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Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis — it can be a genuine metamorphosis. In this episode, I’m not talking about just surviving menopause. I’m talking about moving through it with more ease, clarity, and actual calm. You’ll hear a segment from a training I recently ran, where I shared seven essential habits that helped me feel more like myself again — and can do the same for you. They’re rooted in...

On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about perspective. The way we see and feel about life is largely about the lens we’re looking through - because two people with exactly the same circumstances can have two wildly different experiences of life. So the question is: how do we take off the negative glasses, and replace them with a more rosy pair? It starts with awareness, a...

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Laura Lambe —Menopause Practitioner, Nutritionist, and founder of Menopause Mastery and The Menopause Lab . Laura has supported hundreds of women through menopause using a results-driven, evidence-based approach—and she’s here to share why every menopause symptom is treatable , whether you’re using HRT or not. We dive into the real, often overlooked dri...

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about three truths about other people (taken from @melrobbins) that can totally transform your peace of mind. We explore why trying to change someone never works, and why there’s no point getting mad at them when they’re not who you want them to be. We also discuss how much freedom there is in accepting people exactly as they are, not as you w...

What if everything you’ve believed about aging is wrong? This conversation with former West End performer Dan Metcalf and author of his book Born Superhuman will have you rethinking what’s actually possible for your energy, vitality, and future. Dan has survived and thrived through childhood asthma, career-ending injury, and even partial brain death. He now teaches a revolutionary approach to well...

On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about glimmers. We explain what glimmers are (and how they’re the opposite of triggers), why they matter, and how you can start spotting them in your everyday life. We hope you find something useful, and even a little bit inspiring, in here. Love Polly & Lucy xx Download 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to c...

You’re productive. You’re high-functioning. You get stuff done. But when it’s finally time to rest? You can’t. Your brain is busy, your body’s tense, and you end up scrolling your way into another restless night. In this episode, I’m diving into what’s really going on when you can’t switch off — even when you’re beyond exhausted.  We’ll explore: Why rest feels uncomfortable (even when your body is...

On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about getting stuck in negativity and how the words we speak out into the world really matter. Everyone loves a good moan, but do you ever find yourself telling the same story over and over again? Whilst it may feel good to complain and rant in the moment, it’s not actually doing us any favours if we keep repeating the same negative stori...

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Lisa McFarland — a relationship coach whose honesty, warmth, and deep wisdom will stay with you long after the conversation ends. Lisa shares her personal journey of navigating challenges in her marriage — a relationship that began when she and her husband were teenagers. As life got busier and their connection frayed, they chose to seek help rather th...

This week on Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of energy hygiene. Given that we’re 99.9% energy, it’s vital that we’re protecting and preserving our own. We unpack what energy hygiene actually means, explore the subtle and not-so-subtle ways our energy can be drained, and share simple ways to keep your energy field clear and protected. We hope there’s something in here...

What if the parts of you you’ve spent a lifetime hiding, the quietness, the sensitivity, the urge to shrink, were never weaknesses at all? In this episode, I share my personal story of how I’ve navigated shyness over 51 years. From childhood moments that wired me to retreat, to Instagram Lives that stretched every edge of my nervous system. This is the journey of reclaiming a new kind of power, on...

On today’s Thursdays Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about 8 ways to raise your vibration. Our energy matters. And it is powerful in terms of creating our realities. So raising our vibration on a regular and consistent basis is hugely important. Lucy and I discuss simple and effective ways to shift out of those low vibes and into higher ones like joy and gratitude. We hope you’ll find something u...

Does your relationship with food feel more complicated than it probably should?  Why does body image feel so fragile—especially in midlife? And why, oh why, do the "perfect" plans never seem to work? In this week's episode of Menomorphosis , I'm joined by Elizabeth Dall , certified women's nutrition and behaviour change coach, to untangle the messy relationship many of us...

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how to create a life you don’t feel the need to escape from. Ever catch yourself counting down to the weekend or living for your next holiday? You’re not alone - so many of us slip into that ‘just get through it’ mode. But what if, instead, you could shift your perspective and find ways to enjoy every day, rather than wish so many of the...

Have you ever felt like everything you’re doing is just… off? Like you’re showing up, ticking the boxes, but the joy, the ease, the you of it all has gone a bit quiet? In this episode, I’m sharing my own recent experience of feeling misaligned, of ignoring those little nudges, and how that disconnection can ripple through everything, from creativity to confidence. If you’ve been feeling a bit lost...

On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about AI. We chat about how we’re both using AI (specifically the free version of ChatGPT), and how we’re finding it useful in our businesses; we also share how we both use it like a virtual assistant, asking it to perform various tasks for us as we would if it was an actual assistant. Whether you love it or hate it, AI is happening and w...

What if your menopausal symptoms aren’t problems to be fixed, but messages from your body guiding you towards a healthier, more empowered version of yourself?  In this episode of MENOMORPHOSIS , we’re joined by Carrie Levine, a functional medicine practitioner and certified nurse midwife with over 20 years of experience in women’s healthcare. Carrie has a unique approach to midlife health - she he...

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about pets. We share how our own pets bring us so much joy and explore why animals can be such healing additions to our lives. We chats about how pets can help regulate our nervous systems, bring us back to the present moment, and lift our mood on the days we need it most. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Love Polly & Lucy xx Downloa...

💫 In this solo episode, I share the real reason mornings matter—and how reclaiming that first hour of the day can transform everything else. No rigid rules. Just honest, practical ideas to help you build a morning that feels like yours. ✨ Tune in to learn: Real-life strategies for making time—even when time feels scarce Why your morning routine might just be the missing link in your wellbeing jo...

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, we’re talking all about Lucy! Last week, we delved into my business and offerings, so this week we’re doing the same with Lucy's. Lucy talks all about her podcast, Thrive Solo, her membership, also called Thrive Solo, and her new book, Shiny Happy Singles, which comes out on 19th June. (The US version, Thrive Solo, comes out on 24th June.) If you’re in the UK...

This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Theresa Lear Levine - author, podcast host, EFT Master Practitioner, certified hypnotherapist, and founder of Becoming More Me . Theresa’s work is all about helping high-achieving women, especially those navigating ADHD, reconnect with their truest, most empowered selves, so they can live from a place of calm, clarity, and confidence. Her book Becoming More M...

On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into the work I (Polly) do and discuss the topic of breathing. Yes, we are all breathing all of the time but the question is how are you breathing? We explore why so many of us aren’t breathing as efficiently as we could be, why that really matters, and how it could be affecting your energy, stress levels, and overall wellbeing. We also chat...

We all have that thing. The dream we keep shelving. The habit we mean to start. The goal that always seems just out of reach. In this episode, we’re getting real about why it’s so hard to take action - and how to finally move past the procrastination and overwhelm that keeps us stuck. I’m diving into the real power of consistency - not in the flashy, hustle-hard kind of way, but in the gentle, ste...

In this powerful episode, I chat to the incredible Star Monroe, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Master Life Coach, and mentor for bold, brilliant women over 40.  Star has lived many lives—battling addiction, toxic relationships, people-pleasing, and relentless achievement-seeking—only to rise stronger each time. She doesn’t just teach transformation; she embodies it. Star gets raw about the deep condi...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about knowing your ‘why’. When it comes to doing anything difficult in life, whether that be building a business or running a marathon, knowing your why can make the difference between doing the thing and not doing it. When we connect with the deeper reasons for doing something, and come back to those reasons, we’re far more likely to stay on tr...