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Middling Along

Middling Along is the podcast for ‘midults‘ who want to spend their middle years thriving, not just surviving. Voted as one of the Top 25 podcasts for midlife and menopause at https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/podcasts-about-the-menopause/ - Emma speaks to a wide range of guests who entertain, inform, and inspire in equal measure!

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33:54

Mona Eltahawy on shame and shamelessness, why the...

Middling Along ·

2022/02/17

Join me as I talk to Mona Eltahawy, journalist, activist and author. (Note that there is liberal use of the F word throughout - as Mona herself proclaims, profanity is one of the ways she claims her power!) We discuss her last book "The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls" - including why it is so critical we stop teaching girls to express anger. Here's one of my favourite quotes from the book: “What if we nurtured and encouraged the expression of anger in girls the same way we encourage

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33:31

Sam Rice on food hacks and developing a positive...

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2021/12/21

Join me this time as I chat to Sam Rice, author of The Midlife Cookbook and The Midlife Method as we talk all things food and nutrition. We discuss food strategies for dealing with 'nutritional "shoulds" overwhelm', how meal planning is one of the best things you can do to help set yourself up for success, and her favourite 'food hacks' for those of us who feel like we struggle to find the time to eat a healthy balanced diet - particularly pertinent as we approach the Christmas festivities and all

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28:54

Rachel Hope on coming unstuck, and finding your path...

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2021/12/19

My guest this time is Rachel Hope, who walked away from the high life in Dubai, her job, and her marriage, to start over at 50. Unfortunately for her, her initial false start - combined with the surprise appearance of a menopause she decribes as "hell on wheels" - meant that her glorious reinvention took some time coming. Her experiences however did lead her to setting up Soul Sisters Community, and she now runs retreats for women feeling 'stuck', just as she was, and helping them find a clearer

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34:04

Diane Danzebrink on why we all need to...

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2021/12/08

My guest on this episode is a well-known voice in the UK menopause community and a hero to many (though she'd be far too humble to accept the accolade I'm sure): Diane Danzebrink. Her campaign, #MakeMenopauseMatter has over 170,000 supporters at the latest count and she has been instrumental in changing the dialogue around menopause, and campaigning for better education - in schools, in workplaces, and yes, for our GPs too. She talks about how her own surgical menopause brought her to the darkest

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30:20

Elizabeth Joseph on navigating perimenopause with...

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2021/11/30

In this Episode, I chat to writer Elizabeth Joseph about navigating perimenopause with humour, and a lot of trial and error via natural/alternative/complementary therapies and products aimed at menopausal midlifers. You name it, she's tried it so we don't have to: from cold water therapy to sound baths, mouth taping to EFT tapping, cacao ceremonies to RTT (rapid transformational therapy), Elizabeth writes with candour, dry wit and down to earth honesty about what has and hasn't worked for her

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22:42

Mona Smith on discovering powerlifting in later life...

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2021/11/14

Join me as I chat to Mona Smith, who overcame years of chronic back pain when she discovered powerlifting at the age of 50 - despite not being a 'gym person'. Not only did she start competing, but in the space of two years had managed to win her first Commonwealth medal. It was really heartening, and perhaps a little surprising for me at least, to hear about how inclusive and welcoming the powerlifting community has been for her. We also discuss the positive impact her strength training has had on

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36:56

Kate Moryoussef on later-life ADHD diagnosis and how...

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2021/10/19

The one is not to be missed! Join me as I chat to Kate Moryoussef about how she came to be diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40, joining a 'Lost Generation' of women who were not diagnosed in childhood, but instead spent years believing they were somehow 'broken' or 'failing' because they were unable to do what other women seemed to do effortlessly. We talk about the damaging stories this causes women to carry around, and how EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique - or 'tapping') can both help calm down

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25:05

Dr Mridula Pore on Peppy Health and supporting women...

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2021/10/03

Join me as I talk to Dr Mridula Pore, the CEO and co-founder of Peppy Health, a mobile app which aims to transform digital healthcare in the areas of infertility, pregnancy, the early days of parenting, and most interestingly to us, menopause. We discuss how Peppy supports users, her journey to founding the company, how she sees health-tech democratising access to health care and support, and how apps like Peppy can help ensure that talented women don't drop out of the workforce at the peak of their

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26:38

Siobhan Daniels on the ‘retirement rebellion‘ and her...

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2021/07/28

Siobhan Daniels is a retired BBC journalist and pro-age campaigner, part of the retirement rebellion. Almost two years ago she gave away her non-essential possessions, bought a motorhome, and started her solo travels around the UK. Not long afterwards, the global pandemic hit, and her plans came to a dramatic halt. Now that she is 'on the road' again, I catch up with Siobhan to talk about why she decided to rebel against the stereotype of a quiet retirement of gardening and crosswords, what is was

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26:25

Emma Bardwell on her book The Perimenopause Solution,...

