0:00 – Setting the Focus and Guest Intro
0:31 – Midlife as Awakening, Not Crisis
1:28 – Meet Katie and Her Mission
4:30 – Katie’s First Encounters with Meditation
7:20 – From Biz Coach to Meditation Network
10:45 – Building 24 Meditation Podcasts
12:45 – Trusting Intuition Amid Doubt
16:02 – The $100k Lesson in Ignoring the Gut
19:06 – Blending Spirituality and Business
22:01 – Mini Meditations for Busy Women
24:05 – Cutting Through Menopause “Shoulds”
27:06 – Finding Your Meditation Style
29:16 – The Podcast Ecosystem for Women
32:05 – Ads Without Interrupting Calm
32:54 – Introducing Meditate to Magic
36:06 – A Solo Retreat and Fast Creation
40:16 – Course Structure and Community
43:05 – Why Alignment Matters Now
46:03 – Closing Reflections and Support