The Beth Goodrham Podcast - Lifestyle & Health for Women

Creatine isn’t just for gym bros—midlife women are discovering its health and lifestyle benefits, and the results are impressive! In this episode, I break down what Creatine is, how it works, and why it’s becoming a go-to supplement for women over 40.

We explore how Creatine can boost strength, energy, recovery, lean muscle, and even brain health—without “bulking up.” I also share my personal journey from skepticism to trying it myself, plus tips for choosing a high-quality supplement.

Whether you’re hitting the gym, taking exercise classes, or just want more energy and focus in midlife, this episode gives you the lowdown on how Creatine can support your health and easily be incorporated into your lifestyle. 

Resources & Links:

• Creatine recommendation: HERE
• Mimi Evans’ blog on Creatine: HERE
• Rachel Hollis podcast discussion: HERE

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💌 Let’s connect
If you’d like to share your thoughts or your own midlife reinvention story, come find me on Instagram @bethgoodrham
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📖 Related blog post: Should Women Take Creatine? Benefits, powders & creatine gummies

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Feeling overwhelmed by the dark, cold UK months? In this episode, I share my approach to living Hygge —a cozy, mindful lifestyle that goes beyond interiors. 

What We'll Cover

• Changing your mindset about autumn & winter:
  • Why the colder, darker months don’t have to be dreaded.
  • Shifting from a “season to survive” to a season to rest, restore, and reflect.
  • Embracing Hygge as an attitude, not just a home aesthetic.
• Evening & bedtime rituals:
  • Setting a gentle 9:30 PM alarm to signal winding down.
  • Enjoying warming drinks like frothy almond milk with ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon.
  • Yin yoga routines and mindful stretching for relaxation and better sleep.
  • Simple skincare routines with affordable, effective products for winter self-care.
  • Optional extras: pillow sprays, sleep masks, and cozy bedtime rituals.
• Morning rituals to start your day grounded:
  • Early wake-ups to enjoy quiet time before anyone else is awake.
  • Candle-lit mornings, meditation, journaling, and affirmation cards.
  • Observing nature: stepping outside to connect with the day’s weather and light.
  • Mindful activities like feeding a sourdough starter or baking for calm and satisfaction.
• Creative and home-based winter activities:
  • Sourdough baking, wreath-making, and seasonal crafts.
  • Jigsaws, board games, and tapestry as mindful hobbies.
  • Writing handwritten letters to friends and family.
  • Reading seasonal books like How to Winter and The Power of Hot and Cold.
• Living Hygge through clothing and comfort:
  • Snuggly cashmere jumpers, fleece-lined clogs, and soft joggers.
  • Layering for warmth and comfort while feeling stylish at home.
  • Using tactile items like soft throws, cozy bedding, and blankets to create hygge corners.
• Optimizing your surroundings for seasonal wellbeing:
  • Using lighting, candles, and fairy lights to create warmth and coziness.
  • Incorporating tactile and sensory comforts to make home feel restorative.
  • Music, aromas, and small adjustments to transform spaces into winter sanctuaries.
• Nourishing foods and winter cooking rituals:
  • Seasonal soups, stews, root vegetables, and spiced dishes.
  • Comfort foods with warming spices like cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, and garam masala.
  • Weekend batch cooking to simplify weeknights and create joyful meals.
  • Treats like spiced apple cake, frothy spiced milk, or dark chocolate with nuts.
• Winter biohacks & restorative practices:
  • Cold plunges and starry dips for invigorating energy.
  • Sauna sessions and contrast therapy for warmth and endorphins.
  • PEMF mats for grounding, relaxation, and recovery after cold dips.
  • Yin yoga, restorative stretches, and mindful evening rituals to close the day.
• Mindset tips for enjoying UK winters:
  • Focusing on slowing down and aligning with nature’s rhythms.
  • Making the most of the season without wishing it away.
  • Finding joy in small, restorative activities rather than the idealized “Scandi hygge.”
• Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
  • Yin Yoga with Kassandra on YouTube
  • Skincare: The Ordinary product range
  • Books: How to Winter, The Power of Hot and Cold
  • Sauna & cold plunge guides, PEMF mat (Higher Dose)
  • To read the blog post associated with this podcast episode (Hygge at Home: Autumn & Winter Rituals for Wellness) just click HERE

I am both excited and very nervous about this podcast episode because things are going to be changing around here and I just wanted to share with you what that might look like. 

