Magnificent Midlife
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsMidlife isn’t the end of meaningful life, just the end of the first half rehearsal. Listen, laugh and be inspired as Rachel Lankester, author, mentor and founder of Magnificent Midlife, interviews women in midlife and beyond living authentic, empowered lives, not disappearing into obscurity. From round the world yachtswomen to 60 year old pole dancers, from palliative care doctors to sustainable food evangelists, this podcast explores the myriad things older women get up to and the issues we face. We challenge the status quo and bash those negative stereotypes about being an older woman. Need some inspiration about what’s possible for you when you're over 40, over 50 or beyond? These women will show you anything is. Need help overcoming your own limiting beliefs about getting older or struggles with menopause? Learn from women who’ve experienced the same but found ways to thrive and become who they were always meant to be. Learn their life-hacks and how they do what they do. This podcast is all about celebrating women in midlife and beyond. We’re not over the hill or on a downward slope. We get better with age not worse. We talk all things midlife, about issues that matter, and share fabulous stories of magnificent women doing very cool stuff. Now's our time! Find out more at magnificentmidlife.com.
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165 Midlife update, solo with Rachel
April 09, 2024 00:34 - 33 minutes - 33.5 MBA midlife update from Rachel on what’s been happening lately and what’s coming up for her as we move towards summer. She talks about: - Cherishing loved ones and coping with grief - Recent podcast episodes Being a veteran Black menopause and staying curious Staying strong and healing Embodied experience of postmenopause Discovering the joy of volunteering Finding what works in midlife The power of herbs - Questioning big claims about hormone therapy and future health -...
164 The power of herbs for menopause with Hannah Charman
April 02, 2024 05:55 - 45 minutes - 43.4 MBHannah Charman has been a medical herbalist since 1999, having first become interested in alternative medicine when she used it to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome in her early teens. She specialises now in helping women who prefer or need a natural route through menopause, combining herbal medicine with health coaching. We talk about: - What a medical herbalist is - Hannah’s journey to becoming a medical herbalist - Holistic approaches to menopause and health in general - Th...
163 Finding what works at midlife with Dr Maria Luque
March 26, 2024 06:26 - 53 minutes - 50.2 MBDr. Maria Luque is a menopause fitness expert, a health science professor, and an Air Force veteran. She’s passionate about helping menopausal women become healthier, stronger, and happier. Her PhD dissertation was all about enhancing quality of life in menopause. We talk about: - What quality of life in menopause means to Maria - Maria’s research on menopause - Misinformation and fear surrounding menopause - Embracing menopause and aging - Challenging menopause narratives - Th...
162 Discovering the joy of volunteering with Ann Marie Jackson
March 19, 2024 05:33 - 42 minutes - 40 MBAnn Marie Jackson is the co-founder of microlending organization Mano Amiga and works with Casita Linda, which builds homes for families living in poverty in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She’s lived as an expat in Mexico for a decade, is a columnist for Mexico Daily News and recently wrote a novel inspired by her life called the Broken Hummingbird. We talk about: - Why Ann Marie moved her family to Mexico - The joys of living in San Miguel de Allende - Ann Marie’s passion for volun...
161 The embodied experience of postmenopause with Stella Duffy
March 12, 2024 05:38 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MBStella Duffy is an award-winning writer of 17 novels, over 70 short stories and 15 plays who’s also worked in theatre for 35 years as an actor, director and facilitator. She’s a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher. She recently completed her doctorate in existential psychotherapy and her research was in the embodied experience of post-menopause. She’s been post-menopausal since chemotherapy for breast cancer in her mid-30s. Stella has been active in equalities and diversity work in the arts a...
160 Staying strong and healing well with Dr Kristie Ennis
January 23, 2024 06:35 - 45 minutes - 42.8 MBDr Kristie Ennis is a physical therapist, nutritionist, and strength and conditioning specialist. She wants to empower people to do more than they think they can and realize they are stronger than they think they are. She has a fantastic YouTube channel, which is where podcast host Rachel found her when she injured her knee. We talk about: - The importance of letting the body heal itself - Fascia and its importance in body movement - The importance of drinking enough fluid - The d...
