Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

What if the path to healing trauma isn’t just psychological—but soulful, relational, and deeply human?

In this profound episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue Willoughby sits down with trauma psychologist, author, and Soulwise Solutions founder Dr. Kirsten Viola-Harrison for a conversation that bridges science, spirituality, trauma, and compassion in a way few are brave enough to explore.

With over 35 years of experience working with complex PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, schizophrenia, and near-death experiencers, Dr. Harrison shares how her personal life—including profound loss, caregiving, and an unexpected relationship with an unhoused, intersex woman named Sean/a—reshaped everything she thought she knew about healing, resilience, and consciousness.

Together, Sue and Dr. Harrison explore how trauma fragments the human experience, why healing must involve dignity and relationship, and what happens when we take a chance on people society has written off. From near-death experiences to equine-assisted healing, from homelessness to authorship, this episode is a masterclass in compassion-led transformation

This conversation is for women in midlife who sense there is more—more meaning, more nuance, more possibility—and are ready to expand how they understand trauma, identity, and the human spirit.

Connect with Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison

Website: https://soulwisesolutions.com/

Book: I, Sean/a: The Story of A Homeless Intersex Woman Who Inspired A Community https://a.co/d/fy0nH9g

Chapters
[00:00:00] January pod-curious Q&A; launch 2026
[00:00:48] Midlife Strategies intro; Sue’s mission
[00:01:27] Guest bio: trauma meets spirituality
[00:03:01] Why trauma? Personal path and losses
[00:09:04] Energy, horses, and Soulwise approach
[00:14:01] Meeting Shauna; identity, community, care
[00:21:32] Travel, book idea, intersex advocacy
[00:30:09] Belonging, etiquette, and perspective-taking
[00:35:05] Current focus, spirituality, research, resources

FOLLOW and CONNECT with Sue
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.

 

When was the last time you felt fully aligned, body, mind, and heart?

In this soul-stirring episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, host Sue Willoughby sits down with author, producer, and creative visionary Deborah Weed, the powerhouse behind Paisley’s Last Quill, a children’s book-turned-Broadway-bound musical about reclaiming self-worth and personal power.

Deborah’s story takes us from the corporate world to the depths of a mysterious illness, misdiagnosis, and loss, all of which forced her to rebuild from the inside out. Through that journey, she discovered the difference between self-esteem and self-worth and how true power begins when we stop proving and start aligning.

Together, Sue and Deborah dive deep into what it means to lose your voice, give away your “quills,” and finally find your way back to yourself.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The life-changing difference between self-esteem and self-worth
• How corporate success can disconnect us from our hearts and how to come home again
• Why women give away their “quills” to belong (and how to get them back)
• How Deborah turned her pain into a musical that empowers others to reclaim their voices
• The truth about failure, creativity, and why alignment, not achievement, is the key to wholeness

This is more than a conversation; it’s a creative call to rise, reclaim your worth, and live from your heart, quills up.

Chapters

[00:00:00] Opening: self-worth teaser and intro
[00:02:22] From empath to corporate identity
[00:05:57] Health crisis and self-worth revealed
[00:08:26] Misdiagnoses, invalidation, vow to act
[00:11:49] From pain to purpose: Paisley conceived
[00:14:40] Paisley’s world, themes, and reception
[00:18:00] Strategy to stage: budget and album
[00:22:22] Practical empowerment and alignment
[00:28:28] People-pleasing roots, badass redefined
[00:32:48] Alignment metaphors: horses and eye test
[00:37:25] Wrap-up: website, talent call, final advice

Connect with Deborah Weed
Website: http://www.paisleysfashionforest.com 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborah.weed.1 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborah.weed/ 

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.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, silenced, or suffocated by old beliefs and expectations, this episode will feel like oxygen.

In this powerful conversation on Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with bestselling author, transformational coach, and BS-buster Drenda Thomas to unpack what she calls “the real BS”,  the Beliefs and Stories that shape our decisions, sabotage our confidence, and keep us playing small.

