Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark

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In this episode of the Redefining Midlife podcast, Jo introduces Kylie Cronwright, a fascinating individual with a journey of life transformation that is truly one of a kind. From her upbringing on a kiwi orchard in New Zealand to her remarkable academic Achievements and her transition from academia to entrepreneurship, Kylie's story is a testament to the power of designing one's own life. Jo delves into the various facets of Kylie's life, including her time in France, her experiences as a mother to teenage daughters, and her entrepreneurial journey with her businesses, Kiwi Family Kitchen and the Patch to Pantry membership.

Don't miss out on the valuable insights Kylie shares in this episode. She discusses the art of career pivoting, the importance of embracing change, and the key to finding fulfilment in midlife.

To learn more about Kylie, visit her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/patch_to_pantry/ and her website www.patchtopantry.com.

You can also find me on Instagram –

https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

Here’s to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.

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In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked importance of incorporating fun and joy into the busy lives of midlife women. Amid the whirlwind of responsibilities, many women lose their spark and sense of joy. This episode serves as a reminder that finding joy in small, everyday moments is possible and essential for our well-being. Listen in as I explore the importance of joy and talk about:

Practical ways to include joy include morning rituals, mindful breaks, creative expression, and connecting with loved ones.
Small bursts of happiness can significantly enhance our mood, reduce stress, and improve overall life satisfaction.
Prioritising joy and happiness now, rather than waiting for the perfect time.
How you are better equipped to handle life’s challenges and support those around you with joy.
Biochemical changes have a positive impact on our physical health, lowering blood pressure, improving immune function, and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

I hope this episode has inspired you to start looking for those small moments of joy and to prioritise your happiness. You are worthy of joy, and it’s never too late to start finding it.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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If you're constantly tired, don't sleep well at night, or feel the effects of the mid-afternoon slump, today's episode is for you. Thea O-Connor joins me today, and we’re talking about naps. Thea O’Connor is a senior workplace wellbeing advisor, speaker and coach. She helps leaders, teams and individuals improve their workplace engagement and effectiveness through body intelligence and better health. She draws on 30 years of experience in health promotion including in the fields of nutrition (as a dietitian), body image, sleep science and workplace health. Listen in for this fascinating episode which covers many topics including:

Biological rhythms that have us feeling droopy by mid-afternoon and the bigger life stage rhythms such as menopause. What does that mean for our nervous system.
Forging a more intimate relationship with your body and interoceptive awareness towards better sleep.
Responding intelligently to our nap needs and the enormous return when we stop and listen to our bodies.
The feeling of being wired and tired due to increasing our caffeine intake as a response to our tiredness.
Rebranding the nap and rethinking the laziness that is often associated with slowing down.
How you can increase alertness and concentration by up to three times more after a 10-to-20-minute nap. The return on investment of a short nap and, best of all, it’s free!
The groggy feeling of sleep inertia, what it means and what is an ideal nap time.
What naps in the workplace might look like and how to make it work for you.

I really hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did and I encourage you to find out more about Thea via the links below, including access to her course Learn How to Powernap as discussed in this episode.

napnow.net.au
thea.com.au
menopauseatworkasiapacific.com.au
learn to powernap: https://napnow.net.au/learn-how-to-powernap/
Thea’s TEDx talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abxcO2ur_m4

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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In this episode of the Redefining Midlife podcast, we dive deep into a topic that is both fundamental and transformational. It's not just about listening, it's about taking action for your well-being. The importance of prioritising one's physical and mental well-being during the often chaotic and hectic midlife years is often understated. As we navigate the tumultuous seas of work, family responsibilities, and personal growth, it's easy to neglect our own health. My personal account serves as a gentle reminder of the significance of prioritising your health. Listen in as I passionately share and touch on areas such as:

What being proactive about your health really means.
My own personal experience and struggles with health issues, and how I overcame them through small, consistent habits.
Practical advice, including setting realistic and achievable goals, finding creative ways to incorporate movement into everyday activities, making mindful food choices, prioritising quality sleep, and practising daily mindfulness exercises.
The ripple effect of taking proactive measures towards one's health and how it can positively impact loved ones.
How investing in your own health is a valuable endeavour rather than a time-consuming chore.

It’s never too late to get back on track. I invite you to take advantage of my free live online workshop How to Feel Like Yourself Again: 3 Essentials for Women 40+. If you can show up live you will also receive a special bonus about the power of micro habits for busy women. You can register at https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/workshop I’d love to see you there

The Better Than Before membership (BTB) provides health and wellness resources, community support, and accountability for women in transition. I only open it to new members a couple of times a year, but you can join at https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/better-1 to make your health and wellness a priority.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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Remember the start of the year when you set your goals and intentions with such excitement and anticipation? In this episode, I’m circling back to our yearly goals for a review because it’s hard to believe we are almost halfway through the year. In reality, more than half of us might be feeling a bit off course, so I share three key takeaways to help you get back on track. Listen in to find out more about:

Taking a good hard look at yourself and getting honest about where you’re at for growth and understanding.
Planning and support frameworks for accountability.
I am breaking your goals into bite-sized steps for integration into your day.
Mindsets for success.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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Episode 88 of the Redefining Midlife podcast focuses on debunking the myth of a one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness, tailored especially for busy midlife women. Each person’s body and experience is as individual and diverse as our fingerprints, increasing the need for personalised health and wellness strategies. In this solo episode, I touch on topics including:

The ever-changing landscape of health needs, particularly during and after the menopause transition and the importance of adapting to evolving requirements.
Real-life examples of my body and how past experiences, injuries, and health issues shape current health needs and wellness practices.
The distinction between lifespan and healthspan.
Ways I am embracing the mind-body connection with an approach to health and wellness that addresses both mental and emotional well-being.

The Better Than Before membership (BTB) provides health and wellness resources, community support, and accountability for women in transition. As mentioned I will be sharing further details about upcoming workshops and how to sign up in the next episode.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to interview amazing everyday midlife women who are doing incredible things. My goal is to use this platform to amplify their voices and showcase their achievements, instead of constantly focusing on celebrity culture. Today, we have an inspiring guest, Angela Hucker, who will share her story with us. Angela is a rare gem in her field, with over 20 years of experience as an industry expert in the male-dominated world of construction. She has an impressive portfolio which includes projects in power, oil and gas, renewables, infrastructure, commercial, civil, and industrial sectors. She has even been featured on the U.S. TV show Megastructures. However, it is her firsthand experience as a FIFO (fly-in-fly-out) worker in remote areas of Australia that has ignited her mission to eradicate the challenges faced by women in the industry and advocate for much-needed change. Angela is the founder and CEO of EPIC (Empowering People in Construction), a dynamic venture that aims to reshape the Australian construction sector by tapping into the potential of women. She is a true force for change in our society and as you will hear in our conversation, she is incredibly humble yet determined and powerful. Tune in and enjoy our discussion which covers:

Living life to the fullest, adapting to challenges, and embracing change.
Large-scale projects with budgets reaching billions, like Dubai International Airport and Ferrari Resort.
The less visible aspects of construction management, such as handling disputes and overseeing contractors.
A confrontation that had Angela terrified and determined to make a change to the industry.
The new laws that have recently been implemented and still require significant attention.
The importance of addressing subconscious biases and educating others to create a cultural shift and change behaviours.
Focusing on retention and addressing issues rather than just increasing the number of women in the construction industry.

Angela's drive to transform the industry is infectious, motivating us all as we follow her lead. I would love you to follow Angela and her company EPIC. You can find details on her website https://epicservices.group/ and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-hucker/.

The Better Than Before membership (BTB) provides health and wellness resources, community support, and accountability for women in transition. As mentioned in this episode I will be sharing further details about upcoming workshops and how to sign up shortly.

You can also find me on Instagram –

https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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The symptoms of menopause and being overworked can often overlap, making it difficult for women to connect the dots early on. They may dismiss their exhaustion and lack of sleep as simply being overburdened with responsibilities. However, it can be hard to distinguish between hormonal changes and other stressors in life. Today's special guest is Dr. Niamh Leonard, a GP and menopause specialist who has helped countless women with a certain understanding that GPs may overlook because Gps with expertise in these areas is rare. With a master's degree in sports and exercise medicine, she also emphasises the importance of staying active and eating well during menopause, not just for longevity but for overall quality of life. Dr. Leonard strongly believes that if women have access to accurate information, they will make the best decisions for their health. Whether currently going through perimenopause or already postmenopausal, our healthcare needs change as we age, and Niamh reminds us of this reality. Listen in as we chat about:

Are hot flushes a common experience for all women?
Understanding the importance of pH levels and beneficial bacteria in the vagina for protection against UTIs.
The function of our ovaries when producing hormones and how levels of oestrogen can fluctuate and how women may be able to supplement effectively.
How it can be challenging to find a knowledgeable and understanding GP.
Is fasting a good idea for women going through perimenopause and menopause? Some ideas that may help and useful information about the research.
Things to look forward to post menopause and changes that can alleviate symptoms.

Menopause really is a second spring and is a time to be embraced not feared! I encourage you to follow Niamh on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mymenopausedoctor/

Further information and links can also be found below:

Australian Menopause Society - https://www.menopause.org.au/
Jean Hailes For Women’s Health - https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
Wellfemme Telehealth - https://wellfemme.com.au/

You can also find me on Instagram –

https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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The term ‘midlife’ can make many of us uncomfortable due to its negative connotations and societal expectations. Midlife is also a stage of life that is often misunderstood and misrepresented in media and advertising.

Due to increased life expectancy, midlife has become a newly defined stage and in this episode, I am redefining midlife - exactly as the podcast says. Tune in as I talk about this important topic and cover:

Why we need to rebrand midlife.
When midlife occurs - typically between the ages of 40 - 65.
The multiple transitions that occur (physically, emotionally, and spiritually) during this stage.
The internal and external changes that occur as we re-evaluate our goals, relationships and sometimes even contemplate our own mortality.
The societal pressures to look young and defy the ageing process, especially for women.
The positive benefits of wisdom, resilience, emotional maturity, freedom and increased happiness that occur in midlife.

Reframing how we view midlife isn't just about boosting our self-esteem, it's about living our best lives. By embracing this stage with enthusiasm and openness, we open ourselves up to new opportunities for growth, fulfilment, and happiness. You’re not too old and it’s never too late to redefine your midlife.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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There have been several common themes throughout the 84 episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast so far and in today’s solo episode I would like to share with you 3 Essential Strategies to Thrive in Midlife. Research emphasises the critical importance of lifestyle habits during this phase and how implementing modest changes can yield significant health improvements. Despite knowing the importance, many women struggle to translate this knowledge into action. Listen as I talk about:

Prioritising health and wellness for longevity and firing on all cylinders.
Investing in yourself for self-discovery and personal growth, in particular moving from living on autopilot to living a life by design.
How small steps, like journaling or seeking mentorship, can lead to transformative change.
The significance of cultivating supportive relationships and surrounding yourself with supportive and uplifting people.
Exploring new groups, hobbies, or communities to connect with like-minded individuals.

Implementing these three essentials—prioritising health, investing in self, and cultivating supportive relationships—can transform your midlife. I look forward to bringing you further insights and guests who can provide knowledge and value alongside the life you are building and thriving in.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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The emotional rollercoaster of midlife can be like a tangled mess of wild emotions, ranging from ecstatic highs to abysmal lows and this can come as a huge surprise for many women. For this episode we have the pleasure of inviting Kirstin Bouse back to the podcast, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with nearly three decades of experience who specialises working with midlife women. When her own perimenopause journey began six years ago, Kirstin looked to psychology and other health disciplines to make sense of and address what she was experiencing. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Since then, with considerable perseverance Kirstin found many colleagues across health disciplines ‘hiding in the shadows’ who are experienced in, and passionate about, working with women during this significant life stage. Listen in as Kirstin shares her experience and knowledge and we talk about:

How we cannot ignore the histories of our lives that we bring to menopause and, although there are many events that affect us internally, they also have an external expression and experience.
Statistics that suggest the higher rate of depression and anxiety at various stages of the menopause transition and how it tends to look different than at other times in a woman’s life.
When rage takes over, the anger and irritability side of the roller coaster.
Fluctuations of hormones, crashes in mood, and women who may not fit the typical criteria for depression, making us feel like we’re going a bit mad.
Challenges in identity, value and how we feel about ourselves.

Kirstin has brought practitioners together and founded All About Her - The Centre for Menopause. The Centre is a community of practitioners from a wide range of health-related disciplines dedicated to elevating the voices, wellbeing, and lives of those who are navigating the menopausal years. As such, All About Her offers up-to-date information, evidence-based health-care services and innovative events and programs to menopausal women. In line with their core purpose of being ‘All About Her’, they offer their practitioner ongoing professional development and training and opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

I encourage you to find out more at www.allabouthercentre.com.au and follow Kirstin on Instagram @the_midlife_psychologist and @allabouthercentre. She can also be reached on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/kirstin-bouse.

