The Midlife Mentors
Episodes
S3 Ep59: Live Longer (& Better): The Science of Resistance Training at Midlife
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere's still a great deal of resistance to resistance training (weight bearing exercise) at midlife.Many avoid it due to a lack of...
S3 Ep58: Our Relationship Secrets
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat makes a relationship work?In this episode we reveal our own relationship secrets. And what's more - this one has a fun twist. ...
S3 Ep57: Meg Mathews: Navigating The Menopause
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we’re delighted to interview former Brit Pop scene icon - Meg Mathews - an entrepreneur and advocate for the menopaus...
S3 Ep56: 15 Ways To Build Unshakable Self Belief
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCreating self-belief to achieve something can be tough. At midlife we carry the scars and memories of past failures that can make us cy...
S3 Ep55: Choosing Your Reaction
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt’s understandable in today’s world that we get caught up in anger, frustration, fear and anxiety. When left unchecked it can negat...
S3 Ep54: Self Identity: The key to unlocking your power
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTruth Time: The only thing that holds you back from creating and sustaining your dreams, is you. You will 'fail' every time to...
S3 Ep53: Macros: What you need to know to get results
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet’s talk Macros. Fats, Carbs and Protein!There’s often conflicting and confusing information out there about macros, so in this ep...
S3 Ep52: The Male Menopause (Andropause)
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet’s talk about the MALE Menopause. The andropause is little known and seldom talked about, yet many middle aged men suffer from eff...
S3 Ep51: The Magic of a Morning Routine
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we reveal the magical, life enhancing effects of having a morning routine. With all the uncertainty going on in the worl...
S3 Ep50: How Old is Your Body?
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow old is your body really? Would you be surprised to know that our biological age can vary hugely from our chronological age? In fact ...
S3 Ep49: Here's Your Permission
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow long have you waited for someone to give you permission to do what you really want to do? We’re so indoctrinated into seeking vali...
S3 Ep48: The Perimenopause & Menopause: How to Manage Symptoms
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Perimenopause and Menopause.In this episode I’m flying solo as I reveal ways to manage perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, s...
S3 Ep47: Social Anxiety As Restrictions Ease..
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you experiencing social anxiety as restrictions ease? You’re honestly not alone. Everyone has changed over the past year and going...
S3 Ep46: Meal Plans: For or Against?
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeal plans. What are the pros and cons of following one - and do we recommend it?We get asked this question a lot - so in this episode w...
S3 Ep45: Don't Force It
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSometimes - it’s really OK not to know what you want. To not know the next ‘logical’ step or the next ‘right’ move.The truth i...
S3 Ep44: Cardio vs Weights for Best for Results?
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSomething that seems to confuse people a lot is what type of exercise they should be doing to get the best results. For their body, heal...
S3 Ep43: Setting Boundaries
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBoundaries. So many people struggle setting them. Only to be left feeling resentful, frustrated and annoyed. Conversely, we might set a ...
S3 Ep42: Why The Scales Aren't Moving
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhy aren't the scales moving?It's a common question. Mainly because what used to work isn’t working anymore and it’s drivi...
S3 Ep41: Imposter Syndrome & Feeling Like a Fraud
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textImposter Syndrome. We’re sure many of you can relate to feeling like an imposter at certain times. In fact 70% of people say they&apos...
S3 Ep40: Gut Health: our Second Brain
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text I can feel it in my gut. How many times have you said that?Well now it’s backed by science. In this episode we’re talking to you a...
S3 Ep39: The Power of Persistence
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe power of persistence. Often overlooked and overshadowed as the unsexy factor in success - arguably there is nothing more important ...
S3 Ep38: Making Sacrifices
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou may have heard us say in the past "You don’t need to massive sacrifices" to get the health, happiness and success you de...
S3 Ep37: Our 5 Secrets To Midlife Health & Happiness
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat are the REAL secrets to sustainable midlife health and happiness? In this episode we reveal 5 crucial strategies that have totally ...
S3 Ep36: Move Through Self Sabotage
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSelf sabotage. It’ll get you time and again. That is, until you’re able to shine a light on it, and understand what triggers the beh...
S3 Ep35: 10 Reasons You're Not Shifting Those Extra Pounds
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNo matter what you do, you can’t shift those extra pounds. You feel frustrated and uncomfortable in your own skin. And it’s making y...
