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
Unmasking Midlife: How Sue Bartel Reclaimed Her Courage and Health
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Sue Bartel shares her inspiring journey through midlife health challenges, including her experience with hysterectomy, brain fog, and hormone changes. She discusses how she took control of her health with research, supplements, and community support, empowering women to embrace their midlife with courage and confidence.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:15 The Impact of Medical Advice to Stop Searching for Problems
00:41 Discovering Supplements and Their Role in Transformation
02:03 Realizing the Silence of Women in Midlife Health
02:23 Symptoms Leading to Hysterectomy at 38
02:52 Post-Surgery Challenges and Misdiagnosis
03:47 Understanding Perimenopause and Its Effects
04:30 The Uncertainty of Ovarian Removal and Menopause
05:31 Lack of Communication in Medical Procedures
06:15 Recognizing Brain Fog and Its Impact
06:52 The Power of Community and Shared Experiences
07:21 Partner's Observation of Cognitive Changes
07:46 Hiding Symptoms and Societal Expectations
08:15 Exhaustion and Burnout in Midlife Women
09:01 The Turning Point: Research and Self-Discovery
09:45 The Transformation Through Supplements
11:04 Science and Research in Supplement Development
12:41 Addressing Brain Fog and Cognitive Symptoms
13:19 Benefits of the Custom Supplement Formula
14:03 Restoring Confidence and Self-Identity
15:07 Sue's Most Courageous Moment: Quitting a Secure Job
16:20 Following Dreams and Overcoming Fear
18:04 The Power of Following Your Passion
19:19 Helping Women Find Courage and Self-Discovery
20:36 The Wisdom and Charisma of Women in Their 40s
21:21 Overcoming Fear and Speaking Up in Healthcare
22:22 The Importance of Self-Advocacy and Asking Questions
23:18 Connecting Courage, Confidence, and Community
24:02 Encouraging Women to Push Boundaries
24:59 Resources: Sue's Coaching and Supplements
26:08 Simple Self-Care Practices for Midlife Wellbeing
26:41 Final Words of Encouragement and Empowerment
Find Sue here:
Website - https://myunmess.com/
Are you ready to stop shrinking yourself? It's time to take up space and live boldly. Join us for a special 4-week workshop this September where we will find those ways we minimize ourselves, explore the why and then take action to transform ourselves from hiding and staying small to owning our bold life.
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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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