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Welcome to Midlife Unravelled, where we navigate midlife together, with helpful guidance and inspiration from our expert guests. I’m your host Anita Gilbert and I'm excited to share this journey with you. Midlife is a time of transformation and self-discovery, a time where we can redefine who we are and what truly matters to us. So let's navigate this together!
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Listen in as author Linda Sivertsen (aka Book Mama) brings together the world’s most beloved bestselling authors to chat about writing, publishing, deal-making, spirituality, activism, and the art of romancing creativity. Now streaming on American Airlines, these up-close conversations are a fan favorite, downloaded millions of times, and frequently profiled on “Best Podcast” lists (i.e., The Motley Fool’s “10 Best Podcasts for Women”) while gracing the "Popular Podcasts, Books" (formerly Li ...
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This week I am thrilled to be chatting with Sonya Lovell, a women who has turned her early menopause from a cancer diagnosis into a new career. Sonya takes us through the diagnosis and how she was inspired from a lack of information to ensure that other women are supported with accurate information that can change the way they experience menopause.…
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While looking at the challenges and opportunities of midlife we explore the importance of self-reflection and self-discovery during this phase of life. Mel emphasizes the need to create space for mindfulness and reflection, allowing for personal growth and the exploration of values. We also discuss the impact of past experiences and trauma on our p…
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In this heart-warming conversation, Emma shares her experience of life before and after the sudden death of her husband, Jeff. She discusses the optimism she felt in her 40s and the challenges of blending their families. Emma emphasizes the importance of reaching out for support and accepting help during times of grief. She also explores the power …
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In this conversation, I chat with Dee Tozer and we flip it up and discuss what men face in midlife. We explore the desire for purpose and identity, the pursuit of new interests and hobbies, and the importance of open communication and positive encouragement. We also touch on the challenges of navigating adventurous ideas and the impact of monotonou…
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On @MidlifeUnravelled we share a fascinating insight into midlife relationships with Dee Tozer, founder of Couples Master Coaching. Dee provides some valuable insights into our behaviour, from the role that disapproval plays to the lack of appreciation that can cause relationship breakdowns. We discuss the importance of having a neutral third party…
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In this uplifting conversation, Nereda discusses the changes in our nutritional requirements that midlife brings together with the factors that contribute to body fat accumulation. She explains that while diet plays a role, there are many other factors at play, such as activity level, protein intake, and muscle mass. Nereda also explains that hormo…
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In this conversation with Claire, a holistic kinesiologist, Reiki Master and Yoga Instructor we explore the five main themes that emerged from analysing her last 50 client sessions: self-esteem, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, lack of confidence, and feeling stuck. These intertwined themes often point to deeper issues like unprocessed trauma and soci…
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In this episode of Midlife Unravelled we chat with Lisa Rush, an aesthetic nurse with many years experience working with midlife skin. Lisa breaks it down to clear, practical advise that we can all benefit from. We hope you enjoy! Summary In this conversation, I chat with Lisa Rush, a registered nurse in aesthetic medicine, about midlife skin chang…
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The magical duo of Rhonda Byrne & Kelly Noonan Gores are rounding out a bucket list week here at the Beautiful Writers Podcast. After years of dreaming, writing, podcasting, and, more recently, recording my latest book, the audiobook for Beautiful Writers: A Journey of Big Dreams & Messy Manuscripts—with Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors…
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In this conversation, we discuss weight gain during perimenopause and menopause. We explore the areas of the body where weight tends to accumulate and the factors that contribute to this, such as hormonal changes, stress, and lack of sleep. We also provide practical tips for managing weight gain, including eating more protein, reducing carbs, exerc…
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Ready to transform your midlife style? Join us as we tackle the challenges women face in finding their personal style. We explore the importance of dressing for confidence and how clothing can impact self-perception. Learn how to choose outfits that make you feel empowered and confident. Embrace and celebrate your body as it evolves, discovering cl…
