Today, we celebrate episode 55 to coincide with a number of years I've had on this earth. We had a group recording with some past guests, a deep dive into some personal questions, and a special highlight reel of every guest who has appeared on the podcast. It's a beautiful celebration of friendship, wisdom, and all the middle of life has to offer.

This week we’re revisiting the final two most downloaded episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast. I’d love to welcome back Letetia Berthelsen from Ep 26 & Melina Bagnato from Ep 20. I’m amazed at their bravery and courage and I know you’re going to enjoy the highlights from Letetia and Melina.

In this episode, we sit down with the extraordinary Sally Oulton, a woman whose life story reads like a Hollywood blockbuster. We delve into Sally's early years, her incredible adventures, from meeting a King to cooking for a Prince and even being chased by pirates on the Red Sea. We also learn more about Sally's thriving business that has a strong connection to her past.

We revisit two of the most downloaded episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast. Kate Toon (Ep 18) and Vanya Insull (Ep 33). While these women have different life experiences, there are common threads to their stories. Both women have also released bestselling books since their episodes were aired.

Ellice De Giovanni lives, learns, and teaches alongside her motto of simplify to magnify. She believes the brain is the master switch for our health and wellness and it’s a matter of use it or lose it. Ellice has an extensive health and wellness background spanning 20+ years. This episode is full of wisdom and great tips to help you optimise your brain health and well-being.

The Redefining Midlife Podcast is reaching a big milestone today - 50 episodes. Today I’m featuring the most downloaded episode to date. It was a short solo episode called 'Perimenopause, Puberty in Reverse'. This episode gives you so much information about this stage of life and provides an easy to understand '101 of perimenopause'.

Explore midlife transformation with Sonya Choi La Rosa, a Certified Fashion Stylist and MBA holder. Discover her evolution from sewing enthusiast to style strategist, empowering women for over 25 years. Gain insights into overcoming obstacles, embracing midlife confidently, and revamping your wardrobe. Tune in to elevate your style and passion for this exciting new chapter.

Jo Harvey's energy and honesty will make you smile. She is a co-founder of ‘50sowhat’, a supportive community for the young-at-heart and a space to celebrate the middle of life. In this episode we talke about the importance of our midlife community, media misrepresentation, and the joys that come when you embrace the middle of life.

Meet Clare Wood: Money Mentor, Author, Speaker, and CPA. With a passion for numbers and a wealth of expertise, she empowers others through money-making mentoring. Discover her secrets to achieving audacious goals & transforming your business in "Intentional Profit." Tune in to her journey of courage, strategic planning, and inspirational success stories. Get inspired!

Learn more about muscle and bone health with Professor Belinda Beck and begin reversing your own inevitable bone loss that comes with being a woman and growing older. Belinda Beck is a Professor of Exercise Science at Griffith University (Gold Coast, QLD) and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland and is one of the world's leading researchers in bone, muscle and joint health. A must-listen.

Pretending everything was ‘ok’ and ‘I’m fine’ had finally taken its toll. It took a ‘bathroom floor’ moment for me to realise that. And it changed the whole course of my life.

A few years ago, my life was quite different and on the outside, I seemed just ‘fine’. But in reality, I was like a duck paddling underwater. But that comes at a cost.

Alena Turley’s life experiences have ignited a passion in her that has paved the way for helping others, particularly mothers who face maternal depletion. We chat about many things including her own experiences with early life trauma, overcoming abusive addiction, including homelessness, rehabilitation and catalysts for change. All of these experiences help Alena to support others. Alena is an educator, podcaster, and holistic health mentor with over 30 years of experience.

Have you experienced hot flushes, night sweats or brain fog? These are just a few of the brain-based symptoms that many women experience during the menopause transition. On the podcast today we’re going to find out exactly what’s going on with our brain during this time with Australian-based, Kiwi born, neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay. The best thing, Dr McKay makes it all so easy to understand what's happening and why, as well as what can help to minimise the symptoms.

My guest today is Kim Adams. From hairdressing at 15, to university PhD level studies; from a long career in law enforcement to teaching English to teenagers in Bali. Kim is such a great example of how our life can have twists and turns, yet still provide us with so many opportunities which are still left to explore. A great story and yet another example of how we can all redefine our midlife.

I’m usually fairly upbeat, but sometimes life throws a few things all at once and I found myself in the swing of moods that so many women experience in perimenopause. In today's episode I talk about my recent experience, why mood swings happen for lots of women during perimenopause, and how you can support yourself during those low mood days.

Deciding if or when to have a baby is a big decision for most women and with so many layers attached, there's no black or white answer. Every single woman will have her own unique set of circumstances to take into account and my guest today, Meg Parkinson shares her unique story with us. As a single, midlife woman, IVF was Meg's only option and it was an incredibly long and difficult process that she went through in order to get her happy ending.

Today you’ll meet Jess Soto-Ramirez who is a near and dear friend of mine and together we have a very special conversation that focuses on the power our mindset. Through her studies and first hand experience in life and business, Jess has learned the importance of working alongside our mind, rather than against it. You can listen in to a very honest yet easy conversation as we discuss some big topics: women in relationships; self-worth and awareness; self-sacrificing; worrying what others think and so much more.

Are you an early riser or a night owl? Jada de Goey Teatino-Climaco is my guest today and she was definitely a night owl. Yet, as the pandemic hit in its heyday of 2020, Jada found herself desiring more and more to make a significant change for the better. Rising earlier and creating a morning routine was life changing for Jada and now she helps other women create this change in their lives.

Our guest on the Podcast today brings a certain energy, passion and purpose to your ears. Marla Letizia, or Nanny Bubby as she is known to her family and fans in the US, is 70 years young. Marla's vision is to bring "Families Home to Themselves" by teaching families how to cook nutritious meals. Her current passion project is to spread the message on how to live well in your long life era.

So many women in midlife have unfulfilled goals and dreams. Goals and dreams give us something to focus on, work towards, feel fulfilled and motivated, break free from limiting beliefs and more importantly redefine what it means to be a woman in midlife. In today’s short episode I share my own journey and give you tips on how to make your dreams and goals a reality.