Midlife Illuminated

It sounds far-fetched to go from feeling toxic and self-hating - to feeling calm and positive...within 6 weeks (without any drugs or expensive interventions). That was precisely the experience of Abbe Meek, a 52-year-old mum of two who hit menopause and fell to pieces. Abbe tweaked her morning routine - and was astonished to discover that it transformed her life and her relationship with her family. Have a listen to my chat with Abbe to hear the tiny, gentle change she made to get back to feeling like herself. I hope this episode give you hope that you are never stuck - and that you don't have to do anything drastic to feel radically better. Find out about my Wellness Unwrapped Self-Paced Programme here: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-wellness-unwrapped-self-paced-programme/ My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

I recently became an empty nester. For the first time in 26 years, I have none of my kids living at home. In this episode, I share how we can navigate this time with acceptance, joy and optimism. Whether you are currently experiencing empty nesting or have years to go before you reach this transition, I hope this episode reassures you and gives you hope. Join me for my free masterclass: "How to reclaim your glow (even if you feel like a hot mess)". You can book your place here: https://subscribepage.io/DFasP7 You can book a discovery call with me here: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/one-to-one-health-wellness-coaching/ My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

When life feels overwhelming, it's tempting to make ourselves feel better by turning to food (and most likely food that is not good for us). In this episode, I share a few tips on tackling stress eating - starting with being kind to ourselves. PLEASE NOTE: the information in this podcast is not designed to address eating disorders, which need specialist support. Join my Freshly Minted membership for women here: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Read about the editor of Top Sante's experience of my group coaching here: https://www.topsante.co.uk/womens-health/health-coaching-benefits/ Got a question or a comment? Email me at suzy@peppermintwellness.co.uk. You can also find me on the links below: My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

However challenging this year has been for you, please know that you really can end it feeling calmer, more energised and more positive about yourself. No matter how many times you've not managed to stick to healthy habits in the past, I believe that you can change your mindset and start to care for your own wellbeing. Have a listen to my chat with Abigail Best - one of the ladies who has turned her wellbeing around through group coaching. Abigail is managing director of a travel PR agency and a mum of two boys, aged 4 and 8 - so her life is very fast-paced and full-on. She realised she needed to make a change to look after herself - and she did! Have a listen to how that move has transformed how she feels - and how those positive changes have rippled out to her family. To get you started on making your own shift to feeling better, I'm delighted to invite you to a free Freshly Minted session with me. I'm excited for you to experience the power of women's group coaching for yourself. I hope to chat to you soon! This free taster session is on Tuesday, 8th October 8 - 9pm and you can reserve your place here: subscribepage.io/tastersession Find out more about my Freshly Minted membership for women here: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Read about the editor of Top Sante's experience of my group coaching here: https://www.topsante.co.uk/womens-health/health-coaching-benefits/ Got a question? Email me at suzy@peppermintwellness.co.uk. You can also find me on the links below: My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

I don't know about you...but I often feel like I'm constantly behind and racing just to stay still. That changed over the course of this summer, when I did a 7-week social media detox (I intended to do 6 weeks but was enjoying it so much that I've stayed away from being 'out there' for an extra week). In this episode, I share how I've gained a huge boost of clarity, headspace and perspective. You'll hear how I've cut out lots of things from my life that were draining me and overwhelming me. I also share how I cleared out a load of old stuff from my house...and the precious thing that I discovered hidden under all the clutter. I'm grateful to have moved into September feeling lighter, more present and far more in control of my time, my focus and my energy. I hope that listening to this episode inspires you to do some decluttering of your own. I'd love to hear from you if so. You can find me on the links below: My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My Freshly Minted group coaching for women: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Join the wait list for my Wellness Unwrapped self-paced programme: THE WELLNESS UNWRAPPED Self-paced PROGRAMME (peppermintwellness.co.uk) My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