159 Black menopause and staying curious with Pamela Windle
January 16, 2024 06:55 - 51 minutes - 48.3 MBPamela Windle joins the podcast to talk about menopause, at work, for Black women, diversity of experience, the importance of representation and staying curious about big statements about women’s health, especially when those relate to race. Pamela is a women’s health coach and menstruation and menopause consultant for the workplace. She trained with the Integrated Women’s Health Institute and the International Menopause Society. She’s an adviser to the British Standards Institute for the ne...
158 Being a veteran with Cat Corchado
December 19, 2023 07:49 - 45 minutes - 42.9 MBCat Corchado is a US Air Force veteran turned founder of the Small Space Pilates Community. She’s made it her mission to help women veterans transition from the military, and is the host of the Sisters in Service podcast. We talk about: - Why Cat is still very active in the military community - Women veterans’ transition challenges and successes - The Sisters in Service podcast - The importance of identifying oneself beyond military service (as the transition to civilian life can b...
157 Midlife update, solo with Rachel
December 12, 2023 03:57 - 26 minutes - 25.8 MBMag Mid podcast host Rachel is flying solo this week, talking about what’s been happening in her world. There's a trip to the UK Houses of Parliament and a book recommendation in the New York Times in the mix! Check out what’s been catching her attention lately. She talks about: - The success of the MenoClarity live event and how you can still access the recordings - Going to the heart of Government to talk about menopause - Menopause narratives and how they seem to keep getting w...
156 Staying fit as we age with Elaine Reynolds
December 05, 2023 03:18 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBElaine Reynolds is a master personal trainer and yoga teacher. She teaches women over 50 to not give up or give in with the crazy things happening to our bodies. She had an epiphany at 50 and bought a one way ticket to Bali, where she lives now. We talk about: - What’s it like being an expat in Bali and what she loves most about it - Elaine’s passion of helping older women stay fit - Issues that older women are grappling with in midlife - Menopause, aging and fitness - The impor...
155 Healing through memoir with Sherry Sidoti
November 28, 2023 06:51 - 52 minutes - 49.7 MBSherry Sidoti is an author and a yogi. She recently published her first book, a memoir about her own healing journey, A Smoke and a Song. This is such a powerful and moving story highlighting how we can heal ourselves by exploring and accepting our experiences, and coming to terms with the past. We talk about: - What inspired Sherry to write her book - Sherry’s journey to writing a memoir - Sherry’s experience as a yoga teacher and how it has helped her learn to use language sparingl...
154 Preventing midlife burnout with Dr Sola Togun-Butler
November 21, 2023 06:28 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBDr Sola Togun-Butler is a psychotherapist and transformative life coach. She’s the founder of Butterfly Counseling Services and speaks regularly on the importance of mental health and wellness, while offering solutions to minimize stress, prevent burnout and achieve balance. We talk about: - The importance of addressing societal expectations that lead to burnout in women, particularly in midlife - The guilt that arises from cultural and gender expectations that women should prioritize...
Episode 154 Preventing midlife burnout with Dr Sola Togun-Butler
November 21, 2023 06:28 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBDr Sola Togun-Butler is a psychotherapist and transformative life coach. She’s the founder of Butterfly Counseling Services and speaks regularly on the importance of mental health and wellness, while offering solutions to minimize stress, prevent burnout and achieve balance. We talk about: - The importance of addressing societal expectations that lead to burnout in women, particularly in midlife - The guilt that arises from cultural and gender expectations that women should prioritize...
153 Getting to grips with the crisis of care with Emily Kenway
November 14, 2023 05:58 - 54 minutes - 51.6 MBEmily Kenway is the author of the groundbreaking book, “Who Cares: the Hidden Crisis of Caregiving and How We Solve It”, written after the painful experience of caring for her cancer stricken mother. Who Cares is an intimate and deeply researched account of the experiences of unpaid carers, and a call for us all to put care at the center of our lives. Emily researches, writes and speaks about thought-provoking social issues, shedding light on the crucial forces shaping our lives and communit...
Episode 153 Getting to grips with the crisis of care with Emily Kenway
November 14, 2023 05:58 - 54 minutes - 51.6 MBEmily Kenway is the author of the groundbreaking book, “Who Cares: the Hidden Crisis of Caregiving and How We Solve It”, written after the painful experience of caring for her cancer stricken mother. Who Cares is an intimate and deeply researched account of the experiences of unpaid carers, and a call for us all to put care at the center of our lives. Emily researches, writes and speaks about thought-provoking social issues, shedding light on the crucial forces shaping our lives and communit...
