Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark

Over the years, in this whirlwind of life, many of us have lost touch with who we really are. I know that was definitely my story and the story of so many women that I come across. 30 episodes in, and each episode has inspired and touched me because, like me, these women have decided to make changes. Some big, some small. Each with one small step in front of the other. Ultimately, you can spend yo...

Beauty standards when it comes to media have been a controversial topic of discussion for decades. The representation of a certain type of woman has been evident on screen, in marketing and top of the social media algorithm. Today’s guest was previously a journalist and accidentally found her way into the world of the online at the young age of 41, long before it was an everyday part of our lives....

Within midlife a lot of us are looking to find more worth as a human and shed previous identities we carry through our lives and today’s guest is no different. After a 25-year corporate career, including over ten years in finance and banking, Emma Lagerlow now supports women to transform their worth, wealth and well-being to create fulfilled and abundant lives as a coach. Emma mentors women to shi...

It takes a whole community to educate children who prosper in their life and education is the key to closing the gap. And today’s guest has an inspirational success story about doing exactly that. Llew Mullins is humble and quietly spoken, incredibly talented, hard-working and fiercely determined in all that she does. Llew is the Managing Director of Yalari . A not-for-profit organisation that off...

There is something quite enduring and spectacular about close and cherished friends. And Jo is joined with one of her most cherished friends for today’s episode. Letetia Berthelson shares an incredibly difficult time with us and how it impacted the entire family. Diagnosed with Triple Negative Tumor aka Breast Cancer stage three. Letetia was left wondering: are these the cards that have been dealt...

For many in midlife there is a period of time where you’re responsible for the care of both your ageing parents and your own children - regularly referred to as the sandwich generation. It often means we are caught between two worlds. On the one hand trying to be there for ageing parents who are adjusting to physical, mental, financial changes and on the other also being responsible for their own...

Food is an innate physiological need and what we eat matters, especially in our midlife years and beyond. There is a plethora of information internet wise regarding this topic; including what we should eat, how often, quantities, quality, timing of meals and more. Yet, the importance of food and its nutritional benefits often gets lost in the sheer volume of information and advice we are given. Ou...

When we think of stress it's often associated with big life events such as death, divorce or illness. Yet, in midlife according to the the British Medical Journal one in three perimenopausal women had severe psychological symptoms compared to one in four who had severe physical symptoms such as severe hot flushes. It’s an important topic, to put it lightly and Jess Read joins Jo on the Podcast tod...

In midlife, a good foundation underneath the outer layer is paramount and our guest today knows just the right fit and how to make women feel good, every single day. Cathy Spaulding lives a busy, yet fulfilling life, directing an empowering well-known lingerie brand, Intimo. She is an expert bra fitting specialist, who understands the beautifully diverse range of body shapes, proportions, breast t...

Annette is described as a weaver of words according to the wide world of the internet and the conversation for the Podcast today certainly weaves its way through mystical storytelling, wisdom and an array of topics alongside. With a gypsy as a mother, Annette sought refuge in stories. By the time she was 17 she’d lived in 96 houses.  The books in the library became her best friends and it was...

Nearly all women will experience a change in their body shape during perimenopause and menopause. And the approach that we take in order to accept (or not accept!) the changes is entirely up to us. Melina Bagnato is a qualified Stylist and Colour Analyst and helps women understand, accept and love the body they are in. Listen as Jo and Melina chat about: Growing up in the fashion industry, with re...

For the past couple of years, I’ve chosen a word of the year and it’s really helped me to be more intentional about my thoughts and my actions. If you’re feeling the need for a change, or you’re wanting to improve something, a great way to go into a brand spanking new year is to have a focus word . This has proven to be more successful than resolutions and can really help you to hone in on what yo...

Evolution. A multitude of cumulative changes over time. And Kate Toon is evolving into a better version of herself as she nudges, cuddles and jiggles her way into midlife. Until recent years, Kate’s world has been primarily business and success focused, largely measuring herself through productivity and action. In fact, she has helped more than 10,000 other businesses demystify digital marketing,...

