Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy

Talk to Kim Jess Fraser is a Life Transition coach who helps others unpack their dreams and align them with real life so they can see what is possible NOW. Her story is a brave one of caring for and giving to others until she was depleted and spent. Her life came to a turning point on December 21, 2017 when she decided not to complete suicide. Listen in as she talks about what brought her to that...

Talk to Kim In this week's episode Kim talks about essential oils and how they help the body get back to its desired balance. If you have ever experienced the scent of a quality essential oil, you know how wonderful they are. Did you know they also affect your mood and can have positive effects on your body? You need to use high quality oils and Kim will tell you what to look for (Hint: testi...

Talk to Kim Lise Spence-Parsons is an accountant turned artist who moved to the United States from Great Britain in her mid 30's. She had been working in the corporate world-she calls it "corporate madness"-for almost 20 years and realized how exciting it would be to get out of that "rat race" when the opportunity presented itself.  Listen in as she talks to Kim about the...

Talk to Kim Listen in this week as Kim updates us on some exciting changes to the podcast but don't worry, she is continuing to share stories of courageous and confident women to inspire and encourage you!  She also talks about an upcoming class called "Let's Clear the Air!" and how you can join her.  Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of using essential oils? If you ar...

Talk to Kim Stephanie Weber is currently in the business banking world but always had a passion for fashion as a younger woman that eventually took a back seat when she decided to take a different path in life.  How a recent trip to Madison and finding her college portfolio sparked a renewed interest in her former joy Creating a very successful direct sales chapter which led to another successful...

Talk to Kim How often do we take what we read/see/listen to at face value? Probably more often than we should. Sometimes messages are designed to be communicated to us to lead us a certain direction.  This week, Kim talks about how she learned to question pretty much everything.  Learning about how advertising leads us to buy and looking deeper to find the true message Sharing a recent example of...

Talk to Kim Sue Quinn has come to the realization that she is meant for more and meant to be happy. This did not happen overnight; it came through life experiences and self-love gained over time. Her message to others and to herself: Don't be afraid to be different. Embrace it! Sue and Kim have known each other since middle school and while Sue left their hometown for North Dakota, they recon...

Talk to Kim Kim wants to know how you feel about January. Do you see it as a way to start over and make new plans? Or maybe you are just fine with how things are going and you see no reason to change anything. Either way, it's all good! January can be a let down after the holidays when we put everything away Cold weather can be isolating Making plans and setting new goals can be daunting but...

Talk to Kim The first episode of the brand new year features Valerie Cady, a professional organizer who found the courage within herself to start a new journey. Her story begins with working in recreational therapy and psychology, having a successful direct sales career and then finding a new path through her love of organizing. Valerie helps others by supporting their courageous decision to ask f...

Talk to Kim This final episode of 2021 features a reminder of why Kim started this podcast in the first place. She introduces herself to you along with her family and her journey of finding ways to break free of what she was expected to do. From learning to "live every moment" and changing to a YOLO mindset, she shares her reasons for wanting to be a light to others using essential oils...

Talk to Kim From school teacher to successful direct sales business owner to purple-haired podcast host, Jennie Bellinger decides what she wants and puts in the work to get it-and the best part? She helps other women achieve their goals too! Listen to Kim and Jennie discuss her journey to where she is now and the twists and turns it took for her to get there.  Trying to go back to teaching after h...

Talk to Kim Some people who work from home are easily distracted by kids, pets or waiting housework and they have a difficult time getting things done. Kim has the opposite problem-she wants to keep working and working even when she should be taking the time off.  Add the holiday preparations and activities on top of it and things get a bit crazy!  Listen in as she offers some ideas that have work...

Talk to Kim Have you ever wanted to write a book?  This week Kim introduces you to Julia Kneeland, a published author and retired elementary school teacher from Connecticut who fosters a love of reading in her own family and others. She talks about bribing-er-rewarding her son years ago for reading books when he informed her that he didn't like reading (GASP!) and how her grandkids inspired h...

