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Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
I'm Jo Clark, midlife mentor and coach, and this is your space for honest conversations about the changes that come with the second half of life. Menopause. Identity. Career. Relationships. Who we become next. Each week I share the lessons and strategies I've learned, alongside guest experts and everyday women with real stories to tell, because midlife isn't the end of the story. It's your chance to create a life you truly love.
Episodes
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
86. Menopause is a Second Spring with Dr Niamh Leonard
The symptoms of menopause and being overworked can often overlap, making it difficult for women to connect the dots early on. They may dismiss their exhaustion…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
85. Why We Need to Redefine Midlife with Jo Clark
The term ‘midlife’ can make many of us uncomfortable due to its negative connotations and societal expectations. Midlife is also a stage of life that is often…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
84. 3 Essential Strategies To Thrive in Midlife
There have been several common themes throughout the 84 episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast so far and in today’s solo episode I would like to share…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
83. Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of Midlife with Kirstin Bouse
The emotional rollercoaster of midlife can be like a tangled mess of wild emotions, ranging from ecstatic highs to abysmal lows and this can come as a huge…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
82. Lifestyle Choices and Health Outcomes for Longevity with Dr. Karen Coates
In this episode, we are introduced to Dr. Karen Coates, a leading holistic medical doctor and naturopathic physician. She shares insights on longevity…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
81. How to Navigate Midlife Body Changes and Intuitive Eating with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber
In episode 81, we'll be discussing a topic you may not have heard of before: intuitive eating. Our guest, Dr. Jen Salib Huber, is a registered dietitian and…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
80. Legacy in Lashes with Tania Jolley
When I think of today's guest, Tania Jolley, the words that come to mind include self-belief, intelligence, tenacity, courage, and determination. She is an…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
79. Revisiting Resolutions and Goal Setting with Jo Clark
Since the start of the year, how many women have managed to stick to their resolutions? There are several common hurdles in achieving goals, such as lack of…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
78. The Necessity of Personal Growth in Midlife with Jo Clark
Recently, at a networking conference for women in business, I spoke to women in their forties to mid-sixties who were going through multiple transitions and…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
77. Defying Expectations in Midlife with Kirstie Smolenski
Today I have the pleasure of introducing my good friend Kirstie Smolenski. She is a multifaceted woman juggling various roles and pursuing new educational…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
76. Overcoming Adversities in Midlife with Barb Mosslar
Step into the powerful story of Barb Mosslar, a woman who has risen above countless adversities throughout her life. Her journey is one of incredible…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
75. The Power of Micro-Habits: Small Steps, Big Changes with Jo Clark
Women in midlife are seeking a life full of energy, both now and into the future. We lead busy lives and often it can be hard to make time for healthy habits…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
74. Unravel Your Conditioning with Michelle Parsonage
For as long as this podcast has lived, I have dreamed of this show being a place where everyday women in this stage of life can also feel seen and heard. And…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
73. Radical Acceptance with Kat Finnerty
By the time you get to midlife, the majority, if not all women have gone through some sort of hardship, adversity and difficult times and Kat Finnerty has…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
72. 5 Strategies to Help with an Empty Nest with Jo Clark
In today’s solo episode I’m exploring big transitions, specifically when entering the empty nest stage. Every single major life stage or transition that your…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
71. Mothering in Midlife with Jane Jamieson
The redefining midlife podcast speaks to women, many of whom are mothers. Today I have Jane Bards, a dedicated psychologist, working in private practice, where…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
70. Strength in Community: Recapping Episode 48 with Jo Harvey
What happens when two women called Jo meet and chat for the Redefining Midlife Podcast? A wonderful and full of life conversation centred around the community!…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
69. Better Bone Health: Recapping Episode 46 with Professor Belinda Beck
The changes in hormones due to the menopause transition and getting older has a huge impact on bone health and osteopenia and osteoporosis are important topics…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
