Honestly, Carly

The midlife wellness space is loud - especially in January. Supplements, experts, protocols, promises… everyone seems to have an answer. And if you’ve ever felt confused, sceptical or quietly overwhelmed by it all, this episode is for you. In this honest conversation, I break down what’s real, what’s questionable, and how midlife women can become more discerning without feeling pressured, panicked...

If you’re feeling slightly overwhelmed by all the New Year noise already, this episode is for you. January has a habit of turning the volume right up. Reset. Recommit. Smash it. Go again. And for women who like to do things properly, that pressure can tip very quickly into doing far too much, far too soon 🫠 In this episode, we talk about why the real issue in January isn’t motivation, but overcor...

Before You Write Yourself Off Until January – Listen to This! This week’s episode is a little different. Think voice-note, rather than broadcast! I recorded it knowing that for many midlife women, the run-up to Christmas is a tricky time. You’re still doing the all the things. And then some. It might also feel like it takes more effort than it used to and this isn't your imagination. In this mini...

This week, we’re time-travelling. Sort of 😉. I’m looking ahead to 2026 and sharing the midlife fitness trends I know are going to shape how women over 40 train, feel, move and make decisions next year. Not because I’m a trend-chaser (you know me better than that), but because after nearly 11 years in this industry - and a LOT of Google Alerts landing in my inbox every day -  I’ve seen what a...

This week, I’m joined by my very first guest - and what a guest she is!   Sports therapist for over 20 years, certified running coach, university lecturer and all-round queen of movement, Danielle Garfoot joins me to unpack the aches, pains and niggles that seem to creep up just as we hit midlife - and what we can actually do about them. We go deep into: Whether women really are more prone to...

Just call me the fun sponge (no, not really 😉) In this episode of the Honestly Carly Podcast, I’m getting into something that’s been coming up again and again with the women I work with - and that I’ve experienced myself: Why can’t I handle alcohol like I used to? If you’ve noticed your tolerance has dropped, your hangovers last forever, or that one glass of wine wrecks your sleep, you are not im...

If you’re a woman wondering “Is this... perimenopause?” then this is the episode you need in your ears. In this week’s episode Carly unpacks the most common (and confusing) question she hears from midlife women: “How do I actually know if I’m in perimenopause?” With warmth, honesty and a hefty dose of myth-busting, Carly shares: What perimenopause really is (and why you can still be having regular...

You’re not imagining it. If you're a woman over 40, chances are, your belly  has  changed. And no - it’s not because you’ve “let yourself go” or need another app telling you to track your macros and count your calories. In this week’s episode of  Honestly, Carly , we delve into what’s  really  going on with midlife belly fat - and why the usual generic advice around losing...

Feeling pulled in 12 directions by suggestions to “do Reformer Pilates/lift heavy/run a marathon/walk everywhere”? Same. We're over-complicating exercise for women over 40s and nobody has the time or energy for it. In this episode we cut through the noise with an evidence-based, midlife-friendly blueprint: the three essentials your week actually needs; how to avoid the scattergun trap ; when to le...

You know that feeling when everything’s ticking along nicely - workouts going well, meals vaguely balanced, smug morning walk energy - and then life happens? Half-term. Deadlines. Broken boilers. Teenagers. Parents. The lot. In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason so many smart, capable midlife women struggle to stick to healthy habits (hint: it’s not lack of willpower or knowledge)....

When your trusted routine suddenly stalls in midlife, it’s not you - it’s the strategy.  In this episode, Carly explains why “doing more” backfires in midlife, how to stop the scattergun fixes (a cupboard full of supplements, anyone?), and the simple plan: tune in, audit stress, and polarise your training (hard vs easy) so workouts start working again. Carly unpacks the classic midlife s...

Let's tackle the midlife myth head-on: “Am I beyond help?”. From creaky knees and constant tiredness to the “good for your age” narrative, this episode unpacks why you are not broken, why it’s not too late, and how small, consistent choices (plus a kinder mindset) create big change. We’ll look at how the cultural script around older women ("she looks amazing for 45") messes wit...

In this episode of Honestly, Carly, we zoom out from the “it’s just your hormones” narrative and look at the full picture of midlife physiology.  Yes, oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone are changing - but so are your stress loads, recovery capacity, sleep, and the cumulative “patchwork quilt” of your life (and don't we know it?). Carly explains in plain English how the hormone roll...

Welcome to the very first episode of Honestly, Carly! Today, Carly's sharing her own midlife story - from confident (maybe even a bit cocky?) PT and keen runner who thought she had it all figured out, to realising something had shifted. Slower recovery, recurring niggles and unexpected weight gain around the middle despite “doing everything right.”  This show exists to share those honest...

Welcome to Honestly, Carly - the truth about being strong, sane and seen in midlife. In this introductory trailer, meet your host, Carly Corrigall, lawyer turned PT and fitness coach, who's on a one-woman mission to show you that midlife isn't a moment to shrink, fade, or fall off the edge of your own priority list. Honestly, Carly… is your weekly reset button - a straight-talking podcast where we...