Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark

The other morning when I woke up, I knew something didn’t feel quite right. It had been a while since I’d felt that low so it took me by surprise to the point of sideswipe. If you’ve been listening along for a while you probably realise I’m usually fairly upbeat, but sometimes life throws a few things all at once and I found myself in the swing of moods that so many women experience in perimenopau...

Deciding if or when to have a baby is a big decision for most women. With so many layers attached, there's no black or white answer, and every single woman will have her own unique set of circumstances to take into account. Today’s guest has an incredible story to share on her road to children and the twists and turns that she took in order to get her happy ending. It was after a relationship...

Our guest today is Jess Soto-Ramirez and this conversation sparkles with enthusiasm, inspiration and a genuine edge that shines through. Jess has realised over the years how much of a mind game it can be to be in business and how her experiences have taught her skills to work alongside our mind, rather than against it. Jess is a near and dear friend of mine, which means you can listen in to the co...

The early bird catches the worm, or so they say. Do you have an early morning ritual, or have you always been a night owl? Our guest today has had her fair share of late nights. Yet, as the pandemic hit in its heyday of 2020, she found herself desiring more and more to make a significant change for the better. Jada de Goey Teatino-Climacos’ passion now lies in supporting women to live their fulles...

Our guest on the Podcast today brings a certain energy, passion and purpose to your ears. Marla  Letizia, or Nanny Buddy as she is known to her fans, is 70 years young and relishing in the fact she learned to cook later in life and can see the miracles with fresh eyes and an open heart. Her vision is to bring "Families Home to Themselves" and I believe she is well on the way to achieving...

Goals and dreams are paramount as we enter into our forties and fifties because it can be far too easy to lose sight of what really matters. Goals and dreams give us something to focus on, work towards, feel fulfilled and motivated, break free from limiting beliefs and more importantly redefine what it means to be a woman in midlife. Listen as I think and chat about my own journey through the midl...

In a chaotic and often contentious world, crafting a place of rest and peace for ourselves and our families is more important now than ever before. With an emphasis on the art of homemaking, writer and teacher, Gabi Haberer, encourages mothers to view their role through a Biblical lens while elevating the daily rhythms of life-giving work at home so families find rest, faith, and hope in an unhurr...

As we move into our midlife years, Bec Jakstas believes it’s important not to do too much and as you will hear in today’s episode over the years she has softened into this belief while committing to her own rituals and practices alongside self-compassion. Perhaps easier said than done, however noticing how your body is feeling as you are becoming older is a shift which takes time, practice and con...

I joke in this episode that my guest is like the next Donna Hay, albeit the New Zealand version. And I really do believe that to be true. Jokes aside, it is an absolute privilege to have Vanya Insull join me in conversion for the Podcast today as we chat about food, midlife, entrepreneurship and more. Vanya is a Kiwi food blogger and content creator at VJ cooks where she shares her delicious recip...

I am continually surprised at how much I gain within every single conversation each week for the Podcast. I already believe with every essence that the conversations around midlife are powerful and transformational, yet I am blown away at how much more expansion there is within us, and this weeks guest brings a certain warmth which I definitely appreciate and admire. Peta Borg started her professi...

Our daily choices can have a huge influence on the way we experience and redefine midlife. Today’s guest, Megan Martin, is a university qualified nutritionist who is passionate about supporting women during the menopausal transition by reframing self care so that they can future proof their health and approach a non-diet approach to their health and wellness. She is a wealth of knowledge and under...

Over the years, in this whirlwind of life, many of us have lost touch with who we really are. I know that was definitely my story and the story of so many women that I come across. 30 episodes in, and each episode has inspired and touched me because, like me, these women have decided to make changes. Some big, some small. Each with one small step in front of the other. Ultimately, you can spend yo...

Beauty standards when it comes to media have been a controversial topic of discussion for decades. The representation of a certain type of woman has been evident on screen, in marketing and top of the social media algorithm. Today’s guest was previously a journalist and accidentally found her way into the world of the online at the young age of 41, long before it was an everyday part of our lives....

