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A podcast for busy midlifers ready to reclaim their energy, joy, and purpose.
Are you, like me, riding the rollercoaster of midlife and menopause, and eager to get back to living your best life? Are you tired of low energy, a short temper and endless self doubt?
Well, It’s time to stress less and shine more. It’s time ditch the worry, reclaim your mojo and unleash your inner brilliance.
It's never too late to transform, and you’re certainly not too old. And in my opinion, midlife and menopause provide the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Join me each week for uplifting stories and expert insights on how to feel as good as you can and create a joyful, purpose-driven life you truly love.
So when you’re ready, Let the beautiful menomorphosis begin!
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On this week’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about how stress impacts fat loss. We discuss how chronic stress keeps your body in survival mode—leading to increased belly fat storage, a slower metabolism, and heightened cravings. We also explore why a regulated nervous system is key to shifting back into fat-burning mode and share practical ways to support this process. We hope you find something helpful in this episode. Love, Polly & Lucy xx To find out more about my membe...
In this episode, I 'm joined by the brilliant Dr. Mandy Leonhardt - GP, menopause specialist, and author of What Every Woman Needs to Know About Her Skin and Hair. We explore how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect skin and and hair health and discuss practical ways to navigate these shifts. Dr. Mandy explains how changes in hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause can lead to skin dryness, wrinkles, hair thinning, and even adult acne. She al...
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about avoiding distractions. It turns out that neither of us are very good at this and we both get distracted all the time! But hopefully you will find something in here that you resonate with, or that you find useful. The headlines: turn all notifications off on your phone, turn the sound off too, and put it across the room when you’re working! Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: ...
Ever feel like you're doing everything right—eating healthily, working out—but the scale won't budge? You might be missing a hidden piece of the puzzle: stress. Here's the thing—when you're constantly stressed, your body thinks you're in danger. And when that happens, it holds onto fat (especially around your belly) and slows your metabolism. But the good news? In this episode, I share a simple, quick way to help your body switch out of survival mode. I'll break down how stress may be sabot...
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the stories we tell ourselves - the ones that shape our beliefs, actions, and ultimately, our lives. Many of these narratives stem from childhood experiences, societal expectations, or past failures. While some empower us, others hold us back. But when we take a step back and challenge these stories, we often realise they’re not absolute truths—just perspectives we’ve adopted along the way. The good news? We have the power to...
In this week's episode, I chat to Nicola McCarthy—an Intuitive, Healer, Natural Health Advocate, Angel Messenger, and so much more! Nicola shares her incredible personal journey, revealing how her heightened sensitivities as a child evolved into powerful spiritual gifts. She opens up about the challenges of being an empath, the importance of setting energetic boundaries, and how embracing her abilities transformed her life. Together, we dive into what it means to trust your inner guidance, th...
On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about a quote by Howard Thurman which says: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” It may feel like the world is going to hell in a handbasket, but rather than focusing on all the negativity, we can help the world far more by focusing on feeling good within ourselves. Watching the news 24/7, or talking incessantly about the cost of living ...
In this episode, I'm diving into the emotional rollercoaster of watching our children take flight and venture out into the world without us! I’m sharing the tear-jerking moment when my middle son left for Asia— a time filled with immense pride and joy, and also a little heartache. If you’re in this stage of life (or soon will be), this episode is definitely for you! Here’s What You Can Expect: 💖 The Emotional Journey of Letting Go We dream of raising independent kids, but when it happens.....
On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the powerful philosophy of “memento mori” - the reminder that one day, we will die. Far from being morbid, this ancient wisdom encourages us to embrace life more fully. When we acknowledge how short life actually is, we gain a clearer perspective on what truly matters. We also delve into the biggest regrets of the dying and how ‘memento mori’ can help you make every moment count—leading to a more fearless, fulfilling life...
If you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or someone looking to get into running, this episode is a must-listen. I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with running—but one simple shift completely transformed my experience: how I breathe. It’s something most of us overlook, yet it has a huge impact on endurance, energy, and overall performance. And this is what I dive into with this week's guest, Alla Shashkina, an endurance runner and coach, a transformation coach, and breathwork expe...
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about intentionally creating our lives. We have more agency over our lives than we realise, but most of us our unconsciously creating our realities, rather than consciously creating them. So…we need to make a decision to get intentional about what we want our life to look like, and we need to get conscious about how we’re thinking and how we’re feeling. In the unified, quantum field in which we are all swimming, all eventualities a...
