No One Warned You About This Part of Getting Older

Bodies change—yes. But what doesn't get talked about enough is the freedom that shows up after 50.

You stop carrying things out of habit or guilt.
You ask better questions.
You care less about how things look and more about how they feel.

You stop pretending.
You stop overexplaining.
You start trusting your inner knowing—and your own pace.

This clarity doesn't come from an easy life. It comes from experience, loss, perspective, and learning what's no longer yours to carry.

You're not fading.
You're not behind.
You're traveling lighter now.

And honestly? That might be the best part.

Want more of this conversation?
This is the heart behind my upcoming book:
Age Out Loud – A No-Nonsense Fitness & Lifestyle Guide for Life After 50.

👉 Join the waiting list here: https://funnels.kate-mckay.com/age-out-loud-212169

In this inspiring episode of Master Your Life, Kate McKay sits down with Jess Sargus — undefeated former MMA fighter, Ivy League-trained lawyer, high-performance keynote speaker, and certified mental performance coach — to explore the mindset, discipline, and grit required to master life, business, and personal growth.

Jess shares her journey from the courtroom to the cage and beyond, revealing how elite athletes' mental frameworks can transform your approach to fear, failure, and success. From embracing discomfort to developing resilience and curiosity, she explains how anyone can cultivate mental toughness and close the gap between potential and performance.

Did they just say that?
You know the moment. A comment. A look. A "joke." Nothing dramatic, and yet it stuck.
In this video, I talk about how small comments can shape the way we show up for decades, why we adapt instead of arguing, and what it really means to live undeterred rather than edited.

If you've ever gone quiet after a comment…
If you've ever stopped yourself without knowing why…
This one's for you.
👉 Read the full blog: https://kate-mckay.com/when-the-truth-hurts/
👉 Book a Reboot Call: https://funnels.kate-mckay.com/clarity-reboot-call
Keeping the peace isn't free, and you already know what it costs.

Did they just say that?

Everyone seems to think January is the moment to reinvent your entire life. New habits. New routines. A brand-new version of you. But what if that's exactly why most New Year resets fail? In this vlog, I'm sharing a calmer, more honest way to reset your year—without burnout, pressure, or dramatic overhauls. This is about clarity, intention, and choosing a direction that actually fits real life. If you're tired of starting over every January, this conversation is for you.

In this video, we talk about:

why big New Year overhauls rarely stick

the difference between motivation and intention how to reset your year without burnout

better questions to ask instead of setting resolutions

what actually creates momentum that lasts

✨ Resources mentioned:

👉 Book a Clarity Reboot Call (Special $147 / Regular $297): https://funnels.kate-mckay.com/clarity-reboot-call

This isn't about fixing yourself. It's about getting honest, grounded, and clear on what comes next. If this resonated, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a calmer reset.

Thanks for being here.

Winter Solstice: A New Beginning

Winter doesn't need to be loud or frantic, even if we've turned it into that.

In this video, I'm talking about the Winter Solstice as a real turning point. The darkest night of the year. And the moment the days begin to get longer.

I share a childhood memory of winter, the pace, the togetherness, the calm, and why I'm choosing to bring that same energy into the new year. Less pressure. Less proving. More connection. More joy.

This isn't about fixing your life or reinventing yourself.
It's about deciding, honestly, what you want to carry forward and what you're ready to leave behind.

If you're entering the new year craving clarity instead of chaos, this conversation is for you.

👉 Download the New Year Reset Worksheet here: https://funnels.kate-mckay.com/thenewyearintentionworksheet
👉 Read the companion blog: https://kate-mckay.com/winter-solstice-a-new-beginning/

In this episode, Kate sits down with Carolyn Bell, a holistic licensed mental health counselor, trauma specialist, and author of the memoir Unshaken: The Roar of the Soul and the Path to Empowerment. Carolyn's work lives at the intersection of healing, courage, and soulful transformation.

Carolyn shares her journey of discovering her calling, tracing the "golden thread" of her life from childhood experiences to life-changing moments in her 20s, 30s, and 40s. She opens up about:

• Her near-death experiences and the spiritual insights that shaped her path.

• Overcoming fear and emotional suppression caused by trauma and negative belief systems.

• How she learned to trust her intuition and integrate spirituality into her work.

• Her therapeutic toolbox, including EMDR, hypnotherapy, DBT, and more, and how she intuitively selects the right approach for each client.

• Daily grounding practices and rituals to stay centered and aligned with her purpose.

This conversation is a powerful guide for anyone seeking self-discovery, healing, and spiritual empowerment. Carolyn reminds us that, even in the midst of pain or uncertainty, we are whole, perfect, and capable of living unshaken.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Carolyn Bell's Book: Unshaken: The Roar of the Soul and the Path to Empowerment

Connect with Kate:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkatemckay
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatemckay/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katesmckay
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemckaycoach/

When life breaks you open, everything changes.
In this video, I share the deeply personal moment when a quiet nudge turned into a cosmic 2x4—stopping me cold in the middle of writing my book, Age Out Loud, and redirecting me toward the story I never wanted to write: Grief and Grace.

This is the real, raw truth behind creative blocks, hidden grief, emotional awakening, and the moment life decides you're ready for a 180-degree turn.
If you've ever been cracked open by loss, redirected by purpose, or brought to your knees by a moment you didn't see coming… this conversation is for you.

Because sometimes life doesn't break you down.
Sometimes it breaks you open.

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