The Midlife Mentors

Send us Fan Mail Frank Sinatra famously sang, “Regrets, I’ve had a few…” We can all hold onto regrets.  Regrets about things we have done, things that have happened to us. Too often though, the past can continue to spill into the present, affecting our behaviour, our emotional state, our choices. Sometimes we’re aware of this, but all too often it can be unconscious, meaning unless we do the work...

Send us Fan Mail Finding love at midlife… The prospect of dating again can be difficult at the best of times, but at mid-life it comes with another level of complexity. Managing children, a home, a job, family members and finances…can make even the idea of finding love daunting. In addition - past relationship experiences will have shaped your belief systems, which may be keeping you closed to lov...

Send us Fan Mail How often have you committed to changing something in you life, or move towards a goal, only to fall back into old patterns of behaviour. You beat yourself up and convince yourself - it’s just never going to happen for me. In this episode, we’ll explain why this keeps happening - so that you’re able to be more aware and  therefore compassionate with yourself. We’ll also run throug...

Send us Fan Mail What are the 6 essential pillars to Midlife Health & Happiness? In this episode we’re going to reveal 6 elements you need to get dialled in and provide three practical tips for each. This is how our clients get phenomenal physical, mental and emotional results that last. You really don’t want to miss this incredibly informative information…. Sign up for our FREE Secrets to Thr...

Send us Fan Mail Recently on a podcast interview we were asked how we switch off. Our reply inspired this episode, where we share our own personal experience of overworking and over obsessing, and how in recent months, we have successfully become more present in our lives. We also share the most common reasons for not being able to switch off, some research and finishing with tips on how to give y...

Send us Fan Mail Autumn... As the leaves fall, it's the perfect time to slow down, take stock and reflect on Spring and Summer. Like our ancestors, we can review our harvest, give thanks for what we've received and reflect on what we've learnt. In this episode we walk you through five questions that will help you evaluate and feel inspired for what's coming. Join our free Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail It never goes away. That little devil on your shoulder - appearing each time you level up in your life. As you reach for more expansion, more fulfilment, more alignment with who you really are. It whispers not so sweet nothings in your ear. It might tell you that you’re better off where you are (even though it’s painful) It might tell you you’ll lose it all. Friends, relationships...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we’re joined by multiple world champion dancer and Strictly Come Dancing star - Neil Jones, who shares his inspiring story of following his passion and building a career that has taken him around the world and to the top of his profession. We muse on why taking risks is important, the best way to start your day, his upcoming Gingerland Tour, and how we’ve worked to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we give you the lowdown on supplements, vitamins, minerals, & herbs.  From protein powder to himalayan herbs  -  we’ll reveal what may help balance your midlife hormones, ease your menopause symptoms, boost your immune system and help you achieve your body goals. We dive into our own personal experience, what we advise for clients and what to look out for when...

Send us Fan Mail Fear often prevents us from moving forward and doing what we KNOW in our hearts will benefit us in the long run. In fact it can be debilitating. However, the truth is - waiting for fear to subside is a trap. It will always be present when we go after our dreams. In this episode we’re going to reveal what the antidote to fear really is so you can dance with it rather than fight it....

Send us Fan Mail When you commit to investing in your growth, a really surprising and unsettling side affect can be that the people you thought would support and encourage you DON’T. Sometimes it might mean you pull back and potentially stop altogether - which is no way to live a happy, healthy life. It truly serves no one to stay small - as you become increasingly resentful in the long run. So in...

Send us Fan Mail Intermittent Fasting. Do we recommend it?  The answer is yes - we do - but of course there are a few caveats.  In this episode we’ll dive into what intermittent fasting is, why we like certain protocols, how we use them ourselves and for clients and most importantly a secret hack to super charge results. Join James' FREE RISE Challenge for Midlife Men at the below link: https...

