Best Billy Abbotts Podcasts (2024)

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Easy Metabolism Boosting Secrets 32:14

4h ago32:14

32:14

Have you noticed that maintaining your weight is becoming an uphill battle? According to this week's guest, diets don’t work - the secret to easily losing and maintaining your most comfortable weight lies with your metabolism. Nagina Abdullah is a weight-loss coach for women in midlife and founder of the top-rated website MasalaBody.com. Nagina has…

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How to Find the Love you Deserve - at any Age! 33:24

7d ago33:24

33:24

This conversation is about self love in action, and how to find the love you deserve at any age! International relationship coach, Junie Moon is passionate about empowering women by helping them recognize their inherent worth and guiding them through the process of healing their hearts. Utilizing techniques like Shadow Work®, her mission is to crea…

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Human Design with Jacqueline Kent 25:47

9d ago25:47

25:47

Human Design practitioner and coach, Jacqueline Kent, talks to me this week about how we lose our power, how we can reclaim it, and how Human Design can help! Find out more about Human Design on Jacqueline’s website: https://jacquelinekent.co.uk/ Buy her book, Onward and Upward, here: https://amzn.to/3VsprMk #amazonad If you've enjoyed this convers…

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Starting an Online Business over 50 39:29

21d ago39:29

39:29

Did you know that the proportion of people going self employed over 50 is growing year on year, both here in the UK and in the US? This week, I'm talking to Colleen Kochannek, who teaches midlife women how to launch an online business. Find out more about Colleen and how she helps women 50 plus start an online business on her website: https://www.c…

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Healing the Motherline 32:27

24d ago32:27

32:27

How is your relationship with your mother? This week, I’m talking to psychologist, Vanessa Wallace about her program, “Healing the Mother line.” Vanessa explains how growing up in a dysfunctional relationship with our mothers can cause us to adopt behaviours such as people pleasing and “good girl” syndrome, or carry deep seated anger and resentment…

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Billy Lahr's Mindful Midlife Journey 25:35

1M ago25:35

25:35

We all deal with anxiety in different ways - for this week’s guest, Mindfulness was a life saver. https://www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.com/ Billy Lahr is an intentional living and mindfulness coach, certified personal trainer, former educator, and serial overthinker. Billy is also the host of The Mindful Midlife Crisis, a podcast for people navigating …

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The Time of her Life - a Novel 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

Imagine suddenly losing everything you’ve built up in the first half of your life - marriage, friendship, mother role, home - at one fell swoop.That’s what happened to the protagonist in novelist, Tracy Bloom’s latest romantic comedy, “The Time of her Life.” This week, I’m talking to Tracy about infidelity, empty nests and some more of life’s fickl…

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Use your Head to Save your Brain with Mitch Clionsky 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

Dementia affects most of us one way or another, whether caring for parents or worrying about our own health and future. Today’s guest, neuropsychologist, Dr Mitchell Clionsky, talks to Jo about the latest research, reasons for hope and what we can do to decrease our risk. Key takeaways: Surprising facts about dementia: 50% of dementias are preventa…

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WIN AT LIFE WITH WILD WATER SWIMMING! with Melina Abbott 25:45

2M ago25:45

25:45

Melina Abbott says that wild swimming, especially in the cold of winter, gives you so much more than a momentary thrill: “In menopause, you do start to feel more anxious. You start to feel more afraid, but by doing something crazy, like plunging yourself in freezing cold water, it gives you confidence because you think, wow, I did something really …

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How to Organise your Life (before you die) 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

Have you ever wondered what would happen to your digital life should you die unexpectedly? Would your grieving loved ones know what utility companies you use, for example, so they can close accounts? Do you have strong beliefs or feelings about end of life care, funerals etc? This conversation, with Jane McCourt of The McCourt Method - themccourtme…

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Money Mindset with April Roberts 35:30

2M ago35:30

35:30

April believes that having a healthy money mindset comes from feeling you deserve to be taken care of and trusting that things will work out. She feels her early experiences being around very wealthy people in college, even though she had little money herself then, shaped her belief that large amounts of money are possible and normal. April says sh…

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Lose weight forever with Dr Heather Awad 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

Did you know that the methods you used when you felt the need to lose a few pounds in your twenties and thirties just stop working when you reach perimenopause? Why? Hormones. This week I’m talking to weight loss expert, Dr Heather Awad about the fact that, as she puts it, “calories are not math at midlife.” We talk about the difference between adi…

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What you can do NOW for a Healthier Older Life 25:28

3M ago25:28

25:28

Did you know that it’s now believed that 80% of chronic disease in later life can be prevented by what we do now in midlife? Me neither! That is an astonishing figure, one that prompted Dr Ferhat Uddin to add metabolic health assessment and improvement to her services at Liberty Health Clinic. As she explains, midlife health isn’t just about hormon…

