The Midlife Mentors

Send us a textIn 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/178649972X Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textIn 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/HappyHormones Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textMany 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/thrive Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textBurnout - 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. Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textNavigating 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 an incredibly real and enlightening conversation, with so much advice about how to get the best from your relationship, and we know you’re going to really enjoy listening to this one.Connect with Dr Kate:https://www.modernintimacy.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-naked-with-dr-kate/id1563975869 https://www.instagram.com/themodernintimacy/https://www.tiktok.com/@drkatebalestrieri Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textInjuries 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 course prevent it happening again. Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textIt 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 ourselves the peace we deserve?In this episode we share 7 practical tips for shifting negative thought patterns that you can start to apply straight away and we hope you find it useful. Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textUncertainty. 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 Experts. We dive deep into the heart of uncertainty, learning from Sam about innovative tools and strategies to help individuals and organisations not just cope with, but thrive in uncertain times.Sam openly shares his own personal journey behind developing “The Uncertainty Experts," and reveals key insights from his research - as well as offering practical advice to navigate the unknown.So, whether you're facing uncertainty in your career, dealing with personal challenges, or simply curious about how to turn unpredictability into opportunity, this episode is for you.To join the next cohort of the Uncertainty Experts programme, starting 4th June 2024, sign up below for your discounted ticket:https://www.uncertaintyexperts.com/a/2147867224/a8dzyowK Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textIn 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 having to forego financial security. This is a very practical discussion that we know will resonate with so many of you and if you’ve been considering a career change, we hope it’ll give you the confidence to move forward with your plans… Support the showPlease 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

Send us a textOne 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 with a doctor who prescribes pills straight away, or they see a therapist. All of these are fine - but they’re not tackling things in an integrated way. And that’s essential, because we’re holistic beings. And the purpose of our approach is to bring the mind, body and soul into alignment. To look at all aspects of the self, rather than just one part. Only when we do this can we truly thrive and reach our fullest potential.In this episode we dive into more detail about this and give you the low down on our ENRICH method. Support the showPlease 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