Growing up in a rigid, high-control religious environment, Drenda was taught to stay quiet, obey, and never question authority. Later, as a woman in law enforcement and corporate leadership, she learned to overperform, overcompensate, and ignore her intuition until she finally hit a breaking point.

In this conversation, Drenda shares how subconscious programming, fear-based narratives, and inherited limitations quietly run our lives and how we can reclaim our power through awareness, pattern interruption, and building new beliefs that actually support who we’re becoming.

🔥 In this episode, we dig into:
 - The difference between stories and truth and how to challenge your inner critic
 - How childhood conditioning quietly controls adult behavior
 - Why women overperform and overgive (and how to stop)
 - How fear disguises itself as logic, timing, or “being responsible”
 - What hypnosis taught Drenda about money, self-worth, and freedom
 - Why failure is an “unexpected outcome.”
 - How to break cycles of self-sabotage and build unshakeable confidence

This episode is a must-listen for any woman ready to ditch the BS, rewire her beliefs, and step into a limitless midlife.

Connect with Drenda!
Website: https://www.drendathomasrichards.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drendathomasrichards

Grab her free Sacred Soul Detox Guide: https://www.drendathomasrichards.com/sacred-soul-detox-opt-in

Book: Dare to Remember: Uncover Who You Were Before the BS - https://a.co/d/8GK6R5v

Chapters
[00:00:00] Intro and open
[00:02:21] Background: religion and questioning
[00:06:09] Early career in law enforcement
[00:07:31] From ministry to mindset shift
[00:10:50] Money beliefs and women’s narratives
[00:17:25] Choice, fear, and reframing tools
[00:28:22] Current work and client focus
[00:33:48] Renaming failure, evaluating wisely
[00:37:51] Wrap-up, resources, and advice

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 happens when life as you know it ends in an instant — and you have to decide what comes next?

In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with grief coach, author, and speaker Lisa Boehm, whose journey through loss reshaped everything she thought she knew about life, identity, and resilience.

After losing her 17-year-old daughter Katie in a tragic accident, Lisa faced a choice: stay stuck in the grief that consumed her, or find a new way forward. Her path led her to write Journey to Healing: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Grief, and now her upcoming book Now What? — a guide for anyone facing change, loss, or uncertainty in midlife.

Lisa and Sue talk about the myths of resilience, the healing power of curiosity, and how joy — even in small doses — can be a life-saving force.

✨ In this episode:

• Why “bouncing back” is the wrong idea about resilience
  
  
• How grief transforms every layer of identity — and what to do with that
  
  
• The 1% shifts that move you forward when the mountain feels too big
  
  
• The healing power of service and honoring your loved one through action
  
  
• How joy, curiosity, and small adventures can reignite your spirit
  
  

This isn’t a conversation about loss — it’s about life. And it’s your reminder that no matter what happens, there’s always a next step.

📬 Connect with Lisa directly at lisa@lisakboehm.com
📚 Read Journey to Healing: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Grief https://a.co/d/ix8EbVC     Join the Waitlist for: Now What? The Courage to Rise after Everything Changes       https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Nowwhat

 🌿 Learn more at https://www.lisakboehm.com 

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lisaboehmofficial/ 

FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/griefsupportformoms

[00:00:00] Introducing Lisa and her resilience work  
[00:02:24] Podcast intro: Midlife Strategies for Badass Women  
[00:04:36] Lisa’s story: losing her 17-year-old daughter  
[00:07:44] Writing the first book on grief  
[00:11:48] Midlife identity shifts and grief’s broader relevance  
[00:13:16] New book “Now What?” and life transitions  
[00:15:08] Baby steps, 1% shifts, and manageable change  
[00:19:19] Letting go of “what ifs” and reclaiming agency  
[00:21:27] Introducing resilience discussion  
[00:22:04] Redefining resilience beyond “bouncing back”  
[00:26:03] Non-linear healing and messy growth  
[00:28:09] Ad break: Podcasting for Real Estate Pros  
[00:29:43] Joy and fun as the missing piece  
[00:31:26] Micro-adventures and scheduling fun  
[00:34:20] Curiosity, exploration, and everyday wonder  
[00:37:39] Lisa’s current transition and midlife adventure  
[00:39:21] Loss as catalyst and living for today  
[00:41:01] Advice for those feeling stuck and joyless  
[00:42:19] Choosing joy, curiosity, and small experiments  
[00:43:49] Closing, contact info, 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.