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FaceWise Intelligent Skincare with Sharon Maughan 32:46

3M ago32:46

32:46

Award-winning British actress, director, producer and entrepreneur, Sharon Maughan developed health problems in 2009 due to a reaction to salicylates, known as salicylic overload. Suffering from symptoms including breathing problems, nasal polyps, eczema and incredibly sensitive skin, she had major surgery and was warned to make significant lifesty…

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From MS to Weight Lifting Champion with Kim Rahir 36:03

4M ago36:03

36:03

Kim is a 60 year old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her then doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. Last year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Her journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health …

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Look after your Heart 28:02

4M ago28:02

28:02

Women are not simply small men - we often experience medical events differently to our male counterparts. This week I’m talking to Sam Palmer, about the risks and symptoms of heart attacks. Sam explained that once we lose the protection oestrogen provides, our risk of heart disease rises. Sam listed the risk factors: Smoking Obesity Hypertension (h…

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Britain's most Invisible Adventurer 42:46

4M ago42:46

42:46

Did you watch the film, “Wild” where Reese Witherspoon played Cheryl Strayed? Did it make you think, I could hike in the American wilderness on my own! NO? Me neither! Today’s guest thought just that and was inspired to walk 2,600 miles alone in midlife. In a wide ranging conversation, anonymous adventurer, Person Irresponsible, talks to me about h…

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How to be free of the Money FOG with Mikelann Valterra 32:31

4M ago32:31

32:31

Do you feel you stumble around in a money FOG - feeling Fearful, Overwhelmed or Guilty about your financial situation? Master Money Coach, Mikelann Valterra says that feelings of stress and anxiety around money are often due to financial vagueness. How do we get out of the fog? Mikelann identifies 3 core questions we need to ask ourselves at every …

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Fit is Freedom with Kelly Howard 50:00

5M ago50:00

50:00

Episode 121: Fit is Freedom with Kelly Howard Staying fit and strong as we navigate the midlife transition can be a challenge. Our default is often to put ourselves last and to take our bodies for granted. In this episode, Jo talks to fitness expert, Kelly Howard and about consistency, and the 5 “consistency killers”: Perfection Not anticipating ro…

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Regaining your Mojo with Sue Chalmers 33:31

9M ago33:31

33:31

Do you feel you’ve lost your “mojo”? Sometimes, slowing down, even taking a prolonged break can be the answer. Small business owner, Sue Chalmers, talks to Jo about setting up and running a business at 50 plus. She then “Completely lost my mojo in 2022 felt overwhelmed, didn’t know who I was or what I wanted and fell out of love with my business an…

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A Writer's Life with Jane L Rosen 26:37

9M ago26:37

26:37

A treat for the book lovers among you! This podcast with author, Jane L Rosen, covers her switch from screen writing to novels, her writing process and the pitfalls and joys of setting a book of fiction in your own home town. Buy “On Fire Island” here**: https://amzn.to/46dvxVf Jane L. Rosen is an author, screenwriter and former Huffington Post con…

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Forward after 50 with Rebecca Ronane 38:50

10M ago38:50

38:50

How do you talk about growing older? This week I’m talking to author and life coach, Rebecca Ronane about how two major unexpected life events in her mid fifties made her aware of ageism for the first time, and her determination to ignore it! “Since my mid fifties, I've created my own business. I've created two podcasts, I've created two websites, …

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Stop waking up Tired with Ralph Montague 25:19

10M ago25:19

25:19

In this episode, Author of Stop Waking up Tired!, Ralph Montague, talks about the importance of sleep for health, longevity and general well being. Ralph’s top 10 tips for better sleep in a nutshell: Consistency Don’t eat large meals before bed Calm your mind Get some natural light every day Exercise, but not in the evening No stimulants, like coff…

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Done with Dieting with Elizabeth Sherman 40:22

11M ago40:22

40:22

Certified Health Coach, Elizabeth Sherman, talked to me recently about our distorted relationship with food that, she believes, we don’t recognise until we hit midlife. We all know we can’t eat and exercise the same way as we did at 20 or 30. Once we understand how food and exercise makes us feel we can get away from the “calories in, calories out”…

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Staying Married with Jen Vertanen 39:03

11M ago39:03

39:03

Although happy and successful on the outside, at 45, Jen Vertanen felt lonely, sad and bitter. The only thing she hadn’t tried was leaving her husband! In this raw and honest episode, we talk about: Loneliness Childhood trauma Difficult parental relationships Gaslighting Finding different perspectives on old stories Role models What do we mean when…

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A Holistic Approach to Aging Well with Annie Gaudrault 31:05

