Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

Hey Badass listeners, This is a special episode! I'm giving you a little sample of a new limited series podcast that I just launched called: "Podcasting for Real Estate Pros". This limited series includes 21 short, punchy episodes that walk you through how to successfully start your own podcast. Although I initially designed the podcast for real estate professionals, anyone can benefit from these insightful lessons!

🎧Please enjoy the first episode, and I hope you'll binge the rest.
🔗https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasting-for-real-estate-pros/id1843467070 

Welcome to the no-BS guide to podcasting for real estate pros. This episode sets the stage for the whole series — showing you how to stop hiding behind boring “look at me” marketing and start building trust, authority, and a brand that actually sticks. Think of this series like a mini-course, only way more fun (and actually useful).

✨ Takeaways:

* - Why podcasting beats every tired marketing tactic you’ve been told to use.
* - How to treat this podcast like your step-by-step playbook.
* - Why grabbing the free workbook will make your life 10x easier.

 

📌 Call to Action: Hey, future podcaster, quick heads-up—this series comes with a free workbook to make your life way easier. Don’t just listen; actually do the work. Grab your free copy today—click the link below.

Download your workbook today!
https://podcastingforrealestatepros.com/podcasting-for-real-estate-pros-companion-workbook/

If you’ve ever been told “it’s just menopause” — this one’s for you.

In this eye-opening episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with Dyna Vink, an Integrative Health Practitioner and founder of Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle, to talk about what’s really going on with women’s bodies during perimenopause and menopause.

From brain fog and fatigue to sleep issues, anxiety, gut imbalances, and hormone chaos — Dyna breaks down why women are often dismissed by traditional medicine and how functional medicine testing can uncover the root cause of what’s keeping you stuck.

💥 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why your doctor might not actually understand menopause (and it’s not your fault)
  
  
• What functional medicine testing reveals that standard bloodwork doesn’t
  
  
• The link between liver health, gut balance, and hormone regulation
  
  
• The shocking truth about cortisol, sleep, and stress in midlife
  
  
• Why detoxing is the first step to reclaiming your energy and sanity
  
  

If you’ve ever thought, “I feel like I’m losing my mind,” this conversation will remind you that you’re not crazy — you’re just complex. And there are real, science-based ways to get your balance, energy, and confidence back.

Connect with Dyna 

Website: https://holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dyna.vink/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerimenopauseRelief

Discovery call: https://offers.holisticnutritionlifestyle.com/discoverycall

[00:00:00] - Introduction
[00:03:04] - Guest welcome
[00:08:53] - Gaps in conventional care and testing
[00:14:30] - Parasites and lab methods
[00:18:33] - Symptom spectrum and daily impact
[00:21:06] - Training and blended modalities
[00:23:34] - Systematic approach: detox first
[00:29:32] - Mid-episode promo
[00:31:06] - Finding help and working with Dina
[00:36:19] - Beyond perimenopause: ongoing issues
[00:38:36] - HRT: benefits and limitations
[00:41:29] - Empowerment and next steps

FOLLOW and CONNECT
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ 
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ 

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

Your body is wiser than your mind—it’s just been waiting for you to listen.

In this episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with TEDx speaker, author, and embodiment coach Jen Aks, creator of The Power of Gesture® practice and author of Your Body is Speaking.

A former professional dancer turned educator and leadership coach, Jen’s work helps women reconnect with their body’s intelligence—the part of us that knows before our brain catches up. Together, Sue and Jen explore the dance between body and mind, how movement becomes medicine, and why embodied leadership is the secret to confidence, connection, and clarity in every area of life.

🩰 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why body set is the missing piece of mindset work
  
  
• How to access your innate wisdom through movement and gesture
  
  
• What your hands can teach you about your emotions
  
  
• How to transform self-doubt into empowerment through embodiment
  
  
• Why true leadership starts in your nervous system, not your résumé
  
  

This is your invitation to stop thinking your way through midlife—and start feeling your way forward.

