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The Midlife Mentors

The Midlife Mentors

We’re The Midlife Mentors. Here to lift the lid on our no nonsense approach to midlife health and happiness.As midlifers, we’re constantly told we need have it all figured out. But in fact most of us don’t.Our mission is not only to de-bust the crazy diet and fitness myths, but to empower and educate from an authentic and balanced perspective based on reality.It’s time to step away from the madness we manifest in our attempts to attain goals that are unachievable, as we help you focus on the daily

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43:45

Are Gen X-ers Really Over & Out Or Are We Just...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/05/31

In this episode, we’re joined by the insightful journalist and author, Stephen Armstrong, for a candid conversation about Generation X - those of us sandwiched between the Baby Boomers and Millennials. Having seen Stephen’s article 50 And Out in The Independent, where he talked about the future of Gen X, we just knew we had to get him onto our podcast to dig deeper. Stephen reveals the unique struggles Gen X men face as they hit midlife, from career crossroads to dealing with the weight...

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21:03

Double Standards Between Men & Women At Midlife?

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/05/25

In this episode, we’re diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough - the double standards at midlife for men and women - in the press and in society as a whole. Increasingly, and brilliantly - midlife women are being encouraged to see this stage of their life as empowering and liberating - a positive midlife crisis - as they question their marriages, sexuality and what’s next for them. However, for men, this stage of life is often mocked. They’re labelled as grumpy, broke...

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32:40

Male Hair Loss: Interview With Bav Majithia

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/05/18

In this episode we’re shining a light on a topic that quietly affects almost one in two men by the age of fifty: hair loss. Now - losing your hair might sound purely cosmetic, but it can gnaw at confidence, self-image and even mental health. So what happens when you decide to take action—publicly? My guest knows a thing or two about living in the spotlight. You may have seen him masterminding the business behind those signature super-car wraps at Yannimize, hosting the viral YouTube ser...

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28:02

Embracing The Season Of Waiting

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/05/10

In today’s episode, we’re talking about patience and the often uncomfortable season of waiting. Whether you're waiting for clarity, breakthrough or healing — in your work, finances or relationships - this is for you. We’ll explore what it means to wait well, why the pause has purpose, and how to find peace in the in-between. Let’s lean into the stillness and discover what it’s trying to teach us. Ibiza Retreat: https://themidlifementors.com/retreats/ James Book: The Midlife Male Handboo...

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20:53

Boosting Testosterone Naturally: James' 6 Pillars For...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/04/26

Today we’re talking hormones, strength, and sustainable energy for midlife guys - with James. Six months ago James' bloodwork flagged borderline-low testosterone. He felt it too - sluggish mornings, stubborn belly-fat, zero motivation in the gym. Rather than jump straight to injections, he decided to run a personal experiment. Fast-forward to his latest lab results: his total T is up by almost 50 percent. So in this short episode James breaks down the exact six-pillar protocol that moved the ...

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28:30

Beyond The Comfort Zone

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/04/19

On today’s episode we’re tackling the big one: stepping out of that oh‑so‑snug comfort zone so we can finally stretch, grow, and live a little larger and longer. If you’ve ever felt that quiet itch - a ‘there’s‑got‑to‑be‑more’ whisper - stick around. We unpack the science of discomfort, share a couple of our own spectacular stumbles, and give you practical moves to trade safe and small for bold and brilliant. So, grab your coffee, lace up those metaphorical boots, and let’s get uncomfor...

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43:00

Breaking The Ice: Interview with Dan Bosworth,...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/04/06

If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that we love a good old cold plunge, so when the opportunity came up to speak to Dan Bosworth, founder of ice bath company Brass Monkey we leapt at it. We cover Dan’s own journey into cold water therapy, the mental and physical improvements he experienced, and the multitude of benefits cold water immersion can provide. From starting out with an old chest freezer in his garage, to building a brand that’s supplying commercial ice bath u...

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27:57

Live Interview From The Ideal Home Show: The Book,...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/03/30

This week we’ve got something a little bit different for you. It was recorded live just a couple of days ago at the Ideal Home Show in London where I Claire, interview James about his new book - diving into why he wrote it, what it covers, who it’s for and the key takeaways that will help midlife men as they transition through andropause. PS listen out for the big reveal in here too about what's next for us! James' book - The Midlife Male Handbook is available at the below bookshops: AM...

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41:53

How HRT & The Pill Can Deplete Essential Nutritients:...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/03/23

In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Harriet Connell, who’s challenging personal journey led her to look into women’s health. We talk about new research findings on how exogenous hormones—such as those found in oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy—can deplete essential nutrients in our bodies. Dr. Connell helps us understand which nutrients are at greatest risk, how these deficiencies might impact our wellbeing, and what steps we can take to stay nourished while on these ...

