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Magnificent Midlife


Feb 1, 2022

Have you ever wanted to do something completely different to what you actually do? My guest Dr Kristina Dervaitis is an obstetrician and gynecologist who has reinvented herself as a singer/songwriter and released a beautiful new album. Now she does both her passions and has modified her life to make that work. She's battled with imposter syndrome and gone ahead with her dreams, and the result is sublime. We talk about her dramatic midlife reinvention.

We talk about:

  • When Kristina first wanted to be a professional singer
  • About her musical background
  • How she juggles singing with being a gynecologist
  • Her contraception advice on YouTube
  • The inspiration for her songs and how she comes up with the lyrics
  • Learning to dream again and stay open to possibility
  • Using writing to process pain and grief
  • Deciding not to have children despite working in obstetrics
  • What the future holds for her medical and singing careers
  • Doing the work to make dreams happen
  • Kristina’s advice for women who have unfulfilled dreams

And more!

Kristina's website: kristinadervaitis.com

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Listen to her latest album: Overdue

Book mentioned in the podcast: The Healing Power of Singing

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You can find out more information and get the show notes to every episode at magnificentmidlife.com. That’s also where you’ll find strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent. There’s a midlife wellness program, courses, midlife mentoring to help make the most of your next chapter, and our online membership program. If not now, when?

Named #18 in the best 40 Women Over 50 podcasts globally by Feedspot