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Jun 2025
39m 24s

How to Face Midlife with Courage: Specia...

Dr. Natalie, Women's Empowerment Coach for Midlife
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Podcast 1st aired on March 18, 2024

During this podcast, Dr. Natalie interviews Kim Benoy, a podcast host and advocate for inspiring women in midlife. They discuss Kim's journey and the challenges faced by women in midlife. They also explore the importance of self-care, building self-confidence, and breaking patterns of feeling stuck. Dr. Natalie also tells us how Kim was a major inspiration behind starting the Midlife Crisis to a Centered Life Thriving podcast.Kim shares her insights and offers advice for listeners. Overall, the conversation highlights the power of embracing change and pursuing personal growth in midlife. In this conversation, Kim Benoy discusses her transition from selling products to educating others about aromatherapy. She shares her plans to create a course and an oil subscription service to teach people how to use essential oils safely and appropriately. Kim emphasizes the importance of exploring alternatives to traditional medicine and adapting lifestyle to manage hormone symptoms. She encourages listeners to seek help and not suffer in silence. Tune in and discover more resources for women in midlife and learn about Kim's inspirational podcast, Midlife with Courage.Takeaways- Self-care is essential for women in midlife to be able to take care of others.- Taking stock of past accomplishments can help build self-confidence and a sense of worthiness.- Breaking patterns and feeling stuck requires conscious awareness and taking action.- Listening to your body and practicing self-care can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life in midlife._____You could catch more about Midlife With Courage and Kim Benoy here:Website: https://www.midlifewithcourage.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlifewithcourageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlife_with_courage/Podcast: https://www.midlifewithcourage.com/podcastBlog: https://www.midlifewithcourage.com/blog________________________________________________________How to JOIN US at ⁠LearnToLoveYourStory.com⁠ Connect with us on all our Social Media Platforms: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/learn_to_love_your_story_/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToLoveYourStory ⁠Keywords: Midlife transitions, Women in midlife, Self-discovery, Empowerment for women, Community support, Kim Benoy, Midlife With Courage, Women's empowerment, Personal growth, MidlifeWithCourage.com, Relationships in midlife, Self-care for women, Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, Wellness resources, Authentic living, Thriving in midlife, Midlife journey, Women's wellness, Expert insights, Redefining success, podcast for women________________________________________________________DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and video is not a replacement for therapy and is not clinical, medical, or mental health treatment. Dr. Natalie Marr is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Minnesota. Her work with LearnToLoveYourStory.com and all affiliate social media entities is educational and coaching based ONLY. She is not offering therapeutic services of any kind on these mediums. If you or someone you know is having a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please use the following crisis resources (this is not an exhaustive list of available resources): National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: ⁠https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ ⁠CALL 988Crisis Text Line: ⁠https://www.crisistextline.org/ ⁠Text HOME to 741741

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