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What word sums up how you feel about Midlife?

Again and again, I’m hearing from Gen X women who feel stuck… lost… invisible… surviving.

Sound familiar?

I’m all about unleashing the woman we deserve to be and living midlife our way… on our terms.

And my Episode 113 guest agrees, perfectly epitomizing one of my favorite words for how I feel about Midlife and the opportunities that our Second Spring brings. I am delighted to be joined by Emma Foster, founder of Fifty Thrive and Midlife storyteller, to talk about How to reclaim yourself to find your Thrive.

In this episode, Emma shares her powerful journey from a life-changing medical misdiagnosis at 46, through grief and loss, to discovering her own core Thrive foundations: curiosity, connection, courage, and compassion. She explains how these pillars guide her life and help build resilience, especially during challenging times.

We dive into Emma's concept of "Fifty Shades of Thrive," emphasizing that thriving is a personal, unique journey for every Gen X woman. Plus, we talk about future ambitions, travel, starting a YouTube channel, and raising vital funds for Alzheimer's research.

Tune in for an uplifting conversation on self-discovery, vulnerability, embracing aging, and becoming a true "thriveseeker."

Discover more and read the full conversation transcript over at https://kateporter.co.uk/

Connect with Emma

https://fiftythrive.life/

https://substack.com/@fiftythrive

https://www.instagram.com/fiftythrive_/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafosterprexpert/

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Please note that this episode includes open and candid conversations about grief, loss, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know support is available.

Grief is tough… and so is talking about it…

Which can drive a wedge between us and our male nearest and dearest.

According to new research by Sue Ryder Charity, men tend to be action-focused grievers—so can appear less emotional as they prioritize practical issues.

But the research also found that 80% of men feel alone in their grief, with 52% admitting to bottling up how they were feeling and wanting to appear strong. And when asked why, 56% said they had to in order to support others.

So do men grieve differently to women? And how can we broach the subject of bereavement and loss with the gents in our life?

To explore this, I’m delighted to welcome my Episode 112 guest, integrative counsellor and psychotherapist Stuart Walker, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist specialising in men's mental health, fatherhood, and grief.

In this powerful episode, Stuart and I discuss the complexities of grief, including how it manifests in different forms such as bereavement, empty nest syndrome, and the loss of roles or jobs. Stuart explains the stages of grief using a brilliant metaphor about losing keys, and we delve into the unique challenges of grief following suicide and loss.

We explore how men and women process grief, looking beyond stereotypes to individual experiences, and Stuart introduces his "Magnificent Seven"—a set of practical guidelines to help facilitate conversations about grief. This includes role modelling, talking alongside activities, resisting the urge to "fix" things, and being truly prepared for when someone opens up – DM me for the PDF link.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on creating safe spaces, approaching the people we love before they feel forced to ask for help, and supporting the men in our lives to give themselves permission to grieve.

Discover more and read the full conversation transcript over at https://kateporter.co.uk/

Connect with Stuart Walker: • Website: Me In Time • Facebook: Me In Time Facebook Page

· LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-walker-cafc1986

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meintime2023/

Here’s to living #midlifeunlimited

Support the show

I'd love to hear from you - because Midlife Unlimited® is all about YOU!

Find out about my award-winning 1-2-1 and MORE! group coaching program for Midlife women and join the book waitlist for Your Empty Nest Epiphany on my website : Kate Porter Website • Support the show: Buy Me a Coffee • LinkedIn: Kate Porter Official • Instagram: @kate_porter_official • YouTube: @MidlifeUnlimited • Explore my personally designed range of digital planners for intentional living and Zodiac interiors prints: The Curated Day Company Etsy Shop

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Do you doubt yourself? Are you hiding your talents? Stifling your creativity because you're worried about what others will think?

For Midlife women like you and me, this is a great time to dust off forgotten pastimes, to rekindle our passions, to turn that dimmer switch to full brightness and put ourselves out there.

And my Episode 111 guest is Fine Art Fingerpainter Saskia Skoric is a fabulous example of a Gen X woman who has done just that.

Join us as we explore how to stick your head above the parapet by overcoming long-held fear of judgement to reach that Eureka moment of at last feeling free from the shackles of low self-worth.

Saskia shares her artist's journey, and we delve into how hurtful experiences in our teens can have a huge impact on how we not only feel about our own abilities, but can hold us back from reaching our full potential - which drove Saskia to walk away from the art she loved.

Tune in for Saskia's insights from how she reignited her love of painting, which will inspire you to give yourself permission to experiment and explore your passions to find what is right for you now - and moving forward into your new chapter.

Discover more and read the full conversation transcript over at Kate Porter Website.

Connect with Saskia Skoric: • Website: Saskia Skoric Fine Art • Instagram: @saskiaskoricfineart • Facebook: Saskia Skoric Fine Art Facebook • TikTok: @saskiaskoricfineart

Here's to living Midlife Unlimited®

Support the show

I'd love to hear from you - because Midlife Unlimited® is all about YOU!

Find out about my award-winning 1-2-1 and MORE! group coaching program for Midlife women and join the book waitlist for Your Empty Nest Epiphany on my website : Kate Porter Website • Support the show: Buy Me a Coffee • LinkedIn: Kate Porter Official • Instagram: @kate_porter_official • YouTube: @MidlifeUnlimited • Explore my personally designed range of digital planners for intentional living and Zodiac interiors prints: The Curated Day Company Etsy Shop

Here's to living Midlife Unlimited®

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