The Heart of the Shift
- Desiree Swaen
- Aug 10
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago

Dear Beautiful Soul,
There is something profoundly powerful — and sometimes quietly turbulent — about the decades of our 30s, 40s, and 50s.These years are not just a continuation of what came before. They ask us to pause, re-evaluate, and sometimes even reimagine who we are, what we want, and how we give and receive love.
This is the time in life when many women find themselves at a crossroads. For some, it’s the unraveling of a long-term relationship or the finality of divorce. For others, it’s the daunting step of reentering the dating world after years — even decades — of being partnered. And for many, it’s a quieter but equally powerful shift: the realization that what once fulfilled you no longer does, or that the roles you’ve played so well — mother, partner, achiever — are asking to be redefined.
These are not just transitional years. They are transformational years.
You are not who you were in your 20s. Your wisdom has deepened. Your desires are sharper. And yet, this clarity often comes with questions:
What does real love look like for me now?
How do I trust myself — and others — again?
Am I selfish for wanting more depth, more honesty, more intimacy?
I want you to know: these questions are not signs of failure or lack. They are invitations. They are your soul’s way of calling you back to yourself.
Through my work in reflective guidance, I’ve seen a few common challenges women often face during these years — and how we can meet them with compassion and truth:
1. When a relationship ends
The grief, the identity shift, the ache of “what now?” — it can feel overwhelming. Together, we create space to honor your loss without letting it define you, and to rediscover who you are beyond a partnership.
2. Stepping back into dating
Dating now is different — and thankfully, so are you. I help you approach love with clarity, boundaries, and a deep alignment with your values, so that you date from a place of self-trust, not fear.
3. Feeling unseen in a current partnership
Sometimes love feels distant. We explore what your heart is really asking for, and whether it can be nurtured where you are — or if your soul is calling for a new chapter.
4. Questioning your worth and desire
The world tells women that aging makes them less. I will tell you — and show you — that you are more: more grounded, more magnetic, more worthy than ever.
5. Longing for deeper love
Surface-level connection no longer satisfies you. My guidance helps you become the partner you wish to attract, creating the space for conscious, evolving love.
The work I offer is not about fixing you. You are not broken. It is about guiding you home — to the truest, fullest version of yourself.
If you feel ready to explore this next chapter with curiosity, honesty, and grace, I would be honored to walk beside you. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Click below to schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom Clarity Session, or dive into your first Reflective Guidance session. Let’s make this the moment you choose you.
With warmth and unwavering belief in your journey,
Desiree
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