Connect with Jen:

Free Gifts: The Power of Gesture®, my signature bodyset practice https://bonus.jenaks.com/into-to-the-power-video-page

Complimentary Live Gesture Workshop - Every Tuesday at 11:00EST - https://book.jenaks.com/free-live-gesture-workshop-page

🔗 Website: https://jenaks.com/

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennferaks 

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_aks 

 📚 Grab her book Your Body is Speaking - Book page: https://yourbodyisspeaking.org/ 🎥 Watch her TEDx Talk: The Body’s Hidden Intelligence – From Mindset to Bodyset - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfZGY1mAbWs

[00:00:00] - Host introduction
[00:03:09] - Body intelligence overview
[00:05:51] - Horses, embodiment, awareness
[00:08:08] - Dance background and school struggles
[00:14:08] - Host school story and shame
[00:16:35] - Redefining intelligence and worthiness
[00:21:43] - Introducing the Power of Gesture
[00:27:02] - Emotions as parts (Inside Out)
[00:28:48] - Accessibility and gesture patterns
[00:34:43] - Pandemic isolation and contact
[00:36:29] - Current program delivery
[00:38:40] - Embodied leadership in practice
[00:45:31] - Book: Your Body Is Speaking
[00:48:34] - How to connect and free offerings
[00:49:44] - Closing and call to action

FOLLOW and CONNECT
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ 
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ 

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

Let’s talk about death—and how to do it better.

In this bold and beautifully honest episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue Willoughby is joined by hospice nurse and bestselling author Abigail D’Agostino, who’s on a mission to help caregivers, patients, and families face the end of life with clarity, dignity, and even a little humor.

With over two decades in critical care and hospice, Abigail brings refreshing candor to a taboo topic—offering practical wisdom, heart-centered guidance, and a reminder that we have more agency than we think when it comes to the final chapter.

Whether you're caring for aging parents, navigating grief, or simply wondering what it means to prepare well for your own transition, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and oddly…lighter.

🎧 In this episode:

• Why “hospice” doesn’t mean giving up—it means redirecting care
  
  
• The real difference between hospice and palliative care (espresso vs. coffee!)
  
  
• How to avoid unnecessary suffering through preparation and honest convos
  
  
• What to do before the yogurt hits the spinning fan
  
  
• Why humor is a healing tool, even in our darkest hours
  
  

🛑 It’s time we stopped whispering about death—and started getting clear about how to live (and love) through it.

Connect with Abigail! 🖤 Grab Abigail’s book Everybody’s Doing It, So Let’s Die Better at https://DieBetterBook.com

🔗 Website: https://www.nurseabigaild.com/

🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080517497989

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurseabigaild/

 

Chapters

[00:00:00] - Introduction
[00:01:27] - Podcast branding & host
[00:02:12] - Guest overview
[00:03:36] - Career path to hospice
[00:11:04] - Book as practical guide
[00:12:16] - Hospice vs. palliative care
[00:17:06] - Clarifying hospice goals
[00:19:37] - Pet example & quality-of-life
[00:24:39] - ICU CPR story & DNR
[00:29:17] - Dementia & ER pitfalls
[00:30:59] - Purpose and structure of the book
[00:32:09] - When to read & prepare
[00:35:16] - Agency and death taboo
[00:38:09] - Case: “Laney” and preparation
[00:44:05] - Humor in hard conversations
[00:48:23] - Closing and takeaways

FOLLOW and CONNECT
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ 
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ 

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

Midlife isn’t just for women—it’s for anyone who’s ever fallen apart and dared to rebuild.

In this episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, we’re flipping the script with guest Steve Gamlin—speaker, author, former radio DJ, stand-up comic, and self-proclaimed "blue-collar woo" guy.

Steve brings raw honesty and humor to a deeply personal conversation about grief, resilience, and how we pick ourselves back up—tail feathers singed and all. From vision boards that actually work, to surviving loss, rebuilding self-worth, and learning to “wag yourself happy,” this is a midlife masterclass in heart-centered reinvention.

🎧 Inside this episode:

• The “pogo stick” version of resilience (and why it’s okay to bounce)
  
• Grief, gratitude, and the power of paying attention to signs
  
• Why most vision boards don’t work—and what to do instead
  
• How Steve’s near-death golf ball moment changed his whole life
  
• The 8 life areas that really matter when you want to feel whole
  

Whether you're rebuilding after loss, ready to reinvent, or just need a reminder that you’re not doing midlife wrong—you’ll love this powerful, soulful conversation with a man who’s walked through the fire (sometimes barefoot under power lines), and came out ready to help others rise.

