Shows
Midlife Unplugged TV ShowE8: Julie Hayes - Drop the People-Pleasing and Feel More AliveAre you sitting on the side of the pool feeling bored, when all you have to do is jump in? Host Lara Portelli is joined by Julie Hayes, who shares her "F*** it" moment that led her to realize she was bored and had lost herself by always creating social harmony for others. Julie talks about "synapse pruning"—cutting away the things you no longer want to tolerate, and how dropping the need to please everyone can reduce stress and make you feel more alive! This episode is a great reminder to keep it simple, find...
2026-02-2527 min
Midlife Unplugged TV ShowE7: Melissa Melrose - When the Old Ways Stop Working in MidlifeThere comes a point in life where things don’t feel wrong exactly… just off. Like you’re in the middle of something, but you don’t quite know what’s next. That’s where this conversation starts. Lara sits down with Melissa Melrose to talk about what midlife really brings up—especially for Gen X women who grew up learning to stay small, keep the peace, and put everyone else first. Melissa shares how this stage of life has a way of undoing those patterns, when the roles and coping strategies you’ve relied on for years just stop w...
2026-02-1829 min
Midlife Unplugged TV ShowE6: Holly McCusker - I'm Choosing Me (Not Just Waiting to be Chosen)Life doesn’t always fall apart one piece at a time, and sometimes it all hits at once. Lara sits down for a deeply honest conversation with Holly McCusker, who opens up about losing both parents, her career, and her engagement in a very short span of time.Holly shares how hitting rock bottom forced her out of survival mode and into a deeper journey of healing, self-trust, and coming home to herself. They talk about dropping the masks, feeling safe in your own body, breaking generational patterns, and shifting from waiting to be chosen to...
2026-02-1124 min
Midlife Unplugged TV ShowE5: Cathy Nesbitt - Laughter is the Best MedicineLaughter is the Best Medicine: How a Daily DOSE of Joy Combats Loneliness and Midlife StressIn this episode, Lara talks with Cathy Nesbitt about midlife reinvention, the global mental health tsunami, and why laughter is more powerful than we think.Cathy shares how laughter yoga works as a cardiovascular workout that reduces stress, shifts energy, and boosts immunity by changing our brain chemistry. She also introduces her DOSE method — Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins — the feel-good hormones released when we laugh.They also explore navigating midlife, setting boundaries with technology, embracing change, and...
2026-02-0428 min
Midlife Unplugged TV ShowE4: Amy Head — From Six Figures to Scratch: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Prioritizing Self-Care in MidlifeFrom Six Figures to Scratch: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Prioritizing Self-Care in MidlifeWhat if midlife is where you finally come home to yourself?In this episode of Midlife Unplugged, Lara Portelli talks with Amy Head about change, courage, and choosing yourself when life no longer fits. Amy opens up about the moment that led her to start over and redefine what her second act could look like.This conversation is a quiet reminder that growth begins when you listen inward—and give yourself permission to begin again.Connect wi...
2026-01-2830 min
Midlife Unplugged TV ShowE3: Grace Williams — No One's Coming to Rescue YouNo One's Coming to Rescue You: Self-Care Tools for Rebuilding Self-Worth and Identity in MidlifeGrace Williams, an abuse survivor turned self-love advocate. Grace shares the unexpected “f*** it moment” that changed everything and how it led her to reclaim her worth and create Love Those Vibes, a self-love subscription box designed to help women nurture themselves.You’ll hear about: Building Love Those Vibes and self-love tools Using bold language to break emotional heaviness Healing from religious and generational conditioning Teaching children their worth earlyMidlife Unplugged is where the gloves come off—a...
2026-01-2828 min
Midlife Unplugged TV ShowE2: Daniel Lloyd — Stand for And: From Addiction to a TEDx stage, the power of honour and connectionDaniel Lloyd didn’t plan on changing his life—life forced his hand.In this episode of Midlife Unplugged, Lara Portelli invites Daniel to share the painful turning point that followed addiction, chaos, and the murder of his closest friend. What came next was unexpected: detox, distance, and a promise that led him to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.That moment became the foundation for everything Daniel now stands for—creating a groundbreaking recovery program, speaking on the TEDx stage, and advocating for those who feel invisible. As he says, connection is everything.Get...
2026-01-2835 min
Midlife Unplugged TV ShowE1: Behind the scenes of Lara Portelli's life as a Speaker & Author. The Tell-All Show!In this special episode of Midlife Unplugged, host Lara Portelli steps into the guest seat as she’s interviewed by her longtime friend Shar Moore. Together, they dive into Lara’s powerful story and the moments that shaped her midlife transformation.Lara Portelli is a mentor and author of a six-book series, with two books already released, and Your Midlife Edit launching in March 2026. Friends for over 10 years, Shar and Lara share an honest, heartfelt conversation about life, identity, and reinvention.Lara opens up about her unconventional childhood, her 24-year loveless marriage, and becoming “Divorced at 50...
2026-01-2839 min
Unfiltered FeelsWhy Don't I Deserve This?Send us a textPrivilege guilt isn’t about shame — it’s about awareness. It’s the tug between gratitude and discomfort. In this week’s episode of Unfiltered Feels, we explore the emotional weight of privilege, how it shapes our mental health, and healthy ways to process it without losing compassion for ourselves or others. 💛This weeks guest is Lara Portelli. Check her out : laraportelli.com🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts.All our links are here: https://linktr.ee/unfilteredfeelspodcastWe are still looking for guests for Seaso...
2025-10-0854 min