Episodes

Sam Palmer's Guide to the Marathon of Midlife
EPISODE DESCRIPTION Today we are talking to Sam Palmer, menopause fitness expert and founder of the Midlife Makeover. A veteran of the menopause industry, Sam is a leading voice on exercise, wellbeing and personal growth for midlife women. Having trained as a fitness coach, Sam is a massive advocate that exercise and midlife can greatly […]

Sinitta's Stories of Adoption, Fame, Midlife, and Everything In Between
EPISODE DESCRIPTION In today’s episode of Unpause the Menopause, we’re joined by the legendary 1980s icon, Sinitta! Known for hits like So Macho and Toy Boy, Sinitta captured hearts worldwide and became a beloved personality on shows like The X Factor and Loose Women. Sinitta shares her journey through perimenopause and her mission to inspire women in […]

Midlife Unscripted: Leanne Stott on Menopause, Acting and, Embracing Change
Show Notes: In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Leanne Stott—actor, presenter, and comedian. Leanne joins us to share her inspiring journey of navigating a successful career in entertainment while embracing the changes that come with midlife. With a versatile career that spans film, stage, and television, Leanne’s a skilled […]

From Plate to Performance: Building Healthy Habits with Manisha Morgan
Manisha Morgan, a qualified nutritionist and mid-life influencer, shares her journey through menopause and her transition to a career in nutrition. She addresses the rise of chronic illnesses and obesity and the need for a holistic approach to health. Manisha highlights the significance of mindset and changing the narrative around weight loss. She provides insights […]

Why There’s Life To Be Had After Midlife With Katie Isles
Today’s guest on Unpause the Metapause is Katie Isles, who perfectly embodies the phrase ageing not fading. As an embracer of change, aged 40, Katie took a bold leap and transitioned her career in business and languages to become a model and presenter. She went on to grace TV ads and brochures, working with some […]

A Midlife Model's Mantra: How Rachel Peru Found Confidence At 46
In today’s episode, we ask Rachel Peru what “free to be” means to her. After spending her early adult life wondering “is this it?!”, Rachel dedicated her 40s to embodying one word – “brave”. And nothing is quite braver than starting to model swimsuits and lingerie at 46! Aside from taking the modelling world […]

Emily Barclay – Your Perigodmother
Emily Barclay was training for and taking part in triathlons and iron man competitions when she was suddenly struck by debilitating fatigue, seemingly out of nowhere. She had no idea what had hit her and caused such a dramatic change in her physical (and consequently mental) capabilities and being. So she set about getting to […]