The Reinventors

This week on The Reinventors Podcast, I speak to brand strategist, executive coach and PhD researcher Sandra Peat about reinvention after some of life’s biggest challenges. After navigating breast cancer, redundancy and menopause all at once, Sandra shares how she rebuilt her identity beyond work, embraced uncertainty and created a more intentional life and career. From leading strategy teams at g...

This episode covers all things nutrition for those seeking a longer healthier life. It is a comprehensive discussion on nutrition for longevity with Dr. Carrie Ruxton, dietitian, covering Mediterranean diet, weight management, macronutrients, supplements, and holistic approaches to midlife health.

In this episode of The Reinventors Podcast, Fiona is joined by Dr Kristina Curtis, a specialist in health behaviour change, to explore what really drives lasting change… and why it’s rarely as simple as “just be more disciplined.” They break down the science behind behaviour change, including the COM-B model (motivation, capability and opportunity), and how small, consistent actions can lead to me...

In this special London Marathon week episode of The Reinventors, Fiona is joined by Craig and Emmanuel to explore how running can change not just individual lives, but entire communities. From training in Iten, Kenya, to supporting young athletes through Team Emmanuel, this conversation is about connection, purpose and giving back. They discuss grassroots impact, sustainable tourism, community rei...

In this episode of Reinvent, I sit down with Louise Prado, founder of Rejuvenate and a former corporate high-flyer who made a powerful shift at 50. After years of living on adrenaline, flying globally, overworking, and twice experiencing life-threatening sepsis, Louise realised she wasn’t truly healthy, she was running on cortisol. What followed wasn’t an overnight transformation, but a decade-lon...

Fiona sits down with Julia Chi Taylor, former international athlete, therapist, and life strategist, to explore what it really means to keep reinventing, at every age. They start with Julia’s surname and the story behind it (plus the reinventions that came with love, relationships, and identity), then go deeper into the mindset shifts that help people move from feeling stuck to feeling free. Julia...

In this special bonus episode of The Reinventors Podcast, Fiona shares an unexpected and unforgettable moment, becoming an impromptu guest on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show. What started as a spontaneous call turned into a powerful conversation about reinvention, longevity, mindset, and what’s possible in midlife and beyond. Fiona reflects on following Chris Evans’ own reinvention journey over the...

This one is a powerful listen. Fiona speaks with Lisa Jackson, author and runner, about what it really takes to keep going when life changes everything. Lisa opens up about love, loss, grief, and the long road back to herself, and how running, community, and purpose helped her rebuild. A huge part of Lisa’s story is running. She’s completed 109 marathons, is a proud member of the 100 Marathon Club...

In this episode of the Reinvent Podcast from Live to Reinvent, Fiona sits down with strategist and women’s health advocate Kath Church, 53. Kath has spent years working in digital, women’s health and the NHS, advising start-ups across health and fintech. But behind the impressive CV was a very human story of burnout, perimenopause, a hysterectomy, the end of a 22-year marriage and a complicated re...

In this episode, I sit down with Louise Rayner — business leader, accountant-turned-entrepreneur, community builder, accidental yogi, and the unofficial Queen of Rickmansworth. We dive into what reinvention really looks like in your 50s and beyond: staying fit, staying curious, and staying connected. Louise talks candidly about confidence, fear, ageism, juggling businesses, raising kids across dif...

Fiona talks to Lu in LuLu Land (Lou Featherstone), the self-love movement leader and “accidental influencer,” about reinvention in midlife, confidence, and community. Lulu shares how a hiking squad, CrossFit, and raw honesty online helped her leave a marriage that no longer fit for her, navigate perimenopause, and spark a grassroots movement. She tells the story of buying “Susie,” a vintage Greyho...

Episode 1 features Jason Smith, founder of Fit in Midlife and a Men’s Fitness cover athlete. Jason opens up about his own transformation, the challenges he faced along the way, and how he reinvented his health, identity, and purpose in midlife. His story sets the tone for the whole series: honest, inspiring, and packed with practical insights for anyone ready to change their life.