How to Find Answers Within Yourself - with Kathy Walden

💬 message Denise Get ready for an incredibly open-hearted chat with Kathy Walden that feels like a big, warm hug! Kathy is a spiritual life coach who's been through the deep work herself, and she’s here to remind us that the guidance we've been searching for is already whispering inside us. In this episode of Thrive after 45™️, we’re talking about what it truly means to stop searching for the answers and start listening to the wisdom within. Kathy's own journey, which included facing a rock bottom moment and a 55-year-old memory of childhood molestation, taught her a profound truth...Everything changes when you learn to love and trust yourself. It’s a powerful conversation about moving from being a victim to taking full responsibility for your life - which is the key to spiritual growth.We dive into how you can start your spiritual journey without having to hit a crisis point first (because who wants to do that?), and what you can do instead of continuing to look outside yourself for validation. You'll hear us riff on:Why finding a mentor or getting into trauma therapy can be a game-changer on your path, especially if they point you inward rather than acting as a guru. The incredible ripple effect of your actions, energy, and healing—it’s much bigger than you realize, affecting your kids, parents, and generations before and after you. The difference between your soul speaking and your fear whispering: soul-talk is always simple, quiet, and loving. A great actionable tip for building self-trust: the rule of not saying anything to yourself that you wouldn't say to your best friend. The beautiful realization that growth is forever - it doesn’t stop at some imaginary finish line. Kathy's wisdom reminds us that we are truly enough and that you don't have to walk this challenging but ultimately rewarding spiritual journey alone. Give this episode a listen if you're ready to break down the walls of people-pleasing, ditch the mask you've been wearing, and finally say, "I'm tired of playing by everybody else's rules!" Find Kathy Walden here:TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@kathyspiritualcoach,  IG https://www.instagram.com/kathywaldenspiritualcoach/Thank you for spending time with me today on the Thrive After 45™ podcast! If this episode spoke to you, be sure to hit that follow button so you never miss one.November 2026, I will be hosting a live, in-person experience called IGNITE: The Inner Uprising™.It is a two-day immersive gathering for women in midlife — women who feel the quiet pull toward something more truthful, more embodied, more fully their own.IGNITE is an extension of these conversations.It’s where reflection becomes embodiment.Where insight becomes integration.Where women who have held so much for others gather to stand fully in their own sovereignty.If something in today’s conversation stirred you — if your body leaned in — that is NOT accidental.The waitlist is now open.If IGNITE feels like something your future self would thank you for, I invite you to add your name here. https://ignite2026.lovable.appThere is a place for us to gather.If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you left a review - it helps more amazing women like you find this show!Your journey doesn’t stop here - let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with me at denisedrinkwalter.com, and follow ...