Unshrinkable midlife moves - Movement, meaning + midlife magic

When Movement Changes - Navigating Menopause, Hidden Disability and Movement Differently With Fiona

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553295/fan_mail/new] What happens when a 52 year old woman with a hidden disability rediscovers roller skating after more than 35 years away from it? In this powerful and intriguing conversation, Fiona shares how roller skating became far more than a hobby. After years of chronic foot issues, surgery and limited movement, skating helped her reconnect with freedom, confidence, community and herself. From skating through South London parks to learning alongside younger skaters, Fiona opens up about navigating movement with an invisible disability, the realities of menopause, fear, identity, ageing and what it means to find the thng that makes you come alive.. This episode explores: * Returning to roller skating again in your 50s * Living and moving with a hidden disability * Menopause, confidence and identity shifts * Finding spaces where you can fully be yourself * How skating became both escape and empowerment  Honest, funny, raw and uplifting, Fiona shares a side of midlife movement that rarely gets talked about, one built around resilience, adaptation, joy, music, community and finding new ways to feel alive again.

Back On The Mountain - Finding Your Joy On The Slopes With Sarah Gilbertson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553295/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Unshrinkable Midlife Moves, I’m joined by therapeutic ski coach  and instructor, Sarah Gilbertson to explore what it really means to start or return to skiing in midlife. From skiing after 40 and rebuilding confidence on the slopes, to navigating fear, fitness, injury and menopause, Sarah shares how you can become confident and why midlife women deserve to take up space on the slopes. In this episode you'll learn: *  why skiing can feel different in midlife  *  about the role of the nervous system when skiing *  the stereotypes women face in skiing after 40 and how to tackle it *  how fitness, balance and strength can transform your skiing experience  *  the importance finding the right people to ski with  Whether you ski, dream of learning, or simply want inspiration to reconnect with movement and challenge yourself again, this episode is filled with insight, and encouragement. This conversation is for you. Find out more about Sarah at www.flourishwell.coach [https://www.flourishwell.coach/] Follow the podcast on Instagram:  @unshrinkablemidlfemoves [https://www.instagram.com/unshrinkablemidlifemoves/] Find out more about Onika on Instagram: @lifeopenedup [https://www.instagram.com/lifeopenedup]

Movement, Strength and Mounjaro - A Midlife Reset With Charlotte Barton

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553295/fan_mail/new] What happens when the woman who once completed Ironmans suddenly no longer recognises herself?  In this open, honest and inspiring episode, physiotherapist Charlotte Barton shares her journey of menopause, injury, weight gain and rebuilding her confidence through movement, strength training and Hyrox. From Ironman racing to pelvic health, muscle, longevity and the realities of starting again in your 50s, Charlotte combines expert insight with lived experience in a conversation that will challenge the way you think about ageing. In this episode, you’ll learn: * The truth about muscle, menopause and longevity * Simple ways to reduce injury risk as we move and age * Why recovery, mobility and pelvic floor health matter more in midlife * Charlotte’s  experience using Mounjaro as part of her lifestyle change Whether you’re starting again, rebuilding after a setback, or simply looking for inspiration to move your body differently, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered to rethink what’s possible in midlife.  Visit Charlotte's Website www.thelionclinic.com [https://www.thelionclinic.com/] Follow Charlotte on Instagram at  menopausephysio.triroxmum [https://www.instagram.com/menopause.vetphysio.triroxmum] Follow the podcast on Instagram:  @unshrinkablemidlfemoves [https://www.instagram.com/unshrinkablemidlifemoves/] Find out more about Onika on Instagram: @lifeopenedup [https://www.instagram.com/lifeopenedup]

Couch To 50 Miles - Falls, Storms and Ultra Running With Lornette Valentine

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553295/fan_mail/new] "Sometimes I can't even run to the start line, now 50 miles is normal." What happens when a woman who once preferred sitting indoors in the dark becomes someone who runs through storms, mud, and 15-hour races—sometimes barely able to see? In this raw and unexpectedly funny episode, Lornette Valentine shares how a post lockdown moment, a treadmill fall, and a quiet decision to try something new sparked a complete identity shift in midlife. Fast forward just a few years and she’s calling herself an ultra runner after completing 50Ks, 30-milers, and a brutal 50-mile coastal race in the middle of a storm where she went partially blind, was knee deep in mud, nearly slipped off a cliff and still finished. This isn’t about being fearless. It’s about just getting to the next aid station. Inside this episode, we talk about: *  The real mindset of endurance,the power of the next aid station *  Why even ultra runners start races thinking, “how am I going to do this?” *  The power of music, community, and messing around in the woods with your mates *  How Lornette went from I don’t even like running to not being able to imagine life without it  *  Training lessons, doing less, trusting the process, and getting stronger in midlife  *  The identity shift that impacts everything from family life to confidence to what feels possible  Lornette’s story is proof that you don’t need to feel ready, confident, or even capable to begin, because five years ago, this wasn’t her life. And now?  She’s the woman who signs up for races without even knowing the route. If you’ve ever thought, I could never run 50 miles, this episode might just change your mind. Find out more about Lornette at @lornette_valentine [https://www.instagram.com/lornette_valentine/] Find out more about Lornette's restuarant, Maison @maisonfarnham [https://www.instagram.com/maisonfarnham/] Follow the podcast on Instagram:  @unshrinkablemidlfemoves [https://www.instagram.com/unshrinkablemidlifemoves/] Find out more about Onika on Instagram: @lifeopenedup [https://www.instagram.com/lifeopenedup]

Sunsets and Skateboards - Overcoming Fear and Finding Joy With Milly Manley

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2553295/fan_mail/new] What if the thing that scares you most is the very thing that brings you back to life? In this episode, Milly Manley shares how, at 40, she stepped into something she never thought was for her, skateboarding and found far more than just a new hobby. From panic and self-doubt, to freedom, joy, and unexpected sisterhood, this is a story about stepping out of your old identity and creating a new one. You’ll hear how an everyday item led to a powerful practice of being present, letting go of expectations, and reconnecting with fun. In this episode, you’ll discover: *  Why you don’t have to be good at something to truly enjoy it  *  How to experience joy alongside fear, not after it disappears  *  The unexpected power of beginner spaces and female community  *  Why midlife might be the perfect time to try something ridiculous  *  How movement can become less about fitness and more about freedom  If you’ve ever told yourself that’s not for me, This conversation might just change your mind. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is get on the board while you’re still scared. Find out more about Milly at @MillyManley [https://www.instagram.com/millymanley/] Follow the podcast on Instagram:  @unshrinkablemidlfemoves [https://www.instagram.com/unshrinkablemidlifemoves/] Find out more about Onika on Instagram: @lifeopenedup [https://www.instagram.com/lifeopenedup]