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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

health & fitness self-improvement

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32:43

Thursday Thoughts - The Relationship You Have With...

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2025/03/13

This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about a topic that impacts every area of your life – the relationship you have with yourself. Since you spend every second of every day with ‘you’, it makes sense to invest in making that relationship as strong and supportive as possible. We explore how the way you treat and view yourself directly influences your happiness and fulfillment—whether you're in a relationship or not—and share practical ways we've found helpful to strengthen ...

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54:19

#114 SKINCARE PART 2: "Make Love To Your Skin" with...

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2025/03/11

"Your skin is your most precious asset," explains Dr. Fernanda da Silva-Tatley in this fascinating conversation. With a unique background as both a PhD scientist in molecular microbiology and a Reiki master, Dr. Fernanda offers a rare blend of scientific insight and holistic wisdom to help you understand what your changing skin truly needs. In this episode, you'll discover: 🌟 The hidden dangers of mainstream skincare – including how common chemicals can accumulate in your body. 🌟 The...

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31:37

Thursday Thoughts - How Stress Impacts Fat Loss

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2025/03/06

On this week’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about how stress impacts fat loss. We discuss how chronic stress keeps your body in survival mode—leading to increased belly fat storage, a slower metabolism, and heightened cravings. We also explore why a regulated nervous system is key to shifting back into fat-burning mode and share practical ways to support this process. We hope you find something helpful in this episode. Love, Polly & Lucy xx To find out more about my membe...

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71:29

Skin, Hair & Hormones with GP & Menopause Specialist...

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2025/03/04

In this episode, I 'm joined by the brilliant Dr. Mandy Leonhardt - GP, menopause specialist, and author of What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Skin and Hair. We explore how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect skin and and hair health and discuss practical ways to navigate these shifts. Dr. Mandy explains how changes in hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause can lead to skin dryness, wrinkles, hair thinning, and even adult acne. She al...

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32:52

Thursday Thoughts - Avoiding Distractions

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2025/02/27

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about avoiding distractions. It turns out that neither of us are very good at this and we both get distracted all the time! But hopefully you will find something in here that you resonate with, or that you find useful. The headlines: turn all notifications off on your phone, turn the sound off too, and put it across the room when you’re working! Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: ...

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44:27

#112: The Hidden Reason You're Struggling to Lose...

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2025/02/25

Ever feel like you're doing everything right—eating healthily, working out—but the scale won't budge? You might be missing a hidden piece of the puzzle: stress. Here's the thing—when you're constantly stressed, your body thinks you're in danger. And when that happens, it holds onto fat (especially around your belly) and slows your metabolism. But the good news? In this episode, I share a simple, quick way to help your body switch out of survival mode. I'll break down how stress may be sabot...

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31:02

Thursday Thoughts - The Stories We Tell Ourselves

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2025/02/20

On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the stories we tell ourselves - the ones that shape our beliefs, actions, and ultimately, our lives. Many of these narratives stem from childhood experiences, societal expectations, or past failures. While some empower us, others hold us back. But when we take a step back and challenge these stories, we often realise they’re not absolute truths—just perspectives we’ve adopted along the way. The good news? We have the power to...

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59:58

#111 Tapping into Your Intuition and Inner Wisdom...

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2025/02/18

In this week's episode, I chat to Nicola McCarthy—an Intuitive, Healer, Natural Health Advocate, Angel Messenger, and so much more! Nicola shares her incredible personal journey, revealing how her heightened sensitivities as a child evolved into powerful spiritual gifts. She opens up about the challenges of being an empath, the importance of setting energetic boundaries, and how embracing her abilities transformed her life. Together, we dive into what it means to trust your inner guidance, th...

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31:21

Thursday Thoughts - What Makes You Come Alive?

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2025/02/13

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about a quote by Howard Thurman which says: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” It may feel like the world is going to hell in a handbasket, but rather than focusing on all the negativity, we can help the world far more by focusing on feeling good within ourselves. Watching the news 24/7, or talking incessantly about the cost of living ...

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31:02

#110 Roots and Wings: How to Handle Their Freedom—and...

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2025/02/11

In this episode, I'm diving into the emotional rollercoaster of watching our children take flight and venture out into the world without us! I’m sharing the tear-jerking moment when my middle son left for Asia— a time filled with immense pride and joy, and also a little heartache. If you’re in this stage of life (or soon will be), this episode is definitely for you! Here’s What You Can Expect: 💖 The Emotional Journey of Letting Go We dream of raising independent kids, but when it

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31:36

Thursday's Thoughts - Memento Mori

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2025/02/06

On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the powerful philosophy of “memento mori” - the reminder that one day, we will die. Far from being morbid, this ancient wisdom encourages us to embrace life more fully. When we acknowledge how short life actually is, we gain a clearer perspective on what truly matters. We also delve into the biggest regrets of the dying and how ‘memento mori’ can help you make every moment count—leading to a more fearless, fulfilling life...

