Midlife Illuminated Podcast

As we launch into spring, it felt the perfect time to re-share an uplifting conversation about the role of nature's cycles in our life. You'll love listening to the wisdom of Sadie Pickering - a […]

Wouldn't it be great to have a simple, effective way to sort your head out quickly whenever you're stuck in emotional turmoil? That's exactly what journalling can give you. And it's not only proven to be powerfully effective - it's also free! In this episode, I share how I use daily journalling […]

On the 5th anniversary of this podcast, I'm revisiting my eye-opening conversation with functional medicine expert, Dr Sarah Davies. You'll hear me share what my younger son suffered as a little boy. Year after year, he was put on increasing amounts of medication that didn't cure him. That's […]

What is your inner voice telling you? Is it nice or nasty? Transforming how you speak to yourself is vital if you'd like to improve your wellbeing and begin to thrive in life. In this episode, I share some simple tips on how you can switch from damning yourself to supporting yourself. You […]

Welcome to episode 100 of this podcast! On this milestone episode, it felt right to share the absolute bedrock of my wellbeing: the weekly Jewish Sabbath. I lift the lid on what the Sabbath means to me - and how you can create your own sanctuary in time (you don't need to be Jewish to have a […]

Talking to others is a crucial part of our wellbeing: particularly if we're struggling with something and need a compassionate, listening ear. But our tongue can cause us - and others - significant harm. If we use our power of speech to gossip, complain or put ourselves down, that has a negative […]

I understand how it feels to put your own body's needs last...because that used to be me too. As you'll hear in this episode, I used to be dismissive (and even contemptuous) of even the most basic bodily needs. I hope that this episode encourages you to listen to your precious body - and start to […]

In this episode, I spill the beans on what I learnt during my many years working in PR for the food industry. I thought I'd re-share this, following my recent appearance on the BBC film "Irresistible: Why We Can't Stop Eating". During those years in PR, I gained a first-hand insight into how we're […]

It sounds far-fetched to go from feeling toxic and self-hating - to feeling calm and positive...within 6 weeks (without any drugs or expensive interventions). That was precisely the experience of Abbe Meek, a 52-year-old mum of two who hit menopause and fell to pieces. Abbe tweaked her morning […]

I recently became an empty nester. For the first time in 26 years, I have none of my kids living at home. In this episode, I share how we can navigate this time with acceptance, joy and optimism. Whether you are currently experiencing empty nesting or have years to go before you reach this […]

When life feels overwhelming, it's tempting to make ourselves feel better by turning to food (and most likely food that is not good for us). In this episode, I share a few tips on tackling stress eating - starting with being kind to ourselves. PLEASE NOTE: the information in this podcast is not […]