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Take A Breath

A podcast for creating practical calm in the messy middle of midlife.This is your space to pause.Because life in midlife is full-on. Between work, family, menopause, and the mental load, your nervous system can easily end up in constant overdrive — leaving you feeling exhausted, reactive, and overwhelmed by even the smallest things.Each week, I’ll share my own tools, alongside honest conversations and practical nervous system support — to help you create more calm, peace, joy, and inner steadiness

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33:53

Thursday Thoughts - Action Absorbs Anxiety

Take A Breath ·

2025/08/28

On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about a concept promoted by Dan Harris: Action Absorbs Anxiety. This is the idea that taking even the smallest of actions can help to reduce feelings of powerlessness and helplessness, by channelling that restless, stuck energy and shifting it onto something more productive. Polly and I also talk about another similar idea, which is that clarity comes from taking action - something that both of us have found to be true. We hope you’l...

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53:55

#138: How to Reclaim your energy, identity, and peace...

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2025/08/26

Today, I’m joined by Dr Natasha Wallace, a clinical psychologist, founder of Revive Psychological Services, and creator of The Thrive Method. Natasha is passionate about helping working mums break free from overwhelm, exhaustion, and guilt so they can feel calmer, more connected, and truly at home within themselves. In this episode, Natasha shares her own journey as a “former frazzled mum” and why so many women, especially in midlife, find themselves abandoning their own needs while trying to...

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31:51

Thursday Thoughts - Your Lens On Life

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2025/08/21

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are chatting about the filters we use to live our lives. Is your filter clouding your judgement? Is it colouring everything grey, making things seem worse than they really are? And how long are you willing to sit in that negativity? The thing is, when you change the lens through which you see the world, you get to choose one that lifts you, lightens you, and lets you see possibility instead of limitation. We explore some of the common filters we’v...

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47:42

#137: From Victim to Victor: Healing Childhood Trauma...

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2025/08/19

In this episode, I’m joined by Anu Verma—certified trauma recovery coach, holistic therapist, and author of Victim to Victor. Anu’s story is one of courage and resilience. She opens up about her own experience of childhood trauma, the years she spent in survival mode, and how she eventually found the tools to begin her journey of healing and empowerment. Through her work today as a trauma recovery coach, Anu helps others process unresolved trauma, rebuild self-worth, and move from victi...

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31:35

Thursday Thoughts - People Pleasing

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2025/08/14

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about people pleasing. We all do it - particularly women - but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are. When we put the needs of others above our own, we often end up feeling resentful and depleted, which is no good for anyone! In this conversation, Lucy and I give examples of how we’ve both been people pleasers in the past, but how w...

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56:15

Eat for Menopause: Symptom-Led Cooking with Karen Newby

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2025/08/12

This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined once again by the wonderful Karen Newby — nutritionist, author, and the go-to guide for using food to support your body through menopause. We’re diving into her brand-new book, The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook — a refreshing, symptom-led approach that takes the guesswork out of eating well during this life stage. Think less “follow this diet” and more “nourish yourself in ways that meet you exactly where you are.” Karen shares her wisdom on food as ...

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28:16

Thursday Thoughts - It's the Small Things That Change...

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2025/08/07

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about how it’s not the big dramatic changes that transform your life… It’s the small habits. How you spend your mornings How you speak to yourself What you feed your mind Who gets your energy—and your access.These small choices might seem insignificant, but they shape your days… and your days shape your life. In this conversation, we unpack why the small stuff is actually the big stuff. We hope you find something useful in...

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#135: Your Life Is a Masterpiece - Living Creatively...

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2025/08/05

This week on MENOMORPHOSIS, I’m joined by the wonderful Pia Mailhot-Leichter — author of Welcome to the Creative Club: Make Life Your Biggest Art Project. Pia is a writer, speaker, creative guide, and an all-round permission-giver when it comes to designing a life that feels aligned, courageous, and meaningful. We talk about what it really means to live creatively—not just in art or writing, but in how you move through the world, how you connect with others, and how you honour the quiet whisp...

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26:57

Thursday Thoughts - NSDR (Non Sleep Deep Rest)

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2025/07/31

On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about NSDR - Non Sleep Deep Rest. Similar to meditation or breathwork, NSDR can help take us out of our monkey minds and bring us back into our bodies. It helps take us out of our sympathetic nervous system, and into our parasympathetic nervous system - our ‘rest and digest’ state. So many of us are in a state of stress and anxiety far more than we should be, and a short NSDR practice can make a huge difference. I have three differen...

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59:49

#134: Why Weight Loss Jabs Don’t Heal the Real Hunger...

