Beste The Midlife Mentors podcaster (2024)

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Midlife Fulfilment: Interview With Bernie Borges 33:01

3d ago33:01

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Are you feeling fulfilled at midlife? In this week’s episode we’re joined by Bernie Borges, the founder of the Midlife Fulfilled podcast and an advocate for finding purpose and happiness in midlife. Bernie is all about redefining what it means to live a fulfilling life beyond the standard metrics of career success and financial stability. Bernie sh…

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The Battle For Our Attention 19:43

10d ago19:43

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In this episode I, Claire, go solo...discussing how there’s a very real battle going on for our attention. We’ve become slaves to mind dumbing dopamine hits - 24 hour news channels, doom scrolling, switching back and forth between apps, distracting ourselves and arguing with strangers online. It’s sucking the very life out of us and hijacking our a…

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7 Tips For Anxiety 24:25

17d ago24:25

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As we head into winter, with the colder, darker days, we’re more likely to feel anxiety, low mood and perhaps even depression. So in this short episode, we offer some simple reminders about what we can do to help ourselves move through this season with greater ease and positivity. Book your free consultation call here: https://themidlifementors.com…

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Sir Steve Redgrave: The Olympic Legend On Male Mental Health At Midlife 55:07

25d ago55:07

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In this week’s episode we’re thrilled to be speaking to Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave. Steve is the most successful male rower in Olympic history, and the only man to have won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games in an endurance sport. We talk to Steve about the challenges of finding direction after such a long and stellar career, the …

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Striving Vs Letting Go (and Being Content!) 34:23

1M ago34:23

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In this episode we discuss how to balance striving vs letting go. This is easier said than done, especially in today’s ‘always on’ society. The expectations we place on ourselves have multiplied and it can lead to a great deal of unhappiness and even burnout. So we walk you through some key insights, hopefully providing you with some ideas on how t…

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From TV to Trading: Midlife Career Change with Patrick Reid 39:40

1M ago39:40

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Making a career change at any point in your life can feel scary or overwhelming, but in midlife we may have career changes forced upon us - or we may just realise that what we are doing isn’t lighting us up. In this episode I, James am joined by Patrick Reid who at the age of 38 gave up a successful career in television to move into something in wh…

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Claire's Fitness Journey Over The Past 18 Months 29:37

1M ago29:37

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In this episode, I Claire, go solo, talking about my fitness and health journey over the past 18 months. It’s been really up and down and I want to share what forced the change, as well as what I learnt and what I had to let go of. There was a sort of personal identity for me around fitness and health and going through these shifts was humbling but…

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Empty Nester To Top Podcaster: Interview With Michelle Ford 39:42

2M ago39:42

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On this week’s episode, we sit down with Michelle Ford - host of the incredibly successful podcast, Two Women Chatting. Michelle shares her story about becoming an empty nester, to discovering her love and passion for podcasting. She also describes how, as she’s entered this new phase of her life, she’s overcome many of her doubts and fears. So muc…

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Age More Powerfully: An Interview With Celebrity Nutrition & Fitness Expert, JJ Virgin 45:37

2M ago45:37

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On this week’s podcast episode we’re joined by J.J. Virgin, a world-renowned celebrity nutrition expert, fitness authority, and New York Times best-selling author of books such as The Virgin Diet and The Sugar Impact Diet. She’s helped millions of people transform their health by challenging conventional wisdom and offering practical strategies for…

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Mistaking Proximity For Intimacy In Your Relationship... 26:45

2M ago26:45

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As life progresses, it’s easy to fall into a routine with your partner—going through the motions of daily life, handling responsibilities, and sharing the same space. But sharing space doesn’t necessarily mean you’re sharing a connection. By midlife we can begin mistaking proximity for intimacy, believing that just being physically present is enoug…

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Being the Best Man, Dad & Partner: Interview with Larry Hagner 43:48

3M ago43:48

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Being a parent isn’t easy, and being a modern father carries its own set of challenges. Larry Hagner spent half of his childhood without a father figure in his life and the other half with toxic father figures that came and went. He made one decision as a young boy, and it was that his kids would know who their father was. Larry knew firsthand the …

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The Joy Of Missing Out 22:16

3M ago22:16

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In this episode we discuss the concept of time and how we spend it - in particular how we’re in an endless pursuit of trying to be productive, only to feel like we’re failing. The truth is there will always be more to do, and they’ll always be things you can’t achieve. Accepting that we are limited beings and deciding to focus on what’s truly meani…

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Gen X: Myths, Insights and Social Influences - An Interview w/ Professor Bobby Duffy 41:27

