Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
Episodes
80. Legacy in Lashes with Tania Jolley
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I think of today's guest, Tania Jolley, the words that come to mind include self-belief, intelligence, tenacity, courage, and determination. ...
79. Revisiting Resolutions and Goal Setting with Jo Clark
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since the start of the year, how many women have managed to stick to their resolutions? There are several common hurdles in achieving goals, such as l...
78. The Necessity of Personal Growth in Midlife with Jo Clark
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, at a networking conference for women in business, I spoke to women in their forties to mid-sixties who were going through multiple transitio...
77. Defying Expectations in Midlife with Kirstie Smolenski
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have the pleasure of introducing my good friend Kirstie Smolenski. She is a multifaceted woman juggling various roles and pursuing new educati...
76. Overcoming Adversities in Midlife with Barb Mosslar
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the powerful story of Barb Mosslar, a woman who has risen above countless adversities throughout her life. Her journey is one of incredible ...
75. The Power of Micro-Habits: Small Steps, Big Changes with Jo Clark
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women in midlife are seeking a life full of energy, both now and into the future. We lead busy lives and often it can be hard to make time for healthy...
74. Unravel Your Conditioning with Michelle Parsonage
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For as long as this podcast has lived, I have dreamed of this show being a place where everyday women in this stage of life can also feel seen and hea...
73. Radical Acceptance with Kat Finnerty
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
By the time you get to midlife, the majority, if not all women have gone through some sort of hardship, adversity and difficult times and Kat Finnerty...
72. 5 Strategies to Help with an Empty Nest with Jo Clark
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s solo episode I’m exploring big transitions, specifically when entering the empty nest stage. Every single major life stage or transitio...
71. Mothering in Midlife with Jane Jamieson
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The redefining midlife podcast speaks to women, many of whom are mothers. Today I have Jane Bards, a dedicated psychologist, working in private practi...
70. Strength in Community: Recapping Episode 48 with Jo Harvey
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two women called Jo meet and chat for the Redefining Midlife Podcast? A wonderful and full of life conversation centred around the c...
69. Better Bone Health: Recapping Episode 46 with Professor Belinda Beck
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The changes in hormones due to the menopause transition and getting older has a huge impact on bone health and osteopenia and osteoporosis are importa...
68. Word of the Year: Recapping Episode 19 with Jo Clark
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to believe 2024 is just around the corner and while we enjoy a break for the festive season, I invite you to a few recaps of popular episo...
67. Imperfectly Perfect Christmas’ for Midlife Women with Kirstin Bouse
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're delving into a topic that strikes a chord with many women—navigating the complexities of the festive season. Beyon...
66. Confidence Over Compartmentalising with Bev Williams-Krause
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we were joined by the amazing Bev Williams-Krause and uncovered more stories that I thought possible. Little did I know at the time that we ...
65. Our Experiences are Never Wasted with Bev Williams-Krause
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no doubt that by the time women reach midlife we have had our fair share of experiences. My guest today has gone through more than lots of wo...
64. New Year Resolutions - How to Beat 5 Common Pitfalls and Succeed! with Jo Clark
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re approaching the end of the year rapidly, and today I'm discussing how we can overcome five common pitfalls to succeed in 2024. Let's e...
63. Utilising Our Wisdom in Midlife with Belinda Joyce
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Belinda Joyce is thinking outside the box and creating new and exciting career opportunities in midlife. As a midwife, maternal and child health nurse...
62. Gorgeous Inside and Out with Aims Watts
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I love most about each passing year is the amazing people who come into my life for the very first time. Today’s guest is one of...
61. The Path to a Fulfilling Second Half with Jo Clark
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a personal episode about what redefining your life means and my path from the past to my life now. Specifically about my work life now in com...
60. Migraines in Midlife with Professor Anne MacGregor
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I’d suffered the effects of many months of ongoing frequent and severe migraines and believed it was a result of chronic sinusitis. Yet, th...
59. Midlife by Design with Tracy Harris
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You are about to meet a very special person in my own midlife journey who I met a number of years ago and who I felt an instant alignment with. Tracy ...
58. Pelvic Floor and Physiotherapy for Midlife with Christina Machray
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we'll be talking about a topic that is rarely discussed openly, often seen as a taboo subject. Yet, it's a life altering...
57. More than a Hobby with Rosie Gaul
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My special guest today is the very talented Rosie Gore from Rosie Cakes. Rosie and I have been friends for the past two years and we met through our b...
56. Relearning and Restoring Ourselves in Midlife with Dr Peta Wright
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on the podcast today is Dr Peta Wright. She is a highly qualified and well respected gynaecologist and founder of Vera Women's Wellness....
55. Celebrating 55 Episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is like no other that I've ever recorded. Today, we celebrate episode 55 to coincide with a number of years I've had on this eart...
54. Strong and Beyond: Recapping Episodes 26 and 20.
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re revisiting the final two most downloaded episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast. I’d love to welcome back Letetia Berthelsen...
