What if your midlife fatigue isn’t about willpower… but about wiring?

In this episode of Midlife Mayhem & Magic, I’m joined by nutritional therapist and wellbeing coach Helen Jones, who blends science-backed nutrition with deeply supportive coaching to help women reclaim their energy, resilience, and confidence through perimenopause and menopause.

We talk about:
🧠 Why knowing what to do isn't enough, and what actually creates change
💥 Common blocks to motivation and how to move through them
🌿 What your midlife body really needs (hint: it’s not another crash diet)
💛 How to stay consistent when life feels chaotic, messy, and full-on

Helen’s work is rooted in real life, not perfection, and her gentle, practical approach is exactly what so many women need to hear right now.

🎧 Listen now.

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Where you can find Helen:

W: www.helenjonesnutrition.com

IG: @helenjonesnutrition

FB: @Helen Jones Nutrition

#MidlifeMagic #PerimenopauseSupport #WomensHealth #MidlifeWellness #EnergyAfter40 #HabitChange #MenopauseNutrition #PodcastForWomen

What happens when the high-achieving, go-go-go lifestyle just… stops working?

In this gentle and deeply honest episode, I chat with my brilliant friend Nic Wood, hairdresser, hair loss specialist, and woman navigating the shift from doing to being in midlife.

We explore:
🌀 The emotional aftermath of lockdown
🧠 Burnout, identity loss, and chasing goals that no longer fit
🧘‍♀️ Creating slowness, softness, and saying no without guilt
💛 The gift of connection, accountability, and nervous system repair

This is a real-life, voice-notey kind of conversation, the kind you’ll want to listen to on a walk, with a cuppa, or in the bath. It’s a hug in podcast form.

Find Nic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-wood-hair-loss-specialist/

#MidlifeMayhemAndMagic #NicWood #MidlifeShift #WomenWhoSayNo #SlowLiving #NervousSystemHealing #PodcastForWomen

What happens when the life you built starts to crack beneath the surface? When motherhood doesn’t go to plan? When burnout becomes the invitation to rise, differently?

In this heartfelt, vulnerable and wisdom-rich episode, I’m joined by Sally O’Hara, a transformation coach guiding high-achieving women to release burnout-driven beliefs and lead with softness, clarity and power.

We talk:
🌿 The unexpected call to motherhood
💥 Burnout as a wake-up call, not a failure
🌀 Embodying feminine leadership in a masculine world
💌 The healing power of long voicenotes, nervous system safety, and choosing a new way

If you’ve ever felt like you were doing all the right things and still falling apart, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and share with a woman who’s on the edge of her next chapter.

Sally is offering a FREE Q&A session on 9th July, see below for contact options. Book here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb3ewvUCN_1zWrbqgDDcP_-YEQJPIxBwAPuL5TR7vbEB1m9A/viewform

Website: Www.therediantretreat.com

Instagram: @thelifebalanceguide

What if midlife wasn’t a crisis but an initiation?

In this episode, I’m joined by the luminous Ebonie Allard, fulfilment facilitator, soul contract guide and embodiment master coach, for a deep, delicious conversation about reclaiming identity, navigating neurodivergence, healing body image, and learning how to feel unapologetically full of yourself.

We explore:
✨ Perimenopause as a spiritual awakening
🧠 Living and leading with neurodivergence
💥 The power of naming your emotional splinters
🔥 Why it’s safe to be visible, expressed, and free

This one is honest, cosmic, funny and real.
You’ll walk away cracked open, comforted, and reminded that your too-muchness is actually your magic.

Connect with Ebonie:
Website: www.ebonieallard.com
YouTube: @EbonieAlchemy
Instagram (Main): @eboniealchemy
Instagram (Shop): @ebonieallard
Facebook: facebook.com/eboniealchemy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ebonieallard

Want to work with Ebonie?
Her next Initiation begins 1st July 2025.

What if the brain fog, exhaustion, low libido, wild cycle swings and emotional rollercoasters aren’t signs you’re broken… but a totally natural (if messy) phase of life?

In this deeply empowering and practical episode, I sit down with Dr. Jo Vlies, NHS GP and menopause specialist, to bust through the confusion and shame around perimenopause and menopause, and finally talk about what’s really going on.

We cover:
💊 The truth about HRT — when it helps, when it doesn’t
🌿 Why supplements aren’t always the answer
🔥 What happens to libido (and how to reignite it)
🧠 The link between perimenopause and late-diagnosed neurodivergence
💛 How to move through this portal with compassion, clarity and strength

Whether you’re just starting to question if “this might be it” or deep in the weeds of mood crashes, sleepless nights and hot flushes, this one is a balm.

You’re not going mad.
You’re evolving.
Follow Jo on Instagram → @drjovlies
Book a private menopause consultation → www.drjovlies.com

Jodie is joined by powerhouse mentor and wise woman Ekaterina Ward in this candid and soul-nourishing episode. They explore the juggle of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth through the lens of midlife transformation.

Expect honesty, laughter, wisdom and a few goosebump moments, as they navigate what it really takes to stay radiant in the midst of the mayhem.

Find Ekaterina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ekaterinaward/

Find Jodie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjodiemclean/

Ekaterina is gifting a workbook for magical self-inquiry: https://ekaterinaward.com/midlife-mayhem-and-magic

Episode 2: Motherhood (and the bits we don’t say out loud)

Motherhood was the most requested topic after Episode 1, so here we are.

In this episode, I speak from the heart about what it means to be a mother, to not be a mother, to grieve, to carry guilt, to rage quietly, and to find moments of magic in the chaos.

This isn’t a parenting tips episode. This is for anyone navigating identity, exhaustion, and expectation through the lens of midlife and mothering.

Episode 1: Why I’m Launching This Podcast

Welcome to Midlife Mayhem & Magic! In this first episode, I share why I’m hitting record, messy bits and all. From perimenopause and parenting to PTSD, business, and neurodivergence, this is the space where we stop pretending it’s all fine and start talking honestly.

No filters. No scripts. Just real conversations about the mayhem and the magic of midlife.

Follow me on Instagram @iamjodiemclean