Celebrating 15,000 Downloads: How Midlife With Courage™ Became a Global Top 5% Podcast

This week I found out something amazing-actually two somethings. My podcast reached 15,000 downloads! Hooray!! Later the same day, a friend and fellow podcaster sent me a text with a screenshot showing my show is ranked Top 5% GLOBALLY.

I had no idea.

So I decided this is the perfect time to pause, breathe, and really soak in what’s happening.

When I started Midlife With Courage™, I never imagined it would grow into a worldwide community of women who tune in each week for courage, confidence, and connection. Back then, I simply felt called to share real stories from women who were navigating midlife with curiosity and heart. I just wanted to remind us all that we’re not alone.

But somewhere along the way, something shifted. The podcast didn’t just become a space for voices — it helped me find my own.

From Storytelling to Soul-Sharing

In those early episodes, my mission was straightforward: shine a light on inspiring midlife women who were reinventing themselves, following new dreams, and showing what’s possible after 40.

But as conversations deepened, I noticed something powerful happening. These stories weren’t just inspiring listeners — they were transforming me. I found myself asking bigger questions, speaking more boldly, and peeling away the layers of who I thought I “should” be. Little by little, I stepped into the woman I had been guiding everyone else to embrace — a woman who is courageous, curious, and ready for her next chapter.

I also began noticing deeper connections with my guests who would say things like: "I've never told anyone that before." or "You hold space for me to be vulnerable and share."

These remarks led me to begin weaving in episodes about confidence, courage, healing, and rediscovering yourself in midlife. I realized that this wasn’t just a podcast anymore — I was building a community.

Connecting Midlife Women Around the World

One of the most beautiful surprises has been watching midlife women connect with each other because of this show. You’ve built friendships, found encouragement, and discovered that your voice matters just as much as anyone else’s.

What started as a storytelling space has evolved into a movement — one rooted in bravery, truth, and the belief that midlife is a time to rise, not retreat.

The podcast is now a place where women over forty come to:

• Find their confidence

• Feel inspired to take action

• Learn from experts and lived experiences

• Reconnect with their purpose

• Feel part of something bigger

  
  

That’s the heart of Midlife With Courage™. Connection. Confidence. Courage.

Why This Milestone Matters

Yes, 15,000 downloads is exciting. Yes, being in the top 5% of podcasts globally is amazing. But for me, the true celebration is what it represents:

• Women showing up for themselves.

• Women wanting to grow.

• Women choosing courage in midlife.

• Women refusing to settle.

It tells me that this conversation — the one about confidence, worth, reinvention, and authentic midlife living — is not only needed… it’s thriving.

And you’re part of that. Every single download is a woman pressing “play” as an act of self-care, curiosity, or courage.

What’s Next for Midlife With Courage™

This milestone has only made me more determined to create meaningful conversations that help midlife women feel empowered and brave. Over the next year, I’ll be bringing even more:

• Expert interviews

• Real stories of reinvention

• Tools to help you build courage and confidence

• Conversations that challenge old narratives about aging

• Resources to help you reconnect with your worth

And of course, I’ll continue building spaces — like the Courage & Confidence Circle and upcoming virtual events — where we can support each other even more deeply.

Thank You for Being Here

Whether you’ve listened to one episode or all of them, you’ve played a part in this milestone. I am so grateful for your time, your messages, and your willingness to share this podcast with others.

You are the reason Midlife With Courage™ continues to grow.You are the reason this movement exists. And you are the reason I show up week after week with a full heart.

Here’s to the next 15,000 downloads — and to creating even more courage-filled moments together.

If you haven’t yet subscribed, shared an episode, or joined the Midlife With Courage community… now is the perfect time. We’re just getting started.

Until next time, take care of your beautiful self!

~Kim~