Talk to Kim Kim talks about things she is thankful for during this holiday season, yes, even her cat. She also talks about the role oils are playing in her life and how she operates her oils business. #nospamallowed  Kim is also offering a Holiday Buying Guide for those men in your life who have trouble getting just the right gift. You can click HERE to get the brochure which includes links to pur...

Talk to Kim This week, Kim talks about the importance of feeling those sad feelings that seem to come out of nowhere and almost physically knock you down.  We all lose someone or something during our lifetime and there is no "set" timeline for the grieving process to be over. Kim has found it helpful to let the sad feelings come and be acknowledged so that she can continue on with her da...

Talk to Kim Instead of ranting and venting about what is frustrating her, Kim talks about what she is grateful for and challenges listeners to spread some positive energy this week.  What are YOU thankful for and how can YOU spread positive light today? Check out https://www.midlifewithcourage.com/free-resources for a free guide to change your mindset in 3 easy steps.  Support the show Have you be...

Talk to Kim This week is part 3 of our series Courage, Confidence and Calm and Kim is giving some ideas to help calm that chaos in the mind that overwhelms and stresses you out. Simple to more grand ideas that you can use and share with others.  "Take a break or you will break!" If you would like to share your ideas for calming the mind, please send Kim an email at midlifewithcourage@gma...

Talk to Kim This week we are continuing our 3 part series and talking about Confidence and the relationship between practicing courage and finding the confidence to do all the things. I give you 3 steps to achieving that confident feeling that helps you do what you have always wanted to do: Practice courage Visualize Say YES more often Did you do your homework from last week? I shared my "sca...

Talk to Kim This week we are starting a 3 part series called Courage, Confidence and Calm. This week's episode is short and sweet and will give you the opportunity to do one action step to start you on the road to finding your courage. So grab a little piece of paper and pen and take a listen!  Then come back next week to hear about how courage leads to confidence.  If you want to review the...

Talk to Kim This week I talk about two things: Sharing the burden of not-so-fun things that happen and how finding courage in failure is beneficial in the long run.  I had to make a decision about my horse this year that was not fun but necessary and I share a little bit about that in the first part of this week's episode.  The rest of the podcast is devoted to finding courage in failure and...

Talk to Kim Are you experiencing or about to experience that time of life where the kids are leaving home? Are you thinking: "What do we do now?" This episode is for you and anyone who is heading for the "empty nest" transition. Karen Herbert is a wellness coach who specializes in helping women and couples who are trying to find their purpose and meaning as parents, partners an...

Talk to Kim This week's episode is a conversation with Annie Meehan, an international speaker and 5 time book author and all-around dynamo! Annie's energy is contagious and even more inspiring when you learn about her journey from childhood to where she is now. Annie motivates by sharing her story and her beliefs about being generous, kind and attentive to others. You can live a good lif...

Talk to Kim Take a listen as I share my latest and greatest plans and what I've been up to the last few weeks.  The future is looking bright and I can't wait to get some exciting goals accomplished!  Make sure you get all the news from Midlife With Courage by subscribing to the email list. As a thank you gift, you will get a great guide to My Top 5 Oils and how to use them!  Support the...

Talk to Kim Hello my name is Kim and I'm addicted to my phone....... How about you? Are you walking around with your eyes glued to your screen? How much time do YOU spend on your phone? Is it necessary? (Spoiler alert: probably not!)  I give you 3 ideas to use to break the screen habit a little bit at a time.  Let me know how much time you spend on your phone and how you plan to decrease it b...

Talk to Kim Listen in on my conversation with Phyllis who is an herbalist and Mom from Hudson, Wisconsin. As so often happens, she started out on a path that she found was not the right one for her and then found another way and oh-by-the-way-a passion for helping others. We talk about her goal of empowering others to realize they can make choices for themselves when it comes to healthcare. She wa...