To access her resources you can also visit https://www.allabouthercentre.com.au/webinars/clients

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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In this episode, we are introduced to Dr. Karen Coates, a leading holistic medical doctor and naturopathic physician. She shares insights on longevity medicine, lifestyle choices, and evidence-based healthcare. She has also co-authoured the book How to Be Well, a Handbook for Women with Sharon Kolkka. Karen continues to share her knowledge through regular workshops on integrative medicine, women's health, wellness and longevity. Her expertise has also attracted the attention of Australia's highest profile celebrities and elite Olympic athletes who seek her guidance as a medical consultant. This is an amazing episode where you can hear all about:

How our unique genetics and lifestyle choices impact our ability to thrive in our stress driven society.
Evidence for food-based options rather than supplements in many situations because much of what we put into our mouths speaks directly to our genes.
Looking at cardiovascular health in a pre-emptive way rather than a reactive way.
Stress as an inevitable part of women in their 40s and how it can create anxiety and depression.
How multitasking can actively destroy nerve cells in our brains.
Epigenetics - how our lifestyle and what we eat has the ability to switch our genes on or off - leading to positive or negative health outcomes.
How Dr. Karen increased her lifespan by over a decade and ideas about how you can as well.

Dr Karen is not just a medical doctor; she is a visionary in the field of longevity medicine. Her dedication to evidence-based practice, and her expertise in integrative medicine, makes her a true pioneer in the pursuit of optimal health and well-being.

I encourage you to visit her website: https://www.drkaren.com.au/, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.karencoates/, Facebook: Dr Karen Coates and LinkedIn as Karen Coates.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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In episode 81, we'll be discussing a topic you may not have heard of before: intuitive eating. Our guest, Dr. Jen Salib Huber, is a registered dietitian and naturopathic doctor who helps women manage menopause without diets or food rules. During this transition, many women experience weight gain and body changes, influenced by societal pressure for a certain size or shape. Dr. Huber works to normalise that bodies change for all kinds of reasons and aims to teach women to become intuitive eaters and build body confidence in midlife. I just know you will gain so much from this episode as we discuss topics such as:

How it can feel like the carpet is pulled out from under us and nothing works like it used to in our earlier years.
Assumptions about health, ageing, and body images that go against women as unique individuals.
Natural vs managed menopause.
Similar changes in our brains and hormone receptors in puberty and menopause.
Weight changes in midlife (they aren’t what we are led to think!)
Un-dieting and retraining old cycles.

If you would like to hear more from Jenn, I would love you to check out her podcast 'The Midlife Feast' at https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/podcast where she helps women "undiet" their lives after 40 so they can nourish a relationship with food that helps them discover the magic of midlife!

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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When I think of today's guest, Tania Jolley, the words that come to mind include self-belief, intelligence, tenacity, courage, and determination. She is an extraordinary woman who wears many hats - innovator, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and a fierce player in the beauty industry with her groundbreaking product, Lashes of Change. In today’s episode I chat with my friend and find inspiration throughout her life and as she makes a positive impact on the world. Listen in as we talk about:

Her early life with an undetected hearing difficulty which didn’t stop her from streaking ahead.
How she is a survivor, having battled breast cancer in 2017. This challenging journey has fuelled her philanthropic mission, with her product aiming to address both medical and environmental issues.
Her childhood and the challenging moments of her 20s have shaped who she is today.
Her character growth as she navigated through life's ups and downs while remaining focused on her goals.

Sharing difficult moments may not be easy, but it allows us to connect with others, offer help and support, and feel less alone. Tania is deeply committed to leaving a positive impact on the world and aims to divert over 1 million mascaras from ending up in landfills (where they currently all end up). She also has a strong desire to leave a lasting legacy of a world free of breast cancer.

To achieve this goal, 25% of all profits from Lashes of Change directly support the researchers at the Centre for Cancer Biology in Adelaide who are conducting leading research in breast cancer treatment. If you want to join Tania's movement, she has generously offered free shipping until the end of April for all listeners who purchase over $75 worth of products from Lashes of Change https://lashesofchange.com/. Just enter the code JOCLARK at checkout on her website.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 lack of clarity, accountability, and fear of failure. In today’s short solo episode, I’m breaking those goals into actionable steps, and focusing on progress over perfection to achieve success. Listen in as I discuss:

Research that suggests a small percent of people don’t follow through with resolutions from the start of the year.
Unintentional reasons why we sabotage our goals.
Lack of clarity and specificity when defining what we want to achieve.
Finding community for support and encouragement.
How we can sometimes get paralysed into inaction which impedes our chances of success.

I encourage you to focus on daily actions in stepping towards your goals. Whether you are peri or postmenopausal, I offer help through my online membership program, Better Than Before. If you are ready to take action and ownership for your health and wellness, I would love for you to join me at https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/better-1.

To chat about if this is the best next step for you, you can also have a free connection call at https://calendly.com/jo--138/20min.

I am also available on email at jo@joclarkcoaching.com.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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Recently, at a networking conference for women in business, I spoke to women in their forties to mid-sixties who were going through multiple transitions and feeling unprepared. They realised they had lost a sense of self and hadn't thought about what they wanted this stage of life to be like. As someone who has experienced this, I know how overwhelming it can be. That's why investing in personal development is necessary, not just a luxury, especially for women in midlife. Let's explore five reasons why and address common barriers that may hold you back from exploring this further. In this episode you will learn and hear about:

What rediscovering your passions and purpose can do for women in midlife.
Feeling disconnected from ourselves after raising children or pursuing a career.
Our physical and mental wellbeing and nurturing your body and soul as well.
Reinvention. The ticket to making things happen.
Self-help vs shelf help. It's not enough to just simply see, read, and absorb the information that you've got if you don’t take action to see change in your life.

Rediscover your passions and purpose, enhance your physical and mental wellbeing, create a fulfilling life, overcome limiting beliefs, and realise that knowledge alone is not enough. Personal development means saying yes to what makes you come alive, taking care of yourself, embracing change and chasing dreams, silencing doubts and fears, and turning knowledge into action. By doing so, you not only improve your own life but also inspire those around you. We have more opportunities than any other generation of women before us.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

I encourage you to visit my website at https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/work-with-me or email me jo@joclarkcoaching.com.au if you have any questions or would like to find out more.

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Today I have the pleasure of introducing my good friend Kirstie Smolenski. She is a multifaceted woman juggling various roles and pursuing new educational endeavours at 56. Her journey emphasises the importance of taking action, embracing change, and seizing opportunities for personal growth and reinvention. As you’ll hear in our chat, Kirstie continues to defy the expectations around her, so listen in as we chat about:

Reminiscing about how she was actually one of the shyest kids you could ever come across and how different that is today.
How she has stood firm in her professional career, even when others didn’t believe in her.
Caring for her ageing and sick father with young children and how that defined a lot of her journey.
Going back to study later in life, in a completely different direction to what she thought was possible.
How running for local council and as an independent in the last election was a huge learning curve and recognising what the community needs and the old-fashioned ways that still remain within the political scene.

Kirstie is a great example of don't just complain about it, do something about it and be the change you want to see in life. I encourage you to follow Kirstie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kirstie_smolenski_/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=kirstie%20smolenski.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 transformation and resilience, as she has overcome challenges that could have easily held her back. The Barb Mosslar we will meet in this episode is a very different woman to the one from her younger years. Today, she is happily living in the vibrant city of Brisbane with her husband and two young adult sons. Listen in as Barb shares many remarkable stories and talks about:

How life wasn't always rosy for Barb. Her difficult upbringing and struggled with low self-esteem and limiting beliefs due to being a heavier girl.
Writing from a young age and premiering in New Idea back in the day.
Her love for her role as mother, and how her boys drove her to change for the better.
How consistency, determination and one step at a time plays a part.
Studying under somewhat difficult circumstances and setting goals that she was able to achieve with young children by her side.
Her adventure to becoming a published authour.
Finding love in her midlife and a cheeky story about yes vs no and how the stars aligned in their favour.

She is the author of The Do-able Diet, published in 2006 by Allen & Unwin, which documents her extraordinary weight loss of more than 45kgs at age 26. To top it all off, she is currently writing her second book which tells the story of how her weight loss and book success led to a total life and mindset reinvention!

I encourage you to follow her travel and lifestyle adventures on Instagram @brissiebarb.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 habits. In today’s episode we’re diving into the fascinating world of habits, in particular, micro-habits. I can honestly say for me, adding micro-habits into my day over time changed my life and it's changing the lives of the women that I coach and mentor. Listen in to this short episode as I share what has worked and why and talk about:

Understanding that health is built on numerous small decisions daily.
Definitions and impact of micro-habits on overall wellness as they integrate into your daily life.
Focusing on small, achievable steps rather than significant changes.
Creating patterns and routines in neural pathways.
How micro-habits can cultivate discipline, resilience, and self-awareness for mental health benefits.
Change begins with one step, emphasising progress over perfection.
Joining forces with like-minded individuals enhances accountability and support and how friendly competition within a group boosts motivation and goal achievement.

I love to incorporate strategies such as micro-habits for an improved midlife and would love to chat to you about how that can be implemented into your life as well. Book your free 20 minute connection and we can work out the best option for you. https://calendly.com/jo--138/20min

The Better Than Before membership (BTB) provides health and wellness resources, community support, and accountability for women in transition. You can find out more at https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/better-1. I hope to see you there.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 heard. And today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Michelle Parsonage, who also has a podcast very similar to this one. Like most of us, Michelle doesn't think that her past or her present is particularly interesting or important. That's not the case at all. As a listener, you might hear parts of Michelle's background story and find that they might be similar to yours. Listen in as we chat about:

How she found her wings and never looked back.
Finding herself at a crossroads as her children became self-sufficient.
How we can reflect on our choices later in life.
Going to uncomfortable places and finding purpose in the process.
The power of unravelling conditioning after decades of stories and beliefs we have held onto, how that is easier in company of others and speeds up the process.
How wisdom can help you to keep unravelling and moving forward to another level.

To follow Michelle’s work you can listen to her podcast, Your 2nd Act, follow her on Instagram, or email her michelle@your2ndact.com.

Life is short. I encourage you to do something today to show that you are more committed to your dreams than you are to your doubts, to your excuses, or any of your limiting beliefs. And I want to remind you now you're not too old and it's never too late. If you are interested in exploring your future, but you just don't know where to start, then I'd love you to take this first brave step.

Click on the link below to book a free 20-minute connection call with me now. I've been down this road before myself, and I help other women where you are right now, and I'm offering you some free support to help you reimagine your next chapter. It just takes that first step.

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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 has certainly had her fair share. When she was diagnosed with MS at 24 and given a prognosis that she would be wheelchair-bound by 40 she refused to let her disease define her. Against all odds, Kat managed to cure her "incurable" disease and that is only part of her story. Listen as I chat with Kat about:

Being the eldest of 5 children in a somewhat chaotic small space and how experiencing grief has shaped her journey.
The interesting and surprising approach to how Kat views a gift received on her birthday.
Mental health hurdles and how Kat sees that every joy has sadness and ecstasy has an agony.
How she delved into the world of yoga, Buddhism, and alternative therapies, transforming her mind and body in profound ways.
Choosing 12 hours after a betrayal felt like it turned her life upside down.
And of course…never letting a good disaster go to waste.

It is clear that Kat is able to navigate any challenge with strength and grace and I encourage you to find out more about her via her website www.katfinnerty.com, https://www.instagram.com/kat_finnerty/ and https://www.facebook.com/katrin.rochford.

You can find more inspiration in her book, “Never Let a Good Disaster Go to Waste: Making Sense of a Life of Absurdity”. A Memoir which can be found via her website https://www.katfinnerty.com/.

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In today’s solo episode I’m exploring big transitions, specifically when entering the empty nest stage. Every single major life stage or transition that your child enters also means that you have one as well. I've experienced them all firsthand, so I know that they can be incredibly difficult and emotional. Tune in as I share my understanding about how your life can feel like it's suddenly turned upside down and chat about five strategies including:

Exploring or revisiting hobbies and interests. Creative activities such as visual arts, writing, dancing, joining a book club or gardening group.
Focusing on health and wellness. With newfound time, parents can establish regular exercise routines, adopt stress-management practices, and explore new nutritious recipes.
Reconnecting with partners and friends. This period is an opportunity to rekindle relationships that may have taken a backseat due to parenting demands.
Personal or professional development. Consider this transitional phase as a time for self-discovery and setting new goals.
Redesigning and repurposing home spaces. As children move out, parents can reimagine their living spaces to suit their current lifestyle.

