Best OVER40 Podcasts (2024)

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170 Unpicking menopause narratives with Dr Sarah White 52:08

7d ago52:08

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Dr. Sarah White is the CEO of Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage. She is part of the National Women’s Health Advisory Council and the Women’s Health Products Working Group at Australia’s Medicines Regulator. She’s an honorary research…

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169 Getting creative about dementia with Shelle Luscombe 52:30

22d ago52:30

52:30

Shelle Luscombe is an entertainer, a singer, a presenter, a voiceover artist. She turned 50 in 2021 and she set out to have 50 memorable experiences. She also wanted to raise money for a cause very close to her heart, having two copies of the Alzheimer's risk gene and having lost both parents to dementia. Three years on, she's raised over £12,000 p…

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168 DNA surprises, identity, healing and growth with Maria Leonard Olsen 51:20

2M ago51:20

51:20

This is such a fascinating podcast! Maria Leonard Olsen is a lawyer, an author, a TEDx speaker, and a mentor to women in recovery. She wrote 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life and is host of the Becoming Your Best Version podcast. She’s had a very full and fascinating life – so far. She has so many enthralling stories to share. We…

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Death of a Dream 24:40

2M ago24:40

24:40

One of the hardest parts about finding love later in life is letting go of the way we always dreamed it would be. Some of the dreams we had for the way we wanted out life to turn out unfortunately die. This was a tough episode for me to record. It actually took me numerous recordings over the last few months but I didn't want to skip it. There are …

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167 Menopause in Africa with Sue Mbaya 48:01

2M ago48:01

48:01

Sue Mbaya is the founder and director of Menopause Solutions Africa and host of the Pause for Menopause podcast. She’s leading menopause awareness in Africa and seeking to normalize the change while empowering women. She has over 20 years of policy advocacy, advisory and development experience at national, regional and global levels with a focus on…

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166 Writing about Jewish culture with Lynne Golodner 36:52

3M ago36:52

36:52

Lynne Golodner is a novelist writing about strong Jewish women and Jewish culture. She shares her background and journey as a writer, her focus on writing about Orthodox Jewish life, and the challenges and research involved. Lynne recently set up her own independent publishing house for women over 40 with strong voices that need to be heard. Her fi…

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165 Midlife update, solo with Rachel 33:05

4M ago33:05

33:05

A midlife update from Rachel on what’s been happening lately and what’s coming up for her as we move towards summer. She talks about: - Cherishing loved ones and coping with grief - Recent podcast episodes Being a veteran Black menopause and staying curious Staying strong and healing Embodied experience of postmenopause Discovering the joy of volun…

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Brand Evolution and Navigating Change as an Entrepreneur 18:02

4M ago18:02

18:02

In this episode of "Just Nicole", Nicole talks with Ciara Stockeland, a profit strategist for Inventory-based businesses, and they explore the concept of brand evolution and its impact on entrepreneurs. The discussion covers Ciara’s journey in assisting entrepreneurs with their businesses, the importance of authenticity, and the process of embracin…

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Not My Plan 45:33

5M ago45:33

45:33

I claim to be a planner. Nothing about my love story went as I had planned. It's beyond my wildest dreams! Even after my dream of finding love came true I still attempted to plan the next big moment and I'm so grateful that didn't go according to plan!By Kate McGwire

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164 The power of herbs for menopause with Hannah Charman 45:50

5M ago45:50

45:50

Hannah Charman has been a medical herbalist since 1999, having first become interested in alternative medicine when she used it to recover from chronic fatigue syndrome in her early teens. She specialises now in helping women who prefer or need a natural route through menopause, combining herbal medicine with health coaching. We talk about: - What …

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163 Finding what works at midlife with Dr Maria Luque 53:21

5M ago53:21

53:21

Dr. Maria Luque is a menopause fitness expert, a health science professor, and an Air Force veteran. She’s passionate about helping menopausal women become healthier, stronger, and happier. Her PhD dissertation was all about enhancing quality of life in menopause. We talk about: - What quality of life in menopause means to Maria - Maria’s research …

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162 Discovering the joy of volunteering with Ann Marie Jackson 42:13

5M ago42:13

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Ann Marie Jackson is the co-founder of microlending organization Mano Amiga and works with Casita Linda, which builds homes for families living in poverty in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She’s lived as an expat in Mexico for a decade, is a columnist for Mexico Daily News and recently wrote a novel inspired by her life called the Broken Hummingbir…

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Mindset and Resilience: Lessons from Boutique Ownership 27:38

