86 I wrote a book! Solo with Rachel

A solo episode with Rachel talking about her just-published book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause and Beyond! She talks about: The difficulties of writing a book Midlife as so much more than just menopause How once we get the messy stuff sorted, we can create a magnificent next chapter Why she wrote the book and what’s in it How her early menopause diagnosis became the catalyst for a whole new life A sneak peek at some of the content Understanding the hormonal fluctuations of perimenopause Coping with secondary infertility Learning about the impact of diet and lifestyle on hormonal balance How we might go about rebranding menopause The experience of women going through menopause in other cultures How ageism and the patriarchy effect our experience of menopause How ageism towards women is particularly bad in Anglo-Saxon cultures The range of things available to help our midlife transition The over-medicalization of menopause Negative language associated with menopause The possibilities menopause opens up for women Learning to see menopause as a gift And more! You can get your own copy of this life-changing book here. 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?  

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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.