Walking This Way

Lise Thorne
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Welcome to Walking This Way - the upfront, no-nonsense podcast about midlife for women who are done with pretending it’s all fine. Join Lise Thorne for honest conversations, unfiltered stories and a good dose of humour as she explores what it really means to be a woman in midlife - from shifting priorities and changing bodies to rediscovering joy, purpose and self. Real talk. Real women. Real midlife. Because this isn’t about surviving midlife - it’s about walking it your way. Walking This Way is produced by The Good Studio.

  1. Out and About - A personal challenge, graveyard walking and doggy introductions

    5 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Out and About - A personal challenge, graveyard walking and doggy introductions

    NEW FORMAT ALERT: Welcome to Out and About! This week, Lise's trying something completely new and slightly terrifying. Instead of a normal challenge episode, she's taking you on a real-time dog walk through a local graveyard - raw, unfiltered, unscripted and with her trio of canine companions. Producer Tim - #LetsKeepTimHappy - challenged Lise to take her dogs and her phone on a walk and just talk. No script. No prep. No editing out the messy bits. Just Lise, her dogs and whatever thoughts come up on the walk. This is Walking This Way at its most real, because midlife is messy, our thoughts are scattered and sometimes the best conversations happen when we're moving our bodies and letting our minds wander. So join Lise on her walk and... discover why she likes nothing more than a walk in a graveyardmeet her three rescue dogs: Sam (5, excited male Lab), Dolly (12.5, cautious and needy), and Evie (princess Maltese cross)share your thoughts! We need your feedback! This is our first Out and About episode. Do you prefer: The traditional scripted challenge format?OR Lise's off the cuff ramblings on a dog walk?Send us a voice message and let us know! You could even record one while you're out on your own walk. Here's how to get in touch... Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: walkingthisway@hotmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    12 min
  2. From rock bottom to triathlon glory - with Clare Capper

    2 MAR

    From rock bottom to triathlon glory - with Clare Capper

    Lise catches up with her dear friend from boarding school, Clare Capper, whose transformation story can't fail to leave you feeling inspired.  In 2018, at 41, Claire hit rock bottom - drinking too much, smoking, avoiding the life she knew she needed to face. Then, in early 2019, on a hungover morning in Queenstown, New Zealand, Lise planted a seed that would change her life: "Do a triathlon." What happened next was extraordinary. Since then Clare's lost four stone, completed multiple triathlons, fallen in love with cycling and endurance adventures and pushed herself to extraordinary limits. She has: Cycled Land's End to John O'Groats (930 miles in 9 days)Bikepacked 400 miles through the Alps on a mountain bikeCompleted the North Coast 500 in ScotlandRaced gravel bikes across EuropeAnd in May 2026, she's taking on a 500-mile ultra-distance cycling eventBut here's what makes Clare's story so powerful for midlife women: she started all of this at 41. She couldn't swim. She was unfit. She was lost. And she transformed her entire life through movement, one step at a time. In this episode, you'll discover: The moment Clare made the promise that changed everythingHow she learned to swim at 41Swimming on a bungee cord in a wild Dartmoor pool during lockdown (yes, really)The dinner that was just peanuts and jelly babies after cycling 90 milesWhy Clare is motivated by fearHow cycling brings freedom, swimming brings meditation, and walking brings therapyFollow Clare: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clare_cycles/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clare.capper/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3500234 Be a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch... Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: walkingthisway@hotmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    59 min
  3. Challenge #7: Take 10 minutes to mobilise

    23 FEB · BONUS

    Challenge #7: Take 10 minutes to mobilise

    Welcome to Challenge 7! This fortnight's challenge is all about reclaiming movement in midlife through ten focused minutes of mobility work every single day for seven days. It's not about burning calories or heroics - it's about waking up your body, loosening what's stiff, and building a practice that keeps you moving, independent, and confident. This Week's Challenge: The Daily Mobility Discipline Your mission: Ten minutes of deliberate movement every day for the next seven days. What this means: Ten focused minutes - no distractions, no scrolling, no multi-taskingJust you, your body and intentional attention to how it movesTarget key areas that stiffen in midlife: hips, ankles, thoracic spine, shouldersMove slowly, deliberately, and pay attention to what your body is telling youWhy Mobility Matters In midlife, our bodies change. Hips tighten, backs stiffen, shoulders shorten, and we lose subtle ranges of movement without noticing. Once it's gone, it's much harder to get back. Mobility isn't fluffit's what keeps us lifting things, keeping up with our kids, and yes, even getting out of bed without groaning. Reflect on Your Experience Once you've completed the seven days, take a moment to reflect: How did your body feel before you started?How does it feel now after the movement?What did you notice about tension, stiffness, or surprise flexibility?Write it down or record a voice note to share how you got on. Share your success: Here's how to get in touch... Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: walkingthisway@hotmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    8 min
  4. Midlife money confidence - top tips from The Money Conversation

