The Midlife Mentors

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Midlife Mentors and the first episode of 2026. This year, James and I decided to look ahead at the things we’d like to achieve a little differently. We didn’t want to pile pressure on ourselves. We didn’t want January to turn into another month of guilt, comparison or ‘I should be doing more’. So in this episode we’re sharing the simple way we’re approaching ou...

Send us Fan Mail As 2025 draws to a close, this episode feels rather special to us. It’s not about goals or resolutions - it’s a review - where we share what’s shaped us and what’s mattered most along the way. We touch upon how our bodies have changed and how we’ve adapted our training, friendships and connections, faith and James’ book. We also want to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors Podcast, we’re joined by two incredible women who have spent years on the front line of love and relationships  - active daters turned true insiders - Julie and Yue. They’re the powerhouse duo behind the award-winning Dateable podcast and authors of How To Be Dateable , a guide that’s helped countless people navigate the wild world of...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast, we’re opening up about the things that have shifted in our marriage over the past year. It hasn’t all been smooth sailing - far from it. There were seasons that stretched us, humbled us and asked more of us than we expected. But through honest reflection, deeper faith, and a bit of guidance from outside, we’ve found our way in...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to our monthly Hot Topics episode - where we cut through the noise and dive into the stories everyone’s talking about.  This week, we’re covering a wide mix: the new pence-per-mile tax proposal for EV drivers, we question why there’s so little noise about the Sudan crisis and Hamas atrocities since the ceasefire.  We also look at the controversy over a trans woman usi...

Send us Fan Mail Most people think they’re tired because they’re doing too much…But the truth is - it’s not always that they’re tired from doing. They’re tired from leaking energy in a hundred tiny ways they can’t see. It’s not laziness, it’s not lack of motivation - it’s death by a thousand energy leaks. You’re on the hamster wheel, working harder, pushing through… But you’re not topping up your...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I, James, am flying solo and discussing all things 'motivation' and most importantly, sharing what to do when it disappears. Newsflash, this happens to all of us! The gym kit’s staring at you, the emails are piling up, and even the things you used to love feel like a chore. It’s not that you’ve become lazy - it’s that your motivation’s done a disappearing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re tackling a sensitive and  tough conversation that can save lives. We’re joined by Dan Somers and Dr Susie Bennett from the men’s mental health charity ManUp to talk about male suicide - particularly why men are disproportionately affected, how the empathy gap shows up, and what’s really driving the crisis beneath the surface: lack of purpose, isolation and u...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Hot Topics we’re not holding back as we dive headfirst into the stories making waves - from the UK workforce health crisis to the rise of AI and what it means for our jobs, the push for digital ID cards, and the shocking Manchester synagogue attack.  We’ll also celebrate England women’s rugby triumph and share some very exciting personal news. Fair warning: we get emo...

Send us Fan Mail This week, it’s just me Claire, as I fly solo - having a very real conversation about something that’s been on my heart and mind. Unless you live under a rock,  you may have noticed that the the world feels as though it’s spinning faster and getting louder by the day. One minute it’s a new disaster, the next it’s more division, more fear, more noise, more hate. There’s this collec...

Send us Fan Mail How many times have you said yes when every part of you wanted to say no? How many years have been spent keeping the peace, avoiding conflict, or chasing approval - at the cost of your own wellbeing?  For so many of us, people pleasing has been a way of life. It starts young, becomes automatic, and by midlife we can find ourselves running on empty, resentful, or wondering who we e...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re diving into a subject that resonates far beyond midlife - the crisis of modern masculinity and why so many men, young and old, feel increasingly lost, and how this has led to the rise of the 'manosphere'. We’re joined by James Bloodworth, journalist and author of Lost Boys , a powerful and thought-provoking book that shines a light on the struggles facing you...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking about the positive power of boredom!  We’ve just got back from three nights completely off-grid, staying in a little shepherd’s hut - no WiFi, no screens, just the two of us, a lake to swim in, good books, naps in the afternoon, and cooking over an open fire. At first, we’ll admit, it felt strange not having the usual distractions - no endless scrolling, no not...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Midlife Mentors ! We’re shaking things up with a brand new format we’re calling Hot Topics . Each month we’ll take a look at some of the stories making headlines that we think matter most to us in midlife - whether that’s health, money, culture, or just things that get us talking. This week we’re diving into the shocking Mounjaro price hike and what it means fo...

