The Midlife Mentors

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...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode  we’re shining a light on a topic that quietly affects almost one in two men by the age of fifty: hair loss. Now - losing your hair might sound purely cosmetic, but it can gnaw at confidence, self-image and even mental health. So what happens when you decide to take action— publicly ? My guest knows a thing or two about living in the spotlight. You may have seen hi...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re talking about patience and the often uncomfortable season of waiting. Whether you're waiting for clarity, breakthrough or healing — in your work, finances or relationships - this is for you.  We’ll explore what it means to wait well, why the pause has purpose, and how to find peace in the in-between. Let’s lean into the stillness and discover what it...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking hormones, strength, and sustainable energy for midlife guys - with James. Six months ago James' bloodwork flagged borderline-low testosterone. He felt it too - sluggish mornings, stubborn belly-fat, zero motivation in the gym. Rather than jump straight to injections, he decided to run a personal experiment. Fast-forward to his latest lab results: his total...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode we’re tackling the big one: stepping out of that oh‑so‑snug comfort zone so we can finally stretch, grow, and live a little larger and longer. If you’ve ever felt that quiet itch - a ‘there’s‑got‑to‑be‑more’ whisper - stick around.  We unpack the science of discomfort, share a couple of our own spectacular stumbles, and give you practical moves to trade safe and...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that we love a good old cold plunge, so when the opportunity came up to speak to Dan Bosomworth, founder of ice bath company Brass Monkey we leapt at it. We cover Dan’s own journey into cold water therapy, the mental and physical improvements he experienced, and the multitude of benefits cold water immersion can provide.  From s...

Send us Fan Mail This week we’ve got something a little bit different for you.  It was recorded live just a couple of days ago at the Ideal Home Show in London where I Claire, interview James about his new book - diving into why he wrote it, what it covers, who it’s for and the key takeaways that will help midlife men as they transition through andropause. PS listen out for the big reveal in here...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Harriet Connell, who’s challenging personal journey led her to look into women’s health. We talk about new research findings on how exogenous hormones—such as those found in oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy—can deplete essential nutrients in our bodies.  Dr. Connell helps us understand which nutrients are at greatest risk, how...

Send us Fan Mail Life balance. How do we get it and why does it feel so elusive? In this podcast episode we’ll break down why it’s so important to address life balance, why it feels impossible to achieve and reveal some common misconceptions.  Most importantly though we’ll explain why life balance doesn’t actually exist and how it can make us even more stressed chasing after it! As always, we’ll w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re joined by Professor John Tregonning , a biomedical researcher and the author of Live Forever? A Curious Scientist’s Guide to Wellness, Ageing and Death. After reading about how Professor Tregonning had tried and trialled numerous longevity hacks for his book, and had found, what works, what doesn’t and what might, we knew we had to have  a chat with him. We...

Send us Fan Mail Our confidence can really take a dip at midlife for various reasons. Maybe it’s the loss of a relationship. A redundancy. Perhaps it’s a health issue, injury or even the change in your appearance.  It’s important to acknowledge that it can be a challenging time, but equally important to note that with a few small changes, we can rebuild confidence in a fresh and new way that align...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast we’re thrilled to be joined by Olympic gold medalist, and health and wellbeing ambassador Sally Gunnell OBE. Sally shares her incredible story with us - from when she was first spotted by her coach at 14, to how she navigated retirement from professional sport at the age of 31. Sally openly shares how her mindset held her back...

Send us Fan Mail Something we’ve talked about a lot on The Midlife Mentors podcast is the impact of social media and the digital world we live in, in particular on our relationships. In this episode we dive deeper as we’re joined by Christine Rosen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of the thought-provoking book The Extinction of Experience .  In a world increasingly do...

Send us Fan Mail We’re bombarded on a daily basis with ways to live our best life - from managing our mental wellbeing and getting fit, to living longer and having better relationships. So in this episode we wanted to share 12 midlife hacks that ACTUALLY work. The reality is, success comes from an accumulation of small changes that build up over time. These tips are ones we actively pursue ourselv...