Magnificent Midlife is an online community for fabulous (and often feisty) women 40+. There's a book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond and a podcast, Magnificent Midlife, too. We're changing the narrative around women and age, challenging negative stereotypes of older women and changing perceptions, both society's and our own. We help women crush limiting beliefs and find clarity, direction and purpose in the next stage of life. We believe beauty if ageless and we just get better the older we get. We embrace a magnificent midlife and beyond! Many of our videos feature Rachel Lankester the founder of Magnificent Midlife and our sister magazine site The Mutton Club.
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Trying to change your job in midlife is a challenge. And that’s often because of ageism. And often it’s ageism through the back door.
On this podcast I’m joined by Lucy Standing, co-founder of Brave Starts and author of the great book Age Against the Machine. With a background in recruitment and psychology, Lucy brings a clear-eyed view of what’s really happening in the world of work - and why so many people over 50 feel shut out of it.
We talk about why retirement is a relatively modern idea that no longer fits longer lives, how ageism quietly operates inside hiring systems and why CVs and interviews are far less useful than we think.
We also get deep into what actually helps - from community and shared action to rethinking how we define value, contribution and success at this stage of life.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbH2v...
#midlife #midlifecareer #careerchange #ageism #olderworkers
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New podcast episode 🎙️
What does modern grandparenting really look like today?
In this episode of the Magnificent Midlife Podcast, I speak with DeeDee Moore about why this role is more complex - and emotionally loaded - than ever before.
One idea stayed with me: when a grandchild arrives, you’re not the coach - you’re a player on the team. And the parents are in charge.
We talk about boundaries, family dynamics, common missteps and how grandparents can support the whole family.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd74g...
#grandparenting #modernfamilies #midlifewomen #familydynamics #parentingadvice
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New podcast episode 🎙️
What happens when burnout and perimenopause quietly collide?
In this episode of the Magnificent Midlife Podcast, Vijay Bassi Reed shares how midlife disruption became a reset - from senior corporate life to personal trainer, nutrition coach and competitive HYROX racer.
She also names something many women recognise: the “f*ckit 50s” - that moment when you stop living by everyone else’s expectations.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3-kc...
#midlife #midlifewomen #menopause #midlifefitness #burnoutrecovery
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Checkout our new podcast with Vijay Bassi Reed on getting stronger in midlife!
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New podcast episode🎙️
What does fibromyalgia really look like in women’s lives?
Fibromyalgia is so often misunderstood, minimised or brushed aside - and yet it affects many women in midlife. I’ve been wanting to explore this topic for ages on the podcast and I’m delighted to finally do so with someone who brings both deep expertise and lived experience.
Tami Stackelhouse is an award-winning author, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute, and executive producer of the documentary Invisible.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XLg6...
#fibromyalgia #fibromyalgiaawareness #midlifewomen
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New podcast episode! 🎙️
How is tech changing the way we age? I’m thrilled to welcome back AgeTech evangelist Keren Etkin to explore how innovation is reshaping health, caregiving, digital literacy, scams, robotics & more. A glimpse into the future of ageing for us all.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQbeE...
#AgeTech #MidlifeMatters #WomenAndAgeing #FutureOfAgeing
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New podcast episode! 🎙️
Bestselling author and comedian Alison Larkin joins Rachel for a funny, heartfelt chat about love, loss, creativity, and finding humour in life’s toughest moments. 💫
A beautiful reminder that even through grief, we can find connection, clarity, and joy.
Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crKSz...
#MagnificentMidlifePodcast #AlisonLarkin #MidlifeWomen #GriefAndHealing #ComedyAndGrief #FindingJoy #HealingThroughHumour #WomenWriters #MidlifeWisdom
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🎙️ New Episode Alert!
This one’s special - not a re-release! Rachel wraps up the Menopause Matters Season with the brilliant Tania Elfersy, unpacking the hype, misinformation, and marketing shaping today’s menopause conversation.
Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/NaqybxoONX8?si=faBDF...
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🎧 Menopause Matters is back with the brilliant Karen Newby!
Discover how food can be powerful medicine for perimenopause and beyond - easing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and sleeplessness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beJMd...
#MenopauseMatters #KarenNewby #MagnificentMidlife #MenopauseNutrition #MidlifeWomen #ThrivingInMidlife
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🎧 New Podcast Episode!
“Menopause Matters: Staying Fit & Thriving with Tania Dalton (Re-release)” is live now. Tap to listen and let’s own this midlife together!
https://youtu.be/RHp-EXuGxq0?si=1c_C8...
#MenopauseMatters #MidlifeWomen #MagnificentMidlife #PositiveAgeing #TaniaDalton #HealthyAgeing #MenopauseSupport #MidlifeReinvention #MenopausePodcast #PerimenopauseSupport #ThrivingInMidlife
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