Midlife & Beyond Conversations

Over 50s relationships specialist, Sue Plumtree, talked to me about finding her soul mate in her seventies and how she has draws on her. own experience in her coaching practice. Sue's latest book:  Open Your Heart: The 7 secrets of strong and loving relationships is available on Amazon You can buy Sue's Autobiography,  Dancing with the Mask: learning to love and be loved on her website: www.sueplu...

In this episode, Jane McCourt, of "The McCourt Method" describes how serious illness and a desire to avoid surgery drove her to find alternative ways to heal, through diet. Find out more about Jane and her Clean up your Life Programme   NB: The sound quality in this recording is not as good as normal. I believe that it is "listenable to" so I've gone ahead as Jane's story is fascinating. Thank you...

In this episode, Emma Soos of The Women's Health clinic describes some of the problem women can experience at various life stages and how NuV Vaginal Non-surgical Laser treatment can help. About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this tra...

Coach Jo Thackwray talks with me about the value of coaching, and how she is enjoying spreading positivity as a host on Inspire Radio . About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are experiencing lead to?   I'm Jo Blackwe...

It was seeing her mum not know where to turn when looking after her grandpa that prompted Jessica to do something about it. She joined forces with her friend, Nancy, and together they started ElWell, an online hub dedicated to supporting people as they look after their ageing parents. They're passionate about improving quality of life as people get older, and their topics include independent livin...

Sam Palmer of Midlife Makeover joins me to talk about thickening waistlines, sugar cravings and her 60 day online health and fitness transformational program, Move over Menopause! I have taken Sam's course and can whole-heartedly recommend it - and Sam - to help you get on track with health and fitness as you move through the peri-menopause years. I am delighted that she has agreed to join  About...

A Midlife Movement Podcast first - our first male interviewee, Musician, Filmmaker and Producer, Dan Blackwell is Jo's son. They met on the family sofa to discuss how Vision, Planning, Visualisation and Self Belief drove Dan to take his 4bar Collective project to Kabul and Jerusalem - solo. And how his exploits. provided the inspiration for the creation of The Midlife Movement, Find out more about...

Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher, Judith Hanson, has been a supporter of the Midlife Movement from the start so I was delighted when she accepted my invitation to talk about her new STOP SMOKING NOW course which goes live this month. If you have been thinking of giving up to reduce your risk of complications if you catch coronavirus, this is a great way to get help. We also talked about role...

My Guest this week is Performance Poet, Kezzabelle Ambler. Kezzabelle's latest book & cd are called 'Permission To Speak' available from www.kezzabelle.co.uk Her 'Weaving Words' creative writing workshops can be booked for festivals or events. Contact Kezzabelle. by email:   info@kezzabelle.co.uk or via her website. About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be m...

IT Consultant, Trainer and. Coder, Georgina, is passionate. about encouraging other women to consider a career in technology. Checkout her club, Girls Code for would-be coders which has recently been taken online -  a move that was promoted by the current pandemic but which has had the fortuitous result off enabling more women, no matter where they are in the world, to explore what a career as a w...

The Midlife Movement, in conjunction with Founder, Portrait Photographer Jo Blackwell, recently completed a project where women 40 plus were photographed without their make-up. On International Women's Day, 2020, at the resultant Exhibition and Book launch, we released a film featuring the 52 women who had taken part.  In it, we asked them the question: "How do you feel about growing older?" You c...

Friends, Philippa and Anu, travelled together to take part in the Face it, Own it! Portrait Project. I asked them to chat with me about their experience beyond menopause. About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are exp...

Graphic Designer, Trudie, took the leap into self employment when she realised that, whilst she had successfully climbed the Corporate ladder, it was propped against the wrong wall! Trudie helps businesses define their values and create clear branding messages. She has just launched an DIY Branding online course for start ups called "Brand on a Shoestring". www.brandonashoestring.com   About the M...

Carol and I talk about body confidence, the fruitlessness of diets and how to empower ourselves in midlife. Find out more about Carol and her body positivity programmes.   About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are ex...

Designer, Writer and Wellness devotee, Shiree Segerstrom shares her love of home design and her tips for creating space for self care. Find out more about Shiree's work on her website and her "Joy of Nesting" blog.  About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisi...

There are many reasons for chronic exhaustion. Dr Green talks to me about how we can support the function of our adrenal glands. Dr Green can be contacted by email: drsgreenrx@outlook.com The book she mentions, by Dr James Wilson, can be purchased on Amazon About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife wome...

Jane Lewis campaigns to educate and inform about women's vaginal health post-menopause, a hugely important subject that needs to lose its taboo status. In this episode, Jane explains the importance of knowing what is normal and what to do if you notice changes - including repeated urinary tract infections. Essential Buy: Jane's book on Amazon here. You can follow Jane on Instagram   About the Midl...

Philippa talks about the role of oxidation in the ageing process and how we can "bio hack" our bodies with nutrigenomics.  About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone and somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are experiencing lead to?   I'm Jo Blackwell, a photogr...

Clair is a Weight Loss Mindset Coach - helping women get to the root cause of over eating. In this episode, Clair shares her own story with us and sheds a little light on why we overeat.  "I help women in midlife learn how to love their relationship with themselves and find freedom around food so that they can end emotional eating and lose weight for good." You can find out more about Clair's work...

In this episode, Laurel O'Sullivan shares with us how she uses astrology to help her clients navigate change. A former Lawyer, Laurel calls herself a "soulful pragmatist". You can find out more about her work here: www.laurelosullivancoaching.com   About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling...

For this week-before-Christmas podcast, I asked my sisters, Sally and Caroline, to chat with me about memories of our childhood Christmases in the sixties and seventies.  Wishing you the kind of Christmas that makes your heart happy. x   About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alo...

Elizabeth tells us how she recovered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome step by small, consistent step. By putting self care first,  she is able to manage her condition and live a life more aligned to her values, something she now tea he's other women as the Female Success Coach. You can read Elizabeth's story, together with many others, in the book " Believe you can Live a Life you Love at 50 plus"  ...

Consulting Pharmacist, Dr Green and I talk frankly about the fluctuations in sex drive we can all experience, and what can be done to help when our libido leaves the building. I must confess, I come from a background where we didn't even have proper names for our intimate areas, so I hope you can forgive my irreverence when I fumble around for my words! I hope this chat helps anyone listening who...

Author, Broadcaster and Blogger, Suzi Grant is embracing the third age of her life and living it to the full!  In this conversation, Suzi describes how, after a successful and glamourous TV career, retirement was never really on the cards - she has too much to do!  Suzi Grant is an Author, Broadcaster & Founder of Alternative Ageing : a successful blog for the Over50s.  After a career in TV, R...

Retired doctor, Jane Durston shares her own experience of workplace stress and depression and how she now helps others recognise and recover from burnout.   Find out more about Jane and the services she offers on her website: www.yourlifebalancedoctor.com About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.   Like all transitions, midlife can be messy and sad and glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women...