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40ish | The Funny Menopause Podcast for Women Over 40

Welcome to 40ish, the funny podcast for midlife women navigating menopause, perimenopause, hormones, relationships, confidence, ageing and everything else life throws at women over 40. Hosted by Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman of the award-winning Self Care Club, 40ish is packed with honest conversations, menopause humour, midlife laughs and relatable stories from the gloriously chaotic middle years. Every week, we tackle the realities of midlife, from hot flushes and brain fog to empty nests, ageing parents, changing relationships, career pivots, body confidence and the everyday challenges facing women in their 40s and 50s. Expect candid chats, listener dilemmas, plenty of laughter and the reassurance that you're not the only one wondering what the hell is going on. If you're looking for a menopause podcast, a podcast for women over 40, or simply a funny take on midlife, you've found your people

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    Midlife Libido, Confidence & Getting Rated by Teenagers

    This week on 40ish, Nicole brings a Hogman update direct from the gym and somehow ends up discussing the workout routine of a man called Brian, while Lauren takes her first steps into the world of Substack. We tackle a listener dilemma that every British woman will understand. What do you do when you notice someone's leggings are completely see-through at the gym? Say something and risk the embarrassment, or stay silent and hope someone else steps in? We also hear from a 45-year-old woman who was unexpectedly hurt after being "rated" by a group of teenage boys in a pub. It sparks a bigger conversation about confidence, ageing, body image and why external validation can still affect us in midlife, even when we know it shouldn't. In Midlife News, we discuss new research exploring women's libido, testosterone and sexual desire, and whether hormones are really the key to a healthy sex life. We unpack what the latest findings could mean for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and changing relationships. Meanwhile, a listener from Tennessee experiences every woman's worst nightmare when a missing handbag triggers a full-scale supermarket search involving staff, customers and rising panic, only for the bag to be discovered hanging from a friend's shoulder the entire time. 40ish is the funny podcast for midlife women navigating menopause, perimenopause, ageing, relationships, confidence and everything else life throws at women over 40. Topics discussed: • Women's libido and sexual desire • Testosterone and menopause • Perimenopause and hormones • Confidence in midlife • Body image and ageing • Women over 40 • Self-esteem and validation • Gym anxiety • Midlife friendships • Menopause humour 🎟️ Buy tickets to our live show: https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/40ish-live-show-5-jul-2026-tickets

    40 min
  2. Family Feuds, Gym Friendships & Hangovers

    Jun 11

    Family Feuds, Gym Friendships & Hangovers

    Today on 40ish, Nicole has become friends with ‘Hogman’ - the weight-hogging man at the gym. The man everyone silently judges while waiting for the dumbbells is now part of her social circle. Protein shake dates can't be far away. Meanwhile, Lauren fails to make the connection between half a bottle of champagne and her hangover whilst maintaining a full-blown rant about Steven Bartlett's obsession with optimisation. Must we really maximise every waking moment of our lives? A listener shares a powerful story about how hearing Nicole talk openly about her perimenopause journey encouraged her to finally seek help from her GP. In Midlife News, we discuss new research showing that more than 80% of women experiencing menopause symptoms never seek medical help, despite the huge impact on their wellbeing and daily lives. Plus, one listener is facing a tricky family dilemma. Her husband has cut ties with his family after a painful fallout, but she misses them (their BBQ’s and heated pool) terribly. Should she continue supporting her husband's decision, or is it okay to maintain those relationships herself? Friendship, family feuds, menopause, meltdowns and midlife hangovers. Just another week in your 40s.We are doing a live show! July 5th 4pm London. Book your tickets here: https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/40ish-live-show-5-jul-2026-ticketsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/40ish-laughing-our-way-through-midlife-perimenopause-menopause--6942825/support.We love to hear from you! Get in touch with your dilemmas and rants.DM & follow us on Instagram   TikTokOrder Our Book here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min

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Welcome to 40ish, the funny podcast for midlife women navigating menopause, perimenopause, hormones, relationships, confidence, ageing and everything else life throws at women over 40. Hosted by Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman of the award-winning Self Care Club, 40ish is packed with honest conversations, menopause humour, midlife laughs and relatable stories from the gloriously chaotic middle years. Every week, we tackle the realities of midlife, from hot flushes and brain fog to empty nests, ageing parents, changing relationships, career pivots, body confidence and the everyday challenges facing women in their 40s and 50s. Expect candid chats, listener dilemmas, plenty of laughter and the reassurance that you're not the only one wondering what the hell is going on. If you're looking for a menopause podcast, a podcast for women over 40, or simply a funny take on midlife, you've found your people

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