    16 FEB

    Midlife money confidence - top tips from The Money Conversation

    This week on Walking This Way, we’re talking about something that can feel uncomfortable and overwhelming for many of us in midlife: money. Lise is joined by returning guest Adrienne D’Souza (co-pilot of The Money Conversation) for an honest, down-to-earth discussion about: Why so many midlife women lack confidence around moneyThe investing fear that keeps us stuckThe story we tell ourselves about being “bad at maths”And how even £10 can change how you see yourselfTogether, Lise and Adrienne talk about how financial confidence isn’t about being wealthy or clever. It’s about understanding a few key ideas, asking questions without shame and taking small steps that build over time. In this episode, they explore:  How early money messages shape our confidence (often without us realising) Why so many midlife women feel they’ve missed their chance The difference between saving and investing - in simple terms What “purchasing power” really means (with a loaf of bread to explain it) How to cope when markets fall and fear creeps in Why starting with £10 can completely shift your mindset Where to find hidden money through simple spending audits How fees quietly eat into long-term returns Listener questions on ISAs, premium bonds and investing in your 60s Why financial clarity is really about self-worthAnd because this is Walking This Way, Lise also reflects on winter moods, hormones, long marriages, teenagers behind bedroom doors and that strange in-between space of still being needed… but differently. About The Money Conversation Website: https://www.themoneyconversation.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.moneyconversation/ Important Disclaimer: Lise and Adrienne are not financial advisors - they provide financial education and coaching. All content is for educational purposes only. Always do your own research and consider seeking professional advice for your individual circumstances. Be a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch... Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: walkingthisway@hotmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    1h 2m
  5. Challenge #6: Make time for nature

    9 FEB · BONUS

    Challenge #6: Make time for nature

    Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - your fortnightly invitation to try something small, simple and quietly restorative. These challenges are designed to fit into real life. No pressure. No perfection. No special equipment. Just a moment to pause, notice, and perhaps see the world a little differently, together. This fortnight’s challenge: Notice the nature around you It’s February. The days are short, life can feel busy and full, and energy can be low. This challenge invites you to take small, intentional moments to notice the nature that already exists around you — right where you are. Not a countryside escape. Not a grand gesture. Just what’s quietly happening alongside you every day. Inspired by the RSPB Great British Birdwatch, this challenge is a reminder that gardens, streets and local parks are alive with activity — if we slow down enough to see it. How to try it Choose one or two simple ways to tune in: Stand outside for a minute and really listen to non-human soundsWatch the birds in your garden, on your street or in the parkPut seed out for birds or visiting wildlifeListen to the rainTake one walk this week with no headphones — let nature be your soundtrackPause on a dog walk instead of rushing to tick it off the listYou don’t need to know what the birds are called. You don’t need to do anything with what you notice. Just notice. Share your success: Here's how to get in touch... Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: walkingthisway@hotmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    8 min
  6. Body confidence in midlife: Awareness, acceptance and change - with Tallulah Bamford

    2 FEB

    Body confidence in midlife: Awareness, acceptance and change - with Tallulah Bamford

    In this episode of Walking This Way, Lise is joined by Tallulah Bamford (nee O'Hea), founder of The Body Conversation, for an open, thoughtful and deeply compassionate discussion about body image, body awareness and how our relationship with our bodies evolves across a lifetime. This conversation moves beyond surface-level body confidence and into something much richer: how early messages about bodies shape us, how those messages linger into midlife, and how awareness - rather than judgement - can be a powerful place to begin healing. Tallulah brings insight from her work with people of all ages, from school settings through to coaching midlife women, offering a rare intergenerational perspective on how body image is formed, challenged and reshaped. In this episode, Lise and Tallulah explore: How body image conversations often begin far earlier than we realiseThe long-term impact of language, messaging and comparisonWhy midlife can resurface old beliefs about bodies, and why that mattersThe difference between body image and body awarenessHow to reconnect with your body in a way that feels safe and supportiveWhy neutrality and curiosity can be more powerful than forced positivityHow we can model healthier body conversations for the next generationThis is a gentle but important reminder that our bodies are not projects to be fixed, they are places we live, experience joy, navigate change and carry wisdom. About Tallulah Tallulah Bamford is the founder of The Body Conversation, working across generations to open up honest, supportive conversations about body image and body awareness. She works in schools as well as with adults and midlife women, helping people reconnect with their bodies in healthier, more compassionate ways. Be a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch... Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: walkingthisway@hotmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    1h 5m

