Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

What if this holiday season didn’t require perfection, pressure, or pushing at all?

In this special solo holiday episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue Willoughby invites you to slow down, exhale, and remember what actually matters as the year comes to a close.

Reflecting on a year of experimentation, unmet expectations, and powerful personal growth, Sue shares what happens when we stop forcing outcomes and start trusting ourselves. From lessons learned through Human Design, to letting go of hustle and control, to tender memories of childhood Christmas traditions, this episode is a gentle reminder that presence beats perfection every time.

Sue also speaks candidly about holiday stress, family dynamics, and the pressure to overdo and overgive, offering permission to simplify, choose connection over obligation, and honor your own nervous system during a busy season.

This episode is not about productivity or reinvention. It’s about love, light, memory, and easing into the new year with grace.

Perfect for anyone who feels overstimulated, sentimental, reflective, or quietly hopeful this time of year.

"Unlocking Your True Potential with Human Design" with Mel McSherry

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-your-true-potential-with-human-design-with/id1753943662?i=1000688811681

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What if the path to healing trauma isn’t just psychological—but soulful, relational, and deeply human?

In this profound episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue Willoughby sits down with trauma psychologist, author, and Soulwise Solutions founder Dr. Kirsten Viola-Harrison for a conversation that bridges science, spirituality, trauma, and compassion in a way few are brave enough to explore.

With over 35 years of experience working with complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, schizophrenia, and near-death experiencers, Dr. Harrison shares how her personal life—including profound loss, caregiving, and an unexpected relationship with an unhoused, intersex woman named Sean/a—reshaped everything she thought she knew about healing, resilience, and consciousness.

Together, Sue and Dr. Harrison explore how trauma fragments the human experience, why healing must involve dignity and relationship, and what happens when we take a chance on people society has written off. From near-death experiences to equine-assisted healing, from homelessness to authorship, this episode is a masterclass in compassion-led transformation

This conversation is for women in midlife who sense there is more—more meaning, more nuance, more possibility—and are ready to expand how they understand trauma, identity, and the human spirit.

Connect with Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison

Website: https://soulwisesolutions.com/

Book: I, Sean/a: The Story of A Homeless Intersex Woman Who Inspired A Community https://a.co/d/fy0nH9g

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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

When was the last time you felt fully aligned, body, mind, and heart?

In this soul-stirring episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, host Sue Willoughby sits down with author, producer, and creative visionary Deborah Weed, the powerhouse behind Paisley’s Last Quill, a children’s book-turned-Broadway-bound musical about reclaiming self-worth and personal power.

Deborah’s story takes us from the corporate world to the depths of a mysterious illness, misdiagnosis, and loss, all of which forced her to rebuild from the inside out. Through that journey, she discovered the difference between self-esteem and self-worth and how true power begins when we stop proving and start aligning.

Together, Sue and Deborah dive deep into what it means to lose your voice, give away your “quills,” and finally find your way back to yourself.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

This is more than a conversation; it’s a creative call to rise, reclaim your worth, and live from your heart, quills up.

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[00:00:00] Opening: self-worth teaser and intro

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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, silenced, or suffocated by old beliefs and expectations, this episode will feel like oxygen.

In this powerful conversation on Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with bestselling author, transformational coach, and BS-buster Drenda Thomas to unpack what she calls “the real BS”,  the Beliefs and Stories that shape our decisions, sabotage our confidence, and keep us playing small.

Growing up in a rigid, high-control religious environment, Drenda was taught to stay quiet, obey, and never question authority. Later, as a woman in law enforcement and corporate leadership, she learned to overperform, overcompensate, and ignore her intuition until she finally hit a breaking point.

In this conversation, Drenda shares how subconscious programming, fear-based narratives, and inherited limitations quietly run our lives and how we can reclaim our power through awareness, pattern interruption, and building new beliefs that actually support who we’re becoming.

🔥 In this episode, we dig into:

This episode is a must-listen for any woman ready to ditch the BS, rewire her beliefs, and step into a limitless midlife.

Connect with Drenda!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drendathomasrichards/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drendathomasrichards

Grab her free Sacred Soul Detox Guide: https://www.drendathomasrichards.com/sacred-soul-detox-opt-in

Book: Dare to Remember: Uncover Who You Were Before the BS - https://a.co/d/8GK6R5v

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Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

What happens when life as you know it ends in an instant — and you have to decide what comes next?

In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with grief coach, author, and speaker Lisa Boehm, whose journey through loss reshaped everything she thought she knew about life, identity, and resilience.

After losing her 17-year-old daughter Katie in a tragic accident, Lisa faced a choice: stay stuck in the grief that consumed her, or find a new way forward. Her path led her to write Journey to Healing: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Grief, and now her upcoming book Now What? — a guide for anyone facing change, loss, or uncertainty in midlife.

Lisa and Sue talk about the myths of resilience, the healing power of curiosity, and how joy — even in small doses — can be a life-saving force.

✨ In this episode:

This isn’t a conversation about loss — it’s about life. And it’s your reminder that no matter what happens, there’s always a next step.

📬 Connect with Lisa directly at [email protected]

 🌿 Learn more at https://www.lisakboehm.com 

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lisaboehmofficial/ 

FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/griefsupportformoms

[00:00:00] Introducing Lisa and her resilience work  

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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

What happens when the life you built stops fitting the woman you’ve become?

