In the last episode of this season I am reflecting on how I am following my own advice relating to self care.

I will discuss:

• what I have learnt through this first season
• why I am taking a break
• why walking my talk is powerful

I can't wait to be back for season 2 in the future.

About Maria:

Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.

Reach out to Maria on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==

In this week's episode I want to talk about 'The Change'. When I first started the podcast I didn't think I would talk about perimenopause or the menopause but through the conversations I have had on the podcast I realise that 'change' is an important part of midlife.

Hear me talk about:

• why it's important to talk about the menopause
• the common thread between all of the women I have spoken to
• why my motivation is high to share this

About Maria:

Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.

Reach out to Maria on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==

In this week's episode I speak to Cassandra Andrews, Freedom & Clarity Coach for men 40+.

• why motivation is the golden thread
• the responsibilities that occur when you have ageing parents
• the role of men in midlife
• why Cassandra's motto 'Oars Up' is so important

About Cassandra:

Cassandra is on a mission to help men 40+ find the emotional and physical freedom they crave. She works with high achieving men who were raised believing masculinity meant being emotionally strong and never showing their emotions for fear of being seen as weak.

Cassandra is part of an elite group of international professionals, trained as a Master Practitioner in both Neuro Linguistic Programming and Timeline Therapy. She’s also highly experienced in Motivational Maps®, the world's only accurate diagnostic to measure motivation and has a global academy, training individuals in the tool.

Her work takes her across the UK and US where her clients include Harvard University, top CEOs of well-known brands, and founders of multi-million-pound businesses.

Cassandra is a self-confessed podcast junkie, consuming everything she can on mindset and motivation. More recently she can be found swigging Earl Grey tea in her beach hut whilst ferociously scribbling down thoughts for her forthcoming book. She is motivated by freedom and autonomy and making a difference.

About Maria:

Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.

Reach out to Maria on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==

In this week's episode I am considering the inner child and mindfulness.

I cover:

• what is mindfulness?
• how we can let our inner child out more
• why might someone find it difficult to let their inner child out

I encourage you to be curious as to how you can enjoy spending time with your inner child. Maybe you'll look at the swings in the park differently next time you pass them.

About Maria:

Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.

Reach out to Maria on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==

Following recovery from breast cancer Alli found the onset of menopause heightened her stress in the workplace. She resigned and decided to become a menopause coach for women in senior management.

We discuss:

• how to fill yourself up
• creating nurturing networks
• how to communicate your symptoms
• taking control of your symptoms

About Alli Noel MSc

With over 20 years of experience in the Charity sector, primarily in Strategic and Senior Operations roles, Allison is an effective advocate for individual rights and improved outcomes. She has consistently focused on delivering impactful services and managing teams to ensure quality and effective development. Drawing on her academic background in Biochemistry and Information Management, she founded MenoMorphose, a menopause coaching business dedicated to helping women in senior management fulfil their potential and live their best lives.

About Maria:

Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.

Reach out to Maria on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==

In this week's episode I am exploring the case of the disappearing glasses. I know you know what I mean. How many times have you lost your glasses during menopause? Or even something else that should be easily findable. Let me talk you through why hormones can be to blame during mid life and hear a tip from my hairdresser about where NOT to leave your glasses.

About Maria:

Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.

Reach out to Maria on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==

In this week's episode I am talking to Emma Benyon, motherhood coach and self care expert, all about parenting and being kind to yourself.

Hear us discuss:

• the journey we go on as a parent
• parenting in midlife
• how we can lose ourself
• why being kinder to ourselves is the key

Whether you are raising younger children or have an empty nest this episode will resonate with you.

About Emma Benyon:

Emma Benyon is a motherhood coach and self care expert and educator, supporting busy mums who are juggling the school run with a job and building a business with the tools to be less overwhelmed and have more balance, energy and clarity.

Emma is mum to a six year old and a qualified NLP, mBIT and Practical Magic Coach and full time educator in post 16 education. She is the editor of Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums and host of the Self Care and Motherhood Edit podcast. Her passion is to support busy mums to have more time and energy for the all the things they enjoy and to have the tools to support and nurture themselves.

You can find Emma here:

Website - www.Emmabenyoncoaching.co.uk

Instagram - @emmabenyon.coach

Facebook - @emmabenyon.coach

Podcast - Self Care and Motherhood Edit

About Maria:

Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.

Reach out to Maria on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==

When we speak about midlife we talk about change and transition. Do we underestimate the transition. How do we begin to manage our daily lives and our goals. Do you believe that the second spring is coming for you? How can you begin to imagine the future you want?

About Maria:

Maria, a retired nurse, now works with women in midlife to support them fulfil their goals and understand what they truly want from their midlife. Through a mixture of coaching and mentoring Maria supports you closer to your ideal midlife design.

Reach out to Maria on:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-richardson-83707bb2/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariarichardsoncoaching?igsh=MWZheWJtcTdkd3I0MQ==