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2025/07/29

This week on Menomorphosis, I’m joined by hypnotherapist Rebecca Donoghue for a powerful, honest conversation about one of the most emotionally charged topics right now: weight loss jabs — and the stories our bodies carry through midlife. This isn’t about shame, and it's definitely not about blame. It’s about awareness. Because the truth is — we don’t reach for food or quick fixes because we’re weak. We reach for them because a part of us is trying to feel safe, and most of us were neve...

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33:07

Thursday Thoughts - Holidays

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2025/07/24

On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all things holidays. I’ve just come back from a wonderful two-week break in Turkey — and yes, it was wonderful. But we’re also diving into something a little deeper… What does it mean if the only time you feel truly relaxed, calm or happy is when you’re away? Holidays are a beautiful reset, a chance to switch off, change the scenery, and reconnect, but the real magic? It lies in creating a life you don’t constantly need a break from...

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56:30

#133: Menopause Myths, Hormones & HRT: Your Questions...

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2025/07/22

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Susie Rockwell — GP, menopause specialist, and founder of The Women’s Hormone Clinic. With nearly 40 years of NHS experience and a decade dedicated to hormone health, Dr. Rockwell brings clarity, compassion, and deep clinical wisdom to a topic that so many women still feel dismissed or confused about. I put a call out to my community to ask what they really wanted to know about menopause—and Dr Susie does a fantastic job answering your question...

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30:56

Thursday Thoughts - Self Worth

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2025/07/17

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about self-worth — the importance of which cannot be overstated. As Jamie Kern Lima says in her book, Worthy, our self-worth is our ceiling; in other words we will only ever get as far in life as we believe we're worthy of getting. Unlike self-confidence, self-worth truly is an inside job, and not something we can get from anything outside of ourselves, i.e. a job promotion, a relationship, or a medal. The truth is that we are all inheren...

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55:25

The Self Love Revolution (Revisited) with Lou...

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2025/07/15

This week, I’m sharing a special episode from the MENOMORPHOSIS archives—one that’s very close to my heart. This was actually the first ever interview I recorded for the podcast, back in May 2022, and it’s just as relevant and inspiring today. In this episode, I chat with the brilliant Lou Featherstone, also known as @luinland over on Instagram. Lou is bold, funny, and fiercely real. She shares her midlife journey—from giving up shopping and moving countries, to embracing her voice, her body,...

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Thursday Thoughts - Comfort Zones

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2025/07/10

On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the magic that happens outside your comfort zone. Because when you do something that feels a bit uncomfortable? You’re not just edging closer to your dreams and desires—you’re also giving your confidence a serious boost. We’re sharing some of our own stories about times we’ve stepped out of our comfort zones and offering a few tips on how you can do the same, in a way that feels doable—not daunting. We hope there’s something in...

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38:56

#130: 5 Ways to Stay Consistent Without Pushing...

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2025/07/08

Episode Description: If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to stick to it” — this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m sharing the five gentle-but-powerful shifts that have helped me stay consistent without pushing harder, burning out or beating myself up. I’ll show you how to build habits that feel safe in your body (not like another pressure), and how to design your routines around your real life — not some perfect version of it. We'll explore: 💛 Why consistency o...

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39:58

Thursday Thoughts - The Haters Gonna Hate

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2025/07/03

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are discussing a piece that came out recently in The Telegraph, in which Lucy talks about being happily single and childfree. The hate she received in the comments has been mind blowing and there are over 1,200 comments. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation about haters, mindset, and the fear we all have of other people's opinions and judgements. Love, Polly & Lucy x Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well yo...

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59:04

#131:How to Create More Time for What Matters Most...

Take A Breath ·

2025/07/01

Have you ever wished for just ten more hours in the day? I know I have! With all the roles we juggle, it’s no wonder so many of us are running on empty. The mental load is real. And when your day-to-day doesn’t bring you joy? That’s burnout waiting to happen. In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Michelle Niemeyer, who shares her story of navigating burnout during a high-pressure legal career—while also managing divorce, perimenopause, and an autoimmune disease. Now, at 60, Michelle s...

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Thursday Thoughts - Writing a Book

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2025/06/26

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into a juicy conversation all about her brand new book Shiny Happy Singles — or Thrive Solo if you're tuning in from the US. We chat about the inspiration behind the book, what it really means to thrive on your own, and why this message is so needed. We also pull back the curtain on the creative process: the messy magic of writing, showing up consistently (even when it's hard), and trusting that clarity comes after you begin — not before. ...

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#129: 7 Essential Habits to Move Through Menopause...

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2025/06/24

Midlife doesn’t have to be a crisis — it can be a genuine metamorphosis. In this episode, I’m not talking about just surviving menopause. I’m talking about moving through it with more ease, clarity, and actual calm. You’ll hear a segment from a training I recently ran, where I shared seven essential habits that helped me feel more like myself again — and can do the same for you. They’re rooted in science, backed by real results, and designed to work with your body, not against it. This isn...

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