Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

Sue Willoughby
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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.

  1. 4d ago

    90-Minute Meal Prep System: Eat Healthy Without Living in the Kitchen

    If the thought of meal prepping for the week makes you want to immediately order takeout, this episode is for you. Host Sue Willoughby sits down with Britney Holmes, co-founder of Axios Wellness and the brains behind Whole Food Freedom, to break down how you can prep a week's worth of healthy lunches and dinners in just 90 minutes. Britney shares her incredible personal health journey. In 2017, she and her husband Ed were both over 300 pounds. Suffering from intense brain fog, unexplained tingling, and debilitating fatigue, Britney eventually discovered functional medicine and was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, leaky gut, and candida overgrowth. Told she had to completely eliminate grains, dairy, and refined sugar, Britney—a self-proclaimed foodie—refused to live on bland food. Instead, she developed a mix-and-match cooking system that prioritizes flavor and ultimate time efficiency. Tune in to learn how to master active versus passive cooking, why coconut aminos are a must-have pantry staple, and how to finally make a grain-free, dairy-free pizza that actually tastes good. In this episode, we cover: Britney's transformative health journey, overcoming Hashimoto's, and losing weight alongside her husband. The critical difference between conventional and functional medicine when treating root-cause symptoms. The "Mix-and-Match" meal prep method: making four different proteins and versatile sides to prevent food boredom. Active vs. passive cooking: How to maximize your oven, Instant Pot, and air fryer simultaneously while chopping vegetables. Simple ingredient swaps, like using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce to support hormone and thyroid health. How to whip up healthy, homemade mayonnaise in just 30 seconds using an immersion blender. Information on Britney's 6-Week Reset program and her new Healthy Holidays guide for guilt-free celebrations. Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Brittany Holmes and Whole Food Freedom 4:09 Brittany’s health crisis and food-healing journey 20:05 Finding support and building sustainable food habits 32:54 Six-week reset and virtual cook-along program 38:06 Kitchen tools, pantry setup, and meal-prep readiness 39:45 How to connect with Brittany and Whole Food Freedom Resources & Links Mentioned: Connect with Britney via email at britney@axioswellness.com to learn more about the 6-Week Reset program. Healthy Costco Guide: https://stan.store/axioswellness/p/get-my-healthy-costco-guide-now Healthy Breakfast Guide: https://stan.store/axioswellness/p/get-my-healthy-breakfast-guide-now Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britneyholmes_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britney.mac FOLLOW and CONNECT with Sue Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies  🔥 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. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

    90-Minute Meal Prep System: Eat Healthy Without Living in the Kitchen

  2. Sep 8

    Why Your Gut is the Key to Midlife Transformation: with Crystal Felice "The Gut Whisperer"

    Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women! Today, host Sue Willoughby sits down with Crystal Felice, a licensed pharmacist who successfully transitioned into a functional medicine practitioner. After experiencing crippling migraines, intense bloating, night sweats, and driving panic attacks due to extreme workplace stress, Crystal realized that traditional medicine wasn't offering her real solutions. After discovering functional medicine and healing her own body in just six weeks, she went back to school to help other women do the same. Now affectionately dubbed "The Gut Whisperer," Crystal explains why functional medicine treats symptoms—like headaches and heartburn—as "gifts" that signal a deeper imbalance. From the startling truth that stomach acid actually decreases as we age to the downstream effects of a leaky gut, Crystal unpacks the digestive issues plaguing midlife women. She also shares her expert, unfiltered thoughts on the GLP-1 weight loss craze, why custom poop-testing supplement subscriptions are often a waste of money, and how to choose the right form of magnesium. In this episode, we cover: Crystal's journey from a highly stressed float pharmacist to a functional medicine practitioner. Why 70-80% of your immune system and 80% of your serotonin are produced in the gut. The myth of high stomach acid and why acid-blocking PPI medications can make digestion much worse over time. Leaky gut, histamine intolerance, and how bacterial overgrowths cause unexpected symptoms like anxiety, joint pain, and sun intolerance. A pharmacist's honest take on GLP-1 medications, the absolute necessity of strength training, and why you still need to eat food to prevent hair loss and fatigue. Supplement safety: why you should strictly avoid buying vitamins on Amazon and how to pick the right magnesium (glycinate, malate, and threonate versus oxide and citrate). Resources & Links Mentioned: Grab Crystal’s free "5 Lab Clues" guide on her website to understand the common markers your doctor isn't explaining. https://www.phunctional-health.com/5labclues  Connect with Crystal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phunctional.health/  Book a free 30-minute virtual consultation: https://www.phunctional-health.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/functionalhealthpharmd/  Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Crystal Feliz and gut health 5:02 What functional medicine aims to treat 10:34 Functional-medicine insights on digestion and prevention 15:07 Custom supplements, medications, and lab testing 25:28 GLP-1 medications: benefits and risks 31:05 Why bloating happens after meals 37:52 Gut testing, food elimination, and leaky gut 43:42 Defining the gut and Crystal’s remote practice 48:20 Targeted supplements, magnesium, and probiotics 52:15 Lab guide, resources, and fiber takeaway 56:16 Closing thoughts on listening to your body FOLLOW and CONNECT with Sue Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies  🔥 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. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

