The SHE Collective Podcast

There’s a point in midlife where so many women quietly think: “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” Not just in their body… but in how they show up, how they dress, and how they move through the world. In this episode, I’m joined by style and identity strategist Alex Standley, and we dive into something that doesn’t get talked about enough — the powerful connection between your style, your confidenc...

Description: If you're already showing up, moving your body, watching what you eat, and still wondering why it feels so much harder than it used to, this episode is for you. In this honest and science-backed chat, Ro shares exactly why the approach that got you results in your 20s and 30s is now working against you, and it has nothing to do with willpower or getting older. It's about und...

In this honest and relatable episode, Ro shares why so many women feel stuck when it comes to their health - even when they’re trying their best. Drawing on her own experience (including a very real “hormonal cloud” moment), she explains why traditional wellness plans often fail midlife women, and introduces the Core Four Method  - a more realistic, flexible approach built around movement, nutriti...

Feeling like winter knocked your routine off track? You’re not alone. In this episode, Ro shares how to restart your health and wellbeing in spring without extreme plans or pressure . Instead of chasing motivation, she explains how to rebuild momentum through simple, realistic habits that fit busy midlife lives. Ro breaks down the SHE Collective Core Four  - movement, mindset, nutrition and nervou...

This week, we’re diving into a topic so many midlife women quietly struggle with: style, identity, and that feeling of losing your spark. I’m joined by the brilliant Abbey from Stories With Clothes to explore why style is so much more than outfits  and how reconnecting with what you wear can help you reconnect with who you are. Together, we talk about:  ✨ Why your wardrobe might not feel like “yo...

In this special International Women’s Day episode of The SHE Collective Podcast , Ro is joined by two of the women behind the scenes of the community — Victoria and Lucinda. Together they have an honest conversation about the realities of being a woman today. From the mental load and invisible labour many women carry , to body image, identity and the pressure to do it all , this episode explores t...

The Power of Calling Out Your Own BS In this episode, Ro talks about the power of gently calling yourself out on your own BS and why honesty can sometimes be the most supportive step towards positive change. After a long winter of slower routines and lower energy, Ro shares how to recognise when it’s time to shift gears and begin rebuilding momentum in a realistic and sustainable way. Ro explores...

If you’ve ever felt like you start strong with your health habits… only to fall back into old patterns - this episode is for you. In this honest solo conversation, Ro unpacks why self-sabotage isn’t about lack of discipline - it’s often about coping. You’ll learn how nervous system overload, all-or-nothing thinking and comfort-seeking behaviours can quietly pull you off track - and how to interrup...

In this honest mini episode, Ro shares practical tools to help you gently shift your energy when you’re feeling flat, unmotivated or stuck in a “funk.” Recorded in the grey stretch of February, this is a real, relatable conversation about those in-between seasons where you’re not burnt out or struggling deeply, but you don’t quite feel like yourself either. Inside the episode, Ro shares simple, su...

In this episode, Ro explores why so many women lose trust in themselves during midlife - and why it’s not a motivation or confidence problem. Through personal stories and nervous system insight, Ro explains how chronic overload, broken self-promises, and lack of support quietly erode self-trust over time. She shares how rebuilding trust starts with safety, capacity, boundaries, and small commitmen...

In this episode, Ro chats with Bex Taylor and Georgie , co-founders of Mums Who Build , about how money really connects to wellbeing, confidence and motherhood. They break down the “motherhood penalty,” financial anxiety, and why starting small with your money matters more than doing it perfectly. Expect honest stories, simple strategies to build confidence, and encouragement to talk about money w...

What does it really take to feel strong, steady and well again in this season of life? In this episode, I share why midlife is a different game when it comes to strength, energy and wellbeing and why so many women feel frustrated that what used to work no longer does. We explore how hormones, stress and the nervous system affect your energy, motivation and recovery and why pushing harder often lea...

Burnout isn’t a failure. It’s a signal. In this episode, Ro is joined by Selina Barker, Career and Life Design Coach, author and creator of Time to Thrive , for an honest, grounding conversation about exhaustion, ambition and how women can thrive without burning out. Selina shares her powerful energy-led approach to wellbeing, including the 5 energy zones, why managing energy matters more than man...

