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We’re The Midlife Mentors. Here to lift the lid on our no nonsense approach to midlife health and happiness. As midlifers, we’re constantly told we need have it all figured out. But in fact most of us don’t. Our mission is not only to de-bust the crazy diet and fitness myths, but to empower and educate from an authentic and balanced perspective based on reality. It’s time to step away from the madness we manifest in our attempts to attain goals that are unachievable, as we help you focus on ...
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In this episode we’re discussing failure, because there’s such pressure in today’s society to be a success, that we often find the fear of failure debilitating. The reality is, we all fail. We fail at relationships, we fail at business, we fail at personal goals, we fail at being true to our ourselves. But failure isn't the end unless we let it be.…
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Divorce is often an emotionally and financially painful experience, not just for the couple involved, but for children and wider friends and family. But what if there was a way to end relationships in a kinder way, that helped couples avoid the emotional and financial turmoil of traditional solicitor approaches? In this episode we talk to Kate Daly…
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Recently, you might have seen interviews with icons like Shaun Ryder of the Happy Mondays and Robbie Williams sharing their experiences of andropause. It's great to see high-profile figures discussing this condition, as it affects countless midlife men and their loved ones. But here's the thing – andropause isn't limited to rockstars. This often ov…
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In this episode we’re sharing the importance of a 'realistic' morning routine and the key word here is realistic, not perfect. This episode came about after seeing a post from someone on social media about their daily routine. It had about 30 things on it and we worked out that it would take over four hours to get through, before even starting work…
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In this episode we share the five key learnings from our American Adventure, in particular, how it’s opened us up to new ways of thinking, being and working. The past few weeks have been a real game changer and we hope it inspires you to go outside your comfort zone, create new experiences and live life to the fullest. To find out about The Midlife…
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In the episode we explore enough-ness. When is our best good enough? When are we good enough? And when do we have enough? Not enough-ness is at the core of so much of our unhealthy thinking and behaviours. Striving and pushing to do more, be more and have more, until perhaps we’re forced to stop and take stock. We share our own personal experiences…
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Ever wanted to start your own business, write your own book or develop your own brand? Well have we got a treat in store for you in this episode. We talk to author and coach John Spencer Williams, writer of F*** Work Let's Play and Screw Work Lets Play, about how to be more playful with what you want to do in business, and start having more fun in …
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In this episode we discuss the importance of social connection. This topic sprung from our own realisation of how, as entrepreneurs, we can sometimes feel isolated with our heads down in work. However, recently we’ve been speaking at events and networking and the fulfilment it’s brought has been staggering. This led us to look at some of the resear…
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We’re always being asked what our diet is like. Do we count calories, do we watch our macros, do we eat cake? So in this episode we break down some of the principles we apply to our food and drink, give you some dos and donts, and take you through our typical meals including what time of day we eat them. If you’ve been unsure of what or how to eat,…
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Do fitness trackers help or hinder? Last year, the global fitness tracker market was valued at around $39.5 billion and is forecasted to reach $187.2 billion in 2032. As you can see, it's big business! However, in this episode, we pose the question - do we really need one at all? Does all the data cause overwhelm and make us rely even more heavily …
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In this episode we talk about self commitment, and why we shouldn't underestimate the power of making or breaking promises to ourself. Everything we do or don’t do gives us evidence of who we really are. It literally reinforces our self identity in a negative or positive way. We share why it’s so important to build the muscle of self commitment - i…
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S3 Ep150: Midlife Men's Fashion: Interview with Men's Stylist Sarah Gilfillan of Sartoria Lab
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Fashion and clothes are many middle aged men's nightmare, but getting your style right is crucial not only in making a good impression, but in feeling good about yourself too. In this episode we talk to top men’s stylist Sarah Gilfillan of Sartoria Lab about the do’s and don’ts of midlife men's fashion, faux pas, and dressing for the occasion - whe…
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Jim Rohn famously said that we’re the sum of the 5 people we hang out with the most. But is that really true? In this episode we look at the value of putting yourself in a positive environment aligned with your goals, and dealing with the sensitive issue of those people, places and circumstances that may no longer be aligned with who you are becomi…
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S3 Ep148: Building Wealth & Financial Freedom: An Interview With Entrepreneur Jason Graystone
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Finances...love them or loathe them, it's a necessary part of life that determines how much freedom we get to enjoy in our later years. In this episode we talk to entrepeneur and financial expert Jason Graystone about his own inspiring journey to becoming wealthy, and the steps we should be taking to start building our own financial freedom. It’s n…
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S3 Ep147: Male Vulnerability & Chasing Success: An interview w/ Danny Lee Clark AKA Nitro from Gladiators
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In this episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Danny Lee Clark, otherwise known as Nitro from American Gladiators, which hit our screens in the late 90s. Having watched Muscles & Mayhem on Netflix, we were really touched by Danny’s story and knew he’d inspire, motivate and engage our midlife listeners. We can tell you - he did not disappoint and t…