    Why Your Gut is the Key to Midlife Transformation: with Crystal Felice "The Gut Whisperer"

  3. Sep 1

    You're Not the Problem: Somatic Healing and Nervous System Regulation with Lori Montry

    Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women! Today, host Sue Willoughby sits down with somatic coach and author Lori Montry to dismantle the heavy, lifelong belief that you are the problem. Many of our most stubborn habits—like emotional eating, people-pleasing, or overworking—are actually brilliant childhood adaptations designed to keep us safe when our core needs were not met. Lori explains that believing we are the problem gave us a false sense of control as children, but in midlife, it keeps us stuck in survival mode. To truly adapt and change, we don't need more willpower; we need nervous system safety, the capacity to hold change, and cellular energy. Sue and Lori also explore the danger of constantly overriding our bodies with "no pain, no gain" mentalities and how we can learn from horses, who naturally process external threats and release them without emotional overfunctioning. If you are ready to stop fighting your habits and start tuning into your body's compass, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode, we cover: Why adopting the belief that "I am the problem" was a childhood survival tactic, and how to release it in midlife. The three essential conditions required to create lasting change: nervous system safety, capacity, and cellular energy (ATP). Lori’s personal journey with emotional eating, which started at age four as a response to trauma, and how she broke the binge-diet cycle. Why willpower fails when the prefrontal cortex goes offline during states of nervous system dysregulation. How to stop "hacking" your nervous system and start listening to it using Lori's daily check-in strategies. Chapters: 0:00 Introducing Laurie Montrie and “You’re Not the Problem” 2:56 Why Laurie chose the book’s central message 4:23 Childhood adaptations and believing we are the problem 8:23 The conditions needed for lasting change 11:33 Treating the nervous system as a compass 21:02 Returning to the body and sitting with emotions 25:14 Laurie’s journey through emotional eating and trauma 33:34 Why women seek somatic coaching 43:39 Nervous-system regulation, horses, and the body’s GPS 50:27 First steps for listening to your nervous system 53:50 Closing reflections and invitation to share Resources & Links Mentioned: Grab Lori's free guide, Your Nervous System Is Talking, Learning to Listen, at https://www.lorimontry.com/guide Read Lori’s book, You're Not the Problem, to dive deeper into somatic healing. https://a.co/d/04L29KiR Website: https://www.lorimontry.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourenottheproblem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LoriMontry Free Gift: https://book-intro.lorimontry.com/ FOLLOW and CONNECT with Sue Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ If you want to start your own podcast, feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies  🔥 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. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

    You're Not the Problem: Somatic Healing and Nervous System Regulation with Lori Montry

  4. Aug 25

    ADHD and Money: Ditching Neurotypical Budgets with Jewlz the Budget Nerd

    Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women! Today, host Sue Willoughby sits down with Julian Kolbrand—better known as Jewlz the Budget Nerd—for a fiercely honest conversation about money, debt, and the neurodivergent brain. Despite having an economics degree, Jewlz accumulated over $107,000 in consumer debt one small swipe at a time. After receiving a midlife ADHD diagnosis, everything finally clicked: trying to apply standard, neurotypical financial advice to an ADHD brain is like trying to mix oil and water. Now, as a financial coach and host of The Debt Rebel podcast, she helps ADHD women and moms navigate their day-to-day finances without the crushing weight of guilt and shame. In this episode, we explore the emotional side of money, how conditions like Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can lead to overspending just to "keep up with the Joneses," and highly practical impulse control strategies—like why you might need to cut up your credit cards or switch strictly to curbside pickup! If you have ever felt like a square peg trying to fit into a round financial hole, this episode will give you the tools and the grace you need to take back control. 🔥 In this episode, we cover: How Jules paid off $107,000 in consumer debt by completely reframing her approach to money. Why standard financial advice constantly fails people with ADHD. The impact of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) on our spending habits and friendships. Practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to combat impulse buying and "out of sight, out of mind" bill issues. How to banish the financial "shame monster" and start viewing your bank account simply as data. Chapter: 0:00 Introducing ADHD-friendly money coaching 7:30 How consumer debt slowly built up 12:36 Untangling childhood beliefs about money 15:14 Why standard budgets fail ADHD brains 20:05 Reframing money habits and self-talk 33:13 Facing financial avoidance without shame 44:25 Jules’s coaching options and supportive community 53:42 Final advice: be curious about your money 56:16 How to find Jules and The Debt Rebel Podcast 58:35 Sue’s closing encouragement to share the episode 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:  - Connect with Jules on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@jewlzthebudgetnerd  - Grab her free paycheck plan guide: https://www.jewlzthebudgetnerd.com/guide  - Listen to her podcast: The Debt Rebel (Check out Episode 128 for tips on socializing without going into debt!) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/debt-rebel-adhd-budgeting-debt-payoff-personal-finance/id6801346002 *************************************************************** Are you Pod Curious? Check out my new audio course -  "Podcast Authority Blueprint" and get off the marketing hamster wheel!  👉🏻https://stan.store/sue_willoughby/p/the-podcast-authority-blueprint-audio-course👈🏻 FOLLOW and CONNECT Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies  🔥 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. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

