The Midlife Shift with Alex Brooks
Episodes
#13: Top 6 readaway travel destinations for digital detox seekers
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel, storytelling, and smart escapes collide in this episode of the Midlife Shift. We’re diving into the latest 2026 travel trends with acclaimed...
#12: Ageing parents and navigating the system with Mitch Gibson and Jimmy Leishman
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping up as a carer of elderly parents or sick family members can feel anxiety-inducing, but finding a new way forward can also be an opportunity f...
#11: Why your home is a retirement secret weapon with Alice Stolz and Andrew Boal
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you really sorting out the best way to financially retire, or just hoping it all works out? In this episode of The Midlife Shift, Alex Brooks is j...
#10: How to travel well with Travel Guides Kevin and Janetta
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They don’t do tents, they don’t do middle seats, and they definitely don’t do cask wine. Meet the travel snobs from the Nine series Travel Guide...
#9: Grief, golf, and growing up Daddo with Andrew Daddo
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does midlife look like for one of Australia's favourite TV personalities? From 90s MTV fame to narrating RBT, this conversation with Andrew ...
#8: The three phases of retirement with Stephen Huppert and Rachel Lane
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we know how long we will actually live and whether our money go the distance? These are the important but hairy unknowns that can derail even t...
#7: Sussing the aged-care system with Jean Kittson
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It starts with a small worry, then a doctor's visit, and before you know it, you're navigating the complex, emotional, and often confusing w...
#6: Gut health, good fats and fuelling your future with Geraldine Georgeou
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we get older, our bodies change. Suddenly, we’re battling belly fat, our metabolism seems to have ground to a halt, and navigating nutrition feel...
#5: Free money, future-proofing and finding your feet in retirement with Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon & Kaye Fallick
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you fund your life when the paycheques stop? For many of us, the world of superannuation and retirement planning is filled with confusing terms...
#4: Health, humour, and having the final say with Denise Drysdale
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you sit down with an Australian screen legend Denise Drysdale who has worked with everyone from Ernie Sigley to Hugh Grant? You g...
#3: Friendship, finances and why health is wealth with Julia Morris & Kate Langbroek
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two of Australia’s funniest women sit down for an unfiltered chat about midlife, friendship and money? Lots of talking over each o...
#2: Longevity myths and anti-ageing hacks with Dr Natasha Cook
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the real science behind ageing, longevity and keeping your skin looking good for longer? In Alex's eye-opening interview with board-...
#1: Menopause and midlife health with Michelle Bridges
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From The Biggest Loser to 12 week body transformations, Michelle Bridges has been transforming and helping people become healthier versions of themsel...