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50:36

#109: The Secret to Effortless Running With Alla...

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2025/02/04

If you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or someone looking to get into running, this episode is a must-listen. I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with running—but one simple shift completely transformed my experience: how I breathe. It’s something most of us overlook, yet it has a huge impact on endurance, energy, and overall performance. And this is what I dive into with this week's guest, Alla Shashkina, an endurance runner and coach, a transformation coach, and breathwork expe...

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35:09

Thursday Thoughts - Consciously Creating Our Lives

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2025/01/30

On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about intentionally creating our lives.We have more agency over our lives than we realise, but most of us our unconsciously creating our realities, rather than consciously creating them.So…we need to make a decision to get intentional about what we want our life to look like, and we need to get conscious about how we’re thinking and how we’re feeling.In the unified, quantum field in which we are all swimming, all eventualities are pos...

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48:30

#108: Planning For End Of Life Care With Clare Fuller

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2025/01/28

What if you could ensure your healthcare wishes are honored, no matter what life throws your way?In this essential and practical episode, I chat to Claire Fuller, an expert in advanced care planning, to tackle a topic thatâs crucial for all of usânot just for aging parents or relatives but for ourselves, too.We dive into the often-overlooked process of preparing for end-of-life care. While it may seem like a heavy subject (donât worry, this episode isnât!), itâs something we all nee...

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31:08

Thursday Thoughts - Grit

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2025/01/23

This week on Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of grit.As Angela Duckworth explains in her TED Talk and book, grit requires a combination of passion and perseverance to achieve long-term goals.We’ll explore why grit is such a vital ingredient for success and share how we both need lots of it to grow our businesses!We also give some practical tips on how to cultivate more of it in your life.We hope you find something inspiring and useful in this episode!Love,Polly & L...

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52:07

#107: Grief, Design & Midlife with DIY SOS's Gabby...

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2025/01/21

In this episode, I’m joined by my very good friend and talented designer Gabby Blackman, best known for her incredible work on BBC One’s DIY SOS.As well as talking about her experience and brilliant work on DIY SOS, Gabby also shares her deeply personal story, including the devastating loss of her son and how this life-altering experience continues to shape her perspective on both life and work. I'm deeply grateful for her honesty and vulnerability and hope that this conversation might offer ...

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29:07

Thursday Thoughts - Routines & Accountability

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2025/01/16

On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about routines and accountability.The science shows that when we get accountability in place, we are 96% more likely to do the goddam thing. NINETY SIX PERCENT!!! In this conversation, Lucy and I share a little about our own experiences of accountability, including how I’ve had - for several years now - an accountability buddy who I phone (or who phones me!) every morning at 5am. Without that, I would likely never have got into the hab...

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48:14

#106: Thriving in Midlife with Tania Dalton

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2025/01/14

This week, I’m delighted to welcome Tania Dalton—health coach, certified personal trainer, and meditation teacher—to MENOMORPHOSIS! Together, we explore how midlife can be a golden opportunity to redefine ourselves, let go of societal expectations, and embrace the freedom and vitality this transformative phase brings.✨ In this episode, we discuss:How midlife challenges can become empowering opportunities.Tanya’s inspiring story of completing an Ironman during a pandemic.Redefining beauty as v...

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25:23

Thursday Thoughts - Embracing Winter

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2025/01/09

In this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the theme of embracing winter.We’re exploring how our mindset shapes how we experience this time of year.Yes, we could spend the cold, dark months of January and February moaning and complaining—which, let’s be honest, only makes us feel worse…OR we can choose to embrace this season, making the most of the shorter days, the cosiness, and the crisp, cold weather.We’ll also be sharing some of our favourite tips and strategies for st...

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42:46

#105 Reinvention, Resilience, and Returning to...

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2025/01/07

After a 9-month break, I’m thrilled to announce that Menomorphosis is back with weekly episodes! To kick things off, I invited my friend Lucy to interview me—yes, on my own podcast! It felt a little strange, but it turned out to be so much fun, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording.In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to during my time away, the clarity and inspiration the break brought me, and my exciting plans for the future of Menomorphosis.Here’s what we talk...

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