152 Getting back on stage with Josephine Pembroke
November 07, 2023 05:04 - 36 minutes - 34.7 MBJosephine Pembroke is a performer and founder of Radio Gorgeous. She trained at Drama Studio and has been in many bands, cabaret and theatre productions. She decided to get back on stage in her 60s and is currently starring in her own show, The Working Girls of Soho, which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival. Josephine is a hoot! Prepare to giggle and be inspired that anything is possible! We talk about: - Why Josephine is back on the stage after all these years - What the show, The Wo...
Episode 152 Getting back on stage with Josephine Pembroke
November 07, 2023 05:04 - 36 minutes - 34.7 MBJosephine Pembroke is a performer and founder of Radio Gorgeous. She trained at Drama Studio and has been in many bands, cabaret and theatre productions. She decided to get back on stage in her 60s and is currently starring in her own show, The Working Girls of Soho, which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival. Josephine is a hoot! Prepare to giggle and be inspired that anything is possible! We talk about: - Why Josephine is back on the stage after all these years - What the show, The Wo...
Episode 151 Becoming a digital publisher with Amanda O'Brien
October 31, 2023 10:10 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBAmanda O’ Brien became a full-time digital publisher in midlife, with four successful websites focusing on travel, pets and information. She’s a former marketing director at big corporations and an Australian who’s made London her home. She’s a boutique adventurer, and she’s visited over 70 countries on her travels. We talk about: - What it was like for Amanda to switch from marketing director to digital publisher in midlife - How advertising network Mediavine works and its impact on w...
151 Becoming a digital publisher with Amanda O'Brien
October 31, 2023 10:10 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBAmanda O’ Brien became a full-time digital publisher in midlife, with four successful websites focusing on travel, pets and information. She’s a former marketing director at big corporations and an Australian who’s made London her home. She’s a boutique adventurer, and she’s visited over 70 countries on her travels. We talk about: - What it was like for Amanda to switch from marketing director to digital publisher in midlife - How advertising network Mediavine works and its impact on w...
150 Finding the true truth with Ann Marie McQueen
August 15, 2023 09:38 - 56 minutes - 53.6 MBCelebrating episode 150 of the podcast with a very special guest. Ann Marie McQueen is a journalist on the world stage, focused on menopause and on a mission to cut through misleading narratives and dodgy data. She founded HotFlash Inc in 2020 to cover the latest clinical studies, treatments, products, guidance and more via a weekly research letter, podcast and across social media. She’s also one of the founder members of MenoClarity. We talk about: - Why and how menopause became Ann Mar...
149 Creating a career you love with Carolyn Parry
August 08, 2023 05:24 - 39 minutes - 36 MBCarolyn Parry is the founder of Career Alchemy, helping early-stage and established professionals escape from a job they hate and create a career they love, on purpose. She’s an award-winning career coach, a TEDx speaker and host of the Change Your Story podcast. She is the President of the Career Development Institute and based in Wales. We talk about: - Carolyn’s own career crisis - Knowing what you don’t want is as important as knowing what you want. - The emotional labor that w...
Episode 148 Why we need more MenoClarity
August 01, 2023 08:37 - 36 minutes - 34.7 MBSomething very different for this podcast – five guests on one show! Five of my fellow founders of MenoClarity, the knowledge hub for menopause set up in 2023. I’m talking to Pat Duckworth, Prof Joyce Harper, Clarissa Kristjansson, Kate Codrington and Ann Marie McQueen about why we’ve come together and what we hope to achieve with MenoClarity. This is a wild and at times hilarious conversation! We talk about: - The menopause myths we’re hoping to bust - Bringing some positivity to meno...
148 Why we need more MenoClarity
August 01, 2023 08:37 - 36 minutes - 34.7 MBSomething very different for this podcast – five guests on one show! Five of my fellow founders of MenoClarity, the knowledge hub for menopause set up in 2023. I’m talking to Pat Duckworth, Prof Joyce Harper, Clarissa Kristjansson, Kate Codrington and Ann Marie McQueen about why we’ve come together and what we hope to achieve with MenoClarity. This is a wild and at times hilarious conversation! We talk about: - The menopause myths we’re hoping to bust - Bringing some positivity to meno...
147 Looking after women's health with Dr Cathleen Brown
July 25, 2023 05:22 - 34 minutes - 32.8 MBDr. Cathleen Brown is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has spent much of her career caring for female soldiers and their dependents. She was honorably discharged from the US Army after 12 years of meritorious service. She now provides gynecology services specifically for women at midlife during the menopause transition. We talk about: - What was it like being an army doctor - How service women manage their periods when they're on active service - The transition fro...
