Girl, Choose Yourself!

• What If You’re Wrong About What You Can Do? (Midlife + Marathons)

  In this solo episode, I talk about the thing I never thought I’d be doing at 50—training for my fifth major marathon. Spoiler: I used to believe I wasn’t built for endurance. Not physically. Not mentally. And certainly not over 26.2 bloody miles.Turns out, I was wrong.And maybe... so are you.This episode is about so much more than running. It’s about:The sneaky stories we absorb early—about what we can and can’t doWhy midlife is exactly the time to challenge those beliefsHow running became my training ground for self-trustWhat real confidence looks like (hint: not a Pinterest quote)Being anxious and quietly confident—and doing it anywayWhether or not you’ve ever pinned on a race bib, this is for any woman who’s been living under the weight of old rules, dusty identities, or low-key doubt.Maybe you’ve been wrong about what you’re capable of.Maybe it’s time to find out.Links & Resources:📚 The Little Book of Good Enough — Grab yours https://www.amazon.com/Little-Book-Good-Enough-Critic/dp/1732715807📘 Choose Yourself — Order now https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-Blueprint-Unapologetic-Authenticity-ebook/dp/B0DFRBX6R2/🎓 Want unshakeable confidence? Access my free resources: https://eimearzone.com/free-resources/CONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call -> https://eimearzone.as.me/gameplan 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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• My Unexpected Alcohol-Free Life: 3 Years In, No Regrets

  In this deeply personal episode, I share my unexpected 3-year journey from a regular wine drinker to embracing an alcohol-free lifestyle at age 50+. I discuss how my relationship with alcohol evolved from 'liquid courage' in my teens to a controlling presence in adulthood, my experience with the prescribed drug Naltrexone, and the surprising health benefits I've discovered—particularly the little-known impacts of alcohol on women's health during perimenopause and menopause. For anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol or curious about the growing sober movement, this episode offers honest reflections on finding authentic confidence without a wine glass in hand.CONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call -> https://eimearzone.as.me/gameplan 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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• Choosing Yourself After Divorce and Grief: A Midlife Reinvention Story (with Deborah Blignaut)

  What happens when the fairytale falls apart—more than once?In this deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by mindset and confidence coach Deborah Blignaut, who shares her journey through divorce, widowhood, and ultimately, rediscovering herself. From marrying young and ignoring her gut, to walking away from a narcissistic partner, to losing the love of her life to cancer, Deborah's story is one of grief, resilience, and powerful reinvention.We explore:Listening to your intuition—even when it’s inconvenientHow journaling cracked open a path to healingReclaiming your identity after years of people-pleasingBuilding confidence from a foundation of self-loveHer top 3 lessons from rebuilding her life in midlifeIf you’ve ever felt lost after a breakup, stuck in survival mode, or unsure where to begin again—this episode will meet you where you are, and remind you that it’s never too late to choose yourself.Deborah’s Links: 💻 Website: https://www.quietlyconfidentwomen.com/home📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quietlyconfidentwomen/CONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call -> https://eimearzone.as.me/gameplan 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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• Reinvention, Rage & Reality Checks: Midlife Without Apology

  At 24, Eimear thought she’d already missed the boat. No “real” job. No obvious path. Just a string of mismatched roles and a heavy sense of being behind.Now, decades (and multiple reinventions) later, she’s here to call BS on the myth that it’s too late.In this unapologetic and fire-fueled episode, Eimear busts open the cultural conditioning that tells women in midlife to sit down, shrink back, and stay small. She shares personal stories, surprising stats, and powerful examples of women who didn’t start their most meaningful work until their 40s, 50s, or beyond—reminding you that your timing isn’t wrong… it’s just getting good.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:01:10] Feeling behind at 24 and the myth of missing the boat early[00:03:45] Midlife and the invisible timeline we’re pressured to follow[00:05:58] Surprising stats about midlife success and female entrepreneurs[00:07:12] Reinvention stories: Vera Wang, Julia Child, Louise Hay & Maya Angelou[00:13:15] Aging, visibility, and the pressure to "look good for your age"[00:22:50] Seeing yourself beyond qualifications and old identities[00:24:35] A free resource to spark new ideas for your next chapterKEY TAKEAWAYSMidlife isn’t a dead end—it’s a powerful new beginningThe “timeline” you think you’re behind on? Total nonsenseReinvention is possible at any age (and often more powerful later)Women in their 50s+ are starting businesses, running households, and holding massive financial powerThe pressure to stay youthful is a distraction from your real valueIt’s never too late to choose yourselfQUOTABLE MOMENTS“I thought I’d missed the boat—and I was only 24.” — Eimear Zone “It’s not that I need more sleep. I’m just 55. And fuck it—that’s okay.” — Eimear Zone “The world is afraid of powerful women. So it tries to distract us with wrinkles and waistlines.” — Eimear Zone📥 Grab the free download mentioned in the episode: A list of second-chapter ideas to spark more freedom, purpose, and possibility in midlife. Download Now: https://www.subscribepage.com/second-chapter-ideasCONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call -> https://eimearzone.as.me/gameplan 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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• From Invisible to In-Demand: How Owning Her Voice Changed Everything (with Cristina Amigoni)

  We’re told to be team players. Not to make waves. To shrink ourselves to fit someone else’s version of success. But what happens when playing small stops working—and your body starts telling the truth?In this episode, Cristina Amigoni shares how years of feeling invisible led to one powerful moment of walking out of a meeting and into a new chapter. She’s the co-founder of Siamo, a human-centered consultancy helping organizations navigate change by putting people—not processes—at the center. Siamo exists to unlock the full potential of individuals and organizations through authentic leadership, aligned values, and meaningful connection at work.From navigating toxic work environments to launching her own company, Cristina reveals what it really takes to lead with courage, integrity, and self-trust.If you’ve ever questioned your worth at work or stayed in the wrong room too long, this one’s for you.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS[00:01:00] Teenage Cristina: introverted, invisible, and uncertain of her future [00:03:30] The bold move to the U.S. that shifted everything [00:07:15] Letting go of her father’s plan and choosing her own path [00:12:00] The opportunity she “wasn’t qualified” for—and why she went for it anyway [00:18:00] Becoming a leader abroad through courage and self-trust [00:24:00] The meeting that broke her—and sparked a turning point [00:29:00] Her son’s question that made her walk away for good [00:31:00] Building Siamo to bring humanity back into the workplace [00:36:00] Why authenticity is Cristina’s non-negotiable in leadership [00:43:00] What companies get wrong about culture—and how Siamo changes that [00:48:00] The deep self-trust it takes to choose yourself (over and over again)KEY TAKEAWAYS• You don’t need to be “qualified” to make the ask • Feeling invisible is a warning sign, not a life sentence • Leadership isn’t about a title—it’s about showing up as your full self • Integrity means backing your values with action • The right people and opportunities will find you when you stop shrinkingKEY THEMES• Women reclaiming their voice in male-dominated environments • Authentic leadership and human-centered workplace culture • The cost of invisibility—and the power of choosing yourself • Building self-trust and walking away when it’s no longer aligned • Creating a life and business that reflects who you really areQUOTABLE MOMENTS“I was told not to speak to people… while I was doing change management.” — Cristina Amigoni“That was the moment I knew I was done. And I never looked back.” — Cristina Amigoni“Choosing yourself isn’t a finish line. It’s something you do every single day.” — Cristina AmigoniGUEST CONTACTWebsite: https://www.wearesiamo.com/ Podcast: https://uncoverthehuman.wearesiamo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearesiamo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearesiamo/CONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call -> https://eimearzone.as.me/gameplan 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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