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

Talk to Kim Gail Lynn talks with Kim about her journey of childhood abuse, two divorces, many career changes, making a movie with Elvis' stepbrother, illness and thankfully-healing and helping others. She talks about all of this and her invention of the "Harmonic Egg" which helps heal with light and sound therapy. To learn more about Gail, you can go to her WEBSITE. There you will f...

Talk to Kim Susan Friedland belongs to the "horse crazy girl" club and found herself reading all the horse books she could get her hands on as a child. One of those books was Misty of Chincoteague written by Marguerite Henry. As an adult, she became interested in Marguerite's life and the idea to write her own book about the author led her on a path to discovering that she was conne...

Talk to Kim This week Kim shares what she has been learning and focusing on related to Midlife with Courage podcast. She is excited to refocus and energize her listeners to live every moment! Kim would love for you to answer some quick questions about the podcast and you! You can answer these questions at this LINK. Did you know that Midlife with Courage podcast was nominated for a Women in Podcas...

Talk to Kim Mary Carroll Moore is a writer who found herself wanting to explore the world of fiction after a distinguished career as a chef and food columnist and writer. She talks with Kim about her journey including the lessons she learned from her amazing mother who flew military airplanes before raising a family, second chances and her cancer diagnosis. To learn more about Mary's writing-...

Talk to Kim This is one of Kim's first forays into video podcasting and she is talking about finding a book at the library and the surprise she found inside. Listen to the end for your homework assignment! ************* Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who has a passion for helping other women over 40 live every moment. Learn more about her and her aromatherap...

Talk to Kim Note to the listener and viewers: For what it's worth, I recorded this episode last week before the events of the past weekend. Kim shares her thoughts about navigating the next four months before the election. She is sick of the political messages we all get and shares ways to manage this sometimes frustrating time. **************** Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromathera...

Talk to Kim Leslie Draffin has a story of being raised in such a way that she decided she had to be a high achiever and she looked like she had it made from the outside. Inside, however was a different story. She talks with Kim about her story of challenges, changes, leaving behind what did not serve her and how she found psychedelics and her female-centered spiritual beliefs. You can find more ab...

Talk to Kim Karen Anne Coccioli is an author who talks with Kim about her past which was filled with challenges and her coming out later in life and so much more. This delightful lady wants everyone to be brave by sharing their own story and finding that spark of hope that keeps you going. Trigger warning-the discussion does involve abuse and attempted suicide. To learn more about what Karen calls...

Talk to Kim Kat Halushka literally woke up one morning and realized she needed a break. Despite having a very successful business, she was tired and she had lost the spark that kept her excited about what she was doing. Listen to this conversation about finding that spark again and how she is filling her own cup to help others. You can find Kat online through her WEBSITE called Profitable Impact A...

Talk to Kim Bona Normandeau had a pivotal life moment when she was asked about her dream in life and she could not come up with anything. This led her on a journey of finding her own "happy" and now she helps others find it for themselves too. Listen in as she and Kim talk about ways to celebrate the moments as you go instead of "saving" happiness for one day and so much more....

Talk to Kim Marnie Swedberg talks with Kim about her faith and how she has learned to go to God first when she is presented with challenges. This author, speaker and overall lovely lady speaks her faith as she discusses what she calls 'comeback behavior' and 'possibility thinking.' Her way of seeing the world and positive thinking is contagious. To learn more about Marnie and h...

Talk to Kim This week Kim decided to share a solo episode sans makeup and if you go to her YouTube channel, you will see what she is talking about. This week she talks about her quest for walking 3 times a week and why and she explains what a wellness consult is for those who are interested. ********************* Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife, mom and educator who has a...

Talk to Kim Alicia Demetropolis is a lively and engaging woman who leads a nonprofit called The Global Humanity Initiative. She talks to Kim from Katmandu, Nepal where she helps rescue homeless and abandoned elders. Alicia's story of following her intuition throughout her life and the humorous way she tells her story will leave you smiling. You need to hear about the elk story so make sure yo...