With the frenetic, back-to-school period about to kick in, I thought I'd re-share with you some guidance on how to stay grounded in the face of so much stress. This chat with Terri Creeden will make you think differently about what it means to lead your family. She shares how essential it is that we engage in self-care so that we have the capacity to help our family members to fulfill their own potential in life. Terri is a certified executive coach, trainer and facilitator. She believes in embracing slowness in our lives and leading with courage. She co-founded Grounded Parents Group with Sanela Lukanovic as an act of rebellion, after seeing how difficult it is for parents to find a space for their own self-development. Since the original podcast was recorded, Grounded Parents Group has opened up and expanded its personal development to parents and non-parents alike at www.selfdom.life. Terri Creeden can be reached directly at terri@creedemcoaching.com My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My Freshly Minted group coaching for women: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Join the wait list for my Wellness Unwrapped self-paced programme: THE WELLNESS UNWRAPPED Self-paced PROGRAMME (peppermintwellness.co.uk) My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

I'm delighted to re-share this eye-opening conversation on a topic which affects ALL of us. As you'll hear Gwyneth Moss explain, we have all picked up limiting beliefs when we were young children. These limiting beliefs (also known as "false truths") are often what are sabotaging us as adults. In this episode, you'll learn how false truths dictate our thoughts, behaviours and life choices...without us even being aware of them. I've been fortunate to have trained in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping with Gwyneth. I think you will love her straight-talking wisdom. Gwyneth teaches people how to use tapping to help themselves, to help others, to help children and even to help animals. Find out more about her work at https://efthelps.com. Download my free 5 Days to Calm programme (including a simple tapping practice) on my Wellness Unwrapped app here: Download on The App Store: Wellness Unwrapped on the App Store (apple.com) Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p8j9mtfmctkp.p4w5emeykapp1&gl=GB&pli=1 My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My Freshly Minted group coaching for women: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Join the wait list for my Wellness Unwrapped self-paced programme: THE WELLNESS UNWRAPPED Self-paced PROGRAMME (peppermintwellness.co.uk) My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness Find out more about Linda (the artist Gwyneth refers to in a wonderful real-life story) here: https://www.lindahollingshead.co.uk

This is a re-release of episode 56 of my podcast. - and one of my favourite conversations. If I could persuade everyone to adopt just one habit, it would be a daily gratitude practice. It's no exaggeration to say that this is a practice that transforms people's lives on every level. This is a deeply uplifting conversation with the inspirational Holly Bertone. Holly discovered the power of gratitude after she was hit by a double whammy of chronic diseases which took her from over-achieving high-performer to bed-ridden and unable to function. Whatever challenges you are currently facing in life, this conversation will empower you to start reaping the remarkable benefits of gratitude. The research is unequivocal: gratitude transforms our emotional health, helps us to recover from past traumas, builds our resilience and improves our physical health too. Holly's approach is gentle and kind: she shows you how to start to build gratitude into your life, no matter how difficult that might seem. Holly is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker and gratitude coach. As a breast cancer and autoimmune survivor, she helps women to unwrap their resilience. She is President and CEO of Pink Fortitude and founder of Fortitude.Academy. She is a Project Management Professional and holds a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins University. She is also a Certified Natural Health Professional. Find out more about Holly's work and take her gratitude quiz here: https://pinkfortitude.com/ Download my free 5 Days to Calm programme (including a simple gratitude practice) on my Wellness Unwrapped app here: Download on The App Store: Wellness Unwrapped on the App Store (apple.com) Download on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p8j9mtfmctkp.p4w5emeykapp1&gl=GB&pli=1 My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My Freshly Minted group coaching for women: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Join the wait list for my Wellness Unwrapped self-paced programme: THE WELLNESS UNWRAPPED Self-paced PROGRAMME (peppermintwellness.co.uk) My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

