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Midlife UnlimitedHow to be Honest in Midlife with Guest Susanna ReayJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textI don't often "do" days, but there's a day allotted to April 30th - the day this episode airs - that piqued my interest. It's National Honesty Day.Which made me think of the seeming battle cry flooding my socials - that Midlife is our time to start giving zero f..ks!No more bubble-wrapping how we're really feeling. No sugar-coating. No holding back...But does telling the truth come at a price? And does the odd white lie have its u...
2026-04-3039 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Pop Your Podcast Cherry with your Host Kate PorterJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textI love podcasting - Midlife Unlimited is like my second child!So, as well as welcoming a plethora of fabulous guests on the show, I genuinely love it when it's their first foray into the wonderful world of podcasting. I thrive helping them pop their podcast cherry.So this episode is me answering some of the questions I get regularly asked about podcasting, how I find guests for Midlife Unlimited, and my top tips for how to pop your podcast cherry....
2026-04-2307 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Host a Retreat for Women Aged 50 plus with Guest Joanna TocherJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textRetreats. Whether it's a business brainstorm at a Yorkshire farmhouse, or a blissful Bali soul cleanse, more and more of us are discovering the delights of going on a retreat... taking time out to refocus, refuel and recharge.And more and more of the women I speak to have enjoyed the experience so much they are toying with the idea of running one themselves.So, in true Midlife Unlimited® style, this episode will help you stop dreaming and start doing as my...
2026-04-1640 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to find the Right Mental Health Support During Menopause with Guest Liz MaughnJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textWe talk a lot about the physical symptoms of perimenopause and menopause here on Midlife Unlimited®, but the changes we're experiencing go far wider and deeper than this.The impact on our mental health is huge, as is navigating the potential minefield of getting the right help... and avoiding misdiagnosis of how we are feeling as depression rather than menopause-related.Midlife Unlimited® is all about having those conversations and ensuring there's no embarrassment in letting others know what we are...
2026-04-0940 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Use Colour to Zhuzh your Midlife with Guest Hazel TurnerJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textWhat colours epitomise your Midlife? How do they make you feel? I don't just mean the tones and hues you wear, I mean those you immerse yourself in... in your home... your business.If you feel like you're living in black and white, while yearning for technicolour, then this episode is for you as I'm joined by designer and brand strategist and founder and creative director at Well Designed UK Hazel Turner.We delve into the psychology of colour and emotional coding, and H...
2026-04-0250 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Futureproof with Guest Vicky JonesJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textHow many mornings is your first thought “Really?” when you recall your seemingly endless list of tasks that await you. It can seem relentless. That constant pull on your energy.How are we meant to plan ahead when we feel we are constantly chasing our tails?How can we take control of our Midlife admin?And how can we learn to recognise when we are trying to control things that are BEYOND our control… or no longer in our realm of respons...
2026-03-2641 min
Midlife UnlimitedPodcasthon Special featuring Windmills charity with Guest Emma HineJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textI'm delighted that Midlife Unlimited is taking part in Podcasthon for the second year. A huge thank you to my guest Emma Hine who joins me for Episode 74 to shine the spotlight on a charity very close to her heart - Windmills. Thanks too to everyone at Podcasthon for this global celebration of the power of podcasting for good. I am proud to be part of it. Connect with Emmahttps://www.emmahine.co.ukhttps://www.inst...
2026-03-1942 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Help Save Men Over 50 from Themselves with Guest Louis BezichJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textWe talk a lot about our own health on Midlife Unlimited. But, just as our health and wellbeing have an impact on those around us, so too we're affected by how the men in our lives are feeling.So in the interests of cultivating healthy relationships and nurturing positive communication, this episode is a bit different. Because I'm joined by my first ever male guest Louis Bezich, men's health advocate, author and speaker, to discuss why men over 50 are their own worst enemies, wh...
2026-03-1245 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Get Off the Blood Glucose Rollercoaster with Guest Nikola HowardJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textThe 3pm slump... That frustration of trying to find the right word as you wade through the treacle that seems to have replaced your brain. Going up and down stairs not just to get your steps in, but because you've forgotten what you went up for in the first place.If you're tired of trying to be "good" with what you eat, as your energy levels decline while your meno belly expands, then join me and my guest Life Alchemist Nikola Howard for advice, insights a...
2026-03-1253 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Awaken Your Make-up Mojo in Midlife with Guest Justine WarwickJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textb19c0276942dde98656f2638f9c7148efbf54ad9Rediscovering our identity plays a huge part in our Midlife metamorphosis. And it's great that how we feel about how we look is at last getting the gravitas it warrants.For me, and so many of the women I speak to and coach, reimagining our relationship with make-up plays a big part in starting to not just recognise but fall in love with that seeming stranger in the mirror. Not in a vain wa...
2026-03-0557 min
The Mind Movement Health PodcastFrom Combat to Classrooms: How to Regulate Your Nervous System & Build Resilient Kids with Larissa PorterHost Kate Boyle speaks with Larissa Porter about nervous system regulation and practical breathwork tools adapted from military psychology to school and family life.
