Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
Listening to this podcast will leave you feeling inspired and motivated as you navigate your beautiful midlife journey! The stories of other amazing women will start you on a path to finding your own courage to flourish after forty.
Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
When Menopause Isn't the Answer: A Diagnostic Dilemma with Emma Ritchie
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.
Get in on the next Courage & Confidence Circle before it even opens. The waitlist for the March 2026 Courage & Confidence Circle is open so click the link below to let me know you are ready to grow your midlife confidence now!
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.
If this podcast inspires you and makes you think, “She’s talking to me,” there’s a place where these conversations continue. The Midlife with Courage™ community is the podcast—plus deeper connection, encouragement, and support for midlife women navigating confidence, change, and what’s next. It’s a safe, uplifting space to be inspired, share honestly, and grow alongside women who truly get this season of life.
Midlife with Courage™ Community
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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