# S1 Ep178: Empowerment Through Self-Discovery: Redefining Midlife

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Podcast: [We Are Women Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-are-women-podcast-104785)
Published: 2025-05-07T20:20:00+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8658312
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Duration seconds: 3223

## Resource

Midlife is Not a Crisis—It’s an Awakening Too often, women in midlife find themselves at a crossroads, feeling lost, unfulfilled, or unsure of their next steps. Society tells them that their best years are behind them, that their purpose is to serve others, and that reinvention is for the younger generation. But Frances Scadden, a Midlife Empowerment Coach, is here to change that narrative. With a background in Learning & Development and Change Management, Frances now dedicates her career to helping women break free from societal “shoulds,” rediscover their true identity, and cultivate unshakable self-confidence. Her message is clear: Midlife isn’t the end—it’s an opportunity to redefine what’s possible. Frances’ Journey: From Feeling Lost to Living Boldly Like many of the women she now coaches, Frances knows what it’s like to feel disconnected from yourself. Her own journey to empowerment wasn’t a straight path—it was a winding road through personal struggles, single motherhood, toxic relationships, and the exhausting corporate grind. "I remember waking up one day feeling like a stranger in my own life. I had spent years being everything for everyone else—the rock, the caregiver, the fixer. And somewhere along the way, I got lost." Frances grew up in a challenging household, witnessing firsthand the impact of staying in unfulfilling situations. She became a single mother at 21, left an unhealthy marriage, and later found herself trapped in an alcoholic relationship. Despite all this, she pushed forward—earning a university degree, climbing the corporate ladder, and striving to “change the world.” But the reality of corporate life—sexual discrimination, bullying, and burnout—left her questioning if this was truly the life she wanted. Then, in 2020, she made a decis…

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