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.
Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
Finding Midlife Courage and Creating Healthy Habits with Heike Yates
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 achieve better health and confidence.
Heike introduces her 'Pursue Your Spark' framework, a step-by-step guide to making sustainable changes. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries, building momentum through tiny shifts, and staying true to oneself in midlife.
This episode is filled with practical advice and motivation for women looking to take control of their health and life.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife With Courage
00:31 Meet Our Guest: Heike Yates
00:51 Heike's Journey to Fitness
01:52 A Courageous Decision: Divorce
04:54 Starting Over: New Beginnings
07:13 Building a Fitness Career
14:27 Connecting Through Fitness
18:09 Tiny Shifts to Build Momentum
19:49 Balancing Family and Personal Time
20:33 The Challenge of Setting Boundaries
21:07 Embracing Self-Care and Overcoming Guilt
23:27 Body Image and Aging
28:10 The Pursue Your Spark Framework
37:02 Final Thoughts and Advice
Learn more about Heike on her website https://heikeyates.com/
Get in on the next Courage & Confidence Circle before it even opens. The waitlist for the March 2026 Courage & Confidence Circle is open so click the link below to let me know you are ready to grow your midlife confidence now!
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.
Are you looking for more? You should check out my Courage & Confidence Circle! Join a supportive group of other midlife women who are ready to live with courage and stop waiting for someday! This 3-month program starts again in March 2026 and I would love to see you there!
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