Are You Having an Existential Crisis? 5 Signs to Look For

Have you been feeling lost, uncertain, or unfulfilled in this season of your life? Are you wondering, “What is my purpose now?” or “What am I supposed to do with the rest of my life?”

If you're a Christian woman navigating midlife, major life changes, or a season of transition, you may be experiencing what is commonly called an existential crisis or midlife crisis.

In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I’m talking openly about what an existential crisis really means, why it can happen even when you have a strong faith, and how a season of questioning can become an opportunity for growth, clarity, and transformation.

An existential crisis often brings deep questions about purpose, meaning, identity, direction, and your place in the world. For women in midlife, it can happen when the roles and routines that once gave life structure begin to change. Your children may leave home, relationships may shift, your career may look different, or you may simply realize that you're no longer sure what comes next.

But here’s the good news: you are not done.

A midlife crisis doesn't have to be the end of your story. It can become a fresh canvas—a chance to reconnect with what you love, rediscover your gifts and passions, evaluate what truly matters, and reconnect with the purpose God has placed inside you.

In this episode, I share 5 signs you may be experiencing an existential or midlife crisis, including feeling lost, increased stress, loss of productivity, low energy, and loss of social support.

I’ll also share practical ways to begin moving forward, including reconnecting with your purpose, finding meaningful community and accountability, and shifting your focus toward the possibilities that are still ahead.

If you've been asking “What is my life about?”, wondering whether it's too late to start again, or searching for clarity and purpose in midlife, this episode is for you.

Your next chapter can still be meaningful, purposeful, and brave.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:08 - What is an existential crisis?

12:30 - Sign #1: You feel lost.

13:34 - Sign #2: Increased stress or mental distress.

15:48 - Sign #3: You’ve lost your productivity.

17:25 - Sign #4: You have low energy levels.

19:16 - Sign #5: You’ve lost some of your support.

20:02 - How to take action today

Quotations:

“We don't do a good service to each other when we choose not to talk about it or put it out there in the open.”

“Don't be afraid of a crisis. It's not negative. It can have massive, powerful effects, and really good positive outcomes for you.”

“You are not done. It is time for you to rediscover your passion project and get going again in that.”

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