146 Writing your story with Julia Brewer Daily
July 18, 2023 04:15 - 44 minutes - 42 MBJulia Brewer Daily wrote her first novel, No Names To Be Given, when she was over 50. This book was inspired by her own experience as an adopted child from a maternity home hospital in New Orleans. She’s also the host of the Authors Over 50 podcast. Her mission is to encourage those in mid-life and beyond to live their best lives in what she calls Life’s Sweetest Third. This is a fascinating conversation about what happened when Julia went looking for and started writing her story. We talk...
145 Leaning into midlife, solo with Rachel
July 11, 2023 05:51 - 29 minutes - 28 MBA solo podcast from Rachel with more midlife musing on life, the universe and everything in between! Let’s lean into midlife and our wisdom years! She talks about: - The new BSI Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Guide launch with Mariella Fostrup - How we need a revolution in how women especially older ones are viewed in the world - The inaugural MenoClarity Live summit in September - Out and about talking about midlife and menopause - The podcast season so far - One ...
144 The power of yoga for menopause with Niamh Daly
July 04, 2023 05:37 - 50 minutes - 47.7 MBNiamh Daly is the founder of Yinstinct Yoga and focuses on creating yoga practices to help especially with menopause, training teachers around the world in this. She also runs courses in Menopause Awareness and Strategies for fitness professionals, nutrition and health coaches as well as accredited courses for Psychotherapists and Counsellors. We talk about: - Why Niamh is so passionate about yoga and especially for menopause - How to adapt our practice through menopause and as we age ...
143 Caring for older parents with Liz O’Donnell
June 27, 2023 05:32 - 53 minutes - 50.4 MBLiz O’Donnell is the founder of Working Daughter, a global community for women balancing eldercare and career. She’s the award-winning author of Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living, which is a brilliant book. She’s a longtime marketing executive who’s become a recognized expert on caregiving and in 2020, she created National Working Daughter’s Day. We talk about: - Why Liz wrote the book, Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Par...
142 Ending the battle with aging with Mia Maugé
June 20, 2023 09:11 - 56 minutes - 53.4 MBMeet Mia Maugé, a 57 year old model championing broader representation in the modelling industry. She burst onto the scene in 2020 in the midst of the global pandemic when she was picked up by a modelling agency, allowing her to leave her career in digital marketing and PR . She’s passionate about occupying spaces previously reserved for those who look nothing like her, be that her hair texture and colour, age, skin tone or body type. We talk about: - Mia’s experiences of Black Power as ...
141 How She Podcasts with Jessica Kupferman
June 14, 2023 09:14 - 52 minutes - 49.1 MBJessica Kupferman is the CEO and co-founder of She Podcasts, the largest women’s podcasting community and organiser of She Podcasts LIVE. The She Podcasts brand currently supports over 20,000 female podcasters. She Podcasts Live Virtual is happening 20-22 June 2023. I’ve been a member of this brilliant community for years so it was great to sit down with Jess. We talk about: - How Jess got started in the podcast world - Why podcasting is so important especially for women - The She Po...
140 Maturing into hagitude with Dr Sharon Blackie
April 04, 2023 00:15 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MBDr Sharon Blackie is an award winning writer, psychologist and mythologist. She's the author of the best selling, If Women Rose Rooted and more recently, Hagitude: Reimagining The Second Half Of Life. I love both books. They completely re-envision how women fit in the world. Hagitude is a wonderful analysis of how women used to be in later life, before the modern era, and the inspiration we can take from that. Sharon is focused on the development of the mythic imagination, and on the releva...
139 Rewilding Britain with Rebecca Wrigley
March 27, 2023 16:22 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBRebecca Wrigley is one of the founders of Rewilding Britain, and now its chief executive. She has worked in the voluntary and public sectors for 23 years, and is passionate about engaging local communities in decision-making about their land and resources. There is so much we can all contribute to protecting the environment, starting with rewilding, often on our doorstep. We talk about: - How Rewilding Britain got started - The unique contribution it makes - The highlights of Rewildi...
