
The Fortyfied Woman Podcast
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The Fortified Woman Podcast aims at inspiring, and empowering women in their 40s to rise, shine, thrive, and turn what can be a midlife crisis into Midlife rises. We will discuss topics ranging from perimenopause, and menopause and their effects on our mind, body, and emotions, and ways to cope and enjoy this blossoming season in our lives. I know what it's like to survive rather than to..
The Fortyfied Woman Podcast
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On this episode, my guest Gail Winstanley shares her story of dependence on alcohol to cope with a traumatic childhood sexual assault and the depressing menopausal symptoms. It took her a shift in her mindset and self talk therapy to overcome and conquer drinking and menopausal depression. Her own experience has inspired her to coach other midlife women to not endure this season in their lives but work on developing themselves to become the best version of themselves.
Find Gail on instagram @the.never.too.late.girl
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In this inspirational episode, my guest Olawunmi Osode shares her journey to menopause at 36 years old. Suffering from a medical condition (very heavy bleeding) for which doctors wrongly advised hysterectomy (uterus and ovaries removal) as solution, unknowingly, she ended up in early menopause land.
She was so unwell and very aware of the drastic change that came after the procedure that in her bid to regain her health, she sought for medical help in London and after several medical tests was confirmed at severe menopause stage and put on HRT (hormonal replacement therapy) to allev ..read more
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The changes that occur naturally in our bodies as we age can have devastating effects on our self image and self confidence if we let them. Those insecurities are reflected in a number of ways, and one of the most visible is with style and how we approach fashion as women in midlife.
In fact, so many women struggle with self confidence, body image, and style, but in reality, It turns out that midlife should be the BEST time for style! By midlife, we’ve finally grown into ourselves. Youth is about fashion. Style is about self-knowledge and acceptance. By style, I mean dressing your ..read more
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In today's episode, my guest Teens boys and family coach Bukola Jolugbo shares some very interesting insight on ways we can as parents be intentional in raising our teen boys to become MEN of calibre and substance. This task requires wisdom from Fathers and mothers by practicing the below
1-Parents grow up. unlearn, relearn
2-Listen to your child. Be open and willing to communicate
3-Humble yourself and work on becoming emotionally intelligent.
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Welcome to this episode where i had a lovely conversation with my fellow podcaster sister Cocochi (Bounce back with Cocochi Podcast) where i shared my story of how i turned my pain to purpose.
Few Highlights
1- Overcoming the challenge of migrating to a new country and continent
2-Dealing with and overcoming the trauma of 3 consecutives premature births due to a life threatening condition called pre-eclampsia that affect 1 in 3 pregnant women.
3-Building the resilience to bounce back from adversity and use planned and unplanned change to fuel my success.
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Has your Inner Fearleader (Fears, Negative Messaging, Self-doubt, Low Self-Esteem, etc) kept you Stuck and unable to unleash your Full Potential?
In this episode, my guest Dr Ann and i have an insightful discussion to debunk this illusion called FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real) and ways we can silence it to keep Unstuck. Let's disable fear and regain self esteem, self confidence and be all that God has created us to be.
Meet my Guest.
Dr. AnnMaureen Nwabuzor is a Self-Esteem Coach, PROFESSIONAL Cheerleader & fear fighter
Her interests, research, life & work experiences led ..read more
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On this episode, I share my insight on the power of living intentionally in Midlife with the vision to enjoy this season in our lives.
Indeed Midlife is a transitional period between age 40 to 65 and can be quite challenging as it comes with its lot of societal and family responsibilities, dealing with peri-menopause or menopause for some of us, caring for aging parents, planning for retirement, dealing with loss, divorce, changing career path, starting a business. It is therefore of the outmost importance to be intentional , deliberate to thrive in this second half of our lives.
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Mon invitee speciale Nathalie Nguea partage les moments difficilles qu'elle a traverse faisant face a un divorce, une sante tres fragile, la transition difficile a 40 ans et tous les effets negatifs qui ont accompagne cette periode.
Elle nous fait part du travail qu'elle a fait sur elle pour se reconstruire par la resilience, la volonte d'une lionne de s'en sortir, le refus d'avoir peur, honte du regard des autres et la decision de dire un grand OUI a son Epanouissment personnel et la redecouverte de la Nathalie Championne et en charge de sa destinee.
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On this episode my guest Martha Mpakula and i continue our conversation by discussing solutions to live Happy and empowered in midlife season.
Some highlights are:
*Be Kind to yourself and others. Prioritise YOU (Do what makes you Happy)
*Unlearn, relearn practices to stay winning
*Invest in your self development
*Embrace a healthy lifestyle by eating more plant based food and make exercise a priority (strength training to tone up weak muscles)
Martha Mpakula is a Midlife Coach and can be found on Facebook and instagram. Search for Martha Mpakula.
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Welcome to Episode 12 where my guest Martha Mpakula and i DISCUSS THE NATURAL TRANSITIONAL Period that is midlife and often referred to as a period of crisis. Is this true or just a myth? Listen to find out what are some of the challenges that come with entering 40 and above.
We focused on the challenges affecting Mind-Emotions-Physique (MEP). Some of them are:
1/depression, mood swings, anger, bitterness, anxiety, imposter syndrome, low or no sex drive
2/weight gain or weight loss, digestive problem, bloating, aches and pains, constant tiredness to name but a few.
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