Never Let Go of Your Voice: A Midlife Conversation with Brenda Coffee

2025-08-12

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Midlife with Courage™ Podcast, Kim interviews Brenda Coffee, a journalist, author, and successful blogger. Brenda shares her extraordinary life journey, from dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis and creating a top breast cancer blog, to building one of the leading blogs for women over 50. She opens up about her personal challenges, including her father's death, her complex relationship with her first husband, and a harrowing experience in Guatemala. Brenda's story is ...

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In this episode of the Midlife with Courage™ Podcast, Kim interviews Brenda Coffee, a journalist, author, and successful blogger.

Brenda shares her extraordinary life journey, from dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis and creating a top breast cancer blog, to building one of the leading blogs for women over 50. She opens up about her personal challenges, including her father's death, her complex relationship with her first husband, and a harrowing experience in Guatemala.

Brenda's story is one of perseverance, and she emphasizes the power of one's voice and the importance of resilience. Learn about her adventures, her battles with addiction in her close circle, and her brave confrontation with life-threatening situations.

Brenda also reveals the therapeutic process of writing her memoir, 'Maya Blue,' which has gained significant recognition. This episode is a powerful testament to the strength and courage needed to navigate life's toughest battles.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:43 Meet Brenda Coffee
02:21 Brenda's Early Life and Challenges
05:11 Journey into Business and Journalism
07:58 The Valium Incident and Its Aftermath
10:30 Adventures and Personal Struggles
14:44 The Birth of Vaping
17:26 Threats and Survival Instincts
21:39 Overcoming Panic: Fight, Flight, or Freeze
22:01 Financial Struggles and Courageous Acts
25:40 The Significance of Maya Blue
26:53 A Harrowing Experience in Central America
29:04 Therapy and Healing
35:03 Writing the Book During COVID
38:25 Publishing Success and Reader Reactions
41:27 Final Thoughts and Advice

You can find more about Brenda including how to order her book Maya Blue: A Memoir of Survival which Kim highly recommends.

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