Phases with Anita Goa
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to the <strong>Phases Podcast</strong> with your host, Anita Goa. This podcast is your guide to evolving through the unique phases of life after 40.</p><p>Tune in for solo reflections, and thought-provoking conversations with guests as we dive into yoga, fitness and what it means to grow and thrive after 40.</p><p>Each episode blends timeless Eastern wisdom with modern Western science to uncover the secrets to lifelong vitality and personal growth. Join us on the Phases Podcast, where every phase of life is an opportunity to evolve into your best self.</p>
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April 3, 2026
Pleasure as a practice: How connection can change you, your relationships and the world
<p>What if deeper intimacy, connection, and confidence come from within—through your own capacity for pleasure?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.surethingexperiment.com">Elana Auerbach</a>, author of The Sure Thing, to explore pleasure as a practice and the power of taking 100% responsibility for your own pleasure in transforming your relationship with your body, your partner, and yourself.</p><p>Whether in partnership or solo, this conversation offers practical tools to feel more alive, confident, and connected. We also explore how embodiment, sensuality, and pleasure can expand into your voice, creativity, and societal impact.</p><p></p><p>Time stamps:</p><ul><li><strong>0:00 - 1:29</strong>: Introduction </li><li><strong>2:07 - 3:35</strong>: Discussion on pleasure, shame, and personal responsibility.</li><li><strong>4:03 - 5:46</strong>: Addressing societal shame and its impact.</li><li><strong>6:55 - 18:19</strong> Elana's personal journey and the concept of pleasure as a practice.</li><li><strong>18:19 - 19:11</strong>: Benefits of regular pleasure practices and personal transformation.</li><li><strong>25:11 - 27:18</strong>: Advice for those with partners not open to pleasure practices.</li><li><strong>30:08 - 32:18</strong>: Sensuality as nourishment and its health benefits.</li><li><strong>33:35 - 34:53</strong>: Love as a positive force and yoga practice.</li><li><strong>35:20 - 37:09</strong>: Historical perspectives and starting new practices.</li><li><strong>45:08 - 49:15</strong>: Elana's awakening, discussion on white privilege and societal change.</li><li><strong>52:08 - 55:15</strong>: Closing thoughts </li></ul><p></p><p></p><p> <strong>Stay In Touch With Elana + </strong>resources</p><p>Website - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.surethingexperiment.com">https://www.surethingexperiment.com</a></p><p>Instagram - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/elanauerbach">https://www.instagram.com/elanauerbach</a></p><p>Facebook - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/elanauerbach">https://www.facebook.com/elanauerbach</a></p><p></p><p>This Sure Thing Book - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXYZ1234">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXYZ1234</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://SureThingExperiment.com">Free Gift</a> - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.surethingexperiment.com">https://www.surethingexperiment.com</a></p><p></p><p> </p><p><strong>Stay In Touch With Anita Goa:</strong></p><p>Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/">http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.anitagoa.com">http://www.anitagoa.com</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.anitagoastudio.com">http://www.anitagoastudio.com</a> (membership)</p><p>Anita's Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeing">https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeing</a></p><p>Phases Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast">https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast</a></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing">https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>pleasure, self-love, intimacy, personal growth, cultural conditioning, weekly practice, empowerment, sexuality, emotional health, societal change</p><p></p>
March 27, 2026
Unapologetic Aging: Who Decides How You Should Age? Breaking Free from Body & Age Rules w/ Deb Benfield
<p>In this insightful conversation, Deb Benfield discusses aging unapologetically, challenging societal norms around body image, ageism, and wellness culture. She shares her journey as a dietitian, the importance of relational self-awareness, and practical practices for embracing body changes with confidence and compassion.</p><p></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>0:00 Introduction to the Phases Podcast and the question: What if nothing was wrong with your body at midlife?</p><p>2:00 Deb Benfield shares her journey, experiences with body image, diet culture, and wellness culture.</p><p>10:00 Exploring societal pressures, body hierarchy, whiteness, and the impact on midlife self-perception.</p><p>20:00 Discussion on ageism, internalized beliefs, neuroplasticity, and expanding perceptions of beauty.</p><p>30:00 Practices for self-awareness, body acceptance, and recognizing internal biases.</p><p>40:00 Midlife self-care, movement, strength training, and cultivating confidence and compassion.</p><p>50:00 Closing thoughts, reflections on unapologetic aging, and where to find Deb Benfield.