Generation Exceptional
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTips for health, wealth and menopause mastery for women over 40.
Join me as I share my story and that of my guests as we navigate our way through our midlife journey.
The podcast is here to help and support women whose mind and body seems to have taken on a life of their own as well as information to help businesses retain all that amazing, valuable, experienced and knowledgeable female talent.
The podcast is relaxed and chatty. I want you to feel like you‘ve been given total permission to eves drop on my conversations.
As a woman in my 50s I know all too well the challenges menopause, getting older and that sense of lost identity can bring, but I also know, and want you to believe me when I say, our menopause transition is the gateway into the start of our next, incredible chapter.
Join me as we navigate this journey together!
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Episodes
Ep 15 - Gen X Shorts - Overcoming Inertia AKA Getting out of your own way!
November 02, 2018 12:11 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MBEpisode 15 - Gen X Shorts - In today's short episode I'm reading from my latest blog post, Overcoming Inertia - AKA Getting out of your own way. We so often rely on motivation to get us to our goals and give up when the motivation fails us. In today's episode I talk about how to get around this to ensure you hit all your goals, big or small. Hang around to the end as I'm sharing details of a fabulous 6 week Little Black Dress Challenge to help you get in great shape for the Christmas Fest...
Ep 14 - Gen Ex Shorts Accepting responsibility and keeping an open mind
October 17, 2018 16:29 - 25 minutes - 5.86 MBA short solo episode reflecting on how my mindset has changed around my acceptance of responsibility. A few home truths I've had to face and the ongoing voyage of discovery I find myself on.
Ep 13 with Ben Coomber - Nutritionist, Coach, Author, Speaker and Podcaster
October 10, 2018 11:24 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBToday I'm chatting with one of the UK's top Nutritionists Ben Coomber. We dig into the good and the bad of slimming clubs, taking ownership of our own outcomes, the power of planning for success and a whole host of other good stuff. It's a long one, but it's well worth the time so grab a cuppa, settle down and enjoy! Here's the link to Ben's Awesome Supplements range. And if you want to learn more about nutrition from one of the UK's No 1 Health and Fitness experts you can find out more...
Ep 12 with Aleta Osborn of Pure-trition
September 06, 2018 12:22 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBOn today's episode I'm chatting with the absolutely gorgeous, bubbly Aleta Osborn, owner and founder of Pure-trition. Pure-trition specialises in providing health coaching for men and women dealing with high blood pressure and other heart health related issues. You can follow Aleta at her website http://pure-trition.com/ or follow her on Facebook at @pure-trition1. Keep a look out for the link to Aleta's 40 day Cleanse starting on 1 Oct 18, which I'll be posting in the next few days.
Ep 11 - Gen X Shorts - Creating an Environment for Success
August 21, 2018 22:48 - 13 minutes - 10.8 MBEpisode 11 - In this Gen X Shorts episode I'm sharing my thoughts on creating an environment for sucess when trying to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Taken from a recent FB live on my FB Biz Page Floresco Health and Lifestyle Coaching
Ep 10 - Gen X Shorts - A shorter episode, no guests, just me and my thoughts!
August 10, 2018 10:13 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBToday it's just me and my thoughts. I'm starting some shorter, informational episodes that I'm calling Gen X Shorts which will be typically between 15-30 minutes long - so easy, bite size episodes you can consume along with a quick cuppa. In this first Gen X Shorts eposide I'm talking about time management and getting organised. There's nothing more likely to stress you out than feeling overwhelmed by all the things you've got to get done and not feeling like you've got the time to do ...
Ep 9 with Alex Brooke, travel consultant and lifelong punk rocker!
July 23, 2018 11:29 - 47 minutes - 34 MBToday I'm chatting with Alex Brooke, a former Project Manager in the nuclear industry, who decided at 44 years old to ditch her successful management career, to buy a franchise in the travel industry. Alex is a lover of adventure holidays, roller coasters and punk music! She talks to me about why she chose to go down the franchise route rather than set up as an independent business owner. You can check out how Alex can help you plan and create your dream holiday at http://www.notjusttrave...
Ep 8 - With Laura Wade owner of Slipper Camps
July 12, 2018 11:14 - 41 minutes - 33.2 MBToday I'm chatting with Laura Wade, another midlifer who changed direction from a successful career in the legal profession to becoming her own boss when she set up the novel idea of Slipper Camps. Laura openly shares the highs and occasional lows of being in business for yourself and explains the concept behind her latest venture.
Ep 7 with Jo Blackwell, Author, Photographer and Founder of The Midlife Movement
July 05, 2018 11:19 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBIn today's eposode I'm chatting with Jo Blackwell. Jo has created a one-stop-shop for everything a woman could need to know to help her navigate midlife and beyond. Her latest venture The Midlife Movement brings together specialists from a wide range of different disciplines to provide support and inspiration covering all areas of health, wellness and lifestyle. Jo believes that the world needs the wisdom, experience and love that women 50 plus have to offer. Her mission is to help women...
Ep 6 - With Fiona Maunder, wife, mum, personal trainer and breast cancer survivor.
June 27, 2018 16:37 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode I'm chatting with Fiona, who devastatingly was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer at just 43 years old. She chats about the emotional ups and the downs, and how a positive mindset helped her get through the hardest year of her life.
Ep 5 - With Gail Craggs - chatting about her nutrition and weight transformation.
June 23, 2018 20:53 - 48 minutes - 34.3 MBEx work-colleague, friend and nutrition client, Gail Craggs, chats to me about her weight loss journey. Having set herself a goal to wear a size 12 dress and feel fabulous at her son's wedding, she tells me why she won't be heading back to a slimming club any time soon and feels 'brilliant'.
Ep 4 - With Julie Dennis aka The Menopause Coach
May 30, 2018 15:53 - 36 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode I'm chatting with Julie Dennis aka The Menopause Coach, menopause specialist and author of the Amazon best seller The Hot Flush Freedom Challenge.
Ep 3 - With Michelle Green, mum, wife, style guru and blogger
May 09, 2018 11:04 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode I'm chatting with fellow 50 something blogger and shopaholic, Michelle Green, talking about how she set up her blog 'Fifty and Fab' to help her navigate her journey through midlife as she hit 50 and beyond, as well as to help other 50 somethings to look and feel great with their own style.
Ep 2: Forget Fad Diets, Follow 5 Simple Principles
April 06, 2018 12:12 - 13 minutes - 13 MBEpisode 2: In this episode I cover the difference between Diet Methods and Principles, and explain why implementing 5 simple principles is the key to successful long term weight management.
Ep 1 - Uncharted Territory
March 15, 2018 20:55 - 17 minutes - 4.05 MBIn this, my very first ever podcast, I introduce you to me, Bev Thorogood, and tell you a little bit about my journey. I talk about how hitting 50 was a turning point in my life and how as an early Generation Xer I'm determined to enter my later years as Generation Exceptional!