Send us Fan Mail We recently sat down with Michael Serwa , the UK's top life coach - who is brutally honest, unapologetically confident and will kick your backside into transformation.  As a life coach of 22 years, Claire followed Michael’s inspirational rise to success during that time. A chance meeting at James’ book launch meant she finally connected in person and we invited him on the pod...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode I - James, am joined by someone very special - my wife and co-founder of The Midlife Mentors, Claire - as she marks one year alcohol-free.  We dive into the real, raw, and uplifting story behind her decision to stop drinking, what the journey’s been like, the unexpected challenges, and the powerful benefits she’s discovered along the way.  So, whether y...

Send us Fan Mail CAUTION : If you are taking antidepressants or any other psychiatric medication, do not stop or adjust your dosage without first consulting a qualified healthcare professional. Coming off medication without proper guidance can lead to withdrawal symptoms.  In this episode we’re joined by Professor Joanna Moncrieff, psychiatrist, researcher, and author of Chemically Imbalanced - a...

Send us Fan Mail There’s no denying it, we are living in turbulent times.  We’re navigating a world that feels increasingly unstable - economically, environmentally, politically and spiritually. And in the midst of it all, our nervous systems - our precious minds, hearts and bodies are overwhelmed. The temptation is to spiral into fear, disconnect or over-control. But the truth is, uncertain times...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode we have a guest that we’ve been genuinely excited to bring on - Dr. Jack Kriendler. Jack is a physician, entrepreneur, and visionary in the field of performance health. He’s the Founder and CEO of WellFounded Health , the world’s first health service dedicated to founders, CEOs, and their investors - people whose personal health and decision-making have far-...

Send us Fan Mail We’re taught to chase happiness like it’s the prize. But what if the real treasure is peace - deep, unshakeable, soul-settling peace? In this episode, Claire & James explore why happiness so often eludes us…and why peace might be what we’re truly craving. It’s time to stop striving and start coming home to yourself. Ibiza Retreat: https://themidlifementors.com/retreats/ Suppor...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode we’re diving into the world of menopause, longevity and cutting-edge wellness with guest Zora Benhamou. Zora is a gerontologist, menopause advocate, and biohacker. She’s the host of the Hack My Age podcast and has interviewed over 200 experts around the world on how to navigate menopause. In this episode, we’ll be busting myths and hearing Zora’s top bi...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a deeply personal one. We’re lifting the lid on a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime – what happens when both partners go through midlife hormonal changes at the same time. That point where menopause and andropause collide, creating a perfect storm of symptoms, misunderstandings, and emotional strain. But also, an opportunity. We’ll be sharing our own jou...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're joined by the brilliant Dr. Eliza Filby - historian, writer, speaker, and one of the UK’s leading voices on generations and how they’re reshaping work, family, identity, and society itself. Eliza’s work explores how the beliefs and behaviours of different age groups are evolving in today’s rapidly changing world - from the Bank of Mum and Dad to the shifting...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by the insightful journalist and author, Stephen Armstrong, for a candid conversation about Generation X - those of us sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Millennials.  Having seen Stephen’s article 50 And Out in The Independent, where he talked about the future of Gen X, we just knew we had to get him onto our podcast to dig deeper. Stephen revea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough - the double standards at midlife for men and women - in the press and in society as a whole.  Increasingly, and brilliantly - midlife women are being encouraged to see this stage of their life as empowering and liberating - a positive midlife crisis - as they question their marriages, sexuality and...