Discovery Corner

Hot outside AND inside? Claire Melvin explains what perimenopause does to your body in a heatwave, and what to pack in your cool bag to get through it.

Is your summer in danger of being as busy and overwhelming as the rest of the year? In this episode of Discovery Corner, mindset and life coach Claire Melvin invites you to pause, check in with yourself and pack your beach bag for summer that feels great.

You are the gardener of your life. Claire Melvin explores what it really takes to grow and why staying still isn't as safe as we think. 

Feeling overwhelmed? Claire Melvin shares a compassionate, practical guide to decluttering your home this spring, and why a tidier space means a clearer mind.

Have you been waiting for the right moment to make a change? The right time to begin that thing you keep putting off? In this episode of Discovery Corner, life coach Claire Melvin explores why there is no such thing as a 'perfect moment' and why right now, in the stirring energy of early spring, is as good a time as any to begin. Claire talks about what emerging really means for women in midlife —...

To coincide with Valentine's Day and the month of love, I'm joined by Dating and Relationship Coach, Sibylle Ansley for an honest conversation on finding love in midlife.  Discover how to navigate dating in your 40s and 50s with confidence - from rebuilding self-worth to meeting the right partner for you, with clarity and intention.

In this conversation, Claire is joined by financial coach Elsa Dale to explore money mindset, confidence and the emotional side of finances. Together they discuss why money feels overwhelming, how childhood beliefs shape our habits, and why maths skills don't determine financial success. Learn how to budget without shame, rethink debt, and rewrite your money story at any age. This empowering episo...

In this festive episode, I'm joined by lifestyle blogger and author April J Harris for a warm, uplifting conversation about slowing down, finding joy, and creating meaningful moments during the holiday season. We explore mindful living at Christmas, embracing simple traditions, reducing stress, and choosing presence over perfection. April shares heartfelt stories, practical tips, and gentle encour...

The holidays can feel overwhelming when you're estranged from family — full of pressure, grief, guilt and complicated emotions. In this episode, I share my own estrangement story, the challenges Christmas can bring, and the mindset shifts, boundaries and rituals that have helped me create a season that feels peaceful and supportive. Your Christmas doesn't have to look like anyone else's. You're al...

As the nights draw in, I'm joined by Anne Shaw (Executive Director, Transport for West Midlands) and Nick Gazzard (Founder, Hollie Gazzard Trust) to talk about  women's safety — on public transport, in daily life, and beyond. We cover Hollie's legacy, the Hollie Guard app, safer transport design, and how cultural change can protect future generations.

In this very first episode of Discovery Corner ® , I sit down with Tracy, who was just one month away from retirement when she received a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis. Together, we talk about the shock of that moment, how she navigated her treatment and recovery, and what life looks like for her now that she's all clear. Tracy shares honestly her experience, how she's slowly beginning to...

This 'mini discovery' is about how September is a great month for a mini reset – there are still 4 months left of 2025 and the possibilities to end it in a different place are up to you.

Discovery Corner launches in September 2025. In Episode Zero, host, and mindset coach Claire Melvin introduces herself and shares what the podcast will be about.