5M ago27:38

27:38

What can owning a boutique teach us about mindset and resilience? On this episode of Just Nicole, guest Amanda Canela joins Nicole to discuss mindset and the challenges of owning a boutique. Amanda shares her journey of opening and closing her boutique, dealing with self-doubt, and finding her why. They emphasize the importance of putting yourself …

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161 The embodied experience of postmenopause with Stella Duffy 59:11

5M ago59:11

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Stella Duffy is an award-winning writer of 17 novels, over 70 short stories and 15 plays who’s also worked in theatre for 35 years as an actor, director and facilitator. She’s a psychotherapist and a yoga teacher. She recently completed her doctorate in existential psychotherapy and her research was in the embodied experience of post-menopause. She…

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Finding Your Tribe: Building a Supportive Network of Like-Minded Women 28:21

5M ago28:21

28:21

In this transformative episode of "Just Nicole: Life Changes after 40," host Nicole Lindhorst is joined by the incomparable Tia Dowler—a woman who has turned the art of community building into a lifeline for women navigating the complexities of life after 40. Together, they delve into the powerful concept of 'Finding Your Tribe', a journey not just…

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Finding Your Passion: Navigating Career Transitions and Rediscovering Yourself 22:17

6M ago22:17

22:17

Is it too late to find your passion and transition your career? What is the first step you need to take to rediscover yourself after your 40s? In this enlightening episode of Just Nicole: Life Changes after 40, Nicole engages in a captivating discussion with Laura Kall, a beacon of inspiration in the world of Network Marketing. Diving deep into the…

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Togethering 29:47

7M ago29:47

29:47

It's no secret dating was a real struggle for me. I thought once I found my person I'd be on Easy Street and everything would be simple. The joke was on me! At 40 years old I decided to live with someone for the very first time!By Kate McGwire

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160 Staying strong and healing well with Dr Kristie Ennis 45:14

7M ago45:14

45:14

Dr Kristie Ennis is a physical therapist, nutritionist, and strength and conditioning specialist. She wants to empower people to do more than they think they can and realize they are stronger than they think they are. She has a fantastic YouTube channel, which is where podcast host Rachel found her when she injured her knee. We talk about: - The im…

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Getting Healthy with the Help of an Accountability Partner 30:34

7M ago30:34

30:34

What does an accountability partner look like for you? On this episode of Just Nicole: Life Changes after 40, Nicole is joined by her Husband, Mark, as they discuss how they relied on each other to get in shape and live a healthier lifestyle. For Nicole and Mark, it’s more than just cutting out junk food; it came down to understanding how their bod…

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159 Black menopause and staying curious with Pamela Windle 51:14

7M ago51:14

51:14

Pamela Windle joins the podcast to talk about menopause, at work, for Black women, diversity of experience, the importance of representation and staying curious about big statements about women’s health, especially when those relate to race. Pamela is a women’s health coach and menstruation and menopause consultant for the workplace. She trained wi…

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How to Step Back & Rediscover Yourself 32:53

7M ago32:53

32:53

How often do you take time to step back and reflect on your true self? On this episode of Just Nicole: Life Changes after 40, Nicole is joined by her good friend Kara as they discuss the power of reflection while on a retreat. How the simple act of getting away from your normal routine and surroundings can revitalize your life and help you identify…

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I Got Stuck 17:28

8M ago17:28

17:28

I crashed into a wall with this podcast this year. Instead of pretending the elephant isn't sitting in the room, I'm going to address it. I want to share with you why I got stuck this year and what I decided to do about it.By Kate McGwire

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Enhance Your Life with the Beauty of Your Natural Coloring 7:54

8M ago7:54

7:54

How can embracing your natural colors make you feel better than ever before? Each person has a natural color that enhances their style and personality. On this episode of Just Nicole: Life Changes after 40, we break down just how natural coloring can impact your mood and overall lifestyle, and we also explain how your style is based off more than j…

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The Benefits of Embracing Your Natural Coloring 30:16

8M ago30:16

30:16

What does it mean to embrace your natural coloring? On this episode of Just Nicole: Life Changes after 40, I sit down with my good friend, Celeste, as we talk about her journey before, during, and after finding her colors. Celeste shares her success story of what the right colors did for her, and she encourages others to approach natural coloring w…

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158 Being a veteran with Cat Corchado 45:18

8M ago45:18

45:18

Cat Corchado is a US Air Force veteran turned founder of the Small Space Pilates Community. She’s made it her mission to help women veterans transition from the military, and is the host of the Sisters in Service podcast. We talk about: - Why Cat is still very active in the military community - Women veterans’ transition challenges and successes - …

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157 Midlife update, solo with Rachel 26:36

