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
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
- Th...
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 Co...
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 s...
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
...
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 mana...
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
- St...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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, ca...
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 grow...
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 ...
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 impor...
Join host Kim on the Midlife with Courage™ podcast as she welcomes Sarah Colbert, a fellow podcast host and midlife mom of three daughters.
Sarah shares her journey from a successful career in television news to becoming a full-time mom and direct sales entrepreneur. She delves into her personal experiences with loss, faith, and finding renewed purpose in midlife.
Sarah also talks about the importance of intentional c...
Travel, reinvention and practical tips for women over 40 — Mikkel Woodruff shares how midlife can become your most adventurous chapter.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:19 Meet Our Guest: Mikkel Woodruff
00:46 Mikkel's Journey and Career Path
01:50 Courageous Moments in Life
04:07 The Love for Travel
08:51 Building a Photography Business
12:53 Taking a Year Off to Travel
In this episode of Midlife with Courage™, Kim welcomes guest Bernadette Catalana, a New York City attorney and mother of two daughters.
Bernadette shares her early experiences of overcoming fear and building courage, recounting a significant moment from her childhood when she challenged a misplacement in a reading group.
The conversation shifts to her experiences and challenges as a mother, and later as a grandmother,...
In this episode of the 'Midlife with Courage'™ podcast, Kim welcomes functional nutrition-based dietician Gretchen Spetz.
They discuss practical strategies for women in midlife to balance nutrition, manage blood sugar levels, and embrace a better relationship with food.
Gretchen shares her journey, including overcoming hypothyroidism, and provides actionable advice on maintaining fiber and protein-forward di...
In this episode of Midlife with Courage™, host Kim welcomes Sue Willoughby, a passionate coach from the Seattle area who integrates horses into her coaching practice.
Sue shares her inspiring journey of growing up with an alcoholic mother, moving across the country, and exploring various interests like stand-up comedy, acting, and piloting.
They delve into topics of courage, overcoming fear, and finding confidence in ...
Trauma-informed tools to quiet self-criticism and reclaim confidence in midlife — practical strategy-focused conversation.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:18 Meet Emma Lyons: A Trauma-Informed Healer
03:01 Emma's Journey: From Law to Healing
04:45 Understanding the Inner Narcissist
07:10 Breaking Free from Shame
16:06 Emma's System: B-R-E-A-K
22:40 Living Shamelessly...
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