Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy

Single Moms in Midlife: How to Rebuild, Thrive & Find Financial Freedom (with Gail Showalter)

Episode 228

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Gail Showalter shares real-world steps single mothers can take in midlife to regain stability, confidence and income.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:27 Meet Gail Showalter: Advocate for Single Moms
00:51 Challenges and Triumphs of Single Motherhood
02:07 The Importance of Education for Single Moms
02:25 Gail's Journey Back to School
03:34 Overcoming Adversity: Personal Stories
06:07 Encouragement for Single Moms
13:02 The Power of Gathering Information
16:13 Personality Studies and Self-Awareness
18:34 Finding Your Passion
19:13 Turning Hobbies into Income
19:38 The Power of Baby Steps
22:53 Navigating Challenges in Education
28:25 Publishing a Book
29:39 Advice for Single Moms
32:21 A New Chapter: Remarriage
34:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell

If you would like to learn more about Gail, please check out her website at www.gailshowalter.com.



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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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