Happy New Year! And welcome to a brand new chapter with The SHE Collective. In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about my own year of shedding, burnout, nervous system healing, and what it really takes to build foundations that last. This isn’t “new year, new me.” This is about steadiness, safety, strength, and doing life in a way that supports real women, real bodies, real lives. We’ll talk nerv...

Why do so many high-achieving women feel stuck, burnt out, or held back — even when they’re doing all the “right” things? In this episode, I’m joined by Kerrie Leather , Success Coach and host of The Rip Up The Rule Book Show , to explore why true success isn’t created through hustle and mindset alone — but through the nervous system and the body . Kerrie supports visionary entrepreneurs, founders...

This week, Ro is joined by Helly Metcalfe - mum of three, mindset coach, and founder of The Village Coach - for an honest conversation about why modern motherhood feels so overwhelming, and what we can do to change it. Helly breaks down the identity shifts, invisible load, and “have it all” pressure so many mums silently carry, and shares how building your own Unconventional Village can transform...

This week Ro is joined by Nicky Denson-Elliott - serial entrepreneur, founder of The Wilder Collective , and host of the Women’s Business podcast. Nicky is a powerful voice in modern feminism, known for exploring internalised misogyny and what she calls anti-female programming - the subtle conditioning that keeps women small, silent or stuck. Together we discuss:  ✨ What internalised misogyny loo...

This week I’m diving into Doing December Differently - a realistic, compassionate guide for any woman who’s tired of ending the year burnt out, overwhelmed, or ill. December doesn’t have to drain you. In this episode, I share simple, sustainable strategies to protect your energy, support your nervous system, set boundaries, and stay grounded through the busiest month of the year. We explore:  • Wh...

In this grounded and empowering episode, Ro is joined by Emma Thomas - coach, trainer, facilitator, and host of the Middling Along podcast . Emma passionately believes no one navigating menopause should feel they need to step back, step down, or hide their symptoms. Together, we explore the real experience of perimenopause, menopause and midlife - without fear, shame or overwhelm. Expect practical...

This week, Ro is joined by Hilary Salzman - award-nominated author, keynote speaker and founder of The She Roars Club . In this powerful conversation, they dive deep into what it really means for women to find their voice and reclaim their roar   not by shouting louder, but by showing up as our real, imperfect selves. Hilary shares her journey from a high-flying corporate career and running a succ...

In this inspiring and down-to-earth episode, Ro chats with Ali McDowall - designer, life coach, creative mentor, and co-founder of The Positive Planner,  about the power of journaling, honesty, and creative reflection. Ali shares how her own experience of postnatal overwhelm led her to create The Positive Planner , now published with Penguin , and how journaling became a lifeline when therapy felt...

In this episode, Ro sits down with Rachel Davies , a registered Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach who specialises in helping ambitious women recover from burnout and rediscover their spark. Together, they dive into the messy, noisy world of nutrition and why so many of us have been left confused, overwhelmed, and trapped in old food rules. From growing up in the “calories in, calories out” er...

✨ September is like a second New Year ✨  Kids are back at school, routines are shifting, and it’s the perfect moment for a reset. But if you’re feeling drained after summer, low on energy, or stuck in unhelpful habits, this episode is for you. In this episode I’m sharing 5 steps to get your spark back this September - the exact shifts that helped me feel more energised, motivated and balanced ov...

What are the two things women in our world are desperately short of? Time and energy. That's why the week I am speaking to Alice Dartnell - A Life and Success Coach, passionate about empowering women to level up and create a life by design, not by default. Alice takes a holistic approach to encompass energy management and mindset. Why? Because time management is NOT just about managing your t...

In this week's episode I am talking to you all about what I see is the missing piece of the puzzle for so many women - the nervous system. For so many women who are juggling ALL of the plates, the effect of our lives on our nervous systems goes over looked, I know it certainly was for me! Well, until I couldn't anymore that it. Two years ago, when I slipped two discs in my neck and back...