Aging Stronger: Mindy Cowap Founder of the M Project

My guest today is Mindy Cowap, founder of the M Project and a  finalist of the 2022 Enterprise Vision Awards Inspirational Woman of the Year. 
  
Seven years ago, after her mother's devastating subarachnoid haemorrhage, Mindy felt lost and decided to improve her health and vitality. The experience was transformational and Mindy felt compelled to share her rejuvenation with others. 

We talk about 

Finding who we are supposed to be

• The joy of discovering strength and capability.
• Developing an  I can attitude.
• Harnessing energy to try new things in midlife.

Not asking others to do what you wouldn't do yourself

• Being a motivator and inspiring others to take part.
• Being willing and unafraid to be vulnerable. 
• Providing a toolkit for others to thrive.
• Developing strength. 

Midlife loss of confidence

• Change of circumstances and hormonal shifts. 
• Using a transformational period to flourish.
• Changing attitudes to ageing.
• Stepping into yourself and embracing a different identity.
• New experiences and the energy of menopause.

The Expectation Effect

• How your expectations can transform your life.
• Things can turn out well if you expect them to.
• Having a go at something you may not expect to do well at.
• Shaking off limiting beliefs

The importance of movement

• Building strength and looking after your bone density.
• Keeping hold of your muscle mass and being physically fit.
• Getting women moving.
• Dance challenges, connection and fun!      

You can find out more about the M Project here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themprojectmovement

The book I bought for Mindy was:  The Expectation Effect: by David Robson


 Mindy Cowap Biography

Mindy Cowap is the founder of The M Project and The M Project Movement.  "I am on a mission to show women that as we reach midlife and beyond, we can breathe life into life!  Often feeling lost, restricted or trapped by hormone shifts, roles & responsibilities and more, we can lose our identity and our joy for life.

The M Project is a toolkit to flourish with all the experts with the added value of opportunity to experience alongside that.  This isn't a pain-point-chasing menopause group, this is a movement, a sisterhood for enrichment and empowerment.  We have one life and we can breathe life into that life!  

The M Project has a Movement, it is a private Facebook group.  A free, safe space for women to connect, to be inspired, to be educated and to have fun!”