Transformation in Midlife: Everything is a Choice with Heather Stewart
02/25/25 • 45 min
In this episode of the Midlife with Courage podcast, host Kim welcomes Heather Stewart, a transformation facilitator based in Toronto. Heather shares her journey from a successful career as a CPA to finding her true passion in wellness. After a series of life-changing events, including a stroke and a soul-searching trip to India, Heather now helps others navigate midlife changes through yoga, coaching, and her program, the Thriving Life Method. With anecdotes about her global adventures and insights into letting go of societal expectations, Heather's story is an inspiration for anyone seeking to transform their life.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:28 Meet Heather Stewart: Transformation Facilitator
03:29 Heather's Journey from Corporate to Coaching
14:42 A Life-Changing Trip to India
19:28 From Wellness to Business Coaching
22:48 Rewiring for Wellness
23:15 Expanding Horizons
23:20 Podcast and Personal Growth
25:18 Unexpected Lessons from a Fall
28:26 Embracing Curiosity and Connection
36:09 Helping Others Find Happiness
38:25 The Thriving Life Method
42:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell
You can find Heather and all of her offerings, including her podcast called "Back to Me" on her website at HeatherStewart.coach.
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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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In this episode of the Midlife with Courage podcast, host Kim welcomes Heather Stewart, a transformation facilitator based in Toronto. Heather shares her journey from a successful career as a CPA to finding her true passion in wellness. After a series of life-changing events, including a stroke and a soul-searching trip to India, Heather now helps others navigate midlife changes through yoga, coaching, and her program, the Thriving Life Method. With anecdotes about her global adventures and insights into letting go of societal expectations, Heather's story is an inspiration for anyone seeking to transform their life.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:28 Meet Heather Stewart: Transformation Facilitator
03:29 Heather's Journey from Corporate to Coaching
14:42 A Life-Changing Trip to India
19:28 From Wellness to Business Coaching
22:48 Rewiring for Wellness
23:15 Expanding Horizons
23:20 Podcast and Personal Growth
25:18 Unexpected Lessons from a Fall
28:26 Embracing Curiosity and Connection
36:09 Helping Others Find Happiness
38:25 The Thriving Life Method
42:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell
You can find Heather and all of her offerings, including her podcast called "Back to Me" on her website at HeatherStewart.coach.
Get your free ebook called Daily Habits for Hormonal Harmony by going to my website. This free guide will help you balance your hormones through some easy daily activities.
Just add your email to the popup and your guide will be on its way to your inbox.
From morning until bedtime, you can help yourself feel better!
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.
Would you like to get a "sneak" listen to each podcast? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast a day ahead of everyone else! Just click the link below to get on the list!
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From Caregiving to Filmmaking: Katie Prentiss' Midlife Transformation
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 Maggie,' which aims to raise awareness for this lesser-known type of dementia.
Katie's story is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of passion, highlighting the courage required to navigate life's unexpected turns. Listen to this inspiring conversation filled with valuable insights and words of encouragement.
00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:26 Meet Katie Prentiss
01:17 Katie's Courageous Journey
02:14 From Stay-at-Home Mom to Entrepreneur
05:49 The Acting Leap
15:46 Creating Her Own Work
22:44 Raising Awareness for FTD
29:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Follow Katie on her WEBSITE to learn more about her.
If you want to learn more about her new movie "Wake Up Maggie" you can go to her Instagram account. You will find updates about the movie's progress and learn how you can support her mission of bringing awareness to FTD.
Get your free ebook called Daily Habits for Hormonal Harmony by going to my website. This free guide will help you balance your hormones through some easy daily activities.
Just add your email to the popup and your guide will be on its way to your inbox.
From morning until bedtime, you can help yourself feel better!
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.
Would you like to get a "sneak" listen to each podcast? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast a day ahead of everyone else! Just click the link below to get on the list!
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Embracing Courage and Finding Strength with Rebecca Faye Smith Galli
Kim chats with Rebecca Faye Smith Galli about resilience, courage, and reinvention. Becky shares her journey from personal loss to adapting to life in a wheelchair and transforming challenges into a successful writing career.
**What You’ll Hear:**
- Becky’s background as a writer and columnist in Lutherville, Maryland
- The stories behind her books: *Rethinking Possible* and *Morning Fuel*
- How a rare spinal cord inflammation led to her paralysis
- Her mindset shift and approach to life in a wheelchair
- Balancing motherhood and learning to ask for help
- Reframing challenges and embracing an "open" mindset
- The power of storytelling and finding purpose after 40
**Key Takeaways:**
- Courage is moving forward despite fear.
- Life’s changes bring new possibilities.
- Daily habits like journaling fuel positivity and resilience.
**About Our Guest:**
Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, a writer and columnist, shares her journey of overcoming adversity. Her books, *Rethinking Possible* and *Morning Fuel*, inspire readers to navigate challenges with courage.
**Resources & Links:**
- Learn more about Becky including links to her books and other great information on her WEBSITE
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review. Your support helps us reach more amazing women like you. 🎙️✨
Get your free ebook called Daily Habits for Hormonal Harmony by going to my website. This free guide will help you balance your hormones through some easy daily activities.
Just add your email to the popup and your guide will be on its way to your inbox.
From morning until bedtime, you can help yourself feel better!
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.
Would you like to get a "sneak" listen to each podcast? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast a day ahead of everyone else! Just click the link below to get on the list!
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