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In my conversation with Dr Sarah McKay, we dive deep into the fascinating changes that occur in the brain during midlife and menopause. We explore how hormonal shifts impact sleep, thermoregulation, and cognitive function. We tackle common symptoms like brain fog and discuss the potential benefits of menopause hormone therapy. Our discussion highli…
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Packed full of useful tips, my conversation with Nina Turner dives into the importance of exercise for women in midlife. We talk about the shift in mindset towards menopause and the need for a holistic approach to fitness. We emphasize finding exercise activities that bring joy and connection. We also discuss the benefits of exercise for mental hea…
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What happens when your dream comes true after years of work? What happens when that dream twists into what feels like a career-killing nightmare? In this episode, I'm telling the truth like never before—solo, my first in nine years—and it's the most real, vulnerable, and perhaps ill-advised show I've ever done. Catch it quick before my Vulnerabilit…
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I can't with this soulmate client. I'm pressed for words to share how much I love this woman, author, and communicator. I promise you've never met anyone like Dr. Jody Carrington. I call her Canada's Brené Brown (mixed with some Jerry Seinfeld), so that's close. But, well. Just see for yourself. When I met Jody at one of my Carmel retreats at the s…
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Ever feel like you need a miracle to realize your big dreams? Let me introduce you to my miraculous client and friend Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning: The Not So Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life Before 8 AM. With over 3.5 million books sold, you'd think he'd have started with a top-five publisher. Instead, he launched a wor…
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It's open books all the way with these two TMI queens and their no-holds-barred, hilarious ways. They're the perfect duo to break my 6-month hiatus from the show. What a hoot to be back with three-time New York Times best-selling memoirist Jenny Lawson (Broken, Furiously Happy, and Let's Pretend This Never Happened) and her blogtastic comedic twin,…
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Three #1 New York Times bestsellers. Nearly twenty million books sold. One of the most popular self-development blogs in the world. What more could Mark Manson take on? As of this week, movie stardom. Suppose you're a fan of Mark'sThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (or his follow-up book, Everything's F*cked: A Book About Hope). In that case, I pr…
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Marie Forleo is back on the show! HER show, actually. Say what? In a rare move for each of us, this is a replay of my recent appearance on MarieTV while touring for my latest book, Beautiful Writers. Since Marie and I LOVE this episode and 80% of the population say they want to write a book, we're doubling up to help you beat those odds. You can al…
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It's finally here! Pub Day for Beautiful Writers: A Journey of Big Dreams & Messy Manuscripts—with Tricks of the Trade from Bestselling Authors. To celebrate this happy day, I invited a few of my fave writers to join me for a writer's roundup for good vibes as we talk about the things we did that WORKED. The details we want to remember to do next t…
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New York's # 1 book influencer, author, DAILY podcaster, and publisher, Zibby Owens, is here! Joining her is Peruvian mountaineer, humanitarian, and social entrepreneur, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, the first openly gay woman to climb Everest and all seven summits (who happens to be one of Zibby's favorite writers). Welcome to another literary love-fest!…
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Actor, Comedian, Creative Coach and Writer, Letty Butler chats about her life and work, including getting up everyday at 4am to write for 2 or 3 hours and then returning to sleep - starting the day ‘again’ at 8ish! She says sometimes she can’t really remember writing what she reads back - its like its magical - ‘it sometimes feels like I’m not real…
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We’ve missed you, Danielle LaPorte & me! Our season of book delivery kicked our asses. (How to Be Loving for Danielle and Beautiful Writers for me, both available now for preorder.) But that’s what it takes, often, to create our best work. So, since we know we’re not alone in this endeavor to leave a legacy, we’re back together to dish, deal, and l…
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Spooky smart. Miraculously mystical. Devilishly delightful. Listen in as two prolific bestselling thriller authors, Patricia Cornwell (over 100 million copies sold) and Tosca Lee (award-winning NYT bestseller), sweeten up our Halloween with this perfectly low-cal, high magic treat. And I'm not just throwing the M-word around. The true tales shared …
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Today's a very good day! This Book Mama is giddyhappy. Since meeting Jenny Lawson over five years ago, I've ached to have her on the Beautiful Writers Podcast, and it's finally happened on this, my post-book-delivery return to the show. After taking months off, I couldn't be more excited to be back with this literary lovefest! Jenny, who's on tour …
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