Middling Along

Sam Rice on food hacks and developing a positive relationship with food in midlife

Join me this time as I chat to Sam Rice, author of The Midlife Cookbook and The Midlife Method as we talk all things food and nutrition. We discuss food strategies for dealing with 'nutritional "shoulds" overwhelm', how meal planning is one of the best things you can do to help set yourself up for success, and her favourite 'food hacks' for those of us who feel like we struggle to find the time to eat a healthy balanced diet - particularly pertinent as we approach the Christmas festivities and all the opportunities that presents to over-indulge! 

You can find Sam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/midlifekitchen/ where she posts load of enticing recipe ideas! 

 

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Rachel Hope on coming unstuck, and finding your path forward

My guest this time is Rachel Hope, who walked away from the high life in Dubai, her job, and her marriage, to start over at 50. Unfortunately for her, her initial false start - combined with the surprise appearance of a menopause she decribes as "hell on wheels" - meant that her glorious reinvention took some time coming. Her experiences however did lead her to setting up Soul Sisters Community, and she now runs retreats for women feeling 'stuck', just as she was, and helping them find a clearer path through to their new chapters. Join us to find out how journalling her way out of a bleak time helped Rachel, and can help us too, and why tarot might not be entirely what you thought it was...

 

You can find out more about Rachel's retreats at https://www.soulsisterscommunity.com/

 

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Diane Danzebrink on why we all need to #MakeMenopauseMatter

My guest on this episode is a well-known voice in the UK menopause community and a hero to many (though she'd be far too humble to accept the accolade I'm sure): Diane Danzebrink.

She and her campaign, #MakeMenopauseMatter have been instrumental in changing the dialogue around menopause, and campaigning for better education - in schools, in workplaces, and yes, for our GPs too.  She talks about how her own surgical menopause brought her to the darkest of places, and how her experience - and her rage at how many other women were suffering needlessly - led her to start the non-profit organisation Menopause Support from her kitchen table. We talk about how much has changed since she started out in 2015 as a lone (and often lonely) voice speaking out about her experience and campaigning for change, the recent successes, her plans for the future and what she hopes the menopause landscape will look like in 2027...

Diane's non-profit Menopause Support which offers a wide range of free resources and 1-1 support can be found at https://menopausesupport.co.uk/

 

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Elizabeth Joseph on navigating perimenopause with humour, and a whole lot of trial and error

In this Episode, I chat to writer Elizabeth Joseph about navigating perimenopause with humour, and a lot of trial and error via natural/alternative/complementary therapies and products aimed at menopausal midlifers. You name it, she's tried it so we don't have to: from cold water therapy to sound baths, mouth taping to EFT tapping, cacao ceremonies to RTT (rapid transformational therapy), Elizabeth writes with candour, dry wit and down to earth honesty about what has and hasn't worked for her symptoms. We also talk about how rubbish many of us are at prioritising ourselves and how that needs to change in midlife. There's also a lot of giggling and silliness, just in case you thought that all sounded terribly serious - enjoy!

 

You can find Elizabeth at https://www.instagram.com/elizabethjosephnavigating/ 

 

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Mona Smith on discovering powerlifting in later life (and winning a Commonwealth medal!)

Join me as I chat to Mona Smith, who overcame years of chronic back pain when she discovered powerlifting at the age of 50 - despite not being a 'gym person'. Not only did she start competing, but in the space of two years had managed to win her first Commonwealth medal.

It was really heartening, and perhaps a little surprising for me at least, to hear about how inclusive and welcoming the powerlifting community has been for her. We also discuss the positive impact her strength training has had on her overall health, including menopause symptoms, and the need for women in midlife to think seriously about adding an element of strength training to help prevent conditions such as osteoporosis in later life.

If you want to hear more about the impact of strength training in midlife/menopause, go back and find my interview with personal trainer Amanda Thebe, talking about her book 'Menopocalypse'...

 

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Kate Moryoussef on later-life ADHD diagnosis and how EFT can help

The one is not to be missed! Join me as I chat to Kate Moryoussef about how she came to be diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40, joining a 'Lost Generation' of women who were not diagnosed in childhood, but instead spent years believing they were somehow 'broken' or 'failing' because they were unable to do what other women seemed to do effortlessly.

We talk about the damaging stories this causes women to carry around, and how EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique - or 'tapping') can both help calm down the busy ADHD brain, and release that heavy baggage. 

You can find Kate on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kate_moryoussef/ or follow the links at https://www.coachingbykate.me.uk/quicklinks to find her podcast dedicated to Women's Wellbeing and ADHD

 

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Dr Mridula Pore on Peppy Health and supporting women through the moments that matter

Join me as I talk to Dr Mridula Pore, the CEO and co-founder of Peppy Health, a mobile app which aims to transform digital healthcare in the areas of infertility, pregnancy, the early days of parenting, and most interestingly to us, menopause.

We discuss how Peppy supports users, her journey to founding the company, how she sees health-tech democratising access to health care and support, and how apps like Peppy can help ensure that talented women don't drop out of the workforce at the peak of their careers. 

You can find out more about Peppy Health here https://peppy.health/ 

 

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Siobhan Daniels on the ‘retirement rebellion‘ and her solo #vanlife travels around the UK

Siobhan Daniels is a retired BBC journalist and pro-age campaigner, part of the retirement rebellion. Almost two years ago she gave away her non-essential possessions, bought a motorhome, and started her solo travels around the UK. Not long afterwards, the global pandemic hit, and her plans came to a dramatic halt.

 

I catch up with Siobhan to talk about why she decided to rebel against the stereotype of a quiet retirement of gardening and crosswords, what is was like surviving lockdown alone in a campervan, and how she picks the next spot on her almost-completely-unplanned route. We also cover positive aging, why we need to challenge ourselves as we age, and the book she is working on to inspire other women to take a chance and take on new challenges.

 

You can follow Siobhan's adventures at https://www.instagram.com/shuvonshuvoff/ 

 

Her book Retirement Rebellion: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/retirement-rebel 

 

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Emma Bardwell on her book The Perimenopause Solution, co-authored with Dr Shahzadi Harper

In this episode I chat to Emma Bardwell, registered nutritional therapist and co-author of The Perimenopause Solution, written with menopause specialist Dr Shahzadi Harper. 

 

The book is designed to be easily accessible, and evidence-based, with a really nice bullet point summary at the end of each chapter to refer back to, and a whole chapter helping the reader to 'eat to beat their symptoms'.

 

We touch on topics such as why lack of oestrogen has such a wide-reaching impact on the body, and the effects of stress on perimenopause symptoms. Emma strongly recommends making small, incremental changes, to help support our bodies with positive nutrition.

 

You can find Emma on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emma.bardwell/ 

 

The Perimenopause Solution is published by Penguin: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/144/1443523/the-perimenopause-solution/9781785043642.html

 

 

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Ekua Cant on career changes and finding your confidence

Maybe midlife has you pondering a change of direction and you want to start something new? Or maybe your career path suddenly feels a bit...meh?

Join me as I chat to career and confidence coach Ekua Cant, author of 'Be your No 1 Cheerleader', about how examining our values can help us dig into what we want, and how to build 'positive mental muscle'. We also discuss the need for women to shout about their successes and celebrate wins along the way - something I for one need to work on! 

 

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