  7. 26 JAN · BONUS

    Challenge #5: Embrace the cold

    Welcome to your next Walking This Way Challenge - your fortnightly invitation to try something small, manageable and surprisingly powerful. These challenges aren’t about pushing harder, doing more or climbing metaphorical mountains. They’re about tiny shifts that change how we feel, how we notice the world, and how we move through our days. This fortnight’s challenge: embrace the cold (safely) Yes, it’s still January. Yes, it’s freezing. But instead of resisting it or wishing it away, this challenge invites you to lean into the cold - briefly, gently and safely - and notice what happens. This is not about ice baths, frozen rivers or heroic endurance. No Wim Hof extremes here. Think small, intentional moments of cold exposure that help you feel awake, alive and grounded. Simple ways to try it: Step outside first thing in the morning for 30–60 secondsPut your bare feet on the cold groundTurn the shower cool for the last 10–20 secondsOpen a window wide and take a few deep breathsGo for a walk without over-layering — be bold, go out coldAnd then notice the contrast. The warmth when you come back inside. The hot drink. The jumper. The fire. That deep, comforting sense of ahhh. Why this matters Cold has a way of cutting through January heaviness. It wakes up your nervous system, sharpens your breath and brings you back into your body - often at a time of year that can feel flat, heavy or draining. Cold can ignite something in you, just like fire can. Pause and reflect After each moment of cold exposure, take a moment to ask: How did my body feel afterwards?Did my mood or energy shift?Did it feel easier as the days went on?Write it down, message Lisa, or send a voice message - especially straight after you’ve come in from the cold. Share your success: Here's how to get in touch... Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: walkingthisway@hotmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    9 min
  8. It's not about the stuff: How decluttering can change your life - with Katrina Hassan

    19 JAN

    It's not about the stuff: How decluttering can change your life - with Katrina Hassan

    Clutter. Stuff. The things we keep “just in case”, the cupboards we avoid opening, and the quiet mental load that comes with living surrounded by things that no longer serve us. In this episode, Lisa is joined by her long-time friend Katrina Hassan, a Master Level Certified KonMari Consultant and founder of Spark Joy London, for an honest, funny and deeply thoughtful conversation about clutter – and why it’s never just about the stuff. Together, they explore how tidying can become a powerful tool for self-trust, decision-making and reclaiming space in midlife – physically, mentally and emotionally. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your home, stuck in old narratives about who you should be, or quietly craving a lighter way of living, this episode is for you. In this episode, we talk about: Why clutter is often a symptom, not the problemHow the KonMari method goes far beyond declutteringThe emotional weight of inherited items and sentimental possessionsLetting go of “shoulds” and perfectionism (including matching wine glasses)What tidying teaches us about confidence, choice and self-trustMidlife transitions, menopause, burnout and the need for spaceHow creating order at home can unlock clarity in work, relationships and lifeAbout this episode's guest: Katrina Hassan Katrina Hassan is a Master Level Certified KonMari Consultant and the founder of Spark Joy London. After nearly a decade teaching in a London primary school, Katrina discovered Marie Kondo’s work during pregnancy – a turning point that transformed not just her home, but her entire life. Trained directly by Marie Kondo, Katrina now supports clients through their own “tidying festivals”, helping them create homes – and lives – that feel calmer, lighter and aligned with who they truly are. Be a part of the show: Here's how to get in touch... Follow the show and get all the links you need on LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/walking_this_wayEmail us: walkingthisway@hotmail.comUse the get in touch form HERE - https://tr.ee/r-ePylKE8HSend us a voice message HERE- https://www.speakpipe.com/WalkingThisWayProduced by The Good Studio - thegoodstudio.co.uk

    1h 1m
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Welcome to Walking This Way - the upfront, no-nonsense podcast about midlife for women who are done with pretending it’s all fine. Join Lise Thorne for honest conversations, unfiltered stories and a good dose of humour as she explores what it really means to be a woman in midlife - from shifting priorities and changing bodies to rediscovering joy, purpose and self. Real talk. Real women. Real midlife. Because this isn’t about surviving midlife - it’s about walking it your way. Walking This Way is produced by The Good Studio.

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  • Creator
    Lise Thorne
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lise Thorne, 2025

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