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This week on The 40 Plus Life, we’re joined by the incredibly inspiring Lavina Mehta MBE—fitness expert, author, and the powerhouse behind the “exercise snacking” movement that’s changing how women approach health in midlife.

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have time to work out, this episode is about to completely reframe everything.

Lavina shares her journey from a self-confessed non-exerciser to one of the UK’s leading voices in midlife wellbeing—proving it’s never too late to start. We dive into the simple, science-backed habits that can transform your energy, mood, and long-term health… without needing hours in the gym.

From squats while the kettle boils to breathwork that calms your nervous system in under a minute, this conversation is packed with practical tools you can start using immediately.

We talk about:

• The truth about “exercise snacking” and why short bursts can be just as effective as long workouts
• Strength training in midlife—and why it’s essential for your body and brain
• The surprising power of balance (and what it says about your long-term health)
• Managing stress, anxiety, and sleep with simple breathwork techniques
• The impact of nature, movement, and social connection on overall wellbeing
• Rediscovering joy, confidence, and even new passions in your 40s and beyond

Lavina’s energy is infectious, her advice is refreshingly realistic, and her message is clear: you don’t need more time—you just need a new approach.

✨ Expect practical tips, powerful mindset shifts, and a whole lot of motivation to start feeling good—right now.

🎧 This episode might just change the way you think about fitness forever.

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Welcome to the very first episode of The 40 Plus Life—and what a way to kick things off.

Joining us is the brilliantly funny and refreshingly honest Jayne Sharpe, the Instagram and TikTok comedian who’s become the unfiltered voice of midlife women everywhere. If you’ve ever laughed (or winced) at the realities of perimenopause, chances are you’ve already met her iconic characters—turning hot flushes, brain fog, and “arm knees” into comedy gold.

But this conversation goes far beyond the laughs.

Jayne opens up about navigating her 40s through big life changes—marriage, motherhood, identity—and the unexpected freedom that comes with finally not caring what everyone else thinks. We dive into the chaos and comedy of perimenopause, the symptoms no one warned us about (hello, forgetting the word for window), and how humour is helping women feel seen, understood, and far less alone.

We also get real about:

• The moment her content went viral—and the overwhelming response from women (and men) worldwide
• The surprising mental load of brain fog and why it can knock your confidence
• HRT, sleep struggles, and the small changes that can completely transform how you feel
• Sobriety, social media burnout, and learning to switch off in a world that never stops scrolling
• Why midlife might actually be your most confident, authentic era yet

Honest, hilarious, and deeply relatable, this episode is a reminder that midlife isn’t something to endure—it’s something to redefine.

🎧 Expect laughter, truth bombs, and plenty of “that is SO me” moments.

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Welcome to The 40 Plus Life Podcast, where nothing is off-limits and everything is real. Hosted by Katy Pullinger, this is your space for honest, unfiltered conversations about the beautifully complicated years that come after 40 — the ones that shape, challenge, and ultimately redefine us.

From unexpected diagnoses and heartbreak to rediscovery, confidence, and bold new beginnings, these are the stories we don’t hear enough about — but need to. You’ll hear from inspiring women, expert voices, and those who’ve lived through life’s biggest curveballs and come out stronger, wiser, and unapologetically themselves.

We’re talking hormones, health, relationships, grief, reinvention, style, and everything in between — with plenty of laughter and real talk along the way. Because midlife isn’t about fading out… it’s about stepping into something even more wonderful.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, starting over, or simply wondering what’s next — you belong here.

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