3M ago41:27

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In this week’s episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Professor of Public Policy Bobby Duffy, about generational myths and stereotypes, focussing specifically on Generation X, who are midlifers just like us! Bobby’s career spans 30 years and is not only the Director of the Policy Institute at Kings College London, but author of two books …

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Happy Hormones: Interview with expert Nicki Williams 40:50

3M ago40:50

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In this episode we talk to nutritionist and hormone expert Nicki Williams about the “Feisty Four” hormones that are crucial for women at midlife as they navigate peri-menopause and menopause. Nicki talks us through her personal journey where her own symptoms and research inspired her to leave the corporate world to study nutrition and hormones so t…

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Why go alcohol free? Claire discusses her journey so far... 28:51

4M ago28:51

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Many people are opting to go alcohol free for various health reasons and Claire is one of them. She's done long stints alcohol free since 2021 and now, she's excited to publicly commit to a year. Claire knows it’s going to happen because her mindset is in the right place. In this episode James interviews Claire about the reasons for her choice, the…

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Burnout: What is it, why does it happen and how do we recover? 45:11

4M ago45:11

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Burnout - we hear this word more and more but actually - what is it? How do we know if we’re in burnout? What causes it? And how do we either avoid it or recover from it? In this episode we’ll share why burnout is at an all time high in western society - and increasing year on year. We’ll draw on our own personal and professional experience - divin…

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Sex, Infidelity and Jealousy: Interview with Dr Kate Balestrieri 36:49

5M ago36:49

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Navigating the complexities of modern day relationships can be overwhelming and often we don’t have the tools and understanding to deal with it effectively. In this episode we talk to psychologist and licensed sex therapist Dr Kate Balestrieri about retroactive jealousy, infedelity, sex and intimacy and how to best communicate our emotions. This is…

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Regaining confidence after injury 21:15

5M ago21:15

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Injuries can really set us back and it’s normal to lose our confidence or fear getting back to training. It’s something that’s come up for us and has pretty much affected all our clients to varying degrees over the years. So in this episode we dive into 9 body and mind tips to regaining confidence after injury so you can feel like you again…and of …

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Shifting Negative Thought Patterns 22:57

5M ago22:57

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It can be all too easy to fall into negative thought patterns, and once we’re there it can feel hard to move through them, as we over catastrophise and start imagining the worse case scenario. If we’re not careful our negative thought patterns can become a self-perpetuating habit, so how do we shift these thoughts to a more positive place and bring…

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Navigating Uncertainty: An Interview With Sam Conniff 42:18

5M ago42:18

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Uncertainty. Many of us fear it, and yet it’s an unavoidable part of being human. So how can we learn to understand uncertainty a little better and harness the opportunities it brings for self awareness and growth? In this week’s episode we’re joined by Sam Conniff, award-winning social entrepreneur, author, and the founder of The Uncertainty Exper…

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Do What You Love Without Sacrificing Your Salary: Interview With Josh Peck 40:29

5M ago40:29

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In this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors, we speak to Josh Peck of Your Best Life - a midlife career change coach who helps mid to senior professionals change career for more fulfilment, without sacrificing their salary. We discuss how values begin to shift at midlife and how we can navigate the process into doing more of what we love, without…

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Have you been making this midlife mistake? 17:47

6M ago17:47

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One of the biggest mistakes we see is midlifers taking an isolated approach to overcoming a struggle or challenge they have. Maybe they don’t feel good in their body so they’ll do a diet, get a PT or hire a nutritionist. Maybe they’ll try a gadget, app or test kit. Or maybe they feel depressed, anxious and demotivated, so they seek help - maybe wit…

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Ex Special Forces Sniper To Men's Health Advocate: Interview with Joe Bates 44:37

6M ago44:37

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In this episode we’re joined by ex-special forces operative Joe Bates who’s also the founder of coaching brand Halen. We talk about Joe’s journey which took him from the armed forces, to trading in The City, to founding Halen. In this refreshingly honest conversation we cover topics as diverse as why men need “guy time”, the stress epidemic, the po…

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Overcoming Procrastination 31:07

6M ago31:07

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Procrastination - we all do it. But what happens when it’s stopping us from moving forward with goals that are really important to us? We can get really stuck in a rut with this, believing that we’ll never move ahead, which makes us procrastinate more! In this episode we discuss why we procrastinate, what kinds of people suffer from it the most and…

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Unlocking Freedom From Alcohol: Interview With Sober Dave (Wilson) 46:40

7M ago46:40

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This week’s episode is for anyone interested in finding out a little more about managing their relationship with alcohol. According to research, misuse is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK. In this episode we’re speaking to the wonderful Dave Wilson, who is a certified grey area drinking co…

