Kimberly Benoy

Have you ever had an experience that energized you so much that you had to do something? You lay awake at night revisiting the great conversations you had with amazing people and imagining what will come out of it. You know it's a turning point and you can feel the anticipation of what's ahead, even if you don't know exactly what that looks like. That's what happened to me this week when I participated in an event called #WomenGettingVisible. It was a gathering of women who spoke about many...

There comes a point in midlife when many women begin asking deeper questions. Who am I beneath the roles I’ve played? Why do I keep doubting myself? What happens when the life I built no longer feels aligned with who I truly am? On a recent episode of the Midlife with Courage™ podcast, I had a powerful conversation with Toni LaMotta — a former nun who spent 16 years in a convent before beginning a completely different journey: helping women reconnect with their inner voice and authentic self....

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...