149. Taking Your Power Back After 50 [with Valerie Maksym]

Have you ever went through something that was so traumatic it completely altered who you were and how you were showing up in your life- only you didn't realize until much later and by then you thought, 'maybe it's too late for me?'.Well if so, you're not alone- and we're gonna talk about it!Our Friday's with Friends Guest, Valerie Maksym, shares what it was like for her as a child to witness her dad become sick and pass away- and then to be faced with an unstable childhood including violence later on.She discusses what growing up without safety felt and looked like- and how as a result, she sought relationships of her own that offered a false sense of protection, that later led to violence of their own.Together we explore the ways in which traumatic moments like this can stick with us, lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms and behavioral patterns- and how sometimes we might not realize that there is work to be done until much later in life.Thus, if you've been feeling like you've missed your opportunity, that too much time has passed, or that you're 'too far gone' for healing to make a difference... then this is the episode for you.Let’s dive in, shall we?_____________________Here’s A Little About Valerie + Her Journey:Valerie Maksym is a life coach, speaker, and Amazon bestselling author of The 37 Year Run. She helps mid-life women stop sweeping their pain under the rug, heal what’s been holding them back, and step boldly into the next chapter of their lives. Through real talk, practical tools, and lived experience, Valerie empowers women to do the inner work, reclaim their confidence, and become the strongest version of themselves, inside and out.Find + Connect With Valerie Here:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK_____________________EXTRAS + SOCIALSEnjoyed this episode + want to send some love? SEE HERE Connect on Instagram:Go Regulate YourselfConnect on Facebook:Go Regulate Yourself