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Midlife Anxiety 30:43

7M ago30:43

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If you’re experiencing anxiety at midlife, you’re most definitely not alone. There’s so many factors causing anxiety at midlife - hormones, relationship breakdowns, careers, children, ageing parents, finances - you name it. But in this episode, we not only want to help you feel more compassionate with yourself, but give you actionable lifestyle str…

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Midlife Career Change 27:02

7M ago27:02

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There can be a lot of change to our career at midlife. It might be that we have change imposed on us through redundancy, or perhaps we want to shift direction. Maybe we want a slower pace of life, but don’t know how or what that looks like, so we continue to feel overwhelmed and compromise. In this episode I James, go solo, as I talk to executive s…

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Best Exercise At Midlife... 33:33

7M ago33:33

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I’m so confused and overwhelmed! What’s the best exercise to do at midlife? We hear this all the time and in this episode we’re giving you the no nonsense, science backed lowdown on how to get the results you seek! There’s so much misinformation out there from so called experts, so first off we’ll break down the myths that keep holding you back, an…

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Sleep Posture & Optimising Health: Interview with Expert James Leinhardt 39:35

8M ago39:35

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Poor sleep troubles many of us, yet an often overlooked part of the puzzle is our sleep posture. In this episode we talk to Sleep Posture Expert James Leinhardt about the importance of night time postural care and the impact on our overall health. James has spent 10+ years helping the critically injured, the chronically ill, and the in-firm and has…

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Fast Vs Slow: The Truth About Transformation 18:23

8M ago18:23

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On today’s episode we’re talking about going fast vs going slow. Specifically, the benefits of taking our time to reach our goals. Quick fixes are addictive but none of us will become the best version of ourselves if we rush the process. It takes time to transform our habits, behaviours and self identity to the point where we can sustain the result…

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Healing from Betrayal: Interview with Dr Debi Silber 39:33

8M ago39:33

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In this episode Claire goes solo as she speaks with Dr Debi Silber PHD, the founder of The Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, which helps people heal after betrayal, so they can regain trust in themselves and establish the security needed to regain control of their life. Debi is also a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset, and personal dev…

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5 Habits Keeping You Stuck From Living Your Best (Mid)Life 24:28

8M ago24:28

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In this week's episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast we look at 5 habits that can stop you living your best midlife. As we traverse this transformative phase of life, it's crucial to identify and address habits that may be holding us back from reaching our full potential. Often patterns we’ve formed in the past can keep us trapped from the growth …

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S3 Ep172: From Addict To Ironman: Interview with Todd Crandell 39:50

9M ago39:50

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In this episode we speak to the truly inspiring Todd Crandell. Todd spent 13-years in the trenches of drug addiction and alcoholism destroying his mind, body and relationships using heroin, cocaine, alcohol and in his words - every prescription drug he could get his hands on. He was homeless and suicidal. But, after his third arrest, he had a momen…

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S3 Ep171: Why it's harder to lose weight at midlife... 25:31

9M ago25:31

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Why does it feel so much harder to lose weight at midlife? Well you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. What we used to do in our 20s and 30s no longer works and that can be really frustrating. More often than not we see midlifers doing the wrong things, that aren’t tailored to the unique challenges we face at midlife. So in this episode we’…

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S3 Ep170: The Happiness Curve: Interview with Author Jonathan Rauch 42:03

9M ago42:03

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In this episode we talk to journalist and author Jonathan Rauch about his book on midlife - The Happiness Curve. Inspired by his own experience Jonathan looked at research on age and happiness and found it shows that from our 20s into our 40s, happiness follows a well-documented U-shaped trajectory - a "happiness curve", declining from the optimism…

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S3 Ep169: Building Habits That Last 24:06

9M ago24:06

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In this episode we look at the power of micro habits and how you can utilise small changes to get big results. Often we feel overwhelmed by the thought of what we’ll need to do to make meaningful change in our lives, but actively working with micro habits like we do in our programmes makes it simple and achievable - and above all sustainable. We ta…

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S3 Ep168: The Cellular Wellness Solution: Interview with Dr Bill Rawls 49:57

9M ago49:57

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In this episode we talk to Dr Bill Rawls about cellular health and the surprising impact of cellular damage and degeneration on our overall wellbeing. Dr Rawls faced a health crisis in his forties, and finding that the medical system he’d worked in for years couldn’t offer him the answers, he applied his knowledge to researching wellness at the cel…

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S3 Ep167: Midlife & Unhappy 38:00

10M ago38:00

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In this episode we’re discussing unhappiness at midlife. It seems, to varying degrees, we’re all experiencing the 'midlife malaise', and yet we’re also ashamed of feeling this way. We can feel very alone, even if we’re surrounded by people day in day out. This leads to isolation and feeling like there’s no point to it all… So we’re on a mission to …

