This week’s guests are The Scummy Mummies, comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn… of course you’ve heard of them - their hilarious podcast has over 4 million downloads and is listened to in 150 countries and their stand-up comedy shows around the UK are always a sell-out.  The podcast started 7 years ago as a brutally honest account of parenting and has evolved into an account of being women in their 40s. 

They have no shortage of really big name guests because they’re absolutely adored and respected so we were really honoured to have them and loved every minute of chatting!

More about The Scummy Mummies

. Website: (where you can buy tickets to their live shows AND Scummy Mummy merch) www.scummymummies.com

. On Instagram: @scummymummies @elliegibsongames @helenwearsasize18

. Scummy Mummies Podcast

. Extra Life Podcast - Ellie Gibson

. Fat Lot Of Good Podcast - Helen Thorn

More about Aimee Cooper:

. Instagram: @aimeecooperforms

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Instagram: @louisedanielsofficial 

https://producerpaul.co.uk 

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This week we’re joined by Virologist Dr Ria Lina who’s ALSO a multi-awared winning comedian. She’s fearless, provocative and very funny. She’s unique in being the only female Filipina comedian in British stand up, she also has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, a MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt; so it’s not only her comedy that is highly intelligent. A regular contributor on Sky News and Talk Radio for her intellectual and comedic insight, Ria can also be seen on Mock The Week (BBC Two) in December 2020, with more big projects in the pipeline for 2021. 

We bombarded her with questions about a Covid Christmas, tiers, vaccines, students coming home, Track & Trace - all the questions a midlife person might have

More about Dr Ria Lina

. Website: https://rialina.com

. https://www.tiktok.com/@rialinaofficial

. On Twitter: https://twitter.com/rialina_

. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rialina/

. On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rialina

More about Aimee Cooper:

. Instagram: @aimeecooperforms

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Instagram: @louisedanielsofficial

. Twitter: @LouiseDaniels_   

https://producerpaul.co.uk 

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Donna Landy's a 56 year old Transwoman who came out 3 years ago. She shared her experience with us, including how her and her family (wife & 2 kids) have dealt with the challenges this has presented. Donna's a comedian so there was a lot of laughing in amongst a heap of much needed learning and understanding.

Trans resources:

Transgender Issues & Later Life: https://www.ageuk.org.uk

The Intercom Trust (South West England)

https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk

Helpline: 0800 612 3010 (9am-4pm Mon-Fri)

[email protected]

Mindline Trans Helpline (Bristol)

https://www.thecareforum.org/news/south-west-launch-transgender-helpline/

0300 330 5468 (8pm-Midnight Mon and Fri only)

GIRES

Gender Identity Research & Education Society

https://www.gires.org.uk

The Beaumont Society (with specific help for partners of trans people

https://www.beaumontsociety.org.uk/partners/

More about Donna Landy

. On Instagram: @poshtrannie

. On Twitter: @poshtrannie

. On Facebook: Donna Landy Comedy

More about Aimee Cooper:

. Instagram: @aimeecooperforms

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Instagram: @louisedanielsofficial

. Twitter: @LouiseDaniels_   

https://producerpaul.co.uk 

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This episode will have lots of lightbulb moments for mid lifers and you're going to feel really good by the end of it, I promise. If you're in your 30s - do yourself a favour and listen - limit the surprise coming your way.

Jonathan Rauch, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, is the author of seven books and many articles on public policy, culture, and government. He is a contributing writer for The Atlantic and recipient of the 2005 National Magazine Award, the magazine industry’s equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize. His latest book is The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50.

'Drawing on cutting-edge science and human stories, The Happiness Curve shows that happiness follows a U-shaped trajectory, declining from the optimism of youth into what’s often a long, low slump in middle age before starting to rise again in our 50s—and then offering an unexpected bounty of contentment and wisdom.

The Happiness Curve doesn’t just illuminate the dark forest of midlife, it helps you find a path through the trees. It also shows how we can—and why we must—do more to help each other through the woods.'

