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Yes, choppy sleep, aches and pains that shift but don’t leave, and losing people we love are common midlife experiences. But that’s only part of the story – the part that gets almost all of the press. There is so much more. There is wisdom. There is resilience. And there is the chance to step into our most authentic selves. Embrace the Middle is my offering to help you get there.
Upcoming Programs
Pink Full Moon Gathering, April 10, 6:30-8:30pm
Spring is here—the season of awakening, possibility, and new beginnings. The days grow longer, flowers start to bloom, and life stirs all around us. Just as the earth is blooming, so can we. Join a circle of like-hearted women under the soft glow of the Pink Moon to honor the energy of spring—a[...]
Learn MoreA Day of Embracing the Middle
The Next Day of Embracing the Middle Saturday, June 14, 20259:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Private yurt, San Diego Join us for a soul-nourishing, in-person retreat designed exclusively for midlife women ready to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way. This Day of Embracing the Middle[...]
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Testimonials
Thank you beautiful sister for such a magical gift of your day retreat yesterday 🌟Your softness and compassion shone bright and transformation happened
I have found the workshops to be very insightful, and potentially transformative. It is a wonderful idea to have a workshop for women in similar places in their lives. It is beautifully lead by Shayna, who offers insight, guidance, and wisdom. I highly recommend these workshops!
Donna B.Thank you so much Shayna Gothard Kaufmann!!! What a wonderful, positive, encouraging, supportive and enlightening experience! All of what you were saying were things I definitely can relate to, and your facilitated exercise was so very valuable. Thank you for creating this for our community of women and beyond. You really are amazing and I admire you deeply!
Shannon W.Through her “Embracing” series, Shayna graciously extends her extensive knowledge, experience, insight, guidance, healing, zen-like leadership and obvious love for what she does with her fellow “middle” women. I gained significant insight about “me” in ways I hadn’t considered before, and that allowed me to begin a wonderful journey of much needed acceptance, forgiveness, healing and peace. I also gained a network of amazing, wonderful women! Thank you, Shayna. You are a trusted adviser and forever friend.
Kelly B.Ongoing growth and development is a huge priority in my life, but I was having a difficult time finding the right context for creating it. Within the confines of Shayna’s group I found camaraderie, laughter, fellowship, connectedness, a feeling of interpersonal relatedness, a sense of safety and mutual respect, and an overall feeling of being truly heard without judgement. I trust Shayna implicitly and in her group I always feel comfortable and safe; a nurturing space to reflect, engage in lively conversation, explore new options and possibilities, and find new ways of thinking about old challenges. I cannot think of a better person to facilitate personal growth and development workshops than Shayna Kaufmann.
Claire Y.