It’s common to feel lost in this stage of life and it can be a hard and lonely time. I’ve experienced and navigated this transition myself, and through my work supporting other midlife women, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful and transformative mentoring can be. If you’re wanting to get to know yourself at a deeper level and get clarity on how the next stage of life could look for you, then my mentoring options are a great place to start. Book your free 20 minute connection call and we can work out the best option for you. https://calendly.com/jo--138/20min

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The redefining midlife podcast speaks to women, many of whom are mothers. Today I have Jane Bards, a dedicated psychologist, working in private practice, where she employs a holistic and neuro affirming approach to therapy. Her therapeutic style combines evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of individual needs, fostering personal growth and resilience. Jane has completed additional study in perinatal psychology and is a Circle of Security Parenting facilitator. Jane considers her role as ‘Mum’ to be the most important, challenging, and fulfilling aspect of her life. Navigating the complexities of parenthood has not only shaped her personally but has also enriched her professional journey as a psychologist, providing unique insights into the intricate tapestry of human relationships and personal growth. Listen in as I chat to Jane and talk about:

Building on connections and parenting throughout the lives of our children.
The changes we have seen in parenting in the past 20 years, including advancements in technology and regulation skills.
Increased access to information which can allow for reflection, learning and intentional parenting in different ways to previous generations.
How the role of mother doesn’t always get easier, it’s just different.
Being the support person and often observing mistakes without interfering.
Caring for ourselves throughout our mothering journey.

I encourage you to follow Jane on Facebook and Instagram. Jane also mentions many valuable resources which are listed below for further information.

Resources for people wanting to access psychological services:

Visit a GP and request a referral to a psychologist.
Google psychologists (either in your local area or offering telehealth services), review their specialisations and interest areas and contact directly.
Mental health resources in Australia including:
PANDA - Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia
Beyond Blue
Headspace
Mums Matter Psychology

Parenting resources and books:

Circle of security parenting - https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/
Raising Children Network - https://raisingchildren.net.au/
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, Bert Powell
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson

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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 community! Jo Harvey brings a vibrancy and energy to this conversation which cannot help but ooze and overflow into a smile on your face. She is candid and refreshingly honest and generously shares her own ups and downs throughout her life. After working in publishing for most of her working life, Jo established 50sowhat, a community for like-minded and the young-at-heart where you can celebrate being as relevant, hip, and cool as the first time you slipped on a pair of skinny jeans. When she’s not road-testing the latest cosmetics, or investigating the hottest lifestyle, travel, fashion, and beauty trends for over 45’s, Jo is often back home catching up with family and friends. Listen in as I chat with Jo and talk about:

The misrepresentation of midlifers in media and how this prompted Jo to create a community of like minded women who can laugh, share, talk, cry, and be there for each other.
Growing up with a free childhood in New Zealand and how that has fueled fun and satisfaction in her midlife years.
Her journey in media, including career at New Idea and falling in love with marketing and sales.
Inspiration from her mum and sister, including seeing shifts and incredible journeys in midlife.
Health hurdles for her husband, with an increased outcome of putting yourself first and not letting life get you down.
Social media as a platform for the midlife community to connect, have incredible conversations, and open-up to possibilities.
The privilege and excitement of getting older and how we evolve together.

It’s clear that Jo is passionate about everyone being able to live their best midlife. I encourage you to follow her at her website https://50sowhat.com.au/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/50sowhatofficial/ to find out more.

You can also find more information about me at my website:: https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/

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The changes in hormones due to the menopause transition and getting older has a huge impact on bone health and osteopenia and osteoporosis are important topics to consider. It's crucial then that women become proactive and protect their bones more because they're four times more likely to get bone disease than men. And being proactive starts with learning more about bone health. I'm beyond thrilled to have one of the world's leading researchers in this area on the podcast. Belinda Beck is a Professor of Exercise Science at Griffith University (Gold Coast, QLD) and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland. Her work, primarily related to the effects of mechanical loading on bone, has involved both animal and human models, from basic to clinical research. Her particular focuses have been exercise interventions across the lifespan for the prevention of osteoporotic fracture, and the management of bone stress injuries in athletes and military recruits. She is founding Director of The Bone Clinic, a translational research facility and clinical practice providing evidence-based exercise (Onero) for people living with osteoporosis. Listen is as we chat about:

Peak bone mass occurs between the ages of 25 and 30, and by the time we reach the age of 40, we slowly begin to lose bone mass.
How falls are the nemesis of osteoporosis and how skeletal size, medications and genes can also impact our bone health.
How to be proactive in preventing the effects of osteoporosis through exercise and maximising physical activity for our joints.
Safe lifting and growing strength and bone in order to get our lives back in midlife.
The importance of movement. Getting muscles stronger with supervision for an effective exercise program.
Increasing calcium and vitamin D to add to building better bone health

This episode has the potential to change the lives of many both in midlife and beyond. I encourage you to find out more about Belinda via The Bone Clinic https://theboneclinic.com.au/. You can also find local providers of the supervised Onero program https://onero.academy/locations/ and access the unsupervised home program focussed on balance for falls prevention with some safe bone and muscle loading exercises via https://onero.online/. For exercise physiologists and physios wanting to become licensed Onero providers find out more information about the Onero Academy here https://onero.academy/.

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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 episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast. Firstly, I’m revisiting episode 19 which talks about the power of a word for the year. 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 you’re feeling the need for a change, or you’re wanting to improve something, a great way to go into a brand spanking new year is to have a focus word. This has proven to be more successful than resolutions and can really help you to hone in on what you want more of in your life. Jo explores her own experiences in this solo episode and chats about:

The benefit of having a focus word is that it provides an anchor and encourages you to think both consciously and subconsciously when you’re making decisions. Specifically, what you want more of and what you want less of in your life.
The focus words for the last few years and what is coming up for 2024.
How to come up with your word of the year, what to improve, do differently, what we want more of in our lives.
How to keep your focus in the forefront of your mind.

I do hope this episode and the thought of having a word of the year has given you some inspiration and ideas. I’d really love to know if you have a word in mind. If you’re stuck on coming up with a word, then I’ve got a list of 300 words that will definitely help you. Send me DM on instagram or email me at jo@joclarkcoaching.com and I’ll email the list to you.

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In today's episode, we're delving into a topic that strikes a chord with many women—navigating the complexities of the festive season. Beyond the glittering lights and holiday cheer, this time of year can bring unique challenges, stress, and heightened expectations. Joining us for this insightful discussion is Kirstin Bouse, a clinical and forensic psychologist with nearly three decades of experience. She is the owner of Perth Psychology Collective, who offer a wide range of psychological assessment and therapy services to the local community. When her own perimenopause journey began 6-years ago, Kirstin looked to psychology and other health disciplines to make sense of and address what she was experiencing. It was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Since then, with considerable perseverance Kirstin found many colleagues across health disciplines ‘hiding in the shadows’ who are experienced in, and passionate about, working with women during this significant life stage. Listen in as we discuss:

Women bearing the brunt of a lot of the pressures which come with Christmas and planning, organisation, responsibilities and more surrounding the festive season.
Increased stress and anxiety at the end of the year, especially with different family structures which are now surrounding us in society.
Expectations we put on ourselves that can elevate stress, anxiety, and anticipatory anxiety.
How Christmas can be a perfect storm of variables.
Challenging relationships and carrying unconscious load. How we often try to smooth the edges.
Loneliness and grief at Christmas.
Practical ways we can continue building our resilience muscles (even when it’s not Christmas time).
Setting boundaries and practicing how it feels, what it looks like and what it means in midlife.
Dividing up our own 100% and conversations about planning, dividing up and different family dynamics.

As you can see there are many topics covered and this episode is packed with practical advice and information around this time. I encourage you to follow Kirstin via her website www.allabouthercentre.com.au and Instagram @the_midlife_psychologist and @allabouthercentre

Happy Christmas and New Year. I look forward to many more discussions in 2024 and hope you have a wonderful midlife, whatever that looks like for you.

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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 would be back for part two of this conversation for this episode. Bev knows that fashion has always played a huge part in her life and in this episode, we touch on how she opened her own Bridal Boutique in a gorgeous 17th century village in Staffordshire (UK). In doing so she helped brides see past the unrealistic images in bridal magazines and focused on encouraging brides to explore dress designs based on their own individual uniqueness by embracing their bodies (instead of longing to look like a model with no curves). Bev and I chat together easily again for this episode and talk about:

Feeling confident about our bodies in midlife (even though our bodies are continually changing).
Her immigration to Australia and shifting to new beginning after copious amounts of research.
Surgically induced menopause at the age of 40 and ongoing challenges she faces with HRT.
Her breast implant journey, the benefits and ramifications long-term that many women are not aware of.
Explant surgery, including rupture, symptoms, and the difference post operation.

As always, Bev's positive energy and outlook on life are contagious. I encourage you to follow Bev via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theirismaystyle/. You can also reach her by email at theirismaystyle@gmail.com.

To revisit or listen to part one of this conversation you can follow the link here.

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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 women put together and she talks about it easily and freely now which is why this episode will be part 1 of 2 which will follow next week.

Before diving into the details, I would like to recognise that these discussions can be triggering for some and encourage you to prioritise your wellbeing while listening along to our conversation.

Bev Williams-Krause is an incredible individual who shares her stories of cancer treatment in her early twenties, mental health challenges, pregnancy loss, grief and heartache, her immigration and more. I have no doubt you will be as mesmerised as I was by this fabulous woman as we discuss:

How her life is a treasure of stories and much more than meets the eye.
Her dream of moving to Australia from Birmingham in the UK at around eight years old and eventually landing safely at age 48.
How freedom in her childhood both benefited her and helped her learn a few lessons along the way!
Responses from her body when getting pregnant and the gratitude for teamwork as she was finally able to carry her daughter to 28 weeks.
Differences in the responses from medical professionals decades ago in comparison to current practices.
Trying to compartmentalise our lives to the point where everything bursts open.
Mental health breakdowns and how she navigated through a long healing and still uses many tools today.

This conversation is rich with stories that are bound to touch your heart in many ways. She is a truly inspirational midlifer and her positive nature is almost infectious. I encourage you to follow Bev via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theirismaystyle/. You can also reach her by email at theirismaystyle@gmail.com.

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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 examine our behaviours and explore ways to change for better success and completion. Listen as I explore:

The statistics and research behind failure rates.
Looking beyond resolutions and countering behaviours that hinder progress.
Lofty and unrealistic statements.
The importance of the SMART goal setting framework, how it works, and examples of actionable goals.
The significance of planning.
Holding ourselves accountable to achieve important resolutions.
Visioning, determination, commitment, and success.

If you want to kick-start your goals for now and 2024, I encourage you to join my Better Than Before Membership at https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/better-1. Additionally, you can book a Free 20 Minute Connection Call at https://calendly.com/jo--138/20min to discuss personalised mentoring options to help you get clear on how to achieve your goals and dreams in midlife.

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Belinda Joyce is thinking outside the box and creating new and exciting career opportunities in midlife. As a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, mother of four and author of ‘Survive and Enjoy Your Baby, How to Find Your Path to Parenthood’ she is a shining example of how to redefine your midlife. Throughout her career of over 20

years, she has worked with thousands of parents and newborns during childbirth

education, prenatal, labour, birth, postnatal and special care nursery. Listen in as we chat about:

Nostalgic moments from our childhood, including playing with dolls and dreaming of futures.
Her support for parents throughout her career and within her own parenting journey.
How she extended her wisdom and understanding for mothers after becoming a mother herself.
How she has extended her studies to further her career.
How our big ideas of how we want to mother can change once we are living it day to day.
Mothering once our children have left the nest, how it never ends, just changes and grows alongside you.
Our identities as mothers in midlife.

Belinda now provides online resources and programs for Mums, corporate parent groups, and has 'The Baby Circle', a supportive online community for new Mums.

To join waitlist for The Baby Circle please visit https://belindajoyce.com/waitlist-the-baby-circle

For free

Baby 'Enjoy Your Baby' Bundle of checklists and printables https://belindajoyce.com/enjoy-your-baby-jo. And please follow Belinda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda_joyce_midwife/

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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 those very special ladies who I met only this year. Talented and beautiful with an infectious laugh, she is a woman of many talents. Aims is a founder and mentor at indybindy.com.au. This is where you’ll find her fabric store that specialises in independent designer fabrics from Japan and the Indy Bindy Sewciety. Aims has created a community for sewists to gather and connect over a shared passion. She is dedicated to helping sewists dive deeper into their creativity, bring more joy to their days and see the ripple effects in the rest of their lives. Listen in as we chat about:

Her love of travel all over the world and the many places she has visited.
Growing up wanting to fit in and assimilate.
Navigating cultural differences.
Pushing ourselves outside our boundaries and Aims experience living overseas as a student and what that taught her.
A love story of how she met her husband and the many aspects they had in common.
Her passion for sewing and how it was a part of her identity outside of motherhood.
The love for community and crafting.
Her other love for martial arts and her dreams, desires, and aspirations within the sport.

