From Convent to Finding Her Inner Compass in Midlife with Toni LaMotta

Talk to KimThis week, Kim welcomes Toni LaMotta, an inner compass coach and former Catholic nun, to discuss freeing ourselves from external vows of obedience and trusting our inner voice. They explore how midlife is an opportune time to reconnect with our wisdom and live authentically.Key TopicsThe impact of vows of obedience and external authority on self-trustThe journey from religious and societal conditioning to inner groundingDifferentiating between conditional trust and ground trustPractical techniques for listening to your inner voice, including body awarenessThe role of spirituality as a feminine, inclusive experienceMidlife as a pivotal point for re-evaluating life purposeEmbracing joy and living lightly amidst life's challengesTimestamps:00:00 - Introducing the theme of trusting your inner voice after conditioning 02:01 - How vows of obedience can silence internal knowing 03:37 - Toni’s reasons for leaving the convent after 16 years 05:16 - The Enneagram type six and external authority dynamics 06:41 - Differentiating conditional trust versus ground trust 07:40 - The shift from seeking outside to trusting within 09:14 - Techniques for listening to your body’s signals 10:07 - Navigating midlife crisis and rediscovering purpose 13:29 - The importance of openness and trying new perspectives 14:00 - Giving yourself permission to change what no longer serves you 15:40 - Using small steps and inner dialogue to explore new directions 16:39 - Recognizing the barking dog versus the inner spirit voice 18:06 - Patience with listening and trusting your inner guidance 20:21 - Integrating spirituality as a feminine, inclusive experience 22:04 - The three faces of God and finding your divine connection 23:59 - Embracing what was sacred in your past and including it in your present 25:37 - Learning from rules and trusting your own discernment 26:56 - Toni’s coaching offerings and how to connect with her 30:57 - Final advice: Live with joy, lightness, and trust in your inner voiceConnect with Toni LaMotta:Website Remember, trusting your inner guidance is a lifelong journey, one that requires patience, patience, and a willingness to live with joy and curiosity. Start small, listen deeply, and embrace your divine spark—your authentic self is waiting to lead the way.Support the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE for Priority Access. The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.****************************Find Your Vitality Today!We all know our skin changes in midlife and we know there are a lot of products out there making promises. I have found one that delivers and I'd love to have you join me by trying it out yourself. Go to the link below to find out more about this luxurious facial serumhttps://vitalitybioskin.com/products/vitality-society-founding-circle***************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Sen...