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In this episode of the Midlife with Courage podcast, Kim interviews Elizabeth Bruckner, an acupuncturist, author, and homesteader from Southern California.

Elizabeth shares her journey from chronic illness to becoming an 'accidental homesteader,' emphasizing the importance of making small, sustainable changes for a healthier lifestyle. They discuss her transition away from processed foods, tips for easy home cooking, and the benefits of fermentation and traditional food preservation methods.

Elizabeth also provides practical advice for anyone interested in starting their homesteading journey, regardless of space or budget.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on finding courage and joy through self-sufficiency and natural living.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:22 Meet Elizabeth Bruckner: Acupuncturist and Author
00:54 Elizabeth's Journey to Homesteading
02:48 Overcoming Chronic Illness
07:47 Discovering the Benefits of Fermentation
08:10 The Start of Homesteading During the Pandemic
09:24 Understanding Modern Homesteading
15:04 Practical Tips for Homesteading and Cooking
17:55 The Importance of Meat Stock
21:59 Growing Your Own Herbs and Vegetables
22:24 Debunking Gardening Myths
22:59 Garden Herbal Infusion Tips
23:16 Choosing Herbs for Your Window Sill
24:46 Community Gardening and Reverse Engineering
27:09 Homesteading Mindset and Joyful Daydreaming
32:43 The Power of Fermentation
38:20 Creating Positive Change with Small Steps
39:52 Final Thoughts and Free Gift

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Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.

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In this episode of Midlife with Courage, host Kim welcomes Ana Pang, a menopause skin and vitality specialist, to discuss her journey and expertise in hormonal balance and natural skincare.

Ana shares her personal story of dealing with eczema and disrupted menstrual cycles in her mid-40s, which led her to research and focus on hormonal balance. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body, using natural ingredients for skin care, and maintaining hydration for vitality.

Ana also talks about her recent clinical research on holistic skincare and the significance of magnesium for women's health during midlife.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey
00:41 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
01:13 Meet Ana Pang: Menopause Skin and Vitality Specialist
01:32 Ana's Story: From China to Sweden
01:50 Hormonal Balance and Health
02:36 The Eczema Incident
03:43 Discovering the Importance of Hormonal Balance
05:57 Early Influences and TCM
08:08 Lifestyle Changes for Hormonal Balance
13:15 The Role of Hormonal Testing
20:30 Skin Care Tips for Midlife Women
25:56 The Importance of Magnesium
33:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Learn more about Ana and how she helps you balance hormones by going to her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ana.pang.218.

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Trigger alert: this episode includes discussion about a murder-suicide event which could be traumatic for some listeners.

In this episode of the Midlife With Courage™ podcast, host Kim sits down with life coach Rhonda Britten to discuss the pivotal role of fear in our lives and how to overcome it.

Rhonda, who has a compelling personal story of witnessing a tragic family event, shares her journey from trauma and alcoholism to becoming a master life coach. She highlights the importance of understanding fear, making daily courageous choices, and taking small steps like acknowledging personal preferences to transform one’s life.

Rhonda emphasizes that many of our negative behaviors are fear responses and provides practical advice on how to reframe these behaviors to foster personal growth. Tune in to learn more about Rhonda's transformative work and gain valuable insights on living a courageous midlife.

00:00 Introduction to Midlife With Courage
00:17 Meet Rhonda Britten: Life Coach and Author
00:48 Rhonda's Journey: Discovering Fear and Courage
03:19 The Dark Night of the Soul
05:26 Transformative Choices and Daily Courage
15:24 Embracing Feelings and Personal Growth
22:36 Daily Choices and Self-Reflection
23:16 Gold Stars and Small Wins
24:50 Midlife Realizations and Life Coaching
26:23 Understanding and Overcoming Fear
29:07 The Language of Fear
30:03 Fear Responses and Self-Compassion
32:48 Fearless Living Resources
35:52 Sharing Personal Stories
38:30 Living a Life Without Regrets
39:28 Final Thoughts and Mantra

Rhonda continues to help anyone who is ready to live without fear by offering a free course called Stretch, Risk or Die and you can access it HERE. This is a short course of 3 short videos that will help you get more confidence and results.

You can go to www.fearlessliving.org for more information and details about all that Rhonda has for you.

Get your free ebook called Daily Habits for Hormonal Harmony by going to my website. This free guide will help you balance your hormones through some easy daily activities.

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Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.

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