Aims is as beautiful inside and out as her fabrics are. To find out more about her you can visit her website at https://www.indybindy.com.au and her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indybindyfabrics/. Her Sewciety VIP waitlist as mentioned in this episode can be found at https://indybindy.lpages.co/sewciety-vip-list/

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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 comparison to what it has been in the past. If you’ve been listening to the podcast in the past you may remember I left a solid and reliable teaching career to take a big leap into entrepreneurship. I hope it lands for some listeners, with a caution it may be triggering in some aspects as I cover topics that women often keep to themselves. Listen in as I talk about:

Excitement and happiness as I walked back into my office after a trip of a lifetime to France.
The horrible sinking feeling when the holidays were going to be coming to an end, particularly those big summer holidays, Groundhog Days, and running on an emty tank.
How my identity was wrapped up in my work and how teaching changed and morphed and was no longer aligning with my beliefs of education.
Empty nesting and grief in midlife alongside the hormonal ups and downs of perimenopause.
The bathroom floor moment that shook me up and led me to making big decisions.
Realising you haven’t had a chance to think about your second half of life and nothing is going to change unless I did.
Learning to meditate and how much it changed everything.
Finding and supporting others through leading through example.
The small steps to create the life that you truly deserve.

If you were in a place where you couldn’t jot down the questions I asked myself as discussed in this episode, here they are below:

How do I want the next half of my life to look?
What can I do to change the things that I'm not happy with?
What do I really want to do for the next three to four decades?
How do I want to feel and be when I'm 80?
And what are my next steps going to be?

The book mentioned in this podcast that I recommend is The Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware.

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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, through persistence and research I discovered this was a common misunderstanding. It was at this time I came across the work of Professor Anne MacGregor. She has over 35 years clinical experience across headache and women’s health, which means she is well equipped to help women who experience migraine and suspect hormones are playing a part in that. This was an area of medicine that had a huge impact on people’s lives but was rarely taken seriously and very under researched. She became particularly interested in how women’s hormones affected headaches and took up additional posts in menopause and contraception to complement her work in headache. Anne and I discuss such an interesting topic and chat about:

The difference between headache and migraine.
Chemical reactions, circadian rhythms, and how they contribute to migraine attacks.
Migraine misdiagnosis and confusing factors, especially in midlife.
HRT and hormonal contributions to migraine.
Contributing factors such as genetics, brain awareness, hypervigilance, balance, glucose, and sleep.
Myths when it comes to migraines and the importance for women to trust and listen to their bodies.
Migraine thresholds and education to manage and acknowledge to lessen the impact of stress in our daily lives.
How the role of oestrogen, progesterone, hot flushes, and cycles in perimenopause can be specific to your individual makeup.

This episode is jam packed with information and I have no doubt it will help all who listen. There are several resources mentioned in this episode including the link to Anne’s headache diary.

CBT programmes for insomnia including Sleepio: https://www.bighealth.com/sleepio/ which is the app based programme

CBT-I: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/treatment/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-insomnia and others which are usually done with a therapist but there are apps available https://mobile.va.gov/app/cbt-i-coach

The book mentioned for self-guided CBT for menopause management include:

Managing Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: A Cognitive Behavioural Self-help Guide to the Menopause

By Dr Myra Hunter and Melanie Smith

Published by Routledge 2020

Available from Amazon Australia

The presentation which inspired me to lead to this podcast can be found at:

https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-professionals/webinars/migraine-menopause-and-mht

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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 Harris is the founder and head coach at tracyharris.co, which happens to be Australia's leading online community and online education platform for mums in business. She is fiercely dedicated to supporting big hearted women who are wanting to design their life first and a business second by using Instagram as part of a complete digital strategy as a successful seven plus figure digital entrepreneur. She also helps women to grow and scale their own online courses and memberships. Listen in to this wonderful conversation as we discuss:

Her immigration story and spending her first few years in Cape Town, South Africa.
Common threads through her life which have contributed to her success today and a wake-up call that left her determined to live each experience to the max.
How we can have less attachment to money and choose love, memories, and experiences through the choices we make and the life we create.
Her life as an educator and learner, how she continues to facilitate integration and embodiment of knowledge.
What a good mentor and being a mentee to others means to her.
Her own identity shifts and how she missed the bigger picture while feeling stuck and swallowed after having children.
How she started and grew her business with her now husband Karl and the honest truth about reprogramming our brains as digital entrepreneurs.

Tracy is a strong advocate for increasing the profile of mums in business and helping more women to become successful entrepreneurs themselves, whilst honouring family life and values. I hope you got just as much from this conversation as I did.

I invite you to follow along with Tracy via her website tracyharris.co and find out more about the Social Method Society - www.socialmethodsociety.com and Inner Circle Mastermind www.innercirclemastermind.co.

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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 health issue that affects one in three women. We're going to be talking about pelvic floor disorders and how for many women, these issues can increase substantially during perimenopause and menopause.

To help us learn more, our guest expert is Christina Machray. Christina is a highly experienced women's health physiotherapist from Embody Movement on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. She has got a special interest in women's health physiotherapy, and she helps women who have issues with incontinence, prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, pre and postnatal care.

Tune in as we chat about:

Christina’s own career progression and how she landed in pelvic care and physiotherapy.
Differentiating that while a lot of people may experience pelvic floor dysfunction, common does not equal normal.
The role our pelvic organs plan in helping to support our spine, upper body, and daily functions.
Changes in oestrogen and tissue as we approach perimenopause and menopause and how it can have different impacts for different people.
Leakage. What to expect, increase in midlife, and how it can impact our lives. What role physiotherapy can play in curing and reducing incontinence (you may be surprised at the statistic!)
Prolapses and what to think about for redefining our own midlives as women.

And as always, we learn that prevention is better than cure and please remember this episode talks about general information, it is not a one size fits all. Talking openly about a very common, yet a very personal issue really does help to remove any shame or embarrassment. So this is definitely an episode that I encourage you to share with the other women in your life.

To follow Christina and her wonderful work you can find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/embodymovementau/ Website http://www.embodymovement.com.au and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/embodymovement

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 business mastermind. We've been there for each other as we learn and grow our new businesses. Rosie is a great example of an everyday woman like you and I, redefining her middle of life.

During the conversation, we get to know more about Rosie and the path that led her to where she is today. Listen in as we chat about:

Her business journey and how it all started from a desire for meaningful connections with her own kids.
How she was able to take her interest and hobby of decorating cakes and turn it into a small side earner to the point of being able to leave her secure job in the public service and work on her business full time.
Empowering mums who have little baking experience to create incredible cakes that everyone will remember, especially the kids who now have spectacular birthday cakes.

I hope this episode is yet another reminder that the future of our second half of life is in our hands and that we can shape it in so many ways to suit our lives.

I encourage you to follow along with Rosie via her links below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiecakescanberra/

Website: https://www.rosiecakes.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosiecakesbyrose

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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. Dr Peta strives to take a holistic approach to managing the health concerns of women of all ages. And when it comes to treating any gynaecological condition, Peta ensures that she educates and informs her patients and aims to empower them to achieve the best quality of life possible.

Peta completed her undergraduate medical degree at Monash University in Melbourne in 2004. She has completed a master's of reproductive medicine and also a certificate in women's integrative medicine. In today's episode, we talk about her approach to women's health, as well as cover some important information about the menopause transition.

Dr Peta also answered some of the most common questions women in the transition want answers to. We also discussed her brand new book, Pelvic Pain, that has recently been published. And this book is going to change the lives of countless women. I'm in absolute awe of Dr Peta Wright. She's a difference maker and her approach to women's health is so refreshing.

This episode is jam packed with so much helpful information and we need more women to hear what Dr Peta shares today. So make sure that you share this episode with the women in your world who would benefit from hearing it.

I encourage you to read Dr Peta’s latest book Healing Pelvic Pain: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761264405/

You can also sign up for the Vera Women’s Wisdom Summit: https://www.verawomenswellness.com.au/summit-home

Email Dr Peta at hello@verawomenswellness.com.au

Visit her website - http://www.verawomenswellness.com.au/

And Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/petavirginia/

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 earth. We had a group recording with some past guests, a deep dive into some personal questions, and a special highlight reel of every guest who has appeared on the podcast. We check in via our live event and recap all of our guests together, collectively, as women who are, in fact, redefining midlife. It's a beautiful celebration of friendship, wisdom, and all the middle of life has to offer. Enjoy.

In order of appearance and a very big thanks to:

Linda Bonney
Jen Bowers
Jada de Goey Teatino-Climaco
Kerri Robertson
Bec Jakstas
Kim Adams
Sascha Kowalenko
Kate Toon
Llew Mullins
Vanya Insull
Letetia Berthelsen
Jess Soto-Ramirez
Sally Oulton
Ellice De Giovanni
Alena Turley
Dr Belinda Beck
Kirsten Smith
Melanie Cross
Melina Bagnato
Penne Fitzgerald
Clare Wood
Jessica Read
Steph Pidcock
Peta Borg
Gabi Harberer
Beth Hodson
Jo Harvey
Megan Martin
Annette Densham
Colette Brown
Sarah McLachlan
Emma Lagerlow
Sarah McKay
Sonya Styled
Nikki Parkinson
Meg Parkinson
Mary McConville
Alex Robinson
Marla Letizia
Cathy Spaulding

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This week we’re revisiting the final two most downloaded episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast. I’d love to welcome back Letetia Berthelsen from Episode 26 and Melina Bagnato from Episode 20.

Both women are near and dear to my heart. With their relatable and down-to-earth nature, they share their unique stories with their own edge of personality and flair. I’m amazed at their bravery and courage and I know you’re going to enjoy the highlights from Letetia and Melina.

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To follow Letetia you can find her on Instagram @mybreastcancermyway.

You can also hear Letetia’s full episode, In the Blink of an Eye, here.

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To follow along with Melina please visit her website https://www.stylemeover.com, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melinabagnato and https://www.instagram.com/stylemeover. And finally Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melinabagnatoofficial and https://www.facebook.com/stylemeoverAU.

You can hear Melina’s full episode, Making Friends With the Person in the Mirror, here.

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I would love you to connect with me personally, I’d love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. I look forward to connecting.

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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 Hollywood blockbuster. Sally's journey began in rural New South Wales, where she once dreamt of becoming a farmer's wife. However, fate had something entirely different in store for her. We delve into Sally's incredible adventures, from meeting a King to cooking for a Prince and even being chased by pirates on the Red Sea. Her tales are nothing short of awe-inspiring, and the ease with which she shares them left me saying "wow" more times than you can count. Though Sally has traded the high seas for a quieter life with her husband and two daughters, the past decade has seen her transform a mere $4,000 investment from the back of her garage into a thriving business. She's a woman who embraces bravery and bold action, and her story will leave you eagerly anticipating the next chapters of her life. Relax and listen as we chat about:

Overcoming being in a minority and dealing with how having a hearing impairment has not stopped her at all.
Life adventures which seemed to show her resilience and courage.
Importance of goal setting and writing them down.
A huge range of sea adventures which have taken her all around the world.
Finding gaps in the market and turning them into opportunities.
Her bespoke tour adventures in Bali and plans for the future.

I would love you to share this episode with friends and family and follow Sally via her website, Instagram, and Facebook.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 most downloaded episode of the Redefining Midlife Podcast and this week I’ve decided to recap two other guests who are incredibly inspiring. Kate Toon from episode 18 and Vanya Insull from episode 33. While they have different life experiences, there are common threads to their stories. Both have also released bestselling books since their episodes were aired. I’m in awe of how talented both Kate and Vanya are, and I know you’re going to enjoy the highlights from each of them.

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To check out Kate’s latest book Six Figures In School Hours you can find it here.

To find out more about Kate you can visit www.katetoon.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/kateToon/

You can also hear Kate’s full episode here.

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To get cooking with Vanya and her book Summer Favourites click the link here.

To find out more about Vanya I encourage you to take a look at www.vjcooks.com and follow Vanya on Instagram and Facebook.

You can hear Vanya’s full episode here.

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I would love you to connect with me personally, I’d love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. I look forward to connecting.

