Midlife Strategies for Badass Women is the go-to podcast for bold, brilliant women over 40 who are done playing small and ready to reinvent their lives—without guilt, filters, or apologies. Hosted by Badass Midlife Strategist - Sue Willoughby, each weekly episode delivers unfiltered conversations, real stories of reinvention, and practical strategies to help you break free from the crap that’s holding you back and finally live life on your damn terms. Whether you’re navigating a midlife reset, rediscovering your passions, building confidence, or launching your next chapter—this podcast gives you the mindset shifts, clarity, and community to make it happen. 🔥 Expect: No-BS life advice and midlife strategies that actually work Inspiring interviews with women who’ve transformed their lives Soul-stirring solo episodes packed with truth and action Coaching-style episodes to help you reclaim your purpose, power, and passion This isn’t a podcast about “getting through” midlife. It’s about owning it—louder, wiser, bolder, and unapologetically YOU. Subscribe now and start rewriting the rules of what’s possible in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
In this episode of A Life Worth Being, host Sue Willoughby is joined by Mike Fink, a clarity and decision-making expert who specializes in helping women navigate the complexities of divorce. Mike shares his powerful method for guiding clients through tough decisions with a sense of certainty and peace of mind. Using his "decoding grid" and the unique analogy of a Rubik’s Cube, Mike walks listeners through the process of aligning head, heart, and gut to make confident choices that serve their deepest values. He also explores the biological and emotional factors that keep many women stuck in indecision, offering practical strategies for gaining clarity. Whether you’re facing a major life decision or simply want to refine your decision-making skills, this conversation will provide actionable insights on how to confidently move forward, even when the stakes are high.
Takeaways
- 70% of divorces are initiated by women.
- Indecision can affect mental health and relationships.
- There is a structured process to achieve clarity.
- The brain's primal instincts often keep us stuck.
- Gathering all pieces of the puzzle is essential for decision-making.
- Values should be ranked to create order from chaos.
- Visual assessments can clarify relationship health.
- Outsourcing needs can alleviate relationship pressure.
- Clarity can be achieved in 30 days or less.
- The Decoding Grid is a powerful tool for decision-making.
Sound Bites
"70% of divorces are initiated by women."
"There is a natural process to make decisions."
"Indecision affects your life on many levels."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Clarity in Decision Making
04:46 Mike's Origin Story and the Impact of Indecision
07:26 The Dilemma of Women Considering Divorce
11:22 Helping Women Considering Divorce
15:00 The Role of Uncertainty in Decision Making
20:52 Steps to Make a Decision
26:30 Communicating Certainty to the Primal and Emotional Brain
30:40 Introduction and Different Scenarios
32:53 The Importance of Visualization
35:02 Using the Decoding Grid to Assess Relationships
37:23 Case Study: Assessing a Troubled Marriage
45:57 Understanding and Accepting Emotions
50:54 Making Decisions with Clarity and Certainty
Connect with Mike Fink
Website: https://www.getabsoluteclarity.com/
Book: https://www.getabsoluteclarity.com/ddd-book
Connect with Sue Willoughby:
Get my Free Midlife Makeover: https://willoughby-coaching.myflodesk.com/5daychallenge
Web: https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/
StanStore: https://stan.store/sue_willoughby
Keywords
divorce, decision-making, clarity, relationships, emotional intelligence, personal development, women's empowerment, indecision, mental health, coaching
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