9M ago26:36

26:36

Mag Mid podcast host Rachel is flying solo this week, talking about what’s been happening in her world. There's a trip to the UK Houses of Parliament and a book recommendation in the New York Times in the mix! Check out what’s been catching her attention lately. She talks about: - The success of the MenoClarity live event and how you can still acce…

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The Daughter of Two Entrepreneurs 23:48

9M ago23:48

23:48

What’s it like to grow up in a house where both of your parents are busy entrepreneurs? On this episode of Just Nicole: Life Changes after 40, Nicole sits down with her daughter Emma and gets her perspective of what it was like growing up with just business-focused parents. Is it better to have parents more focused on kids and family, or did Emma i…

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When the Nest Starts to Feel a Little More Empty 8:02

8M ago8:02

8:02

How do you begin to adjust when your oldest child leaves the house to start their new journey? I’ve always been close with my daughter, Emma, but I didn’t realize how much our relationship filled my cup until the day she left for college. The daily hugs, late-night conversations, and special little moments just weren’t there anymore, and I could ba…

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156 Staying fit as we age with Elaine Reynolds 43:05

8M ago43:05

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Elaine Reynolds is a master personal trainer and yoga teacher. She teaches women over 50 to not give up or give in with the crazy things happening to our bodies. She had an epiphany at 50 and bought a one way ticket to Bali, where she lives now. We talk about: - What’s it like being an expat in Bali and what she loves most about it - Elaine’s passi…

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155 Healing through memoir with Sherry Sidoti 52:44

9M ago52:44

52:44

Sherry Sidoti is an author and a yogi. She recently published her first book, a memoir about her own healing journey, A Smoke and a Song. This is such a powerful and moving story highlighting how we can heal ourselves by exploring and accepting our experiences, and coming to terms with the past. We talk about: - What inspired Sherry to write her bo…

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154 Preventing midlife burnout with Dr Sola Togun-Butler 43:01

9M ago43:01

43:01

Dr Sola Togun-Butler is a psychotherapist and transformative life coach. She’s the founder of Butterfly Counseling Services and speaks regularly on the importance of mental health and wellness, while offering solutions to minimize stress, prevent burnout and achieve balance. We talk about: - The importance of addressing societal expectations that l…

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153 Getting to grips with the crisis of care with Emily Kenway 54:49

10M ago54:49

54:49

Emily Kenway is the author of the groundbreaking book, “Who Cares: the Hidden Crisis of Caregiving and How We Solve It”, written after the painful experience of caring for her cancer stricken mother. Who Cares is an intimate and deeply researched account of the experiences of unpaid carers, and a call for us all to put care at the center of our liv…

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152 Getting back on stage with Josephine Pembroke 36:22

10M ago36:22

36:22

Josephine Pembroke is a performer and founder of Radio Gorgeous. She trained at Drama Studio and has been in many bands, cabaret and theatre productions. She decided to get back on stage in her 60s and is currently starring in her own show, The Working Girls of Soho, which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival. Josephine is a hoot! Prepare to giggle …

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151 Becoming a digital publisher with Amanda O'Brien 43:01

10M ago43:01

43:01

Amanda O’ Brien became a full-time digital publisher in midlife, with four successful websites focusing on travel, pets and information. She’s a former marketing director at big corporations and an Australian who’s made London her home. She’s a boutique adventurer, and she’s visited over 70 countries on her travels. We talk about: - What it was lik…

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Dating the Single Parent 34:15

11M ago34:15

34:15

Single parents need loving too! But I wasn't going to be the person to do it. I had a rule. I wouldn't fall for someone who already had someone else to love. Please know all the rules get tossed when you're dating someone who has a kid.By Kate McGwire

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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): An Innovative Way To Break Through Limiting Beliefs And Help You Find The Love You're Looking For with Allison Jayne 34:33

12M ago34:33

34:33

Today we speak with Allison Jayne, a former practicing psychotherapist, who now focuses exclusively on coaching and empowering middle-aged women around the challenges of dating. She uses the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), informally known as "tapping," to free her clients from fear-based beliefs, and find the love they have been looking for. Al…

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A New Awakening with David Gregory 28:08

1y ago28:08

28:08

Join us as we speak with David Gregory, a Marine, car bomb survivor, who focuses attention on trauma healing, relationship coaching, and what he calls polarity consciousness. Our conversation focuses on wide-ranging topics, including: -the transformative effects of deep meditation and plant medicine; -how to show up for the person you love, even wh…

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Compelling Dating and Relationship Advice That May Surprise you, with Canada’s Dating Coach, Chantal Heide 25:28