You might be feeling stuck, frustrated and taken for granted - you might be feeling that life is passing you by, and that it's too late for you to create the life you want. I hope that this episode gives you hope that midlife is a golden period of opportunity to shake up your life and redesign it in a way that fulfils you. This is a very deep, soulful conversation with a wise, inspiring midlifer, Michelle Salon. Michelle is a mum of four who went from feeling depleted, overwhelmed and insecure to landing her dream job and letting go of the people-pleasing that was draining her. We discuss how the perimenopause can make us feel insecure in our career; the challenges of claiming time for ourselves; how the need for validation can hamper us; establishing boundaries around the time we give to others; finding joy in creative activities; and manifesting what we want out of life. It's been a joy to walk this journey with Michelle and watch her begin to blossom and thrive. It's so empowering to hear a real-life story of positive change in midlife: I hope that listening to Michelle will inspire you too to follow your dreams. My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My Freshly Minted group coaching for women: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Join the wait list for my Wellness Unwrapped self-paced programme: THE WELLNESS UNWRAPPED Self-paced PROGRAMME (peppermintwellness.co.uk) My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

In this episode, I share a story from my past which nearly resulted in tragedy - for me and for many others. I'm very aware how fortunate I am to be here, alive and well, to share this with you today. You'll hear why our brains are so deeply vulnerable - and how easily they can malfunction from what we put in our body. I hope that sharing my story prompts you to reflect on your own story. What has happened to you in your past which might be affecting your present? As always, do drop me a note if this resonates with you. You can find me on the links below: My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Join the wait list for my Wellness Unwrapped self-paced programme: THE WELLNESS UNWRAPPED Self-paced PROGRAMME (peppermintwellness.co.uk) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

Here are my honest reflections on the perimenopause and menopause - and what I wish that all women knew. I share the ways that I'm preparing for this transition - and the many ways that I used to sabotage my body's ability to balance itself. I'm glad I know better now. I hope this episode inspires you to care for yourself, whatever your age or stage of life. You can find out more about Second Spring menopause corporate wellness workshops here: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/second-spring/ My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Join the wait list for my Wellness Unwrapped self-paced programme: THE WELLNESS UNWRAPPED Self-paced PROGRAMME (peppermintwellness.co.uk) Discover Jude's cooling scarf to help with hot flushes here: Jude's Menopause Wellness | Hot Flush Relief (judesmenopausewellness.co.uk) My LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

It's been a long time since I've showed up here....much longer than I'd planned. I've lived through the darkest days - and also the lightest. I'm now a grandmother, which has given me a whole new perspective on life. I hope my thoughts on this prompt you too to relook at your North Star. Do get in touch with me and let me know. You can find me on the links below: My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ My Freshly Minted group coaching for women: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Join the wait list for my Wellness Unwrapped self-paced programme: THE WELLNESS UNWRAPPED Self-paced PROGRAMME (peppermintwellness.co.uk) LinkedIn: (37) Suzy Glaskie | LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

In this (the final episode in this season of Midlife Illuminated) I share something that every woman needs. Particularly in midlife, when we are overwhelmed by the needs of others. It's the need to return to ourselves. In the classic book Women Who Run With The Wolves, this is described as "homing". With thanks to Clarissa Pinkola Estes - author of Women Who Run With The Wolves - for enlightening me on the need for homing. I hope this episode gives you the permission you need to do your own homing. I'm now starting a quiet time of no podcasting and no social media posting. To find out how transformative this was last year, listen to episode 68 of this podcast ("I saw the light! Here's how.") You can find it here: https://pod.co/midlife-illuminated/tuning-out-others-and-tuning-into-yourself Lastly, I'd like to say a big thank you for tuning in - I'm so grateful for you choosing to join me here. I look forward to sharing more illuminations with you when I'm back for season 5 (make sure you've hit the subscribe button to hear the new season). Wishing you a wonderful summer! Suzy x If you'd like to get in touch with me, here's how: My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Join me at my monthly Peppermint Pause: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/peppermint-pause/ Join my in my Freshly Minted membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

