Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
Listening to this podcast will leave you feeling inspired and motivated as you navigate your beautiful midlife journey! The stories of other amazing women will start you on a path to finding your own courage to flourish after forty.
Episodes
This week on Midlife with Courage™, Kim talks with research professor and Partner Lab founder Merideth Thompson about midlife courage, including ending a 22-year marriage, dating again at 43, and using relationship science to make smart decisions.
They discuss “slow dating,” why waiting for permission or perfect confidence costs time and self-trust, and why fulfillment after 40 is about reclaiming and integrating who you...
Discover how deep inner work, emotional capacity, and nervous system healing can lead to lasting transformation. Christine Ruch shares her inspiring journey from health crises to profound self-trust and holistic healing.
Listen to learn:
- How childhood chronic illness and MS prompted Christine to explore holistic health approaches
- The importance of listening to your body and trusting its signals
- The role of emotional cap...
I am so excited to share this new opportunity to connect on a deeper level with you.
Take a listen and get ready to go unfiltered with me!
Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.
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In this week's Midlife with Courage Podcast™ Kim talks with Angela Burk, a retired B2B marketer who wrote Real Girls Guide to Midlife after finding a 20-year-old “red folder” of questions. They discuss divorce, grief, perimenopause rage, self-publishing, “together living apart,” and saying no.
- Midlife change, courage, and messy “middle” journeys
- Menopause symptoms, identity shifts, and reclaiming pl...
This week, Kim recaps February’s resiliency theme and guests, reminding midlife women not to minimize pain and to validate their own experiences.
Highlights:
- Tasha Schuh: life-changing accident, powerful voice
- Michelle Walters: love, loss, hypnotherapy pivot
- Kristen Crabtree: leaving abuse, finding courage
- Invitation: Courage & Confidence Circle starts March 3 (midlifewithcourage.com)
In this episode of Midlife With Courage®, host Kim welcomes Kristen Crabtree, who shares her remarkable journey of overcoming an abusive marriage and finding her true self. Kristen reveals how she moved forward before courage and the transformative power of listening to her true self.
Key takeaways include facing fear, the significance of true self, and redefining courage.
00:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embraci...
In this episode of Midlife with Courage™, host Kim speaks with Michelle Walters, a clinical hypnotherapist.
Michelle shares her journey from digital marketing to hypnotherapy, the personal challenges she has faced, and how she now helps others overcome anxiety, trauma, and more.
Key points include:
- Michelle’s career transition story
- The impact of personal loss on her journey
- How hypnotherapy works
-...
In this episode of the Midlife With Courage™ podcast, host Kim talks with Tasha Schuh, a resiliency coach who shares her incredible story of overcoming a life-changing spinal cord injury at 16.
Key topics include:
- Tasha’s accident and initial recovery
- Her journey to independence and education
- The impact of her faith and positive attitude
- Tasha’s work in speaking, coaching, and writing
- The i...
Welcome to Midlife with Courage™! Join Kim’s solo episode as she recaps January's women’s health theme with inspiring guests and shares what they have taught her this month including insights on perimenopause, diabetes prevention, and body positivity.
Plus, learn how to connect with her community, join the Courage and Confidence Circle, and explore speaking opportunities.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Coura...
In this episode of Midlife With Courage™, host Kim welcomes back Anne Poirier to discuss body neutrality, self-acceptance, and the challenges faced by women in midlife.
Learn about Anne's journey, her new book, and how to shift body image perceptions for better confidence and self-worth.
Key topics include:
- Understanding body neutrality
- Body image challenges during midlife
- Tips to improve self...
Join the Midlife with Courage™ podcast as host Kim chats with Michelle Folan, a midlife health and nutrition coach. Discover Michelle's inspiring journey from the corporate world to coaching and podcasting, and learn valuable tips on midlife health, science-backed strategies, and the importance of self-care.
- Michelle Folan's career transition
- Importance of health and wellness in midlife
- T...
In this episode of the Midlife with Courage™ podcast, host Kim and guest Sharon Neilson dive into the challenges women face in midlife.
Sharon shares her journey as a nurse, mom, and wellness coach, offering strategies on managing stress, nutrition, and exercise for a healthier life after 40.
- Insightful discussion on midlife wellness
- Sharon's personal journey and transformation
- Tips on managin...
In this episode of the Midlife with Courage™ podcast, host Kim talks with Hilary Momberger Powers about her journey from child actor to overcoming trauma and addiction. Key points include the importance of stabilizing yourself, finding self-worth, and the power of community and service.
- Hilary's early career as the voice of Sally in Charlie Brown
- Overcoming childhood trauma and addiction
- Stabi...
Join Kim on Midlife with Courage™ as she reflects on this past year, celebrating gratitude, personal growth, and the incredible stories shared by women.
Discover the power of taking action, building confidence, and the importance of rest during the holidays. Tune in for exciting guest stories coming in January!
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:24 Reflecting on Gratitude and Achievements
01:46 Emb...
In this episode of the Midlife with Courage™ podcast, Kim and guest Maria Toso discuss emotional triggers and how to heal them. Key topics include:
- Understanding emotional triggers and contractions
- Techniques for healing and self-love
- The importance of grounding and breathwork
- How forgiveness and divine love play roles in emotional healing
- Practical advice for facing triggers, especially dur...
Join Kim on Midlife With Courage™ as she welcomes Melinda Lee. Discover Melinda’s unique journey of sharing hugs, cultivating authenticity, and the lessons learned through life changes, including overcoming a challenging marriage and the importance of self-love.
Key takeaways include: embracing your authentic self, learning from personal boundaries, and the impact of genuine human connection.
00:00 Welcome to Mi...
In this episode of Midlife with Courage™, host Kim welcomes fitness enthusiast Heike Yates to share her inspirational journey.
Heike discusses her unexpected path to a fitness career, her courageous decision to divorce and start anew, and how she managed to support her family on a limited income. The conversation covers Heike's fitness philosophy, emphasizing that any woman, regardless of age or fitness level, can a...
Tune in to the Midlife with Courage™ podcast with your host Kim and special guest Kathryn Henry. Kathryn shares her inspiring journey from a corporate director at Lululemon to an author of the book 'A Dime to Say I Love You.'
She talks about showing vulnerability in her writing, the power of moments of courage, and the importance of resilience. Discover how Kathryn turned her life's challenges into growth ...
In this episode of Midlife with Courage™, host Kim welcomes Leslie Ellis, a yoga therapist, and coach from Oregon.
Leslie shares her inspiring journey of courage, recounting a pivotal moment when she left a draining job to pursue her passion for yoga and holistic health. Together, they discuss the importance of being present in our bodies, the myth of mind over matter, and how midlife women can open themselves to new pos...
In this episode of the 'Midlife with Courage™' podcast, host Kim interviews Christine Sadry, who shares her incredible story of leaving Poland as a young girl and overcoming numerous challenges to become a UN peacekeeper and author.
Christine recounts moments of deep courage, navigating life in a foreign country, and her experiences working in conflict zones around the world. Her journey emphasizes the importan...
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