53. Just a Girl from Dubbo with Sally Oulton
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Redefining Midlife Podcast, we sit down with the extraordinary Sally Oulton, a woman whose life story reads a bit like a Hollyw...
52. Writing Books in Midlife: Recapping Episodes 18 and 33
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s something special about 55. It happens to be my birthday number this year and it also has a great feel to it. Last week we revisited the mos...
51. Optimal Brain Health and Wellbeing with Ellice De Giovanni
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
50. Highlighting Perimenopause. Puberty in Reverse with Jo Clark
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Redefining Midlife Podcast is reaching a big milestone today, with 50 episodes to celebrate. Given 90% of podcasts don’t even get past three epi...
49. Styling for You in Midlife with Sonya Choi La Rosa
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Were you asked the question, what do you want to be when you grow up? Maybe your answer changed on the daily, there generally isn’t a one size fits ...
48. Strength in Community with Jo Harvey
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two women called Jo meet and chat for the Redefining Midlife Podcast? A wonderful and full of life conversation centred around the c...
47. Money, Mindset and Midlife with Clare Wood
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today laughs about being a bit of a maths dork, when in reality it’s served her brilliantly as she now wears the maths hat proudly with man...
46. Better Bone Health with Professor Belinda Beck
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The changes in hormones due to the menopause transition and getting older has a huge impact on bone health and osteopenia and osteoporosis are importa...
45. Wanting More than Okay with Jo Clark
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As women in midlife, we all have a unique life story. A few years ago, my life was quite different and on the outside, I seemed just fine. But in real...
44. Intergenerational Shifts with Alena Turley
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I introduce Alena for this week's episode, I explain she is an amazing everyday woman who is doing extraordinary things, and this conversatio...
43. Better Brains in Midlife (the Neuroscience) with Dr Sarah McKay
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The menopause transition can give a smorgasbord of brain-based symptoms that, for some women, can be debilitating. On the podcast today we’re going ...
42. Midlife Career Shifts - The Pathway To Reinvention with Kim Adams
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Kim Adams. She exemplifies how our life can have twists and turns, yet still provide us with ample opportunities which are still l...
41. Mood Swings and Midlife with Jo Clark
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The other morning when I woke up, I knew something didn’t feel quite right. It had been a while since I’d felt that low so it took me by surprise ...
40. The Road to Children with Meg Parkinson
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding if or when to have a baby is a big decision for most women. With so many layers attached, there's no black or white answer, and every s...
39. Mindset in Midlife with Jess Soto-Ramirez
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Jess Soto-Ramirez and this conversation sparkles with enthusiasm, inspiration and a genuine edge that shines through. Jess has real...
38. Rise and Shine with Jada de Goey Teatino-Climaco
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The early bird catches the worm, or so they say. Do you have an early morning ritual, or have you always been a night owl? Our guest today has had her...
37. Living Our Best Long Life Era with Marla Letizia
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest on the Podcast today brings a certain energy, passion and purpose to your ears. Marla Letizia, or Nanny Buddy as she is known to her fans,...
36. Goals and Dreams in Midlife with Jo Clark
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Goals and dreams are paramount as we enter into our forties and fifties because it can be far too easy to lose sight of what really matters. Goals and...
35. Unhurried Living with Gabi Haberer
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a chaotic and often contentious world, crafting a place of rest and peace for ourselves and our families is more important now than ever before. Wi...
34. The Benefits of Dry Body Brushing with Beck Jakstas
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we move into our midlife years, Bec Jakstas believes it’s important not to do too much and as you will hear in today’s episode over the years s...
33. From Humble Beginnings with Jo Clark and Vanya Insull
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I joke in this episode that my guest is like the next Donna Hay, albeit the New Zealand version. And I really do believe that to be true. Jokes asid...
32. Transferring Skills in Midlife with Jo Clark and Peta Borg
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am continually surprised at how much I gain within every single conversation each week for the Podcast. I already believe with every essence that ...
31. Non-diet Nutrition with Jo Clark and Megan Martin
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our daily choices can have a huge influence on the way we experience and redefine midlife. Today’s guest, Megan Martin, is a university qualified nu...
30. We Can't Be What We Can't See with Jo Clark
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, in this whirlwind of life, many of us have lost touch with who we really are. I know that was definitely my story and the story of so ...
29. A Certain Type of Woman with Nikki Parkinson
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty standards when it comes to media have been a controversial topic of discussion for decades. The representation of a certain type of woman has...
28. Wealth and Worthiness with Emma Lagerlow
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Within midlife a lot of us are looking to find more worth as a human and shed previous identities we carry through our lives and today’s guest is no...
27. Yalari Education and Changing the World with Llew Mullins
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It takes a whole community to educate children who prosper in their life and education is the key to closing the gap. And today’s guest has an inspi...
