Interview with Alexandra Junghans

„Your story isn’t over—it’s just getting deeper.“

Alexandra Junghans is a transformation coach for women over 40, guiding them to rise with courage and clarity. Originally from Minsk, Belarus, with a degree in intercultural communication, she’s always been passionate about human potential and meaningful change. She later married a German man, embracing a life of cross-cultural growth and adventure.

After moving to Hungary without knowing the language, she and her husband built a boutique hotel near Lake Balaton—a bold chapter that taught her resilience, creativity, and deep trust in the unknown.

Alexandra’s own journey of self-discovery and reinvention inspired her to help other women do the same. Today, she empowers clients to overcome self-doubt, reconnect with their inner truth, and step into the life they were meant to live.

Alexandra, what initially drew you to coaching, and how has it illuminated or shifted your life in unexpected ways?

What drew me to coaching wasn’t a grand plan or a lifelong dream—it was quieter. A kind of inner pull I couldn’t ignore. I was going through deep personal change, not just physically with my body and health, but mentally and emotionally through mindset shifts that transformed how I saw myself and the world. That journey lit something within me. I realized how powerful we become when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start truly seeing ourselves.

Coaching came naturally from that process. I didn’t so much choose it—it chose me. The more I learned, the more it felt like remembering. Like coming home to something I had always known. It gave me a way to hold space for others the way I once longed for someone to hold space for me.

What surprised me most was how much coaching would continue to shape me. It’s not just something I offer—it mirrors me, challenges me, and helps me grow. It’s made me a better listener. It’s helped me release the need for answers and instead trust in powerful questions. It deepened my trust—in the process, in people, in life, and in myself.

And maybe the most beautiful shift: it changed how I view doubt. Not as something to eliminate, but as a doorway—a spark that something important is ready to be explored.

Coaching has become a living, breathing practice in staying present with what’s real.

Alexandra Junghans

Transformation coach for women over 40

Alexandra knows what it means to start over with courage. Born in Minsk, Belarus, with a degree in intercultural communication, she’s always been drawn to human growth and transformation. After marrying a German man, her journey led her across borders and into bold new chapters.

One of the most defining was moving to Hungary alone—without the language or connections—where she and her husband built a boutique hotel near Lake Balaton. It was a lesson in resilience, creativity, and trusting the unknown.

Through years of inner work and reinvention, Alexandra found her true path as a transformation coach. Today, she empowers women over 40 to break through self-doubt and step into the life they’re meant to live.

Can you share a moment or realization that helped you embrace this stage of life with new purpose and energy?

One quiet morning changed everything—not during a workshop or big breakthrough, but during an early walk, just as the world was waking up. The air was crisp, and golden light filtered through the trees. I stopped, breathed it in, and something settled in me.

In that stillness, I realized: this is it.

Not “this is all there is,” but this is life. Not later, not once everything is perfect, but now—in the movement, the doubts, the quiet wins, and even the unfinished parts of me.

That moment grounded a deeper purpose. I wasn’t here to chase an ideal version of myself anymore. I was here to live—awake, aligned, and present. To share from the truth I was living. To walk alongside others as they found their way back to themselves too.

From then on, everything felt more alive—my work, my relationships, even how I faced challenges. The energy came not from trying harder, but from letting go and trusting the process.

What daily practices—like morning walks, yoga, or mindful breathing—have become non-negotiables in your routine, and how do they shape your mindset?

My mornings set the tone for everything. Over time, certain practices have become so integrated into my life, they’re more than habits—they’re anchors.

Morning walks are essential. It’s not about fitness—it’s about presence. Being outside before the world gets loud brings me back to myself. The rhythm of walking, the morning light, the quiet—it grounds me and opens space for clarity.

Mindful breathing is another constant. Just a few intentional breaths—between calls or before opening my laptop—can shift everything. They pull me out of autopilot and into connection with my body, emotions, and the present moment.

Movement also plays a big role—whether it’s yoga, stretching, or dancing around my living room. It helps me stay soft and strong, process emotions, and realign with what matters.

These practices aren't about performance. They’re about presence. They give me space to notice the stories I’m telling myself, and remind me that I don’t need to rush or prove anything—I just need to show up, fully.

That’s what truly shapes my mindset: not control, but intentional space. Not perfection, but permission.

Limiting beliefs can quietly dictate the course of our lives. What was one powerful belief you had to challenge or rewire, and how did that inner shift transform your outer world?

The belief I had to challenge was: “I have to prove my worth.”

For years, it was the silent driver behind everything—achievement, overgiving, even rest. It looked like ambition on the outside, but inside it felt like pressure and never arriving.

The shift didn’t happen all at once. It came through stillness, deep conversations, and coaching. Through that small, persistent question: “What if you’re already enough, just as you are?”

Letting go of that belief felt like finally exhaling. And once I did, everything changed.

I started making choices from alignment instead of obligation. I stopped chasing validation and started honoring my values. My work deepened. Relationships became more authentic. My creativity flowed. I felt, maybe for the first time, truly at home in myself.

That inner shift became the foundation of how I help others—because I know how heavy those invisible beliefs can be. And I know the freedom that comes from finally putting them down.

Even now, when it resurfaces, I know how to meet it—with awareness, not fear.

Many of your followers are navigating personal or professional pivots. What advice would you give someone feeling stuck or unsure if lasting transformation is really possible after 40?

If you’re over 40 and feeling stuck, hear this: transformation is not only possible—it’s waiting for you. By now, you’ve lived through enough to know yourself more deeply. That’s not lost time—it’s your foundation. Here’s what I’d say: Pause and really listen—not to the noise, but to your inner knowing.

Let go of the idea that you should have it all figured out. That pressure kills growth. Get curious about your stuckness. Often, it’s not a failure—it’s a sign something new wants to emerge. Follow what feels alive—even if it doesn’t make sense yet.

And most importantly: challenge the lie that it’s too late. The most powerful transformations I’ve seen didn’t start with certainty. They began with one brave thought: “Maybe there’s more for me.”

There is. Your story isn’t over—it’s just getting deeper.

In your coaching journey, you’ve helped many reframe their inner dialogue. Can you walk us through a “mindshift moment” with a client that deeply moved you—or even changed your own perspective?

One unforgettable “mindshift moment” was with a client who believed, “I’m too much and not enough at the same time.” That belief kept her in a cycle of self-doubt—shrinking at work, second-guessing in relationships, overexplaining her emotions.

Together, we slowed down and explored the voice behind it—not as a flaw, but as a clue. She traced it back to a protective strategy from her younger self—shrinking to feel safe, overcompensating to avoid rejection.

The shift came when she stopped resisting the voice and met it with compassion. In a visualization, she encountered her inner “Protector”—a wise part of her trying to help, but using outdated tools. She didn’t need to silence it—just update its role.

That moment changed everything—for her, and for me. It reminded me that the parts we often want to fix are simply parts of us longing for a more empowered job.

That’s the magic of coaching—learning to meet ourselves, not as problems to solve, but as allies to understand and guide.

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