Voice After 50

Have you ever put yourself out there — really out there — and been met with silence? In this episode, Beverley shares what happened when she signed up for a charity walking challenge for Dementia UK and reached out to everyone in her social circle for support. What followed was an unexpected lesson in visibility, self-worth and the feelings we think we've long since left behind. From the sting of...

You've been saying yes when you meant no for so long, you've almost stopped noticing. In this Season 4 opener, Beverley gets honest about over-giving — not the dramatic, martyr version, but the quiet kind. The kind that looks like capability from the outside and feels like slow disappearance from the inside. Why so many women over 50 end up here, what it actually costs, and why "just say no" misse...

What nobody tells you about life after 50? The silliness comes back. In this Season 3 finale, Beverley gets into one of the most underrated gifts of midlife — the freedom to be completely, unapologetically ridiculous. Singing loudly in the kitchen. Talking to yourself in he supermarket. Dancing when there's no music. Laughing at your own jokes before you've finished telling them. This isn't about...

What if the idea of a soul mate is both beautiful and slightly questionable? This episode started with a Friday night, a conversation with my brother, and — I'll be honest — a few rum and cokes. He asked me a simple question: ‘Do you believe in soul mates?’ And I gave him the most unhelpful answer possible. Which, naturally, led to one of the most interesting conversations I've had in a while. Bec...

Can you really be friends with your ex? It sounds perfectly reasonable in theory — you shared a life; you presumably liked each other once. Surely something can survive the ending? In this episode, Beverley gets honest about her own attempt to do exactly that. Years of post-divorce hostility — covert snidey comments, surveillance through the children, all of it — followed by a genuine effort to dr...

Are you functioning on the outside while running on empty on the inside? This episode is for the woman who is still showing up, still managing, still holding it all together but who is quietly, deeply exhausted in a way that a good night's sleep doesn't fix. We talk about the kind of tired that accumulates over years. The kind that becomes so familiar it starts to feel like just the way things are...

If you've ever watched someone do something perfectly well and still found yourself stepping in anyway — this one's for you. In this episode, Beverley gets honest about being a control freak. Not in a cute, self-deprecating way, but in the real way — the way where you genuinely think you're helping, right up until you catch the look on someone's face. We talk about how the habits that made us reli...

What if menopause isn’t a graceful transformation… but a full-body rebellion? In this raw and deeply personal episode of Voice After 50 , Beverley shares the unfiltered truth about her seven-year journey through menopause — the crash landing at 50, the insomnia, the brain fog, the rage (especially in traffic), the weight gain, the aching joints, and the quiet grief for the body she used to know. T...

This one feels different. In this episode, Beverley sets aside the frameworks and the advice to share something more personal — the truth about what it's really like to keep searching for your thing when you haven't found it yet. From a long list of businesses that never quite took off, to the quiet emotional exhaustion of hoping and going flat and starting again, Beverley reflects on what all tha...

Have you ever caught yourself replaying a conversation or wondering if you handled something “right”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Beverley gently explores overthinking; not as anxiety or worry, but as the kind of thinking that keeps you stuck in your own head. She'll talk about: How to notice when reflection becomes rumination. Simple, compassionate ways to create space between your thought...

Do you have a friend whose life is always drama and you’re always the one listening? In this episode of Voice After 50 , Beverley talks about 'drama friends ' — the ones who always feel like the victim, want advice but never take it and leave you drained. We explore how these patterns show up, why they’re so exhausting and practical ways to protect your energy, set gentle boundaries and focus on f...

Season 3 Premiere What if the exhaustion you feel isn’t about doing too much but about giving yourself away too often? In this opening episode of Season 3 of Voice After 50 , Beverley invites you to rethink how you value yourself, using a powerful metaphor: a rare, priceless vintage wine poured into a plastic cup. It’s a reminder that when something is rare, layered and valuable, it deserves care...

In this special season finale of Voice After 50 , Beverley invites you to explore the joy of soundtracking your life . Music has a unique power to transport us back to our teenage bedrooms, first jobs, first dates, or quiet reflective moments. For women over 50, our personal soundtracks carry decades of memories, emotions, and milestones. In this episode, Beverley shares her own eclectic playlist—...

