The Happy Middle with Suzy Darke8 Jul 2024

Finding the Courage to Speak up with Siobhan Strode

In today's episode (which is the last one of the season before the podcast goes on its summer break) I chat with the wonderful Siobhan Strode.

Siobhan is a word witch and mentor and she helps her clients raise their voices and create change in the world. She's an ex-teacher, nearly 40, lives in Devon with three sons, her dog Strike, and her childhood sweetheart husband.

She's also an intersectional feminist and you'll either find her at social justice rallies or down the beach paddling with her kids.

Siobhan and I have known each other online for years and years and it was such a treat to have a proper deep and meaningful with her.

In this episode we talk about finding our voices in midlife, connecting with our values, and caring less. And we ponder over exactly when you can call yourself 'midlife'.

Episode highlights:

01:41 Defining Midlife

03:59 Life Changes and Reinvention

07:25 Finding and Using Your Voice

11:07 Embracing Authenticity Online

16:27 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

26:47 Rediscovering Playfulness and Creativity

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About Siobhan:

Instagram: @thissisterscribes

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-strode84/

Find out more: https://www.thissisterscribes.com/

Thanks for listening, please come and say hello over on Instagram and do check out my work online.

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