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In the 200th episode of Midlife with Courage, Kim talks with Michelle Drew, a naturopathic wellness professional from Rhode Island. Michelle shares her inspiring journey from being a high-volume recruiter to becoming a naturopathic wellness consultant, motivated by her personal health challenges. After a medically induced coma in 2002 due to stress and poor lifestyle choices, Michelle rebuilt her health through holistic methods. She now helps women over 40 achieve vibrant health through personalized wellness strategies, including dietary changes, hormone balancing, and natural remedies. Listen in for motivational insights and practical health advice to flourish after 40.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage

00:21 Meet Michelle Drew: Naturopathic Wellness Professional

01:27 Michelle's Courageous Journey

02:39 A Life-Changing Health Crisis

06:34 The Road to Recovery

08:40 Embracing Natural Health

13:32 The Importance of Comprehensive Lab Work

16:26 Uncovering Thyroid Health Issues

17:05 The Importance of Hormone Panels

18:11 Balancing pH Levels for Better Health

20:33 Understanding Gut Health

22:50 Empowering Women Over 40

26:17 Michelle's Approach to Wellness

29:10 Exciting Future Plans

30:30 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

You can find more information about Michelle and her work on her WEBSITE.
 
You can also find her on the following social media sites:

https://www.facebook.com/michelle.drew.948

https://www.instagram.com/michelledrew520/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdrewnaturalwellness/

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In this inspiring episode, Kim welcomes Emma Ritchie, a former TV producer turned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. Emma shares her remarkable journey from the high-stress environments of TV production in Australia to overcoming severe health challenges through holistic practices such as Ayurveda and hypnotherapy. 

Emma explains how she transitioned her career to help others manage stress and anxiety by addressing root causes and listening to their bodies. She encourages listeners to explore alternative therapies and trust their intuition when it comes to health and wellness.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage

00:25 Meet Emma Ritchie: From TV Producer to Mindset Coach

01:35 Emma's Courageous Health Journey

02:48 Emma's TV Career and Transition to Hypnotherapy

05:11 Understanding Anxiety and the Power of Hypnotherapy

09:40 Emma's Health Crisis and the Search for Answers

15:08 Discovering Ayurvedic Medicine and Finding Balance

18:59 The Impact of Stress on Health

19:53 Alternative Therapies vs. Western Medicine

22:37 The Wisdom of Ayurveda

26:11 Trusting Your Body and Seeking Help

27:18 Understanding Doshas and Personalized Health

32:06 The Role of Hypnotherapy in Healing

35:50 Emma's Services and Final Thoughts

Disclaimer: The information in this episode should not be considered medical advice.

Emma has created an online course called "Free Your Soul" which will be available February 1, 2025. To learn more about this course and get on the waitlist, go to this LINK. 

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In this solo bonus episode Kim celebrates the holiday season, offering well-wishes for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the New Year. Kim reflects on 2024, discussing both challenges and triumphs, and shares insights on managing stress by focusing on personal reactions rather than external events. She encourages listeners to embrace change, regardless of age, and teases new developments for 2025. Kim also highlights the importance of audience feedback and invites listeners to connect via a new text-based platform.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage

00:22 Holiday Greetings and Gratitude

01:28 Reflecting on the Past Year

01:40 The Power of Planning and Goals

02:48 Managing Stress and Health

06:21 Engaging with the Podcast Community

07:55 Looking Forward to 2025

08:09 Embracing Change and New Paths

09:28 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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This week, Kim talks with Suzy Wraines, an intrepid woman who shares her journey from being a 29-year-old army veteran to becoming a full-time RV-er and eventually a business coach. 

Suzy's story is one of resilience and courage, as she navigates through military service, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a passion for helping medical professionals transition into entrepreneurial roles. The discussion highlights Suzy's struggle with PTSD, the challenges of switching from a structured environment to running a business, and the therapeutic process of identifying and overcoming subconscious blocks. 

The conversation also includes practical advice on approaching big, intimidating goals step by step, making the leap into online business, and the importance of valuing one's expertise in a helping profession. This episode is replete with inspiration for those looking to make significant life changes, seek healing, and find the courage to pursue their dreams.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage

00:41 Meet Suzy Wraines: Full-Time RV-er

02:46 Suzy's Courageous Journey in the U.S. Army

05:57 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

09:21 Finding Purpose: From Vet Tech to Business Coach

14:06 Overcoming Challenges in Business

16:14 Reprogramming the Nervous System

16:59 The Bookkeeping Example

18:36 Identifying and Addressing Negative Patterns

19:15 Tips for Overcoming Past Trauma

19:35 The Importance of Quiet Reflection

22:58 Transitioning to Online Business

25:08 Building Confidence in Business

29:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

You can learn more about Suzy and her services including her podcast by going to her WEBSITE. 

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In this episode, Kim welcomes back Carrie Adelstein, an entrepreneur from Ontario, Canada. They discuss the wisdom that comes with age, Carrie's journey of self-discovery, and her unique approach to intuitive business consulting. 

Carrie shares her personal story of courage, navigating her daughter’s autism diagnosis, and how it led to her embracing her intuition in both personal and professional life. They explore the balance of masculine and feminine energy in business, the importance of delegating tasks, and how listening to one's inner voice can lead to greater success. 

Carrie also touches on her transition from network marketing with Arbonne along with founding her own brand, The Idea Girl, where she helps entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses in an aligned way.

