Juliet Mayhew is back — and this time, we’re getting a little cheeky.

The Real Housewives of London star returns to The Iconic Midlife for a very British game of “Posh or Tosh?” — where Roxy gives Juliet a series of questionable social behaviors, friendship dilemmas and Housewives-worthy situations, and Juliet has to decide: perfectly posh… or absolute tosh?

We’re talking frenemies, keeping receipts, cosmetic secrets, red-carpet etiquette, telling uncomfortable truths on camera, marriage, ambition — and yes, even social climbing.

And Juliet definitely has opinions.

If you haven’t heard Roxy’s full conversation with Juliet yet, download Tuesday’s episode, where they get candid about The Real Housewives of London, reinventing yourself at 49, marriage and motherhood, being misunderstood, returning to performing and why women don’t need permission to decide it’s finally their turn.

Download this episode, subscribe to The Iconic Midlife, and follow the show so you never miss a new conversation or game. And if Juliet’s answers make you laugh — or you strongly disagree with one of them — send the episode to a friend and see whether she thinks it’s posh or tosh.

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In this episode: Juliet Mayhew • The Real Housewives of London • Posh or Tosh • Housewives • female friendship • frenemies • social climbing • midlife • marriage • reality TV • London society

What happens when you’ve spent years being a wife, a mother, and everything everyone else needed you to be — and suddenly decide it’s your turn?

This week, Roxy sits down with Juliet Mayhew, star of The Real Housewives of London, for a conversation that goes far beyond reality TV.

At 49, Juliet is stepping into one of her most public chapters yet. She opens up about rediscovering herself as her children grow up, returning to her roots as a performer, and what reinvention looks like when you’re doing it in front of an audience that has plenty of opinions about who you are.

Juliet also gets candid about marriage and how a long-term relationship evolves when you evolve, being misunderstood and judged by other women, navigating friendship in midlife, her Australian roots and life in London, and what becoming a Real Housewife has taught her about herself.

Plus, we get into a question so many women wrestle with in midlife: Why do we wait for permission to make it our turn?

And come back this Thursday when Juliet returns to The Iconic Midlife for a very British game of “Posh or Tosh?” Roxy puts her on the spot with questionable social behavior, friendship etiquette, red-carpet politics and a little Housewives shade. You’ll definitely want to hear which ones Juliet declares perfectly posh — and which are absolute tosh.

Download this episode and subscribe to The Iconic Midlife so you don’t miss Juliet’s “Posh or Tosh?” game this Thursday. And if this conversation reminds you of a woman who needs to hear that it’s not too late to make it her turn, send it to her.

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What’s your parenting hill to die on—and what are you willing to let go?

Dr. Siggie Cohen is back for a game of “Parenting Hill to Die On,” where Roxy throws her a series of everyday parenting dilemmas and Dr. Siggie has to decide: is this a battle worth fighting, or one parents should simply let go?

From kids refusing to wear a coat and quitting activities to bad grades, swear words, smartphones, and saying no to Grandma’s hug, Dr. Siggie weighs in on when parents should hold the line—and when giving kids autonomy matters more.

Along the way, she explains why not every uncomfortable parenting moment requires intervention, why some boundaries are non-negotiable, and how knowing which battles matter can help us raise more independent, resilient kids.

And yes, there are a few answers that might surprise you.

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What’s YOUR parenting hill to die on? Tell us.

Has gentle parenting gone too far?

Dr. Siggie Cohen thinks somewhere along the way, gentle parenting started getting confused with permissive parenting—and in our effort to raise emotionally aware kids, some parents have become afraid to actually parent.

In this episode of The Iconic Midlife, Roxy sits down with renowned child development specialist and parenting expert Dr. Siggie Cohen for a candid conversation about raising resilient, emotionally secure kids without losing boundaries, authority—or yourself in the process.

Dr. Siggie explains why validation doesn’t mean accommodation, why parents don’t need to fix every uncomfortable feeling, and why allowing kids to experience frustration, boredom and disappointment can actually help build the emotional muscles they’ll need later in life.

They also get into parental guilt, screens and technology, what modern parenting may have overcorrected, and how to stay connected to your child while still being the person in charge. Roxy also opens up about navigating grief with her daughter after losing her father, and Dr. Siggie shares how parents can make space for difficult conversations about death and loss even while processing their own emotions.

Because your child can have big feelings about a boundary—and the boundary can still stand.

In this episode:

• When gentle parenting crosses into permissive parenting
• Why validation does not mean accommodation
• How to hold boundaries without dismissing your child’s feelings
• Why frustration and discomfort are essential to building resilience
• The difference between supporting your child and fixing everything for them
• What to do when your child says, “I’m bored”
• Screens, technology and creating realistic family rules
• Parenting through guilt and the pressure to get everything “right”
• Talking to children about death, grief and difficult emotions
• Why being an emotionally connected parent doesn’t mean giving up your authority

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What happens when a legendary fashion designer weighs in on today's biggest style debates?