We could've chatted to Jonathan all day - he's super clever, very funny, compassionate and really 'gets' people. You'll love this episode.

More about Jonathan Rauch & The Happiness Curve Book

. http://happinesscurvebook.com

. JonathanRauch.com

. On Twitter: @Jon_Rauch

More about Aimee Cooper:

. Instagram: @aimeecooperforms

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Instagram: @louisedanielsofficial

. Twitter: @LouiseDaniels_   

https://producerpaul.co.uk 

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MPowered Women is the midlife content that hits the nail on the head for me, I love it. The website & Instagram feed has intelligent, insightful, interesting content, it's cool, it's beautiful and no wonder - its co-founder is Saska Graville who spent a decade as Deputy Editor of Red Magazine so content's her thing and she's shit-hot at it. I urge you to go and look around the MPowered Women website and Instagram feed.

The midlife book I recommended is by Sam Baker and is called The Shift - it's fabulous

More about MPowered Women

. https://mpoweredwomen.net

. Instagram: @mpowered_women

. The Midlife Reset Workshop: Get tickets

More about Aimee Cooper:

. Instagram: @aimeecooperforms

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Instagram: @louisedanielsofficial

. Twitter: @LouiseDaniels_   

https://producerpaul.co.uk 

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Louise’s aversion to Namaste ‘wankery’ at yoga was unpicked and then we properly grilled Dr Sally Norton on weight gain in midlife and what to do about it. Sally is a medical NHS consultant and weight loss expert. 

This is the episode to listen to if you’re struggling to maintain healthy weight. Sally gave us evidence-based information on changes we can ALL make that WILL make a difference.

So much to take away from this episode that will be invaluable to men and women no matter what their age along with pitfalls to avoid around food with kids and teens.

More about Dr Sally Norton

. https://www.drsallynorton.com

. Instagram: @drsallynorton

. Twitter: @DrSallyNorton

More about Aimee Cooper:

. Instagram: @aimeecooperforms

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Instagram: @louisedanielsofficial

. Twitter: @LouiseDaniels_   

https://pauldaniels.tv 

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Our guest today is Emma Parker, the CEO of Playful Promises which is a lingerie brand WITH A DIFFERENCE… really beautiful lingerie BUT the brand really is all about celebrating  and valuing ALL women … not just the young, thin ones. If you look on Playful Promises website & Instagram account you’ll see that they are absolutely committed to diverse imagery and have been for years – way before it became cool in the fashion industry to throw the old dogs (or the plus size ones)  an occasional bone … they consistently value their customers of every age and size  and make beautiful lingerie for them… so if you’re over 25, bigger than a size 10 and thought Marks & Sparks was your only option – think again. 

The largest demographic of lingerie buyers is people between the age of 30-45 but you wouldn’t know that from looking at most lingerie campaigns who portray the average customer as a teen or early-twenty-something. It's no wonder that 70% of women over the age of 45 report feeling ignored by the fashion industry.

We talked all this through with Emma and Aimee over-shared... again!

The Amy Schumer sketch we referred to is 'Last Fuckable Day' and you can see it on YouTube here.

Playful Promises Website: https://www.playfulpromises.com

Playful Promises Instagram: @playfulpromises

More about Aimee Cooper:

. Instagram: @aimeecooperforms

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Instagram: @louisedanielsofficial

. Twitter: @LouiseDaniels_   

. Website: http://louise-daniels.com/

https://pauldaniels.tv 

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So much laughter with today's guest as we got down to the nitty-gritty of how we should be discussing sex with our kids. There's quite a bit of swearing and sharing in this episode as we chat masturbation, sex, consent, boundaries, protecting kids against sexual predators, porn and a whole lot more VERY openly with Dr Lea Lis, The Shameless Psychiatrist.

Dr Lea Lis is a psychiatrist who’s been working with families since the beginning of her psychiatric career.  