    ADHD and Money: Ditching Neurotypical Budgets with Jewlz the Budget Nerd

  5. Aug 18

    Take Sh*t Off the Back Burner: Reclaim Your Life NOW!

    Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women and the grand finale of our Summer Reset Reboot! A massive thank you to everyone who has joined us on this 5-part journey to reset and reclaim our lives. In today’s final installment from the vault, host Sue Willoughby is guiding you through the ultimate "Midlife Edit." It is time to stop waiting for "someday" and start taking your dreams off the back burner! We all have physical and emotional "junk drawers" filled with projects, expectations, and commitments that we've been holding onto for far too long. Sue challenges you to finally release what no longer fits and make space for what truly matters. Remember: you don't need more hustle. You need more clarity, more courage, and less of everything else! Chapters: 0:00 Summer reset finale and fall preview 2:24 The midlife edit: reclaiming your life 5:10 Escaping the “someday” back burner 8:10 Edit your life for clarity and courage 10:25 Newsletter and curiosity call invitation 11:20 Start small with emotional, calendar, and social clutter 14:04 Accepting discomfort as part of letting go 18:05 The four-part midlife edit audit 21:46 Summer series thanks and #MidlifeReClaimed 🔥 Special Announcement: Fall Lineup Kickoff: Next week, we are back to fresh guest interviews! Join Sue as she welcomes Julian Kohlbrand (AKA Jewlz the Budget Nerd), host of the Debt Rebel podcast, for an amazing conversation about ADHD-friendly money management. 🔗 Connect & Take Action: For your final piece of homework, grab an accountability buddy and start clearing out those closets—both physical and emotional! Tag Sue on Instagram at @sue_willoughby, and use the hashtag #MidlifeReclaimed to declare what you are letting go of today. Are you Pod Curious? Check out my new audio course -  "Podcast Authority Blueprint" and get off the marketing hamster wheel!  👉🏻https://stan.store/sue_willoughby/p/the-podcast-authority-blueprint-audio-course👈🏻 FOLLOW and CONNECT Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies  🔥 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. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

    Take Sh*t Off the Back Burner: Reclaim Your Life NOW!

  6. Aug 11

    Reclaiming Desire: When Women Finally Choose Themselves - Summer Reset Reboot, Vol. 4

    Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women and Volume 4 of our Summer Reset Reboot! In today's deeply empowering episode from the archives, host Sue Willoughby tackles the often-taboo topic of midlife desire. Whether you are craving more freedom, love, creativity, or adventure, society often conditions women over 40 to believe that their desires are "too much" or that it is simply "too late" to chase after what they really want. Sue challenges you to stop judging your own desires and start viewing them as profound inner wisdom. When you allow yourself to get curious about what you actually want—and stop worrying about whether it makes other people uncomfortable—you open the door to incredible new opportunities. If you have been suppressing your dreams because you feel like you missed the boat, this episode is your wake-up call to start taking small, bold steps toward your true calling today. 🔥 In this episode, we cover: Why feeling like you are "too much" is actually a sign that you are on the right track. The truth about midlife desire: it isn't wrong, selfish, or silly—it is deep inner wisdom. How to identify what you truly want (Freedom? Creativity? Adventure?) without judging yourself. Using curiosity as a tool to open up the world and invite new opportunities. A sneak peek into next week's series finale: decluttering your emotional junk drawer! Chapters: 0:00 Summer Reset: Reclaiming Desire 1:19 Desire as a Midlife Compass 5:54 Reconnecting With Your Inner Fire 12:10 Letting a Desire Breathe 13:24 A Flight Lesson That Became Flying 17:47 Micro Challenge: Name What You Want 22:44 Desire as Wisdom, Not Wrong 23:11 Next Week: The Midlife Emotional Edit Are you Pod Curious? Check out my new audio course -  "Podcast Authority Blueprint" and get off the marketing hamster wheel!  👉🏻https://stan.store/sue_willoughby/p/the-podcast-authority-blueprint-audio-course👈🏻 FOLLOW and CONNECT Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies  🔥 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. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