00:00 Introduction and Wisdom with Age

00:56 Welcome Back to Midlife with Courage

01:32 Meet Carrie Adelstein

02:42 Carrie's Journey of Courage

05:25 Transition to Intuitive Business Consulting

08:37 Embracing Intuition and Feminine Energy

11:21 Developing the Idea Girl Brand

17:43 Navigating Business with Intuition

31:05 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

To learn more about Carrie and her intuitive business consulting, please go to her WEBSITE. 

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This week, Kim talks with Caroline Rose, an author, speaker, and motivational storyteller. Caroline shares her incredible journey of battling stage four non-Hodgkin's lymphoma through three diagnoses and treatments, including a bone marrow transplant. She talks about the importance of hope, the challenge of managing anxiety related to her health, and finding grace in life's unpredictable twists. Caroline also introduces her book, 'Dear Riley Rose,' which is a heartfelt letter to her late rescue dog, Riley, who played a pivotal role in her recovery. Caroline encourages listeners to be compassionate to themselves and others, embrace different forms of hope, and live courageously.

00:00 Introduction to Midlife with Courage Podcast

00:43 Meet Caroline Rose: Author, Speaker, and Motivational Storyteller

01:07 Caroline's Journey: From San Antonio to Battling Cancer

02:44 The Battle Begins: Caroline's First Diagnosis

08:15 Support System and Family Bonds

09:40 Miraculous Pregnancies and Family Life

12:44 Reflections on Hope and Overcoming Adversity

18:12 Supporting Loved Ones in Difficult Times

20:02 Introducing the Book: Dear Riley Rose

20:24 The Story of Riley: A Life-Changing Rescue

23:36 The Healing Power of Animals

30:23 Future Plans and Reflections

33:19 Final Thoughts and Farewell

You can get your copy of Dear Riley Rose and learn more about Caroline on her WEBSITE.

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In this episode, Kim talks with Rose Amante Yodzio, a former elementary school teacher turned integrative nutrition and health coach. Rose made this courageous career transition after facing her own health challenges, including digestive issues and a diagnosis of celiac disease. 

Listen and learn more about the symptoms of peri-menopause, such as overwhelm, anxiety, and lack of motivation, which many women incorrectly attribute to aging. 

Along with learning the symptoms of peri-menopause, Rose discusses:

• the importance of balancing hormones
• the role of nutrition and lifestyle changes in managing these symptoms.  
• the crucial need for adequate protein intake, managing stress, and careful monitoring of blood sugar levels. 
• the potential benefits and drawbacks of treatments like hormone replacement therapy and GLP-1 agonists. 

Rose encourages women to advocate for their health and not accept peri-menopause symptoms as inevitable.

You can find the free resource that Rose talked about to help you as you navigate midlife hormonal changes. To learn more about Rose, you can find her on Instagram @rose.amonte.yodzio. 

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Ande Lyons is on a mission which can be summed up in the title of her podcast: Don't Be Caged by Your Age.  Ande's background in business as a 4x business founder and global startup mentor eventually led her to her current role as a podcast creator and host of a monthly podcast gathering. She saw many examples of ageism in the business world and found a way at age 66 to nervously proclaim her age. She wanted to show the world that you can still be a vibrant, connected and contributing person at this age. 

Ande wants to bring examples of ageism out in the light so they can be changed and help others learn to live a fantastic life. She even calls out Kim about a familiar phrase that actually is ageist. How many times have you said "age is just a number?" Make sure you listen to learn why that is not a phrase we should be saying. 

You can check out Ande's podcast "Don't Be Caged By Your Age" to hear weekly inspiration to live a vibrant life at any age. 

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Debbie Weiss is a speaker, author and course creator who found herself placed in a caregiving role at 17 years old when her father had a massive stroke. That wasn't the end of her caregiver roles however, as she also experienced a special needs child and her husband who needed care until he passed away. Eventually she figured out that she had lost herself. 

She speaks with Kim about her feelings of being burdened but having an "aha" moment when she turned 50 that set her on a path to self-discovery and purpose. A weekend with her friends also sparked a reminder of what she was like as a younger woman. 

Debbie talks about learning to overcome a lifelong weight problem and learning to love public speaking as she found ways to take new chances even when she was scared to try.  She offers a new way to think about self-care as well-it's not just bubble baths or a glass of wine. 

Debbie shares her messages through her books: On Second Thought, Maybe I Can, and The Sprinkle Effect and her WEBSITE.

She also hosts a podcast called Maybe I Can. 

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Ahna Mikl shares her story of her own awakening to the realization that our bodies can heal naturally by healing the soul too. She talks with Kim about having the courage to look inside of ourselves to fully and completely heal. This is not easy but so necessary if we want to move forward at any age. While Ahna is not what we would consider a "midlife" woman, she shares wisdom beyond her young age that we can all benefit from.

As a regenerative health practitioner, Ahna helps women get to the root cause of their symptoms and helps women and men with improving fertility, have healthy pregnancies, lose weight, eliminate toxins, balance their hormones, increase energy levels, eliminate pain and inflammation, regulate and have easeful menstrual cycles, and more. Ahna specializes in supporting women to heal their womb space and their reproductive organs naturally.

 You can learn more about Ahna and how she serves others by going to her WEBSITE and find free education on her Instagram @Ahna_regenerativebirth 

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