In this solo Gen X Shorts episode I'm sharing a couple of my menopause experiences - both of which were pretty scary and something I was totally unprepared for. I'd love you to share your menopause stories with me - you can drop me a message at [email protected]

Today I'm talking to body positivity expert Jane Pangbourne, exploring ways in which we can change our poor body image through reframing our thoughts into more positive and empowering ones.  Poor body image affects so many women and can have hugely limiting effects on confidence.  I hope if you relate to this you'll take comfort from knowing you're not alone!

You can find out more about Jane on her website www.bodypositivitycoach.co.uk or follow her on social media on Facebook and Instagram.

PS:  Sorry, the sound quality isn't great on this one!!!

Today I'm chatting with Paula Franetti author of the book Driving Force - How One Woman Rebounded from Life Altering Injuries and You Can To and founder of the injury support and recovery programme Rebound Planner.

Paula's personal story of recovery following a near fatal car accident is inspirational. Her positive mindset and unwillingness to let her multiple, potentially crippling injuries stop her from reaching complete wellness is truly awe inspiring.

You can pick up a copy of her book here . You can also visit Paula's website here her Facebook page here and her Instagram page here . If you're a Linked In user here's the link.

Finally, if you fancy getting away from it all for a couple of days and joining myself and some other fabulous women on a 2 day retreat, here's the link to book onto my Fabulous Butterfly Retreat in September.

In this Gen X shorts episode I'm sharing 21 lessons I've learned in my first year as a self employed coach.

It's been a bit of a roller coaster year but I wouldn't change a thing.

In today's episode I get to enjoy a lighthearted chat about all things hair with former salon owner and hair expert, Debbie Goodlip.   It's not often these days I get to simply chill out and enjoy a good girlie gossip with a friend, and today I got to do exactly that.  So, if you fancy joining us, grab a cuppa, pull up a chair and let's go!

If you'd like to learn more about Debbie and her business or products you can find her at https://welovehair.mymonat.com/ or follow her on social media on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WelovehairEU/ and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/welovehairuk/

In today's episode I'm chatting with Dr Ruth Briant-Jones, a functional and lifestyle medical doctor and former RAF doctor. Ruth now has her own practice as well as a Harley Street clinic and I'm excited to say, will be one of the expert coaches joining me in a new group coaching programme I'm launching on 1 May 19 called The Fabulous Butterfly Club.

In this interview we're clarifying the difference between functional and lifestyle medicine and how both of these differ from traditional, conventional medicine.

We also talk about stress and the 5 pillars of health, especially as they relate to midllfe and menopause.

You can find out more about Dr Ruth on her website www.ruthbriantjones.com or on Social Media:  Instagram Facebook and Linked In.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE A BETA TESTER FOR THE FABULOUS BUTTERFLY CLUB AND NOT ONLY GET YOUR FIRST MONTH FOR FREE BUT ALSO A SUSBTANTIAL DISCOUNT ON MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FOR AS LONG AS YOU SUBSCRIBE GET ONTO THE BETA TEST LIST HERE AND HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THIS AMAZING GROUP COACHING PROGRAMME :)

Ep 25 - In this Gen Ex Shorts mini episode, it's just me celebrating women everywhere on International Women's Day and talking about 2 amazing women in particular who are proof that there's no such word as 'can't'.

Ep 24 - I'm chatting with 'Garden Whisperer' Jo Dyer, a former lecturer and academic in Organisational Analysis turned horticulturalist and gardener.  Jo has a passion for helping others to connect emotionally with their gardens, offering design, planning and  'Garden Whispers' to keep the love affair with your flowers alive and well.

As someone who runs a mile when it comes to gardening and could wilt a silk rose, I found the interview fascinating and I might even have been converted!

You can find Jo at Really Useful Gardens on Facebook and on her website or join her Facebook Group The Nourishing Garden Group

Here's a link to the Journaling for Self Confidence 5 Day Challenge and the link to the Facebook Group too:  Fifty, Fit and Fabulous.

I know this episode will resonate with so many women who, whilst not classing themselves as alcoholics, have developed psychological and habitual alcohol dependency.  Norah speaks honestly and candidly about her own relationship with alcohol and how her life changed once she made the decision to go alcohol free.

As a hypnotherapist and alcohol free lifestyle coach, Norah helps women to eradicate their triggers, heal deeply and feel worthy so they can find their freedom, joy and peace, ready to to follow their true path in life with confidence and clarity.

Norah believes that mindset work is key to becoming alcohol free - Learning to sit with emotions and understand what you truly want in life so you can go and grab it with both hands without hiding behind the alcohol curtains.  You can find out more about Norah and the work she does at norahginty.com or get help and support via her free Facebook Group 'Becoming Alcohol Free'

Finally, I'm giving away some free training via a webinar on 12 Feb 19 at 8pm GMT called 'Embracing the Butterfly Years' and you can register for your place  by clicking on the link here Don't worry if you can't make the live training, if you register you'll get the replay emailed to you so you won't miss out.  Finally, why not come and join my own fab Facebook community called Fifty Fit and Fabulous for some inspiration and fun.

Ep 22 - Chatting with Julia Doherty. 

Julia is a self confessed workaholic who decided to walk 500 miles across Spain on the Camino De Santiago Pilgrimage in 2016. Little did she know how this magical place would unlock a forgotten soul and reignite a new found passion that has since sparked a new business venture.  Julia’s new mission in life  is to promote the benefits of walking in nature for busy workaholics, young adults and burnt out parents.  We all need some time-out to make room for more business ideas, or to clear space in our heads for own sanity and what better way than grabbing your walking boots, trekking poles, and trusty backpack.  If you're looking for a challenge or a way to really get in touch with who you are, you have got to listen to this episode!

You can find more about Julia and the Camino at her website www.adventuregeek.co.uk or check out her podcast The Camino Talk Show Podcast on Podbean, Stitcher and iTunes.  You can also find Julia on Facebook at The Adventure Geek