Within midlife a lot of us are looking to find more worth as a human and shed previous identities we carry through our lives and today’s guest is no different. After a 25-year corporate career, including over ten years in finance and banking, Emma Lagerlow now supports women to transform their worth, wealth and well-being to create fulfilled and abundant lives as a coach. Emma mentors women to shi...

It takes a whole community to educate children who prosper in their life and education is the key to closing the gap. And today’s guest has an inspirational success story about doing exactly that. Llew Mullins is humble and quietly spoken, incredibly talented, hard-working and fiercely determined in all that she does. Llew is the Managing Director of Yalari . A not-for-profit organisation that off...

There is something quite enduring and spectacular about close and cherished friends. And Jo is joined with one of her most cherished friends for today’s episode. Letetia Berthelson shares an incredibly difficult time with us and how it impacted the entire family. Diagnosed with Triple Negative Tumor aka Breast Cancer stage three. Letetia was left wondering: are these the cards that have been dealt...

For many in midlife there is a period of time where you’re responsible for the care of both your ageing parents and your own children - regularly referred to as the sandwich generation. It often means we are caught between two worlds. On the one hand trying to be there for ageing parents who are adjusting to physical, mental, financial changes and on the other also being responsible for their own...

Food is an innate physiological need and what we eat matters, especially in our midlife years and beyond. There is a plethora of information internet wise regarding this topic; including what we should eat, how often, quantities, quality, timing of meals and more. Yet, the importance of food and its nutritional benefits often gets lost in the sheer volume of information and advice we are given. Ou...

When we think of stress it's often associated with big life events such as death, divorce or illness. Yet, in midlife according to the the British Medical Journal one in three perimenopausal women had severe psychological symptoms compared to one in four who had severe physical symptoms such as severe hot flushes. It’s an important topic, to put it lightly and Jess Read joins Jo on the Podcast tod...

In midlife, a good foundation underneath the outer layer is paramount and our guest today knows just the right fit and how to make women feel good, every single day. Cathy Spaulding lives a busy, yet fulfilling life, directing an empowering well-known lingerie brand, Intimo. She is an expert bra fitting specialist, who understands the beautifully diverse range of body shapes, proportions, breast t...

Annette is described as a weaver of words according to the wide world of the internet and the conversation for the Podcast today certainly weaves its way through mystical storytelling, wisdom and an array of topics alongside. With a gypsy as a mother, Annette sought refuge in stories. By the time she was 17 she’d lived in 96 houses.  The books in the library became her best friends and it was...

Nearly all women will experience a change in their body shape during perimenopause and menopause. And the approach that we take in order to accept (or not accept!) the changes is entirely up to us. Melina Bagnato is a qualified Stylist and Colour Analyst and helps women understand, accept and love the body they are in. Listen as Jo and Melina chat about: Growing up in the fashion industry, with re...

For the past couple of years, I’ve chosen a word of the year and it’s really helped me to be more intentional about my thoughts and my actions. If you’re feeling the need for a change, or you’re wanting to improve something, a great way to go into a brand spanking new year is to have a focus word . This has proven to be more successful than resolutions and can really help you to hone in on what yo...

Evolution. A multitude of cumulative changes over time. And Kate Toon is evolving into a better version of herself as she nudges, cuddles and jiggles her way into midlife. Until recent years, Kate’s world has been primarily business and success focused, largely measuring herself through productivity and action. In fact, she has helped more than 10,000 other businesses demystify digital marketing,...

We can never fully anticipate life events which will alter and significantly impact our lives. Kirsten Smith joins in conversation today to chat about a huge life event that was thrown her way in her forties, creating a life now which she never would have imagined possible. In 2015 Kirsten began to lose her eyesight and was diagnosed with the rare condition, IIH  – Idiopathic Intracranial Hyp...