About Me
Helping You Thrive, Not Just Survive
I believe that life after 50 can be the most rewarding chapter of your journey. Through my own transformation, I discovered the profound impact of breathwork, intentional living, and financial freedom on overall wellbeing.
My mission is simple: to empower individuals like you with the tools, knowledge, and support to live vibrantly. Whether it’s finding calm through breathwork, optimising your health for longevity, or achieving financial peace of mind — I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
10+
Years of Experience
The Story About Thrive After 50
Meet the Woman Behind Thrive After 50
If you want to know everything about Thrive After 50, you are in the right place. I am Susan, a midlife wellness coach.
If you are curious about Thrive After 50, my journey started just like yours. Like many women, I reached midlife and realised that looking after myself needed to become a priority, not an afterthought.
I’ve experienced many of the challenges that can come with this stage of life — changing hormones, stress, disrupted sleep, shifting priorities and that growing awareness that how we look after ourselves today can have a very real impact on how we live in the years ahead.
I’ve also experienced the financial pressures of raising a family and planning for the future. As a single mum raising two children, I learned firsthand the importance of making thoughtful decisions with money, creating security and finding ways to build a life that still allowed room for the things that mattered.
Those experiences helped shape Thrive After 50.
Today, I help women over 50 feel stronger, calmer and more confident as they navigate midlife and beyond.
My approach brings together three areas I believe have an enormous influence on how well we live as we age: physical wellbeing and longevity, nervous system regulation and breathwork, and financial wellbeing.
Because thriving after 50 isn’t about fixing one part of your life. It’s about having the strength and mobility to keep doing the things you love, the tools to manage stress and support your wellbeing, and the financial confidence to create greater choice and security for your future. The core philosophy about Thrive After 50 is very simple.
My Approach
I believe in practical changes that work in real life.
No perfection. No extreme routines. No expectation that you completely overhaul your life overnight.
Instead, I help women understand the small, realistic actions they can take now to support their health, wellbeing and future independence.
Through The Midlife Reset Method™, The Financial Freedom Method™ and The Longevity Method™, women can choose the support that best suits where they are right now — from practical self-paced programmes to personalised 1:1 support.
My Qualifications & Experience
I bring together professional training, practical experience and the perspective that comes from navigating midlife myself.
The professional foundation about Thrive After 50 is built on these verified qualifications:
- Certificate in Breathwork — Australian Breathwork College
- Diploma in Life Coaching
- Diploma in Accounting
- Diploma in Finance Broking
- Previous experience in the fitness industry and personal training
My background across breathwork, coaching, finance and wellbeing allows me to take a broader view of midlife and the different areas that can influence how we feel today and how confidently we approach the future.
But qualifications are only part of what I bring to Thrive After 50.
I understand what it feels like to juggle work, family, finances, health and everyone else’s needs while wondering where you fit into the picture.
And I understand that most women don’t need another person telling them to completely change their lives.
Sometimes we simply need the right information, practical tools, encouragement and a place to start.
This Chapter Can Be a Beginning
Getting older doesn’t mean becoming less capable, less adventurous or less relevant.
For me, thriving after 50 means building a body that supports your independence, creating a calmer mind, making conscious choices with your money and continuing to build a life you genuinely look forward to living.
You don’t have to do everything at once.
You just have to start somewhere.
Because you deserve to feel confident about your future — and it’s never too late to start.
- Certified Breathwork Facilitator – Australian Breathwork College
- Diploma of Life Coaching (2011) – The Coaching Institute
- Diploma of Accounting (2015) – Open Colleges
My Story
The Story About Thrive After 50: My Turning Point
Menopause changed everything for me. I didn’t just feel different — I felt like I had lost myself. My energy dropped. My motivation disappeared. My body changed in ways I didn’t understand. And along with it, I lost my zest for life and sense of identity.
So, I did what I’ve always done — I started searching. I tried countless approaches — wellness routines, nutrition changes, supplements, and different ways of improving my health — hoping something would work.
