Magnificent Midlife

By: Rachel Lankester
  • Summary

  • Midlife isn’t the end of meaningful life, just the end of the first half rehearsal. Listen, laugh and be inspired as Rachel Lankester, author, mentor and founder of Magnificent Midlife, interviews women in midlife and beyond living authentic, empowered lives, not disappearing into obscurity. From round the world yachtswomen to 60 year old pole dancers, from palliative care doctors to sustainable food evangelists, this podcast explores the myriad things older women get up to and the issues we face. We challenge the status quo and bash those negative stereotypes about being an older woman. Need some inspiration about what’s possible for you when you're over 40, over 50 or beyond? These women will show you anything is. Need help overcoming your own limiting beliefs about getting older or struggles with menopause? Learn from women who’ve experienced the same but found ways to thrive and become who they were always meant to be. Learn their life-hacks and how they do what they do. This podcast is all about celebrating women in midlife and beyond. We’re not over the hill or on a downward slope. We get better with age not worse. We talk all things midlife, about issues that matter, and share fabulous stories of magnificent women doing very cool stuff. Now's our time! Find out more at magnificentmidlife.com.
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Episodes
  • 170 Unpicking menopause narratives with Dr Sarah White
    Aug 6 2024

    Dr. Sarah White is the CEO of Jean Hailes for Women’s Health, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving women’s health across Australia through every life stage. She is part of the National Women’s Health Advisory Council and the Women’s Health Products Working Group at Australia’s Medicines Regulator. She’s an honorary research fellow at Melbourne University and still an active researcher. We had an impassioned conversation about how menopause narratives are being manipulated, the likely reasons for that, and how women can get the reliable information they need.

    We talk about:

    - Sarah’s career journey

    - The importance of accurate and accessible health information

    - Who Dr Jean Hailes was

    - The first rigorous survey on how menopause affects Australian women

    - How menopause data is being manipulated and why

    - The impact of industry influence on women’s health

    - Reframing menopause from a strengths-based approach

    - Combating gendered ageism

    - The influence of marketing and misinformation

    - The pressure to maintain a youthful appearance

    - The commercial drivers behind the promotion of HRT

    - Questioning what’s being said, by whom and why

    - Considering lifestyle changes in the menopause toolbox

    - Research on public health priorities and health inequities

    And more!

    This is such an important conversation for anyone interested in menopause!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening.

    Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book

    The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:

    UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast.

    Recommended by the Sunday Times.

    Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide.

    You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.

    Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

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    52 mins
  • 169 Getting creative about dementia with Shelle Luscombe
    Jul 22 2024

    Shelle Luscombe is an entertainer, a singer, a presenter, a voiceover artist. She turned 50 in 2021 and she set out to have 50 memorable experiences. She also wanted to raise money for a cause very close to her heart, having two copies of the Alzheimer's risk gene and having lost both parents to dementia. Three years on, she's raised over £12,000 pounds.

    She's been on daytime TV and came close to winning a national award for her creative fundraising efforts. She's determined to live life to the full and continue campaigning for a cure for dementia.

    We talk about:

    - The inspiration behind the 50 challenges

    - Shelle’s TV appearance and the power of PR

    - Wacky challenges: unicycles, stand-up comedy, hair cutting and more

    - The tragedy of dementia and personal risk

    - Shelle’s musical journey and album release

    - Living life to the fullest and Shelle’s determination

    - The challenges of dementia care

    - Seeking a new future and navigating midlife challenges

    - Good days and bad days

    - Supporting others through similar experiences

    - Being willing to pivot

    - Being willing to challenge ourselves

    - Understanding dementia, Alzheimer’s and other related illnesses

    - Rachel’s cat’s first appearance on the podcast

    - The wonder of cats

    - Lucifer as a name for a cat

    - Difficulties of accessing support

    - Hope for the future

    And more!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening.

    Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book

    The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:

    UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast.

    Recommended by the Sunday Times.

    Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide.

    You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.

    Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

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    53 mins
  • 168 DNA surprises, identity, healing and growth with Maria Leonard Olsen
    Jun 25 2024

    This is such a fascinating podcast! Maria Leonard Olsen is a lawyer, an author, a TEDx speaker, and a mentor to women in recovery. She wrote 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life and is host of the Becoming Your Best Version podcast. She’s had a very full and fascinating life – so far. She has so many enthralling stories to share.

    We talk about:

    - Maria’s background and passion for travel

    - Exploring other cultures and overcoming historical prejudices

    - The power of continuous growth and trying new things

    - Racial prejudice and mixed heritage identity

    - Unveiling family secrets: Maria’s DNA test surprise

    - Navigating the legal and emotional implications of misattributed parentage

    - Connecting with a previously unknown biological parent

    - Grappling with changed heritage and identity

    - Maria’s difficult journey to sobriety

    - Breaking the silence on sexual assault

    - The importance of self-care in midlife

    - What somatic healing means to Maria

    - Lifelong learning

    And more!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave us a 5* review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening.

    Order the ebook or audiobook (narrated by Rachel) versions of Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond at magnificentmidlife.com/book

    The paperback can be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:

    UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

    You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast.

    Recommended by the Sunday Times.

    Feedspot #3 in best midlife podcasts and #14 in best women over 50 podcasts worldwide.

    You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.

    Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.

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    51 mins

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