68. Word of the Year: Recapping Episode 19 with Jo Clark
It’s hard to believe 2024 is just around the corner and while we enjoy a break for the festive season, I invite you to a few recaps of popular episodes of the…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
67. Imperfectly Perfect Christmas’ for Midlife Women with Kirstin Bouse
In today's episode, we're delving into a topic that strikes a chord with many women—navigating the complexities of the festive season. Beyond the glittering…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
66. Confidence Over Compartmentalising with Bev Williams-Krause
Last week we were joined by the amazing Bev Williams-Krause and uncovered more stories that I thought possible. Little did I know at the time that we would be…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
65. Our Experiences are Never Wasted with Bev Williams-Krause
There is no doubt that by the time women reach midlife we have had our fair share of experiences. My guest today has gone through more than lots of women put…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
64. New Year Resolutions - How to Beat 5 Common Pitfalls and Succeed! with Jo Clark
We’re approaching the end of the year rapidly, and today I'm discussing how we can overcome five common pitfalls to succeed in 2024. Let's examine our…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
63. Utilising Our Wisdom in Midlife with Belinda Joyce
Belinda Joyce is thinking outside the box and creating new and exciting career opportunities in midlife. As a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, mother…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
62. Gorgeous Inside and Out with Aims Watts
One of the things I love most about each passing year is the amazing people who come into my life for the very first time. Today’s guest is one of those very…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
61. The Path to a Fulfilling Second Half with Jo Clark
Today is a personal episode about what redefining your life means and my path from the past to my life now. Specifically about my work life now in comparison…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
60. Migraines in Midlife with Professor Anne MacGregor
Recently I’d suffered the effects of many months of ongoing frequent and severe migraines and believed it was a result of chronic sinusitis. Yet, through…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
59. Midlife by Design with Tracy Harris
You are about to meet a very special person in my own midlife journey who I met a number of years ago and who I felt an instant alignment with. Tracy Harris is…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
58. Pelvic Floor and Physiotherapy for Midlife with Christina Machray
Today on the podcast, we'll be talking about a topic that is rarely discussed openly, often seen as a taboo subject. Yet, it's a life altering health issue…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
57. More than a Hobby with Rosie Gaul
My special guest today is the very talented Rosie Gore from Rosie Cakes. Rosie and I have been friends for the past two years and we met through our business…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
56. Relearning and Restoring Ourselves in Midlife with Dr Peta Wright
Our guest on the podcast today is Dr Peta Wright. She is a highly qualified and well respected gynaecologist and founder of Vera Women's Wellness. Dr Peta…
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55. Celebrating 55 Episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast
This episode is like no other that I've ever recorded. Today, we celebrate episode 55 to coincide with a number of years I've had on this earth. We had a group…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
54. Strong and Beyond: Recapping Episodes 26 and 20.
This week we’re revisiting the final two most downloaded episodes of the Redefining Midlife Podcast. I’d love to welcome back Letetia Berthelsen from Episode…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
53. Just a Girl from Dubbo with Sally Oulton
In this episode of the Redefining Midlife Podcast, we sit down with the extraordinary Sally Oulton, a woman whose life story reads a bit like a Hollywood…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
52. Writing Books in Midlife: Recapping Episodes 18 and 33
There’s something special about 55. It happens to be my birthday number this year and it also has a great feel to it. Last week we revisited the most…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
51. Optimal Brain Health and Wellbeing with Ellice De Giovanni
Ellice De Giovanni lives, learns, and teaches alongside her motto of simplify to magnify. She believes the brain is the master switch for our health and…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
50. Highlighting Perimenopause. Puberty in Reverse with Jo Clark
The Redefining Midlife Podcast is reaching a big milestone today, with 50 episodes to celebrate. Given 90% of podcasts don’t even get past three episodes and a…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
49. Styling for You in Midlife with Sonya Choi La Rosa
Were you asked the question, what do you want to be when you grow up? Maybe your answer changed on the daily, there generally isn’t a one size fits all, wake…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
48. Strength in Community with Jo Harvey
What happens when two women called Jo meet and chat for the Redefining Midlife Podcast? A wonderful and full of life conversation centred around the community!…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
