The Midlife Chrysalis The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe in Midlife | Dr. Margie Warrell
Dec 22, 2025
Dr. Margie Warrell, a global expert on courage and bestselling author, shares her inspiring journey from a rural Australian farm to a life of bravery and reinvention. She discusses the hidden 'timidity tax' of playing it safe in midlife and why staying comfortable can hold us back. Margie emphasizes that courage is a decision rather than an emotion and offers practical strategies to overcome fear, challenge limiting beliefs, and embrace personal growth. Her insights will inspire you to step bravely into new possibilities.
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Farm Girl Tames A Wild Horse
- Margie grew up on a dairy farm and learned grit while taming a wild Brumby horse that would throw her off repeatedly.
- She realized growth and comfort can't ride the same horse, so persistence through fear built her courage.
PNG Crucible Sparked Transformation
- Margie moved to Papua New Guinea in her late 20s and faced hardships including an armed robbery and pregnancy loss.
- Those crucible experiences catalyzed deep inner work and a renewed sense of agency that shaped her career path.
The Tug Of War Inside Us
- Humans are wired for self-preservation and crave certainty, which pulls against our deeper yearning for growth and authentic expression.
- That tug-of-war makes comfort seductive and explains why people stay stuck despite longing to evolve.