Coming Out and Making Major Changes at Midlife

What does it take to walk away from the life you’ve known in order to live more authentically? In this episode of Awaken Your Wise Woman, host Elizabeth Cush (licensed therapist and soul support for highly sensitive women) talks with Suzette Mullen, author of The Only Way Through Is Out. After decades of marriage and raising two sons, Suzette came out in midlife—a shift sparked through the process of writing her memoir. Together, they explore what it means to find your voice, take agency over your life, and follow a path that aligns with your truth, even when it feels scary or uncertain.

The conversation dives into themes of identity, courage, and the grief that can accompany deep personal change. Suzette shares how stepping into her truth required listening to herself in a way she hadn’t before—and trusting that voice. Elizabeth and Suzette talk about the unique challenges women face in midlife, the societal pressures that can hold us back, and the importance of finding support from those who see and honor us. Whether you're navigating a life transition or simply asking deeper questions about who you are, this episode reminds us that it’s never too late to live more fully, freely, and authentically.

 

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