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It can feel like a struggle some days to find something to smile about, let alone have a good old meno-belly laugh.

But the positive power of comedy, and the joy of unleashing the ability to laugh at ourselves, are two of my not-at-all-guilty pleasures.

And my Episode 105 guest agrees. Because I'm delighted to be joined by Lynne Parker, award-winning Founder and Chief Exec of Funny Women CIC, to talk about How to Find Your Funny. 

Lynne shares what sparked her love affair with comedy, and we explore the evolution of female stand-ups and the legacy that Funny Women CIC is creating - and how you can get involved, from both a creative and audience perspective.

Both advocates of positive ageing, Lynne and I also share anecdotes and inspiration for how we can harness humour to add life to our years and smash those stereotypes and age-related misconceptions. 

See the transcript for our full conversation. 

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Menopause. It's a fact, and we can't change that. But one thing I'm all for is making sure the facts we get surrounding menopause are just that - facts.

There's a potential minefield of misinformation out there, with companies jumping on the menopause bandwagon claiming you need their products, with no science to back this. There's even a term for it, meno-washing!

So if you're confused, bemused and heading into overwhelm, then this episode is for you.

Because I'm delighted to be joined by my guest Charlotte Body, founder of The Health Assembly - home of hormones and longevity, to talk about How to understand your hormones so you understand your health.

Charlotte shares insights and revelations and from her menopause and how what she experienced was the springboard for PAUSE Live which returns to London for its 4th year on Saturday 10th October 2026. 

And Midlife Unlimited listeners can get 10% off tickets using the code PAUSE10 via the link below.

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https://www.pauselive.com/

To receive your Special Midlife Unlimited 10% reduction use the code PAUSE10 when purchasing your PAUSE Live tickets

PAUSE Live! is on Saturday 10th October 2026 at Convene Sancroft, St Paul’s, London

Come for expert advice, honest conversations, inspiration, connection and a brilliant day out with the women in your life.

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Are you getting enough? Could you always do with more?

Sleep! Arguably Midlife’s most precious commodity – and a hot topic with a myriad of information, advice and suggestions infiltrating our socials… to the point that it’s tough to sort what will actually work for us from the latest marketing fad.

So if you’re fed up with tossing and turning, but exhausted trying to find a solution, then Midlife Unlimited® Episode 103 is just for you.

Because I’m delighted to be joined by my guest Sonia Jenkins, Midlife health coach and author of The Invisible Midlife Woman, to talk about How to get a good night’s sleep.

We explore why sleep seems more important – and all-to-often illusive – than ever in Midlife,  and Sonia brings her 40plus years’ experience in the NHS and as a nurse practitioner to debunk some of the misinformation we’re being fed.

Sonia and I share insights and inspiration for how to assess and rethink our sleep hygiene routine.

But our conversation goes much deeper than cutting back on caffeine and ditching the doom scrolling. 

Don’t miss Sonia’s two powerful and practical experiments that will help you start getting to the root of the why you are not getting a good night’s sleep – and the steps you can take to turn this around. 

Connect with Sonia

https://www.instagram.com/sonia.jenkins.fmchc

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https://linktr.ee/sonia.jenkins 

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If you’d told me 10 years ago that I’d be sitting here at 57 with a band of fabulous cheerleaders, and nurturing wonderful new friendships, I’d have laughed in your face…

Because I was lonely. 

Friendships had drifted…

Circumstances had shifted.

And I didn’t have the confidence, or the motivation, to start forging new connections, whether for business or pleasure.

But it is possible… I’m proof.

And it’s a timely topic to explore as we kick-start September.

So I’m delighted to be joined for Midlife Unlimited Episode 102 by LinkedIn Strategist and trainer Jen Corcoran to talk about How to make Connections that Count as a Midlife woman.

Joining the dots can be scary, especially when a myriad of Midlife changes can be making us feel vulnerable.

From that wedding where you know no-one, to joining a new dance class, via the potentially overwhelming new networking event, Jen and I explore why temptation to choose JOMO over FOMO can cause us to miss out on marvellous opportunities to turn chance meetings into meaningful relationships.

We explore why quality over quantity is the way to go when forging Midlife friends.

Jen shares inspiration and anecdotes for her experiences as both an introvert and a super connector, and don’t miss our proven practical advice that you can use to start meeting people that light you up – whether at work or play.

And – it would be rude not to ask her – Jen walks us through how we can ensure our LinkedIn headline is a powerful tool for attracting connections that count.

