Episode 36
Reclaim Your Identity and Purpose in Midlife with Katrina Kloosters

We explore the journey of self-discovery in midlife with Katrina Klooster, a former educator turned entrepreneur. After checking all the boxes she thought were required for success, Katrina found herself feeling trapped, knowing she was meant for something different but unsure of what that was. She spent years overthinking, feeling stuck, and confused until hiring her first life coach at the age of 42. This decision sparked a transformation, and she began building her coaching business as a side hustle to help women build confidence, trust themselves, and pursue their bigger dreams.

Katrina shares how the desire for more initially drove her to believe she needed to do more, only to realize that doing less was the most frightening and freeing step. With her identity wrapped in ambition and achievement, she faced fears of losing herself without constant activity. In this episode, we discuss how she worked through those fears, took steps toward change, and modeled this behavior for her children. We also dive into how to give yourself permission to start fresh, rebuild your self-relationship, and overcome the fear of others’ opinions.