#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 happens when the life you built stops fitting the woman you’ve become?

In this candid and powerful episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with podcaster, author, and speaker Erin Washington — host of ThERINpy with Erin Washington (formerly Squats and Margaritas) — to talk about shedding perfectionism, healing from disordered eating, and finding freedom on the other side of “having it all.”

A former D1 soccer player, NFL wife, and mom of two, Erin opens up about her journey from overachieving and overdrinking to living authentically and helping others do the same. Through vulnerability and humor, she shares how letting go of who she thought she should be led her to her true purpose — empowering women and teen girls to embrace imperfection, self-worth, and balance.

🔥 In this episode:

• How identity and self-worth get tangled in achievement
  
  
• Breaking free from perfectionism and “good girl” programming
  
  
• Sobriety, self-acceptance, and rebuilding from the inside out
  
  
• Why midlife reinvention is messy — and worth it
  
  
• How to model confidence and authenticity for the next generation
  
  

Erin’s story reminds us that balance isn’t a myth — it’s an evolution.
And when we stop hiding the hard stuff, we make space for healing, humor, and genuine joy.

Connect with Erin:

Podcast: thERINpy with Erin Washington https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therinpy-with-erin-washington/id1530232466 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therinpy_with_erin_washington

The Blue Butterfly Foundation Inc.: https://thebluebutterflies.org/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thERINpypodcast 

Books: From Pain to Purpose: Finding Meaning in the Mess https://a.co/d/8Uj6xUc

Squats and Margaritas: A Journey to Finding Balance https://a.co/d/ivcVhnd

 

Chapters

00:00:00] Authenticity and alignment teaser
[00:03:03] Erin’s journey and origin story
[00:08:23] Balance vs restriction; pandemic habits
[00:14:44] Midlife identity and relationships
[00:28:03] Purpose, signs, and Blue Butterfly
[00:35:19] Stepping from excellent to exceptional
[00:48:02] Intuition, sobriety, 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 

🔥 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.

When life breaks you open, what do you do next?

In this emotional and empowering episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue sits down with author, adventurer, and travel coach Becky Livingston, who turned unimaginable grief into a 26-month global journey of healing and rediscovery.

After the loss of her 23-year-old daughter, Becky honored her daughter’s final wish to keep traveling the world—carrying her ashes to nine countries and leaving a piece of her spirit in each place. That pilgrimage became the foundation of her award-winning memoir, The Suitcase and the Jar, and her life’s work: helping women rediscover themselves through slow, intentional travel.

✨ In this episode:

• How travel became a tool for healing after loss
  
  
• Why solo travel in midlife is the ultimate act of courage
  
  
• How slowing down can help you reconnect with yourself
  
  
• The secret to meaningful travel: start with why, not where
  
  
• What it really means to live fully after heartbreak
  
  

Whether you’re navigating loss, longing for freedom, or just ready to step out of your comfort zone, this conversation is a soul-stirring reminder that it’s never too late to begin again.

