149. Courage, midlife, and writing your own next chapter with Kim Payne and Sue West
About this episode
In this episode, Kim Payne shares her journey of courage and personal growth in midlife, discussing the importance of taking action and writing your own next chapter.
Most of us have a 'someday' list. A version of ourselves we keep putting off until we feel more ready, more confident, or just a little less afraid. I’ve spent years listening to women’s stories of change and learning what happens when women stop waiting for someday—and choose to act with courage instead. In this special episode, the incredible Sue West, founder of Flourish after Fifty , turns the mic on me, and instead of being the interviewer, I step into the guest chair to share my own story with raw honesty and vulnerability. This is a conversation that sits right at the very intersection of courage, midlife, and what it means to write your next chapter on your terms. Grab your metaphorical pink ‘pom pom’ as you hear why courage is always worth celebrating. Key takeaways: o Why courage in midlife looks so different from the courage of our 20s and 30s—and why that's a good thing. o The five-part framework behind my book Courageous Me - from the silent whisper to the permission you grant yourself. o How I overcame chronic perfectionism to finally publish my debut book at 54. o What it really means to "begin with the start in mind." o Why courage is always with you…
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