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
Trauma, Resilience & Recovery in Midlife: One Woman’s Story and Tools to Heal (with Susan Snow)
Susan Snow shares a powerful recovery story and trauma-informed tips for building resilience in midlife.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:26 Meet Susan Snow: Trauma Resiliency Coach
01:05 A Story of Courage: Facing My Dad's Murderer
01:52 The Tragic Night: A Drive-By Shooting
09:09 The Aftermath: Coping with Loss and Trauma
14:59 Struggles with Mental Health and Therapy
20:37 A New Beginning: Moving to Colorado
21:23 Experiencing a Panic Attack
21:59 Putting on an Emotional Mask
22:32 Struggling with Anxiety and Suicidal Thoughts
23:27 Seeking Help and Starting Therapy
24:56 Understanding PTSD
26:55 The Importance of Finding the Right Therapist
29:22 Healing from Trauma
30:45 Writing a Book as a Healing Process
36:39 Final Thoughts and Advice
To learn more about how Susan can help you through your past trauma and the effects, go to her website at susansnowspeaks.com. You can also find links to her book called The Other Side of the Gun: My Journey from Trauma to Resiliency.
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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