Mid-Life Reimagined with Krista Barry Founder of Flow Like Water Academy for Midlife Women

On this episode of Mid-Life Reimagined, Life Beyond Menopause Podcast I interview the wonderful Krista Barry, a midlife Positive Psychology Practitioner, neuroscience-informed coach, surf coach, and researcher based on the Gold Coast, Australia.

A former elite, world-ranked swimmer, Krista’s early sporting career shaped her lifelong relationship with discipline, embodiment, resilience, and water — foundations that continue to inform her work today.

Krista holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology and is a published researcher, with her work exploring midlife women’s wellbeing through structured surfing programs. Her research translated directly into real-world programs that integrate positive psychology, neuroscience, and nature connection — helping women rebuild physical confidence, self-trust, and a sense of agency during major life transitions.

On this episode, Krista shares her journey from being an elite swimmer to positive psychology researcher and water-based wellness advocate. Discover how water activities and neuroscience can transform midlife women’s resilience, confidence, and well-being.

You can connect with Krista on
Websites
• https://www.flowlikewateracademy.com.au
• https://www.godfathersoftheocean.com
Instagram
• Personal: @kristambarry
• Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School: @godfathersoftheocean
• Goddesses of the Ocean (women-only programs): @goddessesoftheocean
• Flow Like Water Academy: @flowlikewateracademy

Facebook
• Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School
• Goddesses of the Ocean

LinkedIn
• Krista Barry https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-barry-896266148

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Positive Psychology
04:07 The Journey of an Athlete
06:36 Overcoming Failure and Finding Identity
09:32 The Impact of Positive Psychology on Personal Growth
11:52 Empowering Women Through Surfing Programs
14:47 Neuroscience and Coaching: Understanding the Mind
17:17 Creating Safe Spaces for Women
20:01 Building Community and Sisterhood
22:40 Navigating Body Image and Self-Acceptance
25:26 Menopause and Its Challenges
27:56 Finding Purpose in Midlife
30:26 The Importance of Nature and Mindfulness
32:51 Advice for Women in Midlife
35:04 Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts

Sally Thibault

Sally Thibault is the Founder of Mid-Life Reimagined, an International Keynote speaker, Best Selling author, Host of the Mid-Life Reimagined Podcast, Menopause in the Workplace Workshop Facilitator, Health and wellness educator, Master EFT Trainer and Professional Counsellor and fierce advocate for the power of midlife women.

For too long, the transitions of menopause and aging have been met with silence, shame, or superficial advice. But I believe this stage of life is not a decline — it’s a reclamation.

Sally envisions a world where midlife women speak openly and lead boldly and unapologetically — where our experiences are no longer minimized but honoured as the wisdom-rich, science-backed, soul-fuelled fuel they truly are.

Where grandmothers and matriarchs play a central role in shaping healthcare, education, and culture — carrying forward values that honor Indigenous wisdom and future generations alike.

Through keynotes, masterclasses, and mentorship, she helps high-achieving women break through invisibility, restore vitality, and lead with purpose in a world that’s finally ready to listen.

This is not a trend. It’s a movement. And you belong here

To book me to speak at your next conference, or facilitate a Menopause in the Workplace Seminar for your workplace, please reach out on my website
https://www.mid-lifereimagined.com
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My Books
Strong Clear & Unapologetic, Mid-Life Reimagined
Introducing 10 powerful principles to help high-achieving midlife women navigate menopause not as a crisis — but as a catalyst for their next level of embodied leadership.

With equal parts practical science and deep soul wisdom, this book offers a blueprint to help you:

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This book is one of the most comprehensive guides to engaging in the inner work that is required to improve one's life.

Tapping is not just a quick and efficient stress reliever - it is the doorway into the mind, soul and spiritual realms where we live without realising it.
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