The Midlife Mentors

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Navigating Uncertainty: An Interview With Sam Conniff Jun 01, 2024

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Uncertainty. Many of us fear it, and yet it’s an unavoidable part of being human.

So how can we learn to understand uncertainty a little better and harness the opportunities it brings for self awareness and growth?

In this week’s episode we’re joined by Sam Conniff, award-winning social entrepreneur, author, and the founder of The Uncertainty Experts. We dive deep into the heart of uncertainty, learning from Sam about innovative tools and strategies to help individuals and organisations not just cope with, but thrive in uncertain times.

Sam openly shares his own personal journey behind developing “The Uncertainty Experts," and reveals key insights from his research - as well as offering practical advice to navigate the unknown.

So, whether you're facing uncertainty in your career, dealing with personal challenges, or simply curious about how to turn unpredictability into opportunity, this episode is for you.
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Do What You Love Without Sacrificing Your Salary: Interview With Josh Peck May 25, 2024

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In this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors, we speak to Josh Peck of Your Best Life - a midlife career change coach who helps mid to senior professionals change career for more fulfilment, without sacrificing their salary.

We discuss how values begin to shift at midlife and how we can navigate the process into doing more of what we love, without having to forego financial security. This is a very practical discussion that we know will resonate with so many of you and if you’ve been considering a career change, we hope it’ll give you the confidence to move forward with your plans…

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Have you been making this midlife mistake? May 11, 2024

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One of the biggest mistakes we see is midlifers taking an isolated approach to overcoming a struggle or challenge they have. Maybe they don’t feel good in their body so they’ll do a diet, get a PT or hire a nutritionist. Maybe they’ll try a gadget, app or test kit. Or maybe they feel depressed, anxious and demotivated, so they seek help - maybe with a doctor who prescribes pills straight away, or they see a therapist.

All of these are fine - but they’re not tackling things in an integrated way. And that’s essential, because we’re holistic beings. And the purpose of our approach is to bring the mind, body and soul into alignment. To look at all aspects of the self, rather than just one part. Only when we do this can we truly thrive and reach our fullest potential.

In this episode we dive into more detail about this and give you the low down on our ENRICH method.

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Ex Special Forces Sniper To Men's Health Advocate: Interview with Joe Bates May 04, 2024

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In this episode we’re joined by ex-special forces operative Joe Bates who’s also the founder of coaching brand Halen. We talk about Joe’s journey which took him from the armed forces, to trading in The City, to founding Halen.

In this refreshingly honest conversation we cover topics as diverse as why men need “guy time”, the stress epidemic, the power of breath work and cold water immersion along with the pros and cons of the digital world in the wellbeing space.

Joe is truly inspirational, as is the work Halen is doing and we hope you enjoy this podcast as much we enjoyed recording it!

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Overcoming Procrastination Apr 27, 2024

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Procrastination - we all do it. But what happens when it’s stopping us from moving forward with goals that are really important to us? We can get really stuck in a rut with this, believing that we’ll never move ahead, which makes us procrastinate more!

In this episode we discuss why we procrastinate, what kinds of people suffer from it the most and what are the main physcological drivers for this behaviour.

Finally - as always, we share 10 tips that will help you overcome procrastination so you can finally stop holding yourself back and live the life you deserve.

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Unlocking Freedom From Alcohol: Interview With Sober Dave (Wilson) Apr 20, 2024

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This week’s episode is for anyone interested in finding out a little more about managing their relationship with alcohol. According to research, misuse is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK.

In this episode we’re speaking to the wonderful Dave Wilson, who is a certified grey area drinking coach, public speaker and no 1 best selling author with his book ‘One For The Road’. He’s also known as Sober Dave on Instagram with 118k followers, is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK, and dedicates his time to raising awareness of the impact and harm of excessive use of alcohol for both individuals and family members.

We hope you find this episode insightful, and if you are struggling, please reach out for support so we can put you in touch with the right people.
To find out more about Dave's work you can find him at:
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Midlife Anxiety Apr 13, 2024

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If you’re experiencing anxiety at midlife, you’re most definitely not alone. There’s so many factors causing anxiety at midlife - hormones, relationship breakdowns, careers, children, ageing parents, finances - you name it. But in this episode, we not only want to help you feel more compassionate with yourself, but give you actionable lifestyle strategies to help manage your anxiety - physically, mentally and emotionally.

This episode is jam packed with science backed, holistic information that we hope helps you feel more seen and understood as you navigate anxiety at midlife.

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Midlife Career Change Apr 06, 2024

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There can be a lot of change to our career at midlife. It might be that we have change imposed on us through redundancy, or perhaps we want to shift direction. Maybe we want a slower pace of life, but don’t know how or what that looks like, so we continue to feel overwhelmed and compromise.

In this episode I James, go solo, as I talk to executive search consultant Sally Dunwoody about how to manage your career to future proof for this situation, practical steps you can take if you find yourself in this situation already, and we explore alternative avenues such as non-executive roles.

I found this a fascinating conversation and I hope you do too.

You can reach out to Sally at sdunwoody@warrenpartners.co.uk.

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Best Exercise At Midlife... Mar 30, 2024

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I’m so confused and overwhelmed! What’s the best exercise to do at midlife? We hear this all the time and in this episode we’re giving you the no nonsense, science backed lowdown on how to get the results you seek!

There’s so much misinformation out there from so called experts, so first off we’ll break down the myths that keep holding you back, and then dive into the best strategies for the midlife body and how to apply it to your busy life.

This episode is jam packed with nuggets of information that will hep you achieve your fitness, health and wellness goals.

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Sleep Posture & Optimising Health: Interview with Expert James Leinhardt Mar 24, 2024

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Poor sleep troubles many of us, yet an often overlooked part of the puzzle is our sleep posture. In this episode we talk to Sleep Posture Expert James Leinhardt about the importance of night time postural care and the impact on our overall health.

James has spent 10+ years helping the critically injured, the chronically ill, and the in-firm and has learnt a key fact.

Whether it comes to complex neurological patients, elite athletes, home office workers, and everyone in the middle, the impact of sleep quality, and specifically what we sleep on, can’t be underestimated.

We learnt some fascinating facts and we’re sure you will too!
You can find out more about James at the below links:
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