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S3 Ep166: The Urban Monk: An Interview with Dr Pedram Shojai 41:46

10M ago41:46

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On this week's podcast we’re delighted to talk to Pedram Shojai, who is well known as the Urban Monk. He is a Dr of Oriental Medicine & Integrative Medicine, a taoist priest, a qi gong master, film maker and a New York Times best selling author. We met Pedram when we were in the US at a health conference and we hit it off immediately. In this episo…

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S3 Ep165: Insights from 2023: What we learnt personally and professionally 20:52

10M ago20:52

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In this episode we share our key lessons of 2023, and welcome in 2024. 2023 was a year of highs and lows, and we offer our insights of how it helped us grow personally and professionally. Marbella Reset:Retreat: https://thirtyeightdegreesnorth.com/midlifemastery-marbella/ Email: team@themidlifementors.com Please remember, if you find the show helpf…

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S3 Ep164: A Conversation With Communication Genius Sam Horn 59:27

11M ago59:27

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Every so often we meet someone that we just know we have to have as a guest on our podcast. The incredible Sam Horn is one of those people. We met Sam over in America and her insightfulness at drilling straight to the nub of what you’re trying to say, and giving you a much clearer, moe powerful, succinct message to go out to the world with is simpl…

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S3 Ep163: Don't Ignore Red Flags 22:02

11M ago22:02

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In this episode we discuss why it’s important not to ignore red flags - your gut instinct - that says something, someone or a situation isn’t quite right. We’ve all had this experience where we’ve ignored our instinct only to kick ourselves later down the line. Or we’ve made a decision quickly, not knowing why and it’s potentially changed the direc…

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S3 Ep162: Changing Our Behaviour: An Interview with Dr Nicola Eccles 39:13

11M ago39:13

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Do you often wonder why you find it so hard to change? Regardless of how much you try, you keep ending up doing the exact same things over and over? That’s because behaviour change is complex. And we want to be totally transparent - it’s not easy. But the most important thing to remember is that behaviour change IS possible, because not only have w…

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S3 Ep161: Reframing Failure 22:31

12M ago22:31

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In this episode we’re discussing failure, because there’s such pressure in today’s society to be a success, that we often find the fear of failure debilitating. The reality is, we all fail. We fail at relationships, we fail at business, we fail at personal goals, we fail at being true to our ourselves. But failure isn't the end unless we let it be.…

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S3 Ep160: Divorce: A Kinder, Better Way To Untie The Knot, Interview With Kate Daly 34:54

12M ago34:54

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Divorce is often an emotionally and financially painful experience, not just for the couple involved, but for children and wider friends and family. But what if there was a way to end relationships in a kinder way, that helped couples avoid the emotional and financial turmoil of traditional solicitor approaches? In this episode we talk to Kate Daly…

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S3 Ep159: Andropause: The Unspoken Struggle Affecting Millions Of Men Over 40 28:43

12M ago28:43

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Recently, you might have seen interviews with icons like Shaun Ryder of the Happy Mondays and Robbie Williams sharing their experiences of andropause. It's great to see high-profile figures discussing this condition, as it affects countless midlife men and their loved ones. But here's the thing – andropause isn't limited to rockstars. This often ov…

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S3 Ep158: 'Realistic' (Not Perfect!) Morning Routines 21:59

1y ago21:59

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In this episode we’re sharing the importance of a 'realistic' morning routine and the key word here is realistic, not perfect. This episode came about after seeing a post from someone on social media about their daily routine. It had about 30 things on it and we worked out that it would take over four hours to get through, before even starting work…

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S3 Ep157: 5 Lessons From Our American Adventure 22:22

1y ago22:22

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In this episode we share the five key learnings from our American Adventure, in particular, how it’s opened us up to new ways of thinking, being and working. The past few weeks have been a real game changer and we hope it inspires you to go outside your comfort zone, create new experiences and live life to the fullest. To find out about The Midlife…

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S3 Ep156: When Is It Enough? 20:31

1y ago20:31

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In the episode we explore enough-ness. When is our best good enough? When are we good enough? And when do we have enough? Not enough-ness is at the core of so much of our unhealthy thinking and behaviours. Striving and pushing to do more, be more and have more, until perhaps we’re forced to stop and take stock. We share our own personal experiences…

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S3 Ep155: Screw Work, Let's Play: Interview With Author John Spencer Williams 41:46

1y ago41:46

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Ever wanted to start your own business, write your own book or develop your own brand? Well have we got a treat in store for you in this episode. We talk to author and coach John Spencer Williams, writer of F*** Work Let's Play and Screw Work Lets Play, about how to be more playful with what you want to do in business, and start having more fun in …

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