At any time we can choose to reinvent ourselves and go after what is on our heart, but so very often what holds us back is these setbacks and stories that keep us small. With my guest today we are going to unpack some of life’s biggest challenges and reveal the lessons and tools that can help us not only withstand the storm, but also cultivate the resilience and confidence to rise above them.

Welcome on Sarah Schmidt. Sarah is a woman with no shortage of some of life's biggest challenges. What she calls Wholey Schmidt moments. Growing up in a small, Catholic town in Wisconsin with a mom who spent 12 years in a convent, to discovering she was in love with a woman to getting diagnosed with cancer, to adopting a son with sickle cell disease, to having her first natural birth at 44, to navigating a second divorce– and beyond. Many might experience some of these events in their lifetime, but few have experienced them all in one.

At 52, Sarah is discovering her purpose, and feeling more alive than ever. Her voice resonates with all ages, and her message is clear: Life only continues to get better... Each day holds a new opportunity to create the life you want. Don’t let age be anything more than a number.

In this episode we talk about:

Her journey through life's challenges, emphasizing the importance of hope, gratitude, and authenticity
How to find light in dark moments
The process of reinvention
The significance of connection and vulnerability in healing
Self-Acceptance and the Journey of Healing
How to have Resilience Through Life's Challenges
Navigating divorce
Learning through health challenges

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