100 Making sense of midlife with Mr Magnificent

A very special 100th episode of the podcast as I welcome the first man on to the podcast, my husband Mark Estdale, who has shared my Magnificent Midlife journey over the last sixteen years. We talk about: Our support animal How I managed to persuade Mark to come on my podcast How Ashton Applewhite’s words on ageism impacted us both The importance of learning and being open as we move through midlife Getting men to embrace this period, especially for the women in their lives The rollercoaster of Rachel’s early menopause diagnosis and how it happened Reversing the early menopause diagnosis for a time The pain of secondary infertility How we both became aware of the negative narratives around women, menopause and aging  Learning to appreciate the cyclicality of women and the power that can come from that Society’s attitudes towards menstruation, menopause and lack of awareness How and why heterosexual relationships can break down in midlife The evolution of our relationship including our sexual one The misrepresentation of data when it comes to menopause The still waters after menopause Current narratives around HRT and the importance of a holistic approach The importance of curiosity, exploring ideas and challenging dogma Fear driven narratives around menopause and HRT How Mark thinks Rachel has changed Trusting that the dots will connect when you look back in the future The book baby Ground flaxseed, yoga, exercise in general and cutting down on alcohol Barefoot shoes Mark’s advice to other men with menopausal partners And more! Bogey, the baby substitute   "You can't connect the dots looking forward. You can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever." STEVE JOBS   To celebrate this 100th episode you can get 50% off Rachel’s book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond with the code PODCAST100 at magnificentmidlife.com/book If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it and leave a review on iTunes or wherever you’re listening. Find out how to leave a review here: bit.ly/leavepodcastreview You can find out more information and get the show notes to every episode at magnificentmidlife.com. That’s also where you’ll find strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent. There’s a midlife wellness program, courses, midlife mentoring to help make the most of your next chapter, and our online membership program. If not now, when? Named #18 in the best 40 Women Over 50 podcasts globally by Feedspot

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Midlife isn’t the end of meaningful life, just the end of the first half rehearsal. Listen, laugh and be inspired as Rachel Lankester, author, mentor and founder of Magnificent Midlife, interviews women in midlife and beyond living authentic, empowered lives, not disappearing into obscurity. From round the world yachtswomen to 60 year old pole dancers, from palliative care doctors to sustainable food evangelists, this podcast explores the myriad things older women get up to and the issues we face. We challenge the status quo and bash those negative stereotypes about being an older woman. Need some inspiration about what’s possible for you when you're over 40, over 50 or beyond? These women will show you anything is. Need help overcoming your own limiting beliefs about getting older or struggles with menopause? Learn from women who’ve experienced the same but found ways to thrive and become who they were always meant to be. Learn their life-hacks and how they do what they do. This podcast is all about celebrating women in midlife and beyond. We’re not over the hill or on a downward slope. We get better with age not worse. We talk all things midlife, about issues that matter, and share fabulous stories of magnificent women doing very cool stuff. Now's our time! Find out more at magnificentmidlife.com.