In this bonus game episode of The Iconic Midlife, fashion icon Cynthia Rowley plays Runway or Run Away?—sharing her unfiltered takes on fashion trends, style "rules," and the looks she'd happily embrace...or leave behind.

From sequins before noon to visible bra straps, flats vs. heels, and the idea of "dressing your age," Cynthia proves that confidence and curiosity will always be more fashionable than following someone else's rules.

Whether you're a lifelong fashion lover or simply looking for permission to wear what makes you feel amazing, this fun, fast-paced episode is full of laughs, surprises, and timeless style wisdom.

🎙️ Enjoyed this bonus episode? Be sure to listen to my full conversation with Cynthia Rowley for even more insights on creativity, reinvention, confidence, and building an iconic life on your own terms.

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What happens when Michael Allio doesn’t get time to overthink the answer?

In this bonus episode of The Iconic Midlife, Michael plays our Fill in the Blank game—and the answers get personal fast.

We talk about grief, fatherhood, healing, vulnerability, love, legacy, and the next chapter he’s stepping into now.

Michael finishes sentences like:

Grief taught me…

My son has made me a better…

I knew I was healing when…

The biggest misconception about moving forward after loss is…

The next chapter of my life will be…

The result is a revealing, heartfelt look at the man behind the story—and some of his most candid answers yet.

If you listened to Michael’s full episode, this is the perfect companion conversation. And if you haven’t heard it yet, go back and listen to our full interview where we dive deeper into losing his wife, raising his son, rebuilding his life, finding purpose through Where the Wild Heart Grows, and opening his heart to love again.

Listen now, then send this episode to someone who believes the best chapters can still be ahead.

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What if the secret to timeless style has nothing to do with following trends?

This week on The Iconic Midlife, I'm joined by legendary fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, whose career has spanned more than four decades and over 100 runway shows. But this conversation goes far beyond fashion.

We dive into why women over 40 should stop dressing for trends, how confidence evolves with age, the power of reinvention, and what it really takes to stay creatively relevant in an ever-changing world.

Cynthia also shares behind-the-scenes stories from dressing Hollywood's biggest stars, including a hilarious first meeting with Katy Perry, her philosophy on personal style, and why curiosity—not trends—is the key to looking and feeling your best.

Whether you're reinventing your wardrobe, your career, or your next chapter, this episode is a reminder that your style should reflect who you are—not what's trending.

• Why there is no "right" trend to follow

• How personal style changes—and improves—in midlife

• Staying creatively relevant after more than 40 years in fashion

• Why women should stop saying, "I can't wear that."

• Building an enduring brand without chasing trends

• The difference between reinvention and constant evolution

• What working alongside her daughter, Kit Keenan, has taught her

• Behind-the-scenes stories from dressing celebrities

• The unforgettable first time she met Katy Perry

• The fashion "rules" women over 40 should completely ignore

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Because midlife isn't the beginning of the end...

It's the beginning of your most iconic chapter yet.

Michael Allio has lived through the kind of loss that changes everything.

After losing his wife to cancer, the former Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star suddenly found himself navigating grief, single fatherhood, and the impossible task of helping his young son process emotions he was still trying to understand himself.

What came next was a complete rebuilding of his life.

In this deeply personal conversation, Michael opens up about what grief taught him, how fatherhood changed him, why vulnerability became a strength, and how bedtime stories he created for his son eventually became his beautifully illustrated children’s book, Where the Wild Heart Grows.

We also talk about what it means to move forward without leaving the past behind, how his definition of success has changed, the pressure men feel to stay strong, and what it takes to allow joy — and love — back into your life after unimaginable loss.

And now, as Michael steps into yet another new chapter with his recent engagement, this conversation feels especially poignant: proof that grief and hope can coexist, and that sometimes the life you never planned becomes the one that teaches you the most.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Losing his wife and becoming a single father
• Helping his son navigate grief and big emotions
• The surprising origin of Where the Wild Heart Grows
• Why storytelling became a powerful parenting tool
• What people misunderstand about grief
• Vulnerability, masculinity, and emotional healing
• How loss completely changed his definition of success
• Allowing yourself to experience joy again
• Opening your heart to love after loss
• The legacy he hopes to leave for his son

If you’ve ever had to rebuild after loss, heartbreak, or a life chapter you never saw coming, this conversation is for you.

Listen now and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it.

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Michael is coming back for our Fill in the Blank game, and some of his answers get personal.

Grief taught me…

My son has made me a better…

I knew I was healing when…

The next chapter of my life will be…

That bonus game episode drops Thursday, so make sure you’re subscribed.

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