Kimberly Benoy

Motherhood can often feel like a whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities, leaving many women questioning their identities and choices. But what if there was a term that could help explain these feelings? In this post, we delve into the concept of **matrescence**, a term that describes the profound transformation women experience as they become mothers. This post will help you understand this crucial phase of life, why it matters, and how it can empower you as a mother. Understanding...

A conversation with therapist Kari Goeden on the Midlife with Courage™ podcast. There's a story we've been told about midlife. By now, you should have the relationship, the career, maybe the 2.5 kids. You should have your stuff together. According to therapist Kari Goeden, that story is, in her words, "a pretty big lie." The truth? Midlife — with all its hormonal shifts, identity questions, and relentless change — can feel like coming apart at the seams. And that, Kari says, is not something...

Have you ever met someone and immediately felt a connection with them? That's what happened with Rose and I. We chatted over a Zoom call last winter and it was very clear that we were meant to connect. We have a lot of "life happenings" in common but it's more than that. Our energies align and we decided we needed to do something special. Since we each have our own podcast, we thought, why not 'interview' each other and see what happens? So that's what we did. We each edited the episode our...