Discovery Corner

This 'mini discovery' is about how September is a great month for a mini reset – there are still 4 months left of 2025 and the possibilities to end it in a different place are up to you.

To coincide with Valentine's Day and the month of love, I'm joined by Dating and Relationship Coach, Sibylle Ansley for an honest conversation on finding love in midlife.  Discover how to navigate dating in your 40s and 50s with confidence - from rebuilding self-worth to meeting the right partner for you, with clarity and intention.

In this conversation, Claire is joined by financial coach Elsa Dale to explore money mindset, confidence and the emotional side of finances. Together they discuss why money feels overwhelming, how childhood beliefs shape our habits, and why maths skills don't determine financial success. Learn how to budget without shame, rethink debt, and rewrite your money story at any age. This empowering episode offers clarity, practical reflection and reassurance for anyone wanting a healthier relationship with money.

In this festive episode, I'm joined by lifestyle blogger and author April J Harris for a warm, uplifting conversation about slowing down, finding joy, and creating meaningful moments during the holiday season. We explore mindful living at Christmas, embracing simple traditions, reducing stress, and choosing presence over perfection. April shares heartfelt stories, practical tips, and gentle encouragement for women navigating a busy December while trying to stay grounded. If you're craving a calmer, more intentional Christmas filled with connection and purpose, this episode offers inspiration, reassurance, and plenty of cosy seasonal wisdom.

In this very first episode of Discovery Corner®, I sit down with Tracy, who was just one month away from retirement when she received a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis. Together, we talk about the shock of that moment, how she navigated her treatment and recovery, and what life looks like for her now that she's all clear. Tracy shares honestly her experience, how she's slowly beginning to rediscover herself and what's next.

Discovery Corner launches in September 2025. In Episode Zero, host, and mindset coach Claire Melvin introduces herself and shares what the podcast will be about.

The holidays can feel overwhelming when you're estranged from family — full of pressure, grief, guilt and complicated emotions. In this episode, I share my own estrangement story, the challenges Christmas can bring, and the mindset shifts, boundaries and rituals that have helped me create a season that feels peaceful and supportive. Your Christmas doesn't have to look like anyone else's. You're allowed to protect your energy, honour your feelings, and build new traditions that bring you comfort, connection and joy.

As the nights draw in, I'm joined by Anne Shaw (Executive Director, Transport for West Midlands) and Nick Gazzard (Founder, Hollie Gazzard Trust) to talk about women's safety — on public transport, in daily life, and beyond. We cover Hollie's legacy, the Hollie Guard app, safer transport design, and how cultural change can protect future generations.