What if you could ensure your healthcare wishes are honored, no matter what life throws your way? In this essential and practical episode, I chat to Claire Fuller, an expert in advanced care planning, to tackle a topic that’s crucial for all of us—not just for aging parents or relatives but for ourselves, too. We dive into the often-overlooked process of preparing for end-of-life care. While it may seem like a heavy subject (don’t worry, this episode isn’t!), it’s something we all need to thi...
This week on Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of grit. As Angela Duckworth explains in her TED Talk and book, grit requires a combination of passion and perseverance to achieve long-term goals. We’ll explore why grit is such a vital ingredient for success and share how we both need lots of it to grow our businesses! We also give some practical tips on how to cultivate more of it in your life. We hope you find something inspiring and useful in this episode! Love, Po...
In this episode, I’m joined by my very good friend and talented designer Gabby Blackman, best known for her incredible work on BBC One’s DIY SOS. As well as talking about her experience and brilliant work on DIY SOS, Gabby also shares her deeply personal story, including the devastating loss of her son and how this life-altering experience continues to shape her perspective on both life and work. I'm deeply grateful for her honesty and vulnerability and hope that this conversation might of...
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about routines and accountability. The science shows that when we get accountability in place, we are 96% more likely to do the goddam thing. NINETY SIX PERCENT!!! In this conversation, Lucy and I share a little about our own experiences of accountability, including how I’ve had - for several years now - an accountability buddy who I phone (or who phones me!) every morning at 5am. Without that, I would likely never have got into the...
This week, I’m delighted to welcome Tania Dalton—health coach, certified personal trainer, and meditation teacher—to MENOMORPHOSIS! Together, we explore how midlife can be a golden opportunity to redefine ourselves, let go of societal expectations, and embrace the freedom and vitality this transformative phase brings. ✨ In this episode, we discuss: How midlife challenges can become empowering opportunities.Tanya’s inspiring story of completing an Ironman during a pandemic.Redefining beauty as...
In this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the theme of embracing winter. We’re exploring how our mindset shapes how we experience this time of year. Yes, we could spend the cold, dark months of January and February moaning and complaining—which, let’s be honest, only makes us feel worse… OR we can choose to embrace this season, making the most of the shorter days, the cosiness, and the crisp, cold weather. We’ll also be sharing some of our favourite tips and strategie...
After a 9-month break, I’m thrilled to announce that Menomorphosis is back with weekly episodes! To kick things off, I invited my friend Lucy to interview me—yes, on my own podcast! It felt a little strange, but it turned out to be so much fun, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording. In this episode, I share what I’ve been up to during my time away, the clarity and inspiration the break brought me, and my exciting plans for the future of Menomorphosis. Here’s what we ...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are asking the question: Who do you want to be? As we begin 2025, rather than focusing on our goals for the year ahead, or the actions we want to take, it can help enormously to think about who we actually want to be. So ask yourself: "What would the future version of me do right now?" "How would the version of me who is successful, healthy, wealthy be showing up today?" If we can aim to embody that future version of ourselves, then we will natu...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are diving into the topic of rest. Adequate rest and sleep have incredible benefits for cognition, disease prevention, and overall well-being, yet so many of us aren’t getting enough. We explore why rest can feel so challenging for some of us, share different ways to recharge, and offer practical tips to help improve your sleep. We hope you find something helpful or inspiring in our conversation! With love, Polly & Lucy x To find out m...
On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about integrity. The word integrity means intact, whole, undivided; and the real question is: are we living in integrity, or are we out of integrity, divided from ourselves? In this conversation, Lucy and I talk about the societal conditioning that sends many of us down the ‘conveyor belt’ of life, away from our true nature and the things we truly desire for ourselves. We also talk about situations in which we both found ourselves livi...
On this week’s Thursdays Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about perspective. Perspective is the way we see and interpret the world around us—it’s like the lens we choose to look through every day. It shapes how we handle challenges, make decisions, and connect with others. When we look through a positive, open perspective, we feel more resilient, grateful, and happy, while a negative one can leave us feeling stressed, frustrated or even stuck. The good news is, we can improve our perspect...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about making the very most of these last few weeks of 2024. It’s so tempting at this time of year to let all of our routines fly out the window, or to put off starting something until January. But actually, NOW is the time to start, so that we head into 2025 with intention, feeling focused, and on a roll! We hope you’ll find something useful or inspiring in this conversation. Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my member...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory — a simple idea that's all about letting go of the need to control or change how others think, act, or feel, about you or anything else. The idea is straightforward: when people behave in ways you don't like — whether they doubt you, ignore you, criticise you, laugh at you, disagree with you — your best move is to just...let them. This approach helps us to stop overthinking, trying to change other pe...