Women have always been conditioned to put their own wellbeing last. Research shows that their pets get better care than they do. Pets are wonderful companions: they need and deserve our care. But don't we deserve some care too? Research has also shown that this "me-last" conditioning leads to serious consequences when it comes to our health outcomes. For our sakes AND the sake of our loved ones, let's rip up this script and begin a new one. I hope this episode gives you the inspiration to rethink your priorities and discover what lights YOU up. My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Louis' Toucan Water: https://www.toucanwater.com/ Join me at my monthly Peppermint Pause: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/peppermint-pause/ Join my in my Freshly Minted membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

Getting yourself healthy doesn't have to be hard work. It can actually be, yes, pleasurable! Here's my Peppermint Tea chat with Katy Grele, a 51-year-old mum who has come through breast cancer. Katy wasn't interested in doing any more short-lived, quick-fix diet plans. She wanted to adopt healthy habits to see her through the menopause...and the rest of her life. And she has surprised herself by actually enjoying this process. I hope that listening to our Peppermint Tea chat reassures you that you can also make the lifestyle changes you'd like to. My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Discover my Freshly Minted membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Here's the Top Sante magazine article that caught Katy's eye: https://www.topsante.co.uk/womens-health/health-coaching-benefits/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

Ever tried a quick-fix way to lose weight or feel better or look younger? Ever tried a wellness gimmick that promised overnight miracles? We need to think beyond the short-term. We need to think about how we'd like to feel and live in the last years of our life. I hope this episode gives you a different perspective on weight loss, ageing - and on caring for yourself. My website: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/ Discover my Freshly Minted membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Corporate wellness: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/corporate-wellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness

There's a crisis amongst women at work. Burnout is the no. 1 reason why women are leaving (or planning to leave) their job. I've been there myself. My mental and physical health suffered when I tried to juggle a high-stress PR job with caring for very young children. I talk through why we're at breaking point - and what you can do to protect yourself from burnout. If this episode strikes a chord and you have your own story to share, drop me a note. Access my free 5 Days to Calm programme on my Wellness Unwrapped app (you can find Wellness Unwrapped on the App Store or Google Play). Discover my Freshly Minted membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Corporate wellness: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/corporate-wellness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness Email: suzy@peppermintwellness.co.uk

I'm just back from a sailing holiday in Greece. It rained a lot...but at least the food was fabulous. I thought I'd share with you what I've learnt about the fabled "Mediterranean diet". As you'll hear, food is SO much more than fuel - and the Mediterranean diet is SO much more than what's on our plate. I hope this episode gives you practical, simple tips on adopting a health-boosting Mediterranean lifestyle...wherever you live. Discover my Freshly Minted Membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness Email: suzy@peppermintwellness.co.uk

Exams are a source of huge stress and anxiety - both for kids and parents. As a health coach and mum of three, I share my top tips on how you can help your kids to cope with exam season. As a former managing director, I also give you an insight into what helps young people to thrive in the workplace - and it's not all about exam results. Access my free 5 Days to Calm programme on my Wellness Unwrapped app (you can find Wellness Unwrapped on the App Store or Google Play). Discover my Freshly Minted Membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness Email: suzy@peppermintwellness.co.uk Other relevant links: Brain-boosting breakfast recipes: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/four-breakfast-recipes-to-keep-you-full-till-lunchtime/ My cacao brainy balls recipe: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/cacao-brainy-balls/  

As my son celebrates his 25th birthday, I've been reflecting on what I've learnt in a quarter of a century of being a mum. I thought I'd share some of my insights with you. I hope this episode reassures you that you don't need to set the bar so high for yourself. Have a read of my blog on 25 things I've learnt as a mum: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/how-to-raise-healthy-happy-kids-25-lessons-ive-learnt-in-25-years-as-a-mum/ Listen to my conversation with Zoe Blaskie of Motherkind here: https://pod.co/midlife-illuminated/permission-to-feel-and-to-thrive Listen to my conversation with Terry Creeden of Grounded Parents Group: https://pod.co/midlife-illuminated/why-we-need-to-put-ourselves-first Here's where you can find details of my Freshly Minted membership: https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/freshly-minted-membership/ You can also find me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness