Midlife, Motherhood & Mayhem: Starting Over as a 38-Year-Old DJ

Lemon Aid for Midlife: DJ Abi Lemon on Raving, ADHD, Menopause & Finding Herself Again

This week on We’re The Motherfogging DJs, Shanaz and Emma sit down with DJ Abi Lemon — former Ministry of Sound insider turned midlife DJ powerhouse — for a brutally honest, funny and emotional conversation about identity, ageing, club culture, ADHD, motherhood and rediscovering yourself through music. Abi shares her journey from the 90s rave scene and working behind the scenes at Ministry of Sound, to stepping away from music to raise children, navigate marriage, burnout and people-pleasing… before returning to the decks at 47 and building a whole new career in house music. Together they dive into: Returning to DJing in midlife Women in electronic music & club culture ADHD, hyperfocus & DJ life Menopause, hormones & mental health Motherhood, identity shifts & reinvention 90s rave nostalgia Social media, trolling & finding confidence later in life Why female DJs over 40 are finally taking up space again This episode is funny, vulnerable, empowering and deeply relatable.  Expect conversations about dopamine, old-school house music, imposter syndrome, healing through music and the joy of reclaiming yourself — one dancefloor at a time. If you love house music, rave culture, women-led podcasts, DJ stories, wellness conversations and unapologetic midlife honesty, this one’s for you. [https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/17.0/1f3a7/72.png] Follow, subscribe and join the Motherfogging party. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Original Rave Queen: Lisa Loud Gets Real

In this episode of We’re the Mother Fogging DJs, DJs Shanaz and Emma are joined by legendary UK rave and house music pioneer Lisa Loud for an honest, funny and emotional conversation about dance music, midlife and staying relevant in club culture. Lisa shares stories from the birth of acid house and Balearic culture in Ibiza, the illegal rave scene, touring the world as a female DJ, and becoming one of the original women of UK dance music. From Cream and Back to Basics to Russia, Ibiza and global festivals, she reflects on four decades behind the decks and how the industry has changed for women DJs. The conversation explores ADHD, menopause, anxiety, burnout, social media trolling, ageing in the music industry, perimenopause brain fog and navigating a career in nightlife while getting older. Lisa also opens up about boundaries, difficult promoters, online hate, motherhood, relationships and why midlife women shouldn’t shrink themselves to make other people comfortable. Alongside the deeper topics, there’s loads of laughter, rave nostalgia, DJ life chaos, pelvic floor chat, magnesium recommendations, forgotten names and stories from the golden era of clubbing. A candid conversation about women in electronic music, ageing in the DJ industry, rave culture, mental health and why the dance floor still matters in midlife. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Behind the Booth with Mini Da Minx: Babies, Breakbeats & Burnout

In this episode, DJs Shanaz and Emma are joined by DJ Mini da Minx to explore the realities of balancing a career in electronic music with motherhood and midlife. Minxie shares her journey from the Czech Republic to Cape Town and the UK club scene, building her name through radio, events and the breakbeat scene. She opens up about how becoming a mother impacted her career, identity and confidence — and why, unexpectedly, motherhood became a turning point rather than a setback. The conversation dives into the day-to-day challenges of being a working DJ with a young child, including managing anxiety around gigs, childcare logistics, sleep deprivation and the mental load of constantly switching between home life and nightlife. They also discuss wider topics affecting women in music and midlife, including perimenopause, stress, neurodiversity, burnout, and the long-term impact of the pandemic. There’s honest insight into festival culture with kids, mum guilt, relationship dynamics, and how the industry is (slowly) changing for female DJs and mothers. Alongside the deeper topics, the episode includes lighter moments and practical takeaways — from mindfulness and sleep tools to on-stage mishaps and the reality behind social media highlight reels. A candid, unfiltered conversation about sustaining a creative career while raising children — and redefining success, identity and longevity in the music industry. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The “Less F*cks” Era: DJ TBX Speaks

This week on We Are the Motherfogging DJs, we sit down with the unstoppable force that is DJ TBX (Bex)— and trust us, this is one of those conversations that stays with you long after the music fades. From her roots growing up in Blackpool to commanding dancefloors in ski and snowboarding resorts, TBX shares the real, unfiltered story of how she carved out her place in the industry. But this episode goes deeper than DJing. We talk honestly about the realities of being a woman in the DJ world — the inequalities, the frustrations, and the power of using your voice to call it out. TBX’s perspective is both refreshing and necessary, especially for women navigating midlife in an industry that doesn’t always make space for them. This is a conversation for women who’ve lived a bit. Who’ve seen some things. Who are done shrinking, done pleasing, and ready to take up space. We also dive into her journey to sobriety — and how it’s brought her clarity, confidence, and that powerful shift into caring a whole lot less about what doesn’t matter. It’s freeing, it’s inspiring, and it’s something so many women in midlife will resonate with. Add to that her upcoming book, and what you get is a woman stepping fully into her power — and showing others they can do the same. This episode feels like a chat with that wise, straight-talking friend who tells you what you need to hear — not what you want to hear. If you’re in a season of change, growth, or “what the hell comes next?” — this one’s for you. Honest. Empowering. Unmissable. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Marcia Carr. No Tokenism. No Compromise. Just DJ'ing. After 40 years in the Game

This week we’re joined by the incomparable Marcia Carr — a true DJ’s DJ whose four-decade career spans soul, jazz, disco, broken beat and Detroit techno, all rooted in vinyl and pure feeling. In this episode, Marcia takes us deep into the foundations of her journey — from growing up immersed in reggae, Motown and sound system culture, to building a collection of 20,000+ records and carving out her place in a scene that hasn’t always made space for her. We get into some powerful territory, including: how faith reshaped her relationship with music; the reality of rejection, sexism, ageism and colourism in the industry; why she refuses to be tokenised — and the moment she called it out; building her own platform Girlz B Like when doors kept closing; navigating long COVID, health battles and still showing up to the decks and a moment where her set helped pull someone back from the edge. Marcia also shares her approach to DJing with intention — playing music that uplifts, heals and connects, rather than just fills a dancefloor. This one goes deep — expect honesty, wisdom and a whole lot of soul. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.