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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 and wellness and it’s a matter of use it or lose it. Ellice has an extensive health and wellness background spanning 20+ years. From ex-athlete, advance care paramedic, health coach, and functional neurology. Everything she does is very geared towards helping others thrive in this lifetime. Take a listen as I chat to her about:

Recovering and recuperating our bodies so that we can move well again.
Thinking about neurology-based exercise and what that looks like for the future.
The brain as the boss of your body corporation, how movement fits into only a small percentage of information we have coming in.
Her F.A.S.T. tools for optimal brain health and wellbeing of the body.
Jo’s real-life example of how you can activate the input and output for your brain, and how you can use it too.
Different ways we stimulate (or don’t stimulate) certain aspects of our brain as we enter midlife such as vision, balance and coordination.
How pain comes from our brain and how poorly mapped regions can be strengthened.
The role of the lymphatic system and how we can help ‘empty the bins’ in midlife. Including some great visual examples!

This episode is full of wisdom and great tips to help you optimise your brain health and well-being.I encourage you to follow along with Ellice and her programs via her website and Instagram for further tips.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 episodes and a further 90% who do get past three, don’t make it past 20 I reckon that is something to be really proud of. Today I’m featuring one of our most downloaded episodes to date. It was a short solo episode all the way back at episode 14 called Perimenopause, Puberty in Reverse.

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 stops, and you ticked off a list and carried on. It’s way more than that. It is not only important for women, but also important for anyone who lives with, works with, or is in a relationship with a person who has menstrual cycles. Basically, everyone. Tune in as I revisit this episode and talk about:

Puberty in reverse and how it is the winding down, rather than the ramping up.
How perimenopause starts happening without you even realising and how it can be entirely different, or with some similarities to other women around you.
How hormones play a part. Starting with lower progesterone, paired with erratic oestrogen, with changes to insulin metabolism. Meaning our hormones are in a constant state of flux.
How the years of perimenopause are a critical window for your health and wellness and what we can do to manage health problems from turning into larger and more permanent health problems in the future.

I look forward to bringing you many more episodes just like this one, and recapping a few more special ones for you to listen to in the coming weeks.

To join us to celebrate the 55th episode I invite you to register your interest here and to take the quiz mentioned in this episode please visit https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/quiz.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. I look forward to connecting.

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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 all, wake up one day and decide this is going to be the thing I’m going to do for the rest of my life. My guest today is Sonya Choi La Rosa and, like many, she has worn many hats in her journey to midlife. For more than 25 years Sonya has helped women elevate their personal and professional lives. As a Certified Fashion Stylist and holding an MBA in Technology, strategic transformation is at the core of her work. Listen in as we chat about:

Growing up with a love for the sewing machine, textiles, and design. And a Eurasian background and how that shaped her past, present, and future.
The ability to create something from nothing and pleasure found in design.
When we have tunnel vision and are focused on an endpoint, not realising that the tunnel we are following does not fulfil.
The importance of style and feeling comfortable and passionate about midlife.
How to politely talk to naysayers who may try to talk you out of your dreams.
Juggling many balls in the air in her career and home.
Thinking about the wardrobe from yesteryear and how we can adapt our style in midlife.

Undeniably, there are many clues from both childhood and into our midlife which are waiting to be explored. And feeling comfortable and styled is a huge part of how we present in the world. I encourage you to follow Sonya via her Website and Instagram.

You can gain access to the Style Guide as mentioned in this episode via the following link https://www.yourstyledcollective.com.au/style-guide

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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The misrepresentation of midlifers in media and how this prompted Jo to create a community of like minded women who can laugh, share, talk, cry, and be there for each other.
Growing up with a free childhood in New Zealand and how that has fueled fun and satisfaction in her midlife years.
Her journey in media, including career at New Idea and falling in love with marketing and sales.
Inspiration from her mum and sister, including seeing shifts and incredible journeys in midlife.
Health hurdles for her husband, with an increased outcome of putting yourself first and not letting life get you down.
Social media as a platform for the midlife community to connect, have incredible conversations, and open-up to possibilities.
The privilege and excitement of getting older and how we evolve together.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 many others alongside. Clare Wood is a money mentor, author, speaker and podcaster. To add, she's a qualified accountant (a CPA), and now uses her money-making mentoring powers to change and impact lives around her. Her recent book, Intentional Profit, shows readers how to create and surpass your most audacious goals and transform your business into a profit-driving machine. Tune in as I chat to her about:

How a redundancy and pass away comment helped her take the courage to leap into action of business and creating her own living proof of the life she wanted to live.
Growing up surrounded by accountants and the irony of where the full circle can lead you.
Forging your own path to find what feels aligned. Trial and error and believing it’s not too late.
The importance of intentional planning, visions and seeing them come into being.
Inspiration Clare has gathered from those she surrounds herself with and normalising success.

It’s clear to me how much Clare helps service-based businesses to scale, while creating opportunities for lifestyles that they love. I invite you to join Clare and explore her work further via her website, Instagram and LinkedIn.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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Peak bone mass occurs between the ages of 25 and 30, and by the time we reach the age of 40, we slowly begin to lose bone mass.
How falls are the nemesis of osteoporosis and how skeletal size, medications and genes can also impact our bone health.
How to be proactive in preventing the effects of osteoporosis through exercise and maximising physical activity for our joints.
Safe lifting and growing strength and bone in order to get our lives back in midlife.
The importance of movement. Getting muscles stronger with supervision for an effective exercise program.
Increasing calcium and vitamin D to add to building better bone health

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 reality, I was like a duck paddling underwater. I really didn’t want to examine my life too closely, and certainly didn’t want to bore or burden anyone with the details. It turns out that we’re quite often like others in our own hot messes. Listen as I reflect, share my story and chat about:

When life looks great on the outside and the idea of soldiering on, even though life is going at breakneck speed.

How our role changes in midlife, whether it’s due to empty nest, loss of our parents, changing careers and more.

The seesaw of perimenopause and hormones.

The bathroom floor moment that brings us to our knees and how they can help bring us back to our senses.

Seeing firsthand the consequences of chronic disease and poor medical advice and taking responsibility that I did not want for myself.

I recognise that my inner transformation work, decades of teaching experience, studies and mentoring expertise have all led me to create a heart-led business that supports women through this phase of life.

If you’re wanting to make some positive changes in your life but you’re not sure where to start I would love to invite you to explore with me the options as mentioned in this episode.

Register for the Masterclass on the 12th of July 2023 (replay available) - ‘How to go from ‘surviving to thriving’ during the menopause transition and beyond’ - ⁠www.joclarkcoaching.com/thrive⁠

The Better Than Before Online monthly membership is also open for enrolments. Perfect for the perimenopausal or post-menopausal woman who is ready to take action and ownership of her health and wellness. Find out more details here.

You can also find me on Instagram –⁠ https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/⁠ and Private Facebook Group –https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1⁠.

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When I introduce Alena for this week's episode, I explain she is an amazing everyday woman who is doing extraordinary things, and this conversation has only extended my thoughts further. Her life experiences have ignited a passion in her that has paved the way for helping others, particularly mothers who face maternal depletion. She is an award-winning educator, podcaster, and holistic health mentor with over 30 years of experience. Listen in as I chat with her about:

Early life trauma patterns, big T and little t and stigmatisation of family dynamics that may help us understand more in midlife.
Overcoming abusive addiction, including homelessness, rehabilitation and catalysts for change.
Single motherhood challenges which have helped to shape Alena’s current relationship and led to contrasting outcomes.
Extended her family in her early 40s.
Our right to authenticity and how motherhood gives us an opportunity to rethink who we are, but often that opportunity is not embraced.
Our relationship and connection to ourselves and those surrounding us.

I encourage you to find out more about Alena at ⁠www.alenaturley.com⁠ and ⁠www.soulmamahub.com⁠. You can listen to her Podcast: ⁠Unboxable⁠ ⁠- soulful living for mothers with big dreams⁠ and also follow her on instagram: @soulmamahub.

Register for the Masterclass - ‘How to go from ‘surviving to thriving’ during the menopause transition and beyond’ - www.joclarkcoaching.com/thrive

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 to find out exactly what’s going on with our brain during this time with Australian-based, Kiwi born, neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay. Sarah is the director of The Neuroscience Academy, which offers professional development training in applied neuroscience and brain health. The best thing, she makes it easy to understand and considers recent scientific developments in the process. In this powerful and insightful discussion I chat with her about:

Gender equality and how medical sciences are adjusting. Plus the impact and change that has on research and questions currently being explored within neuroscience.
Pregnancy and motherhood through the lens of neuroscience and positive upsides that carry through to midlife.
HRT culture, past and present. Hindsight and better understanding of past research, alongside how it can assist women who are currently going through symptoms in midlife.
How the brain adapts as we settle into the midlife phase and the physiological changes we experience in our body.
Influences of melatonin, adrenaline, oestrogen and progesterone in the neuroscience realm.
The importance of sleep. How much it impacts so many cognitive functions and brain abilities, especially in midlife.
Genetics and breaking the cycle by investing in your health and wellbeing.

It is clear from this conversation that Sarah is an insight of knowledge and wisdom. I encourage you to find out more about her work through her books The Women's Brain Book — The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones and Happiness and Baby Brain — the surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better).

You can also visit Sarah on her website and Instagram to find out more.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1

Register for the Masterclass - ‘How to go from ‘surviving to thriving’ during the menopause transition and beyond’ - www.joclarkcoaching.com/thrive

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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 left to explore. Kim has led an ambitious and outwardly confident life, while also living as an introvert masquerading as an extrovert. She admitted to enjoying a fast paced life that was hiding chronic anxiety and contributing to an eating disorder. Listen in as I chat with Kim about a number of topics including:

How life has changed for her over the years, from a country childhood and hairdressing to executive leadership and working overseas.
Health and fitness and relationships between our body image and eating.
Anxiety and depression. Longing to understand to improve ourselves, while also making sure we don’t get stuck on trying to find out why.
The psychology side of yoga and what Kim learn about Balinese spirituality and using yoga as a tool to manage anxiety and finding self-acceptance in who you are.
Finding balance between being curious, trying lots of different things and reminding yourself that none of those things are the answer. That comes from within and it’s up to you.

This conversation provides a unique opportunity to think about many different aspect of this stage of life and I encourage you to follow Kim via her website, Instagram, watch her free Video - Five Ways to Build Self-Trust: Shine Your Inner Confidence https://mailchi.mp/c2876fb574ef/five-ways-to-build-self-trust plus the opportunity to join her

Facebook Group - Find Your Groove: Self-Acceptance & Confidence for Women at 40 & Beyond https://www.facebook.com/groups/571263805077669/.

Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1

Register for the Masterclass - ‘How to go from ‘surviving to thriving’ during the menopause transition and beyond’ - www.joclarkcoaching.com/thrive

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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 to the point of sideswipe. If you’ve been listening along for a while you probably realise I’m usually fairly upbeat, but sometimes life throws a few things all at once and I found myself in the swing of moods that so many women experience in perimenopause. Listen as I share my experience and talk about:

The hormonal changes in your body, such as fluctuating oestrogen.
How mood swings can affect you and those around you when you’re not feeling quite yourself.
Feeling overwhelmed, but not really being able to explain why and how this can impact your self-esteem and confidence.
Giving yourself some TLC, including walking in nature and getting your body moving with fresh air.
Water and nutritious food and not making your treats your meals in order to try to feel better.

Life isn’t all rainbows and unicorns for me either and I do hope that sharing my emotions and experiences allows you to realise you are not alone out there. Mood swings are a normal part of the perimenopause process and I encourage you to practise a little self compassion by reminding yourself that you’re doing the best you can.

I would love you to join me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ where I share more tips like this and also my Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 single woman will have her own unique set of circumstances to take into account. Today’s guest has an incredible story to share on her road to children and the twists and turns that she took in order to get her happy ending. It was after a relationship breakup in her early 30’s that a colleague asked Meg if she was worried that she wouldn’t have children of her own. This hadn’t even occurred to Meg, she thought that she would meet someone one day, and they would start a family. Though, as her 30’s sped by and became her 40’s, she realised that even though there were sometimes men around to date she didn’t feel like having children with any of them. She still wasn’t too worried, her mother and grandmother had children naturally in their early 40’s, she was just following a family tradition. Listen in as I chat with Meg and talk about:

Remote living and the lessons it can teach you for later in life.
IVF as a single, midlife woman and the long process that she went through.
How finding people to support you through difficult times can be an absolute blessing.
The emotional rollercoaster and dealing with difficult hurdles.
Finding strength in who you are as a person and learning what you want out of life.