💻 Learn more about Steve and his speaking/coaching work:
🔗 http://SteveGamlinSpeaker.com

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/SteveGamlin

🔗 https://www.instagram.com/stevegamlin/ 

Chapters

[00:00:00] - Welcome & Guest Intro
[00:02:00] - Steve’s Journey Overview
[00:06:52] - Host Shares Recent Pet Loss
[00:08:14] - Intention to Serve Grief Spaces
[00:09:00] - Lightness & Tina Anecdotes
[00:09:32] - Near-Death Golf Balls Story
[00:14:06] - From Stage Fears to Starting Messy
[00:16:12] - Vision Boards & the Nervous System
[00:18:23] - Eight-Areas Life Wheel Explained
[00:21:26] - Autumn Renewal Retreat (Sponsor)
[00:22:47] - Where to Start With Change
[00:26:38] - Momentum From Small Positive Choices
[00:28:33] - Daily "Good Stuff" Journaling
[00:31:09] - Five-Minute Journal Practice
[00:32:52] - Goals Through Sensory Detail
[00:34:07] - Full-Senses Living With Horses
[00:35:43] - Waffles With Tina & Sensory Memory
[00:37:25] - Be Present, Not on the Phone
[00:38:45] - Law of Attraction: Practical View
[00:41:18] - Staying Open in Grief
[00:45:22] - Current Work & Bookings
[00:48:05] - Missing Stages & Impact Goals
[00:48:57] - Impact Story in Cereal Aisle
[00:50:38] - Captain Crunch Nostalgia Banter
[00:51:18] - Closing Advice & Resources

FOLLOW and CONNECT
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ 
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ 

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

You can’t vision board your way out of burnout.
If your nervous system isn’t on board, nothing sticks—not the affirmations, not the manifesting, not even the journaling.

In this powerful episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue Willoughby sits down with Liz Potter, intuitive healer, medical medium, and nervous system specialist, to explore the deep connection between our body’s regulation and our ability to live fully aligned, expansive lives.

From psychic awakenings to spirit communication, from chronic illness to personal reinvention, Liz shares her fascinating journey and how she now helps women heal emotionally and physically by working with their nervous system—not against it.

🔮 Inside this episode:

• Why your nervous system is the real gatekeeper of manifestation
  
  
• The truth about affirmations, imposter syndrome & fear blocks
  
  
• How your body stores past trauma—and how to feel your way through it
  
  
• What happens when we override our higher self (and how to reconnect)
  
  
• A powerful 3-phase process to rewire your nervous system and reclaim your power
  
  

✨ Bonus: Learn how Liz uses intuitive frequency reading to detect imbalances in the body—and why the “woo” and the science aren’t as far apart as you think.

🎧 If you’re a woman over 40 who feels stuck, scattered, or soul-tired… This episode is your wake-up call to regulate, reclaim, and rise.

📲 Work with Liz or learn more at https://lizpotterspiritmedium.com/

[00:00:00] - Host intro and guest welcome
[00:02:47] - Introducing Liz’s work focus
[00:04:01] - Path to psychic work and Reiki
[00:08:04] - Personalized nervous system programs
[00:09:30] - How intuition shows up in sessions
[00:13:53] - Protecting her own energy
[00:15:55] - Early signs and family lineage
[00:18:22] - The Elkington/Casey activation story
[00:20:48] - Full-body activation experience
[00:22:04] - Reiki sessions and spirit visits
[00:26:48] - Autumn Renewal retreat announcement
[00:28:17] - Client example: weight loss pathway
[00:33:45] - Somatics with horses and awareness
[00:37:58] - Applying process to money and business
[00:39:01] - Imposter syndrome as a safety issue
[00:41:55] - New safety attracts change
[00:44:55] - First steps: notice dysregulation
[00:48:00] - Gentle self-talk and recommended reading
[00:49:40] - Your nervous system mirrors life
[00:52:22] - Wrap-up and personal reflections
[00:53:15] - How to work with Liz
[00:53:27] - Closing remarks and call to share

FOLLOW and CONNECT
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ 
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ 

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

What if midlife wasn’t your slowing down season—but your permission slip to say YES, again and again?
In this episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue Willoughby sits down with extreme athlete, dragon boater, and Everest climber Dianette Wells—a woman who has turned challenge into momentum, grief into purpose, and joy into a daily practice.
From racing ultra-marathons and summiting 7 peaks (yes, including Everest—twice!) to navigating heartbreak, divorce, and the unimaginable loss of her son, Dianette shares how she’s learned to keep moving forward, one literal and metaphorical step at a time.
🎒 In this deeply honest, empowering episode, you’ll hear:
- Why you’re never too old to try something new (even if you suck at it)

