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BBC Inside ScienceHow can science help us fight wildfires?In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK. As global temperatures rise, fires are likely to increase in strength and number. We hear from Rory Hadden, Professor of Fire Science at the University of Edinburgh, and Aidan McGivern, meteorologist and weather presenter from the Met Office.Presenter Marnie Chesterton has been behind the scenes at Cambridge’s Natural History Museum with Assistant Director of the University Museum of Zoology Jack Ashby.Also, the woman who came third in the Brighton marathon in the middle of her hen weekend. We he...2025-05-0835 min
Life is Delicious- Joyful Living, Aging Gracefully, Midlife, Mindset, Self Improvement, Living Well, Staying Young,9 Ways to Dial Up Optimism and Resilience and Lower Daily Stress with Rachel PosnerSend us a textWhat if the secret to living with more joy isn't trying to eliminate stress, but transforming how your nervous system responds to it? In this illuminating conversation with yoga therapist and mindfulness coach Rachel, we explore the fascinating relationship between our brain's stress response and our ability to experience gratitude, optimism, and resilience.Rachel explains how stress literally narrows our vision, making us see only what's wrong while missing what's right. When we're overwhelmed, our nervous system shifts into fight-flight-freeze mode, making it nearly impossible to access positive emotions or see...2025-05-0834 min
Life is Delicious- Joyful Living, Aging Gracefully, Midlife, Mindset, Self Improvement, Living Well, Staying Young,Life Is Delicious Podcast TrailerSend us a textHi! I'm Marnie Martin and I'm a multi-passionate entrepreneur, best selling author and "hot" Midlife Mama ( literally) and I created the "Life Is Delicious" podcast with one simple mission in mind… to help strong, beautiful midlife souls just like you to reclaim your power and turn up the volume on your inner voice so that you can write your own recipe for a next chapter life that is infused with joy and vitality nourishing your soul on every level! Midlife can be a huge challenge. Whether you are struggling with a car...2025-05-0702 min
Life is Delicious- Joyful Living, Aging Gracefully, Midlife, Mindset, Self Improvement, Living Well, Staying Young,Delicious Dating in Midlife- Creating Conscious Love Connections with Andrea AthertonSend us a textDelve into the profound world of mindful love and conscious relationships with psychotherapist Andrea Atherton, who brings over three decades of experience to this illuminating conversation. Getting right to the core of relationship challenges, Andrea reveals why most couples struggle with communication and offers a revolutionary "containment process" that creates space for partners to truly feel heard during difficult conversations.Singles navigating midlife dating will find particular value as Andrea exposes how dating apps have evolved to prioritize keeping users engaged rather than making successful matches. Her candid insights on creating...2025-04-2640 min
Love AnarchyEp. 198 - Happy Is Not An Accident: Rewriting Your Life After 40Send us a textIn this deeply affirming episode, host Andrea Atherton welcomes Marnie—author, guide, and midlife muse—to share her personal and transformative story of rising after divorce in her late 40s and choosing to live intentionally, joyfully, and unapologetically. As a single, middle-aged woman who now thrives in her own company, Marnie speaks directly to the hearts of women in the sandwich generation—those balancing the care of both children and aging parents—who may feel like they’ve lost themselves in the chaos. Her message is clear: midlife isn’t a crisis; it’s a sacred thr...2025-04-2442 min
Life is Delicious- Joyful Living, Aging Gracefully, Midlife, Mindset, Self Improvement, Living Well, Staying Young,Weeding Your Personal Garden: Cultivating Healthy Relationships in MidlifeSend us a textEver look around and realize your life garden has become overgrown with relationships that no longer serve you? As women navigating midlife, we're already juggling so much—teenagers, aging parents, careers, and our changing bodies—while everyone seems to need something from us. When do we pause to consider which relationships truly deserve our precious energy?Drawing from my personal journey through divorce a decade ago, I share how that transition became a catalyst for intentionally reassessing every relationship in my life. The metaphor of garden maintenance provides a powerful framework for...2025-04-1909 min
Life is Delicious- Joyful Living, Aging Gracefully, Midlife, Mindset, Self Improvement, Living Well, Staying Young,Mental Burnout in Midlife: Understanding and Overcoming Decision FatigueSend us a textFeeling mentally exhausted by the countless choices you face each day? You're not alone. Decision fatigue – that mental burnout that happens when we've made too many choices – is silently draining our energy and affecting our ability to think clearly, especially during the midlife juggling act.When you're managing aging parents, supporting adult children, handling work projects, and dealing with your own health changes, those hundreds of little decisions add up quickly. By lunchtime, your mental reserves are depleted, leaving you vulnerable to impulse purchases, unhealthy food choices, or simply shutting down alto...2025-04-1012 min