🌍 Learn more at http://www.beckylivingston.com

📚 Read The Suitcase and the Jar: Travels with a Daughter’s Ashes - https://a.co/d/7q5iLbX

📱 Follow Becky on Socials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckylivingston23/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vitaltraveljourneysforwomen

🌟 Special Offer (10% discount on a 1-hour consult) Journey Clarity Consult Link: https://buy.stripe.com/14k6qW4m13Zd7VCcMM Use Code: BADASS10

Chapters
[00:00:00] Opening: silence, loneliness and mourning
[00:01:03] Episode Presentation and Theme
[00:02:53] Welcome Becky to the show
[00:03:23] Loss of Rachel and the Book
[00:07:27] Diary and blog during the trip
[00:09:01] Photos and index cards as a guide
[00:10:12] How the Journey Unfolded
[00:12:59] India and the Taj Mahal
[00:14:17] Finding Hardness and Minimalism
[00:16:23] Grief: Silence and Solitude Needed
[00:19:00] India without calm; Tasmania arrives
[00:21:26] Slow Travel Philosophy
[00:23:28] Favorite stay: Tasmania
[00:26:10] Ad break: podcast miniseries
[00:27:43] Book to travel coaching
[00:31:33] How you work with women
[00:35:46] Solo vs. group and meet people
[00:39:23] Local guides and eating alone
[00:42:18] Social Conditioning and Perception
[00:43:19] Security and Hosting Choices
[00:46:09] Immersion vs. hotel; example Vietnam
[00:49:02] It's about them, not us
[00:51:36] Self-awareness and boxing analogy
[00:53:02] Slow Travel, Housesitting and Care
[00:56:10] Intention First: The "Why"
[00:57:24] Holiday Culture: USA vs Europe
[00:58:23] How to contact Becky
[00:59:54] Call to action and partial closure
[01:01:01] Rachel's final message
[01:02:18] Farewell to the episode

 

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

 

What if fire wasn’t destruction—but transformation?

In this gorgeous, soul-deep episode of Midlife Strategies for Badass Women, Sue reconnects with internationally acclaimed encaustic artist Alicia Tormey, whose latest solo show Pyrophytic explores the themes of rebirth, resilience, and creative regeneration through fire.

Alicia uses actual flame as a tool in her art, fusing wax and heat to create luminous botanical works inspired by nature’s ability to rise from ashes. But this conversation goes far beyond technique—it’s about what it means to stay curious, generous, and wildly creative through life’s hardest seasons.

🔥 In this episode:

• The meaning behind Pyrophytic—and how wildfires mirror the human spirit

• Why Alicia sees no separation between art, business, and life

• The myth of balance—and what to aim for instead

• How to sustain creativity without burning out

• The mindset shift that changed everything: “I’m here for it.”

Alicia’s wisdom applies far beyond the studio—it’s about showing up for yourself, your purpose, and your own creative fire, no matter what stage of life you’re in.

🎨 Explore Alicia’s work at https://www.aliciatormey.com/
📍Visit her solo exhibition Pyrophytic at the Patricia Rovzar Gallery in Seattle https://rovzargallery.com/exhibitions/pyro/
📱Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alicia.tormey

Chapters

[00:00:00] - Opening Mindset
[00:02:10] - Podcast Identity and Audience
[00:04:05] - Exhibition Logistics and Gratitude
[00:05:07] - Title: "Pyrophytic"
[00:07:29] - Pyrophytic Plants Mentioned on TV
[00:09:08] - Focus on Botanicals
[00:11:04] - Imagination and Pareidolia
[00:13:19] - Encaustic Technique: Hot-Cold Working
[00:15:57] - Art Practice as Business
[00:19:31] - Studio vs Administrative Pull
[00:20:40] - Myth of Balance Debunked
[00:22:28] - Mantra: "I’m Here for It"
[00:25:10] - Teaching and Retreats
[00:27:28] - Vulnerability in Creating
[00:28:28] - Community Feedback: Generosity
[00:32:21] - Peers Recognize Generosity
[00:32:46] - Two Artist Mindsets
[00:34:29] - Choosing Generosity and Flow
[00:37:15] - Advice for Beginners
[00:39:01] - Cycles of Development
[00:41:17] - Narrow Focus and Depth
[00:42:28] - Knowing When a Piece Is Done
[00:45:54] - Gallery and Website Details
[00:46:45] - Thanks for Packing Assistance
[00:47:24] - Final Encouragement and Outro

 

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.

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.