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In this episode we discuss why we often feel unfulfilled at midlife, because it’s more common than you might think. In fact, for a majority of midlifers, there comes a point when we question our choices and current situation. This can trigger a lot of fear, overwhelm and guilt, but we want to reassure you that this isn’t a time of crisis, but of op…
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How we think is without a doubt, the most important success factor when it comes to our health and happiness. When we focus on shifting our mindset, we release ourselves from the crippling effects of fear, limiting beliefs, self sabotage and the inner critic. We’re able to experience greater self confidence, creativity, peace and positivity and tru…
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Inspired by our own recent social media break on holiday, we wanted to discuss the ever increasing issues around excessive social media use. In this episode we highlight some disturbing stats and the negative impact it has on well-being and relationships, as well as offering some tips to help you reclaim control of your personal usage. With AR and …
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Without us being consciously aware, our values drive how we show up in the world - our personality, our habits, our behaviours, our decisions and priorities. They’re also the measure we use to recognise whether our life is turning out the way we want it to. When how we live our life matches our values, we feel content. When they don’t, we feel as t…
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Our beliefs inform not only our behaviours and our thoughts, but our reality. How many of us are held back from our full potential by the limiting beliefs we created for ourselves as children, in an effort to make sense of the world around us? In this episode we chat to the fantastic and fascinating Shelly Lefkoe of the Lefkoe Institute about the p…
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In this episode we share 6 building blocks to optimal energy, because at midlife, feeling low on energy can be a huge problem. With shifting hormones, life pressures and hectic schedules, it seems as though someone’s pulled the plug from the battery, and we can’t imagine how we’ll ever feel energised again. If that sounds familiar, we’re here to te…
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In this episode we’re joined by Angie Byrd, host of the Midlife Magic and Mayhem podcast and a mentor for midlife women who believes that ageing is not a crisis, it’s a threshold. We deep dive into the area of intimacy and relationships and we know you’re going to find so many nuggets of wisdom and information in this show. To find out more about A…
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We often get asked what books we recommend that have had the biggest impact on our lives. So in this episode we thought we’d round up ten of our most favourite books, spanning psychology, phsycotherapy, philosophy and spirituality. We offer a short review of each and hope you enjoy reading them yourself sometimes soon (if you haven't already!) To t…
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In this episode we talk to journalist and author Ruby Warrington about her new book Women Without Kids - The Revolutionary Rise Of The Unsung Sisterhood. This is a truly amazing conversation, where we dive into what it means to not have children and how it's often deemed by society as sad or selfish. We explore what Ruby calls the Motherhood Spectr…
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The Hero’s Journey, a phrase coined by professor Joseph Campbell, is an incredibly useful tool to identify where we are in our own life stage. It helps make sense of why we may be feeling a certain way, what the next steps could be and offers comfort and faith that success is possible. In this episode, we share our own experiences and encourage you…
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In this episode we talk to Kate Christie - a time management expert, international speaker and best selling author of five books. Kate’s company Time Stylers specialises in helping successful, time poor professionals and business owners manage their time smarter. She is a leading voice on productivity, goal setting and designing your best life. We …
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Let’s talk frankly about the new weight loss jab that seems to be everywhere! An alarming recent Telegraph article included the quote “I’d estimate that at least 50 percent of the over-45’s I know are on Ozempic, Wegovy or Rybelsus" (these are brand names for the weight loss jab). We’re not surprised people are opting for this. We can see the attra…
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In this episode we talk to David Robson, an award winning journalist who’s worked for the BBC, Guardian, Times, Telegraph and Washington Post, about his fantastic book The Expectation Effect. The book delves into the research around how much not only our own, but others beliefs and expectations can shape our reality. We discuss the nocebo and place…
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Life is going to give us a kicking sometimes. Particularly at midlife it can feel like an onslaught, such as navigating careers, finances, maybe divorce and moving home. Unfortunately a lot of it we can't control. But some things we can...such as how we treat ourselves and yet sadly (and understandably), the actions we take often make everything a …
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In this episode we’re thrilled to be joined by best selling author, entrepreneur and midlife wellbeing warrior Liz Earle MBE. We chat to Liz about her fascinating entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind the creation of her midlife wellbeing brand Liz Earle Wellbeing, and the importance of seizing the opportunities of this second part of lif…
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In this episode we chat about why we don’t change. Specifically, why, when we know that we need to change, do we continue to stay stuck where we are? Very often its because the perceived pain of changing is greater than the pain of remaining the same. We dive into the psychology and hopefully offer you the courage and self belief to take a step tow…
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In this episode we share 5 Simple Ways To Drop Your Waistline Without Exercise. A caveat here is that, yes, of course you should be exercising as well! In fact, if you do, you’ll get even better results. But we wanted to emphasise how making these small tweaks will have you feeling and looking better in just 2 to 3 weeks. To find out more about our…
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In this episode we discuss what’s known as the Upper Limit Problem - the phrase coined by the author Gay Hendricks in his fantastic book the Big Leap. We dive into why Claire has experienced this first hand in the last few weeks and how it’s really affected her confidence and self worth. It’s important to share the highs and the lows with our liste…