There is no doubt Meg’s journey is one of inspiration and hope. I encourage you to support and follow her work via Facebook and her Website.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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Our guest today is Jess Soto-Ramirez and this conversation sparkles with enthusiasm, inspiration and a genuine edge that shines through. Jess has realised over the years how much of a mind game it can be to be in business and how her experiences have taught her skills to work alongside our mind, rather than against it. Jess is a near and dear friend of mine, which means you can listen in to the conversation with ease as we discuss:

Women in relationships. Mothers, daughters, grandmothers and the strength that stands firm in our hearts with some of our very first teachers in the world.
Self-worth and awareness. Two big terms, with an even bigger impact on our lives and how we show up.
What self-sacrificing has to do with it all and what we can do in order to work with all the moving parts. Plus a real life example of what can happen when we put our needs at the cost of others.
Do you care what others think? Jess and I question what this really means underneath the surface and getting clear on our fear of judgement and more!
Changing the narrative, both inside and out in order to create new. Reframing through gratitude and our own mindset.
The giggles and thrills about what life looks like into the future as we redefine and create the life we want.

I encourage you to reach out to the amazing Jess via her Instagram @jesssotoramirez, listen to her Podcast - Ignite with Jess Soto-Ramirez and you can also book a call.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 fair share of late nights. Yet, as the pandemic hit in its heyday of 2020, she found herself desiring more and more to make a significant change for the better. Jada de Goey Teatino-Climacos’ passion now lies in supporting women to live their fullest lives through The Rise & Shine Collective which offers guidance, support and training to women wanting to become early risers and use their mornings in the most powerful way to support themselves, their life and their big goals.

The Rise and Shine Collective came about following Jada’s own struggle with shifting from being a night owl all her life, to wanting to start rising with the sun to fulfil her desire for more time to herself, to fill her own cup before the family and business were on top of her. Listen in as I chat to Jada about:

Creating a morning routine which you love, no matter what stage of life you are at.
The mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of creating a morning routine and how rising early has benefited her success.
How early rising can improve mindset, self-love and conscious thoughts towards our health and well-being.

I encourage you to follow Jada as she offers the accountability, support and guidance she couldn’t find for herself, which she knew would have made all the difference to speeding up the process of becoming an early riser.

You can find Jada at https://www.riseandshinecollective.com.au/ and via instagram @theriseandshinecollective.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and my Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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, is 70 years young and relishing in the fact she learned to cook later in life and can see the miracles with fresh eyes and an open heart. Her vision is to bring "Families Home to Themselves" and I believe she is well on the way to achieving that goal. Listen as I chat to her about life beyond the ‘traditional’ midlife years and talk about:

The importance of connection to family, traditions, legacy and how her own cooking story alongside her children became her catalyst to improve and change.
How you can’t teach wisdom, it is better shared. That bad endings can be disguises for happy new beginnings.
The messy middle and importance of gratitude to change your perspective and carry on when times may be a little tough.

Marla provides a warmth and inspiration similar to that of many of her dishes and gifts on her website. I encourage you to join with me in following Marla on Instagram, Facebook and via her website. The Happy Kitchen eBook and Shopping List Free Download are also available as mentioned in this episode.

Until next week, you can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 dreams give us something to focus on, work towards, feel fulfilled and motivated, break free from limiting beliefs and more importantly redefine what it means to be a woman in midlife. Listen as I think and chat about my own journey through the midlife line in the sand moments and talk about:

Questions to begin such as who am I now that my children aren’t dependent on my? Now my parents have passed? Now I’ve left my career? Now that society sees me as ‘older’?
The challenges that can come alongside pursuing our goals and dreams such as mistakes, being outside our comfort zone, caring for ageing parents and resistance from family and friends.
The importance of identifying your goals and breaking them down into smaller and more manageable steps. Making a plan that includes setting deadlines, creating a schedule and focusing on one goals at a time.
Taking action. First steps of courage to keep you moving forward and having someone who can keep you accountable and support you as you work towards your goals.

At the end of the day, finding a community of like-minded individuals to support you on your journey is really beneficial in order to stay persistent, motivated and focused.

The Better Than Before group programme has been designed to celebrate you and start to piece together our six pillars of wellness. Within this group you can gain support, increase your understanding and find out more information about how to get more support and live your best life.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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. With an emphasis on the art of homemaking, writer and teacher, Gabi Haberer, encourages mothers to view their role through a Biblical lens while elevating the daily rhythms of life-giving work at home so families find rest, faith, and hope in an unhurried, home-centred life. I am absolutely thrilled to have Gabi on the Podcast today as we ride a bit of a emotional rollercoaster and chat about:

Her heartbreaking story of becoming a widow, lessons along the way and how she navigated through waves of grief and now beginning to write a new chapter for herself and her son.
Growing up as a first generation Cuban Mexican and prioritising education, working hard and career until life asked Gabi to prioritise being a homemaker instead. She recognises that she worked a lot harder in the home compared to the business world.
How her business has morphed and changed direction as life has changed for her and living in line with her own values.
How each of us more agency than society often tells us. The importance of making decisions that align with your life and values.

Gabi ends this conversation with a beautiful quote which says small hinges open big doors and I invite you to think about this as this episode leaves a lasting impression. Please follow Gabi on Instagram and take a look at her website An Unhurried Living for more information.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1

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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 she has softened into this belief while committing to her own rituals and practices alongside self-compassion. Perhaps easier said than done, however noticing how your body is feeling as you are becoming older is a shift which takes time, practice and conscious effort. Specifically, I talk with Bec today about dry body brushing which is an ancient practice to help lymphatic flow and to release stagnation both in both the body and energetically. Listen as Bec and I chat about:

Dry body brushing as a tool and best techniques to incorporate it into your self-care practices. Working alongside it as a practice to enrich us, rather than another task to add to our already full plates.
Slowing down in life and enjoying the ride with less regimentation. How we often go at a hundred miles per hour. Asking the question – what are we racing towards?
How our body knows what we need and communicates with us each day. It can be our biggest teacher and using movement to shift energies and become less overwhelmed.
How changes are happening at a cellular level and the importance of speaking about perimenopause as part of a normal conversation.

I encourage you to follow the lovely Bec Jakstas on Instagram and her company Stass & Co. You can also check out her website to find out more about her journey and where you can also start your own body brushing practices. An important part of my day now, which I didn’t even realise I was missing.

You can also find me on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 aside, it is an absolute privilege to have Vanya Insull join me in conversion for the Podcast today as we chat about food, midlife, entrepreneurship and more. Vanya is a Kiwi food blogger and content creator at VJ cooks where she shares her delicious recipes. She has a bestselling cookbook called Everyday Favourites and a membership called Cooking with VJ where she creates monthly recipe ebooks to give her members inspiration and confidence in the kitchen. Her inspiration and humble nature shines through in this conversation as we chat about:

Catching the entrepreneur bug after working for food magazines and how moving to a small town encouraged a hobby to grow into a business one upload at a time.
When you are in a hurry to get your identity back after children as how that shifts and changes as you travel through your years.
Prioritising movement and incorporating that into a busy routine.
Creating a successful digital business before 40 and what starting on the midlife journey looks like and what that means for her.

Vanya is an inspiration to hundreds of kitchens, while also being one of the hardest working and most driven women I’ve ever met. Her website is filled with delicious recipes for all sorts of occasions. I encourage you to take a look at www.vjcooks.com and follow Vanya on Instagram and Facebook.

If you would like to find out more about Re-Imagine my four week mentoring program, we start on the 20th of April 2023. You can contact me jo@joclarkcoaching.com, DM me on socials or via my website www.joclarkcoaching.com for all the details. Design your new future and see what’s possible.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 the conversations around midlife are powerful and transformational, yet I am blown away at how much more expansion there is within us, and this weeks guest brings a certain warmth which I definitely appreciate and admire. Peta Borg started her professional life as a Visual Art Teacher. She has worked in numerous creative spaces and has a true artistic spirit. She discovered the joy in curating gifts over 5 years ago and this passion to present mindfully created gifts is given life in Hamper Culture. Listen and Peta and I chat about:

Enjoying the fruits of her labour as the pressure to work eases at the crossroad of her children growing older.
Flexibility and capability to expand in a boutique business which makes customer made gifts.
The importance of setting goals and disciplining ourselves through accountability and motivation.
Creativity and inspiration through doing something that you enjoy and highlighting that through entrepreneurship.

I encourage you to follow Peta and her beautiful work by going to www.hamperculture.com.au or Instagram and Facebook. It is women like Peta who are redefining what life looks like as we re-imagine our futures.

If you would like to find out more about Re-Imagine my four week mentoring program, we start on the 20th of April 2023. You can contact me jo@joclarkcoaching.com, DM me on socials or via my website www.joclarkcoaching.com m for all the details. Design your new future and see what’s possible.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 nutritionist who is passionate about supporting women during the menopausal transition by reframing self care so that they can future proof their health and approach a non-diet approach to their health and wellness. She is a wealth of knowledge and understands the importance of supporting our bodies more mindfully during these transition years. Listen as Megan and I expand on our thoughts and talk about:

The difference between dietitians and nutritionists, keeping it simple and how nutrition also includes lifestyle choices and a wholesome well rounded approach.
The physiological impact of diet culture and social influences within our past, such as counting calories, fad diets and the bombardment of food messages we were exposed to.
Food choices in regard to specific nutrients, perimenopause and menopause. Looking at the Mediterranean diet for this stage of life and how that can minimise inflammatory issues and decrease other risks such as osteopenia.
How the body absorbs certain nutrients such as calcium, iron and vitamin D and importance of estrogen levels in midlife.

Megan’s passion and enthusiasm for nutrition shines throughout this conversation and I hope it gets you thinking about differences you can make through putting things in place and becoming an advocate for your own health and well-being. To find out more about Megan you can visit her website https://www.healthybalancenutrition.com.au/ and send her an email at hellohbnutrition@gmail.com. She can also be found on Instagram and Facebook.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1.

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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 many women that I come across. 30 episodes in, and each episode has inspired and touched me because, like me, these women have decided to make changes. Some big, some small. Each with one small step in front of the other. Ultimately, you can spend your life in any way you like, but you can only spend it once. And in today's episode I talk about the potential of the future. The truth is by the time we reach the middle of life, we've still got decades of life ahead of us. The idea or the story that you are too old or it's too late isn't a reality in the vast majority of cases, and it's never too late to start pursuing your passions or making changes in your life. Listen as I discuss:

Adapting a growth mindset, open to learning, trying new things and taking risks.
How the future can be scary and uncertain, unpredictable and starting small can really help when you’re overwhelmed or unsure. How mindset work can change old habits, patterns and thoughts.
Practising gratitude, meditating, journaling, and visualising to work towards your ideal future. Alongside believing in yourself, your abilities and self-care.
The importance of movement, nutrition and getting enough sleep and rest in our midlife.

At the end of the day, surrounding yourself with a supportive community is essential to personal growth and development. Being a part of a community of women who share your values and your goals can provide encouragement, accountability and inspiration is a huge part of my motivation and dream. That is why I am excited to develop and support you through Re-imagine. You can find out more by sending me a direct message (DM) on Instagram or feel free to send me an email jo@joclarkcoaching.com to find out more.

You can also find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. I really look forward to connecting.

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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 been evident on screen, in marketing and top of the social media algorithm. Today’s guest was previously a journalist and accidentally found her way into the world of the online at the young age of 41, long before it was an everyday part of our lives. As a result, Nikki Parkinson has long advocated for a disruption in the way that fashion is marketed to women. Styling You The Label is the first label globally to invest in showcasing its designs on every size that it sells – from 6 to 20. This increases customer confidence and flips the idea that fashion should only be seen on one size, height, age, colour, belief or ability. Nikki has a remarkable story and she shares it with me in today's wonderful discussion. Listen as Nikki and I chat about:

Growing up as a 70s wild child under unusual circumstances which were out of the norm and how that has shaped her beliefs and parenting today - specifically the outward confidence that gives inward confidence for her to succeed.
Modelist women which deterred her from entering into the media industry earlier in her career. How confidence played its part and the particular look which she felt she couldn’t live up to.
Putting work into relationships and being able to reflect and learn how to champion the interests of your partner and support their growth and change. How that was a major catalyst for having the courage to leave her former career.
Being in a product based industry and how simplicity of life is the end goal right now.

For Nikki, it’s a privilege to start a conversation and be able continue it with like-minded people anywhere in the world and I encourage you to follow her journey via her blog, website and Instagram @stylingyou and @stylingyouthelabel.

I would love to hear from you, please feel free to send me an email jo@joclarkcoaching.com if this episode resonated with you.

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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 different. After a 25-year corporate career, including over ten years in finance and banking, Emma Lagerlow now supports women to transform their worth, wealth and well-being to create fulfilled and abundant lives as a coach.Emma mentors women to shift their money mindset to one of empowerment, so they create true wealth in all areas of their life in her wealth mastery coaching program. Listen as Jo and Emma talk about:

Rushing to get through life in younger years and feeling like it's a long game. Resulting in education, travel and work which prepared Emma to follow her desires now.
Early menopause and mothering teens and tweens in parallel.
Focusing on health and wellness for our own self-worth and how that can benefit.
How wealth can create opportunities, confidence and our money mindset.

