What can I wear for work once I turn 40?

The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife.

Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer!

Episode length: 2 minutes

Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign every birthday card at work? Should you message a colleague on holiday? Have you embarrassed yourself on a video call? And what about when your colleague changes their pronouns at work - how do you respect their choice? Do your colleagues leave the office kitchen in a mess? What if your office is too hot or too cold? Do you have to go to your boss's wedding? Do you have to make tea for EVERYONE?! And what about swearing?

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We are packing a little survival kit for our sisters in their late-30s. They've asked us what they will need for their adventures on The Right Side of 40. A sense of humour is essential but what else do they need?

Listen to our new episode where we discuss tissues, time machines and the tendency to not recognise our own worth.

Let us know what you think. What do you wish you had packed for your post-40 journey?

Episode length: 46 minutes

We're on the Right Side of 40 - are you?

Further reading and other resources

https://www.rightsideof40pod.com/resources

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Is it ever acceptable to swear at work?

What's your favourite swear word and do you swear in front of Grandma?

The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife.

Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer!

Episode length: 7 minutes

Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign every birthday card at work? Should you message a colleague on holiday? Have you embarrassed yourself on a video call? And what about when your colleague changes their pronoun at work - how do you respect their choice? Do your colleagues leave the office kitchen in a mess? What if your office is too hot or too cold? Do you have to go to your boss's wedding? And do you have to make tea for EVERYONE?!

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Warning: This episode contains references to terminal illness and death.

Do you have a dream you can't give up on? Gabrielle Gascoigne always wanted to be a doctor, however, life took her down another path... or two... or three. She didn't give up though, and at the age of 46, Gabrielle began studying medicine at University College London. It wasn't easy but she has gone on to have a successful career and is now a Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine.

Gabrielle's story shows us there isn't one way to live a life or get where you want to be, and women often have a different experience of their working lives. For Gabrielle, her journey to become a doctor was always meant to be 'Gabrielle's way'. Listen to this amazing story of a young girl who became a determined mother raising young girls but also did not give up on her dream.

Gabrielle talks about how her experiences have shaped her as a doctor in a positive way. We also discuss the benefits of good palliative care and what it can mean for friends and family to be part of a 'good death'.

Episode length: 70 minutes

We're on the Right Side of 40 - are you?

Further reading and other resources

https://www.rightsideof40pod.com/resources

If you enjoyed this episode then listen to Episode 14 where Helen talks about how she realised that the skills she had developed during her life had prepared her for the challenging but rewarding career change to become a social worker. In Episode 18, Two careers and counting, Claire tells us how she trained to be a counsellor thinking that she was swapping an old career for a new one but realised that one complimented the other.

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Do I have to make tea for EVERYONE in the office?

What if my workplace is huge? What if I ... *whispers* ... I don't drink tea?

The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife.

Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer!

Episode length: 7 minutes

Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign every birthday card at work? Should you ever message a colleague on holiday? Have you embarrassed yourself on a video call? And what about when your colleague changes their pronoun at work - how do you respect their choice? Do your colleagues leave the office kitchen in a mess? What if your office is too hot or too cold? Do you have to go to your boss's wedding?

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There are lots of experts out there who can help us post-40, but how do we know who or what we need?

In this episode, we meet Zeenat Noorani who is a workplace mindset and wellbeing coach. Zeenat talks us through some of the techniques and therapies she uses with individuals and organisations to promote wellbeing. Zeenat explains how the best organisations have a growth mindset and how looking deeper at behaviour and productivity can help managers identify individuals who need more support in the workplace.

Zeenat also shares with us her fascinating journey from professional skater and teacher, to wellbeing coach and campaigner against loneliness in adults and young people.

Finally, Zeenat encourages us to 'listen to ourselves and others' and ask ourselves 'who am I really'. Listen to this fascinating episode about how to break habits and limiting beliefs.

Episode length: 64 minutes

We're on the Right Side of 40 - are you?

Further reading and other resources

https://www.rightsideof40pod.com/resources

If you enjoyed this episode then listen to Episode 21 with Menopause champion, Lauren Chiren. Find out how a menopause coach can help you and how being menopause savvy can improve productivity for organisations and their employees.

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Can I refuse an invitation to my boss' wedding?

What would you do? And do you then have to invite them to your wedding?

Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer!

The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife.

Episode length: 11 minutes

Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign every birthday card at work? Should you ever message a colleague on holiday? Have you embarrassed yourself on a video call? And what about when your colleague changes their pronoun at work - how do you respect their choice? Do your colleagues leave the office kitchen in a mess? What if your office is too hot or too cold?

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We talk to long-term tennis fan, Raelene Kycuk, about her conversion to Pickleball post-40.

Pickleball? Yes, pickleball. It has an odd name but it's one of the fastest-growing sports in the world so we had to find out more. Social, fun, intergenerational and easy to play - what's not to love? Even better, the court is smaller and the ball is slower - is this the perfect game for the over-40s? We learn all about this accessible sport including 'no volleying in the kitchen' and 'don't forget to bend low when you are dinking'.

We all know we need to stay fit and healthy post-40 and maybe we can get you addicted to Pickleball like Raelene.

Episode length: 45 minutes

We're on the Right Side of 40 - are you?

Further reading and other resources

https://www.rightsideof40pod.com/resources

If you enjoyed this episode then listen to Episode 10 where we talk to Selena Whitehead about the benefits of cold water swimming. Did you know it can improve your mental health and approach to life and work?

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My office is too cold, what do I do?

Temperature wars!! Apparently one of the main reasons people didn't want to go back into the office post-Covid. Are you too hot, too cold or just fed up?

Socially Awkward Questions - if you dare ask them, we'll answer!

The workplace is a minefield of potential social awkwardness and it doesn't get any easier in midlife.

Episode length: 13 minutes

Listen to more Socially Awkward Questions on The Right Side of 40 podcast. Do you have to sign every birthday card at work? Should you ever message a colleague on holiday? Have you embarrassed yourself on a video call? And what about when your colleague changes their pronoun at work - how do you respect their choice? Do your colleagues leave the office kitchen in a mess? And what do you do if someone eats your food?

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What is a menopause coach? How can they help? Could you become a menopause champion? You might change someone's life and your own.

Lauren Chiren thought she had signs of early dementia and had handed in her notice from her senior level job when her doctor told her she was 'just' going through the menopause. Now a passionate advocate for all things hormonal, Lauren wants to ensure that all women have the support they need in the workplace. Lauren tells us how menopause coaching is not just about supporting individuals but creating a whole new mindset for organisations that helps them retain key staff members. Being menopause supportive is business savvy.

Did you know your hormones could be your superpowers? Lauren explains how understanding them can lead to greater productivity in the workplace as well as improved mental wellbeing.

More than anything Lauren wants to demystify a previously taboo subject and wants us all to shout out loud and proud: 'MENOPAUSE!!'

This episode is powered by HRT.

Episode length: 58 minutes

We're on the Right Side of 40 - are you?

Further reading and other resources

https://www.rightsideof40pod.com/resources

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