Liberté - Free to Be

Following last weeks conversation I invited Claire Hurs t to delve even deeper. Claire is the founder of the Rebalance Academy , providing professional support for practitioners and business. Claire shares her personal journey through menopause, explores the complexities of hormonal changes, and offers practical advice on managing menopause naturally. Discover how understanding your body can trans...

Menopause can feel like losing yourself, but what if it’s actually the start of finding who you really are? I’m joined by menopause coach Emma Neville, who shares her experience of early menopause following a diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) at 40. We talk honestly about the shock, the grief, the loss of confidence and the moment things begin to shift. This is a conversation abou...

What makes someone wake up one morning and buy a model village? Rachel Hill is an entrepreneur, businesswoman, and owner of Bondville Model Village on the Yorkshire coast. She built her first business from the ground up, growing a childcare company over 16 years from just two children on roll to 4 separate sites with 800 families on roll and employing 85 staff.  She successfully sold it in 2023. ...

I had the pleasure of talking with Sally Gunnell about her journey from being an elite athlete to navigating life after retirement. Sally is still the only woman to hold the World, Olympic, European, and Commonwealth Gold Medals  at the same time, a phenomenal acheievement. We discussed the importance of mindset, body image, motherhood, and the challenges women face in maintaining health and fitne...

This week I'm joined by the brilliant Danielle,Broadbent , a broadcaster, body confidence coach and campaigner, and someone whose energy is as uplifting as it is grounding. From the moment we met a couple of years ago, I knew we shared the same passion for helping women feel more at ease in themselves and this conversation really reflects that. Danielle opens up about her journey with body con...

This week I’m joined by Alicia Kite , a fashion industry veteran and resilient entrepreneur, about her inspiring journey from success to bankruptcy and back, her innovative shapewear brand, and her insights on confidence, self-love, and continuous learning.  Key  topics Alicia Kite's journey in the fashion industry Resilience through bankruptcy and rebuilding Innovative shapewear that feels li...

Some conversations just leave you smiling the whole way through, and this was definitely one of them. In this week's episode I’m joined by the wonderful Ami Yeasmin @ami_bisbrooke_artisans . If you already follow Ami online, you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say she brings so much joy into the world. Her energy is infectious. But behind that joy is a story of resilience, heartbreak, healing a...

This week I’m reflecting on my powerful conversation with Mina and honestly, there was so much food for thought. Mina Kumari is a body-inclusive confidence coach and personal stylist who helps women embrace their bodies, build confidence, and feel truly free in their own skin. Her work spans one-on-one coaching, transformative talks, and practical styling advice — all aimed at helping women feel e...

What happens when you say yes to something that terrifies you? This week on the podcast, Lise Thorne @walking_this_way and I talk about saying yes before you feel ready, body acceptance, money confidence, and why women must stop staying small. I'm joined by refreshingly honest content creator Lise Thorne , who is also the founder of The Money Conversation and Welcome Home Project , to talk about r...

“ Hot Flash ” is the talk of Yorkshire right now. It isn’t just a romantic comedy about menopause… it actually feels like a real shift in seeing midlife women being seen on screen.  Because how many times have we seen women at this stage of life properly represented on screen?  Writer and producer Jan Birley has created something that feels real. Real women. Real stories. Not glossy. Not pretendin...

This series is all about sharing women that inspire me and also bring me joy. This week I'm joined by the brilliant Sophia Cook , creator, bringing midlife in colour. Mum at 40, movement, home, figuring it out as she goes.  We talk honestly about confidence as something you  work at , not something you either have or don’t. Sophia shares her story of loss, reinvention, motherhood, body image,...

This week I'm joined by Katie Isle s-award-winning wedding celebrant, model, content creator and the woman behind Unfinished Katie . I first met Katie back in 2018, modelling together later in life, and this conversation feels like a long-overdue catch-up between two women who have said  yes  to change more than once. Katie talks honestly about confidence, visibility, reinvention, and why feeling...

Fiona Lambert on Ageism, Reinvention & Why Women Are Far From Invisible After 60 In a society where age is too often mistaken for irrelevance,  Fiona Lambert   is powerfully rewriting the narrative. In this inspiring episode, Fiona—one of the UK fashion industry’s most influential figures—shares her extraordinary journey of reinvention, confidence, and purpose after 60. After a 37-year career...

