What Does It Take to Stay Optimistic in the Face of Heartbreak and Inequality?Catherine Mayer has experienced extraordinary highs and devastating lows. As co-founder of the Women's Equality Party, she fought for a better world—this episode was recorded before she gave her support to a motion to close the party that will be decided by the membership on November 17.As Europe Editor of Time Magazine and bestselling biographer of King Charles: The Heart of a King, she captured stories of power and influence. But her personal life was upended when her beloved husband, Andy Gill—legendary musician of Gang of Four—died suddenly of Covid at the start of the pandemic.Hear Catherine share:How she channeled her loss into her searing memoir, Good GriefWhy she believes women will achieve full equality despite ongoing challengesHer insights into the monarchy, including her latest project on royal womenHow she created the Primadonna Literary Festival, imagining “The World as It Should Be”Catherine's a Queenager whose resilience and optimism shine through in every word. Hear her take on love, loss, politics, and the enduring power of women to change the world.Don’t miss this powerful conversation!
In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast, host Eleanor Mills and coach Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from Catherine Mayer - and how we can apply them to our own Queenager journey. Including:Catherine's pragmatism about holding and experiencing grief and pain AND realising she could choose life and joy as well.How knowing that we only have so many years ahead of us can help us get F on with it and give things a messy go.Catherine founded a political party - what can the rest of us do to make our mark and enact meaningful change in the world?Eleanor Mills is the founder of NOON, the UK's leading network for midlife women. She's also author of the bestselling book Much More to Come. Wendy Lloyd is a Women’s Centred transformational coach. To find out how Wendy can support you through your midlife reinvention, visit www.dramafreeyou.com and book a FREE 30 minute coaching call.
In the 100-year life that many Queenagers will be lucky enough to enjoy, how do we map career and financial decisions in ways that align with these extra years?Avivah Wittenberg-Cox is a pioneering thought leader on longevity and positive ageing. Her Four-Quarter Lives podcast and Generational Balance consultancy are at the forefront of the modern aging debate. Avivah spent three decades working with corporations from Chanel to Harvard University on gender and generational balance, and her insights and support have been key to Eleanor Mills's mission for Noon.
In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast, host Eleanor Mills and coach Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from longevity expert Avivah Wittenberg-Cox and consider how we can apply Avivah's wise words to our own Queenager journeys. Eleanor Mills is the founder of NOON, the UK's leading network for midlife women. She's also author of the bestselling book Much More to Come. Wendy Lloyd is a Women’s Centred transformational coach. To find out how Wendy can support you through your midlife reinvention, visit www.dramafreeyou.com and book a FREE 30 minute coaching call.
In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast, host Eleanor Mills and caoch Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from Dr Sharon Blackie. Here you'll find the inspirational takeaways from the psychotherapist and author to help you can take action and make positive change in your life.Eleanor Mills is the founder of NOON, the UK's leading network for midlife women. She's also author of the bestselling book Much More to Come. Wendy Lloyd is a Women’s Centred transformational coach. To find out how Wendy can support you through your midlife reinvention, visit www.dramafreeyou.com and book a FREE 30 minute coaching call.
What might the second half of women's lives look like if we rooted ourselves in positive stories about wise older women? On this episode Eleanor explores myths and fairy tales with psychotherapist and academic, Sharon Blackie. As Sharon argues: "I'd always had a deep rooted belief that fairy tales really work on us – the imagery in them, the archetypal characters – and help us to see how it might be possible to reimagine ourselves."Sharon's books – including her latest 'Wise Women' – bring together tales of women at midlife and beyond which have been lost - or actively suppressed - over the ages, and show Queenagers some inspiring ways we might think about the second half of our 100-year lives.
In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast episode with Carol Vorderman, host Eleanor Mills and coach Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from Carol, the broadcaster from humble beginnings turned political firebrand.You'll find the inspirational takeaways from Carol Vorderman and how they might help you take action and make positive change in your life.Eleanor Mills is the founder of NOON, the UK's leading network for midlife women. She's also author of the bestselling book Much More to Come.Wendy Lloyd is a Women’s Centred transformational coach. To find out how Wendy can support you through your midlife reinvention, visit www.dramafreeyou.com and book a FREE 30 minute coaching call.
This time, broadcaster turned political firebrand Carol Vorderman, talks to Eleanor Mills about her journey from her impoverished but community-rich upbringing in North Wales to Cambridge University, her new book 'Now What?', snobbery, politics – plus where power lies now.
In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast episode with Dr Lucy Ryan (S1 E4), Eleanor Mills and Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from Lucy, coach, psychologist and author of Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women are Walking Out and What to Do About It.The Sunday Times praised the coach and positive psychologist's searing analysis of the Queenager Braindrain.You'll find the inspirational takeaways from Lucy that help you take action and make positive change in your life.Eleanor Mills is the founder of NOON, the UK's leading network for midlife women. She's also author of the bestselling book Much More to Come.Wendy Lloyd is a Women’s Centred transformational coach. To find out how Wendy can support you through your midlife reinvention, visit www.dramafreeyou.com and book a FREE 30 minute coaching call.
