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Message In The MiddleA Look Back at 2024's Most Inspiring Message In the Middle ConversationsToday we’re reflecting on some of the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and transformative conversations from 2024. Menopause: Breaking the Silence - In 2024 we had several important conversations about menopause with guests like Lisa Boate in Understanding Menopause: A Deep Dive and Sarah Stenton in Laughing Through Middle Age Madness. Lisa provided foundational knowledge on menopause, including symptoms and coping strategies, while Sarah used humor to build community and normalize menopause experiences. Transformation and Personal Growth - From reshaping mindsets to overcoming limiting beliefs, many guests shared tools for personal transformation:Dr...
2024-12-2134 min
Message In The MiddleMarie Thom’s Humorous Take on Midlife and MenopauseMarianne is joined by the hilarious and insightful Marie Thom. Marie is a self-described big knickers wearer, frantic chin plucker, gin lover, and muffin-top fighter who worships at the altar of the incontinence liner. Beyond her humorous self-description, Marie is the brilliant mind behind the popular Facebook page, Midlife Dramas in Pyjamas, and a published writer in Good Housekeeping, Best, and Menopause Life Magazine.Marie’s journey started with a simple goal: to make women laugh and feel less alone during the tumultuous ride of menopause. What began as a funny blog on Facebook has evolved into a...
2024-06-0839 min
Message In The MiddleLaughing Through Middle Age Madness with Sarah StentonToday I’m bringing you a unique combination of lighthearted comedy coupled with relevant and relatable messages focused on middle age. Joining me is Sarah Stenton, a woman in her fifties, menopausal, and on a good day, someone who can pass for a happy, confident woman. On a bad day, well that’s another story. Sarah is also a writer, a speaker, a natural comedian, and an educator.Discussion Points:Sarah’s writings and how they are all about trying to fight back against menopause and middle age madness by using laughter and real-life stories to bring l...
2024-05-1137 min
Message In The MiddleEmbracing Your Passions: Don't Be Afraid to Go After What You Want with Author Yvonne VincentJoin host Marianne on Message In the Middle as she sits down with the inspiring Yvonne Vincent, author and creator of the "Growing Old Disgracefully" Facebook blog. In this episode, they discuss the journey of rediscovering passions, stepping into the unknown, exercising the "want" muscle, and surrounding yourself with supportive communities. Get ready for a conversation filled with insights, humor, and actionable tips to help you pursue your dreams.Yvonne shares her journey from starting a Facebook blog, "Growing Old Disgracefully," to becoming a full-time writer. Encouraged by her readers during the Covid lockdown, she wrote her first...
2024-03-3033 min