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In this episode we share the secrets to building lean muscle at midlife AND at the same time losing body fat. People can get very confused about how to do both at the same time…and there is an art to it. But we break it down here in the simplest terms you can start feeling and looking better than ever before. Please remember, if you find the show h…
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In this episode, we discuss what it means to have a healthy body image vs a healthy body, because they are not the same. We share why we feel the body positive movement has a darker, more worrying side, that will lead to a nation with seriously poor health down the line. We feel this is a necessary conversation, because we feel a duty to create awa…
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In this episode we dive into shadow work. What it is, where it comes from and how we can start using it to release the thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that hold us back. We chat to therapist and author, Rod Boothroyd who takes us through shadow work’s archetypes and explains how you can also use the practice in every day life to fully step into yo…
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In this episode we share with you the hormones you perhaps don’t know about at midlife that are crucial to your overall health and happiness. An understanding of these creates awareness and empowers you to take small, easy to implement strategies - in a holistic way. In this episode we dive into each important hormone and give you a take away tip. …
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In this week’s episode, we talk to the legendary Dan Henry. Dan is a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, best selling author and online marketing expert. He joins us on the show to share how he went from a pizza delivery boy to selling online products - one of which made him £1 million from one webinar. He talks about risks, how we can all create this …
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In this episode we each wanted to share 3 things that we stopped doing in our 40s that helped us look and feel better than ever. We know these will resonate with you, because as we know, what we used to do in our 20s and 30s, often no longer works. We stop getting results and stop feeling our best selves. So we can’t wait to dive into this with you…
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In this episode, as we wrap up 2022, we share what we’ve learnt this year. - about our business and ourselves. It’s been quite the journey and we hope it inspires you to remember that you are full of potential and anything is possible. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Here’s to your health and happiness! To join our FREE LIVE Maste…
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In this episode we share our take on the 5 traits of highly successful people. If you wonder why some people seem to reach their potential and some don’t, it’s not magic….it’s the application and focus on certain traits. We absolutely loved recording this episode, because we’ve learnt so much over the past few years in business and personally…and t…
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In this week’s episode we offer 7 tips to staying on track over the festive period. Of course, this time is all about enjoying ourselves and having fun, but what we don’t want, is to be skidding into January feeling sluggish, unhealthy and overwhelmed. So we’ll share strategies that will help you create balance and ensure you feel in control, focus…
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In this episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast, we share a highly empassioned discussion around taking responsibility for our lives. At some point we need to be prepared to look at where we are holding ourselves back. It’s not to say that we shouldn’t be compassionate with ourselves for what we might have endured in the past, but at some point, we …
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Discipline is a super power! As you may have seen we upped sticks from London and moved to Ibiza last weekend. We’re grateful and glad to be here, but one lesson is how much moving to a new place throws out your routine. Which is why after only a couple of days settling in and finding our way around, we doubled down on discipline, and are making su…
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Is it a Midlife Crisis or a Midlife Transition? The truth is - every single one of us goes through changes, challenges and upheavals at this time of our life. If you're feeling this way, you’re not alone and it IS natural to question where you’re at and where you want to be… However, we can shift how we perceive this transitional time. Will we let …
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Another stint on Weight Watchers or Slimming World isn’t what you need. Neither is a new workout plan from an Instagram Influencer. You don’t even need more motivation. In order to create lasting change, what we need is a deeper understanding of why we do what we do. The triggers that create our sabotaging behaviour. The limiting beliefs that keep …
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S3 Ep114: How to approach your GP about the peri/ menopause: Interview w/ Dr Katie Armstrong
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In this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast, we’re joined for the second time by the wonderful Dr Katie Armstrong - GP, and founder of Clinic 51. The previous podcast with Katie was such a hit, as she talked us through the ins and outs of the perimenopause and menopause, as well as HRT…. So we couldn’t wait for her come back for this epis…
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We get asked this question all the time by clients. And it’s important we DO have enough protein in our diet - especially as we age. In this episode we’ll explain why it’s important and give you a tonne of strategies about how to up the levels of protein in your diet. Join our free Facebook Group: The Midlife Mentors Community - where we connect wi…
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On this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast, we’re joined by the lovely Rosie Green - journalist, author and relationship expert. Rosie shares her story of overcoming the breakdown of her marriage and how she managed to rebuild her self worth and confidence. Rosie has some incredibly practical insights and we know you’re going to love thi…
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As we age, fluctuating levels of hormones can impact our digestion and cause side affects like bloating, constipation and gas. As uncomfortable as it can be, there are simple ways we can support our digestive system and therefore reduce the likelihood and frequency of these symptoms. We hope you enjoy! To enquire about The Midlife Method - email us…
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