- The surprising mindset that keeps Dianette going through brutal climbs and brutal life events

- How joy, curiosity, and community are her secret weapons

- Why your “mountain persona” can help you tackle everyday life

- What it means to reclaim your spark—without apology or perfection

Whether you’re feeling stuck, grieving, or just wondering “what’s next?”—this episode will remind you that every step counts, and you are capable of more than you think.
 Connect with Dianette Wells:
🔗 Website: https://dianettewells.com/ 
🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianetteWellsEnduranceAthlete 
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianettewells/ 
📖Get her Book: Another Step Up the Mountain - https://a.co/d/cK9Ovl6 

FOLLOW and CONNECT
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ 
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ 

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉 Hit follow so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

What if the only thing standing between you and next-level confidence… was your voice?

In this episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue Willoughby sits down with powerhouse speaker and coach Laurie-Ann Murabito—a once painfully shy woman who’s now a sought-after speaker, coach, and host of the Be in Demand podcast. Her message? Finding your voice isn’t just about public speaking—it’s about reclaiming your presence.

Whether you’re terrified of speaking up in meetings, dreaming of hitting the stage, or just tired of feeling invisible, this conversation will light a fire under your mic.

🎤 In this episode:

• Why public speaking isn’t just for “outgoing” women
  
  
• How being tall, shy, and invisible sparked Laurie-Ann’s transformation
  
  
• The role of voice tone, range, and pacing in owning your power
  
  
• How to get speaking gigs—even if you’ve never been paid before
  
  
• Real transformations from clients who were scared sh*tless to speak… until they weren’t
  
  

✨ Plus:

Get Laurie-Ann’s free Directory of Places to Speak at https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/gift

Learn about her live "Get Booked to Speak" training and her upcoming 8-week "In-Demand Signature Speech" program. https://SpeakAndStandOut.com

Follow Laurie-Ann on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurieann.murabito

 

Chapters

[00:00:00] - Powerful intro and guest bio
[00:02:05] - Host welcome and setup
[00:03:11] - Laurianne’s origin story
[00:09:12] - Early challenges of saying yes
[00:16:04] - Brands and finding your voice
[00:22:29] - Voice craft and performance
[00:26:38] - Sponsor: Autumn Renewal retreat
[00:28:06] - Techniques: pausing, pacing, physiology
[00:38:04] - Don’t hate your voice—reframe it
[00:42:47] - Client transformations and impact
[00:48:24] - How to connect and closing

FOLLOW and CONNECT

Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies

🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥

I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40.

This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place.

Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you:
✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations
✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity
✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention
✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically.

👉Follow so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

What if fun wasn’t just “extra”—but essential to your health, happiness, and midlife reinvention?
In this laughter-filled episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, host Sue Willoughby sits down with Treena Innes, global gallivanter, author, and life fun expert, to challenge the myth that adulthood means the end of play.
Treena shares her inspiring story of how writing a book at 50 led to a movement to teach women how to live more vibrantly through fun, laughter, and joy—on their own damn terms.
🎉 In this high-energy convo, we cover:
Why most women lose their sense of fun around age 30—and how to get it back

The difference between a fun list and a bucket list (and why both matter)

How to build a micro-dose fun habit that actually sticks

The science-backed benefits of play (spoiler: it’s better than Botox)

How to ditch the guilt and reclaim your fun personality—at any age

This episode is your permission slip to stop being the martyr, drop the “good girl” mask, and rediscover what actually lights you up. (Bonus: laughing burns calories. You’re welcome.)

🎧 Tune in. Laugh loud. And start building your badass fun habit today.

 

🔗 Connect with Treena at https://www.minddoodles.ca

🎙️Podcast: Finding Fun Experiments https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-fun-experiment-cracking-the-code-to-health/id1813646794

📖Book Giveaway: https://minddoodles.ca/meet-mind-doodle-the-book/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/treena.innes/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treena_minddoodles/

 