To find out more about Emma’s coaching program, Become the Butterfly, join the Wealth Mastery waitlist and access her free resources. You can also find Emma on Instagram and Facebook to find out more.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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It takes a whole community to educate children who prosper in their midlife and education is the key to closing the gap. And todays guest has an inspirational success story about doing exactly that. Llew Mullins is humble and quietly spoken, incredibly talented, hard-working and fiercely determined in all that she does. Llew is the Managing Director of Yalari. A not-for-profit organisation that offers quality, secondary education scholarships at leading Australian boarding schools for Indigenous children from regional and remote communities. Listen as Jo and Llew chat about:

Rockstar status, purpose and connection, writing music, storytelling with surprises around all the corners.
Awareness for supporting others from a young age and cultivating that need.
Providing scholarships and opportunities in simplistic, tangible and easy to understand approach.
The power and momentum that comes with showing a child that you believe in them.

Llew’s story stretches far beyond the conversation within this Podcast and her impact is significant. It’s not often that the light is shone on Llew and I thank her for her time and being so open with sharing her life with us. Yalari is truly an organisation like no other. I’ve had the absolute honour of experiencing Yalari firsthand. I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting the hard-working staff, the incredible students, and young men and women who are alumni. If you’re interested in supporting Yalari please go to https://www.yalari.org/. and Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Yalarilimited/. Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yalarimob/.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Always look forward to connecting.

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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’s episode. Letetia Berthelson shares an incredibly difficult time with us and how it impacted the entire family. Diagnosed with Triple Negative Tumor aka Breast Cancer stage three. Letetia was left wondering: are these the cards that have been dealt. Do I have another ace up my sleeve to play this time round? Thankfully she did. And two years on, life is just starting to get back on track once again. Join Jo as Letetia shares her story and they chat about:

Adjusting to farm life and finding a certain satisfaction and freedom growing a family on the land.
Near death experiences helping you to enjoy the small moments and opportunities.
Hitting rock bottom. Standing strong even when you think you can’t.
Leaving your dignity at the door and asking for help.

This is truly a memorable and gratifying conversation which reminds us of how life can flip upside down at any point in our midlife. To find out more about Letetia please follow her on Instagram @mybreastcancermyway.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 referred to as the sandwich generation. It often means we are caught between two worlds. On the one hand trying to be there for ageing parents who are adjusting to physical, mental, financial changes and on the other also being responsible for their own children at the same time. It can mean emotions of guilt, grief, anger and resentment can come alongside as we are stretched too thin. Listen to this solo episode with Jo as she shares five tips to navigate this difficult time including:

Prioritising your own self-care
Communicating openly and honestly
Seeking support
Finding joy in the journey
Preparing for the future

Understanding how we are going to get from where we are to where we want to be in this second half of life is a fundamental factor in making our next half of life sustainable, enjoyable and supported. Sharing what you are going through with others helps to normalise this common experience, and it's really important that we start talking and sharing openly. I would love to hear from you, please feel free to send me an email jo@joclarkcoaching.com if this episode resonated with you.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. I look forward to connecting.

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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 wise regarding this topic; including what we should eat, how often, quantities, quality, timing of meals and more. Yet, the importance of food and its nutritional benefits often gets lost in the sheer volume of information and advice we are given. Our guest today is Sarah McLachlan. She is not your average naturopath – she drinks coffee, hates calorie counting with a passion, and is all too familiar with the experience of mum burnout. After she got frustrated with feeling sweaty, anxious, irritated, and overweight during the lockdowns in 2020, she decided to regain control of her health. Listen to Jo and Sarah expand on their stories further as they chat about:

Creating opportunities to look up and see what's in front of us, what is there and what we want to do from there. Going from little dreams and ambitions, struggling to get up and get going to finding passion, purpose and loving it all alongside.
When the latest fad doesn’t actually work for us. The idea that we can just stop drinking or consuming sugar and all will be fine and we can get back into our clothes again.
Eating foods that are optimal for us in this phase of life and how it can smooth out the fluctuation of progesterone, oestrogen and reduce heavy periods.
Cortisol and insulin as master hormones that set the tone for everything else alongside the food we eat and how we feel about our health.

Sarah now supports other women in their 40s as they navigate through the perils of perimenopause with her program, The Chaos To Calm Method. To find out more please visit

www.akesohealthcare.com.au and follow Sarah on Instagram @theperimenopausenaturopath

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 Medical Journal one in three perimenopausal women had severe psychological symptoms compared to one in four who had severe physical symptoms such as severe hot flushes. It’s an important topic, to put it lightly and Jess Read joins Jo on the Podcast today to chat about:

The impact of stress on our physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and long-term health. How some stress is necessary, how society normalises stress and why it is not always something to be scared of.
Historical reasons for stress compared to our modern day world (beware of that sabretooth tiger telling us we are in danger!)
Fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses in association with stress and actions we can take to teach our system to regulate effectively.
Reprogramming our amygdala and bringing our awareness to effectively disconnect links to emotions to create safety and relaxation.

This conversation is an important opportunity to assess our stress and gain important insight into why it should not be ignored in our midlife. Jess' genuine passion for helping women live in a place of optimal wellbeing is evident and you can find out more by visiting her website https://www.inspiredlifecollective.com.au. Follow her on Instagram @jessica.read.ilc and Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/inspiredlifecollectiveau.

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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, every single day. Cathy Spaulding lives a busy, yet fulfilling life, directing an empowering well-known lingerie brand, Intimo. She is an expert bra fitting specialist, who understands the beautifully diverse range of body shapes, proportions, breast types, life stages and personal preferences of women. Especially in midlife. Listen as Jo and Cathy discuss:

How women are beautiful in all different shapes and sizes. The delight and elevation that Cathy is able to provide to others.
The connection created in sharing your own story vulnerably and how that allows others to share theirs.
How much our shape and body does change throughout the course of a woman’s life (even going up a cup size!)
Owning the changes in our life as we age, in all shapes and sizes.

To get in touch with Cathy you can reach her via email Cathyspaulding28@gmail.com, find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/249028506047472 and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathy_spaulding_/. And to book an expert bra fitting https://fittedbycathyspaulding.as.me/

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 way through mystical storytelling, wisdom and an array of topics alongside. With a gypsy as a mother, Annette sought refuge in stories. By the time she was 17 she’d lived in 96 houses. The books in the library became her best friends and it was no surprise when she chose to go into journalism, the perfect career for her inquisitive and curious mind. Listen as Jo and Annette dive into conversation about:

Calling out bad behaviour in an industry that doesn’t appreciate when you’re a ‘little too gregarious’. How that changed Annette’s outlook and career trajectory.
Renting spaces in our mind, especially when times are tough. Not moving in. Having the moment, injecting a little humour and moving on.
The gift and love of reading. How it expands your imagination, takes you to another place and the importance of reading within Annette’s past, present and future.
Hitting rock bottom. Finding a guardian angel is the most unlikely of places and refreshing your life with swagger.
Giving freely without expectation of return.
Getting comfortable with the ebb and flow of change because more often than not, things work out.

This conversation is thoroughly enjoyable and will likely make you smirk from ear to ear. Annette’s company is one that will leave a lasting impression and warm your heart for many moments to come. To find out more about Annette you can visit her website https://theaudaciousagency.com/.

To join the free online workshop mentioned in this episode please visit https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/thrive. Aimed to help you successfully reach your health and wellness goals it is a free, MUST-DO workshop for women in the middle of life.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 not accept!) the changes is entirely up to us. Melina Bagnato is a qualified Stylist and Colour Analyst and helps women understand, accept and love the body they are in. Listen as Jo and Melina chat about:

Growing up in the fashion industry, with reputable parents who have inspired her every step of the way.
How we want to feel in the clothes we wear, while adjusting to and embracing our midlifeness in the process.
Growing her business 300% during the pandemic via social media, database and a team of 17 women.
Dancing. The simplicity, the joy, the radiance and how it now is such an important part of her midlife into the future.

Melina brings her dynamic and passionate personality to all aspects of this conversation, leaving you with all the good buzz and feelings inside. To follow along with Melina please visit her website https://www.stylemeover.com, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melinabagnato and https://www.instagram.com/stylemeover. And finally Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melinabagnatoofficial and https://www.facebook.com/stylemeoverAU.

To join the free online workshop to successfully reach your health and wellness goals please visit https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/thrive.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 you’re feeling the need for a change, or you’re wanting to improve something, a great way to go into a brand spanking new year is to have a focus word. This has proven to be more successful than resolutions and can really help you to hone in on what you want more of in your life. Jo explores her own experiences in this first solo episode for 2023 and chats about:

The benefit of having a focus word is that it provides an anchor and encourages you to think both consciously and subconsciously when you’re making decisions. Specifically, what you want more of and what you want less of in your life.
The focus words for the last few years and what is coming up for 2023.
How to come up with your word of the year, what to improve, do differently, what we want more of in our lives.
How to keep you-r focus in the forefront of your mind.

I do hope this episode and the thought of having a word of the year has given you some inspiration and ideas. I’d really love to know if you have a word in mind. If you’re stuck on coming up with a word, then I’ve got a list of 300 words that will definitely help you. Send me Dm on instagram or email me at jo@joclarkcoaching.com and I’ll email the list to you.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 her way into midlife. Until recent years, Kate’s world has been primarily business and success focused, largely measuring herself through productivity and action. In fact, she has helped more than 10,000 other businesses demystify digital marketing, grapple the Google Beast, and grow their overall success. However, this podcast talks to women navigating this stage of life and the conversation is like sitting down with an old friend. Listen as Jo and Kate discuss:

Building a business and future slowly with patience and persistence, and getting to the point of realising it is impacting relationships, health and wellness.
Giving up alcohol as an escape habit and feeling fabulous.
Separating the think, feel, act cycle and watching emotions and feelings as different experiences arise.
Easing and breezing into perimenopause in comparison to the realities of the unknown and what that looks like individually.

Kate is funny, quirky and has a specific request as she heads towards her 80s and beyond.

To find out more about Kate you can visit www.katetoon.com or follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/kateToon/.

I invite you to connect with me personally, I’d love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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We can never fully anticipate life events which will alter and significantly impact our lives. Kirsten Smith joins in conversation today to chat about a huge life event that was thrown her way in her forties, creating a life now which she never would have imagined possible. In 2015 Kirsten began to lose her eyesight and was diagnosed with the rare condition, IIH – Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. The daily cocktail of medication Kirsten was prescribed to battle this illness left her skin looking and feeling extremely dull, dry and dehydrated. Frustrated at not being able to find products capable of adequately hydrating her skin, Kirsten decided to create her own. That one product - a super hydrating face oil - is now Bettyquette. A natural skin care company, launched in 2017, committed to helping women transform their skin with all natural products that actually work. Listen as Jo and Kirsten discuss:

Accidentally entering into blogging, out of necessity and eventually finding out the benefits in more ways than one.
Kirsten's journey starting with a standard eye check.
The year of the couch. Significant moments in our life when all we can do is rest and concentrate on healing.
How one small act of kindness from her husband turned into a thriving business.

Kirsten's story is certainly inspirational and encourages us that eventually the fog does lift and the silver linings are all around. To find out more about Kirsten and Bettyquette please visit www.bettyquette.com.au and follow @bettyquette and @kirstenandco.

To connect with Jo personally, we would love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 featured guest on the Redefining Midlife Podcast is Mary McConville. She is the artist and mum behind the instagram page Growupbrite that offers moms a combination of advice and support for the everyday challenges of motherhood. She uses her experiences in motherhood and years as a social worker and pre-school educator to inspire mums to thrive in motherhood. Her illustrations and words are just beautiful and they sum up the real life and real feelings of motherhood. Listen as Jo and Mary discuss:

When motherhood is not what we expect and our children do a 180, which can surprise us and throw us into a spiral.
How positive and negative experiences can be a catalyst to help others.
Keeping in touch with who you are in motherhood, in order to preserve our sense of self within midlife and beyond.
Playing the role of the modern mum muse and how we can reimagine motherhood, even when we are in the thick of it.

I’m sure that many of you will identify with so much of our chat, we cover a range of topics, including motherhood. I encourage you to follow Mary via her Instagram www.instagram.com/growupbrite/ and website https://growupbrite.com/.

To connect with Jo personally, we would love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information. You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 finished her resident year and still looking at another 3 years of rigorous training before qualifying as a Fellow in the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Stef’s story is a no guts, no glory inspiration to us all. It highlights how knuckling down is possible at any age and if you have the determination, support and vision - possibilities await. Listen as Jo and Stef chat about:

When your original love and passion feels like it has a dead weight of bureaucracy cast upon it.
Finding support from within your family to undertake further education and a complete career change.
Prioritising exercise with limitations, an irregular schedule and busy lifestyle.
The benefits of wisdom and life experience as a mature age student at university.