138 Talking about death with Dr Kathryn Mannix (Re-Release)
March 21, 2023 05:18 - 1 hour - 69 MBDr Kathryn Mannix has devoted her life to the palliative care of the dying. In this episode, she talked about death, the process of it and how we can all prepare better for it. She also wrote a remarkable book called With The End In Mind which everyone should read! It was such a pleasure to talk to her about death! This is a much longer interview than usual but I thought the topic deserved it. Kathryn came back on the podcast to talk about her second book, Listen and you can listen to that e...
137 Being wiser about menopause with Tania Elfersy
March 14, 2023 04:22 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBTania Elfersy is a transformative coach, speaker and award-winning author, specializing in midlife women’s health. She’s spent years researching what causes and what can relieve symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause and became free of her own physical and emotional symptoms naturally and simply. Rachel quoted her extensively in her own book. Tania set up The Wiser Woman project in 2015 to help women transform their experience of midlife change. She’s the author of a brilliant ...
136 Midlife update solo with Rachel
March 07, 2023 10:13 - 37 minutes - 34 MBRachel’s back with a solo update on what’s been happening in her world and the exciting launch of MenoClarity. She talks about: - An update on her mum post breaking her hip - Adapting to a new way of living - The fluctuation of mental capacity - Digital exclusion and Internet upgrade issues - Levels of customer service for older people and how those need to change - The wonders of the Amazon Alexa Show - Her trip to the Philippines - Working remotely and more wonders of tec...
135 Living the dream in the desert with Sam Walker (Re-Release)
February 28, 2023 06:18 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBSam Walker started her Sam Walker’s Desert Diaries podcast to document her move from Manchester, UK to Phoenix, Arizona. Sam is a master storyteller, an award-winning radio and TV broadcaster, a multiple podcast producer and presenter, a writer, and a woman who encountered coyotes, snakes and scorpions in the desert. This is such an inspirational gem of a podcast, I just had to re-release it! We talk about: - Why Sam decided to up sticks and move from Manchester to the desert - How she...
134 Normalizing menopause with Prof Martha Hickey
February 21, 2023 04:58 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBMy guest, Professor Martha Hickey, is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne and Adjunct Professor of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University. She is in active clinical practice with a research expertise in menstrual disorders and menopause. This is such an important conversation about normalizing menopause. It may be difficult for some women but it is a completely natural transition in a woman’s life. Martha is a leader in develop...
133 Making the most of your heart beats with Julie Owen Moylan (Re-Release)
February 14, 2023 06:23 - 54 minutes - 50 MBAnother gem from the podcast archives. Julie Owen Moylan is the author of That Green Eyed Girl and 73 Dove Street, and currently working on her third novel. But when we recorded this interview, she had yet to get her first book deal! Her interview is a master class in believing in yourself and staying the course in pursuit of your dream. It was a real joy interviewing Julie about life, writing, ageing, authenticity and lots more! We had such a giggle! Enjoy and be inspired. We talk about: ...
132 Later life planning with Clare Fuller
February 07, 2023 09:20 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBClare Fuller talks about the importance of later life planning and what that can look like. Clare is a Registered Nurse with 30 years’ experience in End-of-Life Care for which she is a Care Quality Commission Specialist Advisor. She campaigns for proactive Advance Care Planning and is the host of the Conversations about Advance Care Planning podcast. Most of us leave these tricky issues until it’s too late, whereas actually it’s never too early to start. None of us knows what tomorrow may b...
131 Pole dancing over 50 with Makeda Smith (Re-Release)
January 31, 2023 04:52 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBI interview Makeda Smith, celebrity publicist, pole and exotic dancer. She began her pole and aerial training at the age of 50 and created her own exotic dance brand called FlyingOver50. She’s over 60 now and still pole-dancing! We talk about: - How Makeda came to start pole dancing at age 50 - How pole dancing changed her life - Why sexy never gets old - The Everybody Visible movement on social media - How women in midlife and beyond can stay feeling sexy - How to get over the fear ...
130 Revolutionizing ageing for women with Dr Amanda Hanson
November 29, 2022 00:52 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBDr Amanda Hanson is on a mission to revolutionize how women age and how society feels about older women. She believes midlife should be a time of power and joy, rather than crisis. She's a clinical psychologist and coach. She's the high profile Midlife Muse on social media. We talk about: - Recognizing and fighting the narratives about women and age - The role of misogyny - Breaking free of society's expectations for older women - Lessons from going grey as a woman - The wo...