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about possibility… So many of us hold ourselves back in life because we don’t think things are possible for us. We allow our limiting beliefs to convince us that this or that could “never happen for me.” But what if we start to cultivate a mindset that believes in possibility? What if we allow ourselves to dream that the things we truly desire ARE possible, if we just believe in ourselves, and start taking baby steps towards them? If we ...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about living intentionally. Being intentional means cultivating awareness of how you're living and how you're showing up in the world. Without this awareness, it's easy to slip into autopilot, letting life pass us by without feeling like we're the ones in control. But when you choose to live with intention, you become conscious of where you're directing your thoughts and your energy. You become more present, making deliberate choic...
On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about embracing ageing. It’s time to change the narrative - and let’s face it, we’re talking about women here - that you are ‘past your sell by date’ once you hit 40, 50, 60 etc. The truth is that age brings with it so many wonderful things, not least confidence, wisdom and experience. And can choose to embrace getting older by looking after ourselves properly, and truly owning the fact that age is just a number. Because let’s not f...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about embracing failure. We have been conditioned to see failure as something negative, but in fact failure is an important part of the learning process, and a very necessary step along the pathway to success. Polly & I discuss how failure gives us essential feedback, and how success is more about carrying on after a 'failure', rather than giving up. When it comes down to it, failure is something to be embraced, rather than som...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about uncertainty. Despite being interrupted by Lucy's wifi man 🤣, we discussed how the magic and excitement of life lie on the other side of uncertainty; and it’s worth taking that leap into the unknown because, more often than not, the net appears! We hope you found something useful or interesting in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/theinner...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about reframing time. Many of us see time as something we're constantly running out of, leading to stress and unnecessary pressure. But what if we could reframe time as an abundant resource? Instead of feeling rushed or behind, we can choose to view each moment as a gift, a new opportunity to live fully and embrace the present. We hope you'll find something useful in here. Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my ...
This week, Lucy & I are talking about active listening.👂 Do you really listen when you’re having a conversation, or are you actually thinking about what your response is going to be? We’re all guilty of it…and we could all improve our active listening skills. Lucy & I discuss various aspects of listening, including how annoying it is when people interrupt (and how we both have a tendency to do exactly that!), plus that awful feeling when you’re talking to someone but they’re looking...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about intuition, that gut feeling or inner knowing that helps us make decisions without conscious reasoning. We discuss how our ego and fear of being wrong can lead us to ignore our intuition. We also dive into how intuition involves quieting the mind and getting into the body, and some of the practices that can help you recognise patterns in your intuitive responses. We hope you'll find something of interest in this conversation! ...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about getting the damn thing done! September is a great time of year to check in with ourselves about where we are with our goals. There's still a significant amount of the year to go, but not so much that it feels overwhelming. So...what are those things you keep putting off, and how can you just get the damn thing done?! Lucy and I discuss how to start taking action, including getting accountability, starting very, very small, and ...
On today’s Monday Motivation, Lucy and I are talking about tapping, also known as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), an emotional form of acupuncture without the needles. It’s an amazing brain hack which can be used to help with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, cravings and pain. It’s even been proven to reduce stress by up to 43%! It’s simple and easy to learn as we demonstrate in this video. Give it a go and see how you feel and let us know how you get on. Xx ...
On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about…feelings. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what you do, none of us can escape our feelings. They are just part of being human. It’s how we deal with them that counts. In this conversation, Lucy and I talk about why it’s so important to allow ourselves to really feel our feelings - both positive and negative. We discuss some practical ways to deal with, and then disperse, the not-so-good ones. And we also touch o...
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about menopause. We share our own personal experiences of menopause and the steps we’ve taken to ensure we remain fit, healthy and feeling as good as we can at this time of life. We also discuss blood sugar balance, the importance of eating well, staying strong and cultivating a flexible nervous system. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Love Polly & Lucy xx To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://...
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking about victimhood. When we're living in victimhood, we feel as though we are powerless over our lives. We feel as though life is happening to us rather than for us, and we tend to blame people, circumstances, and things on why we are where we are, or we feel the way we feel. This means that we are giving our power away, assuming that there's nothing we can do to change things. When we, instead, adopt a more empowered mindset, we take ba...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I dive into the world of goals. We discuss why setting goals is important, how to set them, and how best to achieve them. Whether you're aiming for personal growth, professional, or sporting success, or a balance of all these things, we hope this conversation will help inspire you to turn your goals into achievable realities. Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://www.pollywarren.com/thei...
