Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy
Are you a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond who is wondering what happened to the woman you used to be—and what might be possible for the woman you're becoming? Midlife with Courage™ is about more than reinvention. It's about recognizing the ways we've learned to make ourselves smaller, quieter, and less visible—and finding the courage to change that. Each week, host Kim Benoy has honest, courageous conversations with women who have challenged the expectations, stories, and limitations that once held them back. Together, they explore confidence, identity, purpose, relationships, reinvention, and what it means to take up space in this next chapter of life. Because midlife isn't about becoming someone new. It's about becoming more fully yourself. You're not too old. You're not too late. And it's not just you.
Episodes
This week, Kim shares her personal journey of finding her voice, overcoming the tendency to shrink herself, and empowering women to take up space and speak their truth. This episode explores the roots of self-silencing and offers practical steps to reclaim confidence.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the episode and theme of finding your voice
00:16 Kim shares her personal journey and the importance ...
In this episode of Midlife with Courage™, Sophie Malahieude explores the vital role emotions play in our physical and mental health, emphasizing that emotions are messengers rather than enemies. Sophie shares her personal journey through grief, her background in yoga and mindfulness, and practical insights on how to listen to and work with your emotions to achieve balance during midlife transitions.
Key topics:
- Emoti...
This week, Lindsey Kilgo shares her journey through midlife wellness, emphasizing the importance of joy, adaptability, and community in maintaining health.
Discover practical tips for integrating wellness into busy lives, overcoming challenges, and embracing aging with confidence.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Joy
01:26 Lindsay's Journey into Wellness
04:44 Adapting Wellness in Mi...
In this engaging interview, Stephanie Anderson shares her journey through turning 50, embracing aging with confidence, and integrating her expertise in executive coaching and health & wellness. Discover insights on mindset shifts, the power of small changes, and how to live authentically at any age.
Key Topics during this conversation:
- Embracing aging and confidence
- Mindset shifts and small changes
- Integrat...
In this lively interview, Jo Blackwell shares her journey through menopause, overcoming self-ageism, and embracing aging with confidence. Discover practical insights on challenging societal narratives, nurturing connection, and thriving in midlife.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:45 Jo Blackwell's Personal Menopause Journey
01:54 Challenging Medical Advice and Toxic Positivity
02...
This week Kim shares her conversation with LeEllen Smith. She shares her journey of founding OutsideIn, a social enterprise and recovery program in Troy, Tennessee. Discover how she turned community needs into empowering opportunities for women, creating a ripple effect of hope and transformation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Midlife with Courage and Guest LeEllen Smith
00:23 LeEllen's background and...
Kim shares her recent speaking experiences, upcoming workshop, and personal reflections on embracing her voice and taking up space in midlife. Discover how she's turning challenges into opportunities for empowerment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kim's recent activities
01:53 Kim's speaking engagements and experiences
03:37 The 'Just' workshop and its purpose
06:09 Upcoming workshops and online ...
In this insightful interview, Sandra Wood shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of boundaries, and how women can reconnect with their authentic selves during midlife. Discover practical strategies for inner exploration, healing relationships, and embracing your true identity.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery
02:45 Awakening Through Adversity
05:34 Setting Boundaries and Re...
In this episode, Nandita Mahadevan shares her journey through midlife, emphasizing the importance of choosing oneself, understanding perimenopause, and embracing community and mindset shifts for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Midlife with Courage
00:49 Redefining Success in Midlife
02:39 Cultural Influences on Success and Health
04:14 The Neglect of Self-Care in...
In this inspiring episode, Kim Benoy interviews April Garcia about her transformative journey through trauma, healing, and finding joy in midlife. They explore the 'rooms theory' for healing past wounds, the power of vulnerability, and practical ways to embrace courage and joy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kim Benoy and the podcast
00:33 Kim introduces guest April Garcia
00:56 The rooms th...
Sue Bartel shares her inspiring journey through midlife health challenges, including her experience with hysterectomy, brain fog, and hormone changes. She discusses how she took control of her health with research, supplements, and community support, empowering women to embrace their midlife with courage and confidence.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:15 The Impact of Medical Advice to...
This week, Kim welcomes Toni LaMotta, an inner compass coach and former Catholic nun, to discuss freeing ourselves from external vows of obedience and trusting our inner voice. They explore how midlife is an opportune time to reconnect with our wisdom and live authentically.
Key Topics
- The impact of vows of obedience and external authority on self-trust
- The journey from religious and societal conditioning to inner gro...
In this inspiring interview, Amy Theisen Walz shares her personal journey through mental health struggles, the transformative power of therapy dogs, and the impactful work of the You're Not Alone; organization in supporting mental health awareness in schools.
Please be aware that we do discuss suicide in this episode which may be a trigger for some. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988-the Suicide and C...
Gretchen Schoser shares her powerful journey through mental health struggles, a near-suicide attempt, and her inspiring recovery. This episode highlights the importance of mental health awareness, community support, and practical tools for healing at midlife.
Key Topics:
- Mental health struggles in midlife
- The impact of early retirement on mental health
- The role of community and support groups
- The importa...
In this insightful interview, Dr. Angele Close discusses the transformative journey of motherhood, the concept of matresence, and how women can live more fully by understanding their evolving identities. She shares personal stories, practical advice, and her new book to empower women at any stage of motherhood.
Key Topics
- Matresence as a developmental phase of motherhood
- Healing and personal growth thr...
This episode dives into the transformative landscape of midlife, emphasizing that this phase is not just about navigating hormonal shifts but about embracing strength, vulnerability, and community. Kari Goeden, a therapist with innovative approaches, shares insights on how women can reconnect with themselves and build supportive networks during this powerful time.
In this episode:
- The concept of midlife as the "sacre...
This week, Kim and Rose Wippich explore the transformational journey through midlife—focusing on courage, self-reinvention, boundaries, and authentic visibility. They share practical insights and personal stories that empower women to live fully, boldly, and with intention.
Key Topics Covered:
- The importance of questioning and evolving our identity in midlife, moving beyond old roles like mother, partner, and p...
In this episode, Dori Martin shares her compelling journey from burnout and caregiving to transforming her health by focusing on foundational cellular health. She demystifies the role of minerals, hormones, and personalized lab testing in reclaiming vitality during midlife.
Key topics:
- The courage it takes to prioritize self-care amidst caregiving and life stress
- How chronic stress and burnout impact cellular energy a...
This episode features Sarah Bechard, a former speech therapist turned personal stylist, sharing her journey of overcoming fears, building confidence, and embracing her authentic self through style. Her insights highlight the importance of self-acceptance, faith, and intentional living for women in midlife.
In this episode:
- Sarah’s inspiring story of facing her fear of flying and how courage is a continuous proc...
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Kim sits down with Jenna Udenberg—accessibility educator, nonprofit founder, author, and lifelong advocate—to explore what it truly means to navigate life, identity, and purpose in midlife while living with a disability.
Jenna shares her powerful story of being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at age seven, transitioning into life in a wheelchair, and ultimately tr...
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