One thing that I've never really shared on the podcast before is my entrepreneurial journey. I've always stood clear of it, But I've reached the stage in my life where I've realized I've actually got so much to share about running a business and in particular running an e commerce business. And I felt that it was something that I wanted to share because there aren't many women my age who are out there talking about it. 

Not only that, but there are going to be some big changes in the next few years in our household. For a start, next year, Mr. G is going to be consciously uncoupling from his career as a lawyer. It's something he's been doing for over 30 years now. He's very much in his comfort zone when he's doing it and he's definitely in his zone of genius but he is going to be taking the big step of consciously uncoupling from his legal career. 

We are starting a business together and I thought it would be fun to share on the podcast, the process, the people that we encounter, the problems we come across, the positives, and the products that we are going to be creating together. 

So, whilst the podcast will very much stay the same in terms of some of the topics that I'm going to be covering, I will also be introducing new topics, such as working alongside your husband. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? 

I'm going to be talking about running a business, female entrepreneurship, and also, of course, what life looks like as our children get older and leave the nest. 

What I really wanted to do was to encourage women to dip their toe in the entrepreneurial waters. 

Now that's not going to be for everyone who listens to the podcast at the moment. I totally understand that, but I'm hoping that there will be topics of interest and. humorous tales and anecdotes, along with a huge amount of failures that might just pique your interest enough for you to keep on listening. 

The name of the podcast is going to change to the e commerce girls club. I will still be a friend in your ear, I will still be here, and I will still be sharing the trials and tribulations, the highlights and the pitfalls of working for yourself, running a home and encountering this beautiful stage of life that we find ourselves in. 

So with that in mind, I would love to invite you to keep on listening to what will become the e commerce girls club podcast, Where hopefully you will continue to dive in so that we can hang out together whilst I share what's going on over here. 

Much love, Beth :)

Tinnitus! The screeching, whizzing, hissing noise in our ears that just won't buzz off, however much we wish it would.
 
I'll talk you through the causes of tinnitus,  how it impacts us and ideas on how to manage it. There is no cure but we can learn to live along side it and, like any challenge that we have, there are always positives we can take away from it.
 
Useful Links & Codes
Tinnitus UK
Get 15% off at Baukjen with the code BGSTYLIST 15
Get 20% off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20

I'd always rolled my eyes at the thought of a morning routine. I mean seriously, who has the time and how does it even help?

And then I came across Hal Elrod, the author of the Miracle Morning Routine. In his podcast interview with Rachel Hollis (linked below) he explained how he had developed the Miracle Morning Routine and how it  worked. I was intrigued. So intrigued that I bought the book (also linked below) and a few days later I started my very own Miracle Morning Routine. 

Nearly 40 days in now and I LOVE it!

In this episode I share what it looks like in practice, how to tweak it to fit your day and the benefits it has brought to my life. It really has been life changing.  I hope that if you're feeling a little unsettled and you're searching for a practice to help, that this might offer some comfort.

Oh and before I forget! Here's the link to the retreat that I'm running at the beginning of October 2024. I've prepared a brochure which answers and explains all that you should need to know in the first instance. And if you have any questions at all, please just email me at [email protected] and I'll be happy to help answer any questions you may have. 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE RETREAT BROCHURE 

Additional links referred to in the episode:
The Rachel Hollis Podcast Episode 580 with Hal Elrod
Miracle Morning Book By Hal Elrod

Hi and welcome to episode 5 of this 5/5/5 mini series that I created to help people feel less alone, to bring a smile to their face and to bring some joy to their day. 

Our minds can often be a lonely place. In sharing five thoughts that I think only I think, I wanted to de-mystify how our minds work and how in reality, there are probably lots of people with the same thoughts as you - you just don't realise it - and that can be horribly isolating. 

So join me as I share my five thoughts. Even if you don't identify with them exactly, hopefully they will help to paint a picture for you which feels a little more rosy! 

