Repost: Fantasy, Wellness & Fairy Realms – with Joel & Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann

The Middle-aged Bodcast - Season 7 Trailer

Season 7 is here and fresh off the back of our 12 mile charity walk for Andy's Man Club, we're backing Age UK's "Act Now, Age Better" campaign. This season will focus on ways of keeping active in mid-life, interspersed with the usual banter, laughs and special episodes. Season 7 promises to be a summer sizzler. The Middle-aged Bodcast, getting older but having some laughs! 📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast [https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast/] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast [https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast/] 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast [https://x.com/MidagedBodcast] 🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social] 🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk [https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Battersea, Bumblebee & Blisters Incoming

With our 12-mile charity walk now just days away, we're back for a bonus Bodcast full of nostalgia, chaos and middle-aged adventure. Rich shares the story of his trip to Battersea Power Station from the incredible lift experience and fascinating history tour to finally stepping inside the Transformers store he'd been dreaming about visiting. There's talk of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen and somehow an ongoing battle to actually find a bottle of Coca-Cola. We also chat about our preparations for the upcoming charity walk [https://www.justgiving.com/page/bodcast-1772293765658?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL] in aid of Andy's Man Club, reveal plans for a future 40th anniversary special on The Transformers: The Movie, and look ahead to the return of the Bodcast for Season 7. 📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast [https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast/] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast [https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast/] 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast [https://x.com/MidagedBodcast] 🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social] 🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk [https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Best Of The Bodcast: No Fly Travel

We're bringing you a 'Best Of' featuring clips from something we never expected to cover so in-depth on the Bodcast: No Fly Travel. It all started with a random article Rich read about Atomic Kitten's Liz McClarnon setting up an Instagram page, which ended up with Liz herself appearing on the Bodcast! To top it all off, T.A. was so inspired by Liz's no fly travel story, that he and Mrs. Shelano booked a train only holiday across Europe. This episode features clips from the following: * Coffee Shop Frustrations and Real World Connections (Season 3) [https://pod.fo/e/2b6f12] * Liz McClarnon: Atomic Kitten, Celebrity MasterChef & No Fly Traveller (Season 4) [https://pod.fo/e/2dac66] * No Fly, No Regrets: A 2,500-Mile Train Journey (Season 5) [https://pod.fo/e/36f58a] Follow No Fly Traveller on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/no_fly_traveller/] 📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast [https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast/] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast [https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast/] 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast [https://x.com/MidagedBodcast] 🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social] 🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk [https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Repost: Caralyn Dreyer on Mental Health, Identity & Finding Strength in Recovery

Hi Bodcasters, we're still gearing up for the charity walk at the end of May and Season 7 starting in June. So, we're bringing you a couple of reposts before some bonus content. This week, we're revisiting our Season 4 chat with Caralyn Dreyer, talking mental health and rediscovering yourself. Original episode description In this powerful and honest episode of The Middle-aged Bodcast, Rich and T.A. chat with Caralyn Dreyer: mental health blogger, single mum, and advocate - about her journey through depression, anxiety, adoption, eating disorders, and rebuilding her identity. Caralyn opens up about growing up as a biracial adoptee in a predominantly white community, surviving abusive relationships, and what finally led her to speak publicly about her struggles. She shares how launching her blog Darkness to Dialogue helped her connect with others and reclaim her voice - despite her social anxiety and years of self-doubt. Expect open discussion on: * Breaking stigma around mental health * Living well with depression and anxiety * The complexities of identity and belonging * Postpartum depression and parenting through pain * How sharing your story can help others feel less alone Caralyn’s warmth, humour, and resilience shine through in this heartfelt conversation that reminds us why honesty and empathy matter – especially in midlife. 📌 Find Caralyn's blog: caralyndreyer.blogspot.com [https://caralyndreyer.blogspot.com/] 📱 Follow Caralyn on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/caralyn_dreyer/], Twitter/X [https://x.com/DreyerCara], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaralyndreyer] and more - just search her name! 📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast [https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast/] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast [https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast/] 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast [https://x.com/MidagedBodcast] 🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social] 🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk [https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk/] 🎧 Listen, share, and join the conversation. You are not alone! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Repost: Fantasy, Wellness & Fairy Realms – with Joel & Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann

Hi Bodcasters, while we gear up for the charity walk and get everything lined up for Season 7 in June, we're keeping things ticking over with a few reposts and bonus Bodcasts. First up, we're going back to our chat with Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann. This episode covers independent publishing, fantasy worlds, and some seriously real talk about changing your lifestyle to benefit your long term health. Original episode description This week, we're joined by husband-and-wife duo Joel and Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann for a double helping of inspiration. Joel is the indie author behind the Servants of the Moon and Sun fantasy series - an epic reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with rich world-building, powerful women, and a surprising amount of heart. Alongside Jay-Jay (his editor, audiobook narrator, and wife), they share how they've built a creative life together - one book, chapter and cover at a time. They also open up about their incredible wellness journey, sparked by a life-changing health scare. Jay-Jay has lost over 100 pounds, Joel over 35 – all through sustainable lifestyle changes. From cutting sugar to cooking from scratch, their story is honest, motivating, and seriously inspiring. It's a warm, funny, and deeply personal chat about books, balance, blood pressure... and why sometimes love means saying goodbye to the ice cream. 📚 Learn more about Joel's books: https://servantsofthemoonandsun.com [https://servantsofthemoonandsun.com/] 🔗 Follow Joel on Social Media: Twitter/X [https://x.com/ServantsAnd] | Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/servantand.bsky.social] 📱 Follow The Middle-aged Bodcast Online! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast [https://www.instagram.com/midagedbodcast/] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast [https://www.facebook.com/middleagedbodcast/] 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/MidagedBodcast [https://x.com/MidagedBodcast] 🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/middleagedbodcast.bsky.social] 🌐 Website: https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk [https://middleagedbodcast.co.uk/] 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for inspiring stories, honest midlife chats, and creative journeys! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.