Midlife: Backpacking, Bad Decisions & Midlife Reflections

Midlife: Backpacking, Bad Decisions & Midlife Reflections

This week we're catching up on all things life, family and travel before taking a hilarious trip down memory lane with our old Australia diaries. From new nieces and solo adventures to menopause chats and the reality of getting older, we cover the stuff that happens when you're firmly in your midlife era. Then things get interesting as we dust off our diaries from our backpacking days in Australia and relive some of the adventures, questionable decisions and unforgettable memories that helped shape who we are today. Expect plenty of laughs, a few moments of nostalgia and proof that while we've grown up a bit, we're still very much the same people underneath it all. Whether you're reminiscing about your own travels, navigating midlife changes or just fancy a laugh with two friends who've known each other for over 30 years, this one's for you. Get a message straight to the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/fan_mail/new] Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/support] Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

Crisis Talks: From CrossFit to Podcasting

Is CrossFit a cult? We investigate… In this Crisis Talks episode, Vikki’s back and we’re chatting all things CrossFit, confidence and podcast plans. From women’s fitness and strength training in your 40s to the reality of competing as a masters athlete — plus what it’s really like trying to launch a podcast — we cover a lot. Expect: 🏋️ Midlife fitness chat 🎙️ Podcast planning 💪 Strong women and healthy ageing 😂 Midlife chaos as usual 👀 And possibly Katie being recruited into CrossFit… #MidlifeFitness #CrossFitWomen #StrengthTraining #WomenOver40 #HealthyAgeing #MenopauseFitness #CrossFitMasters #MidlifeNoCrisis Get a message straight to the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/fan_mail/new] Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/support] Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

Midlife: Strong Not Skinny - Midlife Fitness & CrossFit After 40

Can CrossFit change your life in midlife? This week on Midlife No Crisis, we’re joined by Vikki Gwilt, a dedicated CrossFit athlete and international competitor who discovered strength training later in life and never looked back. We chat about: * How Vikki found CrossFit after fitness classes and BMF * Why strength training matters for women over 40 * Competing internationally in CrossFit masters events * Midlife fitness, hormones and hot flushes * Fitness motivation and building healthy habits * The reality of supplements, recovery and rest days * Why getting stronger matters more than getting thinner * Community, confidence and mental wellbeing Vikki shares her journey from everyday gym-goer to placing among the top competitors in her age group — proving it’s never too late to get stronger. Whether you’re curious about CrossFit, struggling with motivation, or looking for inspiration to prioritise your health in midlife, this episode is packed with honest conversation and plenty of laughs. #MidlifeFitness #CrossFitWomen #StrengthTraining #WomenOver40 #HealthyAgeing #MenopauseFitness #CrossFitMasters #MidlifeNoCrisis Get a message straight to the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/fan_mail/new] Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/support] Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

Crisis Talks: Help I've got a teenager, but it ok coz I've also got van life dreams!

This week on Crisis Talks we talk about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting teens during GCSE season, learning how to let go and the challenge of balancing trust with boundaries. We also return to our happy place - van life!  Expect: • Teenage independence and parenting worries • Late-night logistics and accidental train adventures • Van life, campsites and simple living • Dream UK road trips and Scotland plans • The reality of camper van culture • And an accidental business idea involving a farmhouse and campsite… Somewhere between teenage chaos and van life dreaming we ask: Do we actually need more freedom… or just less stuff and fewer expectations? Honest, funny and gloriously unfiltered - just how we like it. Get a message straight to the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/fan_mail/new] Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/support] Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.

Midlife: Talking Crap & Chasing Freedom

This week sees us catching up after two busy weeks apart and doing what we do best - chatting rubbish while accidentally getting deep. This week we cover: • Corporate guff and work chaos • Decluttering and shed clear-outs • Social media and unexpected calm • Piercings, tattoos and midlife rebellion • Heatwaves, thunderstorms and British weather drama • Camper vans, festivals and why van life feels like freedom • Parenting teens and chasing a simpler life Somewhere between the crab boils and melted false teeth we ask: Do we actually want more from life… or simply less stuff and more freedom? Expect honesty, tangents and plenty of Midlife No Crisis chaos. Get a message straight to the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/fan_mail/new] Don't forget to subscribe and share with your friends. Keep in touch, follow our socials or send an email to hellomidlife@icloud.com. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2537176/support] Listen if you want a laugh and a comforting reminder that friendships don’t have to be perfect — they just have to be real.