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This week on The Midlife Mentors, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about and misunderstood  areas in health right now: peptides and longevity.

We’re joined by Dr. Enayat, a GP and founder of Human Longevity Clinics, who’s working at the cutting edge of personalised, preventative medicine.

You’ve probably seen peptides all over social media,  touted as the new shortcut to fat loss, muscle gain, and turning back the clock. But here’s the truth: this isn’t biohacking for beginners.

Dr. E breaks down what peptides actually are, where they can help, and more importantly - where they can go seriously wrong. We get into the risks, the hype, the need for proper testing and medical supervision… and why, if your foundations aren’t in place, you’re wasting your time.

If you’ve been curious about peptides, biohacking or the future of longevity - this is the episode you need to hear.

We also have a discount code:

MIDLIFE10

This will entitle  listeners to 10% off the HUM2N shop and a free discovery consultation. Mentioning The Midlife Mentors during the discovery consultation will also offer 10% off all HUM2N services. 

The code is valid until the end of July.

Find out more at the below links:

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Today on The Midlife Mentors, we’re joined by Lyndsey Simpson, serial entrepreneur, author of The Age Rebellion - and a powerful voice challenging everything we’ve been told about getting older.

Because here’s the truth - we’re living longer than ever before - decades longer, in fact - and yet so many of us are still following an outdated societal script of winding down, playing small, or waiting for 'retirement' to finally live.

Lyndsey is leading what she calls an 'age rebellion' - a movement to rewrite the rules, reclaim control and design a second half of life that’s driven by passion, purpose and possibility.

In this inspiring and uplifting conversation, we explore what it really means to take ownership of what comes next - how to break free from limiting beliefs about age…and why your most exciting, fulfilling years are most definitely still ahead of you.

So if you’re feeling as though there must be more, and want to build a life you never want to retire from - take a listen.

Grab 20% off Lyndsey's new book: The Age Rebellion (UK only):

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To celebrate the upcoming publication of The Age Rebellion by Lyndsey Simpson, we're giving you the chance to win £300 worth of Virgin Experience vouchers, so you can embark on an adventure that makes you feel like an Age Rebel.

To enter, pre-order a hardback copy of The Age Rebellion and upload a screenshot of your proof of purchase below.

Entries close at 23:59pm on Wednesday 6th May 2026. You must be aged 18+ and a resident of the UK to enter this competition.

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A recent Age UK study found that nearly a third of adults still feel affected by their school PE experiences… with many put off exercise for life.

Not because they’re lazy, but because of how it made them feel.

Being picked last. Feeling judged. Not fitting in.

And what’s interesting is - those moments didn’t stay in childhood. They shaped the story you might still be telling yourself now… “I’m not sporty”, “exercise isn’t for me” or "I’m not good enough…"

So today, we’re getting into that - in a funny lighthearted way - as we share our own personal (traumatic!) experiences.

We look at where these unhelpful beliefs really come from… and how to finally rewrite them in a way that actually works for you now - so you can live midlife healthy, happy and strong.

Struggling with midlife lately? We offer 20 minute chats - for free - to unpick what's going on and help you get clarity on the next steps. 

To book, just drop us an email at [email protected]

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If you're in the position where you still have a parent, or both parents, alive and well - this episode poses the question - how well do you really know them? Not just as mum or dad - but as people, with their own stories, struggles and choices.

After losing his father, our guest on today's episode - Neil Taylor, realised something most of us avoid. He'd run out of time to ask his dad the things that truly mattered. Since then, he's dedicated his life to capturing parent's stories that would potentially be lost forever through his work - Me & My Old Man

This is a beautiful (and sometimes difficult) conversation about family, legacy and healing - and why making time is truly transformative.

We also want to acknowledge that some of you listening may have already lost a parent, so understandably this episode might feel a little raw and potentially reflective. So please listen with care and self compassion.

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Today we’re tackling a tricky subject - separation after infidelity… 

This episode was inspired by a workshop we were asked to run for a corporate client on the subject, and despite the tough emotional angle, we were blown away by the engagement from participants, so we thought we’d share what we talked about here.

This isn’t about blame or picking apart what went wrong. It’s about recognising that when trust is broken, it doesn’t just affect the relationship - it shakes our sense of self, safety and reality.

You might be feeling everything right now… anger, confusion - perhaps even relief...or nothing at all. In this episode, we’ll try to help you make sense of what you’re feeling so you can start finding your footing again.

It’s not about having all the answers, but about being compassionate as you move along your own individual journey of healing.

We're by no means 'experts', but we have been through this ourselves - and coached many clients through their own separation challenges.

So we hope this episode helps you feel seen, heard and understood.

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In this episode we’re joined by Casey Davidson, a life and sobriety coach from Seattle and host of the Hello Someday podcast. Casey helps high-achieving women who feel stuck in the cycle of trying to moderate their drinking take a step back through a 100-day alcohol-free challenge.

We talk about the myths around moderation, why midlife can be a turning point for many women’s relationship with alcohol, the social pressures around drinking, and why you don’t have to hit rock bottom to decide you want something different.
If you’ve ever been curious about what life without alcohol might look like - or wondered why it can feel so hard to change your habits - then take a listen.

To find out more:

https://hellosomedaycoaching.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/caseymdavidson/

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Most people think success comes from doing more. More hours, more strategy, more hustle.

But what if the real edge isn’t in your work schedule, but in your body?

Today, we’re talking about the overlooked foundation of success and why the most successful people in the world prioritise their health first.

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If you’re in midlife and raising teenagers, you’ll know it can sometimes feel like you’re living with a complete stranger. 

One minute they’re the child who used to tell you everything… and the next they’re behind a closed door, headphones in and phone glued to their hand. It can leave even the most loving, well-meaning parent wondering: am I getting this right?

In this episode we’re joined by Dr Suzanne Simpson, who has spent years working with teenagers in educational and psychiatric settings. She shares powerful insights into what our teens really need from us right now - and it might not be what you think. 

We talk about why connection matters more than perfection, how curiosity builds trust, and why the small moments of presence between parent and child matter far more than any clever tools and techniques.

If you sometimes feel unsure how to reach your teenager, how to set boundaries around technology, or how to keep the lines of communication open… this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

https://www.drsuzannesimpson.com/

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In this episode we’re revisiting something we get asked about a lot! Midlife nutrition tips. This isn’t about complicated diets or biohacks, it’s simple principles - how and what should we really be eating in midlife to stay healthy and happy?

Because the truth is, the way many of us ate in our 20s and 30s often stops working in our 40s and 50s. Energy drops, weight creeps up, and recovery takes longer.

So in this episode we’re going to share five simple nutrition principles for midlife - practical things you can start doing today that can make a real difference to your energy, health, and your body as you age.

To grab our Nutrition PDF just email: [email protected]

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Today we’re joined by Dr Max Pemberton and Dr Courtney Raspin, authors of The Weight Loss Prescription, to unpack one of the most talked-about health shifts of our time: GLP-1 weight-loss medications.

Are they a miracle? A medical breakthrough? Or a shortcut that risks creating new problems?

In this conversation we explore what happens when you remove someone’s primary coping mechanism, food, and why anxiety, low mood or even addiction can surface if the psychological work isn’t done alongside the medical treatment. 

We tackle the tension between body positivity and health reality, the stigma and secrecy around using weight-loss medication, and why midlife with its hormonal shifts, muscle loss and bone health concerns changes the equation entirely.

Most importantly, this is a compassionate, non-judgemental discussion. It’s an honest look at what these medications can - and can’t - do, and how to approach weight loss with both medical insight and psychological support.

Whether you’re on the medication, considering it or just interesting in the impact of GLP1’s beyond weight loss, you’re not going to want to miss this.

For more information: https://theweightlossprescription.com/

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