Some things helped. Many didn’t. But slowly, I began to understand what actually makes a difference in this stage of life.
I realised that most advice for women in midlife is overwhelming, unrealistic, or simply not designed for what we’re going through. What does work is something much simpler — a more balanced, sustainable approach that supports your body, your lifestyle, and your mindset — without pressure or perfection.
What I Believe Now
I don’t believe in quick fixes.
I don’t believe in extreme plans or punishing routines.
And I definitely don’t believe that getting older means settling for feeling tired, stuck, or invisible.
What I do believe in is:
- Strength—both physical and mental
- Simple, sustainable habits
- Understanding your body as it changes
- Supporting your health, not fighting it
- And rebuilding your confidence from the inside out
My Approach
With a background in fitness, health coaching, and years of real-life experience (not just theory), I take a practical, down-to-earth approach to wellness.
No fluff. No overwhelm.
Just real strategies that fit into real life.
These days, you’ll usually find me strength training, walking, reading, or spending time with my family and animals—keeping things balanced, simple, and consistent.
Because that’s what actually works.
Why I Do This
The true purpose about Thrive After 50 is to provide a safe space for you. I created this space because I know what it feels like to lose your spark — and how powerful it is to get it back.
If you’re in your 50s or beyond and feeling stuck, tired, or not quite like yourself… you’re not alone. And you’re not done.
This stage of life isn’t the end of something — it’s the beginning of a stronger, clearer, more intentional version of you.
And I’m here to help you get there.
Why This Matters
If you’re feeling stuck, flat, or not quite like yourself…
You’re not alone.
And you’re not past your prime.
This stage of life can be a powerful turning point—a chance to reset, refocus, and create a version of life that truly supports you.
And I’m here to help guide you through that. Everything we do about Thrive After 50 is to ensure you never have to navigate this journey alone.
My Core Values
Compassion First
Every client is met with warmth, understanding, and zero judgement. Your story matters, and I honour it fully.
Science-Backed
All programmes are grounded in the latest research on breathwork, longevity biology, and behavioural finance.
Sustainable Change
I focus on lifestyle shifts that stick — not quick fixes, but lasting transformation that compounds over time.
Community
You're never alone on this journey. Clients become part of a warm, supportive community of like-minded individuals.
Qualifications
Fully Trained & Certified
- Certified Breathwork Facilitator
- Longevity & Health Optimisation Coach, Financial Coach
Certified Practitioner
Accredited in breathwork, wellness coaching, and financial coaching
500+ Clients
Helped hundreds of individuals transform their lives after 50
10+ Years Experience
A decade of dedicated practice in holistic wellbeing
Passionate Advocate
Committed to making wellness accessible for everyone
My Mission
Wellbeing Without Limits
I take a holistic approach to your health — because true wellbeing encompasses your mind, body, and financial peace.
Certified Practitioner
Accredited in breathwork, wellness coaching, and financial planning
500+ Clients
Helped hundreds of individuals transform their lives after 50
10+ Years Experience
A decade of dedicated practice in holistic wellbeing
Passionate Advocate
Committed to making wellness accessible for everyone
How I Help
My Three Areas of Expertise
Each service is designed to address a different dimension of your wellbeing. When clients ask me about Thrive After 50, I tell them it is built on three core pillars designed for women.
Breathwork
Conscious breathing practices to reduce stress and boost vitality.
Longevity Coaching
Evidence-based strategies for a longer, healthier life.
Financial Wellbeing
Achieve financial confidence and security for your future.
Ready to feel more like
yourself again?
Download my free guide:
“5 Simple Shifts to Align Your Health and Energy After 50”
and Now that you have learned about Thrive After 50, take the first step toward a calmer, more energised you.
"Age is not a limitation — it's an invitation to live more fully."
I work with clients who are ready to embrace change, invest in themselves, and discover what truly makes them thrive.