"Grief Didn't End Me—It Rewrote Me"

"Grief Didn't End Me—It Rewrote Me"

What happens when life as you know it suddenly ends? When grief knocks the wind out of you, and the future you imagined disappears? In this powerful episode of The Later Bloomer, Victoria sits down with Treva—an extraordinary woman from the USA who turned unimaginable loss into a mission to heal others. At 50, Treva didn’t collapse under the weight of grief. She rebuilt. She rewrote her life story. Now the founder of Lending Our Shared Stories and the creator of loss-events.org [http://loss-events.org], Treva supports others walking through the fog of loss. She's also a bold voice for women over 50 on TikTok and a children’s author helping the next generation process big emotions through storytelling. This episode is for anyone who’s had to start over—not by choice, but by necessity. Treva proves that grief may change everything, but it doesn’t have to end your story. In fact, it might just be the start of your most powerful chapter yet.

"The Sober Side of 50"

Welcome to The Sober Side of 50—a warm, honest, and empowering podcast for women who are embracing life, one clear-headed day at a time. Hosted by Me Victoria and chatting to  a mum who traded wine for wellness and discovered that her 50s are the most joyful, meaningful years yet. Join us for real conversations about sobriety, motherhood, menopause, mindset shifts, and second chances. Whether you're already alcohol-free or just sober-curious, this show is here to remind you that it's never too late to feel strong, shine bright, and truly start living. Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a powerful new beginning.

"Rachel’s Glow-Up: Fashion, Cancer & Confidence Over 50"

In this inspiring episode of The Later Bloomer, we’re joined by the fabulous Rachel — a TikTok star who proves that life after 50 is just getting started. From bravely facing breast cancer to showing up online in full glam and full truth, Rachel shares her journey of healing, humour, and head-turning confidence. We dive into her love for fashion, the power of a positive mindset, family life, dating (or not!), and how she’s embracing fitness at any age. Whether it’s resistance bands or a humble can of beans, Rachel shows us that strength is built one rep — and one smile — at a time. Tune in and get ready to feel strong, seen, and absolutely fabulous.

"Jacky Rom: Murder, Mayhem & Midlife Reinvention"

She’s 66, dating, and 19 books deep into a killer career—number 20 is on the way, and it’s her first comedy! In this episode, Victoria chats with the unstoppable Jacky Rom: crime writer, podcaster, and woman who proves reinvention has no age limit. From Makeup to Murder to viral moments (yes, including the dick pic Ofcom won’t let her talk about), Jacky spills all on writing, romance, and starting over later in life—with lipstick and laughter.

"Over 50 and Just Diagnosed ADHD"

In this eye-opening and hilariously honest episode of The Later Bloomer, Victoria chats with the fabulous Lady P—a TikTok sensation who was recently been diagnosed with ADHD in her 50s. From childhood chaos to adult epiphanies, we talk all things neurodivergence, dating as an ADHD girlie, and how to handle life when your brain just won’t play ball. Expect laughter, real talk, a few tangents (obviously), and plenty of “aha” moments. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, undiagnosed but curious, or just love hearing women thrive and bloom later in life—this one’s for you. Because blooming later just means blooming brighter. 🌸