Send us a text In this episode of Midlife with Courage, Kim welcomes Katie Prentiss, a filmmaker and actor from Portland, Oregon, who shares her extraordinary journey of embracing creativity and caregiving in midlife. Katie talks about her transition from being a stay-at-home mom and portrait photographer to diving into the world of acting and filmmaking. She discusses her mother's battle with frontal temporal dementia (FTD), her midlife pivot to acting, and her ambitious project, 'Wake Up...

Send us a text In this episode of the Midlife with Courage podcast, host Kim interviews Melissa 'Mei Mei' Abdouch, the owner of Mei Mei's Cookies and Creamery in River Falls, Wisconsin. Melissa shares her inspiring journey from surviving a stage-4 neuroblastoma in childhood to serving in the Air Force, working in finance, and finally running a successful bakery. The discussion also highlights Melissa's community involvement, support for special needs employees, and her passion for empowerin...

Send us a text In this episode of 'Midlife with Courage,' Kim welcomes Ayo Haynes, a coach, realtor, keynote speaker, and open adoption success coach. Ayo shares her inspiring journey of becoming a mother through adoption as a single woman in her 40s. She discusses the importance of open adoption, mindset changes, and the detailed adoption process. Ayo also offers insights into balancing motherhood with her career and the significance of community support. Listen to hear Ayo's encouraging m...

Send us a text In this episode of the Midlife with Courage podcast, Kim welcomes guest Amber Wardell, PhD, a doctor of psychology and a contributor to Psychology Today. Amber shares her journey and insights on marriage, motherhood, and mental health. She discusses her new project focused on 'aging defiantly' and her book 'Beyond Self-Care Potato Chips: Choosing Nourishing Self-Care in a Quick-Fix Culture'. Amber talks about her personal experiences, including an inspiring home birth story, h...

Send us a text In this episode of Midlife with Courage, Kim interviews Jenny Harkleroad, an advanced mindset coach from San Diego, California. Jenny shares her journey from being a top real estate agent to discovering the power of the subconscious mind for healing and personal transformation. After a life-changing injury and subsequent recovery through mental techniques, Jenny now helps others reprogram their minds to achieve their goals and improve their lives. She introduces her app, Leap...

Send us a text In the 200th episode of Midlife with Courage, Kim talks with Michelle Drew, a naturopathic wellness professional from Rhode Island. Michelle shares her inspiring journey from being a high-volume recruiter to becoming a naturopathic wellness consultant, motivated by her personal health challenges. After a medically induced coma in 2002 due to stress and poor lifestyle choices, Michelle rebuilt her health through holistic methods. She now helps women over 40 achieve vibrant healt...

Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Kim welcomes Emma Ritchie, a former TV producer turned mindset coach and hypnotherapist. Emma shares her remarkable journey from the high-stress environments of TV production in Australia to overcoming severe health challenges through holistic practices such as Ayurveda and hypnotherapy. Emma explains how she transitioned her career to help others manage stress and anxiety by addressing root causes and listening to their bodies. She encourages ...

Send us a text In this solo bonus episode Kim celebrates the holiday season, offering well-wishes for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the New Year. Kim reflects on 2024, discussing both challenges and triumphs, and shares insights on managing stress by focusing on personal reactions rather than external events. She encourages listeners to embrace change, regardless of age, and teases new developments for 2025. Kim also highlights the importance of audience feedback and invites listeners to ...

Send us a text This week, Kim talks with Suzy Wraines, an intrepid woman who shares her journey from being a 29-year-old army veteran to becoming a full-time RV-er and eventually a business coach. Suzy's story is one of resilience and courage, as she navigates through military service, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a passion for helping medical professionals transition into entrepreneurial roles. The discussion highlights Suzy's struggle with PTSD, the challenges of switch...

Send us a text In this episode, Kim welcomes back Carrie Adelstein, an entrepreneur from Ontario, Canada. They discuss the wisdom that comes with age, Carrie's journey of self-discovery, and her unique approach to intuitive business consulting. Carrie shares her personal story of courage, navigating her daughter’s autism diagnosis, and how it led to her embracing her intuition in both personal and professional life. They explore the balance of masculine and feminine energy in business,...