In this episode, Beverley explores how women over fifty can intentionally organise their digital memories—photos, messages, voice notes—and create a lasting legacy. Learn practical tips, emotional insights and discover podcasts and resources to inspire your journey. Resources & Recommended Podcasts: International: Caregiver Relief Podcast, Episode 111: Organizing and Preserving Your Family Mem...

Have you ever thought about reconnecting with someone from your past — not because they were good for you, but because you were lonely? In this reflective episode of Voice After 50 , Beverley pauses over a striking idea she came across online: “Don’t let loneliness make you reconnect with toxic people; you shouldn’t drink poison just because you’re thirsty.” From there, she explores how loneliness...

When life gives you lemons after 50… do you really still want to make lemonade? In this episode of Voice After 50 , Beverley rethinks the familiar saying and reflects on what it means to meet life’s challenges in midlife with the experience, humour and perspective that only time can bring. The “lemons” may look like career shifts, an emptying home, changing relationships, menopause, or an ageing b...

What would you say to your 20-year-old self now that you’ve lived so much more of the story? In this reflective episode of Voice After 50 , Beverley slows the pace and explores the idea of writing a letter to the woman you once were. Through gentle storytelling and quiet observation, she considers what it means to look back with tenderness rather than judgment and to acknowledge the strengths, mis...

What happens when we let curiosity stay alive — even after 50? In this short episode of Voice After 50 , Beverley reflects on how curiosity can keep life feeling vibrant, joyful, and awake in midlife and beyond. Blending gentle storytelling with a light touch of science, she explores how following our interests — even the small ones — can shift our mood, spark energy, and keep the mind engaged. Th...

What happens when the person who once looked after you…begins to lean on you instead? In this episode of Voice After 50 , Beverley reflects on the quiet, emotional shift many of us meet in midlife — when caring for ageing parents slowly becomes part of our everyday lives. She speaks about the complicated feelings that can surface along the way: tenderness, sadness, love, guilt, exhaustion, gratitu...

Have you ever said something and suddenly thought… “Oh no — I sound just like my mum”? In this episode of Voice After 50 , Beverley reflects on those funny, surprising, sometimes tender moments when our mother’s voice seems to slip into our own. From familiar phrases to borrowed tones and tiny habits we didn’t know we’d inherited, she explores what these echoes of our mums might say about identity...

When does a friendship stop feeling supportive and start feeling demanding? Friendship after 50 can be full of surprises and not always the pleasant kind. In this episode, Beverley shares a personal moment that made her rethink the boundaries of a long-standing friendship. You’ll hear about: How boundary-crossing really feels When friendships drift into projection or entitlement Why midlife friend...

Why do we sometimes hold back — even from people we care about? In the first episode of Season 2, Beverley reflects on the challenges of opening up, sharing feelings and expressing yourself after 50. Through personal stories and observations, she explores the emotional and social barriers that can make self-expression tricky in midlife. You’ll hear about: Moments when it feels hard to speak your t...

Episode 10 : In a world that encourages oversharing on social media, with friends, or even within family, it is easy to forget that privacy can be powerful. In this episode of Voice After 50, Beverley reflects on the quiet strength and freedom that comes from keeping certain parts of your life just for yourself. Together, we explore: How personal boundaries protect your energy and your process The...

Episode 9 : Dating in midlife can feel both exciting and intimidating. The landscape has changed—online apps, shifting expectations, and a mix of hope and hesitation all come into play. In this episode of Voice After 50, Beverley explores the unique challenges and joys of dating after 50, reflecting on everything from rediscovering what you want in a partner to overcoming fears and approaching new...

Episode 8: For many of us, being “strong” has been a lifelong role - t aking care of others, holding everything together, and rarely asking for help. But constant strength can be exhausting, and self-reliance, while admirable, can also become a heavy weight to carry alone. In this episode of Voice After 50, Beverley explores the double-edged sword of independence, reflecting on how it shapes ident...