Stef is a huge motivator and oozes inspiration within this conversation. She is a role model for many and shows us that what we desire can definitely be done.

To hear more stories such as this one, I invite you to connect with me personally, I’d love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 stops and ticked off the list. It’s way more than that and is not only important for women, but also important for anyone who lives with, works with or is in a relationship with a person who has menstrual cycles. Basically, everyone. Listen to Jo explain in this short episode about:

Puberty in reverse and how it is the winding down, rather than the ramping up.
How perimenopause starts happening without you even realising and how it can be entirely different, or with some similarities to other women around you.
How hormones play a part. Starting with lower progesterone, paired with erratic oestrogen, with changes to insulin metabolism. Meaning our hormones are in a constant state of flux.
How the years of perimenopause are a critical window for your health and wellness and what we can do to manage health problems from turning into larger and more permanent health problems in the future.

To take the quiz mentioned in this episode please visit https://www.joclarkcoaching.com/quiz

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 always been the case. Her story hasn’t always been a fairy tale. There have been many ups and downs and twists and turns. Listen to Jens inspirational story as she chats with Jo about:

On the other side of divorce and having to pull on big girl panties and take on responsibility for those around you, while also finding love again in a surprising, yet healing, and beneficial capacity.
Becoming redundant at the age of 52 and realising the passion for strategic brand coaching which sparked absolute joy and adventure.
Intergenerational living and supporting family under the same roof together.
Never saying no to a challenge and loving yourself as a champagne drinking, coffee addicted, colourful, crazy cat lady!

Jen’s bright and bubbly personality shines in this conversation and we are taken on the transformative journey she has experienced first hand through her life. To support and follow Jen you can find information via her websites jenbebrands.com and pinkpompomsocial.com.au and follow both businesses on instagram instagram.com/jenbebrands and instagram.com/pinkpompomsocial.

You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and her Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 that of her 3 children and husband, now learning and living “you’re here for a good time not a long time!”. In this episode of the Redefining Midlife Podcast Jo is joined with self described ambivert Kerri Robertson and her beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Luna who you can hear panting in the background. Jo and Kerri discuss:

Going back to university with 3 young children to pursue a passion since childhood.
Downsizing to apartment living and the emotional adjustment of becoming empty nesters for a while until the unexpected takes you back to parenting in a completely different direction.
When maternal instincts kick in and how we never stop parenting even after our children are no longer living with us.
Stumbling across a passion for fashion and open to the possibility of a business evolving in your 50s (even when we don’t know exactly what that looks like yet).

Kerri’s character and personality illuminates through this episode, right alongside her wonderful dog as well. To follow Kerri’s creative endeavours and collaborations you can find her on instagram @heres_to_you_mrsrobertson.

Alongside the invitation is always open for you to connect with Jo personally. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information. You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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Jo is joined by Dr Sascha Kowalenko for the Redefining Midlife Podcast today. She is a clinical psychologist of 20+ years experience who is passionately driven to impact generational change by leading women to harness the power of their Mind, Body and Spirit so that they too can maximise their impact in Family, Life, Career and Business. Jo and Sascha have a certain spark, which has been fostered by a wonderful friendship over many years. Listen as Jo and Sascha discuss a wide range of topics including:

The experience of feeling alone in their midlife journey and how everyday ordinary women are sometimes waiting until they are ready to explode before having conversations or realising they next help and support.
The NESTS acronym which Sascha refers to regularly. Areas that women often aren’t attending to include Nutrition and hydration, Exercise and movement, Sleep and rest, Time alone and with others and Support.
Generations of expectations and structures that reinforce doing all the things and putting ourselves to the bottom of the list.
Having an intentional support network across multiple generations and friends who can support at all times.

Both Sascha and Jo are able to explore and open up many angles within this conversation and it offers questions which only further conversations about midlife and what we can do in order to better our understanding.

You can find out more about Dr Sascha via her Instagram page dr.sascha.k and at drsascha.com.au. Information about Sascha's clinical psychology practice is available at https://thesilverliningcollective.com.au/

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October is World Menopause Awareness Month and each year the International Menopause Society has a theme to raise awareness around a specific topic. This year the chosen theme is brain fog and memory difficulties. Knowing more about our brain is key to our health and wellbeing. Listen to Jo in this solo episode as she talks about:

What is brain fog and how women’s memory changes in menopause.
The differentiation between brain fog and early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Practical steps to stay healthy and implement daily wellness practices to support your midlife journey.

If you would like to learn more about the The Better Than Before group programme mentioned in this episode you can go to www.joclarkcoaching.com/waitlist or send a message to Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/.

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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 to the conversation alongside her humble and knowledgeable presence. Colette is the first international guest to the Redefining Midlife Podcast and is a Certified Holistic Practitioner as well as a clinical aesthetician. Once she found the solution to her health issues, she embraced a new lifestyle and is passionate about sharing her knowledge in helping others with radical transformation. Listen as Jo and Colette discuss:

Childhood illnesses and antibiotic treatments which can deplete and damage our ancestral DNA and gut microbiome.
Hearing multiple explanations from medical professionals, while instinctively knowing that it is not a one size fits all and not wanting to accept quick fix procedures to cover up internal issues.
Women as caretakers, ploughing through the everyday responsibilities and how that can impact our health.
The emotions of current empty nest experiences and anticipation of not knowing what is coming.

One of Colette’s main offerings is her ‘What’s on your plate’ 6 week programme which provides a personalised roadmap and action steps on how you can improve your health. To find out more about Colette you can follow her on Instagram www.instagram.com/wellnessbycolette/ and visit her website www.wellnessbycolette.com/.

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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 setbacks throughout her life, but she continued to push through and come out stronger after every one. Listen as Jo and Melanie discuss:

Growing up in a large family with 8 brothers and sisters.
Being diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the age of 17.
Being hit with setback after setback while in the midst of the pandemic, and taking much of it in her stride.
Choosing to find more joy in life after connecting with a passage in a book.

Overcoming all the trauma life has thrown at Melanie has taught her how to prioritise and love herself. She would advise all midlife women to fall in love with yourself because you are perfect just the way you are.

To connect with Melanie, find her on Instagram at @melaniecrossnz. Head over to joclarkcoaching.com to connect with Jo personally and you can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1. Look forward to connecting.

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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 health, do you prepare your mind and body for success to go through a major change? When did you start thinking about menopause, perimenoupase and all that it involves? Alex Robinson went through menopause at a much earlier age than most women. This led her to start a business to support midlife women’s wellness. Listen as Jo and Alex discuss:

The driving force behind starting her business for women’s wellness.
Tips on what to do more of and less of to get the most out of a wellness journey.
The different types of yoga to support your body’s needs during menopause.
8 key areas to inform women on how to help themself through midlife.

Alex reminds us how important it is to really be mindful of the things we are putting in our bodies and the activities we put our bodies through. It all has an impact on our health and wellness as we live our midlife to its fullest.

To find out more about Alex’s work, you can visit her website at alexrobinsonwellness.com and via Facebook - Alex Robinson Wellness https://www.facebook.com/AlexRobinsonWellness on Instagram - Alex Robinson Wellness https://www.instagram.com/alexrobinsonwellness/ and LinkedIn - Alexandra Robinson https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-robinson-80735642/

To connect with Jo, visit joclarkcoaching.com You can also find Jo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/ and Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1 we would love to hear from you.

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There are many similarities between kids cooking in the kitchen and the adventure of entrepreneurship. Responsibility, exploration, confidence, comprehension and encouragement to name a few. Beth Hudson omits these qualities and more in her approach to her entrepreneurial adventure, Kids Love to Cook. Listen as Jo and Beth expand your imagination as to what is possible for your future and talk about:

Community involvement fostering a desire for growth and success.
Creativity that comes from ideas and remarkable serendipity. Allowing these ideas to be executed and developed for great experiences.
Being the best role model we can for our children and teaching them about seasons we are in and the opportunities that can be within them.
Working alongside your family to navigate changes throughout our lives and adapt to different periods of time.

Beth reminds us to worry less, dream more and that everything is going to work out no matter what your journey. To find out more about Beth and Kids Love to Cook on Instagram @kidslovetocook. To connect with Jo personally, we would love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information.

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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 overdrive. Steph Watson knows it all too well and has invested in Vedic meditation to nurture a healthy nervous system. Listen as Jo and Steph discuss questions within the Better Than Before group programme. They chat about:

The different styles of meditation and how vedic meditation activates your parasympathetic nervous system to come back online, without the pressure of casting away your thoughts.
How your body governs relaxation and rejuvenation and how it helps reduce stress, increase relaxation and work towards a more restful sleep to benefit your whole life.
Steph’s story about fulfilling a desire to travel to India and how that exposed and introduced the practice as a starting point.
The science behind it all, alongside real life stories and personal benefits of how it has influenced our own lives and lives of others around us.

Steph Watson is actually the reason Jo’s life changed completely and why she left teaching. Vedic meditation came at an ideal time when she was stressed, burnt out from her job and dealing with the slow death of her mother. You are invited to find out more about Steph at https://www.stephwatson.com.au/.

To connect with Jo personally, we would love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information.

You can also find Jo on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/

Private Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenswellnesscollective1

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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 and that darn mental load - many of us are feeling absolutely pushed to the limit. Listen I contemplate and discuss:

Health impacts, including how chronic disease present and prevention.
Questions to ask in order to listen to our body and support proactive actions rather than reactive.
The six pillars of wellness which include nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep and rest, purpose and connection and hormone support.
Putting an action plan in place.

The Better Than Before group programme has been designed to celebrate you and start to piece together our six pillars of wellness. During the whole week of women’s health week it is open for you to join and you can find out more information about how to get more support and live your best life.

There is no one or right way we can do midlife. I invite you to connect with me personally, I’d love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information. Here’s to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.

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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 has travelled along her own alcohol journey and is now a Coach and educator specialising in alcohol-free living. In 2019 she became fascinated with how to make it more accessible to others like her that were questioning their relationship with alcohol. Join Jo, Sarah and others as she answers questions within the Better Than Before group programme. They chat about:

How we can’t create change unless we are really honest with ourselves and where we are at.
How much really is a standard drink? And what is a healthy amount for midlife women?
How speaking the words out loud can ignite change and be a pivotal moment in our journey.
Alcohol-free alternatives and different ways in which we may need to approach different options.

To find out more about Sarah’s work you can visit her website https://tappedin.com.au/. To find and follow Jo on socials: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joclarkcoaching/

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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 part of her life, Penne’s story is interesting and impactful. Penne joins Jo Clark for the Redefining Midlife Podcast in this episode as they discuss:

Attitudes to risk throughout our lives, particularly risk in midlife and how that looks right now.
How impactful life events can shake us into taking in every moment we can and doing what feels right.
Being an observer of life through multiple different experiences and allowing yourself to focus on what is important.
Navigating menopause alongside puberty and supporting others while supporting yourself.

To connect with Penne further and find out more about her most recent business endeavor (as mentioned in this episode) you can follow her on Instagram @thenoosastylist.

To connect with Jo personally, we would love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information. Here’s to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.

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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 and voices of other everyday midlife women who are redefining midlife their way, as well as episodes from health and wellness experts who guide us alongside living our best life now and into the future.

In this solo episode I cover the top 10 lessons learned since I’ve made my big life decisions, including:

Taking steps into the complete unknown can be terrifying and requires bravery.
Things don’t need to be perfect, they just need to get started.
Listen to your body, mind and spirit.
Self care isn’t selfish.
We can do hard things
Live in the moment, while dreaming big for the future.
Skills and knowledge gained are transferable and valuable in midlife.
Slow down. It’s not about making the busiest story, it’s about making the best one.
Hardships teach us valuable lessons.
Mothers, grandmothers and women before have shaped where we are today.

There is no one or right way we can do midlife. Within this podcast I look forward to exploring midlife conversations and opening the doors to spread these empowering messages.

I invite you to connect with me personally, I’d love to hear from you. Head over to www.joclarkcoaching.com for more information. Here’s to redefining midlife and making our next half of life even better than the first.

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The Redefining Midlife Podcast challenges outdated stereotypes and redefines what it means to be a midlife woman.

In a world that's obsessed with looking and being, life is different once we reach our forties and beyond. It's often hard to find information and have honest, open discussions that can help us navigate this time of life.

Jo Clark interviews health and wellness experts who discuss how to live well now and into the future, with her own thoughts alongside. Join us to help redefine unhealthy labels and beliefs with insights along the way.

Connect further at www.joclarkcoaching.com.

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