They discuss how breathwork supports children, teens and adults, signs of dysregulation, simple routines (like co-regulation and nightly practices), and when to seek extra help.
Listeners will gain quick, actionable techniques to calm stress, build resilience and support multi-generational emotional regulation.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction to Breathwork and Its Importance
(02:57) Breathwork in Military Psychology
(05:50) Understanding the Nervous System's Response
(08:46) The Impact of Stress on Daily Life
(12:00) Recognizing Signs of Nervous...
2026-03-0348 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Scratch Your Midlife Travel Itch with Guest Rae DillonJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textDo you have a bucket list of dream travel destinations... but keep hitting pause on your globetrotting? The time never seems right, what with juggling those Midlife commitments. And as for saving for that trip of a lifetime... hmmm.Well dust off your passport, and join me and my guest Rae Dillon, founder of CopywriteRight, for insights, inspiration and top travel tips. Connect with Raehttps://www.instagram.com/persephone_travels/https://www.linkedin.com/in/raedillon/...
2026-02-2650 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to be a Midlife Digital Nomad with Guest Jennie EriksenJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textAre you sick of one-daying? Yearning for not just a change of scene, but dreaming of breaking free from those overly familiar four walls?Midlife brings with it a myriad of changes, so many of which are beyond our control.But there's one change that more and more of us are finding increasingly appealing. So I thought it was time to find out more, and I'm delighted to be joined by my guest Jennie Eriksen, co-founder of Eventraptor, to talk about what it's ac...
2026-02-1952 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Be the Butterfly and Soar with Guest Angela Orora Medway-SmithJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textI'm often asked why I chose the word "metamorphosis" to describe my own journey, and to encapsulate my coaching. And the answer is simple.Metamorphosis is more than just transformation.Because we already have everything we need inside us to become the woman we deserve to be...it's a matter of unleashing it. Our way. On our terms.So I'm delighted to be joined for this episode by my guest who also favours the word metamorphosis, The Practical Mystic and founder o...
2026-02-1247 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Focus on Being Visible Your Way with Guest Albane McGuinnessJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textWe talk a lot about visibility on Midlife Unlimited®, and again and again it boils down to not just putting ourselves out there to be see, but actually feeling seen as who we really are. Without feeling that we have to wear that mask to try to fit in, or ward off that fear of judgement... those whispers of not enoughs.But when we've lost sight of who we really are, this can seem like an impossible dream. How can we unleash the wo...
2026-02-0546 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Get Dressed for It with Guest Victoria HamiltonJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textI've got nothing to wear...I'm too old... I feel frumpy...It's not comfortable...What would they think?... Do I dare?Sound familiar?If you've had enough of reaching for the same outfit on repeat, and feel stuck in the Midlife style safety zone, then this episode is just for you.Connect with Victoriawww.victoriahamiltonlifestyle.co.ukwww.instagram.com/victoriahamilton_lifestylewww.facebook.com/victoriahamiltonlifestylehttps://www.linkedin.com/i...
2026-01-2952 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Not Take Yourself Too Seriously with Guest Mary GregoryJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textOne of the most amazing results of my own Midlife metamorphosis has been unleashing the ability to laugh at myself. And I love nothing more than helping other women experience this too.The freedom to not just accept our foibles and failures, but to celebrate them as what sets us apart. What makes us US! To stand up and stand out. To harness the power of humour that lies at the very core our our humanity.So I'm delighted to be joined by m...
2026-01-2242 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Beat the January Blues with Guest Emer DelaneyJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textAs January nears midway, it seems we are in the midst of the most miserable time of the year!We've just had Quitters' Friday. Ditch the New Year's Resolutions Day is on 17th January - yes it's a thing! And Blue Monday is looming on the 19th.Add to this the whole "New Year, New You" thing coming at us from every angle and you'd be forgiven for wishing the first month of 2026 was already behind you. If this resonates, resist th...
2026-01-1549 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Navigate the Longevity Revolution with Guest Wendy GarcarzJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textI've got something a bit different for you this episode. Midlife Unlimited is all about pushing boundaries and shaking things up, so I'm delighted to welcome back the wonderful Wendy Garcarz for today's special report where we discuss the Longevity economy and the challenges and changes this is bringing to how we live, work, earn, care, create and contribute as we rethink the concept of "ageing", we catch up on Refirement one year on... and Wendy has a rather exciting announcement too! Connect with We...
2026-01-0846 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Celebrate Your Midway with Guest Kath ChengJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textHappy New Year! How does that phrase make you feel? Filled with hope and excitement for the year to come and the challenges and choices it will bring? Or are you fighting the temptation to curl up on the sofa until the warm weather starts?To kick-start 2026, this episode is all about welcoming the new year the Midlife Unlimited way. So join me and my guest mentor for Midlife women and founder of Her Midway Kath Cheng to talk about How to Celebrate Your Midway.
2026-01-0142 min
Midlife UnlimitedA Christmas Message from Kate PorterJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textWishing you a Christmas Day as fabulous as you! Thank you for being part of Midlife Unlimited - because without you there would be no Midlife Unlimited.Together there's no limit to what we can achieve. Support the showI'd love to hear from you - because Midlife Unlimited® is all about YOU! https://buymeacoffee.com/kateporterSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2417699/support https://www.facebook.com/groups/4035518246684901 https://midlifeunlimitedpodcast.buzzsprout.com
2025-12-2508 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Write Your Next Chapter Your Way with Guest Raichelle JordanJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textAs we head towards the end of the year, it’s a great time to take stock.And one question that’s been raised a lot in recent conversations is “How do you feel about retiring?”Does it feel like your battery is running down? Are you starting to ask “Is that it?”Or are you excited by the changes on your horizon, and already planning how to make the most of every moment?Or are you already living it… on your t...
2025-12-1858 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Show Your Yoni Some Love with Guest Tuesday SimmondsJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textIs the gift-giving challenge giving you a festive headache?Well, put the kettle on, grab a mince pie and gift yourself some time out. Because this episode delves into a gift you can give yourself. We talk a lot about self-care here on Midlife Unlimited – nurturing our mental health, physical health and even spiritual health.But when was the last time you actually took time to care for your yoni?And would you even know where to begin?I...
2025-12-1151 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Start Living Boldly with Guest Elle KayJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textAre you caught up in the Christmas countdown, with the overwhelming urge to be the hostess with the mostess threatening to put a dampener on your festive spirit?At this time of year more than any other, we don’t put our wants first. It’s a seemingly endless round of pleasing others… even the recovering people pleasers among us – me included.It’s time to give yourself a gift better than anything Santa could leave in your stocking.If chasing perfection...
2025-12-0449 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Recognise Your Resilience with Guest Claire BestJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textHats… how many do you wear?And just when we’re getting used to wearing a certain hat, all too often something beyond our control kicks in, and it all changes.The result can be that we find ourselves questioning these roles we’ve been juggling. We’re forced to reassess who we actually are.If this resonates, then this episode is for you. I’m delighted to be joined by my Episode 57 guest Claire Best, marketing strategist and owner of Cl...
2025-11-2751 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Organise a Menopause Summit with Guest Andrea ClareJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textHow often have you had an idea… a potentially great idea – then quickly talked yourself out of why it’s doable? You stop yourself taking the next step. You've limited your vision.If you’ve been wanting to organise an event for like-minded women, then this episode is just for you because I’m delighted to be joined by my guest Andrea Clare The Creative Pause Coach, founder of Andrea Clare Art and Founder of The Scottish Pause Summit to talk about How to Organise a Menopause...
2025-11-2057 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Make Sure Your Will Reflects Your Wants as a Midlife Woman with Guest Nellie McQuinnJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textDoes the thought of writing a will scare you? Do you see it as a reminder of your mortality? Something that you’ll get round to… one day? Or are you super organised and have a will in place… but it actually doesn’t reflect your recently changed circumstances?Let’s face it.. we won’t be around when our will comes into play. So it’s vital we take action now to make sure our wishes are fulfilled.I’m calling in the expert and am...
2025-11-1353 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Cut Through the Noise as a Midlife Woman with Guest Kim BrockwayJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textStanding in the supermarket queue the other day I seemed to be surrounded by people complaining about noise – from neighbours building work to rowdy youngsters! Has the weather fallen from favour?But there’s another type of noise that we just don’t talk about enough. The noise that threatens to overwhelm us… the noise of constant STUFF! Demands… pressures… Arghhhh! It can feel like we are being taken over, so that we can lose sight of who we are and what we actually want.And, in...
2025-11-0655 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Date Again as a Midlife Woman with Guest Eimear DraperJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textWith the Christmas countdown looming, and party season too, are you dreading spending your first Yuletide alone in a long time?If you are worrying about being single this festive season, but the thought of joining the Midlife dating scene is scaring the big girl pants off you, then this is the episode for you.I’m delighted to be joined by my guest Eimear Draper, dating coach, founder of Kindling Dating and Platinum Magazine’s dating expert to talk about How t...
2025-10-3050 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to be Heard as a Midlife Woman with Guest Anne LeatherlandJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textHow often do you hold yourself back from sharing what’s really on your mind? Worried about saying the wrong thing? Or that what you say will be taken the wrong way? Even that no one will be interested in what you have to say?I don’t just mean taking to the stage.. launching a podcast… or putting your tuppence worth forward in meetings.I mean in day-to-day conversations too. From family gatherings, to long-postponed phonecalls.If you’re tired of feelin...
2025-10-2351 min
Midlife UnlimitedHow to Reignite Your Career After 40 with Guest Caroline NieldJoin the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a textWe talk a lot about change on Midlife Unlimited®. And changing career in Midlife is something that so many of us face. For a myriad of reasons… relocation, redundancy, relationships… our health even. All can impact our choices.Add in longer lifespans and increasing State Pension ages in the UK, and this pivotal time in our lives is also a great time to take stock of what we actually want from our career – now and moving forward. And for us to start listening to those dreams t...
2025-10-1648 min