The Midlife Mentors

• Sally Gunnell OBE: Overcoming Life's Hurdles At Midlife

  On this week’s episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast we’re thrilled to be joined by Olympic gold medalist, and health and wellbeing ambassador Sally Gunnell OBE.Sally shares her incredible story with us - from when she was first spotted by her coach at 14, to how she navigated retirement from professional sport at the age of 31. Sally openly shares how her mindset held her back in her early career, and how she still uses the tools she learnt today to achieve her goals as a business owner, speaker and mentor.Finally, Sally offers us some wonderful insights into staying healthy and happy at midlife, focusing particularly on the positive lifestyle changes we can make. This is such an energising, inspirational conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it.Connect with Sally at the below links:Instagram: @sallygunnellhttps://www.lifeshurdle.com/https://www.sallygunnell.com/ Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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• The Extinction Of Experience: Interview with Author Christine Rosen

  Something we’ve talked about a lot on The Midlife Mentors podcast is the impact of social media and the digital world we live in, in particular on our relationships. In this episode we dive deeper as we’re joined by Christine Rosen, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of the thought-provoking book The Extinction of Experience. In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, many of us have become disconnected from direct, meaningful encounters with the natural environment and with each other. Christine’s work delves into how and why this shift has happened—and the profound consequences it may have for our well-being, our culture, and even our understanding of ourselves.During our conversation, we explore the roots of this “extinction of experience,” uncover what it means in practical terms for our day-to-day lives, and consider how we might reclaim a more authentic and engaged way of living. Whether you’re a concerned parent or educator, or simply curious about how modern life shapes our worldview, this discussion promises fresh perspectives and, hopefully, a few solutions to help us reconnect.Buy Christine's book at the below link:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extinction-Experience-Christine-Rosen/dp/1847922082https://www.aei.org/Pre-order James' book The Midlife Male Handbook: A Man's Guide To Thriving Through The Andropause at the links below:Amazonhttps://tinyurl.com/2fww2k9sWaterstoneshttps://tinyurl.com/2ktp637eWH Smithhttps://tinyurl.com/4rnvjsjy Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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• 12 Midlife Hacks That Actually Work!

  We’re bombarded on a daily basis with ways to live our best life - from managing our mental wellbeing and getting fit, to living longer and having better relationships. So in this episode we wanted to share 12 midlife hacks that ACTUALLY work.The reality is, success comes from an accumulation of small changes that build up over time. These tips are ones we actively pursue ourselves - having cut through all the fluff and pseudo science out there and what’s more they’re super simple. So let’s get into it!Pre order James' book here:Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2fww2k9sWaterstones: https://tinyurl.com/2ktp637eWH Smith: https://tinyurl.com/4rnvjsjy Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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• Tackling Ageism: An Interview With Professor Sarah Vickerstaff

  Something we started to focus on towards the end of last year is the issue of ageism in the workplace. We started to hear more and more anecdotal stories about people being unable to find new roles on the basis of their age, and even spoke to recruitment professionals off the record who told us that clients were filtering applicants by age.Clearly there’s a huge personal cost to ageism, but in today’s skill shortage environment there can also be great cost to organisations. The job site Total Jobs released research on ageism in 2024 that highlighted some disturbing trends, with 59% of recruiters admitting to making age-based assumptions and 46% considering candidates over 57 “too old.”We wanted to know more, so in this episode we’re joined by Professor Sarah Vickerstaff, Professor Emerita of Work and Employment at the University of Kent, and a leading expert in this field. She co-authored the Total Jobs research and she shares with us not only her findings about how age discrimination manifests in the job market, but most importantly—practical steps we can all take to create more inclusive, respectful work environments.Whether you’re an employer aiming to retain valuable talent or an employee seeking fair treatment, this conversation will shed light on the realities of workplace ageism and offer pathways for positive change. So settle in, and get ready for an insightful discussion that might just change how you view your career journey and the role age plays in it. We hope you enjoy it.For more information about Sarah click below:https://www.kent.ac.uk/school-of-social-sciences/people/1451/vickerstaff-sarahEmail:[email protected] Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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• Navigating Political Polarisation

  Welcome to another episode of The Midlife Mentors podcast and today we’re diving into a topic that’s more relevant than ever: Navigating Political Polarisation….In today’s world, it’s hard to escape the constant tension and divisiveness that seems to be everywhere. From social media to family dinners, it can feel like political opinions are driving us further apart. But what does this mean for our mental and physical wellbeing? How do we maintain our mental clarity, keep stress at bay, and engage in healthy debates when the world feels so divided?So in this episode, we’re going to explore how to navigate political polarisation with resilience, empathy, and, importantly, an open mind.  We also share some tips on protecting our mental health and keeping emotional balance.Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the current political climate or just want to know how to engage more thoughtfully, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive into how we can navigate this time with open minds and a calm approach.To pre order James' book: The Midlife Male Handbook: A Man's Guide To Thriving Through Andropause, please click the link below:https://tinyurl.com/rafscm7uMarbella Midlife Reset Retreat:https://thirtyeightdegreesnorth.com/midlife-reset-marbella/ Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

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