#399: The Swearing Therapist on Moving to America, Midlife Reinvention, & Flipping Off Society’s Timeline

She came to America with $100, no job, and no clue how to turn on the shower—Now she's The Swearing Therapist helping others to heal out loud!⏯️ Hit play on her power anthem! Hear Zulma’s story come to life in her personal theme song, And Still I Rise — a fierce, fearless tribute to the woman who turned pain into power. Zulma B. Williams didn’t follow the rules—and she sure as hell didn’t follow society’s timeline. In this unforgettable conversation, Zulma takes us from her childhood in Argentina to her decision to move to America at 31 years old. But that is just the beginning... We explore exactly what it's like to move to another country without speaking the language. We hear about the struggles of life, including her battle with cancer. But we also get to cheer alongside her as she graduates with her master’s in social work at 51 years old to then launching her own unapologetic private practice as The Swearing Therapist.If you’ve ever felt like it’s “too late,” or that starting over is only for the young, Zulma's story will completely rewrite what you think is possible.What You’ll Walk Away With:Permission to start again—whether you’re 30, 50, or beyondPractical truths on doing hard things: immigrating, grieving, healing, and buildingReal-talk reminders that your voice, your story, and your dreams are still valid—f-bombs includedListen now to get fired up by the one and only Swearing Therapist—and finally believe it’s not too late for you to start over, too.MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES💻 Zulma’s Website: www.dragonflytherapyservices.net📱 Follow Zulma on Instagram: @theswearingtherapist📻 Zulma's Podcast: Keeping It Real with Zulma the Swearing Therapist (search in your favorite app or click to listen on Spotify)MEET ZULMA B. WILLIAMS — THE SWEARING THERAPISTZulma Williams is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker, breast cancer survivor, and the fierce force behind The Swearing Therapist brand. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Zulma immigrated to the U.S. at 31, reinvented herself in midlife, and now runs a private therapy practice rooted in radical honesty, humor, and resilience. She specializes in helping highly motivated adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and identity transitions—without sugarcoating or hand-holding.Zulma is proof that it’s never too late to become who the hell you are!Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageWant to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchHire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website!Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.