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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
302 episodes
Thinking Beyond Emotions in Midlife with Sophie Malahieude
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,...
Joyful Wellness in Midlife: Redefining Fitness and Self-Care with Lindsey Kilgo
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...
Unfiltered-July Reflections on Ageism and Finding Joy
Kim shares personal insights and stories about aging, ageism, and living joyfully. She emphasizes celebrating age, overcoming self-ageism, and pursuing passions regardless of age.
Run the Mile You're In: A Midlife Conversation with Stephanie Anderson
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...
Breaking Self-Ageism: A Journey to Confidence in Midlife with Jo Blackwell
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 midl...
One Woman's Midlife Journey Through Community with LeEllen Smith
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...
Reflections on June and What's Ahead for Midlife with Courage™
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.Chapters00:0...
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Reclaiming Yourself in Midlife with Sandra Wood
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 r...
The Power of Choosing Yourself in Midlife with Nandita Mahadevan
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.Chapter...
Not My Circus: Setting Boundaries
Kim shares personal insights on family drama, setting boundaries, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of not getting involved in unnecessary conflicts.
How Courage and Joy Transform Midlife with April Garcia
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 practica...
Unmasking Midlife: How Sue Bartel Reclaimed Her Courage and Health
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 su...
From Convent to Finding Her Inner Compass in Midlife with Toni LaMotta
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...
Taking Breaks
Kim shares her experience of taking a break from her busy schedule due to illness, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and the liberating effect of avoiding political and social media drama. TakeawaysListe...
The Power of Unconditional Love: Amy Theisen Walz's Journey with You're Not Alone;
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 awaren...
Midlife Mental Health: A Life-Changing Call with Gretchen Schoser
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 heal...
How Matrescence Can Transform Women's Midlife Experience with Dr. Angele Close
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 a...
Navigating Midlife: Strength, Community, and Mental Health with Kari Goeden
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 appro...
Exploring the Transformational Journey of Midlife: A Conversation with Rose Wippich
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 full...
How Midlife is Your Personal Spring of Rebirth and New Possibilities
In this exclusive bonus episode, Kim Benoy delves into the powerful connection between the renewal of spring and the transformative potential of midlife. Discover how this season symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings, especially in the middle y...
Midlife Fatigue Explained: The Role of Minerals and Stress Patterns (with Dori Martin)
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 recla...
Midlife Confidence: Transforming Through Fashion and Style
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-...
Finding Strength, Advocacy & Identity in Midlife with Jenna Udenberg
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...
Real Talk About Midlife Relationships | Midlife with Courage™ Unfiltered
In this subscriber-only episode, Kim shares a sneak peek into her most important relationship—her marriage—and reflects on what decades together can teach you about love, change, and staying solid through life’s transitions. Inspire...
50 and Fabulous: Tina Coleman's Guide to Midlife Reinvention
This week, Kim talks with Tina Coleman—author, speaker, and reinvention guide—about moving from Iowa to Mexico, getting sober after deep loss, and using solo travel as a catalyst for healing and courage. Tina shares how writing her ...