Connect with Jen

Listener offer - 20% off Profile Roast Workshop on September 11th 2026 with the code VIP20OFF

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Do you want to unlock the mysteries of the stars? After exploring Chinese Astrology with Denise O'Dwyer in Episode 88, in the interests of balance this Metal Monkey wanted to explore how I align with typical Gemini traits. So I've called in the expert, and am delighted to be joined for this episode by Astrologer and Art of Timing Advisor Ysanne Lewis to talk about How to use Western Astrology to make today your "one day". 

Dubbed "The Modern Navigator" by her clients, Ysanne shares insights and anecdotes from over 40 years speaking the language of the stars and interpreting how they intertwine with the sun, moon and planets to impact and influence our lives. 

And, using my birth chart as an example, Ysanne explains how we can harness astrology to make the most of the opportunities that Midlife brings... and use it to help us bring our goals and dreams to fruition. 

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Are you living Midlife in the shadows? Diluting your brilliance? Stifling how you really think... and feel. 

Enough! It's time to unleash your fabulousness on the world in all your gloriously perfect imperfection, and my landmark Episode 100  guest Sonya Rose of Sonya Rose Coaching and I are going to help you do just that.

We're sharing our real-life insights and inspiration for how we have metamorphosed from people pleasers - even social chameleons - in near constant fear of judgment to women who are owning the Midlife stage... and can guide and cheerlead you to do so too.

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Are you feeling a bit flat? Lost your spark? Has life's living put a massive dampener on your zest for life, and rather than waking up feeling excited about what the new day can bring, you're growing sick of the same-old, same-old... week after week?

Then this episode is just for you. Join me and my guest Kamilla Norrman, the Adventure Mindset and SMILE Method Coach, as we share insights, anecdotes and inspiration for How to make Midlife an adventure.

Kamilla and I are both advocates of the saying "It's never too late", and in this episode we share proven tactics and practical tips for how you can break free from settling and overcome fear of change so that you can embrace the unknown and maximise the adventures that Midlife has to offer.. whatever that means to you.

And don't miss Kamilla's step-by-step SMILE Method which will enable you to embody her belief that "action precedes confidence".

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https://calendly.com/kamillanorrman/discovery-call 

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How many times have you day dreamed about taking that "do I dare..?" step of making your "one day" today?

Are you already making plans?

Or are you still tangled in the "what ifs", spiralling in procrastination?

My guest Mia Preston joins me to share how she has turned her dream into reality.

Tune in for practical tips and anecdotes from Mia and her husband's life-swap journey as they sold up their family home and relocated from a busy seaside time to a period mansion in the Scottish countryside.

And don't miss Mia's insights and inspiration for playing "alternative dress-up" that will help you to start realising your own "one day" dreams.

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One of the many changes Midlife brings - and one that can really take us by surprise - is spending more time on our own.

And this can be not just a shock, but an open invitation for our inner critic to do her worst.

From empty nesting to pivoting and starting our own business, my guest director of Pink Frog Limited Lisa Webb and I explore how spending hours in our own company can result in us heading down rabbit holes of overthinking, procrastination and uncertainty as we create excuses and talk ourselves out of things. 

Lisa explains how we can be busy, capable and holding things together but, while we don't necessarily feel lonely, spending long stretches of time alone - particularly when working for ourselves - can feel surprisingly isolating. 

And Lisa shares how she has discovered surprising and enriching ways of getting out of her own head.

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There's a Midlife rebellion going on that we're just not talking about enough!

More and more of us are rejecting the "slow down" stereotype that gets slapped on us when we hit our 50s, and we're choosing to take on physical challenges instead.

If you're tempted to ramp your fitness up a gear, find out MORE  by joining me and my guest founder of The Movement Hacking Project Alexandra Johnson. 

Alexandra, who was born with a rare vascular condition, shares her metamorphosis journey from being told at 13 she would never walk normally to counting running Marathon des Sables among her athletic achievements. 

We explore how we can rewrite the stories we're telling ourselves so that we can stop underestimating our Midlife bodies and become stronger, more capable and more independent.

And Alexandra explains how her own struggles have led to her creating movement hacking, with insights and practical advice for how we can use her techniques to embrace the adventures our second chapter has to offer.

Connect with Alexandra

https://www.themovementhackingproject.com/midlifeunlimited

Alexandra is offering Midlife Unlimited listeners a 35% discount on a Movement Audit via this link https://calendly.com/movementhacking/book-a-call

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