S3 Ep34: Feeling Lost?
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe all get times when we feel lost. We lose motivation and direction.Be gentle with yourself knowing that no one is always happy. No one...
S3 Ep33: Controlling Cravings
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCravings. We all get them, but why? And what can we do to help control them?In this episode we look at the evolutionary foundation of cr...
S3 Ep32: Forgiveness
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textForgiveness. You deserve to receive it. And it’s right to give it. Resentment, anger and shame from the past only serves to hold you b...
S3 Ep31: The Art & Science of Gratitude
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the practice and benefits of gratitude. It may seem woo woo to some, but there’s actual science around how...
S3 Ep30: Stress and it's impact on your Body
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStress. We’re all familiar with how it makes us feel. But what’s actually going on inside our bodies? In this episode we break down...
S3 Ep29: Your Motivation Mojo
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStaying motivated isn't easy. In fact we all run out of steam at certain times. However, the truth is - if you wait to feel motivat...
S3 Ep28: Defining Your Vision for 2021
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow many times have you deeply desired something, set an intention, but failed to execute and achieve it? We promise you - you’re not ...
S3 Ep27: The Quest for 'Perfection'
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe quest for 'perfection'. It can destroy progress, joy and self confidence.In this episode we discuss our own personal exper...
S3 Ep26: The Inner Critic: Interview w/ Steve Chapman
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe inner critic. The inner bully. Whatever the name - it's the voice inside our mind that often sabotages the life we dream of - a...
S3 Ep25: Drinking Too Much Booze?!
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you drinking too much? Or maybe you just want to reduce your intake in the week?We’re never going to tell you not to drink. It’s...
S3 Ep24: Body Positive: Just How Positive Is It?
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe body positive movement. In this episode we explore just how positive it really is. And whether it's gone too far the other way....
S3 Ep23: The Secret Life Of Men
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, James is flying solo as he talks to therapist and author James Hawes about the emotional lives of men. What we keep hi...
S3 Ep22: I've Stopped Trusting Myself
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore why, at midlife, it's incredibly common to no longer trust ourselves, the decisions we make, or our abi...
S3 Ep21: Less Is More
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLess is more - music to many midlifers ears. But it's true. So many of you are doing too much. Physically, mentally and emotionally...
S3 Ep20: Lockdown SOS
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTomorrow we go into another national lockdown in England. We felt compelled to record this as we know many of you will be in need of som...
S3 Ep19: Is Your Diet making You Fat?
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we explore why diets truly can be making you fat. Although we understand how addictive the yo yo diet trap can be, at m...
S3 Ep18: Stop Stopping fo Success
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou’re doing great. You’re all in. But somehow, you push down hard on the brakes. In this episode we talk about why you keep stoppin...
S3 Ep18: Out Of Control? Create Routine...
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you in a funk? Spinning out of control - with no idea how to get yourself back on track?You're not alone...especially in these ...
S3 Ep17: Resistance To Change: How to move through it
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode was recorded at the same time as a workshop for our free five day mid life kick start challenge. We discuss why resistance ...
S3 Ep16: Hormones Part 2: Female Cycle
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis is part of 2 of the hormones talk we did on one of our virtual retreats. We cover the female cycle and wrap up with some further in...
S3 Ep15: You & Your Hormones
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe ran this live workshop on our recent virtual retreat. We cover the role of hormones and how to work with them to optimise your result...
S3 Ep14: Trying so hard?
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou want to make a change so badly. And you’re ready to try really, really hard to get it. Well this short and sweet episode will rev...
S3 Ep13: Don't Be A Fatty Over Fifty
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textApologies to listeners. The wrong file was uploaded on Friday. Tech mistake our end! We hope you enjoy.....Don't Be A Fatty Over Fi...
S3 Ep12: Run Down? How Much Should You Be Exercising?
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYou’re exhausted. You're run down - and struggling, like most, to cope with these uncertain times. So how much should you be exe...
S3 Ep11: Opportunity Knocks: The Power Of Saying Yes
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when an opportunity knocks. Do you say yes? Or do you overthink it, worry and close back down? The current situation is ma...
S3 Ep10: Life Lessons: With Jeremy Whaley
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we're joined by the amazing Jeremy Whaley - one of our favourite people on the planet! Entrepreneur, Coach, Mentor...
