Join Elsa on today's episode of 'It's a Circus' as she dives deep into an inspiring conversation with her family member Mila, a midlife mindset coach. They discuss Mila's journey through motherhood, from challenges with in vitro fertilization to the joys and struggles of raising her daughter Maya. They also explore Mila's current transformation as she prepares for a bodybuilding competition at the age of 48, symbolizing a powerful inside-out rebirth. Mila shares valuable insights on parenting, the importance of personal growth, and how to navigate the beautiful chaos of life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to find inspiration and real conversations about the evolving roles and stages in a woman's life.
00:00 Introduction to the Circus of Motherhood
00:52 Meet Mila: A Special Guest
01:35 Diving into Mila's Journey
01:56 Mila's Midlife Transformation
02:31 Mila's Professional Background
03:28 Welcome Mila to the Podcast
03:49 Mila's Motherhood Journey
12:40 The Challenges of Pregnancy
15:04 The Birthing Experience
27:07 Postpartum Realities
42:26 Reflecting on Early Motherhood
44:13 Navigating Work and Motherhood
47:50 Parenting Through Different Stages
55:35 Embracing Personal Growth
01:06:26 Rebirth and New Visions
01:26:46 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Follow Mila on IG: @milakrol34
https://www.instagram.com/milakrol34/
Check out her website: www.goldendepthcoaching.com
Mila is a Mid-Life Mindset Coach dedicated to showing women that the second half of life can be their most vibrant and meaningful chapter yet.
As a former corporate leader and entrepreneur, she understands what it’s like to navigate big transitions and the daily "circus" of life. Now, as a certified coach in both Steven Kotler's Flow methodology and Shirzad Chamine's PQ (Positive Intelligence) model, she helps women move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to living with excitement, ease, and flow.
Mila empowers her clients to master their minds and emotions, shedding the mental clutter that holds them back so they can curate a life of purpose and passion that is truly their own.
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🎪 It’s a Circus 🎙️
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Hosted by entrepreneur and mom Elsa Marit, It’s a Circus brings you real, unfiltered conversations with parents who know what it’s like to balance the chaos of kids, careers, and everything in between. Through heartfelt interviews and personal storytelling, Elsa peels back the layers of parenting to reveal the messy, hilarious, and deeply human moments we all experience—but rarely talk about.
This isn’t a guide to having it all figured out. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to.
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