The Midlife Mentors

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 incredible for my self growth. Sometimes we just see people’s highlight reels, and my hope is that you feel seen and heard via my story. The Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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 much so that Michelle has interviewed some amazing guests, such as Dame Judi Dench, Andrea McLean, Claire Sweeney and Anthea Turner. This is such a relatable discussion with some amazing nuggets of advice and we know you’re going to find it uplifting, inspiring and fun!Follow Michelle:Instagram: @michelleford_twchttps://www.twowomenchatting.com/The Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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 eating, moving, and living better.In this episode, we explore J.J.’s journey to becoming one of the most trusted voices in health and wellness. We talk about her early days at the legendary Golds Gym in LA in the 80s, how she trailblazed the original 'strong not skinny' movement and also, how she first began, many years ago, talking about gut health and supplementation.This is a hugely informative episode, full of tips, especially for midlife women on how to age powerfully, so go head and grab a pad and pen because you’ll definitely want to take notes!https://jjvirgin.com/https://www.instagram.com/jj.virgin/The Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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 enough to maintain a strong relationship. However, true intimacy requires much more than simply being near each other.In this episode we dive into proximity versus intimacy, talk about our own experience and as ever give tips you can action to start making positive changes in your relationship.The Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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 devastating effects of growing up without a positive father figure in his life and used this to create the Dad Edge community.Larry is now a successful podcaster, best selling author and runs programmes for men to step up and be the best that they can be as a partner, a parent and man.Talking to Larry was truly inspiring and I’m sure this episode will resonate with many of you.https://thedadedge.comThe Spirit Of Fatherhood Book:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1640657118/?tag=churchpublisi-20https://www.instagram.com/thedadedge/The Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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 meaningful, is where we can begin to experience peace. We also chat about the importance of taking time out to daydream, and avoid the pull of constant distractions that only serve to leave us empty. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we enjoyed recording it.The Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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  - The Perils of Perception – Why we’re wrong about nearly everything, and Generations: Does when you’re born shape who you are?.We dive into the social influences that have shaped Generation X and the impact of being hinged between the baby boomers and the millennials. We also discuss how our values and behaviour differ from other generations, but also offers insights into the misconceptions we might hold.This is an episode not to be missed because it’s been recorded for us midlifers in mind!To connect with Professor Bobby Duffy, click the link below:https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/bobby-duffyFor his book, click below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Generations-Does-When-Youre-Shape/dp/178649972XThe Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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 that she could help empower other women.We talk about HRT, the importance of estrogen, cortisol, thyroid and insulin (and the relationship between them), getting effective hormone tests, and the lifestyle adjustments we can make to support our hormone health.We hope you find it as interesting as we did.To connect with Nicki, you can go to her website:https://happyhormonesforlife.com/And for Nicki's book, you can click here:https://getbook.at/HappyHormonesThe Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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 upsides to being alcohol free, how it impacts their relationship - plus she offers advice for anyone else considering going down this route. We hope you enjoy this and find it useful.To join James' Free Masterclass on Thursday 25th (7pm) or Friday 26th (1pm) - all UK time, hit the link below:themidlifementors.com/thriveThe Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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 - diving into why stress is different to burnout, why it happens on a deeper soul level, the symptoms and what we can do if we realise we’re in burnout to help the recovery process.This is a subject very close to our heart and we hope it helps you feel more understood and less alone.The Midlife Male Handbook available now:AmazonWaterstonesWH Smith Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors