Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy
Are you a woman in your 40s, 50s, or beyond who's ready to step into the boldest chapter of your life? Each week, host Kim Benoy brings you real, courageous conversations about midlife reinvention, confidence, purpose, relationships, mindset, and thriving after forty. Whether you're navigating a career change, an empty nest, or simply craving more meaning in your midlife years — you're in the right place. Follow the show and join a community of women who are done playing it safe.
Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy
Rewriting the Fairy Tale: Embracing Courage and Self-Actualization with Amber Wardell
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In this episode of the Midlife with Courage podcast, Kim welcomes guest Amber Wardell, PhD, a doctor of psychology and a contributor to Psychology Today. Amber shares her journey and insights on marriage, motherhood, and mental health. She discusses her new project focused on 'aging defiantly' and her book 'Beyond Self-Care Potato Chips: Choosing Nourishing Self-Care in a Quick-Fix Culture'. Amber talks about her personal experiences, including an inspiring home birth story, her separation and reconciliation with her husband, and the importance of individual therapy. They also explore the pressures on women to conform to societal expectations and the critical need to prioritize self-care and personal growth at any age.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:28 Meet Amber Wardell: Doctor of Psychology
01:09 Aging Defiantly: Amber's New Project
01:25 Amber's Most Courageous Moment
02:45 Amber's Journey to Writing Her Book
04:28 The Importance of Self-Care
04:43 Losing and Finding Herself
07:51 Therapy and Reconciliation
23:11 Compassionate Feminism and Public Discourse
27:01 Amber's New Project: Aging Defiantly
30:42 Where to Find Amber Wardell
31:56 Final Thoughts on Self-Care
You can find the free download that Amber talked about (along with two more) on her website by clicking HERE as well as links to her book and podcast and so much more.
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.
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