The Midlife Mentors

Send us Fan Mail The body positive movement. In this episode we explore just how positive it really is. And whether it's gone too far the other way. This a potentially controversial one but we feel we have a moral obligation to speak out.  We’re in the business of helping people be as healthy and happy as they can possibly be - so we’re telling it as it is. We'd love to support you so pl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, James is flying solo as he talks to therapist and author James Hawes about the emotional lives of men.  What we keep hidden and why, and what we can do manage our emotions more successfully and be more open. We also discuss communication in relationships and how both partners can play a role in facilitating both happier, more fulfilling experiences and increased i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore why, at midlife, it's incredibly common to no longer trust ourselves, the decisions we make, or our ability to follow through on goals. We have experienced many 'failures' by this point in our lives and therefore, have become full of self doubt. We reveal in more detail what's really going on and how to move past the lack of self tru...

Send us Fan Mail Less is more - music to many midlifers ears. But it's true. So many of you are doing too much. Physically, mentally and emotionally and in this episode we reveal why and how you'll actually get more from life, when you do less. We hope you enjoy!  And please do join our FREE facebook group - The Midlife Mentors Community. It's a place where we provide content, works...

Send us Fan Mail Tomorrow we go into another national lockdown in England. We felt compelled to record this as we know many of you will be in need of some support, guidance and tips on how to navigate the coming weeks - physically, mentally and emotionally.  We're not all in the same boat no - but we're in the same storm.  We're here for you. And please do make sure you join our fre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore why diets truly can be making you fat.  Although we understand how addictive the yo yo diet trap can be, at midlife you're doing your body and mind more harm than good.  You can no longer get away with treating yourself this way if you wish to live a long and happy life. So - it's time to reinvent healthy eating and create a better relationship...

Send us Fan Mail You’re doing great. You’re all in. But somehow, you push down hard on the brakes. In this episode we talk about why you keep stopping, why it’s really unhelpful to your inner critic and the things you can do to move forward and... STOP STOPPING! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did - and apologies in advance for the 'toe' hilarity! If you'd love to connect with us...

Send us Fan Mail Are you in a funk? Spinning out of control - with no idea how to get yourself back on track? You're not alone...especially in these crazy, uncertain, ever shifting times. In this episode we talk about the importance of routine in regaining control and self confidence - so you can feel more connected, aligned and excited about life again. We hope you enjoy it! We're invit...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was recorded at the same time as a workshop for our free five day mid life kick start challenge. We discuss why resistance to change shows up, how it manifests in self sabotage and procrastination and most importantly - how to move through it so you STOP STOPPING yourself from reaching your goals and dreams. We love sharing this information and we know you'll fin...

Send us Fan Mail This is part of 2 of the hormones talk we did on one of our virtual retreats. We cover the female cycle and wrap up with some further insights into hormones at midlife.... We hope you enjoy it! To join our FREE five day Midlife Kickstart Challenge (starting 24th August) - click HERE Support the show Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and...

Send us Fan Mail We ran this live workshop on our recent virtual retreat. We cover the role of hormones and how to work with them to optimise your results. It'll be in two parts - so watch out next week for the follow up. Support the show Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads o...

Send us Fan Mail You want to make a change so badly. And you’re ready to try really, really hard to get it.  Well this short and sweet episode will reveal why TRYING in itself is the road block to success and fulfilment.  We hope you enjoy it. To receive an invite to our next live virtual fitness & wellbeing retreat: https://cutt.ly/DyGhCqx Support the show Please remember, if you find the sho...

Send us Fan Mail Apologies to listeners. The wrong file was uploaded on Friday. Tech mistake our end! We hope you enjoy..... Don't Be A Fatty Over Fifty - Boris Johnson’s words apparently - after attributing his weight to his life threatening experience of coronavirus. Although they may seem harsh - the truth is, a shocking 1 in 3 people in the UK are obese - and being obese doubles your chan...

Send us Fan Mail You’re exhausted. You're run down - and struggling, like most, to cope with these uncertain times.  So how much should you be exercising right now?  You may be comfort eating and feel like you need the stress release of working out.  But are you actually doing yourself more harm than good? In this episode we reveal why you’re probably working against the results you’re seekin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when an opportunity knocks. Do you say yes? Or do you overthink it, worry and close back down?  The current situation is making many of us reevaluate how we live our life and perhaps look at some of things we might say yes to when it’s all over.  In this episode we share some of our past YES’s that have changed the course of our life and how they’ve been fundamental t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're joined by the amazing Jeremy Whaley - one of our favourite people on the planet! Entrepreneur, Coach, Mentor and creator of the podcast Think Rich Radio - Jeremy shares some of his inspiring life lessons - not just on prosperity, but fulfilment and success. You really don't want to miss this. Jeremy is also offering our listeners 60% off his progra...

Send us Fan Mail Great Expectations. In this episode we discuss why they’re different to goals and how expectation can often lead to extreme frustration.  Expecting life to be a certain way undervalues the present moment. It says - we’ll only be happy when….. Here we explore the role of the super ego and talk about how this is an essential time to rest and reconnect with yourself.  Join our FREE f...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re listening to this in the future, currently the world is in the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis. Around the globe - people are quarantined in their homes. Fear, uncertainty and anxiety is palpable and relationships will be put under more strain than ever before.  We’ve lived and worked together since we’ve been together and had many, many moments of failure, traum...

Send us Fan Mail It's extraordinary and unsettling times.  In this special episode we wanted to deconstruct fear. We offer practical ways to protect your mindset so you're able to stay strong, healthy and happy in body, mind and spirit.  What we teach here is applicable to life in general - not just in line with the current health and economic climate. Cultivating a positive mindset has...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Olympic Medalist Andrew Steel of DNA Fit, about the fascinating insights our genetics provide and how they impact our lifestyle when it comes to exercise, nutrition stress, sleep and even obesity and bone density. We use DNA Fit with our own clients to inform what lifestyle tweaks can, and should be made to future proof and enhance their quality of life....

Send us Fan Mail Risks. Our brain is hardwired to avoid them.  But without taking risks, we’ll never be able to step into who we’re meant to be and experience the richness life has to offer.  In this episode we’ll explore why comfort zones destroy our spirit and how not taking a risk, is a risk in itself.  We share our personal stories, along with practical tips, in the hope they encourage and ins...

Send us Fan Mail GCSE exam stress. It’s an emotive and important topic for many mid lifers. Not only because it’s tough to see your child under so much pressure, but because you’ll inevitably need to navigate the highs and lows - which of course, deeply impact you and the rest of the family.  That’s why we’re thrilled to have Paul and Emily Hughes from parentguidetogcse.com on the show, giving the...

Send us Fan Mail Sugar. It’s highly addictive, hidden in every day food we consume and is responsible for the huge surge in diabetes around the world - causing approximately 500 unnecessary premature deaths each week in the UK.  By 2025 it’s estimated just under 5 million people in the UK will suffer with the disease and we believe not enough is being done to warn people of the damaging, long term...

Send us Fan Mail We've wanted to give up. We've all wanted to give up. It's natural. Sometimes it feels to hard, too emotional, too much of a struggle. That's the focus of this episode. The past few months have been challenging - so much so it threw us off course delivering these wonderful podcasts. But we're back with a bang and without a doubt, this is one of the most vu...

Send us Fan Mail Life has thrown us a few BIG curveballs - hence a slightly longer gap between Season 2 and Season 3.  But we’re here - living in central London and loving every single moment of it.  In this episode, we share how this particular curve ball has made us even more determined and committed to inspiring you to thrive. We touch upon why we believe so many of you write in to us with the...