Reclaiming Self-Worth: A Midlife Journey of Resilience

Aging with Purpose and Passion

✨ “You are enough. You are worthy. Be who you are.”

What happens when a farm girl from Saskatchewan who learned to lead turkeys at age five grows up to face childhood trauma, domestic violence, and decades of silence—only to transform it all into tools for empowerment?

Carol Metz Murray’s story is one of trauma recovery, resilience, and women’s empowerment. As the founder of the Naked Leader Institute and a five-time bestselling author, Carol reveals the profound cost of silencing your voice—and the liberation that comes when you reclaim it.

From surviving childhood sexual assault to an abusive marriage she knew she shouldn’t enter—even on her wedding day—Carol’s journey is both heartbreaking and inspiring. A turning point came when her husband threatened her with a gun, pushing her to escape with her four children. For decades, unhealed trauma showed up as workaholism, until her body and spirit simply couldn’t continue. The healing breakthrough came years later, when a chance encounter with a childhood friend validated her abuse experience after 45 years of carrying it alone.

For women over 50 navigating midlife reinvention, Carol’s message is clear: healing after abuse and overcoming childhood trauma are possible. By reclaiming your voice and embracing authentic leadership, you discover that your deepest wounds can become your greatest gifts.

🎧 Ready to reclaim your voice? Connect with Carol through the Naked Leader Institute and discover how women can rise from surviving domestic violence and trauma to living with self-worth, resilience, and authentic power.

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For similar episodes on breaking the silence, check out episodes 114 and 133 of Aging with Purpose and Passion.

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Carol Metz-Murray – People Possibilities Strategist & Founder of the Naked Leader Institute
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1. Introduction to Carol Metz-Murray (00:00:00)

2. Growing Up on Saskatchewan Farm (00:02:02)

3. Childhood Trauma and Silenced Voice (00:05:15)

4. Escaping Domestic Violence (00:10:28)

5. Career Growth and Healing Journey (00:15:48)

6. Unexpected Validation and Coaching Path (00:19:00)

7. Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts (00:22:54)