Welcome to Episode 4 of this 5 day mini series which is designed to help you to feel totally sorted about yourself and your life.

During these 5 episodes I will be giving you the opportunity to listen to the inner most workings of my mind with the hope that you may think to yourself "Oh, so I'm not alone in thinking and feeling this." Or even better "Wow, I am totally sorted and she totally IS NOT!"

Come and join me as I journey through five things I'm rubbish at, five things I'm good at (I say that with the lighest of touches!) my five greatest fears, five daily spiritual practices that I follow and five thoughts I think only I think!

Feel free to come and find me on Instagram at bethgoodrham and drop me a message there. I'd love to hear from you!

I've also got a website HERE with lots of free resources and information about the coaching programmes and courses that I have available.

And remember, if you're in the market for some new knickers I have a 20% discount off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20 and I have a 15% discount with Baukjen at BGSTYLIST 15. 

Thank you so much for joining me! If there's anyone you know who you think might like to take a listen too, please share a Friend In Your Ear with them. 

Beth x

Welcome to Episode 3 of this 5 day mini series which is designed to help you to feel totally sorted about yourself and your life.

During these 5 episodes I will be giving you the opportunity to listen to the inner most workings of my mind with the hope that you may think to yourself "Oh, so I'm not alone in thinking and feeling this." Or even better "Wow, I am totally sorted and she totally IS NOT!"

Come and join me as I journey through five things I'm rubbish at, five things I'm good at (I say that with the lighest of touches!) my five greatest fears, five daily spiritual practices that I follow and five thoughts I think only I think!

Feel free to come and find me on Instagram at bethgoodrham and drop me a message there. I'd love to hear from you!

I've also got a website HERE with lots of free resources and information about the coaching programmes and courses that I have available.

And remember, if you're in the market for some new knickers I have a 20% discount off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20 and I have a 15% discount with Baukjen at BGSTYLIST 15. 

Thank you so much for joining me! If there's anyone you know who you think might like to take a listen too, please share a Friend In Your Ear with them. 

Beth x

Welcome to Episode 2 of this 5 day mini series which is designed to help you to feel totally sorted about yourself and your life.

During these 5 episodes I will be giving you the opportunity to listen to the inner most workings of my mind with the hope that you may think to yourself "Oh, so I'm not alone in thinking and feeling this." Or even better "Wow, I am totally sorted and she totally IS NOT!"

Come and join me as I journey through five things I'm rubbish at, five things I'm good at (I say that with the lighest of touches!) my five greatest fears, five daily spiritual practices that I follow and five thoughts I think only I think!

Resources I referred to in the episode:

Listen - How To Find The Words For Tender Conversations
Chambers & Beau Jewellery

Feel free to come and find me on Instagram at bethgoodrham and drop me a message there. I'd love to hear from you!

I've also got a website HERE with lots of free resources and information about the coaching programmes and courses that I have available.

And remember, if you're in the market for some new knickers I have a 20% discount off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20 and I have a 15% discount with Baukjen at BGSTYLIST 15. 

Thank you so much for joining me! If there's anyone you know who you think might like to take a listen too, please share a Friend In Your Ear with them. 

Beth x

Welcome to Episode 1 of this 5 day mini series which is designed to help you to feel totally sorted about yourself and your life.

Over the next 5 episodes I will be giving you the opportunity to listen to the inner most workings of my mind with the hope that you may think to yourself "Oh, so I'm not alone in thinking and feeling this." Or even better "Wow, I am totally sorted and she totally IS NOT!"

Come and join me as I journey through five things I'm rubbish at, five things I'm good at (I say that with the lighest of touches!) my five greatest fears, five daily spiritual practices that I follow and five thoughts I think only I think!

Feel free to come and find me on Instagram at bethgoodrham and drop me a message there. I'd love to hear from you!

I've also got a website HERE with lots of free resources and information about the coaching programmes and courses that I have available. 

And remember, if you're in the market for some new knickers I have a 20% discount off at Stripe & Stare with the code BGOOD20 and I have a 15% discount with Baukjen at BGSTYLIST 15. 

Thank you so much for joining me! If there's anyone you know who you think might like to take a listen too, please share a Friend In Your Ear with them. 

Beth x