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31:29

Achieving Life Balance In A Crazy World

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/03/15

Life balance. How do we get it and why does it feel so elusive? In this podcast episode we’ll break down why it’s so important to address life balance, why it feels impossible to achieve and reveal some common misconceptions. Most importantly though we’ll explain why life balance doesn’t actually exist and how it can make us even more stressed chasing after it! As always, we’ll wrap up by giving you a four pillar holistic framework to regain control, be kinder to yourself and find more ...

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30:28

Live Forever? An Interview With Professor John...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/03/08

In this episode, we’re joined by Professor John Tregonning, a biomedical researcher and the author of Live Forever? A Curious Scientist’s Guide to Wellness, Ageing and Death. After reading about how Professor Tregonning had tried and trialled numerous longevity hacks for his book, and had found, what works, what doesn’t and what might, we knew we had to have a chat with him. We talk about his testing of life-extending diets and exercise regimes, and we cut through the noise of fads to s...

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30:48

Regaining Confidence At Midlife

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/03/01

Our confidence can really take a dip at midlife for various reasons. Maybe it’s the loss of a relationship. A redundancy. Perhaps it’s a health issue, injury or even the change in your appearance. It’s important to acknowledge that it can be a challenging time, but equally important to note that with a few small changes, we can rebuild confidence in a fresh and new way that aligns with this stage of life. So in this episode we dive into what that looks like physically and mentally, offe...

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40:12

Sally Gunnell OBE: Overcoming Life's Hurdles At Midlife

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/02/23

On this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast we’re thrilled to be joined by Olympic gold medalist, and health and wellbeing ambassador Sally Gunnell OBE. Sally shares her incredible story with us - from when she was first spotted by her coach at 14, to how she navigated retirement from professional sport at the age of 31. Sally openly shares how her mindset held her back in her early career, and how she still uses the tools she learnt today to achieve her goals as a business owner, s...

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45:20

The Extinction Of Experience: Interview with Author...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/02/15

Something we’ve talked about a lot on The Midlife Mentors podcast is the impact of social media and the digital world we live in, in particular on our relationships. In this episode we dive deeper as we’re joined by Christine Rosen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of the thought-provoking book The Extinction of Experience. In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, many of us have become disconnected from direct, meaningful encounters with the...

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25:11

12 Midlife Hacks That Actually Work!

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/02/08

We’re bombarded on a daily basis with ways to live our best life - from managing our mental wellbeing and getting fit, to living longer and having better relationships. So in this episode we wanted to share 12 midlife hacks that ACTUALLY work. The reality is, success comes from an accumulation of small changes that build up over time. These tips are ones we actively pursue ourselves - having cut through all the fluff and pseudo science out there and what’s more they’re super simple. So let’s ...

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48:46

Tackling Ageism: An Interview With Professor Sarah...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/02/01

Something we started to focus on towards the end of last year is the issue of ageism in the workplace. We started to hear more and more anecdotal stories about people being unable to find new roles on the basis of their age, and even spoke to recruitment professionals off the record who told us that clients were filtering applicants by age. Clearly there’s a huge personal cost to ageism, but in today’s skill shortage environment there can also be great cost to organisations. The job site Tota...

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26:09

Navigating Political Polarisation

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/01/25

Welcome to another episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast and today we’re diving into a topic that’s more relevant than ever: Navigating Political Polarisation….In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the constant tension and divisiveness that seems to be everywhere. From social media to family dinners, it can feel like political opinions are driving us further apart. But what does this mean for our mental and physical wellbeing? How do we maintain our mental clarity, keep stress at bay, and en...

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47:17

Changing The Menopause Conversation: Interview with...

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/01/18

On this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast we’re absolutely thrilled to be joined by Kate Muir, who is well known for being the creator and producer of the groundbreaking documentary with Davina McCall on the menopause which premiered in 2021 and changed the menopause conversation in the UK forever.As a women’s health advocate and author of books on the menopause and the pill, this conversation with Kate is incredibly uplifting, insightful and informative. She shares how she had he...

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34:44

The Ultimate Way To Set & Achieve Your 2025 Goals

The Midlife Mentors ·

2025/01/11

As promised at the end of 2024, this podcast is all about setting yourself up for an amazing 2025. We’re covering goal setting but in an uplifting, fun and engaging way. We’ll take you through a process, share what we’ve got in store in our own lives and business this year and also address how habits and beliefs can hold us back. This is a super practical alternative to many of the dry goal setting approaches out there and we hope you not only enjoy it, but give yourself permission to pr...

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34:04

A Review Of 2024

The Midlife Mentors ·

2024/12/14

It’s that time of year when we naturally take stock of how the year’s panned out. A vast majority of us tend to think about what we didn’t do or achieve rather than what went well - in fact it’s human nature. So in this episode we’re going to take you through a 5 step process to review and celebrate 2024 with us, encouraging you to reflect on key lessons and potential areas to focus on for next year. And the best bit? We share our 2024 with you - the highlights, the lowlights and everyth...

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