"No one wants to read about old women," an advisor told Dr. Lucy Ryan, which spurred her to write her book Revolting Women: Why Midlife Women are Walking Out and What to Do About It. It proved him wrong.The Sunday Times praised the coach and positive psychologist's searing analysis of the Queenager Braindrain. Why it is that 30 years after men and women entered the workforce in equal numbers, women still make up less than 20 percent of managers? Lucy's 3-part diagnosis: Midlife Collision (backed up by Eleanor Mills's research at noon.org.uk, which found that over half of women have been through at least five massive life events – divorce, bereavement, redundancy, caring for elderly parents, abuse, empty nest, or young offspring with mental health difficulties, their own health challenges, menopause... which often hit altogether). This causes women to leave, and then ... ... Gendered ageism in employers makes it hard for women to get another job. And that's before we start talking about 'the revolt' – that sense of 'I just can't be fxxxxed to be pleasing anymore'. The Revolt is about redefining career success in new ways — ways that nourish every aspect of life.Join Lucy and Eleanor for a masterclass in midlife women and work – and how to kick-start your career again.
In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast episode with Dr Nighat Arif (S1 E3), Eleanor Mills and Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from Dr Nighat, women's health explainer and campaigner.You'll find the inspirational takeaways from Dr Nighat so you can take action and make positive change in your life.Eleanor Mills is the founder of NOON, the UK's leading network for midlife women. She's also author of the bestselling book Much More to Come.Wendy Lloyd is a Women’s Centred transformational coach. To find out how Wendy can support you through your midlife reinvention, visit www.dramafreeyou.com and book a FREE 30 minute coaching call.
Dr Nighat Arif is an amazing women's health specialist who has revolutionised women's medical coverage in the UK. She regularly on This Morning and BBC Breakfast as their expert doctor and is the author of The Knowledge, an essential guide to everything women might be too embarrassed to ask their GP. Dr Nighat came to the UK from Pakistan aged 9 speaking no English, failed her eleven plus but still made it to medical school. Her Tiktoks and Instagram reels in her native languages became an online sensation – she brings practical advice on intimate matters to women who would never otherwise get it. Now her English-language audience has mushroomed as well, on Instagram (@drnighatarif) and TikTok (@drnighatarif).Dr Nighat was one of Eleanor's first recruits to the board of NOON.org.uk and together they have campaigned for the recognition of menopause and the intersectionality of women's treatment: BAME women and women in the poorest parts of the UK are only HALF as likely to receive HRT as women in the richest areas. Tune in to a fascinating conversation about busting midlife taboos, menopause in Asian communities, medical insights you never realised you needed and the real reason we gain weight in midlife.
In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast episode with Liz Earle (S1 E2), Eleanor Mills and Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from Liz, wellness guru, bestselling author ... and midlife dater.You'll find the inspirational takeaways from Liz Earle so you can take action and make positive change in your life.Eleanor Mills is the founder of NOON, the UK's leading network for midlife women. She's also author of the bestselling book Much More to Come.Wendy Lloyd is a Women’s Centred transformational coach. To find out how Wendy can support you through your midlife reinvention, visit www.dramafreeyou.com and book a FREE 30 minute coaching call.
Liz Earle MBE bestselling author of A Better Second Half and midlife health guru, talks to Eleanor Mills about how we become the women we want to be.They discuss how exactly a Queenager should start the day for optimum function (Eleanor has been doing it ever since), why midlife is all about reinvention and Liz's own midlife collision - involving divorce, Covid and selling the company she founded. Her midlife pivot includes her renaissance and a MUCH younger new boyfriend. "I was told I have a biological age of only 39 even though I am over 60 - so it's not really cradle snatching..." says Liz. Listen for how to live your best life at 50 plus ... and maybe even find a hot new lover.The Queenager is sponsored by And Begin. Their nightly Serum-in-a-Cream combines age-renewing ingredients with soothing hydrators to reveal your best skin yet. Get your first bottle for £4.99 here with code QUEENAGERPODHelpful linksCheck out the site for advice, opinions and inspiration for midlife: NOON.org.ukBecome part of the NOON network of midlife women: Join now!Follow us on Instagram: @uponnoon | LinkedIn: @fromnoon | Facebook: @uponnoon | Private Facebook group: The NOON Queenager ClubContact us: hello@noon.org.ukOur Facebook private group: The NOON Queenager Club
In this companion episode to The Queenager Podcast, host Eleanor Mills and coach Wendy Lloyd discuss the biggest takeaways from our guest Laura Tenison, founder of Jojo Maman Bébé and now owner of an amazing Welsh farmstead and retreat. Check out Laura's inspirational takeaways to help you can take action and make positive change in your life.Eleanor Mills is the founder of NOON, the UK's leading network for midlife women. She's also author of the bestselling book Much More to Come. Wendy Lloyd is a Women’s Centred transformational coach. To find out how Wendy can support you through your midlife reinvention, visit www.dramafreeyou.com and book a FREE 30 minute coaching call.
In this debut episode of The Queenager, Eleanor Mills sits down with Laura Tenison MBE, the pioneering founder of JoJo Maman Bébé, for her first interview since selling her business. Laura shares her inspiring pivot from retail success to the fulfilment of a lifelong dream creating well-being retreats that celebrate nature.The Queenager is sponsored by And Begin. Their nightly Serum-in-a-Cream combines age-renewing ingredients with soothing hydrators to reveal your best skin yet. You can get your first order from And Begin Skincare for just £4.99 by using the promo code QUEENAGERPOD.Helpful linksCheck out the site for advice, opinions and inspiration for midlife: NOON.org.ukBecome part of the NOON network of midlife women: Join now!Follow us on Instagram: @uponnoon | LinkedIn: @fromnoon | Facebook: @uponnoon | Private Facebook group: The NOON Queenager ClubContact us: hello@noon.org.uk