12M ago31:05

31:05

From being the last kid in school to be picked for teams to becoming an endurance athlete in midlife, Nutritionist and Women’s Health Coach, Annie Gaudrault, is an advocate for running as a form of stress release. We talk about camaraderie among women, becoming comfortable with discomfort and being a late bloomer. Annie takes us through her signatu…

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Flying High with Nushin Elahi 27:59

1y ago27:59

27:59

Coach and pilot, Nushin Elahi took to the skies as a trainee pilot in midlife and found herself gaining not only her pilot’s licence, but a new perspective on life! Join us as we talk about feeling invisible, moving outside our comfort zones, the challenges she faced in joining what was essentially, a “Boys’ club” and how learning to fly mirrored h…

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Midlife and Mental Health with Kylie Patchett 48:21

1y ago48:21

48:21

Biologist and self care coach, Kylie Patchett and Jo talk about their experiences of midlife depression in this raw and honest discussion. They touch on: Shame and guilt The role of Hormones The role of Trauma Trauma Responses Depression as an invitation to heal old wounds The dark side of resilience, bravery and strength Redefining the roles we pl…

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The Secret Life of Clutter with Helen Sanderson 25:42

1y ago25:42

25:42

Do you yearn to simplify your life? How much do you anchor your emotions and memories in “stuff”? Are there things you want to hide from yourself? This week I’m talking to de-cluttering expert, psychologist and Interior Designer, Helen Sanderson about how our space affects our well being. See below for more about Helen and her services. Buy “The Se…

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Relationships, Andropause, Menopause and Stress with Claire and James Davis 44:19

1y ago44:19

44:19

Claire and James Davis, aka The Midlife Mentors, are on a mission to get midlifers - and beyond! moving and feeling fitter than ever. Their integrated, science-based approach and compassionate understanding of hormones and life changes makes for a thought provoking, informative episode - with plenty of laughter thrown in! Enjoy - and hit subscribe …

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Love the skin you're in with Sherry Jibb 29:55

1y ago29:55

29:55

Have you felt any longer term affects on your well being post pandemic? Did you find unexpected benefits to being "locked down"? How can mindful movement benefit you through midlife and beyond? Join Jo and Guest, Sherry Jibb as they share their own challenges through the past few years, and discover how Sherry is empowering women to love the skin t…

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Gifted Hands 46:56

1y ago46:56

46:56

Teachers Talk Teachers gets another special guest! Join Aimee and her dad Mike as they discuss good, bad, and ugly teachers in the life of Ben Carson and his story in the movie, Gifted Hands. Hear which teachers help Bennie succeed and which teachers Aimee and Mike want to punch in the face... there's surprisingly more than one. Also! Spoilers for …

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Legally Blonde 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

We have a side-step episode of Teachers Talk Professors. Join Aimee and returning guest Jared as we discuss one of our FAVORITE films, Legally Blonde. One of the professors is a bad bad man, but is he a bad teacher? Find out on this episode of Teachers Talk Teachers. "You got into Harvard Law?" "What? Like it's hard?" Elle Woods and Warner Follow u…

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The Ron Clark Story 45:32

1+ y ago45:32

45:32

SPECIAL GUEST EPISODE! Thank you, Jared, for stepping in and picking our newest movie and teacher to talk about. The Ron Clark Story is based on a true story of the real-life teacher, Ron Clark. We have sooooo many good teacher moves, but the bad and ugly are few and far between. Except for when he wants to throw a girl out the window... that's a b…

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Fast Times at Ridgemont High 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

44:15

Becky and Aimee take on a new challenge! Doing a comedy podcast on a not-so-comedic movie that is listed as a comedy movie. It's basically high school children doing adult things the entire movie. But we did it. We pick out the good, bad, and ugly teacher moves from Mr. Hand and Mr. Vargas (as few teacher moves as there was). Plus, it's Nick Cage's…

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Summer School 46:30

1+ y ago46:30

46:30

School's out for the summer! Well, not for these kids... or their teacher Freddy Shoop (played by Mark Harmon). Listen to teachers, Aimee and Becky, discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 1987 movie Summer School! Shoop may get our chili peppers, but he does end up lacking in the star ratings. Follow us on Instagram @teacherstalkteachers or…

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BONUS - Patreon Episode Abbott Elementary - Pilot 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

Welcome to our Patreon adventure! We are so excited to get more content out to you. Don't worry, we are still teachers talking about teachers. This time, it's television! First up is Abbott Elementary. Here we've got season one episode one, the Pilot! These teachers be crazy, but not as crazy as the principal. Follow us on Instagram @teacherstalkte…