S3 Ep9: Great Expectations
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGreat Expectations. In this episode we discuss why they’re different to goals and how expectation can often lead to extreme frustratio...
S3 Ep8: Creating Connected Relationships
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’re listening to this in the future, currently the world is in the midst of a pandemic and economic crisis. Around the globe - p...
S3 Ep7: Surviving Fear
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's extraordinary and unsettling times. In this special episode we wanted to deconstruct fear. We offer practical ways to protect...
S3 Ep6: DNA: Future Proof Your Quality Of Life
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we talk to Olympic Medalist Andrew Steel of DNA Fit, about the fascinating insights our genetics provide and how they im...
S3 Ep5: Take The Risk
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRisks. Our brain is hardwired to avoid them. But without taking risks, we’ll never be able to step into who we’re meant to be and e...
S3 Ep4: GCSE Hell & How To Cope
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGCSE exam stress. It’s an emotive and important topic for many mid lifers. Not only because it’s tough to see your child under so mu...
S3 Ep3: Shocking Sugar Truths
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSugar. It’s highly addictive, hidden in every day food we consume and is responsible for the huge surge in diabetes around the world -...
S3 Ep2: Season 3: Episode 2: Want to give up?
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe've wanted to give up. We've all wanted to give up. It's natural. Sometimes it feels to hard, too emotional, too much o...
S3 Ep1: Season 3: Episode 1: The Broken System
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLife has thrown us a few BIG curveballs - hence a slightly longer gap between Season 2 and Season 3. But we’re here - living in centr...
S2 Ep8: Season 2: Episode 8: Our Story
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this final episode of Season 2, Claire & James share their story. They often get asked how they got together, how long they'...
S2 Ep7: Season 2: Episode 7: Money At Midlife
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Claire & James talk to Jenny Bracelin - a highly sought after Money Coach about transforming our often tricky relati...
S2 Ep6: Season 2: Episode 6: Losing The Midlife Fat
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn a quest to be the voice of truth and integrity, in this episode Claire & James reveal the dangerous fat loss fads you should avoi...
S2 Ep5: Season 2: Episode 5: Mid Life Divorce & Break Ups
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Claire & James touch upon divorce and break ups at midlife. Having both been divorced themselves, it’s a subject ...
S2 Ep4: Season 2: Episode 4: Happy Days With Brandon Block
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode James and Claire speak to the legend that is Brandon Block. Brandon, now a mid-lifer, was one of the top House music DJs...
S2 Ep3: Season 2: Episode 3: Nutrition Myths Busted!
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Claire & James bust the many myths surrounded nutrition and diets. At midlife, we become aware that our body is chan...
S2 Ep2: Season 2: Epsisode 2: The Grass Is Greener
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Claire and James discuss the negative implications of having too many choices and how it can take us further away from t...
S2 Ep1: Season 2: Episode 1: The Science of Staying Young
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this first episode of Season 2, Claire & James reveal how to increase your chances of living longer - healthy and happy. They bus...
S1 Ep9: Episode 8: Get Your Midlife Mojo Back
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this final episode of the series, Claire & James offer practical solutions to discover what you want, how to get it and how to st...
S1 Ep8: Episode 7: Habits
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Claire & James discuss habits - how to shift negative ones, how to make new helpful ones, and most importantly - to ...
S1 Ep7: Episode 6: The Midlife Crisis
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Claire & James discuss the famous 'midlife crisis' - with the aim of repositioning it so we all feel more ...
S1 Ep6: Episode 5: Say No To Keto
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Claire & James dive into the crazy Keto diet fad and why they don't advise it as a healthy, sustainable way of ...
S1 Ep5: Episode 4: Where to Begin & Getting Going
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Claire & James explore the quick wins you can take to get going with your fitness, diet, health and happiness so yo...
S1 Ep4: Episode 3: Managing stress in midlife
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Claire & James look at the implications of mid life stress and offer practical ways to manage it so you can live a h...
S1 Ep3: Episode 2: Common Midlife Mistakes
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Claire & James look at the most common mistakes we make at midlife and how to course correct them. Everything from e...
S1 Ep2: Episode 1: Midlife Health & Happiness
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this first episode James & Claire introduce their simple, no nonsense strategies to living a balanced, happy and healthy life. Mi...
S1 Ep1: The Midlife Mentors Introduction
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCatch us in this first introduction to find out who we are, what we're about and the mission behind this series. Launching next wee...