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Episodes
Thursday Thoughts - Finding Your Why
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about knowing your ‘why’.When it comes to doing anything difficult in life, whether that be...
Thursday Thoughts - The People You Surround Yourself With
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the importance of the people we surround ourselves with.As Jim Rohn famously said, “We ...
#116: Your Secret Weapon Against Aging with Alicia Jones
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m joined by fitness expert Alicia Jones, a passionate advocate for midlife women’s health and strength. Alicia’s journey into fitn...
Thursday Thoughts - Making Excuses
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about making excuses.We all do it, don’t we? Whether it be making excuses for why we C...
#115: How to Take Charge of Your Future & Escape The Autopilot Trap
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you living with purpose, or just reacting to life as it happens, yet feel like there must be more to life than just this? In this episode, we div...
Thursday Thoughts - The Relationship You Have With Yourself
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
#114 SKINCARE PART 2: "Make Love To Your Skin" with Dr Fernanda da Silva Tatley
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Your skin is your most precious asset," explains Dr. Fernanda da Silva-Tatley in this fascinating conversation. With a unique background ...
Thursday Thoughts - How Stress Impacts Fat Loss
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#113 SKINCARE PART 1: Skin, Hair & Hormones with GP & Menopause Specialist Dr Mandy Leonhardt
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Thursday Thoughts - Avoiding Distractions
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#112: The Hidden Reason You're Struggling to Lose Weight (and How to Fix It!)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're doing everything right—eating healthily, working out—but the scale won't budge? You might be missing a hidden piec...
Thursday Thoughts - The Stories We Tell Ourselves
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#111 Tapping into Your Intuition and Inner Wisdom with Nicola McCarthy
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I chat to Nicola McCarthy—an Intuitive, Healer, Natural Health Advocate, Angel Messenger, and so much more!Nicola share...
Thursday Thoughts - What Makes You Come Alive?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#110 Roots and Wings: How to Handle Their Freedom—and Yours
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Thursday's Thoughts - Memento Mori
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#109: The Secret to Effortless Running With Alla Shashkina
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Thursday Thoughts - Consciously Creating Our Lives
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#108: Planning For End Of Life Care With Clare Fuller
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Cl...
Thursday Thoughts - Grit
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
#107: Grief, Design & Midlife with DIY SOS's Gabby Blackman
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.A...
Thursday Thoughts - Routines & Accountability
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about routines and accountability.The science shows that when we get accountability in place, w...
#106: Thriving in Midlife with Tania Dalton
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I’m delighted to welcome Tania Dalton—health coach, certified personal trainer, and meditation teacher—to MENOMORPHOSIS! Together, we...
Thursday Thoughts - Embracing Winter
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
#105 Reinvention, Resilience, and Returning to Menomorphosis
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 int...
Thursday Thoughts - Who Do You Want To Be
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are asking the question: Who do you want to be?As we begin 2025, rather than focusing on our goals ...
Thursday Thoughts - Rest
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of rest.Adequate rest and sleep have incredible benefits for cognition, di...
Thursday Thoughts - Integrity
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about integrity.The word integrity means intact, whole, undivided; and the real question...
Thursday Thoughts - Perspective
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursdays Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about perspective.Perspective is the way we see and interpret the world around us—it’s...
Thursday Thoughts - The Final Few Weeks Or 2024
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about making the very most of these last few weeks of 2024.It’s so tempting at this ti...
Thursday Thoughts - The Let Them Theory
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory — a simple idea that's all about letting ...
Thursday Thoughts - Possibility
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about possibility…So many of us hold ourselves back in life because we don’t think things a...
TT - Living with intention
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about living intentionally.Being intentional means cultivating awareness of how you&ap...
Thursday Thoughts - Embracing Ageing
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about embracing ageing.It’s time to change the narrative - and let’s face it,...
Thursday Thoughts - Embracing Failure
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about embracing failure.We have been conditioned to see failure as something negative,...
Thursday Thoughts - Uncertainty
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about uncertainty.Despite being interrupted by Lucy's wifi man 🤣, we discussed...
Thursday Thoughts - Reframing Time
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about reframing time.Many of us see time as something we're constantly running ou...
Thursday Thoughts - Active Listening
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Lucy & I are talking about active listening.👂Do you really listen when you’re having a conversation, or are you actually thinking ...
Thursday Thoughts - Intuition
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about intuition, that gut feeling or inner knowing that helps us make decisions withou...
