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In this episode of Midlife with Courage™, Kim welcomes guest Bernadette Catalana, a New York City attorney and mother of two daughters.
Bernadette shares her early experiences of overcoming fear and building courage, recounting a significant moment from her childhood when she challenged a misplacement in a reading group.
The conversation shifts to her experiences and challenges as a mother, and later as a grandmother, emphasizing the importance of respecting and trusting adult children.
Bernadette also discusses her journey to becoming a lawyer later in life, inspired by her daughters, and her work mentoring young lawyers.
Bernadette’s book, 'Daughter Lessons,' and her insights on motherhood, career, and life are highlighted, providing listeners with inspiring lessons on courage and personal growth.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:15 Meet Our Guest: Bernadette Catalana
01:07 A Childhood Story of Courage
05:18 Raising Daughters: Bernadette's Experience
09:34 Parenting Adult Children
14:00 Maintaining Family Connections
16:29 A Mother's Journey: Finding Purpose and Courage
17:49 Balancing Career and Motherhood
19:26 Embracing Grandmotherhood
21:35 Writing 'Daughter Lessons'
25:38 Reflections on Life and Writing
29:23 The Future and Final Thoughts
To learn more about Bernadette and her daughters and more, go to her website daughterlessons.com.
Reserve your spot today to get in on the very first Courage & Confidence Hour!
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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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In this episode of Midlife with Courage™, Kim welcomes guest Bernadette Catalana, a New York City attorney and mother of two daughters.
Bernadette shares her early experiences of overcoming fear and building courage, recounting a significant moment from her childhood when she challenged a misplacement in a reading group.
The conversation shifts to her experiences and challenges as a mother, and later as a grandmother, emphasizing the importance of respecting and trusting adult children.
Bernadette also discusses her journey to becoming a lawyer later in life, inspired by her daughters, and her work mentoring young lawyers.
Bernadette’s book, 'Daughter Lessons,' and her insights on motherhood, career, and life are highlighted, providing listeners with inspiring lessons on courage and personal growth.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:15 Meet Our Guest: Bernadette Catalana
01:07 A Childhood Story of Courage
05:18 Raising Daughters: Bernadette's Experience
09:34 Parenting Adult Children
14:00 Maintaining Family Connections
16:29 A Mother's Journey: Finding Purpose and Courage
17:49 Balancing Career and Motherhood
19:26 Embracing Grandmotherhood
21:35 Writing 'Daughter Lessons'
25:38 Reflections on Life and Writing
29:23 The Future and Final Thoughts
To learn more about Bernadette and her daughters and more, go to her website daughterlessons.com.
Reserve your spot today to get in on the very first Courage & Confidence Hour!
Support the show
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!
REGISTER HERE
Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1646938231742x613487048806393700
Would you like to get each episode delivered right to your inbox a day early? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast episode. Just click the link below to get on the list!
SUBSCRIBE
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK