Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
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The Redefining Midlife Podcast challenges outdated stereotypes and redefines what it means to be a midlife woman. Jo Clark interviews health and wellness experts who discuss how to live well now and into the future and chats to incredible everyday women who are redefining how midlife can look, with her thoughts alongside. Join us to help redefine midlife for women.
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
2w ago
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 clarity, accountability, and fear of failure. In today’s short solo episode, I’m breaking those goals into actionable steps, and focusing on progress over perfection to achieve success. Listen in as I discuss:
Research that suggests a small percent of people don’t follow through with resolutions from the start of the year.
Unintentional reasons why we sabotage our goals.
Lack of clarity and specificity when defining what we want to a ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
2w ago
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 feeling unprepared. They realised they had lost a sense of self and hadn't thought about what they wanted this stage of life to be like. As someone who has experienced this, I know how overwhelming it can be. That's why investing in personal development is necessary, not just a luxury, especially for women in midlife. Let's explore five reasons why and address common barriers that may hold you back from exploring this further. In this epis ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
2w ago
Today I have the pleasure of introducing my good friend Kirstie Smolenski. She is a multifaceted woman juggling various roles and pursuing new educational endeavours at 56. Her journey emphasises the importance of taking action, embracing change, and seizing opportunities for personal growth and reinvention. As you’ll hear in our chat, Kirstie continues to defy the expectations around her, so listen in as we chat about:
Reminiscing about how she was actually one of the shyest kids you could ever come across and how different that is today.
How she has stood firm in her professional career ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
2w ago
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. In today’s episode we’re diving into the fascinating world of habits, in particular, micro-habits. I can honestly say for me, adding micro-habits into my day over time changed my life and it's changing the lives of the women that I coach and mentor. Listen in to this short episode as I share what has worked and why and talk about:
Understanding that health is built on numerous small decisions daily.
Definitions and impact of micro-ha ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
1M ago
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 today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Michelle Parsonage, who also has a podcast very similar to this one. Like most of us, Michelle doesn't think that her past or her present is particularly interesting or important. That's not the case at all. As a listener, you might hear parts of Michelle's background story and find that they might be similar to yours. Listen in as we chat about:
How she found her wings and never looked ba ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
2M ago
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 certainly had her fair share. When she was diagnosed with MS at 24 and given a prognosis that she would be wheelchair-bound by 40 she refused to let her disease define her. Against all odds, Kat managed to cure her "incurable" disease and that is only part of her story. Listen as I chat with Kat about:
Being the eldest of 5 children in a somewhat chaotic small space and how experiencing grief has shaped her journey.
The interesting and s ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
2M ago
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 child enters also means that you have one as well. I've experienced them all firsthand, so I know that they can be incredibly difficult and emotional. Tune in as I share my understanding about how your life can feel like it's suddenly turned upside down and chat about five strategies including:
Exploring or revisiting hobbies and interests. Creative activities such as visual arts, writing, dancing, joining a book club or gardening group ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
2M ago
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 she employs a holistic and neuroaffirming approach to therapy. Her therapeutic style combines evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of individual needs, fostering personal growth and resilience. Jane has completed additional study in perinatal psychology and is a Circle of Security Parenting facilitator. Jane considers her role as ‘Mum’ to be the most important, challenging, and fulfilling aspect of her life. Navigating the ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
2M ago
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 she employs a holistic and neuroaffirming approach to therapy. Her therapeutic style combines evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of individual needs, fostering personal growth and resilience. Jane has completed additional study in perinatal psychology and is a Circle of Security Parenting facilitator. Jane considers her role as ‘Mum’ to be the most important, challenging, and fulfilling aspect of her life. Navigating the ..read more
Redefining Midlife with Jo Clark
3M ago
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 to consider. It's crucial then that women become proactive and protect their bones more because they're four times more likely to get bone disease than men. And being proactive starts with learning more about bone health. I'm beyond thrilled to have one of the world's leading researchers in this area on the podcast. Belinda Beck is a Professor of Exercise Science at Griffith University (Gold Coast, QLD) and the Menzies Health Institute ..read more