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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 34 MIN

When The Time Is Right - Curiosity, Self-Trust and Moving on Your Own Terms With Sooraya Walker

from Unshrinkable midlife moves - Movement, meaning + midlife magic · host Onika Griffith-Elliott

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when something finds you — exactly when you need it most?Sooraya Walker is a 46 year old mum of two. Two years ago, she spotted a poster on her way out of her children' gymnastics class. A free women's kickboxing session. That same evening. She went and hasn't stopped going since.Now she trains weekly under a former European Champion and her instructor thinks she's ready to compete.But this conversation goes way beyond fitness. Sooraya opens up about saying no to the things you want, trusting your instincts in minus six degrees in Oslo with nothing but a printed map, and why stillness and rest are just as powerful as any training session.This is an episode about confidence built quietly, over time. About trying something new at an age when most people stop.What you'll learn:How to recognise the right moment, and the wrong oneWhy the most self-aware decision you make might surprise youHow to build and trust your intuition at any ageWhy slowing down might be the most productive thing you doHow movement shapes so much more than just your body This is the episode that will make you stop waiting for the right time and realise you're already in it. Find out more about Sooraya:Linkedin @Soorayawalker and Instagram @msoorayaFollow the podcast on Instagram  @unshrinkablemidlfemovesFind out more about Onika on Instagram @lifeopenedup

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Send us Fan Mail What happens when something finds you — exactly when you need it most? Sooraya Walker is a 46 year old mum of two. Two years ago, she spotted a poster on her way out of her children' gymnastics class. A free women's kickboxing session. That same evening. She went and hasn't stopped going since. Now she trains weekly under a former European Champion and her instructor thinks she's ready to compete. But this conversation goes way beyond fitness. Sooraya opens up about saying no...

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