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Kindergarten Cop 50:40

1+ y ago50:40

50:40

BIG NEWS this week! Stay tuned until the end to find out what our exciting next step is. But first, Aimee and Becky take the time to talk about Detective John Kimble (played by Arnold Schwarzenegger) who ends up being one of our most favorite teachers yet. I mention a book in the episode but couldn't remember the name. It's called The Winner's Circ…

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Bad Teacher 45:47

1+ y ago45:47

45:47

This movie is aptly named! Listen to Aimee and Becky struggle through finding any good teacher moves in this movie but discuss soooo many bad and ugly teacher moves. Elizabeth Halsey (played by Cameron Diaz) is one teacher that I don't want my own children ever having. I’m just saying maybe you should consider doing something else. Like, anything e…

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Billy Madison 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

45:22

Billy Madison (played by Adam Sandler) goes back to ALL of school. His teachers are here for it, but not all loving it. Real teachers, Aimee and Becky, talk about the crazy mess that is the teachers in this movie. There's a lot of blending the lines between good, bad, and ugly teaching in this movie. Back to school. Back to school, to prove to dad …

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Matilda 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

46:40

Teachers Aimee and Becky talk about two teachers this week in the 1996 classic Matilda. Miss Honey and Miss Trunchbull could not be more different. Listen as we talk classroom discipline with the hammer throw and the chokey. Please don't put kids in the chokey. Follow us on Instagram @teacherstalkteachers or email us at teacherstalkteachers@gmail.c…

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School of Rock 40:16

1+ y ago40:16

40:16

School of Rock follows our first teacher Mr. Schneebly played by Jack Black. Listen to Aimee and Becky discuss the good and bad teacher moves that Mr. Schneebly displays in the classroom. You will also hear their own substitute horror stories from real life. Let's Rock. Let's Rock. Today. Follow us on Instagram @teacherstalkteachers or email us at …

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Trailer 5:28

1+ y ago5:28

5:28

Meet Aimee and Becky! These two teachers will be journeying through the world of Hollywood teachers from real life teachers' perspective. This episode is just a little get-to-know-you episode with our hosts before we dive into some famous and not-so-famous movie teachers. Follow us on Instagram @teacherstalkteachers or email us at teacherstalkteach…

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Authors over 50 with Author, Julia Brewer Daily 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

23:10

Do you have a story that is burning to be written? Authors over 50 is a new podcast for - yup - authors who have written and published a debut novel or non fiction book over the age 50! In this episode, Jo talks to fellow podcast host, Julia Brewer Daily about the joy of podcasting, later life careers and her newly released novel, The Fifth Daughte…

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Eating Psychology with Mindy Gorman Plutzer 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

34:21

In her 60s, Functional Nutritionist and Eating Psychology Coach, Mindy Gorman Plutzer, wouldn’t want to turn back the clock. She embraces this phase of her life with gusto! Her “Freedom Promise” is to help women stop fearing what food will do to you and start embracing what it will do for you. In this conversation, we discuss diet culture, societal…

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What is Menopause? with Dr Ferhat Uddin 28:34

2y ago28:34

28:34

Dr Ferhat Uddin of Liberty Health Clinic joins Jo this week to talk about Menopause - what is it, how can it affect us and what can we do to smooth our way through it? If you've ever wondered what actually happens to a woman's body and hormones post 40, you won't want to miss this conversation. The Midlife Movement is a friendly community which aim…

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Self Sabotage with Jacqueline Connors MA 26:14

2y ago26:14

26:14

Have you ever found yourself repeating unhelpful behaviours, self sabotaging your efforts to reach your goals or make changes in your life? This week, Jo is talking to psychotherapist and coach, Jacqueline Connors about why this happens - and how we can break the patterns that keep us stuck, without relying on willpower alone. Jacqueline Connors MA…

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Your Inner Wild Woman with Jen le Marinel 37:07

2y ago37:07

37:07

Join me as I talk to the powerhouse that is Jen le Marinel about the role of nature in reconnecting to yourself and how reconnecting to our inner wild woman can help us thrive in all areas of our life. Wild soul, adventurer, coach, trainer and wild guide Jen Le Marinel is on a mission to playfully push the boundaries of what’s possible in life, and…

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Kuel Life with Jacqueline Perez 33:08

2y ago33:08

33:08

This week Jo is talking to Jacqueline (Jack) Perez about staying curious, looking for the positives and focusing on what we can do as we get older - even after a sky diving accident! We talk about toxic positivity and being human, running negative and positive emotions simultaneously. Jack and Jo agree that midlife women are awesome - resilient, wi…

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Twice a Daughter with Julie McGue 27:49

2y ago27:49

27:49

This week, Jo and her guest, Julie McGue, explore how important identity and a sense of belonging are to us all, the role of both nature and nurture as we shape our sense of self and Julie's quest to find her birth parents at the age of 48. Julie Ryan McGue is an author, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. She writes extensively about findin…

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