47. Money, Mindset and Midlife with Clare Wood
My guest today laughs about being a bit of a maths dork, when in reality it’s served her brilliantly as she now wears the maths hat proudly with many others…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
46. Better Bone Health with Professor Belinda Beck
The changes in hormones due to the menopause transition and getting older has a huge impact on bone health and osteopenia and osteoporosis are important topics…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
45. Wanting More than Okay with Jo Clark
As women in midlife, we all have a unique life story. A few years ago, my life was quite different and on the outside, I seemed just fine. But in reality, I…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
44. Intergenerational Shifts with Alena Turley
When I introduce Alena for this week's episode, I explain she is an amazing everyday woman who is doing extraordinary things, and this conversation has only…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
43. Better Brains in Midlife (the Neuroscience) with Dr Sarah McKay
The menopause transition can give a smorgasbord of brain-based symptoms that, for some women, can be debilitating. On the podcast today we’re going to find out…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
42. Midlife Career Shifts - The Pathway To Reinvention with Kim Adams
My guest today is Kim Adams. She exemplifies how our life can have twists and turns, yet still provide us with ample opportunities which are still left to…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
41. Mood Swings and Midlife with Jo Clark
The other morning when I woke up, I knew something didn’t feel quite right. It had been a while since I’d felt that low so it took me by surprise to the point…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
40. The Road to Children with Meg Parkinson
Deciding if or when to have a baby is a big decision for most women. With so many layers attached, there's no black or white answer, and every single woman…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
39. Mindset in Midlife with Jess Soto-Ramirez
Our guest today is Jess Soto-Ramirez and this conversation sparkles with enthusiasm, inspiration and a genuine edge that shines through. Jess has realised over…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
38. Rise and Shine with Jada de Goey Teatino-Climaco
The early bird catches the worm, or so they say. Do you have an early morning ritual, or have you always been a night owl? Our guest today has had her fair…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
37. Living Our Best Long Life Era with Marla Letizia
Our guest on the Podcast today brings a certain energy, passion and purpose to your ears. Marla Letizia, or Nanny Buddy as she is known to her fans, is 70…
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36. Goals and Dreams in Midlife with Jo Clark
Goals and dreams are paramount as we enter into our forties and fifties because it can be far too easy to lose sight of what really matters. Goals and dreams…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
35. Unhurried Living with Gabi Haberer
In a chaotic and often contentious world, crafting a place of rest and peace for ourselves and our families is more important now than ever before. With an…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
34. The Benefits of Dry Body Brushing with Beck Jakstas
As we move into our midlife years, Bec Jakstas believes it’s important not to do too much and as you will hear in today’s episode over the years she has…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
33. From Humble Beginnings with Jo Clark and Vanya Insull
I joke in this episode that my guest is like the next Donna Hay, albeit the New Zealand version. And I really do believe that to be true. Jokes aside, it is an…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
32. Transferring Skills in Midlife with Jo Clark and Peta Borg
I am continually surprised at how much I gain within every single conversation each week for the Podcast. I already believe with every essence that the…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
31. Non-diet Nutrition with Jo Clark and Megan Martin
Our daily choices can have a huge influence on the way we experience and redefine midlife. Today’s guest, Megan Martin, is a university qualified nutritionist…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
30. We Can't Be What We Can't See with Jo Clark
Over the years, in this whirlwind of life, many of us have lost touch with who we really are. I know that was definitely my story and the story of so many…
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark29. A Certain Type of Woman with Nikki Parkinson
Beauty standards when it comes to media have been a controversial topic of discussion for decades. The representation of a certain type of woman has been…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
28. Wealth and Worthiness with Emma Lagerlow
Within midlife a lot of us are looking to find more worth as a human and shed previous identities we carry through our lives and today’s guest is no different…
- Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
27. Yalari Education and Changing the World with Llew Mullins
It takes a whole community to educate children who prosper in their life and education is the key to closing the gap. And today’s guest has an inspirational…