Menopause, hormones, and women’s health are often misunderstood. In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Magic, author of The Empowered Woman. We talk about perimenopause, post-menopause, the limits of modern wellness advice, and why this stage of life can be a powerful turning point for women over 50.

Why diets fail women over 50 and what actually works instead. A practical, empowering conversation about food, energy, inflammation, and sustainable health in midlife.Connect with Sue Ellar here: https://sueellar.com/

Planning for ageing, dementia, and independence. A practical, honest conversation about caring for parents, early warning signs, and preparing for later life.Connect with Vicki on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgingOnYourTerms

Flourishing as we age means letting go of identity, ambition, and constant doing. In this conversation, Jo Blackwell and Laura Davis explore ageing, creativity, illness, and how slowing down can lead to greater freedom, joy, and meaning after 60. Find Laura here: https://lauradavis.net/And her book, The Burning Light of Two Stars can be found on Amazon

Is it possible to start a successful business after 50?

In this episode, Jo Blackwell speaks with Janis Doherty, who launched a creative venture in her late fifties after breast cancer and the pandemic prompted her to rethink what came next. What began as a small experiment making garden gnomes has grown into a thriving local business running creative events across her community. Gnome and Garden

A conversation about midlife reinvention, creativity after 50, and why it’s never too late to start something new.

In this reflective episode, Jo Blackwell shares 10 things she quit after 60 that made life calmer, lighter and happier. From letting go of constant usefulness and external validation to trusting intuition and releasing the need to control everything, this conversation explores the quiet freedom that often arrives in later life.

If you’re navigating midlife, ageing, identity shifts or life after 50, this episode offers perspective on why letting go may be one of the most powerful changes we can make.

In this episode, Jo Blackwell talks with marketing mentor Kaye King, who trained as a swimming instructor at age 61. They discuss learning new skills later in life, overcoming self-doubt, the benefits of open-water swimming, and why it’s never too late to start something new.

When the world feels chaotic, our instinct is often to rush in and try to fix everything. But what if the most powerful role we can play is simply to remain steady?

In this reflective episode, Jo Blackwell shares the story of a ship caught in a storm and the lighthouse that guided it home, exploring how calm wisdom, emotional regulation, and quiet leadership can help us support others without losing our own peace.