The Hagnificent Podcast

Mary-Louise chats to Professor Sam Twiselton OBE, a hugely influential education academic who has become one of the most respected voices shaping how we train teachers in the UK. Sam shares how she has managed to quietly overcome imposter syndrome and male dominated environments to realise her vision for a teaching workforce that's well prepared and supported to do the 'incredibly complica...

Mary-Louise chats to Holly Atkins, an actor who's enjoying a self-described "midlife renaissance" after life-changing hypnotherapy, and becoming a single mum after giving birth to her second child. Holly shares how this increased confidence, plus changes in the industry thanks to the #MeToo movement, has seen her career reach new heights - and why she's determined to keep dressin...

Welcome to your next must-listen episode of the Hagnificent podcast, in which our host, journalist Mary-Louise Clews interviews Michelle Porter, a local Lewes hero of hers and an inspirational survivor who has transformed herself in mid-life not just once, but twice: first, after a hormonal breakdown at 40, becoming a mummy blogger praised by Margaret Atwood; and second, pivoting to a teaching car...

Mary-Louise chats to Kate Valentine, a former opera singer superstar, about how she recovered from the devastating impact of an early menopause on her ability to perform at the height of her career. Kate shares how she vowed to make sure no one else has to face being robbed of their whole identity with no support or information. Topics: Menopause, early menopause, opera singing, vocal health, Kate...

Welcome to The Hagnificent Podcast — where we’re on a mission to reclaim the words used to diminish older women. Crone, biddy, witch, HAG....This podcast takes these stereotypes meant to shame and silence us and says: Screw that. We're not going anywhere. We have so much more to say, so much more to shout about, and a fuck of a lot more to give. Join journalist Mary-Louise Clews as she navigates h...