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EPISODE · Feb 15, 2026 · 45 MIN

Self-Leadership, Stress Capacity, and Returning to Your Body - with Courtney Townley

from Space and Grace Podcast – Abundant Business Without Burnout · host Michal McCracken | Business and Money Coach for Women Entrepreneurs

Midlife doesn’t break you. It exposes what isn’t sustainable anymore.Courtney Townley and I talk about the truth behind midlife health, rebuilding capacity, and changing your wellbeing without overwhelm. Most women in midlife already know what they should do for their health. The real issue is capacity. The gap between intention and what your nervous system, time, and stress load can actually handle.In this conversation, health and self-leadership expert Courtney Townley breaks down what actually creates lasting change, why we default to outsourcing our health, and what it looks like to build strength, energy, and confidence from the inside out.We explore: • why midlife women get overwhelmed by information but struggle with consistency • the difference between outsourcing health vs. learning to “insource” your own wisdom • why behaviour change is easier when you simplify instead of overcomplicate it • the basic non-negotiables that improve health for every human  • how to identify unnecessary stress vs. the stress that actually expands your life  Health is less about the perfect protocol and more about learning self-leadership, boundaries, and simple practices that work in real life.This episode is for the woman who is navigating midlife changes, fatigue, perimenopause, busy schedules, and wants a grounded approach to health that respects the realities of her life. Click here to buy Courtney’s book “The Consistency Code” And click here to grab your free resources that accompany the book  If this episode brought up how hard it can be to keep up with everything you’re carrying, those patterns don’t just show up in your health. They show up in business, decision-making, and how you earn.Rewired to Rich is where we look at the practical side of capacity and nervous system stress so you can make and hold more money without pushing so hard.If you want support simplifying the way you work, reducing the pressure on your body and mind, and increasing your wealth, let’s talk. Click here to book a call 

Midlife doesn’t break you. It exposes what isn’t sustainable anymore. Courtney Townley and I talk about the truth behind midlife health, rebuilding capacity, and changing your wellbeing without overwhelm. Most women in midlife already know what they should do for their health. The real issue is capacity. The gap between intention and what your nervous system, time, and stress load can actually handle. In this conversation, health and self-leadership expert Courtney Townley breaks down ...

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