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In this episode I’m joined by Kate Oakley - personal trainer, midlife fitness coach and the woman behind the hugely inspiring Instagram account @yourfuturefit.

Kate made a bold career change at 50, leaving her role as a global HR director to become a personal trainer, and she now supports thousands of women to build strength, confidence and resilience at every age.

We talk about her journey, the challenges she faced (including degenerative disc disease), and why midlife is never “too late” to get strong. Kate shares how she built such a loyal online community and why so many women connect with her message that fitness should feel achievable, realistic and empowering.

We also get into the essentials of strength training in midlife and

how to start

how heavy to lift

why slower is better

and why maintaining muscle is one of the biggest gifts you can give your future self.

Kate’s approach is all about small steps, consistency and feeling successful rather than overwhelmed.

If you’ve been wanting to start lifting weights, feel stronger, or break out of a fitness rut, this episode will give you the encouragement and practical advice you need.

Lift for Life – my online strength training programme (this has the discount automatically applied)

Instagram @yourfuturefit

Amanda Ryder

Registered Nutritional Therapist ~
Author of Feel good for Menopause

@amandarydernutrition
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In this episode I’m joined by Nicky Hambleton-Jones - stylist, author and former presenter of the hit Channel 4 makeover show 10 Years Younger. If you remember the transformations on that show, you’ll love hearing Nicky’s behind-the-scenes stories and how those makeovers helped women feel confident again.

We talk about why so many women start to feel invisible in midlife, how ageing affects our sense of identity, and how style can play a big part in rebuilding self-worth. Nicky shares practical midlife fashion advice, tips on wearing colour, and how to dress in a way that lifts your mood and helps you feel more visible and confident.

Nicky also opens up about what really happened when 10 Years Younger came to an end and how she rebuilt her confidence over time. Her new book Bolder Not Older is all about reclaiming style, energy and presence in your 40s, 50s and beyond - and this conversation is full of inspiring insights from it.

If you’re looking for midlife confidence tips, style inspiration, or a reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, this is a brilliant episode to listen to.

Amanda Ryder

Registered Nutritional Therapist ~
Author of Feel good for Menopause

@amandarydernutrition
hello@amandaryder.co.uk
www.amandaryder.co.uk

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In this episode, I'm joined by nutritional therapist Kirsten Humphries from Bare Biology and we unpack the truth about collagen supplements, fish oils, and how they impact your skin, joints, and overall health.

We explore the science and the hype behind both, how to choose quality products, and why clean, sustainably-sourced supplements can make such a difference in midlife.

Kirsten also shares her own health journey through burnout, anxiety, ADHD and long COVID, and explains the role that nutrition, omega-3s and collagen have played in her recovery.

Together we discuss:

• How to tell if a fish oil is worth buying
• EPA vs DHA - what those letters actually mean
• What areas of health these oils support
• What collagen really does for skin, joints and mood
• Why quality and consistency matter more than trends
• how much to take to really notice a difference
• The Bare Biology approach to sustainability and transparency

This is an empowering conversation for anyone who wants to invest wisely in their health and really understand if collagen and fish oil supplements are worth the bother.

This podcast is free to listen to, however, if you'd like to support the show you can always buy me a coffee, every cuppa makes such a difference :) Thank you

Links

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Amanda Ryder

Registered Nutritional Therapist ~
Author of Feel good for Menopause

@amandarydernutrition
hello@amandaryder.co.uk
www.amandaryder.co.uk