Send us Fan Mail The digital age has a lot to answer for.  Of course there are some huge benefits but increasingly we’re seeing the negative impact of advancing technology on society. Although technology was designed to bring us closer together and ensure we have information at our fingertips, it seems to have created more division and disconnection - to ourselves, others and the world around us. ...

Send us Fan Mail We all do it - and it can really ruin our self esteem, progress and performance. In this episode we're talking about procrastination. We'll reveal how it absolutely is NOT about being lazy, what the triggers are and how to overcome them with 12 actionable steps, so you're free to move forward with passion and purpose. Join our free Facebook Group: The Midlife Mentor...

Send us Fan Mail Can you learn to be more optimistic so you’re able to handle stressful situations better? In this podcast we explain how it is 100% possible to rewire your brain for positive outcomes and reframe your perceptions to triggering events. We’ll talk you through the incredibly useful ABC model as a tool to managing your reactions, take control and minimise your stress - so you’re able...

Send us Fan Mail There's still a great deal of resistance to resistance training (weight bearing exercise) at midlife. Many avoid it due to a lack of confidence and understanding of the 'hows' and the 'whys'….but we're here to tell you - it's absolutely essential to your quality and longevity of life. With that in mind, in this episode, we look at the physiologic...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a relationship work? In this episode we reveal our own relationship secrets. And what's more - this one has a fun twist. Because neither of us know the five secrets the other one is going share. So it’s totally live and off the cuff. We’ve had huge highs and lows in our relationship that have made us wiser and more aware of what it takes to make it work. It’s a ver...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re delighted to interview former Brit Pop scene icon - Meg Mathews - an entrepreneur and advocate for the menopause. Meg is the founder of megsmenopause.com and regularly hosts talks and conferences to educate and empower women. We talk to her about her story and her wonderful book - The New Hot - which in her words is all about taking on the Menopause with Att...

Send us Fan Mail Creating self-belief to achieve something can be tough.  At midlife we carry the scars and memories of past failures that can make us cynical or doubtful. But we are capable of so much more than we realise, and when we do the work to release our grasp on the chains that hold us back, we start to understand just how far we can fly by harnessing our own power. In this episode we off...

Send us Fan Mail It’s understandable in today’s world that we get caught up in anger, frustration, fear and anxiety. When left unchecked it can negatively infiltrate our behaviour towards everyone and everything. However, the truth is - we are the ony ones responsibile for choosing our reaction to outside forces. And if we don’t they will end up controlling and consuming us. In this episode we div...

Send us Fan Mail Truth Time: The only thing that holds you back from creating and sustaining your dreams, is you. You will 'fail' every time to truly thrive unless you become aware of the unhelpful beliefs you have about yourself and begin to change them. In this episode you'll discover why you self sabotage and more importantly, we'll reveal HOW to align a new positive self id...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk Macros. Fats, Carbs and Protein! There’s often conflicting and confusing information out there about macros, so in this episode we distill things down in a simple and easy to understand way - as well as cut through the myths and fads. Of course - we also offer tips to make sure you’re educated, empowered and confident to create a healthy, happy relationship with food. T...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk about the MALE Menopause.  The andropause is little known and seldom talked about, yet many middle aged men suffer from effects of falling testosterone levels and the physiological, mental and emotional changes this triggers. In this episode James is flying solo as he covers the Andropause. He takes a look at what it is, the differences and similarities between the male...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we reveal the magical, life enhancing effects of having a morning routine. With all the uncertainty going on in the world, taking control of how you show up each day (before you let in the external noise) has never been more important. Even as little as 5 mins in the morning, where you centre and ground yourself  will improve your physical health, mental health, re...

Send us Fan Mail How old is your body really? Would you be surprised to know that our biological age can vary hugely from our chronological age? In fact some professional athletes can be 20 years older. In this episode we’re thrilled to share a fascinating interview with Dr Marina Martinic Kavur of Glycanage who has a PHD Molecular biology Glycanage is a test that determines your biological age by...