129 Menopause and nutrition with Karen Newby
November 22, 2022 03:36 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBKaren Newby is a nutritionist who’s been practicing nutritional therapy for over 10 years. Her area of specialism is women’s hormonal health, especially menopause. She's the author of The Natural Menopause Method, a nutritional guide to perimenopause and beyond. This woman knows so much about nutrition and women’s hormones. This is a brilliant and empowering conversation. We talk about: - How we can best prepare ourselves for perimenopause - The first signs of perimenopause that Kare...
128 How to be a glorious broad with Maryjane Fahey
November 15, 2022 04:24 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBMaryjane Fahey is a creative director, writer, storyteller, published author, and founder of Glorious Broads. Her mission is to inspire older women to live full authentic lives with no limitations. And younger women to live free of fear of getting older. This is a funny and inspiring conversation about how to be a glorious broad! We talk about: - Ageism and how it impacts healthcare - The insidious intersection of sexism and ageism - Giving women great examples of older women ...
127 Coping with grief Silke Herwald
November 08, 2022 03:35 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBI’ve talked about death on the podcast but not yet grief, so I was delighted to welcome Silke Herwald to talk about this important topic. Silke is an experienced grief specialist and hypnotherapist, working especially with subconscious processes. She’s assisted hundreds of clients with grief and anxiety often drawing on her personal experience. Grief is often a big part of midlife. The more we love and the older we get, the more we will grieve. Knowing there are resourceful ways to grieve g...
126 Midlife musing solo with Rachel
November 01, 2022 01:37 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBA solo episode with Rachel, musing about midlife and what's been happening in her world. She talks about: - How difficult it can be when we have to pivot in how we interact with our older loved ones - The beginning of her journey into studying Gerontology - What successful aging really means/ looks like - Finding strategies to cope with loss as we age - The importance of thinking creatively about how people age - Enabling people to age as they want to age - Dodgy menopause dat...
125 Caring for a loved one with dementia with Carolyn Birrell
October 25, 2022 05:28 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBCarolyn Birrell is the author of Walking with Fay, a moving book about her mother’s uncharted path into dementia. Carolyn’s writing began as a way to help her make sense of what was happening and quickly turned into the book she herself had needed, to provide relatable caregiving help. It’s a beautiful, empowering book and I really loved it. We talk about: - What led Carolyn to write such a personal and difficult book - Why it took so long to realize how bad things had got with her moth...
124 Diversity, equality and being a mature woman with Dawn-Maria France
October 18, 2022 04:13 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBDawn-Maria France is an award-winning journalist and editor-in-chief of Yorkshire Women’s Life magazine. She’s a travel writer, children's author and broadcaster, and is passionate about women’s rights, equality and diversity. We talk about: - How Dawn-Maria came to be the editor of Yorkshire Women’s Life magazine - Why Dawn-Maria is so passionate about equality and diversity - Being genuine in photographs and fighting back against retouching - Issues around mental health especially...
123 How to find your soul mate with Katie Philips
October 11, 2022 04:41 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBDo you dream of finding your soul mate? Do you think it will be just too difficult in midlife? Listen in to Katie Philips to find out how to call in your person. Katie is the founder of The School of Self Love. She's a Women’s Empowerment Coach, Love & Dating Mentor and author of ‘The Self Love Affair - A Woman’s Guide To A Daring & Mighty Life’. Her passion and expertise is inspiring midlifers that they can create a life they love and call in the love of their life without burn-out or gu...
122 Choosing to live in the Arctic with Laura Galloway
October 04, 2022 03:05 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBLaura Galloway is the author of Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra. She’s a writer and communications strategist who began her career at the Los Angeles Times and holds a Master of Arts in Indigenous Journalism from the Sámi University in Kautokeino, Norway. I read about her in a magazine and just knew I had to invite her onto the podcast. Her book is gorgeous. We talk about: - The many and varied places Laura has lived and how different life is now - What the word DALVI means and wh...
121 Breast cancer and menopause with Dr Liz O'Riordan
September 27, 2022 01:53 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBDr Liz O’Riordan is an international speaker, broadcaster and award-winning co-author of ‘The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer’. In 2015 (aged 40) she was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer whilst working as a Consultant Breast Surgeon. Her life changed dramatically. She’s passionate about helping people and especially breast cancer patients. We talk about: - Why women often feel it’s their fault when they get a diagnosis of breast cancer - Liz’s concerns about HRT being positioned in ...