Thursday Thoughts - Getting The Damn Thing Done
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about getting the damn thing done!September is a great time of year to check in with our...
Thursday Thoughts - Tapping (EFT)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about tapping, also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), an emotional form of acupunctur...
Thursday Thoughts - Feelings
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about…feelings.No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you do, none of...
TT - Menopause
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about menopause.We share our own personal experiences of menopause and the steps we’ve ta...
Thursday Thoughts - Victimhood
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about victimhood.When we're living in victimhood, we feel as though we are powerless ...
Thursday Thoughts - Goals
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into the world of goals.We discuss why setting goals is important, how to set them, and how bes...
Thursday Thoughts - Envy & Jeolousy
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about envy and jealousy.We talk about the difference between the two, how the...
Thursday Thoughts - Embracing Your Inner Weirdo
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about embracing your inner weirdo.We share how we’ve both hidden, or dumbed down, par...
Thursday Thoughts - Decluttering
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about decluttering.Whether it's physical decluttering of your home, digital declutt...
Thursday Thoughts - Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about why, and how, to step out of your comfort zone.Stepping out of your comfort zone can b...
Thursday Thoughts - Not Giving A Sh*t What Other People Think
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about not giving a fu*k what other people think.Whether it's people we know, or random ...
Thursday Thoughts - Anxiety
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about anxiety.We share our own experiences with anxiety, exploring how it effects us differe...
Thursday Thoughts - Limiting Beliefs
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Lucy and I are talking about limiting beliefs.All of us have limiting beliefs of some sort, whether we’re aware of them...
Thursday Thoughts - Visualisation
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Lucy and I are talking about visualisation.David Cameron Gikandi wrote that “life is images of the mind expressed”, a...
Thursday Thoughts - Reslience
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about resilience.Resilience is all about moving through the difficulties in life without...
Thursday Thoughts - Follow What Feels Good
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the importance of following what feels good.The truth is that we are all 99% energy, ...
Thursday Thoughts - Habits
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking all about habits.We discuss some of the ways to start cultivating a habit, such as making ...
Thursday Thoughts - Introversion & Extroversion
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you describe yourself as an introvert, or an extrovert?Or perhaps you're even an extroverted introvert, like Lucy and I!As extroverted intr...
Thursday Thoughts - Friendship
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking all about friendship.Friendships come and go during the course of our lifetime, and that’s ok...
Thursday Thoughts - Being Authentically YOU
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I dive deep into the topic of showing up as your authentic self. We unpack what authenticity really means and...
Why it's time to take a break
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I can't believe I've been putting out weekly episodes of this podcast for the last 2 years! But now it's time to take a little break....
Thursday Thoughts - Journaling
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about journaling.We discuss our own journaling practices, some of the benefits of journaling, as well ...
#104 A Yes Filled Life with Brenda Winkle
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find you often run out of time for the things that YOU want to do?Perhaps you skip yoga because you've got to finish off that email or you...
Thursday Thoughts - Growth Mindset
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about learning and growth mindset.Having a growth mindset means that we understand that our abi...
#103 How Pilates Changed My Life with Caroline Copp
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat to Caroline Kopp, a master Pilates trainer and health coach, about her personal story of overcoming chronic fatigue and pain through ...
Thursday Thoughts - Strength Training
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about strength training.It’s important as we age that we’re incorporating some strength tra...
#102 Four Simple Techniques For Efficient Breathing
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered how something as automatic as breathing can hold the key to a healthier, happier you? In this episode, we'll continue...
Thursday Thoughts - Investing In Yourself
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about why investing both time and money in yourself is so powerful.We also discuss how ofte...
#101 Do You Breathe Like You Should? Learn How to Assess Your Breathing
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stopped to think about how you breathe? It's something we do unconsciously, around 23,000 times a day! But what if you're not ...
Thursday Thoughts - Complaining
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about complaining.We all love a good moan, but there’s a difference between getting somethi...
#100 Why And How You Should Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have those things we want to do, but fear often holds us back. Maybe it's a trip you've always dreamed of taking alone, a new skill...
Thursday Thoughts - Social Media
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about social media.We discuss how it influences our lives (both positively and negatively), how...
#99 How To Take Control Of Your Heart Health at Menopause with Michelle Routhenstein
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death globally with more women being affected than men? In the UK, one in eight men and one ...
Thursday Thoughts - Healthy Eating
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Lucy and I talk about healthy eating.We discuss our own experiences of eating healthily, both good and bad and talk about some of the things we...
