Walking This Way
Episodes
Out and About: Heatwaves, bikinis and being enough
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's peak heatwave in the UK, and Lise has swapped the park for her back garden. Shielding from the record breaking May heat that has the whole countr...
Batch cooking, grief & going viral: Helen Hopkins on midlife resilience
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Lise is joined by Helen Hopkins, the Mealtime Maverick, batch cooking expert and debut author of Mix and Match Batch, published by Penguin....
Out and About - Walking in the Lake District with Julia and Ramble Worldwide
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lise is in the Lake District on a walking weekend with Ramble Worldwide, Hassness House and Ageism Is Never In Style. She's joined by walk leader Juli...
Powering through perimenopause with friendship and swimming - with Lorraine Candy
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Lise is joined by Lorraine Candy, co-host of the award-winning podcast Postcards from Midlife, a journalist who has edited some of Britain'...
Out and about - Rowing, swimming challenges and dog poo
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in her local graveyard (Richmond Park is off-limits to dogs for three months), Lise is out in the sunshine with Dolly, Sam, Evie, and James, ...
Perimenopause and ADHD, the link no one told us about - with Dr Helen Wall
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if what you’re experiencing in midlife is more than just perimenopause? If brain fog, overwhelm, emotional dysregulation and ...
Out and about - Anxiety posts, oil tankers and council elections
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lise is back outside this week, fresh from visiting her parents in Salisbury and with all three dogs in tow. She talks about perimenopause and anxiety...
Creating memories and being ferociously compassionate - with Sinéad Laffan
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sinéad Laffan has lived a lot of lives. Irish girl, English teacher, corporate hire, freelancer, dog mum, stepmother, Hungarian resident, Bristolian,...
Out and about - A car crash, childhood trauma and HRT
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than being Out and About, Lise is In and About this week..in her kitchen to be precise, waiting for lunch to cook! What starts as a casual cha...
When menopause steals 10 years of your life - with Claire Hattrick
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lise sits down with Claire Hattrick, executive menopause coach, workplace educator and author, whose story is as jaw-dropping as it is important. Clai...
Out and About - Walking with Lyndsey Gymer, weight loss and naked cuddles
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Out and About Returns!This week, Lise's back in Richmond Park with furry guinea pig microphones (thanks, Tim) and special guest Lyndsey Gymer. Lyndsey...
Building your mental muscle - with Lara Milward
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lise sits down with Lara Milward - leadership and performance coach to, amongst others, the Branson family; endurance athlete, CrossFit champion and s...
Out and About - A personal challenge, graveyard walking and doggy introductions
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NEW FORMAT ALERT: Welcome to Out and About!This week, Lise's trying something completely new and slightly terrifying. Instead of a normal challenge ep...
From rock bottom to triathlon glory - with Clare Capper
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lise catches up with her dear friend from boarding school, Clare Capper, whose transformation story can't fail to leave you feeling inspired. In 2018...
Challenge #7: Take 10 minutes to mobilise
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Challenge 7! This fortnight's challenge is all about reclaiming movement in midlife through ten focused minutes of mobility work every sing...
Midlife money confidence - top tips from The Money Conversation
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Walking This Way, we’re talking about something that can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming for many of us in midlife: money.Lise is j...
Challenge #6: Make time for nature
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - your fortnightly invitation to try something small, simple and quietly restorative.These challenges ...
Body confidence in midlife: Awareness, acceptance and change - with Tallulah Bamford
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Walking This Way, Lise is joined by Tallulah Bamford (nee O'Hea), founder of The Body Conversation, for an open, thoughtful and dee...
Challenge #5: Embrace the cold
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - your fortnightly invitation to try something small, manageable and surprisingly powerful.These chall...
It's not about the stuff: How decluttering can change your life - with Katrina Hassan
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clutter. Stuff. The things we keep “just in case”, the cupboards we avoid opening, and the quiet mental load that comes with living surrounded by ...
Challenge #4: Protect your energy
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - your fortnightly, gentle nudge to do something small that could make a big difference.January can fe...
Move every day: Rethinking exercise and fitness in midlife - with Robyn Phillips
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello again, Rockstars – and happy New Year! Welcome to the very first episode of 2026.In this episode of Walking This Way, I’m joined by one of m...
Challenge #3: Stop something in January
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - the last of 2025 or the first of 2026, depending on when you’re listening.These fortnightly challe...
Navigating Christmas: Stories of love, loss and laughter - with Adrienne D'Souza
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello again, Rockstars! In this festive episode, I’m joined by the irrepressible Adrienne d’Souza - queen of Christmas chaos, community champion a...
Challenge #2: Find the Christmas calm
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Rockstars! Welcome back to your next Walking This Way Challenge - our fortnightly moment to focus on small, achievable wins that boost your well...
Naked photoshoots and life-changing midlife pivots - with Vanessa McDaid
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello you gorgeous rock stars! Welcome back to Walking This Way - and if you’re new here, you are so very welcome. This is the show for midlife wome...
Challenge #1: Let's get moving
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Rockstars! Welcome to our very first Walking This Way Challenge, your fortnightly dose of tiny-but-mighty self-care.Every two weeks, I’ll set ...
Walking This Way – The Beginning
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello you gorgeous rock stars! Welcome to the very first episode of Walking This Way - my new space for midlife women who are ready to rediscover thei...
Welcome to Walking This Way
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Walking This Way - the upfront, honest, no-nonsense podcast about midlife for women who are ready to drop the filters and talk about what i...