Life is full of transitions, especially in our relationships, and Sharon Costanzo experienced her fair share. She talks with Kim today about the courage she found to tell her husband she was not going to keep going the way things were. She also offers some great insight into how to work through the conflict created by transitions such as empty nest and retirement. Sharon wants us to realize that it's ok to want something different and helps navigate how to do that with your partner. Sharon has a website called www.respectedandconnected.com and she is offering a free quiz to help us learn how w ..read more

Annie Gaudreault talks with Kim this week about how our nutritional needs change in midlife and how important it is to pay attention to what we eat. She shares some tips for eating better to support our changing bodies and health needs. She even shares a slightly different definition of the word metabolism and explains insulin resistance. If you are a woman over 40, you need to listen to this episode. You may learn something that could improve your life starting now. To learn more about Annie and her easy-to-understand nutritional and health teaching, go to her website at www.veev.ca ..read more

Although she looks much younger, Kyleigh Weathers is a 41 year old woman who has made a lot of choices in her life. She says it best (from her website) as she describes her journey: A Mormon missionary in Argentina one moment and home 6 months later because lesbians gonna lesbian. From U-Hauls in Utah, to RV’s in Georgia. 7 acres in Idaho to a 2 bedroom in Kansas, Kyleigh’s attachment spiral is a hell of a ride.  This week she talks with Kim about her journey of self-abandonment and attachment trauma. This is an important episode for anyone to hear. To learn more about Kyleigh and how she ..read more

Gail Lynn talks with Kim about her journey of childhood abuse, two divorces, many career changes, making a movie with Elvis' stepbrother, illness and thankfully-healing and helping others. She talks about all of this and her invention of the "Harmonic Egg" which helps heal with light and sound therapy. To learn more about Gail, you can go to her WEBSITE. There you will find more information about how this egg works and where you can find one. ***************** HAVE YOU VOTED YET? The Midlife with Courage Podcast has been nominated for a Women in Podcasting award in the Over 50 Podcasts categor ..read more

Susan Friedland belongs to the "horse crazy girl" club and found herself reading all the horse books she could get her hands on as a child. One of those books was Misty of Chincoteague written by Marguerite Henry. As an adult, she became interested in Marguerite's life and the idea to write her own book about the author led her on a path to discovering that she was connected with the author in interesting ways. Her book is called Marguerite, Misty & Me and Susan reveals the kind, generous and empowered woman that many horse lovers probably did not know. To find out more about Susan, you ca ..read more

This week Kim shares what she has been learning and focusing on related to Midlife with Courage podcast. She is excited to refocus and energize her listeners to live every moment! Kim would love for you to answer some quick questions about the podcast and you! You can answer these questions at this LINK. Did you know that Midlife with Courage podcast was nominated for a Women in Podcasting Award? If you are enjoying the podcast, please cast your vote HERE. Make sure you go to the "Over 50" category to find it. THANK YOU SO MUCH ..read more

This is one of Kim's first forays into video podcasting and she is talking about finding a book at the library and the surprise she found inside. Listen to the end for your homework assignment! ************* Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who has a passion for helping other women over 40 live every moment. Learn more about her and her aromatherapy fun at www.midlifewithcourage.com ..read more

Note to the listener and viewers: For what it's worth, I recorded this episode last week before the events of the past weekend. Kim shares her thoughts about navigating the next four months before the election. She is sick of the political messages we all get and shares ways to manage this sometimes frustrating time. **************** Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about helping women over 40 live every moment. To learn more about her and her "Help Me Use My Essential Oils" video channel, go to her website at www.midlifewithcourage.com ..read more

Leslie Draffin has a story of being raised in such a way that she decided she had to be a high achiever and she looked like she had it made from the outside. Inside, however was a different story. She talks with Kim about her story of challenges, changes, leaving behind what did not serve her and how she found psychedelics and her female-centered spiritual beliefs. You can find more about Leslie and a free guide to finding your inner magic by going to her website: www.lesliedraffin.com. ********************* Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who has a passion fo ..read more

Karen Anne Coccioli is an author who talks with Kim about her past which was filled with challenges and her coming out later in life and so much more. This delightful lady wants everyone to be brave by sharing their own story and finding that spark of hope that keeps you going. Trigger warning-the discussion does involve abuse and attempted suicide. To learn more about what Karen calls her bumpy story, you can check out her hybrid memoir called Paradise on Amazon at this LINK. ****************** Kim Benoy is a Certified Aromatherapist, wife, mom and retired RN who has a passion for inspiring o ..read more