Talk to Kim Jayne Poli is a wife, mom, self-taught artist and is active in helping connect people to resources through her church including mission trips at home and throughout the world. Jayne talks to Kim about her mission in life to help make a difference and be a blessing in the lives of others. As a licensed pastor, she feels she has the privilege to partner with other organizations that help...

Talk to Kim Kim was struck by inspiration and decided to let you all know that she is finding so many positive messages this week that she grabbed her microphone and talked about it. Short and sweet and hopefully inspirational! *********************** Kim Benoy is a Certified Aromatherapist, retired RN, wife, mom and animal lover who has a passion for inspiring and motivating other women over 40 t...

Talk to Kim This week, Kim talks with Kimberly Webb, a woman who has found joy in helping other women over 40 find their spark that helps them feel confident and yes, a little bit sassy. Kimberly shares her story of challenges in her youth that led her to feel less-than and wanting to find a way to make a difference in the world. She has done that many times over. If you would like to reach out to...

Talk to Kim Carol Williams aka The Green Goddess of Productivity talks with Kim this week about her journey to listening to her inner voice and knowing what to do when things looked bleak. She found herself unemployed and in an unhealthy marriage with two children and needed to find a new path. How she did this is a wonderful story that Carol shares with energy and courage. She believes that we al...

Talk to Kim Juli Reynolds is an RN, Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, podcast host and Certified Nurse Coach who experienced profound burnout about 11 years ago. She talks with Kim about overcoming that time and how she was introduced to essential oils and what happened next. They also talk about the role that education plays (or should play) both with health care practitioners and the public to...

Talk to Kim This is the second episode this month about toxic relationships; this week Kim talks with Dr. Justine Weber about this important subject. Dr. Weber gives us great insight into what toxic relationships look like and what to do if you or someone you love is in one and what to do after you get out. Justine has written a book for those who have been able to get out of these relationships a...

Talk to Kim This is the first of two episodes that deal with toxic relationships and how to recognize and navigate them. Dr. Natalie Marr talks with Kim about recognizing these relationships by defining them through the balance of loving yourself while loving someone else. She also talks about what you need to know about helping others who you feel may be in a bad relationship and how to avoid goi...

Talk to Kim Twelve years ago, Kisha Stewart was a 31 year old who recently gave birth trying to enjoy a night out with her husband. She dismissed some symptoms she was experiencing, but as the night progressed, she could not ignore what she was feeling and she went to the Emergency Room. Thanks to the RN who realized she was having a heart attack, she was eventually diagnosed with Spontaneous Coro...

Talk to Kim Elaine Glass came to a point in her life where she felt stuck and not sure what to do next. Sound familiar? She shares how she listened to her intuition (eventually) and made a plan to figure out her next steps. To learn more about Elaine, you can go to her website at https://www.getquiet.com/ . You will find a link to her book called "Get Quiet" and can download the first ch...

Talk to Kim Jane Rankin shares her story of starting an alpaca farm as a solo mom with a toddler in tow. Her journey is full of valuable messages for all of us as she navigates uncharted territory with alpacas, goats and living in a new place. If you would like to know more about Jane's story, you can find her book Farm Family: A Solo Mom's Memoir about Finding Home, Happiness and Alpaca...

Talk to Kim Jill McNamee believes in giving back to her community and talks with Kim about how she does this through her real estate business and support of women in business. They discuss the importance of gratitude and showing kindness when you can. To learn more about Jill you can find her at the following links: Website: www.mcnameeteam.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jill.mcnamee1 Ins...

Talk to Kim Suzanne Robotti is a DES baby. If you are not familiar with that term, you will learn what it means during this conversation and how it shaped Suzanne's life path. She shares her advice about what to do when you are given a diagnosis and treatment plan and what she does to support anyone looking for non-biased medication information. To learn more about medication side effects, lo...