12 episodes

This is the place where we celebrate and commiserate, share the ups and the downs and the challenges and opportunities that midlife brings. Join me and my friends as we laugh and cry our way through the stories that are defining us in midlife. We'll be talking about coping with grief, embracing newfound freedoms, dealing with teenagers, living in a hormonal shit-storm, making pivotal life and career changes and caring for elderly parents. Here it is, laid bare in all its glory and all its gory.

MidlifemanifestoPodcast Lesley Ellis

    • Society & Culture
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This is the place where we celebrate and commiserate, share the ups and the downs and the challenges and opportunities that midlife brings. Join me and my friends as we laugh and cry our way through the stories that are defining us in midlife. We'll be talking about coping with grief, embracing newfound freedoms, dealing with teenagers, living in a hormonal shit-storm, making pivotal life and career changes and caring for elderly parents. Here it is, laid bare in all its glory and all its gory.

    Introduction: The What, The Why, The How with Guest Host Rachel Mayer

    Introduction: The What, The Why, The How with Guest Host Rachel Mayer

    Why a podcast? Why now? What's so interesting about midlife? Join me and my guest host and friend, Rachel Mayer as we chat about what will be coming up in this series of the podcast.

    • 28 min
    The One with Mikki Mitchell. Love, Loss, Grief and Hope.

    The One with Mikki Mitchell. Love, Loss, Grief and Hope.

    There are so many things we can learn about life from our friends. Mikki's is a story of adventure, love, loss, grief, vulnerability and hope. 
    Please rate and leave a review. And if you could share on social media and with your friends, that would be amazing!
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    • 42 min
    The One with Jo Ardern from Back in Time for The Corner Shop!

    The One with Jo Ardern from Back in Time for The Corner Shop!

    Join me and my lovely Back in Time 'Sister' as we chat about her recently aired programme and our shared and unique experiences on the BBC series. 
    Catch up on the series here
     https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000frl8/back-in-time-for-the-corner-shop
     

    • 48 min
    The one with Juliet Thomas. Chaos to Creativity.

    The one with Juliet Thomas. Chaos to Creativity.

    Here is my creative and eternally optimistic friend, Juliet who shares the deeply personal story of her chaotic childhood and how she has not let it define her life as an adult. She's a huge advocate for creativity for mental health and despite currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkins lymphoma, is busy creating opportunities for creativity and networking in her local community. Juliet was recently interviewed by Suzy Walker, Editor in Chief of Psychologies magazine.
     

    • 47 min
    The one with Jane Gray. How to go from overthinking to clarity in midlife.

    The one with Jane Gray. How to go from overthinking to clarity in midlife.

    This podcast is a must listen if you often find yourself experiencing worry, self doubt or overthinking. Jane is a certified Clarity Coach and specialises in helping women rediscover their true selves in midlife. You will love her. She talks so much sense!
    Find her on facebook at Jane Gray - Clarity Coach
    info@janegraycoaching.co.uk
     

    • 43 min
    The one with Tina Markey. Bravery, Loss, Trauma and Hope.

    The one with Tina Markey. Bravery, Loss, Trauma and Hope.

    Meet Tina, my patient, brave and kind friend who is talking about the loss of her young son, Sean and the work of  www.candlelighters.org.uk charity who support young people with life limiting conditions.
    Trigger Warning. As you may imagine, this is sometimes a difficult listen. 

    • 41 min

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Paige Killian ,

Much needed!

This is a much needed podcast for times like these! We need the connection of others sharing their stories. Great subject matter!

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