    Reclaiming Desire: When Women Finally Choose Themselves - Summer Reset Reboot, Vol. 4

  7. Aug 4

    Burn the Rulebook: The Midlife Power Move Women Aren't Talking About - Summer Reset Reboot, Vol. 3

    Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women and Volume 3 of our Summer Reset Reboot! In today's powerful episode from the vault, host Sue Willoughby is handing you a match and asking you to burn the rulebook. For decades, women have been socially conditioned to be "good girls"—to be quiet and accommodating and to follow a set of invisible rules that keep us playing small. But you are not here to be a good girl; you are here to be a badass! Sue explores how to identify the limiting beliefs that are holding you back, how to shed the expectations of others, and how to finally embrace your inner Wonder Woman. If you are tired of making yourself small to make everyone else comfortable, this is the midlife reality check you need. Chapters: 0:00 Rescued Hearts streaming announcement 1:42 Burning the good girl rule book 3:04 Why good girl conditioning keeps women small 9:44 Breaking the rules with boundaries 11:02 Coaching newsletter and curiosity call 12:00 Equis coaching demo day invitation 13:31 Choosing peace over approval 20:24 Micro challenge: Rewrite one good girl rule 22:18 Let go of old rules 23:04 Next episode: Desire   🔥 Special Announcement: Stream Rescued Hearts: This time last year, Sue hosted a live community screening of the incredible documentary Rescued Hearts, with the filmmakers Dana Croschere and Krisanna Sexton. Good news: it is now available to stream online! This beautiful film explores the profound healing connection between humans and horses. Tickets available only from Aug 1st to 10th. Then you have 30 days (from purchase) to watch the film. https://www.rescuedheartsfilm.com/watch ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you Pod Curious? Check out my new audio course -  "Podcast Authority Blueprint" and get off the marketing hamster wheel!  👉🏻https://stan.store/sue_willoughby/p/the-podcast-authority-blueprint-audio-course👈🏻 FOLLOW and CONNECT Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies  🔥 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. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

    Burn the Rulebook: The Midlife Power Move Women Aren't Talking About - Summer Reset Reboot, Vol. 3

  8. Jul 28

    Why Balance Is Bullsh*t (And What to Do Instead) - Summer Reset Reboot, Vol. 2

    Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women and Volume 2 of our Summer Reset Reboot! In today's episode from the vault, host Sue Willoughby tackles the elusive, culturally conditioned concept of "balance." Here is the harsh truth: balance is b******t! Trying to give equal weight to everyone and everything in your life will only lead to severe burnout, resentment, and losing your true self. Instead of trying to keep all the plates spinning, Sue introduces the concept of seeking alignment. What aligns with your energy? What aligns with your true desires? She guides you through a powerful "Alignment Audit" to help you identify where you are overfunctioning, people-pleasing, and giving away your energy to things that no longer serve you. Grab a pen and a piece of paper, and get ready to ruthlessly edit your schedule. Remember: "No" is a complete sentence! 🔥 In this episode, we cover: Why the cultural pressure to "have it all" and find balance is a recipe for burnout. The critical difference between seeking balance and seeking energetic alignment. How to stop overfunctioning and people-pleasing in your relationships and career. The step-by-step "Alignment Audit" exercise to map out exactly where your energy is going. Why "no" is a complete sentence and how to confidently take items off your calendar this week. 🔗 Take the Challenge! Do your homework! Take at least one draining thing off your calendar this week. Tag Sue on Instagram at @sue_willoughby and use the hashtag #MidlifeReclaimed to share your progress! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to balance myth 4:30 Why balance is b******t 10:07 Energy shifts and self-care 15:47 Alignment audit homework Are you Pod Curious? Check out my new audio course -  "Podcast Authority Blueprint" and get off the marketing hamster wheel!  👉🏻https://stan.store/sue_willoughby/p/the-podcast-authority-blueprint-audio-course👈🏻 FOLLOW and CONNECT Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies  🔥 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. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.

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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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