#98 Finding Joy In The Mundane Of Midlife
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel stuck in the daily grind, just going through the motions? It's easy to miss out on life's richness when that happens. This week&ap...
Thursday Thoughts - Control
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Lucy and I talk about the impact of having awareness of what we can and can’t control in life.This conversation was inspired by Viktor Frankl’...
#97 Living Life To The Full, No Matter What Life Throws At You with Kim Rahir
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine one day you're living your dream life – balancing a family and a career as a journalist. Then, the next day, everything changes. You fi...
Thursday Thoughts - Patience
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about patience.We discuss how often it's 'better to travel than arrive'...
#96 How To Make Midlife Magnificent With Rachel Lankester
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat to Author and founder of Magnificent Midlfe Rachel Lankester. Given an initially devastating early menopause diagnosis at 41, which e...
Thursday Thoughts - Sleep
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about sleep.We all know how important it is to get 7 - 9 hours a night; but there are many o...
#95 Embracing Sobriety At Midlife with Hannah Sherlock
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was during midlife and menopause when things started to unravel for photographer, DJ, and good friend Hannah Sherlock. This week, I’m thrilled ...
Thursday Thoughts - Stress
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about stress.We discuss how stress is very necessary in life to keep us safe, but how ...
#94 Ignite Your Passions and Make a Difference, No Matter Your Age with Kali Hamerton-Stove
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“Our ultimate sense of well-being is often found at the place where fulfilment and contribution meet.” This Quote is take from Rachel Lankester’...
Thursday Thoughts - Manifestation
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about manifestation.The term manifestation often gets dismissed as being too ...
#93 Finding Your Voice In Midlife With Colette McBeth
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping out of your comfort and finding your voice in order to share something you're passionate about can be daunting and damn right terrifying...
Thursday Thoughts - Trust
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about trust.We discuss trusting that things always work out for you and trusting the proces...
#92 Five Steps to a more flexible nervous system and a calmer you
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's episode was about the impact chronic stress has on belly fat at peri/menopause.So it seemed right that this week I give you some ...
Thursday Thoughts - Kindness
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking all about kindness.Being kind to others is a win-win, because it not only makes the person r...
#91 Beyond Diet & Exercise: The Hidden Culprit Behind Stubborn Belly Fat at Midlife
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling frustrated by stubborn belly fat, even though you're eating healthy and exercising regularly? You're not alone! This episode of Meno...
Thursday Thoughts - Responding Vs Reacting
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about responding versus reacting.We share what the difference is between the two, why respond...
#90 Owning Your Menopause: Fitter, Calmer Stronger with Kate Rowe-Ham
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Personal Trainer and Author, Kate Rowe-Ham, returns to the podcast to share insights from her new new book Fitter, Calmer, Stronger, and so much more!...
TT - Accountability
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re trying to make a change or cultivate a new habit, you need accountability. And that is exactly what Lucy and I are talking about on this w...
#89 From Death's Door to Midlife Miracle: Jude's Extraordinary Journey
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine, amidst the tsunami of midlife challenges (perimenopause and teenagers are definitely up there) you also had to navigate a cross-country move,...
Thursday Thoughts - Purpose
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about purpose.We all have a mission on our heart, something we’re passionate about whether it...
#88 Unlocking Joy and Coming Home To You with Caroline Britton
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stuck on a treadmill of "just okay"? Every day feels like pushing uphill, the finish line forever fading. Happiness shimmers like a mira...
Thursday Thoughts - Letting Go
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I chat about letting go.We cover letting go of unhelpful feelings and beliefs, letting go of what ...
#87 From Perimenopause to Menomorphosis: Why I'm Changing My Podcast and What You Can Expect
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so excited to share some big news with you!My podcast of nearly 2 years, The Positive Perimenopause Podcast, is having a makeover. Just lik...
Thursday Thoughts - Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the importance of reflecting on the past year and celebrating the good bits.We also ta...
#86 Feel Good For Menopause with Nutritional Therapist Amanda Ryder
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we start 2024, our attention often turns to resetting how we eat, especially if we've over indulged during the Christmas season! So I'm...
Thursday Thoughts - Mindfulness
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy & I are talking about mindfulness.We share what mindfulness means to both of us, why we think it’s importan...
#85 Movement & Exercise - A Year In Review
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now is a great time to reflect on the importance of movement and exercise for our overall health and well-being. In this episode, we revisit some of m...