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2021/07/21

In this episode I chat to Emma Bardwell, registered nutritional therapist and co-author of The Perimenopause Solution, written with menopause specialist Dr Shahzadi Harper. The book is designed to be easily accessible, and evidence-based, with a really nice bullet point summary at the end of each chapter to refer back to, and a whole chapter helping the reader to 'eat to beat their symptoms'. We touch on topics such as why lack of oestrogen has such a wide-reaching impact on the body, and the

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26:52

Ekua Cant on career changes and finding your confidence

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2021/07/11

Maybe midlife has you pondering a change of direction and you want to start something new? Or maybe your career path suddenly feels a bit...meh? Join me as I chat to career and confidence coach Ekua Cant, author of 'Be your No 1 Cheerleader', about how examining our values can help us dig into what we want, and how to build 'positive mental muscle'. We also discuss the need for women to shout about their successes and celebrate wins along the way - something I for one need to work on! Don't

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27:01

Dr Beth Thomas on how to approach your GP and the...

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2021/06/25

Join me as I chat to all-round awesome GP, Dr Beth Thomas, who also happens to be my sister-in law! We discuss how best to talk to your GP (and what to do if you feel that you're not getting anywhere); different types of HRT and risks vs protective benefits (especially regarding breast cancer); the difference between body identical and bio identical HRT; how to assess your osteoporosis risk; how and why your GP might prescribe testosterone; and why hormone testing is not helpful if you are over

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30:56

Fiona Walker on midlife menopause mayhem in her novel...

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2021/06/17

Eliza Finch is having a bad day, scratch that, year. Her dog just died, her mojo is MIA, and her teenage daughter may have just live-streamed her menopausal meltdown to the whole internet... Join me as I chat to novelist Fiona Walker about her new novel 'Woman of a Certain Rage' (written under her pen name of Georgie Hall) as we cover the ups and downs of midlife menopausal mayhem, coming up for air 'on the other side' and the power of a good story - and a good (belly) laugh. Woman of a

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33:06

Heather Corinna on hellish peri symptoms and their...

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2021/05/28

Join me as I chat to queer feminist activist, author, educator, artist, teacher, organizer and innovator, Heather Corinna. Finding there were no books on menopause and ageing that spoke their language, they wrote one, full of pithy anecdotes, interviews with a wide range of experts, accessible (and relatable) explanations on what may be happening to our bodies, and what we can choose (or not) to do about it. Heather's book is the paper equivalent of your BFF wrapping you in a warm hug and telling

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27:18

Suzanne Noble on the Advantages of Age, ageism and...

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2021/05/20

Suzanne Noble started up her site 'Advantages of Age' five years ago to bust through the negative narrative around aging, we also discuss her Startup School for Seniors (and startup culture more generally), and her newest venture nestful.io which aims to make co-living for the over 50s as easy as ordering dinner on Deliveroo... If you've ever harboured not-so-secret dreams of growing old disgracefully with your girlfriends on an alpaca farm in Wales (just me?) then you'll really enjoy this one! You

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30:52

Ann Marie McQueen aka @hotflashinc on why this is...

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2021/05/12

Join me as I chat to Instagram 'content queen' and science journalist Ann Marie McQueen: we cover why she started up her brilliant weekly newsletter roundup of all things midlife to counter the 'midlife-doom-mongers', her #normalisemenopause video campaign, and how she's choosing to manage her symptoms sans-HRT, amongst other topics! You can find Ann Marie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hotflashinc/ (and since this episode was recorded, she has started up her own Hot Flash Inc

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33:01

Sophie Fletcher on hypnosis and why it can help us...

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2021/05/05

In this episode I chat to Sophie Fletcher, hypnotherapist and author of Mindful Menopause, on how we can use the techniques and exercises in her new book to prepare and empower ourselves for a calmer, happier perimenopause experience. We also talk about 'pathologisation' of menopause, intuitive eating, shame, body image, and thanking our bodies for all they have done for us! You can find Sophie online at https://mindfulmenopause.co.uk/ Don't forget to follow us over on Instagram

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35:32

Amanda Thebe on why strength training is so critical...

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2021/04/11

In this episode I chat to Amanda Thebe, personal trainer and author of 'Menopocalypse' about her book, which details her own experience of going through perimenopause/menopause, and about how women can be informed and proactive in taking charge of their own perimenopause experience. We touch upon how the 'menopause industry' can mislead women - Amanda is great at calling out the 'wellness w*nkers' on Instagram where you can find her at https://www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe/ Don't forget to follow

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34:33

Henny Flynn, founder of The Compassionate Menopause...

Middling Along ·

2021/03/15

In this episode I catch up with Henny Flynn, who talks about her work coaching women through the changes and challenges of midlife, the health challenges that prompted her own change of direction in midlife, and how her experiences of managing change in the corporate world have informed her work with women going through menopause and beyond. You can find out more about Henny and the courses and support she offers here: https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/menopause Don't forget to follow us over on

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33:27

Hannah Bironzo aka The Gypsy Baker on why baking...

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2021/02/26

In this episode, I talk to Hannah about launching her business The Gypsy Baker (teaching online sourdough bread-making classes) during the UK's first lockdown. We talk about why baking struck such a chord with so many of us in turbulent times, the poignant story behind her well-travelled sourdough starter, and why 'food love stories' resonate with us so strongly. You can find The Gypsy Baker here: https://oxfordgypsybaker.wordpress.com/ and on Facebook (search The Gypsy Baker) Follow us over on

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