Chapters

[00:00:00] - Laughter as a natural pain reliever
[00:00:31] - Podcast intro and mission
[00:01:15] - Setting the tone: humor saves
[00:02:01] - Guest welcome: Trina Inis
[00:02:55] - Why laughter is Trina’s focus
[00:05:52] - Why adults stop prioritizing fun
[00:10:09] - Embracing spontaneity vs planning
[00:10:55] - Bucket list basics and benefits
[00:12:14] - Fun list vs bucket list
[00:13:41] - Getting people to use the list
[00:16:53] - Building fun habits daily
[00:20:27] - Social media facades and authenticity
[00:23:29] - End-of-day “fire in the belly” check
[00:24:30] - Energy drains: doomscrolling and news
[00:26:02] - Fun builds resilience through grief
[00:27:57] - Finding one funny thing daily
[00:29:12] - Not-so-fun midlife stats (women)
[00:31:12] - Peak stress 35–55: 74% of women
[00:31:31] - Adults drop play in their 30s
[00:32:00] - Good news: rebuild fun with habits
[00:32:28] - What about men? Guilt and openness
[00:34:05] - Women’s seriousness and self-forgetting
[00:36:09] - Play personalities and lifelong play
[00:37:34] - Retest: play evolves over time
[00:38:24] - What fun does to your body
[00:41:04] - We talk about health about 10 times a day
[00:43:13] - How to connect with Trina
[00:45:23] - Spreading the fun ripple effect
[00:45:53] - Closing thanks and final message
FOLLOW and CONNECT

Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ 
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ 

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

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Thank you for watching! If you're seeking more insights on living a truly meaningful and fulfilling life, be sure to subscribe to my channel. And don’t forget to hit the bell icon so you never miss an update!An extraordinary life starts within. Discover your inner strength and awaken a life worth being through experiential, equine-assisted life coaching. Welcome to My Universe!  I am Sue Willoughby, Badass Midlife Strategist & host of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women—a podcast that dives deep to help you uncover the true meaning of a fulfilling life. This channel is here to inspire and empower women over 40 to step into their fullest potential, break through limitations, and truly thrive. Each week, we bring you powerful video podcasts filled with real-life stories of transformation, resilience, and courage. Expect raw, heart-centered conversations and life-changing insights designed to help you break boundaries and start crafting a life brimming with purpose, joy, and passion. This is more than just a channel; it’s a community. Join me to explore, grow, & connect with like-minded women on the journey to creating a life worth being. Subscribe now and let’s awaken your limitless potential together!

Still waiting for “someday”? Spoiler: it’s not coming. But you still can.
In the final episode of the Midlife Reclamation: Summer Reset Series on Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, host Sue Willoughby brings the 🔥 as she guides you through the most important midlife skill of all: editing your life.
This episode is your invitation to stop hauling around the emotional, physical, and energetic clutter you’ve been tolerating for years—and finally create space for what actually lights you up.
🧹 In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why “someday” is a soul-sucking myth that keeps you stuck

How to identify and release the habits, relationships, and crap weighing you down

Why clarity and courage—not more hustle—are your midlife superpowers

The 4-part audit to help you clean up your calendar, mind, space, and relationships

A badass back burner challenge (and one thing to burn this week—literally)

It’s time to edit your life like your future depends on it—because it does.
📓 Grab your journal.
🔥 Light the match.
🎧 And let’s reclaim midlife, one release at a time.

[00:00:00] - Less hustle, more clarity
[00:01:14] - Series finale: the midlife edit
[00:03:45] - The back-burner problem
[00:09:03] - Invitation: newsletter and call
[00:10:07] - Start small, by area
[00:13:06] - Examples and release ritual
[00:16:42] - Audit, habit, and wrap-up

FOLLOW and CONNECT
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ 
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ 

Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions. https://www.springwoodproductions.com/ 

If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.

#LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 

Thank you for watching! If you're seeking more insights on living a truly meaningful and fulfilling life, be sure to subscribe to my channel. And don’t forget to hit the bell icon so you never miss an update! An extraordinary life starts within. Discover your inner strength and awaken a life worth being through experiential, equine-assisted life coaching. Welcome to My Universe!  I am Sue Willoughby, Badass Midlife Strategist & host of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women—a podcast that dives deep to help you uncover the true meaning of a fulfilling life. This channel is here to inspire and empower women over 40 to step into their fullest potential, break through limitations, and truly thrive. Each week, we bring you powerful video podcasts filled with real-life stories of transformation, resilience, and courage. Expect raw, heart-centered conversations and life-changing insights designed to help you break boundaries and start crafting a life brimming with purpose, joy, and passion. This is more than just a channel; it’s a community. Join me to explore, grow, & connect with like-minded women on the journey to creating a life worth being. Subscribe now and let’s awaken your limitless potential together!