Everyday Warriors Podcast

Trudie's mission is to ignite a beacon of resilience, and inspiration through heartfelt raw, real and authentic conversations with Everyday Warriors like herself.

In this podcast, she delve's into the vulnerable and unfiltered stories of herself and her special guests, embracing the complexities of life's challenges and adversities. There are no preset questions, just real time conversations.

By sharing personal journeys, insights, and triumphs, Trudie aims to empower her listeners with the courage and wisdom needed to navigate their own paths. There are no transcripts as you have to hear the emotion in the voices to truly comprehend their stories.

Through openness and honesty, she foster's a community where authenticity reigns supreme and where every story has the power to spark transformation and ignite hope.

Join her on this journey of discovery, growth, and unwavering hope as she illuminate's the human experience one conversation at a time.

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Everyday Warriors Podcast

Starting Over

Subscriber Episode • June 15, 2026 • Trudie Marie

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Starting again can feel like walking into the first day of school, except you’re older, wiser and far more aware of what could go wrong. I’m sitting in a quieter space between guest chats to talk honestly about what it means to begin again, especially when life has trained us to believe we should have everything sorted by a certain age.

I share what it was like to start a new role at 50, from the testing and interviews to that nerve-rattling first day where you wonder if you’re cut out for it. Then we get into the part we often forget, you’re not starting from zero. You’re bringing leadership skills, life experience, problem solving, people skills and the kind of resilience you can only earn by living through heartbreak, loss, career changes, money stress, health stuff and family challenges. If you’ve ever felt imposter syndrome during a career change, or you’ve been hit with quiet ageism, this conversation is a reminder that your experience is not baggage, it’s leverage.

We also unpack the self-talk that stops us before we try such as I’m too old, I’m not qualified, what if I fail, what if people judge me. I offer a different set of questions, including what if the opposite is true and what if your age is your advantage. The biggest takeaway is simple, confidence doesn’t come first, action does. When you give it a red-hot crack, you often discover you were capable all along.

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Disclaimer: The views, opinions, experiences and stories shared by guests on the Everyday Warriors Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Trudie Marie, or the Everyday Warriors Podcast.

Guests are responsible for the accuracy of the information they choose to share and speak from their own personal experiences and perspectives. While every effort is made to provide a respectful and supportive platform for open conversation, the host accepts no responsibility or liability for the statements, opinions, advice, claims or recollections expressed by guests during a...