Are you feeling a whisper of a dream calling you forward, but fear and doubt keep holding you back? In this powerful episode of The More and Less Podcast, we’re talking about the courage to begin. Whether it’s launching a business, writing that book, pursuing a creative passion, or simply making a change in your life, taking the first step is often the hardest part.

For so many women in midlife, we find ourselves at a crossroads—longing for more purpose, more joy, and more fulfillment, yet feeling stuck in the fear of the unknown. What if you’re exactly where you need to be? What if this moment is your invitation to start?

In this episode, we’ll explore:
✨ The mindset shifts that help you move past fear and self-doubt
✨ Why perfection is the enemy of progress—and how to embrace imperfect action
✨ An inspiring story of someone who took brave first step toward their dream

If you’ve ever thought, Is it too late for me? or What if I fail?, this episode is for you. You are not alone, and you are not too late. Your dreams are waiting—and so is the version of you who has the courage to chase them.

Hit play, take a deep breath, and let’s be brave together. Because the only thing standing between you and your dream… is the first step.

midlife reinvention, courage to start, pursuing dreams after 40, women’s empowerment, new beginnings, overcoming fear, midlife purpose, personal growth, self-discovery, embracing change, midlife transformation

Are you navigating the changes of midlife—hormonal shifts, menopause, joint pain, or just feeling like your body isn’t cooperating the way it used to? You’re not alone! In this episode of The More And Less Podcast, I sit down with Ruth Edwards, a Certified Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor, to talk about movement, strength, and holistic wellness for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.

Ruth shares her personal journey—from dancing on the porch with her grandparents to discovering Pilates as a tool for healing through her experiences with hypermobility, scoliosis, grief, and autoimmune disease. She opens up about how midlife women can prioritize their health, find joy in movement, and use food as medicine to support hormone balance, joint health, and overall well-being.

If you’re looking for practical, sustainable ways to stay strong, flexible, and energized, or have ever been "Pilates Curious" then this episode is for you! Tune in to discover how movement can be medicine and why midlife is the perfect time to reclaim your health.

Continue to connect with Ruth on Social Media and on her website:

• IG and FB as Reignitehealthandfitness
• Website is www.reignitepilates.com

Can you believe this is the 8th Episode! I thought it would be appropriate and fun to pause and give you my own takeaways from what I have already gleaned and embraced from the conversations we have had here on the pod so far. This is a mini-sode with a fun surprise at the end - I give all us a fun name as a community and will ask for your forgiveness later. Enjoy!