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Stay In Touch With Deb Benfield +</strong> <strong>resources mentioned in episode</strong></p><p>Deborah Benfield website <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.debrabenfield.com/">https://www.debrabenfield.com/</a></p><p>Deborah Benfield on Instagram - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/agingbodyliberation/">https://www.instagram.com/agingbodyliberation/</a></p><p>Deborah Benfield on Substack - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://debrabenfield.substack.com">https://debrabenfield.substack.com</a></p><p></p><p>Implicit Bias Test (Harvard) - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/">https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/</a></p><p>Unapologetic Aging (Book) - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXYZ1234">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXYZ1234</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Stay In Touch With Anita Goa:</strong></p><p>Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/">http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.anitagoa.com">http://www.anitagoa.com</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.anitagoastudio.com">http://www.anitagoastudio.com</a> (membership)</p><p>Anita's Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeing">https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeing</a></p><p>Phases Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast">https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast</a></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing">https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>keywords</p><p>aging, body image, ageism, wellness culture, self-acceptance, body positivity, menopause, internalized bias, health, empowerment</p>
March 20, 2026
Navigate Midlife Without A Crisis // Wisdom, Transformation, and Spirituality with Dr. Chetna Kang
<p>What if midlife isn’t a breakdown… but a breakthrough?</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Chetna Kang shares a powerful reframe of aging — one rooted in self-awareness, identity and spiritual growth.</p><p>This isn’t about “getting older.”</p><p>It’s about becoming more you than ever before.</p><p>If you’ve been questioning who you are or where you’re going… this conversation is for you.</p><p></p><p><strong>About Dr. Chetna Kang</strong></p><p>Dr Chetna Kang is a consultant psychiatrist, bhakti yogi and spiritual teacher whose integrative approach weaves modern medicine, psychotherapy, and ancient wisdom. She has regularly presented Thought for the Day on Radio 4's Today programme and is known for making complex ideas about the mind, identity, and spiritual wellbeing deeply human and accessible.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Is Midlife Really a Crisis… or a Wake-Up Call?</p><p>03:11 – The Truth About Midlife No One Talks About</p><p>06:21 – Why You Feel Disconnected (and What to Do)</p><p>10:49 – How to Feel Safe When Everything Is Changing</p><p>15:01 – The Hidden Damage of Social Media in Midlife</p><p>18:27 – Why Feeling Invisible Might Be Your Superpower</p><p>22:11 – The Secret to Starting Over (Without Guilt)</p><p>26:28 – What Actually Helps When You Feel Lost</p><p>30:38 – The Ego Trap Keeping You Stuck</p><p>32:12 – How to Avoid (or Get Through) a Midlife Crisis</p><p>34:51 – The 5 Things Your Mind Is Missing</p><p>38:20 – The Real Reason Aging Feels So Hard</p><p>44:54 – What Legacy Really Means (It’s Not What You Think)</p><p>45:39 – Why Thinking About Death Changes Everything</p><p>47:31 – The One Practice That Grounds You Daily</p><p>49:36 – Science vs. Spirituality… or Both?</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Stay In Touch With Dr. Chetna Kang</strong></p><p>Website - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://chetna-kang.com">https://chetna-kang.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/in/chetna-kang">https://linkedin.com/in/chetna-kang</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>BBC Radio 4 - Dr. Chetna Kang Talks - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4">https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4</a></p><p>Spiritual Warrior Series by Bhakti Devote Swami - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.example.com/spiritual-warrior-series">https://www.example.com/spiritual-warrior-series</a></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Stay In Touch With Anita Goa:</strong></p><p>Newsletter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/">http://anitagoa.com/anita/newsletter/</a></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.anitagoa.com">http://www.anitagoa.com</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.anitagoastudio.com">http://www.anitagoastudio.com</a> (membership)</p><p>Anita's Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeing">https://instagram.com/anitagoawellbeing</a></p><p>Phases Podcast Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast">https://instagram.com/thephasespodcast</a></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing">https://www.facebook.com/anitagoawellbeing</a></p><p></p>
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- What is Phases with Anita Goa?
<p>Welcome to the <strong>Phases Podcast</strong> with your host, Anita Goa. This podcast is your guide to evolving through the unique phases of life after 40.</p><p>Tune in for solo reflections, and thought-provoking conversations with guests as we dive into yoga, fitness and what it means to grow and thrive after 40.</p><p>Each episode blends timeless Eastern wisdom with modern Western science to uncover the secrets to lifelong vitality and personal growth. Join us on the Phases Podcast, where every phase of life is an opportunity to evolve into your best self.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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