In this week's episode of Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about envy and jealousy. We talk about the difference between the two, how they’ve shown up in our own lives, and how we can actually use both envy and jealousy to our advantage. We also talk about how, particularly when it comes to jealousy, it’s often more to do with our own lack of self-esteem and self-worth, than the situation at hand. Finally, we touch on some ways that we can start to quieten down those green eyed mo...
On this week’s episode of Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I talk about embracing your inner weirdo. We share how we’ve both hidden, or dumbed down, parts of ourselves that we’ve felt are a bit different or strange for fear of being judged. Nowadays, however, we’ve learnt to embrace all of our parts, realising they are what make us special and unique. We hope this conversation inspires you to embrace your whole self, especially your inner weirdo! Love Polly & Lucy x To find out more about ...
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking all about decluttering. Whether it's physical decluttering of your home, digital decluttering of your social media or inbox, or mental decluttering of those things or people you no longer want in your life, having a good old declutter can be life-changing! I talk about my experience of decluttering my house before a move from the home me and my family have lived in for 17 years; and Lucy talks about getting ruthless when she had a major d...
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about why, and how, to step out of your comfort zone. Stepping out of your comfort zone can be daunting, but the rewards far outweigh the initial discomfort. By embracing new challenges and experiences, you pave the way for a richer, more fulfilling life. We hope you'll feel inspired to do something uncomfortable today after listening to this! Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to: https://w...
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about not giving a fu*k what other people think. Whether it's people we know, or random strangers on the internet, we can all relate to the fear and anxiety around other people's opinions. We talk about the different ways of thinking that can lessen our worries, as well as how learning how to laugh at ourselves can alleviate these fears. Lucy and I share some embarrassing experiences of our own that speak to this topic, and we also chat ...
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about anxiety. We share our own experiences with anxiety, exploring how it effects us differently, and discussing potential causes. We offer some practical tips and strategies for managing and mitigating anxiety, that work for us. We also highlight the significant impact of starting your day right, sharing how our morning routines have become powerful tools in our anxiety management. We hope you'll find something useful in here. Love, ...
In this week's episode, Lucy and I are talking about limiting beliefs. All of us have limiting beliefs of some sort, whether we’re aware of them or not; and they are holding many of us back from living into our potential. Lucy and I talk about what limiting beliefs actually are, how to identify them, and how to change them and create new beliefs that will actually serve us. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my membership The Inne...
In this week's episode, Lucy and I are talking about visualisation. David Cameron Gikandi wrote that “life is images of the mind expressed”, and he isn’t the only one who believes / believed that everything starts in our imagination. There are multiple scientific studies that show how visualising can be an incredibly powerful tool when it comes to bringing the things we desire into our lives. Like anything else, it’s a practice, and one that Lucy and I both find quite hard. But if we can h...
On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about resilience. Resilience is all about moving through the difficulties in life without allowing them to stop us in our tracks. It’s about picking ourselves up, dusting ourselves off, and continuing to move forwards. We talk about why it’s important to build resilience, and how we can go about cultivating more of it. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x To find out more about my membership The Inn...
On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Lucy and I are talking about the importance of following what feels good. The truth is that we are all 99% energy, and we’re all vibrating at different frequencies ranging from the more ‘high vibe’ states such as joy and appreciation, to the more ‘low vibe’ states such as anger and shame. Like attracts like, so when we’re feeling good, we’re going to attract people and circumstances vibrating at a similarly high frequency. And by the same token, when our ge...
On today's Thursday Thoughts, Lucy & I are talking all about habits. We discuss some of the ways to start cultivating a habit, such as making it easy and making it obvious. We also talk about the importance of knowing your 'why' when it comes to starting (or kicking) a habit, as well as getting back up when we inevitably fall off the wagon. Finally, we briefly touch on bad habits, and how we can start to eliminate them. We hope you'll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & ...
Would you describe yourself as an introvert, or an extrovert? Or perhaps you're even an extroverted introvert, like Lucy and I! As extroverted introverts, albeit very different ones, we were fascinated to dive into this conversation. We discuss what it means to be either an introvert, or an extrovert, and how in western culture, introverts are often described as 'shy' or 'reserved', whereas extroverts tend to be celebrated for being 'outgoing' and 'confident' - not necessarily always the c...
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