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.
Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy
From Iron Curtain to UN Peacekeeper: Christine Sadry's Extraordinary Journey
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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 importance of self-belief, resilience, and financial independence for women.
Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with remarkable life lessons and compelling anecdotes.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:19 Meet Christine Sadri
01:09 Christine's Journey to America
03:12 Challenges and Triumphs in a New Land
06:34 Reconnecting with Family
09:47 A New Path at the United Nations
13:05 A Blessing from the Pope
20:55 Adventures in Angola
24:29 A Close Call on a Dangerous Road
26:49 A New Mission in Mozambique
27:32 A Chance Encounter at a Birthday Party
29:51 Navigating the Yugoslavian Conflict
31:17 Challenges and Triumphs in Vukovar
34:33 Returning to Angola and New York
35:04 A New Mission in Sierra Leone
36:50 Reflections on Resilience and Purpose
42:31 Reconnecting with Family in Poland
45:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
You can find our more about Christine's story including her book 13 Years Lost on her website www.christinesadry.com.
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