Her goal is to help all parents raise strong, secure, and resilient children who become strong, secure, and resilient adults

She has a passion for working with children and teenagers around sex education and she chatted to us to explain why and also to tell us about her book which is out on September 22nd: No Shame: Real Talk with your kids about sex, self-confidence & healthy relationships.

This is a book you'll enjoy reading, because, like Lea, it's FUN! It will also support you to confidently have vital age-appropriate conversations with your children from babies through to teens.

If you're someone who thinks they don't need to have these conversations or who feels really uncomfortable starting them, please do listen to this episode to understand why you absolutely cannot just bury your head in the sand... and by the end of it you'll be feeling reasurred.

More about Dr Lea Lis

. https://www.drlealis.com

. Buy the book:

. Instagram: @shamelesspsychiatrist

. Twitter: @shamelesspsych

More about Aimee Cooper:

. Instagram: @aimeecooperforms

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Instagram: @louisedanielsofficial

. Twitter: @LouiseDaniels_   

. Website: http://louise-daniels.com/

https://pauldaniels.tv 

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We’re joined by award-winning Doula, birth worker, educator and activist Mars Lord. I met Mars about 12 years ago through my birth work… ‘What’s any of this got to do with midlife? ’I hear you ask – well, for a bit of background, I’ve seen her speak quite a few times and when she does there are always lightbulb moments in abundance for her audience. Each time I’ve come away inspired and informed. 

So, imagine my delight when I learnt that she is branching out, using her years of experience to coaching – it gave me a legitimate reason to ask her onto this midlife podcast …

Of COURSE we didn’t stick just to the topic in hand, we talked about EVERYTHING and it was an absolute treat, because a conversation with Mars leaves you considering things differently. 

But, as regards the coaching - are you questioning who you are and who you want to be? Do you know some changes need to happen but you’re not sure what they are or how you go about making them? If you’re nodding your head, ask yourself what you’re waiting for. Ask yourself if you REALLY need to have a load of ducks in a row before you can move forward – I bet you don’t!

Start by having a listen here to Mars, follow her on social media and click through on the links below to find out about the support she offers.

More about Mars Lord

.     https://marslord.co.uk

. https://www.instagram.com/_marslord/

. https://twitter.com/_MarsLord

. https://abueladoulas.co.uk

. https://fearless-birthing.com/selfish-kindness/

More about Aimee Cooper:

.      Follow Aimee on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/aimeecooperforms/

More about Louise Daniels: 

. Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisedanielsofficial/

.         On Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouiseDaniels_     

.         http://louise-daniels.com/

https://pauldaniels.tv 

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Today our guest is someone who isn’t an ‘expert’ in a particular field but she’s entering her late 40s, she’s an established writer and podcaster already, has now turned her focus on ageing and she addresses it in a funny, insightful and extremely relatable way already on Instagram… 

Anniki Sommerville’s novel Motherwhelmed fictionalises her own experience of balancing parenthood with work and life. She’s co-authored More Orgasms Please: Why Female Pleasure Matters which was born out of the podcast she co-founded The Hotbed Collective Podcast & both feel a bit like middle aged sex education

Now 47 she has a new podcast: How To Be A Boss At Aging - a fabulous title that basically explains exactly what it is. It's full of Anniki’s insights and humour as she chats with her engaging and informative guests. Anniki is also writing about entering midlife in her own unique style for her next book.

More about Anniki Sommerville;

.         https://www.instagram.com/annikisommerville/

.        https://twitter.com/anniki72  

.     https://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherwhelmed-hilarious-relatable-novel-women/dp/0008351694/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

.https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Orgasms-Please-Pleasure-Matters/dp/1529110041/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34SM33GB0NMAM&dchild=1&keywords=more+orgasams+please&qid=1599451172&s=books&sprefix=more+orgs%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1 

More about Aimee Cooper:

.         https://www.instagram.com/aimeecooperforms/

More about Louise Daniels: 

.         https://twitter.com/LouiseDaniels_     

.         https://www.instagram.com/louisedanielsofficial/

.         http://louise-daniels.com/

https://pauldaniels.tv 

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