Season 8 of the Midlife & Beyond Podcast begins on Tuesday 11 August, bringing you warm, honest and sometimes moving conversations with women who have lived.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore everything from sobriety, strength and pelvic-floor health to late-diagnosed ADHD and autism, broken hearts, grandparenthood and wild new adventures.

In this short preview, I share a taste of what’s coming—along with news of a brand-new YouTube channel where you can watch the conversations and discover highlights from the podcast archive.

Put the kettle on, pull up a chair and join me for Season 8.

Neil Taylor helps families capture the stories, memories, and voices of their parents before it’s too late. After losing his own father to dementia, Neil realised how many stories had gone unrecorded – and how quickly voices and memories can fade.

In this conversation, we talk about ageing, grief, family connection, regret, memory, and why older people so often feel unseen. We also explore how understanding our parents’ lives more deeply can help us better understand ourselves.

A thoughtful and emotional conversation about storytelling, midlife, family history, and preserving the voices we love.You can find Neil and download his free question guides here:

Me and My Old Man

Why are women over 50 being overlooked at work? In this episode, Jo Blackwell and Celine Egan explore ageism, menopause, confidence, and why “second half women” may be among the most valuable hires.

Midlife parenting, letting go, and confidence. A thoughtful conversation on supporting adult children without holding them back, and rediscovering your own life beyond motherhood.You can find Randi here:https://www.randicrawfordcoaching.com/

And if this conversation resonates, my book Ageing Wonderfully Well: The Good News About Midlife and Growing Older explores many of these themes around identity, change, and what comes next:https://mybook.to/BOZjz

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