26. In the Blink of an Eye with Letetia Berthelsen
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is something quite enduring and spectacular about close and cherished friends. And Jo is joined with one of her most cherished friends for today...
25. The Sandwich Generation with Jo Clark
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many in midlife there is a period of time where you’re responsible for the care of both your ageing parents and your own children - regularly re...
24. Food is Medicine with Sarah McLachlan
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food is an innate physiological need and what we eat matters, especially in our midlife years and beyond. There is a plethora of information internet ...
23. EFT and Stress Management with Jessica Read
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of stress it's often associated with big life events such as death, divorce or illness. Yet, in midlife according to the the British Med...
22. Underwear Comforts with Cathy Spaulding
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In midlife, a good foundation underneath the outer layer is paramount and our guest today knows just the right fit and how to make women feel good, ev...
21. How To Eat A Shit Sandwich... And Keep Smiling with Annette Densham
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Annette is described as a weaver of words according to the wide world of the internet and the conversation for the Podcast today certainly weaves its ...
20. Making Friends With The Person in the Mirror with Melina Bagnato
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly all women will experience a change in their body shape during perimenopause and menopause. And the approach that we take in order to accept (or...
19. 2023 Word of the Year with Jo Clark
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the past couple of years, I’ve chosen a word of the year and it’s really helped me to be more intentional about my thoughts and my actions. If...
18. Misfits in Midlife with Kate Toon
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Evolution. A multitude of cumulative changes over time. And Kate Toon is evolving into a better version of herself as she nudges, cuddles and jiggles ...
17. To Bettyquette and Beyond with Kirsten Smith
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can never fully anticipate life events which will alter and significantly impact our lives. Kirsten Smith joins in conversation today to chat about...
16. Being a Mother is Not All I Am with Mary McConville
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Much like Midlife, motherhood isn’t always the rainbows and unicorns and shiny family photos we continually see on TV and in social media. Our featu...
15. Changing Your Career in Midlife with Dr Stef Pidcock
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 51, many would be setting their screen savers on the countdown to retirement. However Stefanie has opted to start afresh having almost f...
14. Perimenopause. Puberty in Reverse with Jo Clark
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re like me and the majority of women, you probably thought that menopause just happened. Some hot flushes when in your fifties, your period s...
13. It’s Never Too Late to Start Another Adventure with Jen Bowers
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Bowers is now unashamedly flamboyant after spending a lot of time discovering herself and letting go of self-limiting beliefs, however it has not ...
12. When the Empty Nest is No Longer Empty with Kerri Robertson
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At 42, Kerri Robertson was walking her dog in the park one morning when she suffered a heart attack. The event completely changed her life outlook and...
11. Midlife Spanning Across the Generations with Dr Sasha Kowalenko
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jo is joined by Dr Sascha Kowalenko for the Redefining Midlife Podcast today. She is a clinical psychologist of 20+ years experience who is passionate...
10. Brain Fog? You're Not Alone with Jo Clark
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
October is World Menopause Awareness Month and each year the International Menopause Society has a theme to raise awareness around a specific topic. T...
9. Taming the Leaky Gut with Colette Brown
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a 20 year search in order to answer the question ‘what’s wrong with me?’ This is the journey and experience that today’s guest brings ...
8. Enjoying the Journey is Vital to Enjoying Your Life with Melanie Cross
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are quick to share good stories about their life experiences. But, life isn’t always roses for everyone. Melanie has had her fair share of se...
7. Lifestyle Modifications for Uplevelling in Midlife with Alex Robinson
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How prepared are you for the next event or stage in your life? Do you prepare for a big speech at work days or weeks in advance? What about your healt...
6. Serendipitous Cooking with Beth Hodson
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many similarities between kids cooking in the kitchen and the adventure of entrepreneurship. Responsibility, exploration, confidence, compre...
5. Vedic Meditation for Health and Wellbeing with Steph Watson
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like there’s a sabre-toothed tiger lurking in your inbox? When we normalise our flight, fight or freeze response it sends our system into ...
4. It's All About You (Celebrating Women's Health Week) with Jo Clark
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I absolutely love the theme of Women’s Health Week this week. It’s all about YOU. We are busier than ever and between work, family, to-do lists an...
3. Alcohol Relationships with Sarah Connelley
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is your relationship to alcohol really like? You might be surprised when you take a step back and are fully honest with yourself. Sarah Connelly ...
2. It's Never Too Late to Start Something New with Penne Fitzgerald
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a Jack or Jill of all trades? Penne FitzGerald certainly is. With over 35 different jobs and careers and entering into parenthood at the later...
1. 10 Lessons Since Big Life Decisions with Jo Clark
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of the Redefining Midlife podcast! I’m Jo Clark and beyond excited to be here. Inside you’ll hear the stories an...
Trailer - Redefining Midlife Podcast with Jo Clark
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Redefining Midlife Podcast challenges outdated stereotypes and redefines what it means to be a midlife woman. In a world that's obsessed with loo...