In this candid and powerful episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with podcaster, author, and speaker Erin Washington — host of ThERINpy with Erin Washington (formerly Squats and Margaritas) — to talk about shedding perfectionism, healing from disordered eating, and finding freedom on the other side of “having it all.”

A former D1 soccer player, NFL wife, and mom of two, Erin opens up about her journey from overachieving and overdrinking to living authentically and helping others do the same. Through vulnerability and humor, she shares how letting go of who she thought she should be led her to her true purpose — empowering women and teen girls to embrace imperfection, self-worth, and balance.

🔥 In this episode:

Erin’s story reminds us that balance isn’t a myth — it’s an evolution.

Connect with Erin:

Podcast: thERINpy with Erin Washington https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therinpy-with-erin-washington/id1530232466 

The Blue Butterfly Foundation Inc.: https://thebluebutterflies.org/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thERINpypodcast 

Books: From Pain to Purpose: Finding Meaning in the Mess https://a.co/d/8Uj6xUc

Squats and Margaritas: A Journey to Finding Balance https://a.co/d/ivcVhnd

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00:00:00] Authenticity and alignment teaser

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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

When life breaks you open, what do you do next?

In this emotional and empowering episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with author, adventurer, and travel coach Becky Livingston, who turned unimaginable grief into a 26-month global journey of healing and rediscovery.

After the loss of her 23-year-old daughter, Becky honored her daughter’s final wish to keep traveling the world—carrying her ashes to nine countries and leaving a piece of her spirit in each place. That pilgrimage became the foundation of her award-winning memoir, The Suitcase and the Jar, and her life’s work: helping women rediscover themselves through slow, intentional travel.

✨ In this episode:

Whether you’re navigating loss, longing for freedom, or just ready to step out of your comfort zone, this conversation is a soul-stirring reminder that it’s never too late to begin again.

🌍 Learn more at http://www.beckylivingston.com

📚 Read The Suitcase and the Jar: Travels with a Daughter’s Ashes - https://a.co/d/7q5iLbX

📱 Follow Becky on Socials

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vitaltraveljourneysforwomen

🌟 Special Offer (10% discount on a 1-hour consult) Journey Clarity Consult Link: https://buy.stripe.com/14k6qW4m13Zd7VCcMM Use Code: BADASS10

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Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

🔥 I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40. This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:

✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations

✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity

✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention

✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

What if fire wasn’t destruction—but transformation?

In this gorgeous, soul-deep episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue reconnects with internationally acclaimed encaustic artist Alicia Tormey, whose latest solo show Pyrophytic explores the themes of rebirth, resilience, and creative regeneration through fire.

Alicia uses actual flame as a tool in her art, fusing wax and heat to create luminous botanical works inspired by nature’s ability to rise from ashes. But this conversation goes far beyond technique—it’s about what it means to stay curious, generous, and wildly creative through life’s hardest seasons.

🔥 In this episode:

The meaning behind Pyrophytic—and how wildfires mirror the human spirit

Why Alicia sees no separation between art, business, and life

The myth of balance—and what to aim for instead

How to sustain creativity without burning out

The mindset shift that changed everything: “I’m here for it.”

Alicia’s wisdom applies far beyond the studio—it’s about showing up for yourself, your purpose, and your own creative fire, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

🎨 Explore Alicia’s work at https://www.aliciatormey.com/

[00:00:00] - Opening Mindset

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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

Hey Badass listeners, This is a special episode! I'm giving you a little sample of a new limited series podcast that I just launched called: "Podcasting for Real Estate Pros". This limited series includes 21 short, punchy episodes that walk you through how to successfully start your own podcast. Although I initially designed the podcast for real estate professionals, anyone can benefit from these insightful lessons!

🎧Please enjoy the first episode, and I hope you'll binge the rest.

Welcome to the no-BS guide to podcasting for real estate pros. This episode sets the stage for the whole series — showing you how to stop hiding behind boring “look at me” marketing and start building trust, authority, and a brand that actually sticks. Think of this series like a mini-course, only way more fun (and actually useful).

✨ Takeaways:

* - Why podcasting beats every tired marketing tactic you’ve been told to use.

📌 Call to Action: Hey, future podcaster, quick heads-up—this series comes with a free workbook to make your life way easier. Don’t just listen; actually do the work. Grab your free copy today—click the link below.

Download your workbook today!

If you’ve ever been told “it’s just menopause” — this one’s for you.

In this eye-opening episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with Dyna Vink, an Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle, to talk about what’s really going on with women’s bodies during perimenopause and menopause.

From brain fog and fatigue to sleep issues, anxiety, gut imbalances, and hormone chaos — Dyna breaks down why women are often dismissed by traditional medicine and how functional medicine testing can uncover the root cause of what’s keeping you stuck.

💥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

If you’ve ever thought, “I feel like I’m losing my mind,” this conversation will remind you that you’re not crazy — you’re just complex. And there are real, science-based ways to get your balance, energy, and confidence back.

Connect with Dyna 

Website: https://holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dyna.vink/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerimenopauseRelief

Discovery call: https://offers.holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/discoverycall

[00:00:00] - Introduction

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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.