The Midlife Mentors

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Money affects almost every area of our lives, yet it's one of the subjects many of us feel least confident talking about. 
And yet - in midlife, when we're thinking about retirement, career changes, caring for ageing parents, or simply creating more freedom and security, understanding our finances has never been more important.
Today's guest is Alex Theis. After an 18-year career in finance and investment banking, Alex combined her financial expertise with coaching to help women build confidence with money, challenge limiting beliefs, and make investing and financial planning feel far less overwhelming. 
Through her work and her 'Women Can Finance' community, she's on a mission to make financial wellbeing accessible, empowering and, dare we say it, even enjoyable. 
In this conversation, we explore why so many women lack confidence around money, how our childhood experiences shape our financial habits, the psychology behind spending and debt, practical first steps to growing wealth, and why taking control of your finances isn't just about money - it's about creating more choice, confidence and freedom in every area of your life.
Find out more about Alex's coaching here: https://alextheiscoaching.com/
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Five years ago, the world looked very different. 
We were navigating a global pandemic, rebuilding our business, and trying to make sense of an uncertain future. Like so many people, we had no idea what the next few years would bring.
If we could go back and sit down with our younger selves, knowing everything we know now, what would we say?
In this episode, we're sharing the lessons we wish we'd learned sooner - from trusting ourselves instead of the noise around us, to realising that healing is often more important than discipline, and why relationships, faith, rest and taking time to pause have become some of the greatest priorities in our lives.
Whether you're navigating change, questioning what's next, or simply wondering if you're on the right path, we hope this conversation encourages you to reflect on your own journey - and perhaps helps you learn a few things from our hindsight rather than having to learn them all the hard way.
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Today we're discussing How To Thrive In A World We Weren't Made For.
We're living in the safest, most technologically advanced time in human history... so why do so many of us feel stressed, anxious and mentally exhausted?
According to neuroscientist and author of The Evolving Brain Dr Paul Goldsmith, it's because we're trying to navigate a twenty-first century lives with a brain that's evolved for a completely different world.
Rather than beating ourselves up, what if we understood that the problem isn't that we're weak or failing - it's that our ancient survival wiring is trying to cope with a modern world it was never designed for.
In this fascinating conversation, we explore why your brain is wired the way it is, why social media, AI and modern work are pushing it to its limits, and the surprisingly simple things you can do to work with your brain instead of against it.
If you've ever wondered why your mind won't switch off, why you feel constantly "on", or why life can feel so overwhelming despite living in an age of unprecedented convenience, this episode will help make sense of it all.
Buy Dr Paul Goldsmith's Book - The Evolving Brain How To Thrive In A World We Weren’t Made For here:
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What if we look back on social media the same way we now look back on smoking?
In this thought-provoking episode, we're joined by Lord Bethell, one of the leading voices behind the push for stronger online protections for children and the proposed social media legislation in the UK.
We explore why governments are finally stepping in, what age verification could mean for young people, the hidden impact of algorithms on developing minds, and why some experts believe social media has become one of the biggest public health challenges of our time.
But this conversation goes far beyond politics. We dive into addiction, loneliness, AI companions, the future of human connection, and the uncomfortable question of whether technology is serving us - or whether we've become the product.
Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, or simply someone who finds themselves endlessly scrolling, this is a fascinating conversation about where we're heading as a society and what we may need to do to reclaim our attention, our wellbeing, and our humanity. This is one episode you'll be thinking about long after you've finished listening.
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Why is it that one piece of criticism can stay with us for years, yet we quickly forget the things that are going well?
The answer lies in our psychology. Human beings are wired to spot threats and problems. It's how we survived. But in today's world, that negativity bias can leave us stressed, anxious and focused on what's wrong.
In this episode, James is flying solo exploring the science of gratitude. Not as a fluffy self-help idea, but as a practical tool for improving wellbeing, resilience and perspective.
James looks at what psychology tells us, why gratitude works, and how you can train your brain to notice more of what's good in your life.
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