Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

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

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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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🔥 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.

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