1y ago25:28

25:28

Today we talk to Chantal Heide, a dating and relationship coach, whose ten books and 3 workbooks provide practical advice on how to form relationships that lead to deeper emotions and longer-lasting connections. During today’s conversation, we learn How to distinguish a “guy” from a “man”, and why it matters, How to overcome the fear of being alone…

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150 Finding the true truth with Ann Marie McQueen 56:59

1y ago56:59

56:59

Celebrating episode 150 of the podcast with a very special guest. Ann Marie McQueen is a journalist on the world stage, focused on menopause and on a mission to cut through misleading narratives and dodgy data. She founded HotFlash Inc in 2020 to cover the latest clinical studies, treatments, products, guidance and more via a weekly research letter…

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Assume You Are Dating the Same Guy 26:46

1y ago26:46

26:46

Until you have the talk about being exclusive, assume he is dating more than just you. And you should be dating more than just him! And you shouldn't be upset about it! With that attitude, there is no need to be spending your time on this Facebook page that goes against everything I believe when it comes to dating.…

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What It’s Like To Be In An Open, Committed Relationship with Danielle 37:40

1y ago37:40

37:40

Join us as we talk to Danielle, a content creator, storyteller, and mother of two about what it has been like to be in an open, committed relationship for the past 13 years. Danielle speaks candidly about how she felt when the man with whom she planned to spend the rest of her life first suggested the idea of non-monogamy, and the concerns it evoke…

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149 Creating a career you love with Carolyn Parry 39:14

1y ago39:14

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Carolyn Parry is the founder of Career Alchemy, helping early-stage and established professionals escape from a job they hate and create a career they love, on purpose. She’s an award-winning career coach, a TEDx speaker and host of the Change Your Story podcast. She is the President of the Career Development Institute and based in Wales. We talk a…

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How to Find Your Self-Worth with Holly 38:28

1y ago38:28

38:28

Today we talk to Holly about: What it feels like to be in an arranged marriage without any real love; How a devastating loss motivated her to take control of her life; How her daughter’s words gave her the resolve she needed to end an abusive relationship; The relationship between familial patterns and toxic relationships; How a chance encounter on…

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148 Why we need more MenoClarity 36:22

1y ago36:22

36:22

Something very different for this podcast – five guests on one show! Five of my fellow founders of MenoClarity, the knowledge hub for menopause set up in 2023. I’m talking to Pat Duckworth, Prof Joyce Harper, Clarissa Kristjansson, Kate Codrington and Ann Marie McQueen about why we’ve come together and what we hope to achieve with MenoClarity. This…

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The Final First Kiss with James 21:35

1y ago21:35

21:35

After many first kisses, James is ready to find the person with whom he will share his final first kiss. However, finding a great love is formidable, even for someone as endearing and genuine as James. On this week’s episode, James walks us through the highs and lows of dating apps, sharing the games people play, and the lengths they will go to mas…

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147 Looking after women's health with Dr Cathleen Brown 34:18

1y ago34:18

34:18

Dr. Cathleen Brown is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has spent much of her career caring for female soldiers and their dependents. She was honorably discharged from the US Army after 12 years of meritorious service. She now provides gynecology services specifically for women at midlife during the menopause transition. We talk a…

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Let's Shake on It - with Mike 17:23

1y ago17:23

17:23

Mike, an expert in sales and marketing, came of age at a time when people met at bars, and dating apps were as incomprehensible as a world without pay phones. A self-proclaimed extroverted introvert, Mike took an immediate liking to 21st century dating, where meeting someone was as simple as swiping right - or so he thought. While dating apps have …

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146 Writing your story with Julia Brewer Daily 44:22

1y ago44:22

44:22

Julia Brewer Daily wrote her first novel, No Names To Be Given, when she was over 50. This book was inspired by her own experience as an adopted child from a maternity home hospital in New Orleans. She’s also the host of the Authors Over 50 podcast. Her mission is to encourage those in mid-life and beyond to live their best lives in what she calls …

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A Transformative Love Story with Nicole 13:09

1y ago13:09

13:09

On this weeks episode of Taking The Plunge, we talk with Nicole. Nicole is a single mom of two teens sons living on the Jersey Shore. She is a UGC content creator and influencer on social media. Nicole shares her heartwarming story with us that is full of love, loss, and the many highs and lows she experiences along the way. To follow Nicole: https…

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145 Leaning into midlife, solo with Rachel 29:04

1y ago29:04

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A solo podcast from Rachel with more midlife musing on life, the universe and everything in between! Let’s lean into midlife and our wisdom years! She talks about: - The new BSI Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Guide launch with Mariella Fostrup - How we need a revolution in how women especially older ones are viewed in the world - The i…

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