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In this episode, I’m joined by Anu Verma—certified trauma recovery coach, holistic therapist, and author of Victim to Victor .  Anu’s story is one of courage and resilience. She opens up about her own experience of childhood trauma, the years she spent in survival mode, and how she eventually found the tools to begin her journey of healing and empowerment. Through her work today as a trauma recove...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing. We all do it - particularly women - but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are. When we put the needs of others above our own, we often end up feeling resentful and depleted, which is no good for anyone! In this conver...

This week on Menomorphosis , I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this life stage. Think less “follow this diet” and more “...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how it’s not the big dramatic changes that transform your life… It’s the small habits. How you spend your mornings   How you speak to yourself   What you feed your mind  Who gets your energy—and your access. These small choices might seem insignificant, but they shape your days… and your days shape your life. In this conversation, we unpac...

This week on MENOMORPHOSIS , I’m joined by the wonderful Pia Mailhot-Leichter — author of Welcome to the Creative Club: Make Life Your Biggest Art Project . Pia is a writer, speaker, creative guide, and an all-round permission-giver when it comes to designing a life that feels aligned, courageous, and meaningful. We talk about what it really means to live creatively—not just in art or writing, but...

On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about NSDR - Non Sleep Deep Rest. Similar to meditation or breathwork, NSDR can help take us out of our monkey minds and bring us back into our bodies. It helps take us out of our sympathetic nervous system, and into our parasympathetic nervous system - our ‘rest and digest’ state. So many of us are in a state of stress and anxiety far...

This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined by hypnotherapist Rebecca Donoghue for a powerful, honest conversation about one of the most emotionally charged topics right now: weight loss jabs — and the stories our bodies carry through midlife. This isn’t about shame, and it's definitely not about blame. It’s about awareness . Because the truth is — we don’t reach for food or quick fixes because we...

On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all things holidays. I’ve just come back from a wonderful two-week break in Turkey — and yes, it was wonderful. But we’re also diving into something a little deeper… What does it mean if the only time you feel truly relaxed, calm or happy is when you’re away? Holidays are a beautiful reset, a chance to switch off, change the scenery,...

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Susie Rockwell — GP, menopause specialist, and founder of The Women’s Hormone Clinic. With nearly 40 years of NHS experience and a decade dedicated to hormone health, Dr. Rockwell brings clarity, compassion, and deep clinical wisdom to a topic that so many women still feel dismissed or confused about. I put a call out to my community to ask what the...

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about self-worth — the importance of which cannot be overstated. As Jamie Kern Lima says in her book, Worthy, our self-worth is our ceiling; in other words we will only ever get as far in life as we believe we're worthy of getting. Unlike self-confidence, self-worth truly is an inside job, and not something we can get from anything out...

This week, I’m sharing a special episode from the MENOMORPHOSIS archives—one that’s very close to my heart. This was actually the first ever interview I recorded for the podcast, back in May 2022 , and it’s just as relevant and inspiring today. In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Lou Featherstone , also known as @luinland over on Instagram. Lou is bold, funny, and fiercely real. She shares...

On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the magic that happens outside your comfort zone. Because when you do something that feels a bit uncomfortable? You’re not just edging closer to your dreams and desires—you’re also giving your confidence a serious boost. We’re sharing some of our own stories about times we’ve stepped out of our comfort zones and offering a fe...

Episode Description: If you’ve ever said, “ I know what to do, I just can’t seem to stick to it ” — this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the five gentle-but-powerful shifts that have helped me stay consistent without pushing harder, burning out or beating myself up.  I’ll show you how to build habits that feel safe in your body (not like another pressure), and how to design your routin...

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are discussing a piece that came out recently in The Telegraph, in which Lucy talks about being happily single and childfree. The hate she received in the comments has been mind blowing and there are over 1,200 comments. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation about haters, mindset, and the fear we all have of other people's opinions and judgem...

Have you ever wished for just ten more hours in the day? I know I have! With all the roles we juggle, it’s no wonder so many of us are running on empty. The mental load is real. And when your day-to-day doesn’t bring you joy? That’s burnout waiting to happen. In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Michelle Niemeyer, who shares her story of navigating burnout during a high-pressure legal care...

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into a juicy conversation all about her brand new book Shiny Happy Singles — or Thrive Solo if you're tuning in from the US. We chat about the inspiration behind the book, what it really means to thrive on your own, and why this message is so needed. We also pull back the curtain on the creative process: the messy magic of writing, showing up co...

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...