🌟 Stepping Into Your Power: Life Lessons After 50. Sex'n'fries Podcast Episode 8

How many times have you heard "Life got in the way" ?

How about "That is way out of my comfort zone!"?

Can I do this?

Feeling Stuck Before 50

As I approached my fifties, I felt trapped in an “it is what it is” mindset. Somehow, I had learned to let my age define me and what I was “supposed” to do. Looking back, I realize how much I had been stuck on a predefined path—one I didn’t consciously choose.

After my mom’s funeral, leaving her house was surreal. The world felt closed, claustrophobic, and heavy. My life was changing whether I wanted it to or not. And in that moment, all I could think was: “Holy hell… now what?”

Learning to Step Out of Comfort

Grief and loss taught me that even after decades of experience, life still offers lessons. I realized I had all the tools and wisdom I needed; I just had to step out of my comfort zone and take action.

All the challenges I’ve faced became part of my personal “portfolio”—my life lessons. Sure, I might have failed some exams, but each one taught me something invaluable.

Insights from Inspiring Women

To explore this theme further, I interviewed two incredible women for the podcast—right from my basement, pajamas and all!

Tracy Hicks

Tracy is an imperfect wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and nana. She turned 50 recently and is embracing life fully. As an entrepreneur and Associate Market Builder with MONAT Global, Tracy shared her insights on how life changes guide us into fitting more comfortably in our own skin.

Check out Tracy here

Barb O'Dell

Barb is a Transformational Life Coach and a lifelong personal growth enthusiast. She shared how life lessons can transform your personal journey, and how true greatness can arrive at any age—it's always up to you to claim it.

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Final Thoughts

Life after 50 doesn’t have to be about limitations. It’s about stepping into your power, embracing your experiences, and creating the life you want. Sometimes, the lessons aren’t easy—but your growth, confidence, and self-worth are worth every challenge.

Listen now to this inspiring episode, and don’t forget to subscribe and share it with anyone who could use a boost in midlife empowerment!