Welcome to another empowering episode of "Ignite Your Spark with Kim"! Today, Kim Duff Selby sits down with her old friend, Ivy Austin, a former Broadway performer who fearlessly reinvented herself as a licensed marriage and family therapist in her late fifties. 🌟
🔥 **In This Episode, You'll Discover:**
- Ivy's amazing journey from entertainment to therapy
- Personal spark-igniting activities to boost your mood and motivation
- The importance of stepping outside your comfort zone for personal growth
- Ivy's passion for the arts and how she integrates it into her therapeutic approach
- Insights into the unique stressors faced by women in the performing arts
- The rising demand for counseling among young artists at the Manhattan School of Music
- Ivy's private practice, Artful Couples Therapy, and how it helps couples
🎧 **Listen to the Full Episode Here: [podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ignite-your-spark/id1533019628]**
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**About Our Guest: Ivy Austin**
Former Broadway performer, producer, writer, and political satirist turned therapist, Ivy Austin shares her transformative story and how she found her new purpose later in life. Learn more about Ivy's work at [IvyAustin.com]
[artfulcouplestherapy.com/]
**About Ignite Your Spark with Kim:**
Hosted by Kim Duff Selby, this podcast aims to inspire and motivate women in midlife and beyond to rediscover their passion and step outside their comfort zones. Check out Kim's program "How to Ignite Your Spark for Women in Midlife and Beyond" and enjoy a special discount for listeners!
**Program Link: [www.kimduffselby.com/online-course]**
**Timestamps:**
0:00 Introduction
2:15 Ivy's Broadway and Artistic Journey
7:48 Reinventing Herself in Her Fifties
12:30 How Ivy Ignites Her Spark
17:42 The Link Between Arts and Therapy
23:10 Facing Discomfort for Personal Growth
29:00 Ivy's Work at the Manhattan School of Music
34:55 Artful Couples Therapy
38:20 Overcoming Personal Hardships
45:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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