I couldn’t be happier to introduce my first guest on the new series. Join me as I have an honest and thought-provoking conversation with former international model turned sleep and wellness coach, Alexandra Leigh . The conversation dives deep into Alex's journey from the glamorous yet challenging world of modelling to her current role as a wellness mentor. Alex shares her experiences of strugg...

Welcome back to  Liberté – Free to Be  ✨ This is the first episode of Series8, Liberté-Free to Be podcast since taking a break in 2024. In this episode I've taken some time to reflect on my journey so far and the importance of authenticity. Sharing my honest experience of overcoming comparison, the significance of body confidence, and the value of community and collaboration among women. Alon...

  When menopause enters the conversation, it's often spoken about in whispers or left unspoken altogether, especially when it comes to opening the conversation with the men in our lives.  Niki Woods is a peri/menopause educator and coach of midlife professional women and is bringing a refreshing candour to the topic as she discusses her book, "A Man's Guide to Menopause,".  As a...

The idea that life slows down as we get older is one of the biggest myths we’re taught. In this episode of Liberté – Free to Be, I’m joined by Emma Sayle , founder of the global sexual empowerment brand Killing Kittens , for an honest, thought-provoking conversation about female sexuality, confidence, desire and liberation later in life. Emma launched Killing Kittens in 2005 after recognising a gr...

An inspiring conversation celebrating women over 60, positive aging, menopause, and sex after 60, featuring Glorious Broads redefining life beyond midlife. I love being part of the midlife community—but I’m equally inspired by the women in their 60s, 70s and beyond who are paving the way forward for us all. These women are redefining what it means to age, and their stories remind us that life afte...

Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear, unable to make the leap towards the life you truly desire?   Today's podcast features Heidi Fossali , life coach and author of " Frightened to Fabulous ," where she recounts the pivotal moments of leaving an unhappy marriage and the resilience it took to rebuild her life as a single mother abroad. Her journey isn't just a story of personal vi...

Have you ever pondered the threads that stitch together the story of our lives with the clothes we wear?  Tee Gray, whose roots in Leeds’s historic fashion industry, blossomed amidst the vibrant fashion and clubbing scene of 80's London, takes us on an eclectic journey. As we traverse the city's evolving music and fashion landscape, Tee's transformation from psychiatric nursing to a cr...

Ever wondered how a melody can lift spirits or a chorus can heal hearts? Join us as I welcome back the remarkable Sophie Garner , whose voice and vision are transforming lives through the power of singing. Sophie first joined the podcast in 2020 (Ep.57) and has been on a non-stop mission since we last spoke. Sophie shares her journey since 2020, from empowering corporate executives with song to fa...

Step into a world where art meets activism as we chat with Freda Shafi , the extraordinary British South Asian artist, food writer, vlogger, and newly published author of ' Suitorland' . She shares her journey of personal evolution, standing tall against the winds of challenge and societal norms. Her novel pulls back the curtain on the lives of South Asian women growing up in West Yorkshir...

Valentine’s Day can stir up a whole mix of emotions. For some, it’s a celebration of love. For others, it can highlight pressure, loneliness, or unanswered questions about relationships and desire later in life. In this episode of Liberté – Free to Be, I’m joined by one of the UK’s leading relationship experts, Kate Taylor , to talk honestly about dating over 40 and 50, love, sex, menopause, divor...

My heart is always full of joy when Siobhan Murphy ‚ aka @InteriorCurve to the design world‚ steps into a room, her presence is a brilliant burst of colour and confidence. Siobhan joins me to share her story, from childhood sketches to her celebrated status as a successful interior designer, best-selling author and body confidence activist. Siobhan's journey through the BBC'S ' Interio...

I can't wait to share the new Liberté-Free to Be series with you and we go live next Tuesday 30th. I have a stellar line up of amazing guests all with a story to tell. I am excited to be launching the new You Tube show too! https://bit.ly/libertefreetobeshow I've had the pleasure of connecting with women from all over the world and I am constantly left feeling uplifted by their stories, th...