Middling Along
Episodes
Gabrielle Blair on why men really ought to start Ejaculating Responsibly
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to writer, blogger, influencer and content creator Gabrielle Blair, aka Design Mom herself, from award-winning blog DesignMom.c...
Coral Short on why we should all be throwing menopause parties to claim and celebrate our bodies
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast I speak with Coral Short (they/their) - a somatic therapy practitioner and performance artist. After some persuading on...
Jo Moseley on finding her joy on a SUP board and being Brave Enough
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat to Jo Moseley, who describes herself as a ‘joy encourager, midlife adventurer, and beach cleaner’. Jo came to stand-up paddleboa...
Angelika Buettner on aging and beauty ideals, and I AM - her book celebrating the perfect imperfect
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this time is Angelika Buettner, a professional fashion and beauty photographer, who gradually became disillusioned with the lack of represent...
Sam Evans on the (mid)life-changing magic of a great lube!
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this time as I talk to Sam Evans, co-owner, with her husband Paul, of Jo Divine - an online store selling skin-safe sex toys and irritant-free...
Heather Jackson on Gen M and why brands are sitting up and taking notice of us at long last
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this time as I chat to Heather Jackson, one of the co-founders of GenM (the menopause partner for brands). Heather talks us through her own pe...
Bethan Thomas on building a business and how tea can help us manage perimenopause symptoms
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this time as I chat to Bethan Thomas (no relation!) - who is one half of Hot Tea Mama - we talk about founding and growing the company with go...
Dr Katie Barber on menopause myths and misconceptions
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by menopause specialist and founder of Oxford Menopause, Dr Katie Barber, to bust some menopause myths and misconceptions. ...
Louise Lewis on how to beat burnout and manage stress
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat to Louise Lewis, whose own experiences of stress and burnout earlier in her career now inform her approach to helping stressed...
Mona Eltahawy on shame and shamelessness, why the patriarchy hates it when we stop giving a f*ck, and diversifying menopause stories
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I talk to Mona Eltahawy, journalist, activist and author. (Note that there is liberal use of the F word throughout - as Mona herself procla...
Sam Rice on food hacks and developing a positive relationship with food in midlife
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me this time as I chat to Sam Rice, author of The Midlife Cookbook and The Midlife Method as we talk all things food and nutrition. We discuss fo...
Rachel Hope on coming unstuck, and finding your path forward
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this time is Rachel Hope, who walked away from the high life in Dubai, her job, and her marriage, to start over at 50. Unfortunately for her,...
Diane Danzebrink on why we all need to #MakeMenopauseMatter
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest on this episode is a well-known voice in the UK menopause community and a hero to many (though she'd be far too humble to accept the accolade...
Elizabeth Joseph on navigating perimenopause with humour, and a whole lot of trial and error
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, I chat to writer Elizabeth Joseph about navigating perimenopause with humour, and a lot of trial and error via natural/alternative/co...
Mona Smith on discovering powerlifting in later life (and winning a Commonwealth medal!)
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat to Mona Smith, who overcame years of chronic back pain when she discovered powerlifting at the age of 50 - despite not being a 'gym ...
Kate Moryoussef on later-life ADHD diagnosis and how EFT can help
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The one is not to be missed! Join me as I chat to Kate Moryoussef about how she came to be diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40, joining a 'Lost Gener...
Dr Mridula Pore on Peppy Health and supporting women through the moments that matter
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I talk to Dr Mridula Pore, the CEO and co-founder of Peppy Health, a mobile app which aims to transform digital healthcare in the areas of ...
Siobhan Daniels on the ‘retirement rebellion‘ and her solo #vanlife travels around the UK
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Siobhan Daniels is a retired BBC journalist and pro-age campaigner, part of the retirement rebellion. Almost two years ago she gave away her non-essen...
Emma Bardwell on her book The Perimenopause Solution, co-authored with Dr Shahzadi Harper
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Emma Bardwell, registered nutritional therapist and co-author of The Perimenopause Solution, written with menopause speciali...
Ekua Cant on career changes and finding your confidence
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe midlife has you pondering a change of direction and you want to start something new? Or maybe your career path suddenly feels a bit...meh? Join ...
Dr Beth Thomas on how to approach your GP and the risks and benefits of HRT
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat to all-round awesome GP, Dr Beth Thomas, who also happens to be my sister-in law! We discuss how best to talk to your GP (and wha...
Fiona Walker on midlife menopause mayhem in her novel ’Woman of a Certain Rage’
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eliza Finch is having a bad day, scratch that, year. Her dog just died, her mojo is MIA, and her teenage daughter may have just live-streamed her m...
Heather Corinna on hellish peri symptoms and their new book ”What Fresh Hell is This?”
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat to queer feminist activist, author, educator, artist, teacher, organizer and innovator, Heather Corinna. Finding there were no books...
Suzanne Noble on the Advantages of Age, ageism and startup culture
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Noble started up her site 'Advantages of Age' ago to bust through the negative narrative around aging, we also discuss her Startup School for ...
Ann Marie McQueen aka @hotflashinc on why this is going somewhere good...
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat to science journalist and host of the Hot Flash Inc Podcast and newsletter Ann Marie McQueen: we cover why she started up her brilli...
Sophie Fletcher on hypnosis and why it can help us have a more Mindful Menopause
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Sophie Fletcher, hypnotherapist and author of Mindful Menopause, on how we can use the techniques and exercises in her new b...
Amanda Thebe on why strength training is so critical for midlife women
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Amanda Thebe, personal trainer and author of 'Menopocalypse' about her book, which details her own experience of going throu...
Henny Flynn, founder of The Compassionate Menopause on the challenges and changes of midlife
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Henny Flynn, who talks about her work coaching women through the changes and challenges of midlife, the health challen...
Hannah Bironzo aka The Gypsy Baker on why baking soothes us and her sourdough story
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Hannah about launching her business The Gypsy Baker (teaching online sourdough bread-making classes) during the UK's first ...
Middling Along Trailer
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Middling Along aims to celebrate stories of women just like you and I, finding out what really brings them joy, and doing more of it. Join me as we...