We can never fully anticipate life events which will alter and significantly impact our lives. Kirsten Smith joins in conversation today to chat about a huge life event that was thrown her way in her forties, creating a life now which she never would have imagined possible. In 2015 Kirsten began to lose her eyesight and was diagnosed with the rare condition, IIH  – Idiopathic Intracranial Hyp...

Much like Midlife, motherhood isn’t always the rainbows and unicorns and shiny family photos we continually see on TV and in social media. Our featured guest on the Redefining Midlife Podcast is Mary McConville. She is the artist and mum behind the instagram page Growupbrite that offers moms a combination of advice and support for the everyday challenges of motherhood. She uses her experiences in...

At the age of 51, many would be setting their screen savers on the countdown to retirement. However Stefanie has opted to start afresh having almost finished her resident year and still looking at another 3 years of rigorous training before qualifying as a Fellow in the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Stef’s story is a no guts, no glory inspiration to us all. It highlights how knu...

If you’re like me and the majority of women, you probably thought that menopause just happened. Some hot flushes when in your fifties, your period stops and ticked off the list. It’s way more than that and is not only important for women, but also important for anyone who lives with, works with or is in a relationship with a person who has menstrual cycles. Basically, everyone. Listen to Jo explai...

Jen Bowers is now unashamedly flamboyant after spending a lot of time discovering herself and letting go of self-limiting beliefs, however it has not always been the case. Her story hasn’t always been a fairy tale. There have been many ups and downs and twists and turns. Listen to Jens inspirational story as she chats with Jo about: On the other side of divorce and having to pull on big girl panti...

At 42, Kerri Robertson was walking her dog in the park one morning when she suffered a heart attack. The event completely changed her life outlook and that of her 3 children and husband, now learning and living “you’re here for a good time not a long time!”. In this episode of the Redefining Midlife Podcast Jo is joined with self described ambivert Kerri Robertson and her beloved Bernese Mountain...

Jo is joined by Dr Sascha Kowalenko for the Redefining Midlife Podcast today. She is a clinical psychologist of 20+ years experience who is passionately driven to impact generational change by leading women to harness the power of their Mind, Body and Spirit so that they too can maximise their impact in Family, Life, Career and Business. Jo and Sascha have a certain spark, which has been fostered...

October is World Menopause Awareness Month and each year the International Menopause Society has a theme to raise awareness around a specific topic. This year the chosen theme is brain fog and memory difficulties. Knowing more about our brain is key to our health and wellbeing. Listen to Jo in this solo episode as she talks about: What is brain fog and how women’s memory changes in menopause. The...

Imagine a 20 year search in order to answer the question ‘what’s wrong with me?’ This is the journey and experience that today’s guest brings to the conversation alongside her humble and knowledgeable presence. Colette is the first international guest to the Redefining Midlife Podcast and is a Certified Holistic Practitioner as well as a clinical aesthetician. Once she found the solution to her he...

People are quick to share good stories about their life experiences. But, life isn’t always roses for everyone. Melanie has had her fair share of setbacks throughout her life, but she continued to push through and come out stronger after every one. Listen as Jo and Melanie discuss: Growing up in a large family with 8 brothers and sisters. Being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 17. Being...

How prepared are you for the next event or stage in your life? Do you prepare for a big speech at work days or weeks in advance? What about your health, do you prepare your mind and body for success to go through a major change? When did you start thinking about menopause, perimenoupase and all that it involves? Alex Robinson went through menopause at a much earlier age than most women. This led h...

There are many similarities between kids cooking in the kitchen and the adventure of entrepreneurship. Responsibility, exploration, confidence, comprehension and encouragement to name a few. Beth Hudson omits these qualities and more in her approach to her entrepreneurial adventure, Kids Love to Cook . Listen as Jo and Beth expand your imagination as to what is possible for your future and talk ab...